CeeDee Lamb vs Zay Flowers
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
CeeDee Lamb- Higher projection: 271 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 9 vs 27
- More points per game: 14.4 vs 14.3
CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb holds the edge in expert consensus (WR6 to WR15). CeeDee Lamb typically comes off the board first, around pick 11 (round 1) to Zay Flowers's pick 42. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: CeeDee Lamb at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus Zay Flowers at 228.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 128 touches to CeeDee Lamb's 118), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, CeeDee Lamb is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Lamb | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 271 | 228 |
| Points / game | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #9 | #27 |
| ADP | 11 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR22 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 75% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 11 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 14 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb is a clear call over Zay Flowers for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers?
CeeDee Lamb carries the higher 2026 projection at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 228 for Zay Flowers.
Where are CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers being drafted?
CeeDee Lamb has an ADP around pick 11 (round 1), while Zay Flowers goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks CeeDee Lamb (WR6) ahead of Zay Flowers (WR15) for 2026.
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