Week 5 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Rico Dowdle, Courtland Sutton, Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy, Justice Hill, Jerome Ford

Welcome back RotoBallers! Hopefully, your fantasy team is off to a strong start, but if you've been plagued by injuries like many fantasy managers, it's not too late to turn things around. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Xavier Worthy, Kareem Hunt, Josh Downs, Rico Dowdle, Alexander Mattison, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Courtland Sutton stand in the rankings this week.

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.

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Week 5 FLEX Fantasy FootballNews and Injuries

• Romeo Doubs Suspended By Packers For Conduct Issues
• Evan Engram Not Expected To Play
• Trey McBride Downgraded To Questionable With Ribs Injury
• Taysom Hill Ruled Out
• Kendrick Bourne Activated, Will Debut In Week 5
• Brandin Cooks Placed On IR
• Odell Beckham Jr. Activated, Will Debut In Week 5
• Rhamondre Stevenson Won't Start, Antonio Gibson Starting Instead
• Juwan Johnson Upgrades To Full Practice On Friday
• Luke Musgrave Questionable To Play Against Rams
• Raheem Mostert Returning In Week 5
• Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby Cleared For Week 5
• Brian Robinson Jr. Listed As Questionable
• Michael Mayer Won't Play In Week 5
• Zamir White Downgraded To Out
• Davante Adams Officially Out In Week 5
• George Kittle Questionable For Week 5
• Tank Dell Cleared To Play In Week 5
• Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson Doubtful For Week 5
• Joe Mixon Out, Dameon Pierce Questionable For Week 5
• Devin Singletary Listed As Doubtful For Week 5

 

Week 5 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: Top 200

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FLEX Rank	Player Name	Pos.
1	Jordan Mason	RB
2	CeeDee Lamb	WR
3	Nico Collins	WR
4	Kyren Williams	RB
5	Derrick Henry	RB
6	Kenneth Walker III	RB
7	Alvin Kamara	RB
8	Breece Hall	RB
9	Justin Jefferson	WR
10	Ja'Marr Chase	WR
11	Bijan Robinson	RB
12	DK Metcalf	WR
13	Jayden Reed	WR
14	Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR
15	Josh Jacobs	RB
16	James Cook	RB
17	Chris Godwin	WR
18	Chuba Hubbard	RB
19	Aaron Jones	RB
20	Diontae Johnson	WR
21	Garrett Wilson	WR
22	Mike Evans	WR
23	James Conner	RB
24	Drake London	WR
25	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB
26	Deebo Samuel Sr.	WR
27	Chris Olave	WR
28	De'Von Achane	RB
29	D'Andre Swift	RB
30	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB
31	Brandon Aiyuk	WR
32	Stefon Diggs	WR
33	Amari Cooper	WR
34	DJ Moore	WR
35	Najee Harris	RB
36	Terry McLaurin	WR
37	George Pickens	WR
38	Jerome Ford	RB
39	Kareem Hunt	RB
40	Brian Thomas Jr.	WR
41	Dontayvion Wicks	WR
42	Zay Flowers	WR
43	Tee Higgins	WR
44	Xavier Worthy	WR
45	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR
46	Trey McBride	TE
47	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR
48	Travis Kelce	TE
49	Trey Sermon	RB
50	Christian Kirk	WR
51	Courtland Sutton	WR
52	George Kittle	TE
53	Wan'Dale Robinson	WR
54	Tyreek Hill	WR
55	Brock Bowers	TE
56	Zack Moss	RB
57	Josh Downs	WR
58	Javonte Williams	RB
59	Jerry Jeudy	WR
60	Bucky Irving	RB
61	Rashid Shaheed	WR
62	Jake Ferguson	TE
63	Keenan Allen	WR
64	Tank Dell	WR
65	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB
66	Darnell Mooney	WR
67	Tre Tucker	WR
68	Xavier Legette	WR
69	Alexander Mattison	RB
70	Tyler Lockett	WR
71	Jakobi Meyers	WR
72	Jauan Jennings	WR
73	Dalton Kincaid	TE
74	Tutu Atwell	WR
75	Jaylen Waddle	WR
76	Rome Odunze	WR
77	Jalen Tolbert	WR
78	Jordan Addison	WR
79	Jordan Whittington	WR
80	Chase Brown	RB
81	Allen Lazard	WR
82	Keon Coleman	WR
83	Rico Dowdle	RB
84	Tucker Kraft	TE
85	Austin Ekeler	RB
86	Michael Wilson	WR
87	Rachaad White	RB
88	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	RB
89	Mike Williams	WR
90	Curtis Samuel	WR
91	Roschon Johnson	RB
92	Antonio Gibson	RB
93	Ray-Ray McCloud III	WR
94	David Njoku	TE
95	Pat Freiermuth	TE
96	Cam Akers	RB
97	Kyle Pitts	TE
98	Greg Dortch	WR
99	Braelon Allen	RB
100	Cole Kmet	TE
101	Justice Hill	RB
102	Demarcus Robinson	WR
103	Tank Bigsby	RB
104	Tyler Allgeier	RB
105	Cade Otton	TE
106	Zach Ertz	TE
107	Justin Watson	WR
108	Isaiah Likely	TE
109	Andrei Iosivas	WR
110	Darius Slayton	WR
111	Emanuel Wilson	RB
112	Gabe Davis	WR
113	Rashod Bateman	WR
114	Demario Douglas	WR
115	Jaleel McLaughlin	RB
116	Tyler Conklin	TE
117	Mark Andrews	TE
118	Jalen Nailor	WR
119	Colby Parkinson	TE
120	Dalton Schultz	TE
121	Samaje Perine	RB
122	Jonathan Mingo	WR
123	Zach Charbonnet	RB
124	Ja'Lynn Polk	WR
125	Ty Chandler	RB
126	Raheem Mostert	RB
127	Mike Gesicki	TE
128	JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR
129	Olamide Zaccheaus	WR
130	Hunter Henry	TE
131	Sterling Shepard	WR
132	Josh Reynolds	WR
133	Alec Pierce	WR
134	Noah Fant	TE
135	D'Onta Foreman	RB
136	Bo Melton	WR
137	Tyler Goodson	RB
138	Elijah Moore	WR
139	Dare Ogunbowale	RB
140	Juwan Johnson	TE
141	Luke McCaffrey	WR
142	Ezekiel Elliott	RB
143	Miles Sanders	RB
144	Calvin Austin III	WR
145	Tyler Johnson	WR
146	Mack Hollins	WR
147	Noah Gray	TE
148	Jeremy McNichols	RB
149	Erick All Jr.	TE
150	Adonai Mitchell	WR
151	KaVontae Turpin	WR
152	Ty Johnson	RB
153	Johnny Mundt	TE
154	Eric Gray	RB
155	K.J. Osborn	WR
156	Jalin Hyatt	WR
157	Carson Steele	RB
158	Jonnu Smith	TE
159	Nelson Agholor	WR
160	Van Jefferson	WR
161	Greg Dulcich	TE
162	Jamaal Williams	RB
163	Ray Davis	RB
164	Dyami Brown	WR
165	Jaylen Wright	RB
166	Lil'Jordan Humphrey	WR
167	Dawson Knox	TE
168	Luke Musgrave	TE
169	Brenton Strange	TE
170	Ja'Tavion Sanders	TE
171	Austin Hooper	TE
172	Khalil Herbert	RB
173	Kyle Juszczyk	RB
174	DJ Turner	WR
175	Foster Moreau	TE
176	Scotty Miller	WR
177	Kameron Johnson	WR
178	Isaac Guerendo	RB
179	Marvin Mims Jr.	WR
180	Trey Benson	RB
181	Dameon Pierce	RB
182	Emari Demercado	RB
183	Aaron Shampklin	RB
184	Mason Tipton	WR
185	Harrison Bryant	TE
186	Tommy Tremble	TE
187	Theo Johnson	TE
188	Malik Heath	WR
189	Skyy Moore	WR
190	Jordan Akins	TE
191	Cedric Tillman	WR
192	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB
193	J.J. Taylor	RB
194	Hunter Luepke	RB
195	Odell Beckham Jr.	WR
196	Jalen Brooks	WR
197	Robert Woods	WR
198	Deuce Vaughn	RB
199	Elijah Higgins	TE
200	Kendrick Bourne	WR

