Week 1 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Tony Pollard, Zack Moss, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze

While many fantasy managers feel confident in deciding between two players at the same position, it can be tough to know "who to start" when comparing players of different positions. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. We are here to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key FLEX options like Aaron Jones, Zamir White, Gus Edwards, Rome Odunze, Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, and Ladd McConkey rank, among others.

Our FLEX fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

You should also bookmark our fantasy football rankings portal and check back regularly for updates. In addition to these FLEX rankings, read our fantasy football articles and analysis – our NFL team discusses lineup sleepers, busts, NFL players to start and sit, waiver wire pickups, and so much more. Most importantly, our brand new free mobile app is a must-have – download it and configure your notifications. We deliver all the top NFL news, injuries, and fantasy analysis 24x7 with our free push notification alerts!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:

• Quarterback fantasy football rankings
• Running back fantasy football rankings
• Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
• Tight end fantasy football rankings
• Kicker fantasy football rankings
• FLEX fantasy football rankings
• Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
• Superflex fantasy football rankings
• IDP fantasy football rankings
• Dynasty fantasy football rankings

 

Week 1 FLEX Fantasy FootballNews and Injuries

• Kyle Pitts Good To Go For Week 1
• Noah Gray Inks Three-Year Extension
• DJ Chark Out For Week 1 With Hip Injury
• Roman Wilson Out On Sunday
• Tyler Lockett Deemed Questionable For Sunday
• Curtis Samuel Good To Go For Week 1
• Tee Higgins Listed As Doubtful For Week 1
• Ja'Marr Chase Questionable For Matchup Against New England
• Jaylen Warren Removed From Injury Report
• Christian McCaffrey Says He'll Play In Week 1 After Another Limited Practice
• MarShawn Lloyd Inactive For Friday's Game Against The Eagles

 

Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: Top 200

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FLEX Rank	Player Name	Pos.	Overall Rank
1	Tyreek Hill	WR	1
2	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR	2
3	Christian McCaffrey	RB	3
4	Bijan Robinson	RB	4
5	CeeDee Lamb	WR	5
6	Justin Jefferson	WR	6
7	Garrett Wilson	WR	7
8	Breece Hall	RB	8
9	A.J. Brown	WR	9
10	Jonathan Taylor	RB	10
11	Saquon Barkley	RB	11
12	Davante Adams	WR	12
13	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB	13
14	Puka Nacua	WR	14
15	Mike Evans	WR	15
16	De'Von Achane	RB	16
17	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	17
18	Cooper Kupp	WR	18
19	Chris Olave	WR	19
20	Rachaad White	RB	20
21	Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR	21
22	Drake London	WR	22
23	Kenneth Walker III	RB	23
24	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	24
25	Isiah Pacheco	RB	25
26	Josh Jacobs	RB	26
27	Derrick Henry	RB	27
28	Nico Collins	WR	28
29	Travis Kelce	TE	29
30	Alvin Kamara	RB	30
31	James Cook	RB	31
32	Kyren Williams	RB	32
33	Ja'Marr Chase	WR	33
34	Jaylen Waddle	WR	34
35	Sam LaPorta	TE	35
36	Joe Mixon	RB	36
37	Brandon Aiyuk	WR	37
38	Amari Cooper	WR	38
39	DK Metcalf	WR	39
40	Malik Nabers	WR	40
41	Rashee Rice	WR	41
42	Stefon Diggs	WR	42
43	DeVonta Smith	WR	43
44	DJ Moore	WR	44
45	Deebo Samuel Sr.	WR	45
46	Terry McLaurin	WR	46
47	Trey McBride	TE	47
48	Aaron Jones	RB	48
49	Christian Kirk	WR	49
50	Chris Godwin	WR	50
51	George Pickens	WR	51
52	James Conner	RB	52
53	Tank Dell	WR	53
54	Zay Flowers	WR	54
55	Jayden Reed	WR	55
56	Evan Engram	TE	56
57	Dalton Kincaid	TE	57
58	Keenan Allen	WR	58
59	Diontae Johnson	WR	59
60	Mark Andrews	TE	60
61	Calvin Ridley	WR	61
62	D'Andre Swift	RB	62
63	Courtland Sutton	WR	63
64	Javonte Williams	RB	64
65	David Montgomery	RB	65
66	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	66
67	Zamir White	RB	67
68	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB	68
69	Christian Watson	WR	69
70	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB	70
71	Raheem Mostert	RB	71
72	Jerome Ford	RB	72
73	Kyle Pitts	TE	73
74	Devin Singletary	RB	74
75	George Kittle	TE	75
76	DeAndre Hopkins	WR	76
77	Chuba Hubbard	RB	77
78	Najee Harris	RB	78
79	Zack Moss	RB	79
80	Tony Pollard	RB	80
81	Xavier Worthy	WR	81
82	David Njoku	TE	82
83	Joshua Palmer	WR	83
84	Jake Ferguson	TE	84
85	Tyler Lockett	WR	85
86	Andrei Iosivas	WR	86
87	Jordan Addison	WR	87
88	Ladd McConkey	WR	88
89	Dallas Goedert	TE	89
90	Brian Thomas Jr.	WR	90
91	Keon Coleman	WR	91
92	Jaylen Warren	RB	92
93	Jameson Williams	WR	93
94	Chase Brown	RB	94
95	Jakobi Meyers	WR	95
96	Rome Odunze	WR	96
97	Romeo Doubs	WR	97
98	Curtis Samuel	WR	98
99	Khalil Shakir	WR	99
100	Brandin Cooks	WR	100
101	Tyjae Spears	RB	101
102	Jerry Jeudy	WR	102
103	Rashid Shaheed	WR	103
104	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	104
105	Gus Edwards	RB	105
106	Austin Ekeler	RB	106
107	Adam Thielen	WR	107
108	Gabe Davis	WR	108
109	Brock Bowers	TE	109
110	Adonai Mitchell	WR	110
111	Dalton Schultz	TE	111
112	J.K. Dobbins	RB	112
113	Demario Douglas	WR	113
114	Mike Williams	WR	114
115	Rashod Bateman	WR	115
116	Rico Dowdle	RB	116
117	Dontayvion Wicks	WR	117
118	Pat Freiermuth	TE	118
119	Darnell Mooney	WR	119
120	Hunter Henry	TE	120
121	Michael Wilson	WR	121
122	Ja'Lynn Polk	WR	122
123	Taysom Hill	TE	123
124	Jaleel McLaughlin	RB	124
125	Tyler Conklin	TE	125
126	Noah Fant	TE	126
127	Tyler Allgeier	RB	127
128	Greg Dortch	WR	128
129	Trenton Irwin	WR	129
130	Quentin Johnston	WR	130
131	Wan'Dale Robinson	WR	131
132	Cade Otton	TE	132
133	Luke Musgrave	TE	133
134	Demarcus Robinson	WR	134
135	Kalif Raymond	WR	135
136	Jonnu Smith	TE	136
137	Xavier Legette	WR	137
138	Jahan Dotson	WR	138
139	Cole Kmet	TE	139
140	Tyler Boyd	WR	140
141	Mike Gesicki	TE	141
142	Jalen McMillan	WR	142
143	Antonio Gibson	RB	143
144	Ty Chandler	RB	144
145	Samaje Perine	RB	145
146	Luke McCaffrey	WR	146
147	Blake Corum	RB	147
148	Zach Charbonnet	RB	148
149	Darius Slayton	WR	149
150	Marvin Mims Jr.	WR	150
151	D'Onta Foreman	RB	151
152	Chigoziem Okonkwo	TE	152
153	Elijah Moore	WR	153
154	Juwan Johnson	TE	154
155	Ray Davis	RB	155
156	Colby Parkinson	TE	156
157	Tre Tucker	WR	157
158	Josh Reynolds	WR	158
159	Jermaine Burton	WR	159
160	Jalin Hyatt	WR	160
161	Khalil Herbert	RB	161
162	Ray-Ray McCloud	WR	162
163	K.J. Osborn	WR	163
164	Ben Sinnott	TE	164
165	Van Jefferson	WR	165
166	Zach Ertz	TE	166
167	Jaylen Wright	RB	167
168	Alec Pierce	WR	168
169	Nelson Agholor	WR	169
170	Jamaal Williams	RB	170
171	Greg Dulcich	TE	171
172	Theo Johnson	TE	172
173	Tucker Kraft	TE	173
174	Jalen Tolbert	WR	174
175	Malik Washington	WR	175
176	Jalen Nailor	WR	176
177	Gerald Everett	TE	177
178	Isaiah Likely	TE	178
179	Dawson Knox	TE	179
180	Roschon Johnson	RB	180
181	Johnny Mundt	TE	181
182	Alexander Mattison	RB	182
183	Noah Brown	WR	183
184	Bucky Irving	RB	184
185	Jonathan Mingo	WR	185
186	Miles Sanders	RB	186
187	Hayden Hurst	TE	187
188	Calvin Austin III	WR	188
189	Justice Hill	RB	189
190	Jauan Jennings	WR	190
191	Ja'Tavion Sanders	TE	191
192	Trey Benson	RB	192
193	Will Dissly	TE	193
194	Dyami Brown	WR	194
195	Michael Mayer	TE	195
196	Kenneth Gainwell	RB	196
197	Kylen Granson	TE	197
198	Daniel Bellinger	TE	198
199	Josh Oliver	TE	199
200	Tank Bigsby	RB	200

