Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings

Faces a very tough defensive matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, which the source cites as a concern for his fantasy performance.

Ranked 89th in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings, placing him in the fringe consideration tier of players who may not be week-one starts despite being owned.

The source expresses strong confidence in Adonai Mitchell as part of a bullish Jets offense outlook, stating 'I really like Adonai Mitchell' alongside confidence in Gino Smith playing league-average quarterback and the team's overall potential. Ranked 112th in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked at 104 in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source wants to see him play through an ankle injury and get 75–80% of routes before ranking him higher next week.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts with projection to finish top 15 PPR points, but source expresses significant concern about the Falcons' quarterback situation, worrying that Deshaun Watson may be the worst quarterback in the NFL, which could negatively impact Robinson's production despite the tier placement.

Ranked 91st in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings, placing him in the fringe consideration tier of players who may not be week-one starts despite being owned.

Breece Hall is ranked in the B tier against the Titans in Week 1 with an 18.5-point implied team total for the New York Jets. The source believes this total 'seems a little bit low' and is making 'pretty large bets on the New York Jets this year,' expecting Gino Smith to play like a league-average quarterback. The source expresses strong confidence: 'I really like Bree.'

Ranked in the 113-121 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings by the source.

Ranked in Week 1 FLEX rankings (exact rank not specified in transcript).

Ranked 79th in Week 1 FLEX rankings, significantly lower than preseason season-long ranking. The source is already losing confidence, stating 'I'm already starting to not believe in the Brian Thomas Jr. experience' and may move him down further by Sunday morning. The concern stems from his role as the sacrificial X receiver in the Jaguars offense, with role clarity to be monitored.

Ranked 28th in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Miami Dolphins. The source calls Bowers 'the story of the fantasy football season' and projects he could have 14 receptions in this game. If Bowers has a 'crazy absurd statline' against Miami, many fantasy drafters will regret taking Drake London over him, suggesting significant upside potential.

Ranked 31st in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source is curious about his high-value touch discrepancy versus Kenneth Gainwell; if Irving gets red zone touches (inside the 10-yard line), goal-line carries (inside the 5), and three to four targets per game, the source will move him up significantly in rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked one spot behind Chris Bell in Week 1 FLEX rankings, positioned in the mid-tier receiver tier after Keenan Allen and Chika Conquo.

Ranked 132nd in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked 73rd in week one FLEX rankings. The source benched Tate as a flex starter in favor of Quentin Johnston in an experts league, citing uncertainty about deployment patterns alongside Janelle Ridley and tight ends. The source wants to see actual usage before committing to Tate.

Ranked in A tier for Week 1 flex starts; steamed up to be a first-round pick by end of draft season; faces easy matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers (run and pass funnel) with Bengals' 27-point implied team total. Source will monitor third-down and high-value touch split with Samaje Perine, as Perine is one of the better passing-down backs in the NFL; if Brown loses high-value touches, source may rank him lower moving forward.

Ranked one spot ahead of Caleb Douglas in Week 1 FLEX rankings, positioned in the mid-tier receiver group after Keenan Allen and Chika Conquo.

Packers passing down back/fullback; will handle passing down work while Marshon Lloyd handles outside zone runs.

Ranked 62nd in Week 1 flex rankings. Mattek Fantasy Football acknowledges significant separation from Ibuka could look silly after Week 1, but believes Godwin could be the number one wide receiver for Tampa Bay, potentially ahead of Mike Evans who may be hampered by turf toe.

Ranked inside top 100 FLEX players for Week 1 despite being on a team with 24.5-point total. Kansas City is a huge favorite and will be playing downhill all game, making him easy to start in most spots. May get first rush and goal line work against Jacksonville, though soft matchup allows both Jaguars running backs to score touchdowns or exceed 12 PPR points.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked 50th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source wanted to rank him lower and Matthew Golden higher, but felt unable to do so in good conscience, keeping Watson closer to consensus on Flock Fantasy.

Ranked 63rd in Week 1 FLEX rankings, one spot ahead of Jonathan Brooks. Expected to be the starting running back for the Panthers with Brooks as the passing-down back. However, the source notes the team will play the hot hand, and either back could see increased work if performing better in-game, citing precedent from last season.

