Davante Adams 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
Zay Flowers- Higher projection: 228 vs 193 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 27 vs 49
- Better positional rank: WR7 vs WR9
Davante Adams and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Zay Flowers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR15 to WR25). Zay Flowers typically comes off the board first, around pick 42 (round 4) to Davante Adams's pick 52. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Zay Flowers at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Davante Adams at 193.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 128 touches to Davante Adams's 114), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Zay Flowers is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Zay Flowers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Adams | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 193 | 228 |
| Points / game | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #49 | #27 |
| ADP | 52 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR9 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 70% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 11 |
| Age | 33 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Davante Adams or Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Davante Adams or Zay Flowers in 2026?
Zay Flowers is a clear call over Davante Adams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Davante Adams or Zay Flowers?
Zay Flowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 193 for Davante Adams.
Where are Davante Adams and Zay Flowers being drafted?
Zay Flowers has an ADP around pick 42 (round 4), while Davante Adams goes closer to pick 52 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Davante Adams or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks Zay Flowers (WR15) ahead of Davante Adams (WR25) for 2026.
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