 

Week 5 FLEX Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants - Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. could see a significant workload in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, with Devin Singletary (groin) doubtful to play. Tracy has yet to score a touchdown this season and has been limited to 41 receiving yards on four catches and just 29 rushing yards on 12 carries (2.42 YPC).

However, Seattle's defense ranks 19th in the NFL against running backs, allowing 420 rushing yards and four touchdowns in four games, which could open up opportunities for the rookie. Eric Gray could also see some touches on Sunday, but Tracy is expected to start in place of the injured Singletary.

While Tracy's 2.75 fantasy points per game leave much to be desired, the increased volume could lead to a breakout performance, making him a flex option for Week 5.

- Danny Boyle, RotoBaller

Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders - Fantasy Football Outlook

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison should see a bigger workload against the Denver Broncos with Zamir White (groin) doubtful to play in Week 5. Despite the fact the Broncos have an adamant defense, Mattison should see an extended workload, with White not expected to play.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has expressed confidence in Mattison and indicated that he's earned a bigger share of the backfield touches after the current lead back struggled this season. The former Minnesota Vikings may not find much running room against Denver, though, as they rank eighth least in PPR fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.

Mattison may have to rely on his pass-catching ability to be fantasy-relevant this week and is on the flex radar with the uptick in touches. Starting unproductive players on bad offenses facing great defenses is a recipe for fantasy football disaster for your teams. The 26-year-old should be rostered, but he is mainly a borderline flex option for Week 5.

- John Johnson, RotoBaller

Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots - Fantasy Football Outlook

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to start at running back in Week 5 after head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Rhamondre Stevenson had lost the starting job. Stevenson has fumbled four times through four games this season while Gibson has demonstrated impressive burst and productivity with 219 scrimmage yards over his last three contests.

The increased role comes at an opportune time for Gibson; this weekend, the Patriots face the Miami Dolphins, who have allowed the most fantasy points and the most touchdowns to opposing running backs this year.

While we can still expect some growing pains from Gibson as he adjusts to an increased role within a poor offense, he has a real chance to rank as a low-end fantasy RB2 this week. He's particularly appealing as someone who can leave an impact on the ground and through the air.

- Andersen Pickard, RotoBaller

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