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RotoWire YouTube fantasy football takes on Zay Flowers
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All RotoWire YouTube insights about Zay Flowers
NegativeBreakoutJul 29, 2026
Jacob Gibbs predicts Zay Flowers will pull a Chris Olave-style breakout in 2026. Flowers was fifth in the NFL with 29% target share last year (up from 25.4% three years prior) and is projected to set a Ravens franchise record with 110 catches, breaking Mark Andrews' 107 in 2021. With Declan Doyle joining the offense to create more balance, Flowers doesn't need a pass-happy revolution—just to avoid dead-last pass attempts. The source identifies a significant TD regression opportunity: despite elite route-running and athleticism, Flowers was rarely targeted in the end zone. The source concludes: "Flowers could end up having a smash season here."PositiveValueJul 27, 2026
Flowers is ranked ahead of Ladd McConkey, Tee Higgins, and Jaylen Waddle in the same ADP tier; positioned as the preferred value pick in a crowded mid-round wide receiver range.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Mike Schop explicitly prefers Zay Flowers over Tee Higgins at their respective ADPs, ranking him among the receivers he would reach for ahead of Higgins in a vacuum in the round-four wide receiver tier.PositiveValueJul 21, 2026
Flowers has risen and settled into the early-to-mid third round as WR14 overall. Dan Williamson is bullish on Flowers and views him as good value at his current ADP. Flowers is the clear offensive focal point in Baltimore's more pass-happy Declan Doyle offense; Mark Andrews' aging and lack of clarity at WR2 create target upside. Positive touchdown regression and potential target increases are cited as reasons for enthusiasm; Flowers ended last year on a tear.PositiveValueJul 19, 2026
Zay Flowers has risen in draft capital from end of fourth round in early drafts to late third round in FFPC drafts, though the analyst still likes him despite some competing options around that range.PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026
Zay Flowers has improved at winning quickly against press coverage and beating man coverage in the short area, similar to how Amon-Ra St. Brown developed into a full-field WR1.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
Analyst wonders if Zay Flowers is underrated for a potential 7-8 touchdown season under Declan Doyle's offense (which comes from Ben Johnson and Sean Payton's tree), which could make him a top-six fantasy receiver.PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026
Flowers has improved his drop rate and is now better at winning quickly against press coverage, similar to how Amon-Ra St. Brown became a full-field WR1.PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026
Flowers is a highly productive receiver who excels in man coverage situations and zone beating, checking all the boxes for advanced fantasy metrics on a per-route basis.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
Flowers has potential for positive touchdown regression with only five career touchdown catches and could see increased target volume if the Ravens become more pass-happy.PositiveValueJul 19, 2026
Zay Flowers is currently at WR15 in ADP and could fall slightly, becoming a value pick given the depth at wide receiver this year.PositiveDepth ChartJul 19, 2026
Flowers is listed among the other wide receivers on the Bears roster alongside Kalif Raymond and Thomas.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
The speaker prefers Zay Flowers over Chris Olave at similar ADP, noting that Flowers is 'probably way more of the clear number one in his offense than Olave is in his,' making her a better value bet.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
If Baltimore improves from 31st-32nd in pass attempts to 20th-22nd, Flowers would be the big beneficiary, and could achieve 8 touchdowns with career highs in catches and targets if Lamar Jackson returns to high touchdown pass seasons.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Flowers is going at the end of the third round and represents a nice consolation prize with higher upside potential.PositiveBreakoutJul 18, 2026
With a new offensive coordinator and Mark Andrews aging, Flowers has a massive opportunity to improve to 7-8 touchdowns and increase routes, which would significantly boost his fantasy value.PositiveUsageJul 18, 2026
Flowers has underperformed his peripherals due to limited routes (declining from 588 as a rookie to 470-479 recently) and lack of goal-line targets, but has clear opportunity for improvement.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Flowers is being priced as a fine pick based on recent performance, but has significant upside if routes and touchdowns increase, potentially performing like a round 1-2 player.PositiveUsageJul 18, 2026
Zay Flowers' route count has declined from 588 as a rookie to 470 and 479 in subsequent years, not due to team limiting him but because the Ravens have had lower pass rates in recent seasons.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Zay Flowers has shown elite efficiency improvement, increasing from 1.72 yards per route run as a rookie to 2.25 as a sophomore and 2.53 last year, matching the elite efficiency numbers A.J. Brown has consistently produced.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Zay Flowers has moved up from the fourth round to the third round in early drafting and is ranked at 30 overall, representing good value in the middle of the third round.PositiveBreakoutJul 18, 2026
Zay Flowers has generated positive vibes with strong relationships with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, ended the year on a high note, and is expected to have a big year in the new scheme.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Flowers has risen in draft value from late fourth round to late third round, making him a name to mention earlier in drafts now.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
At a 3-4 turn in PPR drafts, Zay Flowers is expected to return value, though if his ADP rises significantly it becomes a less compelling target.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
In full PPR formats like FFPC, Flowers is more bullish; in non-full PPR formats like Underdog, he could still be a 4-6 touchdown guy, but if he reaches 8+ touchdowns, he could crack the back end of WR1 range due to his higher utilization.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Flowers has increased his receiving yardage and target share every year in the NFL and commands more opportunities; he has 16 touchdowns through three seasons but is due for positive touchdown regression if the new coaching staff utilizes him more in the red zone.PositiveBreakoutJul 13, 2026
Flowers has generated significant enthusiasm and his ADP has risen from late fourth round to late third round; he has potential to explode due to increased pass volume, improved tempo, and positive touchdown regression under the new coaching staff.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Zay Flowers could have comparable target shares to DeVonta Smith, with the difference coming down to touchdown production and splits between the two receivers.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Zay Flowers should benefit from increased pass volume under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, though there are some concerns about the overall offense transitioning from Todd Monken's system.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
Jared projects Zay Flowers as a top-10 WR if he reaches 7-8 touchdowns, with potential for top-8 or even top-5 finish if he breaks out in the red zone. Currently at 28% target share with five, four, and five touchdowns over three seasons; the primary limiting factor has been red zone usage rather than overall volume. New coaching staff (Declan Doyle) and Isaiah Likely's departure (15 TDs over four seasons) create a clear path for increased end-zone opportunities. Baltimore was dead last in pass attempts last season and second-to-last in 2024; if Declan Doyle improves the offense to just 10th-worst in pass attempts, Flowers has significant volume outs. Additionally, if Derrick Henry misses time at age 33 for rest management, the offense becomes 'a lot more Z Flowers focused.' Flowers is in his prime while Mark Andrews and other Ravens skill players are north of 30, positioning him as the focal point.