Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?

Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Chris Olave
  • Rest of season: Chris Olave — 6 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Chris Olave

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Chris OlaveZay Flowers
Rest of season
6 of 8 experts rank Chris Olave ahead · 2 rank Zay Flowers ahead
WR6#6–#8edgeWR9#5–#12
Week 7WR9#6–#15edgeWR12#8–#15
Week 7 projection (PPR)16.517.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)47 #12 overalledge41 #15 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+4 ranks · +773 val+12 ranks · +1405 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye813
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 7, Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?
Chris Olave. This week's consensus has Chris Olave at WR9 (range #6–#15) and Zay Flowers at WR12 (range #8–#15). Projections: 16.5 vs 17.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?
Chris Olave. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR6 (range #6–#8) vs Zay Flowers WR9 (range #5–#12). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Olave ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Olave for Zay Flowers?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Olave is ranked #12 overall and Zay Flowers #15, so Chris Olave carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.