Top 100 FLEX Rankings + Tiers (Week 5)

Ranked 24th in the source's weekly rankings. The source notes that 'the role for him has been quite good,' indicating consistent playing time and opportunity in the offense.

Looks like the least efficient runner in the National Football League; if you start him, you are just really hoping he scores a touchdown. Mattek Fantasy Football questions how to justify using Kamara as a low-end flex option, suggesting uncertainty about his role or production at this tier.

Antonio Williams is a pretty interesting flex start this week with Diggs ruled out. Jaden Daniels is back in the game and should see full routes for Antonio Williams. He had an 82-yard touchdown called back last week by a ticky-tack penalty that would have significantly improved his fantasy outlook.

The source feels 'pretty good about starting Braelon Allen' and notes that he 'has had every touch of the ball in games or in snaps that Breeze Hall has not played.' However, the source ranks Mike Washington Jr. ahead of him. The source also notes that 'the coaches did make a note that Isaiah Davis does have a role in the offense and that they had specific sequences planned for Isaiah Davis last week, but they just did not have any drives long enough to get him on the field because they only ran 32 offensive plays,' suggesting limited competition for touches when Hall is out.

Low-end flex option whose ceiling is limited; success depends on scoring a touchdown or long touchdown to win fantasy matchups.

Ranked B tier at position 17 against New England Patriots. Mattek notes four of the top six defensive backs for New England are not playing this weekend, creating favorable matchup conditions for Bowers.

Source has Bucky Irving ranked at 34.

The source ranks Cam Sutton at 33 and expresses concern that he is not being used as a passing-down back, which limits his elite fantasy upside. The source expects Sutton to receive 15–18 rushes, but Najee Harris is being used in goal-line situations, further constraining Sutton's scoring opportunities.

Mattek is buying the breakout a little bit. Caution: reports indicate he left Thursday practice for the Tennessee Titans and might be legitimately questionable. However, anyone with a 42% target share needs to be taken seriously in fantasy football.

Ranked B tier at position 14 in flex rankings.

Ranked B tier with good touchdown scoring chance against Miami Dolphins. Chase Brown is not a particularly efficient rusher but contributes significantly in passing game, and has history of scoring touchdowns in this matchup.

Ranked B tier at position 19 in typical matchup against Minnesota Vikings with relatively low team total. The source notes 'The Ave volume has been preposterous this year in fantasy football,' indicating exceptional target volume supporting his ranking.

Ranked A tier by Mattek Fantasy Football, indicating strong fantasy projection and matchup quality.

Ranked 35th in the source's weekly rankings, slightly ahead of Matthew Golden. The source is high on the Chicago-Green Bay matchup for fantasy because Green Bay cannot run effectively and will be forced to pass if they get ahead, while the Bears have not been in heavy pass game script yet and the source expects their defense to show cracks and offense to provide fireworks.

Colston Loveland led the Chicago Bears in targets last week. Mattek Fantasy Football would love to move him up in rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked A tier by Mattek Fantasy Football with strong conviction. Expected to see approximately 22 touches in player prop markets; ranked third among all NFL players in rushing plus receiving yards for the weekend. With Kyle Manungai not playing against Green Bay Packers, Swift is positioned for 22–30 touches with strong rushing touchdown upside. The source states 'no scenario really where I would be benching DeAndre Swift.'

Ranked 99th in flex rankings; the source notes 'you can always do worse' at this ranking tier.

Despite facing a good matchup, Montgomery lacks efficiency and is stuck in a drive-to-drive rotation with Woody Marks, limiting upside. Mattek Fantasy Football ranks him poorly due to his ineffective play.

Has a quite good role and is ranked as a starter in Mattek Fantasy Football's rankings, though the source suggests this ranking may not accurately reflect his range of outcomes and indicates he may move him up. Deebo has played his way back into shape after previously being overweight, suggesting improved physical condition could support upside.

Denzel Boston is ranked at ADP 71. He and Kobe Meyers have scored very similarly this year but get their fantasy points in slightly different ways. Mattek Fantasy Football would not argue with starting Denzel Boston.

Ranked A tier by Mattek Fantasy Football, indicating strong fantasy projection and matchup quality.

DK Metcalf is an awful stylistic fit with Aaron Rodgers. Despite this concern, Mattek Fantasy Football still ranks him as a starter in fantasy football.

Ranked 40th overall. Expected to contribute in the passing game as the 49ers keep everything in front of them. Scored a receiving touchdown last week and is a crucial part of the offense. George Kittle is listed as questionable, so Wilson could see even more snaps than expected. The source considers him a clear start.

Ranked 28th in 'a much less positive game environment,' but the source emphasizes that 'Garrett Wilson is having a phenomenal start to the year, averaging 15.8 fantasy points per game, scoring touchdowns, dominating the targets.' Target share data shows 30%, 19%, 36%, 26% across games, indicating consistent high-volume usage. With Adonai Mitchell out, the source states 'Feel very good about starting Garrett Wilson,' showing strong conviction despite the lower ranking.

