What position is best for Flex in fantasy football?

The top flex players in fantasy football are the players that rack up the most points from the running back and wide receiver positions
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Who is the best flex in fantasy football?

Fantasy Football Flex Rankings (2022)
  • Jonathan Taylor. IND. RB. ...
  • Christian McCaffrey. SF. RB. ...
  • Derrick Henry. TEN. RB. ...
  • Dalvin Cook. MIN. RB. ...
  • Cooper Kupp. LAR. WR. ...
  • Justin Jefferson. MIN. WR. ...
  • Ja'Marr Chase. CIN. WR. ...
  • Nick Chubb. CLE. RB.
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Who should I put in my flex position?

Which player should I start in my fantasy football flex position? You want the flex position to be filled by a player that scores a lot of points but isn't the best offensive player on your team. If you have an extra running back or wide receiver who has been performing well lately, start them at the flex position!
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Is WR or RB better for flex in PPR?

When you get to the level of PPR performance where one player basically wins you the week, 30+ points, a WR is almost twice as likely to do it than a RB. No need to go further with this. It's always going to be true that WRs are more explosive than RBs in PPR.
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Should you put a RB at flex?

No lineup decision should ever be made blindly in fantasy football, and that goes for choosing your flex. If you have a running back projected to outscore your receivers, he should fill your flex, even in PPR leagues.
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What is the Flex Position? | Fantasy 101



Do WR or RB score more points in fantasy?

The ceiling is much higher with WRs, so it may be more valuable to select a top tier WR for your team vs. a top tier RB, simply because they have a better chance of outscoring them. All of these reasons combine to effectively support the conclusion that WRs do score more points than RBs in Fantasy Football.
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What is the most important fantasy football position?

Running back continues to be the most critical position in fantasy football. There are two main reasons RB typically decides the fate of your team each season: As the NFL becomes an increasingly pass-heavy league and RBs are deployed for specific purposes, there are fewer workhorse backs.
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Should my Flex be a RB or WR?

In a standard scoring league, running backs would be a better play at the flex position because scoring in this league is heavily based on yardage and touchdowns scored. Running backs can be counted on more to rack up yards and get touchdowns.
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Can I have a QB in Flex?

You start one quarterback, two running backs, two (or three) wide receivers, a tight end and a flex player. The difference is that your flex spot can be occupied by a running back, wide receiver, tight end or quarterback. The ability to start a QB in the flex is a game-changer.
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Can you put a WR at flex?

The flex can be a wide receiver, tight end, or running back. It is a critical position in any lineup to win weekly matches. The main purpose of the flex spot is to add flexibility to your roster in fantasy football.
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What order should I draft positions in fantasy football?

Ideally, this is how your first five picks play out: RB, RB, WR/TE, WR, WR. There's nothing wrong with grabbing an elite quarterback in the third, fourth or fifth rounds or paying up for a receiver in the second.
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What round should I draft a QB?

Again, the most mathematically sound/reliable option is the 5th or 6th round, but you could make do with any decision, especially depending on the people you are drafting with.
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Should you draft 2 QBs in fantasy football?

You should plan to start 2 QBs every week throughout the year, and then fill in that flex spot with another position only if you need to.
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What is the smartest position in football?

"The center has to be the brain. He has to be the smartest guy up front, if not the smartest guy on the field, to be able to adapt and make decisions under fire."
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Should you pick a QB first in fantasy football?

First, and most simply, do not draft a quarterback in the first round of a one-QB league. Second, be flexible. You may want an elite quarterback anchoring your lineup, but you find yourself in Round 3 with the top tier of Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert off the board, it's just not worth reaching.
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What is the hardest position to get in football?

Below is a list of positions and their level of difficulty on scale of 1-5.
  • Quarterback: 5. The most challenging position on offense and perhaps the entire field is quarterback. ...
  • Receiver: 1. ...
  • Linebacker: 3.5. ...
  • Lineman: 3. ...
  • Running Back: 3. ...
  • Defensive End: 2. ...
  • Cornerback: 5. ...
  • Defensive Tackle: 1.
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Should you pair QB and WR in fantasy?

In fantasy football, stacking is the practice of having a quarterback and wide receiver (or sometimes a running back or tight end), who play on the same team in the NFL on your roster. Having both the quarterback and one of their receiving targets can often yield extra points for your fantasy team.
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What defensive position gets the most fantasy points?

Linebackers are your most consistent scoring IDP players because they do a bit of everything. Often they will lead the league in tackles and have higher tackle numbers overall, which is an easier way to rack up fantasy potential.
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Should you draft a RB or WR first?

Round 1 of drafts traditionally go heavy-RB with some elite wide receiver talents mixed in and 2022 will likely follow this structure for the most part.
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What round should I draft a kicker?

Drafting Your Kicker

First of all, never draft a kicker until at least the last two or three rounds. Pick you kicker last. Making them your next to last pick or the one before that won't kill you, but it still may not be a smart move.
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How many RB should you draft in fantasy?

Ideally, you want at least two total RBs from the top-three tiers, and then at least two more by the end of Tier 5. Or you can keep it simple and just remember that you want a total of five RBs from the player pools within Tiers 1-5.
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How many WR should I draft in fantasy football?

Given that you'll need at least four running backs and wide receivers in your lineup every week (and up to five total), those positions are already essential to your roster.
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What is the most important QB stat?

What are the best metrics for NFL Quarterbacks
  • Yards per attempt - How many yards a QB gains per pass attempt.
  • Completion Percentage (Comp %) - The number of completed passes per pass attempt.
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Where is the best spot to pick in fantasy football draft 2022?

The ideal draft slot is at the front-end of Round 1. That way, I can end up with a high-end RB1, grab Andrews on the way back in Round 2, and still sneak in a low-end WR1 (Keenan Allen, Mike Evans, A.J. Brown) early in Round 3.
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Who is the best corner in the draft?

2023 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 10 cornerback prospects
  • Kelee Ringo, Georgia (RS Sophomore | 6-2, 215)
  • Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State (Junior | 6-0, 180) ...
  • Garrett Williams, Syracuse (RS Junior | 6-0, 189) ...
  • Deonte Banks, Maryland (RS Junior | 6-2, 205) ...
  • Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU (Senior | 5-9, 180) ...
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