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Zay Flowers

Zay Flowers

WRBaltimore Ravens BAL
Malik Washington

Malik Washington

WRMiami Dolphins MIA
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Flowers over Washington

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Zay Flowers

Ascending Star Zay Flowers Poised for a Major Third-Year Breakout in Baltimore

Zay Flowers enters 2026 as Baltimore's top aerial weapon, cementing his status as Lamar Jackson's preferred wideout. Our models project Flowers for 81 receptions, 1,132 yards, and 5 touchdowns on 117 targets, picking up right where he left off after a highly productive 2025 campaign.

Draft trends show a fluctuating market price, with his ADP moving from 42 down to the low 20s before settling around 41 recently. In 1.0 PPR leagues, this late-third or early-fourth-round cost represents an absolute steal. Our projections value him as a high-end WR2 with top-12 upside.

With Jesse Minter taking over as head coach and bringing lighter practices to reduce injuries, a healthier Ravens squad should unlock more efficiency. Flowers remains a locked-in fantasy starter with immense week-to-week consistency.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Washington over Flowers

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Malik Washington

Value Sleeper Status Beckons After Recent Market Volatility

Malik Washington is positioned to build on his sophomore campaign, operating as Miami's primary slot receiver. After posting 46 receptions for 317 yards and three touchdowns last year, our models project him to maintain a steady slot role alongside Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell.

Our projections expect a solid floor for Washington, forecasting 40 receptions for 379 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. Though he shrugged off pressure in offseason interviews about leading his receiver group, his chip-on-the-shoulder mentality should translate into active target competition under quarterback Malik Willis.

From a market perspective, Washington's draft stock has experienced heavy volatility, peaking in the mid-rounds before settling into a deep late-round flyer range with an ADP over 330. At this deflated cost, we view him as an intriguing, low-risk bench stash in 1.0 PPR formats, where his shifting price represents a strong value opportunity.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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Performance Zay Flowers
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Zay Flowers
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 NO πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 @DAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 TEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 @ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 @CLE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 @BUF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 JAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 LAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 TB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 @PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 CLE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 @CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Redzone Touches Malik Washington
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 @SF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 KC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 @MIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 @NYJ πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 NE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 DET πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 @IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 @BUF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 NYJ πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 CHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 @GB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 LAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 BUF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Zay Flowers
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
86%
+0.6 compared to last week
OWN/START Malik Washington
OWN
21%
-0.31 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+0.41 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Zay Flowers
15th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Malik Washington
51st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Zay Flowers

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 8th with 164.20 total points (9.12 avg).
  • Currently 145.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 9.1.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 6 in reception yards with 1269 and 13.95 YPC and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 5 and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 12 (0.67 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 73 (4.06 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 6 in rush tds with 1 (0.06 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +18, Rec Yards: +222 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 81, REC YDS: 1132, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Malik Washington

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 51st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 65th with 64.70 total points (3.81 avg).
  • Currently 244.6 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 3, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 17 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush yards with 110 (6.47 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 6 in rush tds with 1 (0.06 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +24, Rec Yards: +142 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 40, REC YDS: 379, REC TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Zay Flowers

No Injury Reported

Injury Malik Washington

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Zay Flowers

Week 1
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.24393.7621143913.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 95.00 total points (5.59 avg).
  • Currently 132 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.6.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 1880 (110.59 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 4814 (283.18 per game).
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 14 (0.82 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 24.24 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +22.76, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +5, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -0.82,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 12, TDS: 2, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Malik Washington

Week 1
Miami Dolphins @ Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.41347.241683703.58
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 75.00 total points (4.41 avg).
  • Currently 152 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 2050 (120.59 per game).
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 3853 (226.65 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.41 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 30th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +6.65, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -5, INTs: -2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 10, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Zay Flowers
22.47
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Malik Washington
9.22
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Zay Flowers
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 BAL 16 108 77 858 11.1 5 8 56 7 1
2024 BAL 16 116 74 1059 14.3 4 9 56 6.2 0
2025 BAL 16 124 91 1269 13.9 5 12 73 6.1 1
3-YEAR AVG 18 120 84 1114 13.3 5 10 63 6.1 1
Totals 53 361 251 3342 13.3 15 31 189 6.1 2
Career Malik Washington
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 MIA 12 36 26 223 8.6 0 5 25 5 1
2025 MIA 16 65 46 317 6.9 3 17 110 6.5 1
3-YEAR AVG 10 34 24 180 7.5 1 7 45 6.1 1
Totals 29 101 72 540 7.5 3 22 135 6.1 2
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Week 1
ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI @MIA 06:40 EDT EST
ATH vs MIL 09:05 EDT EST
ATL @CHW 07:40 EDT EST
BAL vs SEA 06:35 EDT EST
BOS @TB 01:10 EDT EST
CHC @COL 08:40 EDT EST
CIN @SD 04:10 EDT EST
CLE vs NYY 01:10 EDT EST
DET vs MIN 06:40 EDT EST
HOU @LAA 09:38 EDT EST
KC vs TEX 07:40 EDT EST
LAD @PIT 06:40 EDT EST
NYM vs STL 07:10 EDT EST
PHI @TOR 07:07 EDT EST
SF vs WAS 03:45 EDT EST
Matchup Time
NY vs SA 8:30 PM EST
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