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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Zay Flowers
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN Fantasy Football about Zay Flowers.
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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Zay Flowers
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Flowers is a big winner if Lamar Jackson plays in Week 8 against Buffalo. Flowers averages 117 receiving yards with Jackson throwing versus 85 yards with backup Tyler Huntley. While this 32-yard gap shows Jackson's impact, Flowers' target share remains fantastic due to major underachievement from other Ravens receivers. Even without Jackson, Flowers' 85 yards per game exceeds the league average for WRs like Tetairoa McMillan and Christian Watson (both 85 yards per game, ranked 11th and 12th). The source emphasizes Flowers has not fallen apart without Jackson.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Flowers enters Week 8 averaging 101.3 receiving yards per game and is enjoying his best statistical season. The source projects he can surpass 1,500 receiving yards and finish as a WR1 option again, matching his No. 8 WR finish from last season. Despite playing in only six games, Flowers ranks fifth in receiving yards (one fewer game than competitors), ahead of Malik Nabers and behind only CeeDee Lamb, Chris Olave, and Drake London. The source notes Flowers is undervalued at No. 5 in WR points per game and suggests trading for him makes sense.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Flowers produced a season-best 27.7 fantasy points in Week 7 with backup QB Tyler Huntley starting, catching 8 of 11 targets for 137 yards and a touchdown. He has posted 25 or more points in three of six games played. With Lamar Jackson (ankle) potentially returning next week in a positive matchup versus the Bills' defense, Flowers will be in WR1 rankings.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Flowers remains a lineup lock but faces a challenging shadow matchup against DJ Turner, one of the league's top shadow corners who has already traveled with Emeka Egbuka (11.3 fantasy points), Xavier Hutchinson (6.7), DK Metcalf (12.1), Parker Washington (2.0), and Chris Bell (2.6) this season. Turner will shadow Flowers on roughly 45% of his routes when he aligns on the perimeter. In two prior matchups last season, Flowers was held to 2-6-0 on seven targets in Week 13 but was better with 3-68-1 on five targets in Week 15. Additionally, the Bengals have allowed a 56% completion rate to receivers (fourth lowest) and none have cleared 15.0 points in a game. A down game wouldn't be a shock despite Flowers' lineup lock status.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Flowers is listed as a lineup lock for Week 5 against the Falcons.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
If Huntley starts at QB for the Ravens in Week 5, managers can play Zay Flowers as a WR2 option in the Ravens' expected run-heavy offensive scheme.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Season-high 25.8 points in Week 4 win over Titans with 8 of 10 targets for 118 yards and a score. If Lamar Jackson (ankle) can't play in Week 5 versus Falcons, Tyler Huntley starting will create more play-action throws and schemed targets for Flowers, keeping him in WR2 range.PositiveInjuryOct 2, 2026
Flowers started the week limited, elevated to full participation Thursday, then was limited again Friday and is questionable heading into Week 4. However, the source notes he has a good chance of playing and has earned must-start status as the clear focal point of the Ravens' passing attack.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Flowers is a lineup lock for Week 4 against Tennessee; Ravens are projected to win 30-16 with favorable game script for the offense.NegativeInjurySep 26, 2026
Flowers exited action early in Week 1 and missed Week 2 before returning to practice Friday, giving him a chance to play in Week 3. However, he also logged a limited practice last Friday but ultimately sat, so fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place. If he sits, Rashod Bateman will be the Ravens WR1 and in play as an upside WR3.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Flowers is highlighted as a favorable matchup play for Week 3 when the Ravens face the Cowboys, presented as an upgrade option alongside Rashod Bateman. This is particularly relevant given his hamstring injury status, as he could receive a matchup boost depending on his health.NegativeInjurySep 19, 2026
Flowers exited Week 1 with a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the first two days of practice this week; he returned Friday but is officially doubtful for Week 2. If he suits up, there is added risk he could exit early again.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Eric Karabell highlights Zay Flowers as a player who will thrive in 2026, noting he was the No. 7 scorer at WR last season and will benefit from the Ravens' strong offensive ecosystem with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
Zay Flowers was selected as WR2 in Round 3, Pick 3.5, indicating early-round allocation to the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Ranked WR13 in ESPN's mock draft consensus.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Flowers is listed as an 'unlocked' player in Round 2 from slot 2, meaning he represents the earliest slot from which the source recommends considering the player to prevent reaching for him in the draft.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Selected in round 5, pick 1 in ESPN's Fantasy Football Marathon mock draft, establishing him as a consensus early-round wide receiver target.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Ranked WR19 in ESPN's 2026 Fantasy Football Marathon mock draft.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Ranked No. 13 among wide receivers; the source notes Flowers might be a bargain after finishing seventh in WR scoring last season, but few regard him as worthy of a better tier, positioning him as undervalued.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Ranked WR16 in Mike Clay's early 2026 PPR rankings with a Week 13 bye.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Ranked WR2 in a second superflex mock and drafted at Pick 5.9, indicating strong early-round wide receiver valuation.NegativeValueJul 31, 2026
Ranked WR14 in ESPN's knockout league rankings with a bye week of 7.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Ranked WR16 in Field Yates' PPR top 160 rankings.NegativeMatchupNo date
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.PositiveProjectionNo date
With Lamar Jackson out, Flowers has averaged 10 targets per game with backup Tyler Huntley and has surpassed 12 fantasy points in each game. The ceiling is lower without Jackson, but the floor is high enough to trust.PositiveRoleNo date
Benefits from Lamar Jackson's high ankle sprain absence in Week 7. Has averaged 10 targets per game with Tyler Huntley and surpassed 12 fantasy points in each game.PositiveUsageNo date
Flowers will play in Week 6 after being added to the injury report Thursday but removed from the final report. He saw nine targets from QB Tyler Huntley last week without Jackson, and volume should keep him in play as a WR2.NegativeRoleNo date
Flowers has practiced all week in a limited fashion and is questionable for Week 5. While he seems likely to play, fantasy managers should have a pivot option in place. His fantasy value takes a hit without Lamar Jackson, but Flowers is still in play as a WR3 or flex option. In 10 career games with Tyler Huntley, he has averaged six targets, 4.6 catches, and 66 yards per game, with four touchdowns.PositiveInjuryNo date
Flowers is potentially absent due to a hamstring injury, which should create target opportunities for teammate Rashod Bateman on the Ravens.NegativeValueNo date
Drafted as WR2 in a 10-team PPR mock draft at pick 4.7 with a bye week of 13.PositiveValueNo date
Newly paid Ravens starter finished seventh in WR scoring last season despite underwhelming QB play, yet is 17th among WRs in ADP; the source doesn't rank Flowers as a top-10 WR but notes something doesn't make sense with the ADP-to-production gap, and is fine with Flowers and a pair of reliable RBs among his first three selections.