Pondering some tough flex choices for your Week 10 fantasy football lineup? Adam Rank sorts through the running backs, receivers and tight ends to present his top 150 flex options, with some useful nuggets of analysis sprinkled in. The ranking is based on a 0.5 PPR scoring format.
NOTE: In a typical week, this ranking will be posted on Tuesday. Injury designations will be added, adjusted or removed as teams' official injury reports are made available. The following three designations will be reflected:
(Q) -- Player is listed as questionable on his team's official injury report.
(D) -- Player is listed as doubtful on his team's official injury report.
(O) -- Player has been ruled out on his team's official injury report.
RANKING TIERS
FLEX RANKINGS: 1-50
1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (vs. Falcons in Berlin) | RB1
2. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (vs. Rams) | RB2
3. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (vs. Colts in Berlin) | RB3
4. Puka Nacua, Rams (at 49ers) | WR1
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | WR2
6. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (at Commanders) | RB4
7. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (vs. Bills) | RB5
8. Derrick Henry, Ravens (at Vikings) | RB6
9. Josh Jacobs, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | RB7
10. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (at Commanders) | WR3
11. James Cook, Bills (at Dolphins) | RB8
12. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (at Packers | MNF ) | RB9
13. Kyren Williams, Rams (at 49ers) | RB10
14. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (vs. Ravens) | WR4
15. Kimani Vidal, Chargers (vs. Steelers | SNF ) | RB11
16. Rome Odunze, Bears (vs. Giants) | WR5
17. Davante Adams, Rams (at 49ers) | WR6
18. Trey McBride, Cardinals (at Seahawks) | TE1
19. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (vs. Bills) | WR7
20. Drake London, Falcons (vs. Colts in Berlin) | WR8
21. Breece Hall, Jets (vs. Browns) | RB12
22. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) | WR9
23. Garrett Wilson, Jets (vs. Browns) | WR10
24. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | RB13
25. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | RB14
26. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (vs. Steelers | SNF ) | WR11
27. Nico Collins, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | WR12
28. A.J. Brown, Eagles (at Packers | MNF ) | WR13
29. Kyle Monangai, Bears (vs. Giants) | RB15
30. Zay Flowers, Ravens (at Vikings) | WR14
31. Rico Dowdle, Panthers (vs. Saints) | RB16
32. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (at Jets) | RB17
33. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) | RB18
34. DK Metcalf, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | WR15
35. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (at Bears) | RB19
36. Michael Pittman, Colts (vs. Falcons in Berlin) | WR16
37. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (at Texans) | WR17
38. Travis Etienne, Jaguars (at Texans) | RB20
39. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (at Seahawks) | WR18
40. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | WR19
41. Chris Olave, Saints (at Panthers) | WR20
42. Deebo Samuel Sr., Commanders (vs. Lions) | WR21
43. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (vs. Saints) | WR22
44. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (at Buccaneers) | RB21
45. Brock Bowers, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | TE2
46. Colston Loveland, Bears (vs. Giants) | TE3
47. Tyler Warren, Colts (vs. Falcons in Berlin) | TE4
48. D'Andre Swift, Bears (vs. Giants) | RB22
49. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (at Packers | MNF ) | WR23
50. Stefon Diggs, Patriots (at Buccaneers) | WR24
Takeaways:
I can sympathize with some of these NFL coaches, given my extensive background as an AYSO coach. Like some NFL coaches, I have had to deal with parents of the players looking for more playing time and opportunities for their children. Of course, it's strange when some of these parents complain WHILE THEIR TEAMS ARE WINNING. I mean, I get Marvin Harrison Sr. wanting more opportunities for his son while the Cardinals were in the middle of a losing skid. But some of the other parents might want to slow their roll when their kids are on teams that are currently winning. You know who you are. And this in no way impacts how I rank these players. I get that a lot of fantasy enthusiasts love to talk about the squeaky wheel and whatnot. And I've seen it work at times. But I take one look at Ben Johnson's face when things are going well for the Bears and he's a dude I don't want to mess with.
I do want to mention the Tucker Kraft injury, which was gutting because he's been an absolute beast this season. Tough to see him go down with an ACL tear, for sure. He was one of the most consistent players for the Packers and is currently the fantasy TE4 this season. If you need to replace him, your options might include Colston Loveland, Dalton Schultz, AJ Barner and Theo Johnson. Luke Musgrave is also someone to consider if you want to stick with the Packers. I'm not sure Musgrave can match Kraft's production because Kraft was a true YAC monster. I hope he can get back in time for the 2026 season.
