Week 1 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Tony Pollard, Zack Moss, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze

September 7, 2024

RotoBaller's updated Week 1 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for fantasy football FLEX rankings and win more.

While many fantasy managers feel confident in deciding between two players at the same position, it can be tough to know "who to start" when comparing players of different positions. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. We are here to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key FLEX options like Aaron Jones, Zamir White, Gus Edwards, Rome Odunze, Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, and Ladd McConkey rank, among others.

Our FLEX fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

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Week 1 FLEX Fantasy FootballNews and Injuries

• Kyle Pitts Good To Go For Week 1
• Noah Gray Inks Three-Year Extension
• DJ Chark Out For Week 1 With Hip Injury
• Roman Wilson Out On Sunday
• Tyler Lockett Deemed Questionable For Sunday
• Curtis Samuel Good To Go For Week 1
• Tee Higgins Listed As Doubtful For Week 1
• Ja'Marr Chase Questionable For Matchup Against New England
• Jaylen Warren Removed From Injury Report
• Christian McCaffrey Says He'll Play In Week 1 After Another Limited Practice
• MarShawn Lloyd Inactive For Friday's Game Against The Eagles

Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: Top 200

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Week 1 FLEX Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - Fantasy Football Outlook

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze will make his NFL debut this Sunday against a significantly upgraded Tennessee Titans secondary. With the Titans adding L'Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie to their cornerback lineup, they aim to transform a weakness from last season into a strength. While the allure of starting Odunze in Week 1 might be tempting, it's wiser to keep him on the bench for now.

Rookies, especially receivers, often take time to develop their fantasy value, and Odunze will be starting behind established stars Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore. Although he has the potential to be a standout asset later in the season, his current role makes him a high-risk, boom-or-bust flex option.

The Bears' offense should be capable of supporting two key pass catchers, but it remains to be seen who will emerge alongside Moore. While Odunze could make a few notable plays this Sunday, his role and target share are still uncertain, making him a risky play for now.

- Martin Grisko, RotoBaller

Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings - Fantasy Football Outlook

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones looks to have a productive debut in the purple and gold as his team faces the New York Giants in Week 1. The Vikings weren't productive on the ground in 2023, largely due to a reliance on subpar rushers in the backfield -- something they corrected in free agency when they signed the former Green Bay Packers running back.

The 29-year-old may be closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but he was still one of the more productive rushers in the league when he returned from injury last season when he averaged 103 rushing yards on 5.4 yards per carry in his last four games.

The new Viking will face a Giants defense that was bottom-three in the league in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns allowed to running backs last season, making him a very solid RB2 option with potential RB1 upside.

- Bruce Clark, RotoBaller

Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars- Fantasy Football Outlook

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has the talent to be a great value in fantasy, which could be kickstarted in a good Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. BTJ flashed his big-play ability in preseason, which he will hope translates to regular season games. As the 23rd pick in the draft, the rookie WR has high expectations, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he starts slow.

Historically, rookie wide receivers in fantasy start slowly and pick up steam after their bye week. While the Jacksonville bye week isn't until Week 12, managers should still be extremely patient with the LSU product. He has the upside of being a league winner at the end of the season, so if he starts slow, that shouldn't deter his fantasy managers.

BTJ, however, can silence the slow start talk with a big Week 1, even if on limited touches, just as Kansas City Chiefs rookie wideout Xavier Worthy did on Thursday night. Fantasy managers may want to play it safe and wait to insert BTJ into their starting lineup, but don't be surprised if he has one or two big plays that inflate his final fantasy total.

- Seth Quinn, RotoBaller

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