Competing with Luther Burden and Roma Dunay for targets and end zone work in the Bears offense. Mattek Fantasy Football acknowledges risk that Loveland could outscore Burden in receiving touchdowns despite Burden potentially leading the team in targets, creating uncertainty around Week 1 role clarity.

Sutton is now the secondary receiver in the Broncos offense, described as 'very much the Robin or maybe even the Alfred to Jaylen Waddle's Batman,' indicating a significantly diminished role relative to Waddle in the passing game.

Ranked 60th in week one FLEX rankings; faces a very difficult matchup against the Houston Texans defense.

DeAndre Swift is ranked 22nd in Week 1 FLEX rankings and faces an elite matchup. Kyle Manungai is coming back from a knee injury and might not even play in the game; if Manungai is ruled out, the source may move Swift even higher in the rankings. The source expects 'fireworks from the Chicago Bears to start this year.'

Waller (listed as 'Goddard' in context, but referring to established elite tight ends) is grouped among the most reliable tight end options with 87% snap share, 82% route participation, 6-10 targets per game, and strong touchdown probability.

Ranked 34th against the Bills in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source questions this ranking given Montgomery's 9.8 fantasy points per game average last season; his rest-of-season ranking could move up or down based on the split with Woody Marks in this game.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked 111th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked in Week 1 FLEX rankings (exact rank not specified in transcript). Ranked in the 113-121 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings by the source.

Ranked in A tier for Week 1 flex starts; faces Indianapolis Colts with 25.5-point implied total for Tennessee; source is curious to see if talk about using him more in the passing game ends up being real.

Ranked 30th in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 65th in week one FLEX rankings.

Ranked 27th in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Steelers. Source expresses concern about the Falcons' quarterback situation, worrying that Deshaun Watson may be the worst quarterback in the NFL, which could negatively impact London's production.

Ranked in the 136-150 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Garrett Wilson is ranked 36th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source expresses strong confidence in Wilson as part of a bullish Jets offense outlook, stating 'I really like Garrett Wilson' alongside confidence in Gino Smith playing league-average quarterback and the team's overall potential.

Ranked in the 136-150 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings; the source notes ranking him 'against my will,' indicating reluctance or skepticism about his placement.

Ranked 69th in week one FLEX rankings, which is well ahead of expert consensus. The source believes Kittle is undervalued relative to the market.

George Pickens is ranked in the B tier of Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Giants.

Ranked at 84 in Week 1 FLEX. The source highlights secondary tight ends like Fannon as much better plays than historically; these players typically play 87% of snaps, run 82% of routes, get 6-10 targets, and have good touchdown probability.

Ranked 115th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source notes Hunter Henry was a tight end with guaranteed volume last year but expresses concern that Eli Raren's arrival may reduce his target share and role in the offense.

Ranked at 106 in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 66th in week one FLEX rankings against the Chiefs. Expected to be a nice early-down option; his week one performance will hinge on whether he scores a touchdown.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked 113th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Has a broken thumb in a brace heading into Week 1; source will monitor impact on role and production. Ranked 103rd in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 90th in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings, placing him in the fringe consideration tier of players who may not be week-one starts despite being owned.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked in A tier for Week 1 flex starts but faces very difficult matchup against Houston Texans, described as probably the most difficult defensive matchup in the NFL right now; Texans' front four is described as completely unbelievable and doesn't even need to blitz to generate pressure. Source will monitor how passing-down touches are distributed; if Cook receives five or six receptions, source would be tempted to move him up in rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked 46th in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Saints. The source recommends starting all Lions players this week due to favorable matchup conditions.

Javante Williams is ranked at 18 in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the New York Giants with a 25.5 implied team total. The source notes Williams doesn't appear to be splitting work with Malik Davis, suggesting a featured role; the source projects a plausible game line of 21 rushes, 104 yards, and two touchdowns.

Ranked at 81 in Week 1 FLEX rankings; the source may flip-flop ranking with Tucker Craft (ranked 80) before Sunday, indicating uncertainty between the two players at this tier.

Ranked at 96 in Week 1 FLEX rankings; source describes as 'a pretty good click' at that ADP, suggesting solid value at the position.

