Figuring out your flex spots can be the difference between winning and losing your weekly matchup. In this weekly series presented by Flex Fantasy, we’ll look at sleeper running backs and wide receivers outside the consensus top 50 who should be locked in your lineups.
Since this column launched on Week 7, we’ve gone 7 out of 9 on calls (78%), freshly minted with Tank Dell’s explosion against the Bucs (6 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TDs). Scoring at least 12 PPR points or a TD is what we’re hoping for and so far it’s been solid. We’ll keep it rolling with these picks this week:
Najee Harris
Najee’s season has been a disappointment (currently RB30 in PPR) but Harris has put up some good numbers since the Steelers Week 6 bye. Coming off his best game of the season, Najee has strong RB2 upside this week against the Packers. Projected at 15 carries and 4 targets, the inefficient veteran has the volume needed for a high floor albeit low ceiling.
Dalton Schultz
Schultz is finally producing alongside rookie QB CJ Stroud and should continue the trend in Week 10. This matchup against the Bengals offers shootout potential. We rarely would recommend starting a TE in your flex position in your traditional PPR formats, but Schultz is starting to look like a strong stream option as we near the fantasy playoffs.
Demario Douglas
Admittedly, this is going out on a limb a bit as Douglas has never even put up 12 PPR points before but his usage has been promising over the past 2 weeks (80% of snaps) given the injuries to the Patriots WR core. The rookie has averaged about 10 PPR points over the last 3 games and he’s seen at least 6 targets in each game during that span. The injuries and bye weeks are impacting rosters this week so fire up Douglas for a double-digit floor in your flex with upside for more if he can score his first career TD.
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