Malik Nabers 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: Malik Nabers
- Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Zay Flowers
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Malik Nabers | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 8 experts rank Malik Nabers ahead · 5 rank Zay Flowers ahead | WR11#9–#14 | WR9#5–#12edge |
| Week 7 | WR10#8–#14edge | WR12#8–#15 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.6 | 17.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overall | 41 #15 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +109 val | +12 ranks · +1405 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Malik Nabers or Zay Flowers?
- Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Malik Nabers at WR10 (range #8–#14) and Zay Flowers at WR12 (range #8–#15). Projections: 14.6 vs 17.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Nabers or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Nabers WR11 (range #9–#14) vs Zay Flowers WR9 (range #5–#12). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malik Nabers for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Nabers is ranked #21 overall and Zay Flowers #15, 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.