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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Ryan Flournoy
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All Blogging The Boys insights about Ryan Flournoy
PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Tom's rapid-fire prediction for first scorer in the Dallas-Cardinals game; Flournoy is selected with the reasoning 'is due,' suggesting positive regression or opportunity.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Flournoy was super efficient despite limited volume, catching all four targets for 70 yards. The source notes he seemed to be in the right place at the right time whenever Prescott needed him, suggesting reliable positioning and availability in the passing game.PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
Wide receiver Ryan Flournoy emerged as a player to watch against Green Bay despite attention on CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens; he caught seven passes for 40 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets, his first touchdown of the season. The source positions him as an under-the-radar contributor who could shine in a similar high-pressure matchup against Philadelphia, where both teams are injury-ravaged and in must-win territory.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Ryan Flournoy scored a six-yard touchdown late in the game that cut the deficit to 10 points with less than a minute remaining, but the Cowboys failed on the two-point conversion. By that point, too many possessions had been wasted and too many mistakes had accumulated; the game had been long over.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Wide receiver featured on the Cowboys' opening drive in a formation they had success with against the Bucs, hitting Flournoy over the middle to convert a third-and-short; also moved the chains on fourth down with a stack release alongside CeeDee Lamb late in the game.PositiveProjectionOct 18, 2026
The source projects Ryan Flournoy could be in for his best game of the season. Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon will try to take away both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, leaving Flournoy with one-on-one matchups he'll have to win. Flournoy's best statistical game came against Tampa Bay with three receptions for 90 yards. Given the looks he'll get against Green Bay, the source projects he could end up with eight targets, seven receptions, just over 100 yards, and a touchdown pass—his first of the year.NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026
Flournoy's positional rank is 45 (94th out of 171 WRs) with a YPRR of 1.24. The source notes his 2025 data was inflated by two massive 100-yard performances, and his current role is limited. The source suggests he could receive more snaps redistributed from Jake Ferguson.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
The source recommends to 'keep it simple and rely as much as you possibly can on Pickens, Lamb, and Ryan Flournoy,' identifying Flournoy as part of the trio that is 'good enough to win with on offense' in the Cowboys' upcoming game against Green Bay.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Ryan Flournoy had late-game success against Tampa Bay but did not come easily; he was forced to make incredible catches in traffic, indicating difficult coverage situations rather than clean offensive execution.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
Ryan Flournoy had a great individual game in a vacuum, earning stock up recognition. However, the source notes these are empty calories given the team's loss, suggesting the performance lacks meaningful fantasy or team impact.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Flournoy was one of three receivers targeted on three straight passes of at least 13 yards to ignite the Cowboys' late-game comeback drive with 99 yards to go down two scores. However, on the next third down in the exact same down and distance, Flournoy was targeted in traffic instead of using the condensed formation that had worked, and the pass was intercepted by Prescott.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Flournoy made an explosive 48-yard catch in the second quarter that moved Dallas into field goal range, and had a big reception and run in the fourth quarter to help the Cowboys move the ball toward midfield during their comeback attempt.PositiveBreakoutOct 7, 2026
The source identifies Ryan Flournoy as a potential breakout candidate in the upcoming game against Tampa Bay. With Antoine Winfield Jr. out and the Buccaneers unable to replicate the coverage discipline the Texans showed against CeeDee Lamb, Flournoy could emerge as a secondary receiver beneficiary of the Cowboys' favorable matchup.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Arguably his best game since joining the Cowboys; functioning as a proper third option in the passing game as the source long believed he could/should; helping keep the offense moving when opposing defenses are wreaking havoc.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Flournoy was having a great game and delivered a crucial third-down conversion reception from Dak Prescott late in the third quarter, helping keep the Cowboys' drive alive.PositiveProjectionOct 3, 2026
Bold prediction for Cowboys vs. Texans: Flournoy breaks out with 80+ receiving yards and 1 touchdown. Despite being quiet this season and failing to capitalize on Week 1 opportunity when CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens drew defensive attention, Flournoy is projected to have a big game in this matchup.NegativeUsageOct 1, 2026
