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

Rico Dowdle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

RotoBaller's updated Week 1 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for fantasy football FLEX rankings and win more.

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!

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Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: Top 200

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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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