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Mack Hollins vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Zay Flowers outscored Mack Hollins by 5.8 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Zay Flowers is the clear pick. Mack Hollins profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14
WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Mack Hollins
Zay Flowers

Head to Head

6.0 PPG11.8 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mack Hollins vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Mack Hollins and Zay Flowers is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 11.8 in 17. A 5.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.8 points favors Zay Flowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, and Zay Flowers rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zay Flowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mack Hollins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Zay Flowers outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • 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 wide receiver position.
  • Zay Flowers is 7 years younger than Mack Hollins (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMack HollinsZay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)6.011.8
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)90201
Receptions4686
Rec/Game3.15.1
Receiving Yards5501,211
Rec Yds/Game36.771.2
Receiving TDs25
Targets65118
Target Share/Game4.36.9
Age3225
Experience9 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 13

Summary

11.8 PPG for Zay Flowers versus 6.0 for Mack Hollins in 2025. The baseline favors Zay Flowers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mack Hollins or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 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 5.8 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Zay Flowers outscored Mack Hollins by 5.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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