DeVonta Smith 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
Clear edge · 68% confident
DeVonta Smith- Higher projection: 229 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 21 vs 27
- Market favorite: ADP 33.2 vs 41.5
DeVonta Smith and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith holds the edge in expert consensus (WR12 to WR15). DeVonta Smith typically comes off the board first, around pick 33 (round 3) to Zay Flowers's pick 42. The 2026 projections are nearly even: DeVonta Smith at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus Zay Flowers at 228.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 128 touches to DeVonta Smith's 113), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, DeVonta Smith is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 228 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #27 |
| ADP | 33 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 89% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 11 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers in 2026?
DeVonta Smith is a solid pick over Zay Flowers for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?
DeVonta Smith carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 228 for Zay Flowers.
Where are DeVonta Smith and Zay Flowers being drafted?
DeVonta Smith has an ADP around pick 33 (round 3), while Zay Flowers goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks DeVonta Smith (WR12) ahead of Zay Flowers (WR15) for 2026.
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