Ranked 37th in Week 1 FLEX rankings but the source expects him to have an absolute field day against the Kansas City Chiefs; projects he will crush them, suggesting prior concerns about his medical tent visits will be alleviated after this matchup.

Ranked 48th in Week 1 FLEX rankings, much higher than the source's redraft or rest-of-season rankings. He faces an awesome matchup against the terrible Atlanta Falcons and is listed as the running back one on the depth chart. The source plans to monitor Week 1 usage to confirm role.

Ranked 39th in Week 1 FLEX rankings and expected to play. If he does not play, Tyler Algier will be moved significantly up in the source's rankings.

Ranked 130th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by the source.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked 64th in Week 1 FLEX rankings, one spot behind Chuba Hubbard. Expected to be the passing-down back for the Panthers, but the source notes the team will play the hot hand and either back could see increased work if performing better in-game.

Ranked 86th in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings as part of the Green Bay Packers receiving group.

Ranked at 76 in Week 1 FLEX rankings, significantly higher than Keenan Allen. The source identifies Downs as 'one of the biggest breakout stars in fantasy football,' expecting the Colts to throw heavily (potentially 40+ drop backs) against the Ravens, which should support a strong statistical line for Downs. The source ranks Downs firmly ahead of Keenan Allen, signaling confidence in Downs' upside relative to the veteran receiver.

Justin Jefferson was widely available at the end of the first round in fantasy drafts despite finishing number one overall at the position historically and ranking second in the entire NFL amongst active players in receiving yards per game. Ranked at 16 in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Packers. The source notes if Kyler Murray performs well, Jefferson could rank ahead of Amon-Ra St. Brown and potentially even Jamar Chase and JSN for the rest of the season.

Jawan Johnson is ranked 96th in Week 1 FLEX rankings and is identified as the most popular undrafted tight end start this week. He averaged 10.6 points per game last year with very good overall fantasy football production, making him a pretty good play at his ranking.

The source wanted to rank Keenan Allen higher but needs to see him play first. More significantly, the source explicitly states that Josh Downs is firmly ahead of Keenan Allen in the Week 1 FLEX rankings, indicating the source believes Downs has better fantasy upside or is a safer play than Allen. Allen is positioned ahead of Chika Conquo, Chris Bell, and Caleb Douglas in the mid-tier receiver tier.

Kenneth Gainwell is mentioned in comparison to Bucky Irving regarding the discrepancy in high-value touches between the two running backs, suggesting uncertainty about their respective roles and red zone opportunity distribution.

Ranked 75th in week one FLEX rankings. The source expresses high volatility in conviction, predicting Gainwell will either rank significantly higher or drop to E tier in the following week's rankings based on week one performance.

Kenneth Walker is ranked at 17 in Week 1 FLEX rankings against Denver with a 23 implied team total for Kansas City. Offseason talk suggests Walker will be used in the screen game and as a receiver; with Kansas City's left tackle Josh Simmons out and the Chiefs unlikely to run the ball down Denver's throat, Walker's receiving role could be a great spot to showcase his versatility. A strong Chiefs offensive performance where Walker looks good could result in ranking Chiefs players a tier or two higher for the rest of the season. Additionally, Walker's rushing volume is projected to replace some of Rashee Rice's short-area targets in the Chiefs' offense; if Walker does not produce on the ground, Rice could see increased target volume.

Ranked 61st in week one FLEX rankings. The source will monitor how concentrated and efficient the Falcons offense proves to be in week one, as Pitts' performance will depend on the team's overall offensive efficiency.

Lan Larrison may take some work off the table for Rondre Stevenson, but the source is uncertain about his role impact.

Ranked 51st in Week 1 FLEX rankings; the source wanted to rank him higher. The source expresses aggressive bullishness on Burden but acknowledges a key risk: he could lead the team in targets overall but finish third on the team in receiving touchdowns if Colston Loveland and Roma Dunay outscore him in the end zone.

Mark Andrews is ranked 97th in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 68th in week one FLEX rankings.

Ranked at 83 in Week 1 FLEX rankings as part of Green Bay Packers receiving group.

Ranked 74th in week one FLEX rankings, positioned not far behind DK Metcalf in the source's rankings.

