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Travis Kelce vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEKansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce
PPG
9.1
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
851
Rec TDs
5
Targets
108
Bye
Week 6
WRBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

9.1 PPG11.8 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Travis Kelce vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 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.

Travis Kelce has his bye in Week 6, 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 Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG, 2.7 points per game above Travis Kelce's 9.1. 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 Travis Kelce or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 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 2.7 points per game.

When are Travis Kelce and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.