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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Trey McBride vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zay Flowers (11.8 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.

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

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TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Trey McBride

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

14.9 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Trey McBride vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 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.

Trey McBride has his bye in Week 14, Zay Flowers in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Zay Flowers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Trey McBride (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?

•Trey McBride outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Trey McBride vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Trey McBride	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.9	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	253	201
Receptions	126	86
Rec/Game	7.4	5.1
Receiving Yards	1,239	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	72.9	71.2
Receiving TDs	11	5
Targets	169	118
Target Share/Game	9.9	6.9
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

Trey McBride outscored Zay Flowers by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (14.9 to 11.8). 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 Trey McBride or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 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 3.1 points per game.

When are Trey McBride and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Trey McBride (ARI) 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.