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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zay Flowers (11.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 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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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

8.3 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 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 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Zay Flowers in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Zay Flowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Juwan Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Zay Flowers is 4 years younger than Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	201
Receptions	77	86
Rec/Game	4.5	5.1
Receiving Yards	889	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	71.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	102	118
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.9
Age	29	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zay Flowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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.

How many fantasy points did Juwan Johnson and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.