Ryan Flournoy
Wide Receiver #80
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Ryan Flournoy's Target Volume Keeps Him Interesting
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy remains worth watching in deeper PPR leagues after drawing a season-high eight targets in Sunday's loss to Baltimore. He caught only two of them for 22 yards, so the production still has not matched the opportunities. Flournoy now has nine receptions for 67 yards on 18 targets through three games while continuing to work behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in the Dallas passing game. That makes him difficult to trust as an immediate starter, but 18 targets through three weeks is enough to keep him in the conversation. Flournoy ranks 44th overall among RotoBaller's Week 4 waiver options, with the recommendation geared toward 14-team PPR formats. He is a reasonable bench stash in deeper leagues if the targets continue, while managers in standard 10- or 12-team leagues can still wait to see if the production starts to follow.
Sep 29, 2026 11:35 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy Still Looking For 2026 Breakout Game
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy flashed a respectable degree of talent in multiple games in 2025. While it seemed like he might carve out a bigger role in his team's offense, there's just too much target competition -- wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens and tight end Jake Ferguson earn enough looks in the passing game to make Flournoy simply an ancillary piece of the offense. Without an injury to Lamb or Pickens, it's unlikely the third-year pro will have multiple big games any time soon. In dynasty fantasy football leagues, he should be stashed on 100 percent of rosters, but in all but the deepest redraft leagues, he's simply a handcuff with upside in case of injury. He's seen 10 targets through two games, catching seven of them for 45 receiving yards. In 29 career games, he has just three outings with double-digit PPR fantasy points, making him better suited for the bench in very deep redraft leagues and unrostered in the rest.
Sep 26, 2026 8:55 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy a Potential Long-Term Waiver Stash
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy saw the team's third-highest target share in Sunday's win over the Commanders, and although he's not a plug-and-play starter, he is worthy of waiver consideration as a long-term stash. Through two weeks, the third-year player has turned 11 targets into 45 receiving yards, but should either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens miss time, Flournoy could step into an important role in an offense that looks to have gotten back on track after a disappointing season-opener. Flournoy topped 100 yards twice in 2025, once in an early-season game missed by Lamb, and again in Week 14 when Lamb was limited to a 46% snap share. As an injury fill-in, Flournoy boasts a potential week-winning ceiling and is worth a low-priority claim in deeper leagues.
Sep 22, 2026 9:36 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy Hauls In Five Passes in Week 2 Win
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was targeted six times in his team's Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders. He caught five of those passes for 23 yards, totaling 7.3 PPR fantasy points. It's becoming increasingly apparent that he's not set to have much of a role in this offense this season -- while he could have a game here and there with a few big catches or a touchdown, he's at best the third option in this passing offense. He out-targeted tight end Jake Ferguson, but the latter scored two touchdowns in the match. Flournoy would be set to step into a much bigger role if either of Dallas' top-2 wideouts, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, were to get injured. As long as those two are healthy, Flournoy's ceiling is heavily capped. He's a dynasty stash and potential waiver wire target depending on the health of Pickens and Lamb, but for now, belongs on benches or on waivers for Week 3, when Dallas faces the Baltimore Ravens.
Sep 20, 2026 10:20 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy A WR4 For Week 2 vs Commanders
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy received praise last season for a handful of breakout games he put on film. But he's potentially the fourth (or fifth) option in the passing game for a team that features WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, tight end Jake Ferguson, and running back Javonte Williams. Flournoy is an ancillary piece in this offense, and would need to join a different team to have more opportunities in the passing game if none of those other players got injured. Another option would be the Cowboys offense having a gargantuan day against the Washington Commanders, their opponent in Week 2. The problem with that is that their Week 1 performance suggests that NFL defenses may have adjusted to Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's offensive schemes. The results of that wouldn't be pretty. Flournoy should continue to be stashed in dynasty fantasy football leagues, but in normal size redraft leagues, he's better off on waivers.
