Top 100 Flex Rankings + Tiers (Week 4)

Ranked 28th overall as a clear fantasy start against the Miami Dolphins. Despite reports he might not get full work last week, Jones played 80% of snaps with 17 rushes, 58 yards, and 6 targets. The Dolphins represent the best matchup in fantasy football.

Brock Powers is not an Adonai Mitchell guy. Mitchell has no volume, no touchdowns, and dropped a touchdown last week. Powers didn't draft much of Mitchell and doesn't view him as a good player, especially with Khif Raymond taking offensive snaps directly off his plate.

With Travis Etienne out this week and likely next week, Alvin Kamara is expected to be involved for the Saints, though Brock Powers expresses uncertainty about his role. Chimera is projected to get between 8-12 rushes and 2-5 catches with first crack at goal line work, though Kendre has also received goal line opportunities. Powers suggests Kamara can be started if you have him, but notes the backfield situation is 'a huge mess.'

Ashton Jeanty has left every game the Raiders have played this year to have his ankle looked at at least once. However, Brock Powers does not recommend benching him unless you have elite alternatives like Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, and Jaylen Warren. He's a clear starter in most scenarios.

Robinson is in the tier one group of running backs projected for more than 20 full PPR points this week on Run the Sims.com per Brock Powers; clear fantasy starter.

Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked 96th. He is one of several receivers (along with Jakobi Meyers, Josh Cameron, Travis Hunter, and Brenton Strange) orbiting around Tuton and Parker Washington, who are the focus of the game plan. He had nine targets two weeks ago, making him touchdown-dependent for weekly value.

Brock Powers ranked Bowers as a clear fantasy starter despite returning from injury, starting him in every league without a specific snap limitation report. Powers cited Bowers' ceiling and per-route per-touch statistics as too high to bench a top 15-20 player without explicit injury concerns. Ranked 30th overall as a clear tight end one of the week.

Ranked 33rd overall as a start even with Jaylen Daniels starting at quarterback. However, Irving is listed on the practice report with an injury, creating a chance his touches are limited or he doesn't play Sunday.

Ranked 99th by Brock Powers. Described as a true what-the-heck flex play.

Obviously being started this week, averaging 23 points per game.

Being started against the Jaguars despite a tough defensive matchup; averaging 13 fantasy points per game. The appeal is primarily red zone usage and pass-catching ability.

McCaffrey is a clear fantasy starter with no world where you're benching him this week per Brock Powers.

Ranked 31st overall as a clear fantasy start.

Ranked 24th overall with elite workload. Only gave up one drive to AJ Dillon last week. With Jonathan Brooks out 6–8 weeks, Hubbard should get 18–24 touches per week. The Lions defense has given it up to absolutely everyone, making this a favorable matchup.

Averaging 2.8 PPG but showed promise last week, nearly scoring a touchdown. Brock Powers believes Loveland can still earn volume and play time, though he lacks the ceiling of Bowers or McBride and will likely have only a couple of big games rather than a season-long breakout. Critically, Loveland's points count more than other positions because he plays tight end, where the median projection is lower and people generally struggle to fill the position in lineups.

Ranked 101st by Brock Powers.

DJ Moore was out injured last week and is being added to rankings. Brock Powers would rank DJ Moore in the 40s, right around Hampton McCoy Higgins' range, indicating strong mid-tier WR value once healthy.

Ranked 23rd overall as a clear fantasy starter. Brock Powers is not worried about Swift's workload despite the backup quarterback situation (Ben or Case Keenum). Swift played 69% of snaps with 20 rushes and 3 targets against the Eagles (10 fantasy points), and the Jets represent an even easier matchup than the Eagles.

Ranked 97th by Brock Powers. Role is being negatively impacted by Nico Collins' return from injury, which will reduce Schultz's target share and overall value.

Brock Powers really likes Darren Waller this week, particularly if Jaylen Coker does not play. Had 8 targets last week, got 51% of snaps, ran 28 routes, and is a big red zone weapon. Powers feels good about his weekly value.

David Montgomery is trending in the wrong direction, giving up work to Woody Marks. He got only 11 rushes and 2 targets last week. Brock Powers does not feel good about him and does not have him as a sit in 12-team leagues yet, but if Woody Marks gets more work this upcoming week, Montgomery's weekly ranking will be significantly downgraded.

Brock Powers ranks Deebo Samuel at 43 overall this week and calls him a huge riser. He is ranked much higher this week than in rest-of-season rankings because Mike Evans is not expected to play, which should shift game flow toward Deebo and reduce Patrick Mahomes' coverage. Powers also wonders if Deebo will get work as a rusher, and believes he shows himself as a potential starter this week.

Denzel Boston came off a bad game with two catches for 41 yards; Brock Powers ranks him as a borderline flex play and thinks he is more startable than Conpsion because his good games are likely to include a longer touchdown, whereas Conpsion's games rely more on volume (he had nine targets last week but only a 33% catchable target rate). Boston is ranked one spot ahead of Conpsion.

Henry is in the tier one group projected for more than 20 full PPR points this week on Run the Sims.com per Brock Powers; has a revenge spot against the Tennessee Titans with no world where you're benching him.