The Colts and Falcons are playing in Berlin this week. And now I can't get some of the hits created by that 80s band out of my head. However, let's talk about Jonathan Taylor, who has four games with at least three touchdowns this season. You need no more words about him.
With the Bills visiting Miami this week, I should point out that James Cook has averaged more than 20 fantasy points per game in his last three against the Dolphins. They allow the third-most rushing yards per game this year, too (145.6).
You might not want any part of the Dolphins offense right now, but Jaylen Waddle has a touchdown catch in two consecutive games against the Bills.
Drake London is the fantasy WR2 in the past four weeks and has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games.
The Buccaneers return from a bye this week, which means Emeka Egbuka is back. The rookie leads his team in all the major receiving categories. Can't wait to get him back into my lineup.
Don't let people talk you out of Kyle Monangai this week. He's scored 17-plus fantasy points in two of the last three games. Watch the tape and you can't help but be impressed with the way he runs. The Giants aren't necessarily a great matchup for the Bears, fantasy-wise. But I'll take the guy running in Ben Johnson's offense.
Rico Dowdle has scored 28-plus fantasy points in all three of his starts this season and is averaging 5.6 yards per rush. I'm not expecting him to sustain that pace, but he's a high-end RB2, at worst, this week against the Saints.
By the way, how great was Brock Bowers on Sunday? He accounted for nearly 40 percent of the Raiders' scrimmage yards against the Jaguars and scored three touchdowns. Welcome back, dude.
Colston Loveland has four or more targets in three consecutive games. Don't let him start heating up.
FLEX RANKINGS: 51-100
51. J.K. Dobbins, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | RB23
52. Keenan Allen, Chargers (vs. Steelers | SNF ) | WR25
53. George Kittle, 49ers (vs. Rams) | TE5
54. David Montgomery, Lions (at Commanders) | RB24
55. Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants (at Bears) | WR26
56. Oronde Gadsden II, Chargers (vs. Steelers | SNF ) | TE6
57. DJ Moore, Bears (vs. Giants) | WR27
58. Sam LaPorta, Lions (at Commanders) | TE7
59. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | RB25
60. Khalil Shakir, Bills (at Dolphins) | WR28
61. Jordan Addison, Vikings (vs. Ravens) | WR29
62. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (at Jets) | TE8
63. Rachaad White, Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) | RB26
64. Alvin Kamara, Saints (at Panthers) | RB27
65. Romeo Doubs, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | WR30
66. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (vs. Steelers | SNF ) | WR31
67. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders (vs. Lions) | RB28
68. Jameson Williams, Lions (at Commanders) | WR32
69. Jauan Jennings, 49ers (vs. Rams) | WR33
70. RJ Harvey, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | RB29
71. Calvin Austin III, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | WR34
72. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | RB30
73. Olamide Zaccheaus, Bears (vs. Giants) | WR35
74. Alec Pierce, Colts (vs. Falcons in Berlin) | WR36
75. Josh Downs, Colts (vs. Falcons in Berlin) | WR37
76. Tez Johnson, Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) | WR38
77. Kendrick Bourne, 49ers (vs. Rams) | WR39
78. Dalton Kincaid, Bills (at Dolphins) | TE9
79. Troy Franklin, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | WR40
80. Tory Horton, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | WR41
81. Keon Coleman, Bills (at Dolphins) | WR42
82. Kyle Pitts, Falcons (vs. Colts in Berlin) | TE10
83. Aaron Jones, Vikings (vs. Ravens) | RB31
84. Woody Marks, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | RB32
85. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (at Packers | MNF ) | TE11
86. Zach Ertz, Commanders (vs. Lions) | TE12
87. DeMario Douglas, Patriots (at Buccaneers) | WR43
88. Jordan Mason, Vikings (vs. Ravens) | RB33
89. Tre Tucker, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | WR44
90. Darius Slayton, Giants (at Bears) | WR45
91. Hunter Henry, Patriots (at Buccaneers) | TE13
92. Juwan Johnson, Saints (at Panthers) | TE14
93. Darnell Mooney, Falcons (vs. Colts in Berlin) | WR46
94. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (at Jets) | WR47
95. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars (at Texans) | WR48
96. Christian Watson, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | WR49
97. Bam Knight, Cardinals (at Seahawks) | RB34
98. Malik Washington, Dolphins (vs. Bills) | WR50
99. Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (at Texans) | RB35
100. Matthew Golden, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | WR51
Takeaways:
Is J.K. Dobbins losing steam? He's averaged just 8.5 fantasy points in the last four games and posted negative receiving yardage in two of his last three. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey averaged 20.4 fantasy points in the last two games. Things could be changing in Denver.
