Week 3 of the fantasy football season is upon us, and you have flex concerns! Well, that is why we are here: to offer opinions on options, and perhaps entertain along the way. Fantasy managers should manage their teams their way, of course, but if you crave a bit of advice, here we go. Quarterbacks are now included in our superflex rankings, and even the worst ones still rank well. Regardless, check the matchups each week, go with your best options, and good luck in Week 3 and beyond!
1. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers: Went from 30 touches in Week 1 to only 29 last week. Nobody is complaining.
2. Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals: Awesome numbers, including two rushing touchdowns already. Unstoppable, especially by the Jaguars.
3. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs: He has thrown 16 incomplete passes in two weeks. How do the Chiefs ever lose?
4. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
5. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
7. Josh Allen, QB, Bills: You should not sit him. Just don't.
8. Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings: His managers wince whenever he limps around or needs medical attention. Will he play all 17 games?
9. Derrick Henry, RB, Titans: Exploded in the second half last week, but I keep watching his receptions. He should have a career high before Week 5!
10. Tyreek Hill, WR, Chiefs
11. Davante Adams, WR, Packers: And you were worried about this offense. Ha!
12. Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
13. Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers: Nine targets and nine rushing attempts in Week 2. Well, we could use more rushing attempts, but hard to complain.
14. Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
15. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles: Still concerns about his throwing -- remove one play last week and he had only 99 passing yards. As long as he runs, nobody minds.
16. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys: Quiet in Week 2, but at least he looks healthy. The Eagles defense appears improved so far, but Dak should get his production.
17. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
18. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints: One more disappointing game and we worry, but we have to assume the Saints figure this out.
19. Nick Chubb, RB, Browns
20. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks: Unstoppable, and this week, sure, he gets the nod for Seattle's top WR.
21. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals
22. Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
23. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders: Reasons for optimism, but would be nice if team could protect him better. And threaten to run the ball.
24. Justin Fields, QB, Bears: I think Bears fans have had enough of the Andy Dalton experience, and so has everybody else.
25. Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
26. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Broncos
27. Daniel Jones, QB, Giants: Plays the Falcons. If there was ever a time to go with Jones, this is it.
28. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Titans
29. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers: Pectoral injury could be a problem, so watch the updates later this week. Steelers' O-line is a problem.
30. Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals
31. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts: The time to trade a reasonable amount for this RB1 is running out.
32. Aaron Jones, RB, Packers: Not one, not two, but four touchdowns. Another reason to trust your top players after one rough week.
33. Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills
34. DK Metcalf, WR, Seahawks
35. Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams: At some point defenses will handle him better, and then the other Rams options will make more plays.
36. Darren Waller, TE, Raiders: Just seven targets in Week 2, coming off 19 of them, but still, no Raiders player had more.
37. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
38. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington
39. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
40. Najee Harris, RB, Steelers: Still has yet to rush for 50 yards in a game, though it seems he has nowhere to run, too. Keep the faith.
41. Chris Carson, RB, Seahawks
42. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys: Better Week 2 performance, but this is clearly a two-back offense now. Elliott may be more of an RB2 now.
43. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys: Perhaps 1,400 receiving yards is possible here. Really, this is a star.
44. Amari Cooper, WR, Cowboys
45. David Montgomery, RB, Bears
46. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington: No real difference for him with another quarterback. He is just not a factor on third downs.
47. Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles
48. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons: Easy to see lots of fourth-quarter numbers for him as team will face large deficits.
49. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
50. Sam Darnold, QB, Panthers
51. Baker Mayfield, QB, Browns
52. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers: As long as he avoids turnovers, he can keep the starting role from Trey Lance longer than anyone except him seems to want.
53. Jared Goff, QB, Lions
54. Taylor Heinicke, QB, Washington
55. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars: Remember, Peyton Manning threw 28 interceptions his first season (with 26 TDs). Lawrence can have that season still.
56. Carson Wentz, QB, Colts
57. Jameis Winston, QB, Saints: What, you actually expected consistency with this fellow?
58. Davis Mills, QB, Texans
59. Mac Jones, QB, Patriots
60. Zach Wilson, QB, Jets
61. Jacoby Brissett, QB, Dolphins
62. Calvin Ridley, WR, Falcons
63. Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings
64. A.J. Brown, WR, Titans: Good time to trade for him. Too talented to be this average and he looks healthy enough. Invest.
65. Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
66. Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers
67. Allen Robinson II, WR, Bears
68. D'Andre Swift, RB, Lions: Odd usage. He should be getting 25 touches a week. Not sure what the Lions are seeing here.
69. Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants: About time for him to be getting 25 touches as well.
70. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Chiefs: He is not getting 25 touches, and if he is no factor in the passing game, then we all overrated him.
71. Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers
72. Robert Woods, WR, Rams: Just wait, his numbers will come -- though perhaps not in this tough matchup with Tampa.
73. George Kittle, TE, 49ers
74. Mike Williams, WR, Chargers
75. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals
76. Chase Edmonds, RB, Cardinals: As with Swift, this makes little sense. Edmonds warrants far more touches than 14.5 per game.
