Mack Hollins vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?
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.
Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.
