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2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball FLEX Rankings: Bucky Irving, Tyreek Hill, Tee Higgins, Drake London, James Cook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Godwin

Tee Higgins - Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

RotoBaller's early 2025 fantasy football best ball FLEX rankings. These pre-NFL Draft FLEX best ball rankings are for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, and more.

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Two of RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025 fantasy football season. Let's see where key flex options such as Bucky Irving, Tyreek Hill, Tee Higgins, Drake London, James Cook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Chris Godwin stand among other RBs, WR, and TEs.

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Rank
Player
Name
Pos.
1 Saquon Barkley RB
2 Ja'Marr Chase WR
3 Justin Jefferson WR
4 Bijan Robinson RB
5 Puka Nacua WR
6 Nico Collins WR
7 Jahmyr Gibbs RB
8 CeeDee Lamb WR
9 Malik Nabers WR
10 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR
11 De'Von Achane RB
12 Brian Thomas Jr. WR
13 Brock Bowers TE
14 Breece Hall RB
15 Chase Brown RB
16 Christian McCaffrey RB
17 Josh Jacobs RB
18 Bucky Irving RB
19 Ashton Jeanty RB
20 A.J. Brown WR
21 Kyren Williams RB
22 Tee Higgins WR
23 Ladd McConkey WR
24 Derrick Henry RB
25 Jonathan Taylor RB
26 Trey McBride TE
27 Mike Evans WR
28 Joe Mixon RB
29 James Cook RB
30 Drake London WR
31 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
32 Tyreek Hill WR
33 Chuba Hubbard RB
34 George Kittle TE
35 Garrett Wilson WR
36 George Pickens WR
37 James Conner RB
38 Alvin Kamara RB
39 David Montgomery RB
40 Davante Adams WR
41 Kenneth Walker III RB
42 DJ Moore WR
43 Jaylen Warren RB
44 Brian Robinson Jr. RB
45 Chris Godwin WR
46 Chris Olave WR
47 Terry McLaurin WR
48 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
49 Xavier Worthy WR
50 Cooper Kupp WR
51 DeVonta Smith WR
52 Jordan Addison WR
53 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB
54 Zay Flowers WR
55 Isiah Pacheco RB
56 DK Metcalf WR
57 Jameson Williams WR
58 Courtland Sutton WR
59 Rashee Rice WR
60 Deebo Samuel Sr. WR
61 Aaron Jones RB
62 Sam LaPorta TE
63 Jauan Jennings WR
64 Jonnu Smith TE
65 Jerry Jeudy WR
66 Mark Andrews TE
67 Tony Pollard RB
68 Tetairoa McMillan WR
69 J.K. Dobbins RB
70 Travis Kelce TE
71 Jayden Reed WR
72 Jaylen Waddle WR
73 D'Andre Swift RB
74 Rome Odunze WR
75 Brandon Aiyuk WR
76 Rico Dowdle RB
77 Rashid Shaheed WR
78 Calvin Ridley WR
79 Khalil Shakir WR
80 T.J. Hockenson TE
81 David Njoku TE
82 Dalton Kincaid TE
83 Michael Pittman Jr. WR
84 Jakobi Meyers WR
85 Josh Downs WR
86 Keenan Allen WR
87 Nick Chubb RB
88 Evan Engram TE
89 Travis Hunter WR
90 Jalen McMillan WR
91 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
92 Najee Harris RB
93 Tucker Kraft TE
94 Jake Ferguson TE
95 Darnell Mooney WR
96 Travis Etienne Jr. RB
97 Tank Bigsby RB
98 Zach Charbonnet RB
99 DeAndre Hopkins WR
100 Jaleel McLaughlin RB
101 Amari Cooper WR
102 Rachaad White RB
103 Marquise Brown WR
104 Tyjae Spears RB
105 Blake Corum RB
106 Dallas Goedert TE
107 Austin Ekeler RB
108 Jerome Ford RB
109 Kyle Pitts TE
110 Javonte Williams RB
111 Romeo Doubs WR
112 Ricky Pearsall WR
113 Keon Coleman WR
114 Rashod Bateman WR
115 Jordan Mason RB
116 Cade Otton TE
117 Quentin Johnston WR
118 Adam Thielen WR
119 Trey Benson RB
120 Christian Kirk WR
121 Diontae Johnson WR
122 Wan'Dale Robinson WR
123 Kareem Hunt RB
124 Pat Freiermuth TE
125 Omarion Hampton RB
126 Luther Burden III WR
127 Cedric Tillman WR
128 Audric Estime RB
129 Zach Ertz TE
130 Marvin Mims Jr. WR
131 Hunter Henry TE
132 Xavier Legette WR
133 Tyler Allgeier RB
134 Antonio Gibson RB
135 Tyler Warren TE
136 Ray Davis RB
137 Andrei Iosivas WR
138 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR
139 Michael Wilson WR
140 Dontayvion Wicks WR
141 Olamide Zaccheaus WR
142 Alec Pierce WR
143 Emeka Egbuka WR
144 Raheem Mostert RB
145 DeMario Douglas WR
146 Devaughn Vele WR
147 Devin Singletary RB
148 Jordan Whittington WR
149 Braelon Allen RB
150 Stefon Diggs WR
151 Chig Okonkwo TE
152 Jalen Coker WR
153 Malik Washington WR
154 Khalil Herbert RB
155 Gabe Davis WR
156 Roschon Johnson RB
157 MarShawn Lloyd RB
158 Sincere McCormick RB
159 Demarcus Robinson WR
160 Quinshon Judkins RB
161 Jaylen Wright RB
162 Kendre Miller RB
163 Jermaine Burton WR
164 Mike Williams WR
165 Brandin Cooks WR
167 Dalton Schultz TE
168 Cole Kmet TE
169 Isaac Guerendo RB
170 Tyler Lockett WR
171 Darius Slayton WR
172 Joshua Palmer WR