Sep 19, 2026 4:17 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy Remains a Worthy Stash Candidate Despite Quiet Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had a quiet game in his team's Week 1 loss to the New York Giants, recording two catches for 22 yards on four targets. However, Flournoy proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the WR3 in Dallas, as he was on the field for 71% of his team's offensive snaps on Sunday. As long as star Cowboys wideouts CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens remain healthy, Flournoy may be hard-pressed to provide consistent fantasy production. Still, the 26-year-old would immediately jump into a fantasy-relevant role if either Lamb or Pickens were to get injured. Flournoy may hold some standalone upside as well in what projects to be a high-volume Cowboys passing attack. In deeper fantasy leagues, Flournoy profiles as a worthy stash candidate to target on the waiver wire.
Sep 14, 2026 12:29 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy Catches Just Two Passes in Week 1 Defeat
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy, the subject of some amount of hype in the offseason, was targeted only four times in his team's Week 1 loss to their NFC East rival, the New York Giants. Flournoy was a non-factor in the offense, though that could have been said about everyone except their starting running back, Javonte Williams. Flournoy was third on his team in targets, behind both WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens but leading tight end Jake Ferguson. In future contests, Flournoy will likely flip-flop with Ferguson in involvement in the offense, making him not worth starting in fantasy football leagues. It would likely take an injury to either Lamb or Pickens to propel Flournoy, the clear Cowboys WR3, into a role big enough to make him worth putting in starting lineups. He should be left on the bench or on waivers in redraft fantasy leagues for the Cowboys Week 2 showdown at home with the Washington Commanders.
Sep 13, 2026 8:38 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy A Bench Stash For Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy flashed serious potential last season, especially when his teammate, WR CeeDee Lamb, was out with an ankle injury. Aside from a few big games, though, he didn't produce much, as the target competition was simply too fierce. Lamb shares the field with wide receiver George Pickens, one of the best in the NFL, and tight end Jake Ferguson, who's capable of playing well in any given week. Flournoy is more likely the odd man out, though he could see a few games here and there with nice production. It's simply impossible to predict when these might happen, even in good schematic matchups on paper. The New York Giants will face Dallas in Week 1, and their soft pass defense should allow Dallas' receivers plenty of space to get open and make catches. But it will likely be Lamb and Pickens absorbing most of the productive targets for fantasy football. Flournoy is an intriguing start in very deep dynasty leagues, but in typical redraft leagues, it's tough to trust him in starting lineups. He's a bench stash for now.
Sep 12, 2026 8:53 AM EST
Cowboys Sign Ryan Flournoy to One-Year Extension
The Dallas Cowboys have signed wide receiver Ryan Flournoy to a one-year extension worth up to $6 million, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Flournoy is coming off a career year as the No. 3 wide receiver in Dallas. The 26-year-old finished the 2025 season with 40 catches, 475 yards, and four touchdowns, producing in a big way despite operating behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in the pecking order. The Cowboys' offense showed that it can support a very high passing volume, so we'd expect Flournoy to remain in a fantasy-relevant role this upcoming season. He should be rostered in all 14+ team leagues, as well as some deeper 12+ team leagues.
Sep 10, 2026 8:42 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy a High-Upside Stash Option Entering 2026
Across 16 games in 2025, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy recorded 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets. Entering 2026, Flournoy remains behind star Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, which may make it difficult for him to provide consistently fantasy-relevant production. However, Flournoy closed the 2025 season strong, recording 20 catches for 241 yards and two touchdowns on 27 targets across his final four games played. The 26-year-old has also drawn positive buzz from both team personnel and Cowboys beat writers throughout this summer. When Dallas deploys three-wide receiver sets, the attention defenses are forced to give to Lamb and Pickens should open up the field for Flournoy. In leagues where he remains available, Flournoy profiles as a must-add stash for fantasy managers.
Sep 7, 2026 5:33 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy an Intriguing Late-Round Target Amidst Training Camp Buzz
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy established a role in his team's passing game in 2025, recording 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets across 16 games (four starts). Flournoy has a pair of high-volume target earners ahead of him on the Cowboys wide receiver depth chart in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, which may make it difficult for him to provide consistently fantasy-relevant production. However, Flournoy routinely garnered praise from both Cowboys coaches and reporters for his work throughout training camp and the preseason. If either Lamb or Pickens goes down with an injury for any stretch of time in 2026, Flournoy could immediately step into a high-value role in Dallas. As a late-round draft target, Flournoy should be on the radar of fantasy managers.
