The Baltimore Ravens (1-5) will host the Chicago Bears (4-2) in Week 8. 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 8?
Flowers is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 Flowers in Week 8?
Zay Flowers was huge in the Week 1 loss against the Bills (7-143-1), but despite consistent volume, he’s averaged just 56 yards since with zero scores.
Of course, the Lamar Jackson injury plays a big role in that. We’ve seen Flowers’ aDOT drop since his QB1 went down, an injury that coincided with the return of Isaiah Likely. His rate of slot snaps fell off a cliff in Week 6 with Likely as healthy as he’s been, but again, there is a chicken-and-egg thing at play with the shift in overall offensive philosophy.
This matchup doesn’t scare me, nor do the other receivers in this offense (Flowers has 34 receptions and no other receiver on this team has more than 22 targets). That’s enough for me to rank him as a viable flex option in the return of Jackson in a spot where Baltimore could score 30 points without much trouble.
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 8
Flowers is projected to score 14.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Flowers to have 5 receptions for 69 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Flowers could also add 4 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Bears at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.