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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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. Mark Andrews (6.3 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.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

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

Mark Andrews

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

6.3 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Mark Andrews vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zay Flowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mark Andrews is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Mark Andrews (age 30) 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 Mark Andrews by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•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 5 years younger than Mark Andrews (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	201
Receptions	48	86
Rec/Game	2.8	5.1
Receiving Yards	422	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	71.2
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	70	118
Target Share/Game	4.1	6.9
Age	30	25
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

11.8 PPG for Zay Flowers versus 6.3 for Mark Andrews 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 Mark Andrews or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 5.5 points per game.

Do Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.