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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Zay Flowers
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All Fantasy Points insights about Zay Flowers
PositiveValueSep 10, 2026
Zay Flowers is a recommended trade target due to his versatility, high usage in the Ravens' offense, and a very soft early-season schedule against teams that struggle to defend the slot. The team plans to increase play-action usage, which serves as a cheat code for Flowers, and he is expected to be force-fed the ball, especially if Mark Andrews shows signs of decline.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Zay Flowers is an 'Exodia' pick on Sleeper, with the source expecting a 'PPR cheat code' season. The outlook is driven by potential upgrades in the Ravens' offensive scheme under Declan Doyle and a lack of target competition if Mark Andrews declines.PositiveMatchupSep 7, 2026
Derek Brown and Scott highlight Zay Flowers as an elite receiver against all coverage types, specifically noting he destroys single-high coverage, which the Colts utilize on nearly 65% of snaps. Flowers posted a 27% target per route run rate and 2.85 yards per route run against single-high looks last year. While his efficiency is tied to Lamar Jackson's play-action usage, his versatility across X, slot, and Z positions makes him an underrated stud with high touchdown potential.PositiveUsageAug 28, 2026
Zay Flowers was highly effective for fantasy last year due to Todd Monken's screen-heavy play-calling and high usage in heavy personnel, which inflated his targets per route run. His success serves as a blueprint for how similar players are utilized in this offense.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Scott Barrett argues that current tight end ADP is inflated, as they are being drafted ahead of reliable wide receivers like Zay Flowers and Tee Higgins, which he views as a poor use of draft capital.NegativeBreakoutJul 24, 2026
Zay Flowers has full-blown alpha target potential in the Ravens offense with a 28% target share last season and target share climbing in each of his three NFL seasons. He was WR5 in target share, WR6 in yards per route run, and 36% of team air yards last year. On plays with actual pass attempts, he ranks third in yards per route run behind only Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The key to vaulting him into top-10 WR consideration is touchdown equity; he's run cold historically (4-5 TDs per season) but needs just 8-9 TDs to become a consistent top-8 to top-10 fantasy WR. He has 16 TDs in three seasons with 18 career red-zone targets (only 5 last year), and his red-zone target share has been inconsistent (20%, 11%, 19%) while his outside-red-zone share has climbed (23%, 28%, 30%). Sharp Football projects him to catch 95–100 balls in PPR leagues and be one of the highest-floor players in fantasy this year. His route-tree profile—horizontal and crossing routes rather than fade routes—matches the offensive schemes of Ben Johnson (who worked with Amon-Ra St. Brown) and Sean Payton (who used Brandon Cooks and Michael Thomas on horizontal routes), suggesting he can unlock red-zone target equity if the Ravens scheme him appropriately. Lamar Jackson's under-center rate has increased from 16.6% (2024) to 29% (2025) and could rise further; when Lamar operates under center with Derrick Henry, he posts elite efficiency: 75% completion rate, 9 yards per pass attempt (QB5), and 11% touchdown rate (league-high), creating a favorable passing environment. Sharp Football prefers Flowers over Garrett Wilson, Lad Maki, and T McMillan in draft rankings, citing superior target equity and offensive environment; Flowers is priced lower than these peers despite better offensive context and role fit.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
The source prefers Zay Flowers straight up over Ladd McConkey, indicating Flowers offers better value or upside at their respective draft prices in the wide receiver range.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
Zay Flowers is preferred straight up over Ladd McConkey at their respective draft prices, representing better value in the wide receiver range.PositiveProjectionMay 4, 2026
Analyst drafted a ton of him last year and plans to draft a ton of him again this year; loves him and expects positive touchdown regression.PositiveProjectionMay 4, 2026
Had 86 catches and over 200 yards last year; if he scores 8-9 touchdowns (vs. his historical 5, 4, 5 in first three seasons), he'll be a smash wherever he goes.PositiveBreakoutMay 4, 2026
Offseason winner who ended last year really well; with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and no draft/free agency additions to hurt his target share, he could have a really big year.NegativeRoleNo date
The source uses Zay Flowers' 2023 usage under Todd Monkin—specifically the high volume of screens, manufactured touches, and heavy personnel usage—as the blueprint for Casey Conpsion's role in the Browns' offense.NegativeRoleNo date
Flowers is the primary target competition for Andrews in a consolidated Ravens offense. He pushed for a 28% target share last season and should lead the team in targets, with Flowers and Andrews as the clear lead targets in the offense.