Ranked 32nd overall against the Rams in a slightly more difficult matchup, but there's really no scenario where you're benching him.

Having a nightmare start to the year. Finally scored a touchdown but only earned 5 targets last week. Brock Powers concerned that if Seahawks start playing Jeremy Bernard more—who has shown greater ability to earn volume—it would be very bad for Metcalf's fantasy outlook.

Ranked 26th overall. With Adonai Mitchell out this week (weak toe with injured finger), Wilson should see a target share north of 30%.

Ranked 29th overall as a clear fantasy start against the Texans.

Has the same concerns as Neighbors regarding the overall passing game with Lamar Jackson. Likely has only produced 2 for 13 and 5 for 33 in his two games with Jackson and is not playing every snap because he is not a particularly good run blocker, making his profile hard to reason out.

Ranked 68 overall. Brock Powers not feeling great about starting him, indicating limited confidence in fantasy production.

Ranked 10th overall as a clear fantasy starter against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jadarian Price is ranked 79th by Brock Powers, who notes that ranking 'is probably even too high.' With Zack Charbanet's practice window opening and Emanuel Wilson involved, Price's path to fantasy points is limited. Powers suggests Price's only hope is if the team beats the Chargers by a large margin, which they probably will, and he gets goal line work.

Ranked 11th overall as a clear fantasy starter against the New England Patriots.

Being started against the Houston Texans with a top-five running back workload in the entire NFL. The Texans have given up more rushing yards than expected; while their pass rush is strong, their overall pass defense is mediocre.

Brock Powers is very worried about Jaylen Daniels' impact on receiver volume. Daniels is expected to have a very low percentage of his drop backs turn into targets relative to league average—potentially only 75% compared to elite passers like Matt Stafford who exceed 95%—due to sacks, throwaways, and scrambles. This uncertainty about the quarterback's performance will limit receiving options for Cardinals receivers.

Ranked 34th overall as a clear start, but usage has been confounding to start the year: only 3 targets in week one, 8 for 138 yards against Jacksonville, then 7 targets with only 2 receptions for 10 yards against the Rams with Pat Bryant scoring the touchdown. Brock Powers is less worried than average analysts because Courtland Sutton's role is clearly over, which should open up more opportunity for Waddle going forward.

Brock Powers ranks Warren as one of his biggest risers from rest-of-season to this week's rankings. Warren plays the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night after posting basically the best usage game of his career last week, following 50 snaps the prior week. Rico Dattle has been announced out, clearing the backfield. Warren is a must-start in every league where he was drafted, with no scenario where he would be benched.

Jaylen Wright is ranked eight spots behind Romeo Doubs. Despite reports he will get first crack at being the starter, Brock Powers is worried about his health: he has a foot injury, did not play last week, and was also listed with a stinger. Powers is concerned about how he gets healthy enough to handle the volume against Minnesota and thinks it is likely going to be a time share.

Brock Powers ranks Love as another huge riser. Love had a breakout last week, finishing as the RB1 with 64% of snaps, 21 rushes, 5 targets, and a receiving touchdown. Now facing the New York Giants starting Jameis Winston as a road favorite, Love should be able to play downhill. There's enough volume for both Love and Tyler Algier, with Love likely seeing 20+ touches. He was a big riser in rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked 9th overall as a clear fantasy starter against the Commanders.

Jordan Addison is a huge riser in Brock Powers' rankings because Justin Jefferson is not expected to play. Against the Miami Dolphins, one of the best matchups available, Addison should see 7-12 targets. Powers views this as a clear spot start if Addison is on the bench, as Jawan Jennings, TJ Hawkinson, Ty Felton, and Miles Price have not shown the ability to earn volume.

Josh Downs has shown the ability to earn volume with 9 and 11 targets in two games without Alec Pierce. He has been awesome with over 2 yards per route run. Though he has not scored a touchdown yet, Brock Powers feels very good about him against the Commanders' Swiss cheese secondary.

Ranked 66 in tight end rankings, right behind Travis Kelce. Brock Powers highlights that tight end twos (TEs 6-12) are having some of the best seasons in fantasy football, with WR2s scoring fewer fantasy points than ever, making mid-tier tight ends valuable.

Khalif Raymond's arrival is expected to significantly impact the receiving room; Brock Powers notes that Raymond will eliminate Roman Dunce from scoring fantasy points, as Burden will lead the team in targets. Raymond's presence in the offense is expected to reshape target distribution.

Hunt is ranked at 21 with a very good matchup against the Rams, getting to play downhill against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kenny Gainwell saw an increased role in the passing game last week with five targets, though only two catches; there is a chance Bucky Irving does not play or plays in limited capacity due to injury, which would make Gainwell a slightly better flex starter. Ranked 83rd.

Walker is in the tier one group of running backs projected for more than 20 full PPR points this week on Run the Sims.com per Brock Powers; clear fantasy starter.

Luther Burden ranked at 47 overall with 11 targets, 7 receptions, 61 yards, and a touchdown last week. Averaging 11.8 points per game with good usage and designed red zone opportunities. Brock Powers believes he should be a starting wide receiver three at worst in fantasy football, and should not be benched against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL just because of Khif Raymond's presence, noting Raymond is 32 years old.