Sep 4, 2026 12:47 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy Locks Down Cowboys' WR3 Job
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy has turned a strong summer into a much firmer spot on the redraft radar. Flournoy entered camp as Dallas' third receiver behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and he has only strengthened his hold on that role. The Cowboys' latest unofficial depth chart lists him as a starter, while the team's own end-of-camp review said the 26-year-old had taken firm control of the No. 3 spot. Brian Schottenheimer also included Flournoy among the players who exceeded expectations this summer. He earned the opportunity after taking a big step in 2025, catching 40 of 56 targets for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games after managing just 102 receiving yards as a rookie. Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams has also praised Flournoy's deeper understanding of the offense as he enters Year 3. Lamb and Pickens will make consistent target volume difficult to find, with Jake Ferguson also heavily involved in the passing game. Flournoy isn't suddenly a weekly fantasy starter, but his role is considerably safer than it was a year ago. RotoBaller currently ranks him WR63, giving him legitimate late-round appeal in deeper redraft leagues.
Aug 28, 2026 10:22 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy Standing Out in Cowboys Camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy "continues to build" on his 2025 breakout, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Machota also reports that Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott "has a lot of trust" in Flournoy. Flournoy established himself as the WR3 in Dallas behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens last season, recording 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets across 16 games. As long as Lamb and Pickens stay healthy in 2026, it could be difficult for Flournoy to provide consistent production for fantasy managers. Still, the 26-year-old is an improving young player who appears to be carving out a role for himself in the Cowboys' offense. In deeper league formats and dynasty leagues, Flournoy could be worth rostering entering 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy Is Getting Harder to Ignore in Redraft Leagues
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy has moved a long way from the practice-squad spot he held at the start of last season. He finished 2025 with 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets, and Dallas now lists him as a starting receiver alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. That matters, even if the target ceiling is still pretty obvious. Flournoy's two 100-yard games last year both came when the Cowboys needed more from him, including a 9-115-1 line against Detroit after Lamb left with a concussion. He has kept building on that this summer. Dallas has talked openly about his improved route running and consistency, and Brian Schottenheimer has praised the work he put in during the offseason. KaVontae Turpin is still getting first-team reps, while Jake Ferguson gives Dak Prescott another established option in the middle of the field. Flournoy is RotoBaller's WR63, so nobody is asking him to become a weekly starter right away. For deeper leagues, though, the WR3 role and the flashes he showed last season make him a reasonable late-round swing.
Aug 13, 2026 10:58 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy's Offseason Work Draws More Praise
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy added muscle this offseason, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer has taken notice. Asked by Nicole Hutchison whether that change came from a conversation about helping Flournoy take the next step, Schottenheimer praised his "incredible" work ethic and called him another offseason award winner. The comments fit Flournoy's rise over the past year. After being waived at the end of training camp and returning on the practice squad, he earned his way back onto the active roster before Week 2. Flournoy went on to catch 40 of 56 targets for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games, highlighted by 114 yards against the Jets and 115 against the Lions. He now enters 2026 as Dallas' third receiver behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. That is a difficult setup for steady weekly volume, but Flournoy has already shown he can produce when called upon. He is best viewed as a deep-league watch-list option rather than a standard redraft target.
Jul 30, 2026 12:25 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy Remains Buried on One of the League's Top-Heaviest Depth Charts
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy recorded almost 500 receiving yards as a second-year player in 2025, but with nearly half that total coming in two games, he has yet to prove he can be consistently relied upon for fantasy purposes. Unsurprisingly, Flournoy's first blowup game came in Week 5 while five-time Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb was sidelined with a high ankle sprain, and his second came in a 74-point shootout with the Lions that Lamb exited early with a concussion. Capable of flashing in an expanded role, Flournoy remained a non-factor throughout the majority of the season, averaging only two catches for 19 yards across his remaining 13 games despite being a regular fixture on the field. The Cowboys deployed three-receiver sets at one of the league's highest rates in 2025, but when the other two receivers are Lamb and first-time Pro Bowler George Pickens, opportunities will be limited, helping to explain Flournoy's single-digit target share. The former sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri State remains a worthwhile selection late in best ball drafts, but in lineup leagues, RotoBaller's WR63 is likely to be found on waivers should an extended injury to one of the team's top pass-catchers clear the way for a more involved role.