Ranked 37th against the Seahawks. Back as a full-time player with 84% and 91% snap share the last two weeks. The source is very high on Kittle rest of season and wants to be invested in the 49ers offense with Brock Purdy playing at MVP level.

Ranked 36th in the source's weekly rankings. The source is very high on Pickens rest of season as part of the 49ers offense with Brock Purdy playing at MVP level.

Harold Fannon is playing with Conpion in Boston and is the primary red zone threat and more established NFL player, but his target prowess has not been as good.

Coaches have confirmed Isaiah Davis has a defined role in the offense with specific sequences planned for him. He did not see action last week due to the offense running only 32 plays and not having drives long enough to deploy him. The source expects to see Isaiah Davis get increased opportunity this week if the offense runs more plays.

Ranked 47th; the source is buying into Likely in a real way after being wrong about him in the preseason. Likely has shown target shares of 27%, 31%, 23%, and 41% recently, establishing himself as one of the clear tight ends in fantasy football who is first or second on his team in targets. The source would rank him even higher this week against Washington if not for weather concerns.

Ranked 80th overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's rankings.

Ranked firmly in A tier with expectation to play; Mattek Fantasy Football notes Chase was listed as full participant in Friday practice reports, indicating health status supports fantasy deployment. Dolphins have been a pass funnel with efficient passing defense, supporting Chase's upside. With Tee Higgins returning from injury, Mike Gesicki will drop back to 35-40% of routes, indicating Chase will maintain his primary role in the Bengals offense.

The source expresses concern about Jalen Hurts' fantasy performance in rainy conditions against the Giants. Hurts played poorly in rain against the Titans last week, and the source worries that Giants coaches will adopt a conservative game plan to protect Hurts and avoid mistakes, which would limit his upside despite his ability to perform well when allowed to play freely.

Ranked in A tier, indicating strong fantasy projection and matchup quality.

Ranked 44th; will rank at this level every week with no huge spikes in volume. His spikes will come from efficiency, particularly big long touchdowns. Weeks without a long touchdown may be more of a slog to generate a startable score.

Ranked B tier at position 13 in flex rankings.

Jaden Daniels is back in the game this week, which should mean full routes for Antonio Williams.

Ranked 46th; the source expects a good volume game with no Pat Bryant. However, the Dolphins are playing awful football and the source wants to see more evidence before committing. Shawn Payton taking back play-calling should be good for both the Dolphins and Waddle, but the source wants to see results first.

The source ranks Jaylen Warren at 32 but notes he would have ranked him much higher—possibly in the A tier—if Rico Dowdle had not returned to play. Warren's ranking is depressed by Dowdle's return, which limits his opportunity.

Ranked 23rd in the source's weekly rankings and not listed on the injury report. The source is happy to start Love this weekend despite frustration about last week's performance, noting that 'if you really go look at the data from last week, he had a great start to the game, 43 combo yards, then he gets injured, then Algier comes in.' The source expresses confidence that Love is healthy and will be 'a big part of what the Arizona Cardinals do' in a 'very good game environment.' The source prefers Love over Tyler Algier as a play. Note: A separate mention at 1448-1458 seconds references Love dealing with ankle issues and ranked at 79, suggesting conflicting information or a different time period in the source material.

Ranked A tier by Mattek Fantasy Football, indicating strong fantasy projection and matchup quality.

The source ranks Justin Jefferson at 30 against the Saints, noting the ranking could reasonably go higher or lower. The source expresses hesitation about full conviction, wanting to see Jefferson play one complete game without leaving or without Kyler Murray leaving the field to better assess Murray's performance and Jefferson's consistency.

Ranked 56th overall. The role is excellent until Jordan Tyson returns, indicating a temporary elevated opportunity window.

Ranked 100th in flex rankings; the source questions how to justify using Alvin Kamara as a low-end option and suggests potentially replacing Miller with Rashad White if White plays, pending a clear injury update.

Kendra Miller is ranked below Rashad White in flex rankings, contingent on White's availability; the source is awaiting clarity on White's status before finalizing the ranking.

Ranked 81st overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's rankings.

Ranked B tier at position 16 against Buffalo Bills. Mattek notes significant improvement in receiving work this season, which represents a key difference from preseason expectations. Market was projecting Blake Corum to be full-time player in 50-50 timeshare, but reality shows Kyren Williams is Sean McVay's primary back ('binky') and will remain in that role.

The source confirms that Lamar Jackson 'not going to play this weekend' and states 'We will see when he comes back,' indicating he is sidelined with an injury. His absence significantly impacts the Ravens' passing game environment for receivers like Zay Flowers.

Ranked 57th overall. Mattek thinks Burden is insanely talented and might even move him up into next year's rankings. When asked if he'd start Burden or Amari'i Hampton on his own money-league team where wins and losses matter, the source says he'd pick Burden, indicating he's a better fantasy option than the tier suggests. Likely to be ranked higher on flockasy.com after this video.

