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Zay Flowers fantasy outlook — Week 1

Zay Flowers (WR, BAL) is our WR15 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 14.1 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.

Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.

Projection
14.1 pts
WR rank
#15
Rostered
99%
Started
84%
Matchup: byePepper Meter: 4 of 5 peppers, On Fire

What our analysts say

Sally's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Zay Flowers (BAL WR), our WR15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 84% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 14.1 projected points is roughly 41% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR15. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Tina's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Zay Flowers (BAL WR), our WR15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 84% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 14.1 projected points is roughly 41% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR15. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

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