Troy Franklin vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Troy Franklin and Zay Flowers for your lineup, you are not alone. Troy Franklin finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Denver Broncos (17 games), and Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).
That 3.3-point weekly advantage for Zay Flowers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Troy Franklin turned 104 targets into 709 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Zay Flowers converted 118 looks into 1211 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.
