Fantasy Football Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely**
*By Scott Davis*
In recent weeks, the Baltimore Ravens have found their rhythm in the passing game, leading to some notable fantasy performances from key players like Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, and Isaiah Likely.
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Flowers has recorded consecutive 100-yard games, though he’s yet to score a touchdown. Meanwhile, Andrews is regaining form, posting 121 yards and a touchdown over the past two games. Likely hasn’t contributed much in terms of yardage but has found the end zone twice in that span, proving to be a key target in the red zone.
As the Ravens prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, a team that tops the NFL in total points scored, another high-scoring contest could be on the horizon. Let’s break down whether you should start or sit these three players.
### Zay Flowers, WR — Start
After a quiet stretch in Weeks 3-4, where Flowers managed only four catches for 30 yards, he’s bounced back in a big way. Outside of those two games, Flowers is averaging 7.2 catches and 94 yards per game.
Tampa Bay’s defense has been inconsistent, allowing 100-yard performances to the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, and Darnell Mooney. They’ve also faced teams missing key receivers, which has helped their stats. With Flowers coming off a career-high 134-yard game, it’s worth continuing to ride his hot streak.
### Mark Andrews, TE — Start
After a sluggish start, Andrews has started to pick up steam. Over the last two games, he’s posted solid, if not spectacular, performances. More importantly, his targets have increased — nine over the past two games, matching the total from Weeks 1-4 combined.
Tampa Bay has struggled to contain tight ends recently, giving up solid performances to Foster Moreau, Juwan Johnson, Kyle Pitts, and Dallas Goedert. With Andrews gaining momentum, he’s a safe bet for continued involvement in the Ravens’ offense.
### Isaiah Likely, TE — Start
Likely has been a volatile option, with little yardage since his Week 1 breakout. He’s frustrated fantasy managers with inconsistent performances, salvaging some value with touchdowns.
However, Likely remains active in the passing game and has become a trusted red zone target for Lamar Jackson. Given the Buccaneers’ vulnerability to tight ends, Likely could provide a decent fantasy output, touchdown or not.
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*Scott Davis covers the Knicks and Ravens for The Sporting News. He was previously a sports reporter for Business Insider, specializing in NBA and NFL coverage. Follow him on Twitter/X @WScottDavis.