Through three games of the 2026 season, Flournoy has been a virtual non-factor despite high expectations after a productive 2025 campaign. He has caught just 9 of 18 targets for 67 yards with zero 20+ yard receptions and only one reception of 10+ yards, showing his big-play ability has been missing in action. The source argues the Cowboys should increase his involvement against Houston's pass defense, which ranks 21st in defensive dropback EPA (0.138), 24th in NY/A (6.7), and 26th in passing yards allowed (716), positioning increased Flournoy usage as a potential missing ingredient to elevate Dallas' offense.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Flournoy was targeted multiple times on the critical final drive, recording a 13-yard gain that took only six seconds and another completion later in the sequence. The source notes: "There was a quick 13-yard gain to Ryan Flournoy that took six seconds. That's a good start... Another completion went to Flournoy." His quick gains helped move the Cowboys into field goal range with time remaining.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Despite being paid as a quality WR3, Flournoy had eight total targets but only two receptions against Baltimore. The source notes the Cowboys have praised him as one of the better WR3s in the NFL, but he must do more with that volume. The implication is that his target share does not translate to production, raising concerns about his fantasy value despite the offensive opportunity.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
The Cowboys' WR3 is seeing heavy action, playing in over 70% of snaps in each of the first two games, indicating the team is very comfortable deploying three-wide receiver sets frequently.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Ryan Flournoy's snap count dropped from 479 in 2025 (88th positional rank) to 83 in 2026 (67th positional rank out of 82 wide receivers), indicating reduced offensive role.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Ryan Flournoy, the Cowboys wide receiver, grades at red-flag performance tier (positional ranking 18) in 2026, down from his 2025 positional ranking of 88; the source identifies him as a key challenge, noting the need to turn the Week 2 rebound into a trend, particularly for Flournoy and George Pickens.PositiveMatchupSep 19, 2026
Flournoy is part of the Cowboys big three WRs with a clear size advantage on the boundary against Commanders CBs Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson, both listed under 6-foot. The source expects Flournoy and the Cowboys receivers to exploit this matchup weakness after a disappointing week one (94 combined yards, one TD) against the Giants.NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026
Week 1 YPRR dropped to 0.85 from 2025's 1.74, a -0.89 decline; PFF charted one drop on 5 targets and 2 receptions for 22 yards on 26 routes, with the drop contributing to the efficiency regression for last year's receiving yard leader.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Ryan Flournoy caught just 2 passes for 22 yards on 5 targets against the Giants in Week 1, and Dak Prescott threw his lone interception of the night when putting the ball in the area of Flournoy. The source notes that Flournoy proved to be much more capable toward the end of last season and had a chance to have a breakout season after performing well in 2025, but his poor Week 1 performance allowed all the attention to remain on Pickens and Lamb instead of opening up the offense. If Flournoy turns things around, the Cowboys offense will take off.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Ryan Flournoy ranked 81st among 82 qualifying wide receivers in Week 1 with a position rank of 1, representing one of the worst receiver performances on the roster; he was among the underperforming Cowboys contributors.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Dropped from 88 positional ranking in 2025 to 1 in Week 1, falling from blue-chip to red-flag status; one of two players to drop from blue to red, representing a dramatic collapse in performance.PositiveBreakoutSep 13, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is positioned to potentially break out with a huge play in the Cowboys-Giants matchup. With so much defensive attention given to the Cowboys' top receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, Flournoy could find opportunities as an unattended receiver.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Signed as insurance depth at wide receiver behind George Pickens (who plays on franchise tag); contract structure provides Cowboys flexibility and potential trade asset upside. His 2027 base salary is $1.5 million with a $500,000 roster bonus and $1.25 million in remaining signing-bonus proration; if traded before the roster bonus, Dallas saves roughly $2 million against the cap. The source notes that if Flournoy takes another step forward in 2026, he could become a legitimate trade asset for the Cowboys.PositiveBreakoutSep 12, 2026
Wide receiver signed a contract extension this week after grinding through the 2024 rookie class to earn his place in Dallas. Flournoy is now the team's unquestioned third receiver heading into the season, having first become a pivotal special teams contributor before rising the depth chart. The extension signals the Cowboys' confidence in his breakout potential for 2026.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
The source projects Flournoy will lead the Cowboys in receiving yards with 110 yards in the Giants game. The prediction is grounded in defensive strategy: the Giants will build their defense around limiting CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, leaving Flournoy open as a secondary target. Dak Prescott will turn to the newly extended Flournoy instead of forcing the ball into double-coverage or bracket coverage on the primary receivers. The source states Flournoy will 'feast in the game for 110 yards and lead the Cowboys receiving unit.'PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Flournoy is identified as the Cowboys' offensive X-factor for Week 1 against the Giants. While CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens will draw most defensive attention, Flournoy should reap the rewards with favorable coverage. The source predicts he will make key catches this week, one of which will result in a touchdown, allowing him to celebrate his new contract extension in the end zone.