ESPN Fantasy Football on Zay Flowers

ArticleThe Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 8Captured October 29, 2026
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Tate is a strong bet for shadow coverage courtesy of DJ Turner II this week. On Sunday, Zay Flowers was able to produce the first game of over 15 fantasy points by a wide receiver against Cincinnati this season, but note that Flowers did nearly all of that damage while away from Turner's coverage -- he had one catch for 6 yards on 10 matchups with Turner.

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Flowers is a lineup lock but faces elite shadow coverage from Turner.

Flowers is listed as a lineup lock but faces DJ Turner II shadow coverage this week against Cincinnati. Flowers produced the first game of over 15 fantasy points by a WR against Cincinnati this season, but did nearly all damage away from Turner's coverage—he had one catch for 6 yards on 10 matchups with Turner. Flowers benefits from a versatile 54% slot role, whereas Tate will see Turner on nearly three-quarters of his routes.

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