Should I start Rico Dowdle or Zay Flowers this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+12.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Zay Flowers over Rico Dowdle for Week 8 PPR: 21.9 projected points versus 9.1.

Rico Dowdle: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against CLE.
Zay Flowers: 18.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Zay Flowers

WR · BALStats & schedule

21.9FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.1FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified21.9

ESPN20.1

Sleeper18.1

FantasyPros—

Zay Flowers faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified9.1

ESPN9.3

Sleeper8.8

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zay Flowers projects for 21.9 points in PPR scoring, 12.9 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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