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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on Zay Flowers
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about Zay Flowers
PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that the Ravens have been repeatedly putting Zay Flowers at the three spot (slot), indicating a strategic focus on targeting him in that position.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Zay Flowers between 5-7 in rest-of-season receiver rankings, noting he's been good but hasn't hit the way needed; Harmon would take six to seven other receivers over a healthy Zay Flowers rest of season, including JSN, Jamar Chase, Amon Ross St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and possibly Chris Olave. Harmon suggests Flowers' recent production came against two of the worst defenses in the NFL (Colts and Cowboys), warranting caution on his true level.PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers has shifted to a slot-based role despite being a Z receiver earlier in his career; he played 55% snaps in the slot in Week 1 and 82% in Week 3 against Dallas. Harmon notes this is unusual for Flowers' career profile but emphasizes the Ravens' offensive design is maximizing his opportunities through motion, heavy personnel, and play action (all at 10th-highest rates). Flowers has caught 5 of 6 targets in each game with one drop against Dallas, and the Ravens' scheme is specifically engineered to get him favorable matchups.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Zay Flowers as a top-10 receiver for the rest of season, noting that ranking might be conservative. The Ravens' fifth-best offense by combined efficiency metrics is highly concentrated around Flowers; he's been targeted six times in each of his two games with five catches in each, running 55% snaps in the slot in Week 1 and 82% in Week 3 against Dallas. Harmon emphasizes that everything is designed to get Flowers the ball in favorable situations with yards after catch and deep passes available. Against upcoming Titans and Falcons matchups, Harmon suggests the potential for explosive production.PositiveMatchupSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers' efficiency is amplified by limited competing receiving threats on the Ravens; Lamar Jackson does not prioritize the wide receiver two in the offense and will hyper-target Flowers when on the field, making him the primary downfield option.PositiveBreakoutSep 30, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Zay Flowers as a top 10 receiver rest of season in fantasy if he stays healthy; the Ravens offense features him in diverse route concepts with limited competing receiving threats, and Lamar Jackson hyper-targets him when on the field.PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers ranks fourth in Trinity score usage amongst NFL wide receivers, behind only Jackson Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave, and Devontae Adams (tied with CeeDee Lamb); he's lined up all over the formation with many movement routes, positioning him as the clear focal point of the Ravens offense.PositiveBreakoutSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers leads all wide receivers with 20+ routes by a massive margin with 9.36 yards per route run (JSN second at 4.35, Drake London third at 3.86); he's been targeted on 48% of routes and has a first down on 44% of routes, demonstrating elite efficiency despite part-time snaps due to injury.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Matt Harmon projects Zay Flowers at 1,245 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 16.1 points per game rest of season (updated before Week 3), though he's currently averaging 21 points per game despite missing time due to injury.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Zay Flowers ranks first among wide receivers with 20+ routes on the season in yards per route run at 9.36, more than double the second-place JSN (4.35) and Drake London (3.86). He has a first down on 44% of his routes, demonstrating elite efficiency and production despite being drafted later than typical elite receivers.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Despite playing only 21 of 60+ offensive snaps, Flowers generated six targets, five receptions, and 84 yards, including a crucial 27-yard reception in a must-pass situation. Matt Harmon emphasizes that even on limited snaps, Flowers' importance to the passing attack is evident; he hopes Flowers gets fully healthy for the rest of the season, suggesting significant upside when fully available.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Flowers caught a 27-yard pass late in the Cowboys-Ravens SNF game to set up the Ravens' game-tying field goal; he played significantly more snaps (21 of ~60) than his final stat line of five catches for 84 yards would suggest, indicating elevated involvement in the Ravens' offense.PositiveSleeperSep 23, 2026
Matt Harmon identifies Zay Flowers as a sleeper receiver benefiting from the Ravens' under-center and play-action passing scheme; Lamar Jackson ranks second in adjusted yards per attempt on play action, and Flowers is positioned to capitalize on vertical route opportunities in this offensive approach.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are high on Zay Flowers, noting that the team is using him in creative ways, including motions and routes out of the backfield, which signals his status as a superstar.PositiveBreakoutSep 16, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that Zay Flowers is being moved all over the formation by the Ravens, and he was on track for a massive performance against the Colts before his injury. Harmon previously made a bold prediction that Flowers would lead the NFL in receiving yards this season.PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Zay Flowers successfully shredded the Colts' man-heavy defensive scheme in Week 1, according to Matt Harmon.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Harmon describes Flowers as potentially the most difficult player to cover downfield in the NFL when healthy, citing his massive air yards per target and high yards after catch per reception.PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026
Flowers looked explosive, recording 5 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in the first half before exiting with a hamstring strain. His usage, including being moved into the backfield, suggests he is a major part of the Ravens' new offensive scheme.PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
Harmon believes Zay Flowers is in a prime position for a big Week 1 against the Colts, citing his efficiency against man coverage (3.06 yards per route) and the potential for increased red-zone usage in a new offensive scheme.PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026
Josh Norris projects Zay Flowers as a potential top-seven wide receiver, citing a potential touchdown reset under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Flowers' limited red zone usage last year (10 targets) is expected to improve, mirroring the red zone activity seen in Declan Doyle's previous work with Amon-Ra St. Brown.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Matt Harmon suggests it would be a mistake to write off Zay Flowers based on his lack of high touchdown scoring, comparing his potential trajectory to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who improved each season.PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026
Zay Flowers is a high-priority target for an explosion season; he is a top-tier receiver who could see 1300-1400 yards, with Harmon predicting he leads the NFL in receiving yards.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Scott Pienowski selected Zay Flowers in the third round, describing him as uncoverable and noting that he has an incredible ceiling and a solid floor.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Zay Flowers is part of the Ravens' receiver room, which has shown improvement in how the team deploys receivers under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The team is getting better at utilizing their receiver group.PositiveBreakoutAug 26, 2026
Zay Flowers is poised for a breakthrough season with a projected target share north of 25% following the departures of Isaiah Likely and DeAndre Hopkins. Matt Harmon notes his elite success rate versus press coverage (75% in 2025) and his role as a top-tier zone beater, suggesting top-five to top-eight fantasy upside.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
Mike Wright and Matt Harmon view Zay Flowers as an elite talent with a rising target share (29% last year). With a new offensive scheme, there is potential for him to reach 8-10 touchdowns, making him a steal outside the top 12 wide receivers.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Zay Flowers is a strong third-round pick with WR1 potential. He is expected to be the primary pass-catcher in the Ravens' offense, which may shift toward more 11-personnel usage. His early-season schedule against the Colts, Saints, Cowboys, and Titans is favorable for his production.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Matt Harmon is very high on Zay Flowers, ranking him as his WR14 and 29th overall player. Harmon expects a breakout season for Flowers in the new Baltimore offensive scheme.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Zay Flowers is highlighted as a top situational play due to his connection with Lamar Jackson, placing him among the receivers with the best outlooks in his draft tier.PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026
Zay Flowers is considered a high-upside fourth-round receiver, primarily due to his situation with Lamar Jackson, though there is a desire to see him utilized more frequently in the red zone.PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
Matt Harmon views Zay Flowers as a player who has improved each year and could take another step forward with a new play-caller and potential usage changes.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Zay Flowers was selected in the third round of the Yahoo staff mock draft.NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026
If Diggs signs with the Ravens, Flowers would not be moved down in rankings, as the depth chart is open enough to support both receivers.PositiveRoleNo date
If Diggs signs with the Ravens, Flowers remains the clear top-tier receiver in the offense; Diggs would be a complementary piece, making the Ravens move cleaner from a fantasy perspective with Flowers maintaining his primary target role.