Wan'Dale Robinson has scored 13-plus fantasy points in three of the last four games. He has a great matchup this week against an injury-depleted Bears secondary.
Bam Knight is my highest-ranked Cardinals running back right now, but keep an eye on Trey Benson's status. He is eligible to be activated off injured reserve this week and would be Arizona's RB1 if healthy.
FLEX RANKINGS: 101-150
101. Rashod Bateman, Ravens (at Vikings) | WR52
102. Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | WR53
103. Mark Andrews, Ravens (at Vikings) | TE15
104. Nick Chubb, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | RB36
105. Parker Washington, Jaguars (at Texans) | WR54
106. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (vs. Saints) | RB37
107. Isaiah Davis, Jets (vs. Browns) | RB38
108. Theo Johnson, Giants (at Bears) | TE16
109. Evan Engram, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | TE17
110. Tyler Lockett, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | WR55
111. Mason Taylor, Jets (vs. Browns) | TE18
112. Luke Musgrave, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | TE19
113. Christian Kirk, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | WR56
114. Xavier Legette, Panthers (vs. Saints) | WR57
115. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (vs. Ravens) | TE20
116. Cade Otton, Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) | TE21
117. Dalton Schultz, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | TE22
118. Tyler Allgeier, Falcons (vs. Colts in Berlin) | RB39
119. Kenneth Gainwell, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | RB40
120. AJ Barner, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals) | TE23
121. Jonnu Smith, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | TE24
122. Jeremy McNichols, Commanders (vs. Lions) | RB41
123. Blake Corum, Rams (at 49ers) | RB42
124. Ollie Gordon II, Dolphins (vs. Bills) | RB43
125. Jalen Coker, Panthers (vs. Saints) | WR58
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126. Emanuel Wilson, Packers (vs. Eagles | MNF ) | RB44
127. Michael Wilson, Cardinals (at Seahawks) | WR59
128. Jaylin Noel, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | WR60
129. David Njoku, Browns (at Jets) | TE25
130. DeAndre Hopkins, Ravens (at Vikings) | WR61
131. Isaiah Likely, Ravens (at Vikings) | TE26
132. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | TE27
133. Mack Hollins, Patriots (at Buccaneers) | WR62
134. Pat Bryant, Broncos (vs. Raiders | TNF ) | WR63
135. Xavier Hutchinson, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | WR64
136. Dyami Brown, Jaguars (at Texans) | WR65
137. Devin Singletary, Giants (at Bears) | RB45
138. Jayden Higgins, Texans (vs. Jaguars) | WR66
139. Emari Demercado, Cardinals (at Seahawks) | RB46
140. Tank Bigsby, Eagles (at Packers | MNF ) | RB47
141. Devin Neal, Saints (at Panthers) | RB48
142. Jaylin Lane, Commanders (vs. Lions) | WR67
143. Brian Robinson, 49ers (vs. Rams) | RB49
144. Roman Wilson, Steelers (at Chargers | SNF ) | WR68
145. Michael Mayer, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | TE28
146. Jack Bech, Raiders (at Broncos | TNF ) | WR69
147. Hunter Long, Jaguars (at Texans) | TE29
148. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Dolphins (vs. Bills) | WR70
149. Taysom Hill, Saints (at Panthers) | TE30
150. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Panthers (vs. Saints) | TE31
Takeaways:
Some streaming options for you to consider at wide receiver this week, since we are missing some of the best at the position due to byes:
Xavier Hutchinson has 11 targets over the last two weeks, and the Jaguars defense has not been great.
Darius Slayton has a great matchup against the Bears this week.
I was going to rank Parker Washington higher, but we will see how soon trade acquisitionJakobi Meyers can make an impact for Jacksonville.
Eagles WR Jahan Dotson might get some looks. He has great matchups against the Packers and Lions in the next two weeks. Seriously, are the Vikings the only NFC North team that plays any defense?
I would say Quentin Johnston, but I'm not going to because he burns me one way or the other every time.