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49ers Acquire Osa Odighizuwa From Cowboys on Wednesday
Kyler Murray

to Visit With Vikings on Thursday
Julian Hill

Patriots Agree to Terms With Julian Hill
Lucas Krull

Broncos Re-Sign Tight End Lucas Krull
Carson Wentz

Looking Unlikely for the Jets
LeBron James

Questionable Thursday Against Bulls
Foster Moreau

Texans Sign Foster Moreau to Add to Tight End Room
Dallas Goedert

Eagles Buy Some Extra Time to Negotiate With Dallas Goedert
Matas Buzelis

Probable Thursday After Career Night
Lamar Jackson

Ravens Still Hopeful They Can Reach Extension With Lamar Jackson
Ryan Kalkbrenner

Added to Injury Report as Probable
Josh Giddey

Likely Active Thursday
Isaiah Hartenstein

Remains Out Against Boston
Chet Holmgren

Ready to Play Thursday
Josh Hart

Won't Play Wednesday vs. Jazz
Victor Wembanyama

Questionable vs. Nuggets
Keyonte George

Set to Suit Up Wednesday
Jakob Poeltl

Cleared to Play Wednesday vs. Pelicans
Kelly Oubre Jr.

Out at Least Two Weeks
Grant Williams

Sidelined Against Kings
John Metchie III

Signing One-Year Deal to Join Panthers
Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Jaguars Signing Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Wednesday
Coby White

Active On Wednesday
Stephen Curry

Expected to Miss 10 More Days
Jake Browning

Plans to Sign One-Year Deal With Buccaneers
Dylan Parham

Jets Agree With Dylan Parham on Two-Year Deal
Durham Smythe

Ravens Agree to Terms With Durham Smythe
Sean Tucker

Buccaneers Tender Sean Tucker on One-Year Deal
Kyler Murray

Officially Released by the Cardinals
Kirk Cousins

Falcons Officially Release Kirk Cousins
Jake Tonges

49ers, Jake Tonges Agree to Two-Year Deal
Bryce Miller

Shuts Down Bullpen Due to More Oblique Discomfort
Zac Gallen

Named Arizona's Opening Day Starter
Kyle Teel

Could Miss 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Jaylinn Hawkins

Plans to Sign Two-Year Deal With Ravens
Chig Okonkwo

Commanders Agree to Three-Year Deal With Chig Okonkwo
Patrick Taylor Jr.

Agrees to Extension With 49ers
Hideki Matsuyama

Brings Strong Course History to TPC Sawgrass
Josh Hader

to Start the Year on the Injured List
Adam Scott

in Strong Form Ahead of The Players
Shayne Gostisbehere

to Remain Out for "Couple of Games"
Robert Thomas

Blues Hopeful Robert Thomas Can Play Through Upper-Body Injury
Ross Colton

Suffers Upper-Body Injury Tuesday Night
Connor Ingram

"Feeling Well" After Tuesday's Early Exit
Dylan Larkin

Doubtful for Rest of Road Trip
Andrew Copp

Sustains Lower-Body Injury Tuesday
Justin Brazeau

Out Week-to-Week
Ace Bailey

Cleared to Play Wednesday
Keyonte George

Still Dealing With Illness, Questionable Wednesday
Mitchell Robinson

Available for Wednesday's Tilt
Josh Hart

Questionable for Wednesday Night
Jarrett Allen

Remains Out Wednesday
Cameron Johnson

Considered Probable Wednesday
Kyle Teel

Exits Tuesday's Game With Hamstring Injury
Jamal Murray

Probable for Matchup With Rockets
Rickie Fowler

on Quite the Run Heading to TPC Sawgrass
Sepp Straka

Needs to Forget What Happened Sunday at Bay Hill
Jordan Spieth

an Enigma Heading to The Players Championship
Justin Rose

Trying to Pick Up the Pieces in Florida
Maverick McNealy

Bounces Back at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Brooks Koepka

