NFL Fantasy Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Top Picks For Ravens vs Lions’ MNF Matchup ft. Zay Flowers, Amon-Ra St. Brown and More

September 22, 2025 | 2:41 PM EDT

Week 3’s Monday Night Football tilt between the Ravens and Lions comes with more than just playoff implications; it could swing fantasy matchups on the last day of Week 3.

Baltimore has leaned on a revamped passing game led by Lamar Jackson and rookie wideout Zay Flowers, while Detroit continues to thrive with Jared Goff finding Amon-Ra St. Brown and an emerging backfield tandem. With Vegas setting the total north of 50 points, this one has the look of a high-scoring fantasy game.

Ravens vs Lions Start ’em Sit ’em

Players to Start

Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens

Flowers has wasted no time becoming Jackson’s favorite target. He’s averaging over 100 yards a game and creating separation all over the field. Detroit’s secondary, which has already given up multiple explosive plays this season, looks vulnerable here.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions

Goff’s most trusted option continues to churn out double-digit targets. St. Brown ranks near the top of the league in yards after the catch, making him as reliable as any wideout in fantasy.

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions

Gibbs’ snap share has climbed each week, and his pass-catching chops make him a tough cover for linebackers. Expect the Lions to feature him heavily on screens and checkdowns.

Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens

Jackson’s blend of rushing and passing volume makes him an automatic start. With the high total number, there should be plenty of scoring, and Jackson averages over 26 fantasy points in both his first two games thus far.

Jameson Williams, WR, Lions

The speedster is still inconsistent, but his big-play potential is worth chasing in a game where Detroit may need to stretch the field.

Players to Sit

Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens

Andrews hasn’t looked like his usual dominant self. With Flowers commanding so many targets, his ceiling is capped for now.

David Montgomery, RB, Lions

Montgomery’s usage is trending down as Gibbs takes on a bigger role. Without goal-line carries, his value dips sharply.

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Ravens

Hopkins is still searching for rhythm in Baltimore’s offense. Flowers has been dominant as the primary receiver, until Hopkins’ target share rises, he’s a risky fantasy play.

Brock Wright, TE, Lions

Wright’s workload is too inconsistent to bank on. Despite a positive week last week, LaPorta should bounce back, making Wright a bench move for the week.

Bottom Line

The Ravens and Lions have enough offensive firepower to make this Monday night clash a fantasy feast. Lock in Flowers and St. Brown as must starts tonight. If the game gets anywhere near the total that Vegas is projecting, there should be plenty of scoring to help fantasy managers steal wins on Monday night.