Ranked significantly lower than overall consensus rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football. Only Sammy and Danny rank him lower among analysts reviewed. Struggles to see much ceiling for him and prefers players with higher touchdown upside when selecting flex and wide receiver three options.

Ranked 93rd in flex rankings this week.

Ranked 42nd. One of the source's absolute favorite players in fantasy football. Has a target share above 25% on the year with touchdowns in back-to-back games (5 for 100 against Atlanta). The source believes there is a strong chance Golden is a better player than Christian Watson and expects huge things from him rest of season. He is a very complete wide receiver able to run routes and earn targets at all depths.

Ranked 26th, which the source notes is 'actually lower than expert consensus.' Michael Wilson has received 17 and 13 targets in back-to-back games. The source emphasizes this is the 'game of the week' where 'the Cardinals are going to drop back a minimum of 40 times in this game.' The source concludes 'You want Michael Wilson in your lineup,' indicating strong conviction despite the lower ranking.

Ranked 43rd in fantasy points. The only concern the source has is potential rib reinjury during the game.

Ranked B tier at position 22, ahead of Breadin Allen and Patriots running backs. The source projects that 'Mike Washington Jr. is going to start for the Las Vegas Raiders' and estimates only a 30-35% chance that Ashton Genty suits up. The source notes that even if Genty plays, he has left in every game to have his ankle looked at, suggesting durability concerns. This depth chart positioning and injury context to the starter makes Washington Jr. an attractive play.

Ranked B tier with pretty good matchup against Tennessee Titans. Nico Collins has significant target share advantage because other Houston Texans offensive players either underperform (David Montgomery) or lack playing time (Jaylen Null). Mattek notes 'The only thing stopping Nico Collins is his coaches' and suggests if Texans targeted Collins 12 times per game instead of establishing Montgomery, they would be much better offensively and likely not 0-4.

Ranked 52nd overall. Expected to be the lead back this week, though not expected to replicate last week's performance in every game. The source has liked Gordon consistently since 2023, giving him a chance in this matchup.

Ranked B tier at position 21. The source expresses no concern about Parker Washington despite recent underperformance, noting specific matchup-related factors led to Brenton Strange's good game and Washington's poor game last week. The source states 'the role for Parker Washington is still immaculate' and considers him 'a guy worth trading for in fantasy football,' indicating strong conviction in his role stability and upside.

Ranked S tier by Mattek Fantasy Football with projection for exceptional fantasy output in favorable matchups. The source indicates S-tier players 'project for a billion points in really good matchups' and owning these players means 'you're probably going to win your fantasy football matchup.'

The source expects Rico Dowdle to play this week but anticipates a slightly diminished role as he returns from a dislocated toe injury.

RJ Harvey leads all running backs in the NFL in target share. Mattek Fantasy Football wonders if when Sean Payton takes over play calling, there will be a greater emphasis on Harvey just because he is so much better than Dobbins.

Ranked ahead of Jeremy Bernard in flex rankings; has had much better results this year with touchdowns against Bengals and Browns; averaged over 3.5 yards per route run in the most recent two weeks.

Faces a favorable matchup against Las Vegas Raiders with a 24.5-point team total. Has had two good games on the year, and with no Matt Collins this week, his routes are very safe, making him an attractive play in this specific week.

Romeo Dubs faces a quite good matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders with a 24.5-point team total. He has had two good games on the year, and with no Matt Collins this week, his routes are very safe.

Ranked 38th. The source notes this is higher than usual; generally not this high on LaPorta but the crazy team total and game environment for Detroit Lions has elevated all Lions players in this week's rankings.

Practiced in full on Friday after adductor injury; the source ranks him as a starter this week. While there is a chance he does not play full snaps coming back from injury, the full practice indicates he will play. With Higgins returning, Mike Gesicki will drop back to 35-40% of routes and Dante Myers will return to being a secondary option.

Two consecutive good games; ranked 91st in flex rankings this week.

With no Quentin Johnston and no Lad McConkey, Trey Harris should have a chance to lead the Los Angeles Chargers in targets; ranked 83rd and considered an interesting low-end flex starter.

Ranked B tier at position 18 in flex rankings.

Ranked 61st overall. Mattek Fantasy Football is not nearly as enthused about Tucker Craft as YouTube comments suggest, indicating the market may be overvaluing him. He did score a touchdown last week and faces a good game environment, but the source's conservative ranking reflects skepticism relative to community hype.

Ranked as a low-end flex/starter at tight end. With Terrence Ferguson out, Adams should not monopolize volume as he did last week. Excellent game environment against the Buffalo Bills with great chance of scoring a touchdown. Mattek Fantasy Football believes he is better than many other sloggy tight end options.

Ranked in the F tier. Keenan Allen is playing this week, but Tyler Warren has a 1.66 aDOT (not great) but does have greater propensity to score touchdowns than the average tight end.

Ranked 55th overall, as high as the source could get him. Not very high on the Eagles this week. Prop markets expect Damen Pierce to get about 8 rushes for 22 yards, suggesting Shipley may stay in passing-down role while Pierce takes the early-down role.