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Ryan Flournoy or Seth McGowan

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy

WR • Dallas Cowboys DAL
Seth McGowan

Seth McGowan

RB • Indianapolis Colts IND
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Flournoy over McGowan

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Flournoy ... 32.14%

BOTH ... 3.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.08
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.28 41.27 0.29 10.08
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Outlook Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy at Indianapolis — Expanding Slot Role Brings Flex Appeal in Projected Shootout

Flournoy has carved out a steady role as the primary slot receiver for Dallas, catching a touchdown in two of his past three outings while totaling 108 receiving yards over his last two games. With KaVontae Turpin ruled out and George Pickens questionable with a hamstring injury, Flournoy could see extra targets alongside CeeDee Lamb.

His roster rate has surged to 53%, making him an intriguing flex option in deeper formats. Dallas visits a 2-6 Colts team in a dome matchup with high-scoring potential, where our weekly projection slots Flournoy for roughly 3.3 receptions, 41 yards, and 10.1 fantasy points.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McGowan over Flournoy

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

McGowan ... 0%

BOTH ... 3.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 4.55
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.94 31.66 0 0.65 2.03 0 4.55
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Outlook Seth McGowan

Seth McGowan vs. Dallas — Clear Backup Running Back Stash in High-Scoring Matchup

McGowan functions as the direct backup behind Jonathan Taylor in the Colts' backfield. Fantasy managers have taken notice of his insurance value, pushing his roster rate above 53% in recent weeks, though his on-field role remains limited after logging 16 carries for 75 rushing yards across his last two appearances.

Even in a projected high-scoring contest against the Cowboys, our projections estimate a modest line of 7 carries and 32 rushing yards, yielding roughly 4.5 fantasy points. Started in just 2% of leagues, McGowan lacks weekly standalone value and is best reserved on benches as an upside stash.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Ryan Flournoy
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33812.7171
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
710815.4351
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Seth McGowan
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
5295.80000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
16754.70120
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Ryan Flournoy
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Seth McGowan
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Ryan Flournoy
OWN
53%
+9.38 compared to last week
START
16%
-2.56 compared to last week
OWN/START Seth McGowan
OWN
54%
+9.82 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.14 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Ryan Flournoy
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Seth McGowan
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Ryan Flournoy

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 38th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 33rd with 46.50 total points (5.81 avg).
  • Currently 109.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.7 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 11.40 YPC and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 46th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 3 (0.38 per game) and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 100th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +16, Rec Yards: +156 Rec TDs: +2,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 47, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Seth McGowan

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 68th with 17.50 total points (2.19 avg).
  • Currently 144.3 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.7 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among RB.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 99th among RB.
  • Ranked 108th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Ranked 116th in targets and is currently among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 163 (20.38 per game) and is currently ranked 44th among RB.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +163, Rush AVG: +4.4 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +12 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 140, RUSH YDS: 575, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 20, REC YDS: 125, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Ryan Flournoy

No Injury Reported

Injury Seth McGowan

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Ryan Flournoy

Week 9
Dallas Cowboys @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.75358.00421601.85
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 30th with 20.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 58 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 1054 (131.75 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 1810 (226.25 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.75 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th 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: -6.75, Turnovers: -8 Sacks: -7, INTs: -8, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +8.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Seth McGowan

Week 9
Indianapolis Colts VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.63396.88631502.58
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 24.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 54 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 1222 (152.75 per game).
  • Ranked 28th in pass defense with 1953 (244.13 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.63 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: -22.25, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.62,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Ryan Flournoy
10.68
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Seth McGowan
6.40
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Ryan Flournoy
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DAL 7 14 10 102 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DAL 14 57 40 475 11.9 4 4 25 6.3 0
2026 DAL 8 44 30 342 11.4 2 1 3 3 0
ON PACE 17 94 64 727 11.4 4 2 6 3 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 24 17 192 11.5 1 1 8 6.3 0
Totals 29 115 80 919 11.5 6 5 28 5.6 0
Career Seth McGowan
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 IND 8 37 163 4.4 0 5 4 12 3.0 0
ON PACE 17 79 346 4.4 0 11 9 26 3.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 37 163 4.4 0 5 4 12 3.0 0
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LA vs PIT 9:00 PM EST
MIN vs TB 8:00 PM EST
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