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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Zay Flowers
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Zay Flowers
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Zay Flowers is classified as elite-tier WR1 for Week 8 vs Buffalo Bills in Kyler Gordon's S-tier group of six names with a 'huge gap' between this tier and everybody else. Buffalo allows the most points per drive on defense this season and is 24th in defending slot receivers in both yards per target and touchdown rate. Buffalo allows top-five production at all three air-yard ranges: within 10 yards, 5-20 yards (third most), and 15+ yards. The Bills' defensive backs are vulnerable, and Declan Doyle's motion schemes consistently get Flowers free releases against linebackers and safeties. Flowers is fifth in receiving yards among all wide receivers despite running only 163 routes this season; every other receiver with 500+ yards has run at least 200 routes. He leads the league in yards per route at 3.7 (including Tyler Huntley snaps). Kyler Gordon projects that with Lamar Jackson on the field for all 17 games, Flowers could be the number two scorer in fantasy football. He is already a top-five scorer.PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Zay Flowers has a fantastic matchup against Cincinnati in Week 7. He plays 47% of his snaps in the slot and from the slot has been targeted on 41% of his routes with 5.38 yards per route run. The Bengals' top corner DJ Turner has been very strong on the outside but has played only seven snaps in the slot all season, so the game plan should keep Turner away from Flowers. Flowers will run choice routes, backfield routes, and crossers against the Bengals' weaker slot coverage. Assuming Lamar Jackson is healthy, Flowers maintains elite value; even with Tyler Huntley at QB, he would only drop 5-6 spots.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Zay Flowers is an elite player, but he has historically struggled to produce in the condensed field of the red zone, where the Ravens have shifted their passing offense focus.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Zay Flowers receives 25% target share under Ravens OC Declan Doyle and is positioned in the slot where the Ravens funnel their passing game. Denzel Ward, Cleveland's primary corner, does not travel to the slot and plays the right side, creating a favorable matchup. The Ravens used quick-hitting routes to Flowers last week with backup QB Tyler Huntley; Doyle will likely exploit this same strategy. Flowers' production depends on yards after catch and volume. If Lamar Jackson plays, Flowers maintains tier ranking; if Huntley starts, drop him a full tier due to reduced passing volume (team total only 22 points vs. 29.5 for 49ers). Per Michael Penn, the Ravens are very good at getting their best wide receiver the football.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Zay Flowers is dealing with a persistent foot injury and faces a difficult outlook due to the likely absence of Lamar Jackson, with Tyler Huntley expected to start. The source expresses concern that while the Ravens scheme to force-feed him, Huntley may lack the timing and accuracy to hit the crossing routes that drive Flowers' explosive plays.PositiveValueSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers is a preferred trade target over Puka Nacua, despite current concerns regarding his health.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Zay Flowers' injury status is the key factor for Rashad Bateman's fantasy value; Flowers was close to playing in Week 2 and is expected to return soon, which would likely relegate Bateman to a handcuff role.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
The source expects Zay Flowers to be out for Week 2 after suffering a hamstring injury during the second quarter of his Week 1 performance.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked as the WR15, Zay Flowers is expected to see increased red-zone usage. The source highlights his efficiency over the past two seasons with Lamar Jackson and notes he faces a favorable matchup against two defensive players returning from injury.NegativeUsageSep 7, 2026
The source is aggressive in drafting Zay Flowers, anticipating a 'reset season' for his red zone usage. While his size is a concern, the departure of key tight end targets in Baltimore is expected to open up more scoring opportunities for him.NegativeValueAug 18, 2026
Zay Flowers is used as a benchmark for Chris Olave's new ranking, with Shane Sten. So positioning Olave ahead of him.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
The source highlights Zay Flowers as a recommended wide receiver target at the round three/four turn.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Baltimore Ravens WR finished 2025 as WR13 in points per game despite being drafted as WR17, and the source identifies touchdown upside as the pathway to a top-10 WR season. Flowers has never scored more than six touchdowns in a season despite elite yardage production, receiving only 10 red zone targets in 2024 and 17 over the last two years. With new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle replacing Todd Monken (who consistently favored Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in the red zone), the source believes a reset is possible that could push Flowers to double-digit touchdowns. If Flowers reaches 8-10 TDs versus his career high of 6, he would rank as a top-10 WR in PPG scoring. The source notes Flowers is 5'9" and undersized, but cites examples like Rasheen Rice and Amon-Ra St. Brown as proof that scheme can manufacture red zone touches for smaller receivers through motion, stacks, and quick routes.PositiveProjectionJun 24, 2026
Zay Flowers is projected for a median outcome of around 7-8 touchdowns, lower than Tee Higgins' consistent 10+ touchdown upside.PositiveProjectionMay 26, 2026
With Lamar Jackson active, he was WR10 on per-game basis with 29% target share, showing elite production when healthy.PositiveProjectionMay 26, 2026
Both analysts agree he has upside versus current ADP at WR17-WR18, with potential to finish as a top-10 wide receiver if he catches 8-9 touchdowns.PositiveUsageMay 26, 2026
Red zone target share dropped 13% outside the red zone (28%) compared to inside (15.7%), likely due to his 5'8", 183-pound frame limiting goal-line opportunities.PositiveProjectionMay 26, 2026
This could be his best season yet with career highs in receptions and yards per game last year, plus Lamar Jackson returning to health.NegativeProjectionApr 29, 2026
Negative regression candidate with +10% completion percentage over expected; usage model ranked him WR28 despite being used as WR13.NegativeBustApr 29, 2026
Unlikely to ever have a top-8 WR season due to lack of red zone usage; had only 10 red zone targets last year matching backup receivers.PositiveRoleApr 29, 2026
Likely to benefit from faster, more pass-heavy offense under new coordinator; minimal target competition with Mark Andrews declining.PositiveProjectionApr 29, 2026
Ranked WR20 as Ravens' clear WR1; good offseason with improved physicality and streamlined route running.PositiveProjectionNo date
Zay Flowers is an A-tier player with elite yards-per-route efficiency: 29 routes for 234 yards (8.1 yards per route), approaching elite efficiency levels. Offensive coordinator Declin Doyle has increased under-center and true play-action looks for the Ravens. Aman Ross St. Brown expects Flowers to "completely cook" the Titans secondary, though he's ranked slightly lower due to the Derrick Henry revenge-game narrative and potential run-heavy game plan if Flowers doesn't score early. Ravens are projected for 27 team points.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source ranks Zay Flowers as the WR15 and expects him to pay off his price if he maintains his previous production levels. There is significant upside for him to reach WR8 status if the Ravens increase his red zone usage, which was previously dominated by Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.PositiveProjectionNo date
With a new contract and reset under new coaching, Zay Flowers needs only three to four additional red zone touchdowns beyond his 10 red zone targets last year to significantly elevate his fantasy value; doubling his red zone targets from 10 to 20 would create an entirely new fantasy lens on him. The source ranks him at ADP 34 and notes that with Jaylen Waddle injured and Isaiah Likely no longer a focal point, Flowers is positioned as the clear target beneficiary in the Ravens offense.