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
Strong edge · 95% confident
DeVonta Smith- Higher projection: 229 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 21 vs 27
- More opportunity: 86% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
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 34 (round 3) to Zay Flowers's pick 41. 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 (61% snap share, 56 touches to DeVonta Smith's 41), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, DeVonta Smith is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 228 |
| Points / game | 17.3 | 20.4 |
| Games played | 4 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #27 |
| ADP | 34 | 41 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR32 | WR6 |
| Snap share | 86% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (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 clear call 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 34 (round 3), while Zay Flowers goes closer to pick 41 (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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