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Wide receiver Ryan Flournoy agreed to a 1-year contract extension with the Cowboys worth up to $6M, securing his role with Dallas ahead of the 2026 season.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Flournoy is coming off a career year with 40 catches for 475 yards and 4 TDs and is expected to have an even bigger role in the offense this season as the solidified WR3; he signed a 1-year contract extension worth up to $6M, securing his role through the 2026 season.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Flournoy will be a restricted free agent in 2027 and is positioned as a high-upside receiver option for the Cowboys. The source argues the Cowboys should lock him up long-term now rather than risk him on a tender and pay significant guaranteed salary later. With uncertainty around George Pickens' future in Dallas, Flournoy represents a high-upside receiver to retain in the room if Pickens departs at the end of 2026.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Flournoy is one of the Cowboys' top four wide receivers and is a roster lock for the 53-man squad.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Flournoy nearly cleared waivers after being waived during last year's roster shuffle following cutdown deadline; no team claimed him, and he returned to the practice squad before developing into the Cowboys' unquestioned third option behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, illustrating the value of patience with waived receivers.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Flournoy is consensus across all four panelists as a lock for the 53-man roster and top-three receiving weapon for the Cowboys, with no debate about his roster status.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
A sixth or seventh-round pick who could potentially develop into a multi-year starter for Dallas, though he has not yet reached that status; represents the ongoing lottery nature of late-round draft picks.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Flournoy garnered two votes as an honorable mention in the 2026 Camp MVP voting, appearing on multiple sources' standout lists and earning recognition as a biggest surprise candidate.PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026
Schottenheimer named Ryan Flournoy among 10 players exceeding expectations during training camp, signaling positive performance and potential roster impact.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is locked into the top four receiver spots on the Cowboys roster.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
Exceeded head coach Brian Schottenheimer's expectations during training camp in Oxnard; named among ten standout performers who impressed the coaching staff during the team's West Coast stay.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Receiving significant offensive reps in practice, with the source noting 'A good dose of Ryan Flournoy in the offense today,' indicating elevated involvement and role in team drills.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is the primary backup WR for the Cowboys behind the elite Lamb-Pickens duo and is projected to have a career year in 2026. The significant defensive attention commanded by Lamb and Pickens will create favorable matchups for Flournoy, positioning him for increased production despite being the only member of the top-four WR group without a Pro Bowl appearance.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Flournoy looks primed to be an essential third receiver to further elevate the Cowboys wide receiver group, securing his spot on the roster.PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Flournoy caught a touchdown pass from Dak Prescott on a slant route in red zone work during the joint practice with the Rams, contributing to the Cowboys' improved red zone efficiency.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Flournoy found the end zone during the Cowboys-Rams scrimmage and is part of the dynamic receiving trio alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The source notes the Cowboys have been working on red zone offense in training camp after finishing 2025 with 56.9% red zone efficiency. Flournoy needs to win one-on-one matchups in the red zone if Pickens is doubled down there.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Flournoy is locked in as one of Dallas' top three receivers on the 53-man roster prediction.PositiveBreakoutAug 8, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is poised to take a big leap in his third season and is part of Prescott's top three targets during training camp. During practice, Flournoy muscled away a difficult catch from DaRon Bland on a frozen rope from Prescott for a touchdown, demonstrating improved chemistry and confidence with the quarterback. The source frames camp as fine-tuning before the regular season, with Flournoy positioned to emerge as a more significant contributor.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is forcing his way into more targets and making a strong case that he will need to see the ball more in 2026. Flournoy has consistently stacked productive practices, showing improved route running and reliable hands to make plays against Dallas' defensive backs. His transformation from being cut before last season to his performance at training camp now is astounding. If Flournoy continues to build on his impressive camp, Dallas may have found another dependable weapon capable of contributing immediately, creating a three-punch attack at the pass catching position with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
