Jaylen Waddle 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 23 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Zay Flowers
- Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Zay Flowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jaylen Waddle | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 8 rank Zay Flowers ahead | WR27#24–#29 | WR9#5–#12edge |
| Week 7 | WR28#25–#30 | WR11#7–#15edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 11.8 | 17.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #47 overall | 36 #18 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -13 ranks · -540 val | +9 ranks · +936 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Chest) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.91639% to play | No 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, Jaylen Waddle or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR28 (range #25–#30) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #7–#15). Projections: 11.8 vs 17.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR27 (range #24–#29) vs Zay Flowers WR9 (range #5–#12). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #47 overall and Zay Flowers #18, so Zay Flowers 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.