The Baltimore Ravens (1-3) will host the Houston Texans (1-3) in Week 5. 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 5?
Flowers is not on the injury report and is expected to 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 5?
Zay Flowers has five more catches this season than any of his teammates have targets, and he’s been Lamar Jackson’s easy button through the first month (74.2% catch rate).
He’s needed it.
Flowers has been a viable WR in three of four weeks without yet seeing a single red zone look. I worry that the floor comes into play more moving forward than we’ve seen up to this point, if for no other reason than this Baltimore offense has room to grow.
Isaiah Likely isn’t going to be held without a target all season, and Derrick Henry’s best is likely yet to come. I like Flowers as a WR2 this weekend, provided that Jackson is active (he’d fall into the flex range if not), understanding that I’d be listening to offers in the trade market.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Flowers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Flowers is projected to score 17.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Flowers to have 6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Flowers could also add 5 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Texans at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
