The Baltimore Ravens will travel to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Zay Flowers.
Is Zay Flowers Playing in Week 1?
Flowers is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Fun fact: 51 players have had a double-digit reception game since the start of 2023.
Less fun fact: Zay Flowers isn’t one of them.
Now, 10 receptions is a huge day and can never be projected. Still, the fact that Flowers, as a shorter-yarded receiver has graded as elite in both of his seasons in a defense, isn’t on that list speaks to the fantasy limitations to this system.
For his career, Flowers averages 4.6 catches and 58.1 receiving yards per game. That’s not bad, and if he can carve out a more valuable role in scoring situations (four of his nine career TD catches came in a five-game stretch as a rookie), he’ll be a lineup staple.
For now, he’s on the fringes. I have him ranked as a viable flex play in all formats because of the high projected total for this game. The floor is high enough for me to feel good about supplementing the limited upside elsewhere on my roster in most situations.
Buffalo has followed the NFL trend of umbrella coverage schemes that contain deep passes, a strategy that could/should result in Flowers catching at least a handful of balls, thus making him lineup worthy in the most anticipated game of the opening week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Zay Flowers’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Flowers is projected to score 13.7 points in PPR formats. This includes 5 receptions for 63.4 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Ravens at Bills
Weather could be a factor in this outdoor game with temperatures at 66 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 14 mph. The wind may impact deep passes and field goal attempts.