Week 1 FLEX Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - Fantasy Football Outlook

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze will make his NFL debut this Sunday against a significantly upgraded Tennessee Titans secondary. With the Titans adding L'Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie to their cornerback lineup, they aim to transform a weakness from last season into a strength. While the allure of starting Odunze in Week 1 might be tempting, it's wiser to keep him on the bench for now.

Rookies, especially receivers, often take time to develop their fantasy value, and Odunze will be starting behind established stars Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore. Although he has the potential to be a standout asset later in the season, his current role makes him a high-risk, boom-or-bust flex option.

The Bears' offense should be capable of supporting two key pass catchers, but it remains to be seen who will emerge alongside Moore. While Odunze could make a few notable plays this Sunday, his role and target share are still uncertain, making him a risky play for now.

- Martin Grisko, RotoBaller

Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings - Fantasy Football Outlook

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones looks to have a productive debut in the purple and gold as his team faces the New York Giants in Week 1. The Vikings weren't productive on the ground in 2023, largely due to a reliance on subpar rushers in the backfield -- something they corrected in free agency when they signed the former Green Bay Packers running back.

The 29-year-old may be closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but he was still one of the more productive rushers in the league when he returned from injury last season when he averaged 103 rushing yards on 5.4 yards per carry in his last four games.

The new Viking will face a Giants defense that was bottom-three in the league in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns allowed to running backs last season, making him a very solid RB2 option with potential RB1 upside.

- Bruce Clark, RotoBaller

Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars- Fantasy Football Outlook

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has the talent to be a great value in fantasy, which could be kickstarted in a good Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. BTJ flashed his big-play ability in preseason, which he will hope translates to regular season games. As the 23rd pick in the draft, the rookie WR has high expectations, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he starts slow.

Historically, rookie wide receivers in fantasy start slowly and pick up steam after their bye week. While the Jacksonville bye week isn't until Week 12, managers should still be extremely patient with the LSU product. He has the upside of being a league winner at the end of the season, so if he starts slow, that shouldn't deter his fantasy managers.

BTJ, however, can silence the slow start talk with a big Week 1, even if on limited touches, just as Kansas City Chiefs rookie wideout Xavier Worthy did on Thursday night. Fantasy managers may want to play it safe and wait to insert BTJ into their starting lineup, but don't be surprised if he has one or two big plays that inflate his final fantasy total.

- Seth Quinn, RotoBaller

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