Continues His Florida Swing With Some Momentum
Nicolai Hojgaard

in Strong Form Ahead of The Players
Robert MacIntyre

a Volatile Option at The Players
Matt Fitzpatrick

Looks to Return to Top Form at The Players
Sam Burns

a High-Risk, High-Reward Option at The Players
Keegan Bradley

Hard to Trust at The Players
Xander Schauffele

Rounding into Form Heading to Players Championship
Rory McIlroy

Set to Return at Players Championship to Defend Title
Jake Knapp

Set to Return at Players Championship
Viktor Hovland

Continues Strong Start to 2026 Season
Jakub Dobes

Makes 17 Saves in Victory
Rasmus Hojgaard

Looking for Bounce-Back at Players Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Will Need to Find Putter to Compete at Players Championship
Akshay Bhatia

Continues Improving Heading to Players Championship
Alexis Lafrenière

Alexis Lafreniere's Hat Trick Leads New York to Victory
Carter Verhaeghe

Wins it for Florida on Tuesday
Merrill Kelly

Set to Make Spring Training Debut on Friday
Francisco Lindor

"100 Percent Optimistic" he Can be Ready for Opening Day
Justin Thomas

Continues Competitive Return at The Players Championship
Colton Parayko

Rejoins Blues Lineup
Shayne Gostisbehere

Unavailable Against Penguins
Marcus Johansson

Returns From Two-Game Absence
Darren Raddysh

Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Sam Reinhart

Out Tuesday
John Gibson

Available Tuesday
Dylan Larkin

Misses Second Consecutive Game
Corbin Carroll

Set to Play in Cactus League Game on Wednesday
Kyle Stowers

to Make Grapefruit League Debut on Saturday
Hunter Greene

to be Sidelined Through July
James Reimer

Posts Shutout With Seventh Franchise
Tim Stützle

Tim Stutzle Stretches Point Streak to 13 Games
Justin Sourdif

Amasses Three Points In Monday's Win
Connor Bedard

Sets Up Two Goals in Overtime Win
Jesús Luzardo

Jesus Luzardo, Phillies Agree on Five-Year Extension
Corbin Carroll

Could Make Spring Debut This Week
Max Holloway

Drops Decision At UFC 326
Charles Oliveira

Becomes The New BMF Champion
Caio Borralho

Bounces Back
Reinier de Ridder

Reinier De Ridder Loses Back-To-Back Fights
Rob Font

Gets Dominated
Raul Rosas Jr.

Extends His Win Streak
Michael Johnson

Suffers Second-Round Knockout Loss
Drew Dober

Knocks Out Michael Johnson
Rafael Devers

Back in Cactus League Lineup on Monday
Ryan Blaney

Earns his Second Consecutive Phoenix Cup Series Win
Christopher Bell

Falls Short of Victory Despite Dominating at Phoenix
Kyle Larson

Earns Hard-Fought Finish of Third at Phoenix
Denny Hamlin

Quietly Gains Another Top-Five Finish at Phoenix
Joey Logano

Crashes out at Phoenix Despite Strong Run
Tarik Skubal

Could Make Another Start in World Baseball Classic
Jackson Chourio

Should Return to WBC Lineup on Monday
Byron Buxton

"Fine" After Being Hit by Pitch
Ryan Blaney

is Always A Top Favorite to Compete for the Win At Phoenix
Denny Hamlin

Is Denny Hamlin Worth Rostering for Phoenix?
Christopher Bell

is Likely to have Another Solid Phoenix Run
Chase Briscoe

has Plenty of Upside for DFS Lineups at Phoenix
Joey Logano

Could Dominate at Phoenix This Weekend
Chase Elliott

has Plenty of Upside for Sunday's Race at Phoenix
Chris Buescher

Is Chris Buescher Worth Rostering For Phoenix DFS Lineups?
Ross Chastain

Has Found Speed Again at Phoenix
Josh Berry

a Solid Sleeper at Phoenix
Brad Keselowski

Skips Qualifying After Practice Crash at Phoenix
Tyler Reddick

Spins in Practice at Phoenix
William Byron

Should Be a Contender at Phoenix
Kyle Larson

Is Always a Threat at Phoenix
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Could Bubba Wallace Be Playable for Phoenix DFS Lineups?
Anthony Alfredo

Is A Favorable DFS Option In A Substitution Role At Phoenix
Brandon Woodruff

Making Cactus League Debut on Saturday
Byron Buxton

Leaves WBC Game After Being Hit by a Pitch on his Elbow
Jackson Chourio

"Fine" After Suffering Hand Contusion
Max Holloway

A Favorite At UFC 326
Charles Oliveira

Set For BMF Title Fight
Reinier de Ridder

Reinier De Ridder Looks To Bounce Back
Caio Borralho

Set For UFC 326 Co-Main Event
Rob Font

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Raul Rosas Jr.

Looks For His Fifth Consecutive Win
Drew Dober

Returns At UFC 326
Michael Johnson

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Rafael Devers

Could Return to Game Action Next Week
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena Hopes to be Ready for Opening Day
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