Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers: Who should I start for Week 14 Fantasy Football?

Rashod Bateman and Zay Flowers are working toward a common goal in Week 14 as teammates. The two receivers will work to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers, but both are vying for your favor to start in fantasy football. The question boils down to whether you should trust Flowers against the full wrath of the Steelers defense or Bateman, with Flowers taking the attention away, opening things up.

It can be a tough choice, but Sportskeeda is here to help. Here's a look at both receivers and a recommendation.

Is Rashod Bateman a good fantasy pick in Week 14?

Rashod Bateman at Baltimore Ravens v Miami Dolphins - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Rashod Bateman is a usable fantasy football option in Week 14. According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Bateman is projected to earn about three catches for 43.6 yards with a 30% chance of a touchdown. He is expected to get about one rush for 0.3 yards as well, for what it's worth.

Consider Bateman a flex starter at best, but there are likely better receiving options on the waiver wire. Of course, the big question is whether he's a better choice than Flowers. Let's take a look at the starting receiver.

Is Zay Flowers a good fantasy pick in Week 14?

Zay Flowers at New York Jets v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Zay Flowers is a great option for Week 14. Lamar Jackson's starting receiver is projected to earn 5.6 catches for 70.6 yards with a 30% chance of a receiving touchdown. He is also expected to rush for 4.1 yards, perhaps on a Jet Sweep.

Consider Flowers to be a WR2 option in Week 14. The receiver is expected to hold his own, but is he the best option of the two receivers? Here's the final verdict.

Should I start Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers in Week 14 fantasy football?

Flowers vs Bateman - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool

In the end, Zay Flowers gets the nod, and it isn't close. Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool has projected Flowers to earn 15.3 points, 6.2 more than Rashod Bateman. With Bateman expected to earn just 9.1 points, stay away and go with Flowers.

Flowers will face plenty of heat as the team's starting receiver, but he is expected to break through and get plenty of production. If he lives up to projections, it will be about his second-best game of the season and his best since Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. Overall, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense has not lived up to its reputation this season, and Flowers is expected to take advantage.