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Josh Jacobs or Zay FlowersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Josh Jacobs over Zay Flowers in 2026.

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Zay Flowers's 11.8, a 2.8 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and WR. Josh Jacobs is Tier 3 among running backs, Zay Flowers is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Josh Jacobs (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zay Flowers (11.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Zay Flowers

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14.6 PPG11.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Josh Jacobs vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Josh Jacobs has his bye in Week 11, Zay Flowers in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Josh Jacobs's 15. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Zay Flowers caught 86 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	11.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	201
Rushing Yards	929	62
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	3.6
Rushing TDs	13	1
Receptions	36	86
Receiving Yards	282	1,211
Targets	44	118
Total TDs	14	6
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Josh Jacobs outscored Zay Flowers by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 11.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Zay Flowers's 11.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Zay Flowers in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Josh Jacobs's 14.6 fantasy points per game against Zay Flowers's 11.8 and what your roster still needs at WR. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Josh Jacobs and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.