77. Damien Harris, RB, Patriots
78. Julio Jones, WR, Titans
79. Diontae Johnson, WR, Steelers
80. Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders: Missed Week 2 with toe/ankle issues, and would not count on him suiting up for this one.
81. Darrell Henderson Jr., RB, Rams: Would not assume he plays through rib injury, either. It is only Week 3. You knew this was likely.
82. Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos
83. DJ Moore, WR, Panthers
84. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
85. Ty'Son Williams, RB, Ravens: Averaging 6.5 yards per carry so far. Certainly a relevant fantasy option.
86. Devin Singletary, RB, Bills: I rank him higher than my colleagues, but acknowledge he has not received a ton of touches.
87. Leonard Fournette, RB, Buccaneers
88. Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers
89. Sterling Shepard, WR, Giants: Other than QB, this is New York's PPR scoring leader so far. Leads team with 19 targets, 16 catches.
90. Marquise Brown, WR, Ravens: His yards per target is way up, indicative of his talent and that of Lamar Jackson.
91. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Colts
92. Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys: At 7.7 yards per tote, the offense has to continue getting him involved. Add him in case he takes over.
93. Mike Davis, RB, Falcons
94. James Robinson, RB, Jaguars: Not a good ranking for any Jaguars, but at this point how can we rely on any of them? Keep Robinson on your roster, though.
95. Marvin Jones Jr., WR, Jaguars
96. Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns
97. Kenyan Drake, RB, Raiders: Jacobs may sit, but Drake looks like he is merely a pass-catching option. Peyton Barber would get the Jacobs carries.
98. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Buccaneers: We want to say this production cannot possibly continue, but it is Brady and Gronk. Maybe it can.
99. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Lions
100. Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
101. Chase Claypool, WR, Steelers
102. Robby Anderson, WR, Panthers: With four catches in two weeks, managers are moving on. I think it is a bad idea to do so.
103. Antonio Brown, WR, Buccaneers: Did little in Week 2 and many will move on, but again, that is ill-advised. This offense can support many individuals. Brown was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, so be sure to seek updates on his status.
104. Myles Gaskin, RB, Dolphins
105. James White, RB, Patriots
106. J.D. McKissic, RB, Washington
107. Brandin Cooks, WR, Texans: Targets kept on coming when backup Davis Mills entered in Week 2. He knows who to look for.
108. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Steelers
109. DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
110. Tyler Boyd, WR, Bengals
111. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Raiders: Hard for defensive backs to keep up with him. Nice to see Carr is finding him downfield.
112. Rondale Moore, WR, Cardinals: This fellow is electric, and Murray definitely looks for him.
113. Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos: I do not know when I will stop preaching patience with this backfield, but it surely is not yet.
114. Melvin Gordon III, RB, Broncos
115. Noah Fant, TE, Broncos
116. Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons
117. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Falcons: Here is Atlanta's PPR scoring leader so far, and that includes the QB! Seems time to give him more touches, eh?
118. Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts
119. Jamaal Williams, RB, Lions
120. DeVante Parker, WR, Dolphins: Cannot say I would utilize him with Jacoby Brissett at QB, but then again, it may not matter.
121. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
122. Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams
123. Logan Thomas, TE, Washington
124. DJ Chark Jr., WR, Jaguars
125. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Patriots
126. Kenny Golladay, WR, Giants: Too early to give up, but this ranking shows you do not have to play him.
127. Jalen Reagor, WR, Eagles: You would think of him differently if he had not stepped out of bounds on his Week 2 touchdown catch.
128. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles
129. Michael Carter, RB, Jets: No guarantee the Jets start giving him major touches soon, but it would be nice.
130. Corey Davis, WR, Jets
131. Mark Ingram II, RB, Texans
132. Jared Cook, TE, Chargers: He had a TD overturned by penalty. Again, he would be more popular if he had scored, but it should not alter much. He matters.
133. Damien Williams, RB, Bears
134. James Conner, RB, Cardinals: Nary a target so far, and not much success in the ground game. Cannot recommend him in fantasy.
135. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Jaguars
136. Sammy Watkins, WR, Ravens
137. Darnell Mooney, WR, Bears
138. AJ Dillon, RB, Packers: Roster him in case Aaron Jones gets hurt, but he is not playing much so far.
139. Latavius Murray, RB, Ravens
140. Sony Michel, RB, Rams: Hardly the talent Henderson is, but if he gets a chance, he may create at least a timeshare.
141. Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles: May get more looks if Zach Ertz misses the game, but hard to call Goedert a safe TE1.
142. Robert Tonyan, TE, Packers
143. David Johnson, RB, Texans
144. Darrel Williams, RB, Chiefs: He and Mahomes have the team's rushing touchdowns so far. May become meaningful in time.
145. Zack Moss, RB, Bills: Two touchdowns on eight carries is nice work. Perhaps he sees more overall work this week.
146. Salvon Ahmed, RB, Dolphins
147. Ronald Jones II, RB, Buccaneers
148. Ty Johnson, RB, Jets
149. Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs
150. K.J. Osborn, WR, Vikings: And finally, we end these proceedings with this Miami product, who has outscored his teammate Jefferson so far.