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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ryan Flournoy vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Zay Flowers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 7.2), and Zay Flowers's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ryan Flournoy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

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

Ryan Flournoy

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

7.2 PPG11.8 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ryan Flournoy is producing at 33% 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.

Ryan Flournoy vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Ryan Flournoy and Zay Flowers are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG across 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Zay Flowers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14 and Zay Flowers Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Zay Flowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Ryan Flournoy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ryan Flournoy (age 26) 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 Ryan Flournoy by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ryan Flournoy vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ryan Flournoy	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	11.8
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	94	201
Receptions	40	86
Rec/Game	3.1	5.1
Receiving Yards	475	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	36.5	71.2
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	56	118
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.9
Age	26	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

Zay Flowers outscored Ryan Flournoy by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 7.2). 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 Ryan Flournoy or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Ryan Flournoy and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ryan Flournoy (DAL) 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 Ryan Flournoy or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Zay Flowers outscored Ryan Flournoy by 4.6 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.