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Saquon Barkley vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5
WRBaltimore Ravens
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

13.4 PPG11.8 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Saquon Barkley vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

Saquon Barkley has his bye in Week 5, Zay Flowers in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Saquon Barkley at 13.4 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Zay Flowers's 11.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 PPG compared to Zay Flowers's 11.8 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 Saquon Barkley and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Saquon Barkley and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.