Ranked at 78 in Week 1 FLEX rankings. The source considered flipping Wilson ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. but lacks conviction to make the move yet, suggesting possible ranking adjustment in the following week.

Ranked 56th in Week 1 flex rankings for the Australia game. May be hampered by turf toe entering Week 1, which could limit his role relative to Chris Godwin. Mattek Fantasy Football acknowledges uncertainty about whether Evans or Godwin will be the primary target for Tampa Bay.

Mike Washington Jr. is ranked 119th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. However, the source plans to move him way up in rankings if Ashton Gentry is ruled out with his ankle injury, positioning Washington as the primary option in an elite matchup.

Nico Collins is ranked at 19 in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Buffalo Bills.

Ranked 54th in Week 1 flex rankings; Mattek Fantasy Football plans to start him in every league. Source notes uncertainty about Jaguars wide receiver depth chart with Washington as potential WR1, Travis Hunter barely playing, Brian Thomas Jr. as sacrificial X, and Jakobi Meyers with broken thumb in brace. Will monitor Week 1 information to confirm role.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Ranked 70th in week one FLEX rankings.

Ranked 40th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. Source projects Kenneth Walker's rushing volume will replace Rice's short-area targets, supporting this ranking. However, if Chiefs cannot generate rushing production, Rice could easily post 8 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown because that may be the only way the Chiefs move the ball; dual-outcome scenario dependent on Walker's effectiveness.

R.J. Harvey is ranked 95th in Week 1 FLEX rankings and is expected to play in a Darren Sproles or Pierre Thomas style pass-catching role inside the Denver Broncos offense, but may be behind Jonah Coleman, which limits his ranking. The source would be excited if Harvey got 6 receptions and a touchdown.

Romeo Doubs is ranked 98th in Week 1 FLEX rankings against the Seahawks.

Ranked 67th in week one FLEX rankings.

Samaje Perine is one of the better passing-down backs in the NFL. The source will monitor the third-down and high-value touch split with Chase Brown, as Perine's role could impact Brown's production moving forward.

Ranked in S tier for Week 1 flex starts; the source projects all S-tier players to finish top 15 PPR points this week.

Stefon Diggs is ranked 94th in Week 1 FLEX rankings and is identified as a player the source could see being a huge riser in rankings next week.

Ranked 150th in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings, closing out the source's top 150 rankings.

Ranked 33rd in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Travis Etienne is ranked in the B tier against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Alvin Kamara is coming back from a knee injury and Deon Neil was waived, creating a scenario where Audrey Esté might be the backup running back for New Orleans. The source projects Etienne could have an 85% snap share and states that whatever rushing and receiving performance lines are set for him are 'probably too low.' Strong recommendation: 'I would not be leaving Travis ETN on my bench really in any format.'

Expected to barely play in Week 1 for Jacksonville Jaguars. Mattek Fantasy Football will monitor actual role in game as part of uncertainty around Jaguars wide receiver depth chart.

Ranked 88th in Week 1 FLEX rankings. Mattek highlights Kelce as a reliable tight end option with predictable high-floor production: 87% snap share, 82% route participation, 6–10 targets per game, and strong touchdown probability in any given week. Mattek emphasizes the consistency: 'don't you just know what you're getting out of Kelce... these guys are going to play 87% of the snaps. They're going to run 82% of the routes. They're going to get between like six and 10 targets.'

Ranked in the 136-150 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked at 107 in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 38th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked at 80 in Week 1 FLEX rankings; the source indicates potential downward movement by Sunday morning and may flip-flop ranking with Jaden Reed (ranked 81), suggesting uncertainty and possible further decline in confidence.

Ranked 59th in week one FLEX rankings.

Ranked in the 144-150 range in Week 1 FLEX rankings. Included in the source's top 150 flex players for Week 1.

Ranked 118th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked 71st in week one FLEX rankings, ahead of expert consensus. The source projects Worthy as an 85% route share player with Patrick Mahomes, the best quarterback in the NFL. The source recommends starting him, noting the Chiefs will need to pass frequently against the Broncos in what should be a tight game throughout. Worthy is healthy with no shoulder injury limitations.

Ranked 32nd in Week 1 FLEX rankings.