Alright, let’s talk about this DJ Moore versus Zay Flowers thing I’ve been chewing on. It’s something I actually spent some time digging into recently because, well, you gotta know who’s who, right?
So, first thing I did was pull up some game footage. You can’t just look at stats, you gotta see how these guys move on the field. I started with DJ Moore. Watched a bunch of his catches from last season with the Bears. Man, the guy can really go up and get it. Strong hands, physical after the catch. He had some monster games where he just took over. You see him line up, and you know he’s capable of making a big play downfield. Doesn’t matter who’s throwing him the ball sometimes, he just finds a way.
Digging into the Tape
Then I switched over to Zay Flowers. Watched his rookie highlights and some full games with the Ravens. Totally different style, you know? Quick, shifty dude. Lots of short passes, screens, stuff designed to get him the ball in space so he can use that speed. He runs those routes really sharp. You could see Lamar Jackson looking for him often, especially when things broke down. He felt like a safety valve but one that could pop for a decent gain anytime.
After watching the tape, I started thinking about their situations.
- DJ Moore: Okay, he’s the established guy, been doing it for years. Now he’s got potentially a massive QB upgrade coming in with Caleb Williams. That’s exciting. But wait, they also brought in Keenan Allen. That’s another mouth to feed, a really good one too. And Rome Odunze. So, Moore might see fewer targets overall, even if the quality goes up? That’s the puzzle I was trying to piece together. More competition, that’s for sure.
- Zay Flowers: He’s heading into year two. Already built some chemistry with Lamar, who we know is legit. Mark Andrews is there, yeah, but Flowers quickly became the main wide receiver target last year. Seems like he’s locked into that role. Less competition for the WR1 spot on his own team compared to Moore, I figured.
My Takeaway
So after going through all that, watching them play, thinking about the quarterbacks, the other receivers… where did I land? It’s tough, honestly. They bring different things to the table.
Moore feels like the guy with the higher ceiling for those massive boom weeks. Big plays, touchdowns. He’s proven it. But that target competition now makes me pause a bit. Will he get the volume he needs every single week?
Flowers, on the other hand, feels like he might be more consistent, especially in formats where catches matter. He’s gonna get designed touches, those quick passes. He’s clearly a big part of that Ravens offense. Maybe fewer monster games than Moore, but maybe a steadier floor week to week?
Ultimately, my process just involved watching them, seeing how they operate within their offenses, and then layering on the team context. It wasn’t about fancy analytics, just putting in the time to observe and think it through. Moore’s the established power guy, Flowers is the quick jitterbug. Both really good players, just different ways they get it done. That’s what I saw when I put them side-by-side.
