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Tyler Higbee vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
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

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5.9 PPG11.8 PPG
10 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Tyler Higbee vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG in 2025 over 10 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.

Tyler Higbee 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

Based on 2025 production, Zay Flowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tyler Higbee or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Tyler Higbee and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Tyler Higbee (LAR) 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.