Brock Powers is not particularly worried about Marvin Harrison Jr., contrasting his confidence in Harrison with his concerns about Michael Wilson's role limitations.

Ranked 37th overall. Golden is second in the entire NFL among pass catchers in expected fantasy points, averaging 15.4 points per game, supporting a strong weekly ranking.

After dropping a pass last week, Aaron Rodgers turned to the sideline and said 'This guy sucks' (or possibly 'This play sucks'). If Rodgers was referring to Pittman, it would indicate increased Jeremy Bernard playing time, suggesting Pittman's role could be diminished.

Ranked at 59 by Brock Powers. Had an insanely good game last week with 11 receptions, 89 yards, and one touchdown, but usage before that had been very poor. Powers' concern is that Wilson is definitely not the red zone guy (that's McBride) and doesn't always consistently dominate between the 20s. He views Wilson as a nice little tertiary wide receiver start, not a primary target.

Returning from injury and being added to rankings. Brock Powers would rank Nico Collins in the 20s, indicating strong top-tier WR value once he returns to action.

Olie Gordon is ranked 81st and is a huge 10.5-point underdog against the Minnesota Vikings defense; there is uncertainty about whether he will even be the starting running back, with Jaylen Wright potentially getting the start instead.

Brock Powers ranked Gordon as low as possible due to a huge matchup disadvantage: Gordon is a 10.5-point underdog against a good Minnesota Vikings defense.

Brock Powers ranks Washington at 18 with very high expectations against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game features a 24.5-point total, indicating a high-scoring environment that favors pass catchers.

Pat Bryant scored 14 points last week against the San Francisco 49ers in a good offensive environment game; Brock Powers expects to see a decent amount of passing from both teams and has him ranked 82nd.

Nakua is not a concern this week despite coming back from injury per Brock Powers; the ceiling is too high and per-route per-touch statistics are too strong to bench a top 15-20 player without a specific injury report limiting snaps. Powers started him last week as a clear fantasy starter, and Nakua should be started against the Philadelphia Eagles in all leagues.

Brock Powers is certain that he does not want to start Quentin Johnston. The only thing he is certain of with the Chargers is to avoid Johnston.

Rice is a clear fantasy starter with no world where you're benching him this week per Brock Powers.

Romeo Doubs is on the field running a ton of routes with 67-73% snap rates and eight overall targets each of the last two weeks, but Brock Powers does not think he is any good and does not think Drake May is playing very well. Ranked 88th.

Ranked 69 overall. Brock Powers notes he feels fine; fantasy value is entirely touchdown-dependent—any week he scores a touchdown he'll be good, any week he doesn't he'll be bad.

Ranked at 69. Brock Powers notes he feels fine and is touchdown-dependent: any week he scores a touchdown, he'll be good; any week he doesn't, it'll be bad.

Brock Powers ranks Barkley at 17 against the Rams. While the matchup doesn't feel great, Barkley is a very hard player to bench due to his elite talent and workload.

Stefon Diggs is a clear start for Brock Powers even with Marcus Mariota at quarterback. He earned 7 targets last week and didn't do much with them, but the Colts defensive matchup is a good one. Note: this is the London game, so it requires early decision-making.

Despite 95% snap share last week and slot usage, Ted Ginn Jr. has not been efficient and is not earning targets out of the slot. Brock Powers speculates that Ginn's reported 20-pound off-season weight gain may have affected his play, questioning whether his route running remains sharp.

Despite earning nine targets and scoring a touchdown last week, Brock Powers is not a Terry McLaurin guy in general. Powers believes Stefon Diggs has shown a greater ability to earn volume at his age than McLaurin.

Having a nice start to his season and leads the entire NFL in yards after catch. However, there is a slight concern about overall receiving volume for the Kansas City Chiefs given uncertainty about drop back volume against the Raiders.

Trey Harris had a decent game last week and earned seven targets. Brock Powers has him ranked ahead of Quentin Johnston in his rankings.

Brock Powers ranks Trey McBride at 42 overall this week. Powers notes that George KD is ranked above McBride only due to game flow considerations, but acknowledges that ranking is probably wrong and that McBride is clearly a starter who could be argued either way.

Having a very bad fantasy season. Golden and Watson earning targets at such high rates with condensed target shares, leaving nothing for Craft. Career scoring came with Yak and efficiency (led NFL in yards after catch per reception twice), but unable to finish seasons due to injuries. Volume has never been there; if he has to rely on efficiency while coming back from ACL injury, upside may not materialize.

Woody Marks is ranked as a borderline flex play with five catches for 15 yards last week and six targets the week before. Aaron Wilson reported that the team is transitioning to getting him more work in the backfield instead of David Montgomery.

Xavier Worthy ranked 76th in Brock Powers' rankings.

Brock Powers started Flowers in all leagues despite limited route volume (14 routes last week), citing ceiling and per-route per-touch statistics as too strong to bench. Ranked 22nd overall as a clear fantasy starter in the S/A/B tier group.