Jul 20, 2026 6:13 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy Stands Out During Offseason Workouts
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer singled out wide receiver Ryan Flournoy as a player who stood out during the team's offseason workouts during organized team activities and minicamp, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. "Ryan Flournoy, I really think is taking the next step," Schottenheimer said. "I think he has a chance to be a terrific receiver in this league." The 26-year-old former sixth-rounder in 2024 out of Southeast Missouri State is the unquestioned WR3 going into the 2026 season behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and he has been given more of a leadership role this offseason as he heads into his third year in the NFL. Flournoy took a big step in his second season last year, catching 40 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (four starts) after posting a 10-102-0 line in his rookie campaign. RotoBaller currently has Flournoy ranked at No. 63 at the WR position, but if anything were to happen to either Lamb or Pickens, he'd become a must-add off the waiver wire in Dallas' pass-happy offense.
Jun 27, 2026 7:00 AM EST
Ryan Flournoy a Dynasty Stash with Little Standalone Value
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy showed sporadic flashes in his second season but remains little more than an end-of-bench dynasty stash. Across 15 games in 2025, he accumulated 475 receiving yards, but almost half of that came in two games: the first with CeeDee Lamb sidelined with a high-ankle sprain and the other in a wild primetime affair with the Lions that saw 74 total points scored and Dak Prescott dropping back to throw more than 50 times. Across 13 other contests, Flournoy averaged less than 19 yards per game while adding three touchdowns. Should Lamb or George Pickens miss extended time moving forward, the most obvious benefactor will continue to be tight end Jake Ferguson, but even as a third option in such a scenario, Flournoy could see enough opportunity in a high-powered Cowboys offense to make him fantasy viable as the occasional injury replacement or bye week fill-in. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR121, the 26-year-old Flournoy is by no means a must-roster player, but in shallower leagues, he should be floated in trade conversations before being viewed as an outright drop candidate.
Jun 13, 2026 5:49 AM EST
Is Ryan Flournoy a Dynasty Stash Candidate Due to Long-Term Upside in Dallas?
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy emerged as a steady complementary contributor in his second NFL season in 2025, finishing the year with 40 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets across 16 games. The 26-year-old took advantage of an early-season injury to star Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, recording 11 catches for 158 yards across the three games Lamb missed. With Lamb and George Pickens atop the wide receiver depth chart in Dallas, Flournoy looks to be stuck as his team's WR3 entering 2026. As long as both Lamb and Pickens are healthy, Flournoy's fantasy production ceiling is limited. However, Pickens is currently signed to the franchise tag and remains without a long-term extension in place in Dallas, putting his future with the team in question. Should the Cowboys decide to move on from Pickens either during or after the 2026 season, Flournoy would be in line for a significant role increase. In dynasty formats, Flournoy might be worth stashing for his long-term upside.
May 5, 2026 12:17 PM EST
Ryan Flournoy Faces a Hard Path to Fantasy Relevance Despite Rookie Season Flashes
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had some fantasy-relevant moments as a sixth-round rookie out of Southeast Missouri State, namely a six-catch, 114-yard outing in his first career start, filling in for the injured CeeDee Lamb. Unfortunately for Flournoy, when the Cowboys are at full health, the path to consistent fantasy contribution is obstructed from all sides. George Pickens was one of the biggest breakouts of 2025, and he appears slated to return for at least one more year on the franchise tag. Jake Ferguson was one of the most targeted tight ends in the league, and Lamb topped 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight year, despite missing three games. Impressively, Flournoy did lead the Cowboys in targets and receptions in a wild Week 14 loss to the Lions that saw him finish the game with 115 yards and a score in a week where Dallas had its full complement of pass catchers. Such flashes should not be unexpected from the big-bodied receiver in year two, but until the depth chart ahead of him thins out, Flournoy will be hard to trust with any sort of reliability outside of best ball formats.
Apr 12, 2026 5:39 AM EST
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