The source identifies Flournoy as poised for a breakout season based on his training camp performance, continued growth from 2025, and the offensive context created by Lamb and Pickens. The presence of two elite receivers puts stress on opposing defenses, generating one-on-one opportunities for Flournoy to produce. His body control, concentration, and rapport with Dak Prescott—demonstrated by his ability to make plays on imperfect throws—further support the breakout projection.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Flournoy has established himself as the WR3 for the Dallas Cowboys behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The source notes he is poised for a bigger role in the offense, with expectations to be an even bigger contributor in 2025. At 6'1" and 205-210 pounds, he can function as a power slot receiver capable of creating matchup problems against nickel corners with his size and athleticism.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Flournoy played in 16 games with four starts in 2025, recording 40 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns, with 29 catches resulting in first downs. The source projects him for a breakout 2025 season given his established WR3 role behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, his continued progression in training camp, and the offensive stress created by Dallas's top two receivers, which should generate one-on-one opportunities for him.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
WR3 in Dallas poised to elevate his play in 2026. Flournoy had a breakout performance in Week 5 last year against the New York Jets and finished 2025 with 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. The source projects him to be closer to the 700-800 yard range this season as Dallas' clear No. 3 wide receiver, building on his breakout Week 5 performance.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
Training camp standout who has elevated his game to an entirely different level and become a favorite target for QB Dak Prescott, especially in the end zone where he's caught multiple touchdowns already; with favorable matchups ahead, he could have a career season in 2026.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Wide receiver rising as a third option in the Cowboys receiving corps, which the source identifies as likely the best duo of wide receivers in the league. If Flournoy and the top two receivers continue performing at their capability level, and the Cowboys cornerbacks maintain their early padded practice momentum, Dallas will have the potential to build a significant differential in big pass plays generated on offense.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Receiver scoring touchdown in padded practice, muscling away from cornerback DaRon Bland on a deep pass from Dak Prescott; source describes the play as 'narrowly' winning the contested catch, indicating tight coverage but successful execution.PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
Flournoy, a third-year WR in the WR3 role, has impressed in a way the Cowboys have been lacking for some time. CeeDee Lamb himself gave a recent endorsement saying Flournoy can be a 1,000-yard receiver in this offense. Flournoy's crispness as a route runner has stood out from training camp highlight clips, and he is winning all over the field in the new scheme installed by Schottenheimer and Klayton Adams. With Lamb and Pickens as top-dog receivers leaving plenty of room for a third to take advantage of coverage mismatches, Flournoy is establishing himself in a way that keeps the whole offense humming—an area where the Cowboys have historically fallen short.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Flournoy caught two touchdown passes from Prescott on Saturday (a dig and a slot fade), demonstrating early involvement in the red-zone offense. He is part of the trio (Lamb, Pickens, Flournoy) that the source identifies as the established receiving targets, with the offense spreading the ball to others as well.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Flournoy is emerging as the primary beneficiary of opportunities created by CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens commanding defensive attention in the Cowboys passing attack. The source notes that Flournoy is developing a one-on-one connection with Dak Prescott—a relationship Prescott has historically rewarded—and is consistently popping in training camp practices, demonstrating he is capitalizing on his opportunities rather than merely receiving them.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Flournoy, who has reshaped his body coming into the season, is the runaway favorite for the third receiver spot on the Cowboys depth chart, ahead of the logjam of receivers competing for the fourth and fifth spots.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Flournoy, who has reshaped his body coming into the season, is the runaway favorite for the third receiver spot on the Cowboys depth chart.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Ryan Flournoy is ready for business heading into first training camp practice, suggesting he is prepared and in position to compete for playing time.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Flournoy's sophomore season was a breakout year with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated from the practice squad when CeeDee Lamb suffered an ankle injury. His best performances came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, demonstrating upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver. The source argues the Cowboys should lock him in with a two-year extension during training camp rather than wait until he becomes a restricted free agent in 2027, especially given the team's franchise-tag approach with George Pickens. Securing Flournoy early provides roster flexibility if Pickens walks after 2026.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Third receiver trying to maintain role after showing progress last season; route running and separation ability will be tested against instinctive ballhawk DaRon Bland in training camp matchup.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Ranked twenty-second in Twilight Zone tier; part of the group of players Dallas is evaluating during training camp.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
The third-year wide receiver enters camp with high hopes and an expanded role as he aims to leverage his athletic upside to secure the WR3 spot in the offense.