Updated Conference Championship PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football - DeVonta Smith, Austin Ekeler, Dyami Brown, Marquise Brown, Khalil Shakir

January 25, 2025

Updated Conference Championship NFL playoffs fantasy football FLEX rankings for PPR scoring (2025). Set winning lineups with our Conference Championship rankings for fantasy football.

Fantasy football and DFS continue through Super Bowl LIX, so at RotoBaller, we will continue to provide coverage. Let's kick things off with our flex rankings for the AFC and NFC title games. In the rankings below, you'll find out where key flex options like DeVonta Smith, Austin Ekeler, Dyami Brown, Marquise Brown, and Khalil Shakir stand among all other RBs, WRs, and TEs in the conference championships.

Lead-ranker Nick Mariano assembles our Updated Conference Championship fantasy football FLEX rankings. Many of you playing in playoff leagues are still competing for something, and we're here, as always, to help you win. Use our FLEX rankings to help set the most optimal lineup for Conference Championship weekend.

In addition to our Conference Championship Weekend rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's most crucial fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff. Good luck, RotoBallers!

Conference Championship Fantasy Football FLEX News and Injuries

• Isiah Pacheco Too Inconsistent To Be Trusted
• Kareem Hunt To Lead Backfield In AFC Championship
• James Cook Seeking Revenge Against Dominant Defense
• Saquon Barkley Set For Another Huge Game
• Austin Ekeler A High-End Option In NFC Championship
• Brian Robinson Jr. Viewed As An RB2 Against Philadelphia
• A.J. Brown Good To Go, Looking To Make Noise In NFC Championship
• Terry McLaurin Viewed As A High-End WR1 On Championship Sunday
• Britain Covey Out For The Eagles, Cam Jurgens Questionable
• Mecole Hardman Jr. Won't Return From IR, Out For The Season
• Khalil Shakir Primed For Big Game Against Chiefs
• Xavier Worthy To Be A Second Option Against Buffalo
• Dyami Brown Looks To Stay Hot In NFC Title Game
• DeVonta Smith Poised To Perform In NFC Championship Game
• Dallas Goedert Says He Will Play In NFC Championship
• Travis Kelce To Continue Historic Run
• John Bates, Ben Sinnott Cleared To Face Eagles

Conference Championship FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football

Rankings are updated until kick-off.

Conference Championship FLEX Outlooks For Fantasy Football

Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders - Fantasy Football Outlook

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should be viewed as a high-end flex option in DFS formats this weekend when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, Ekeler ran the ball for 47 yards on six attempts. He caught all four of his targets for an additional 41 yards.

Ekeler also saw four targets in the wild-card round. Even though Brian Robinson Jr. will continue to see the majority of carries on the ground, Ekeler should continue to have a role, especially on passing downs. The last time he faced the Eagles (Week 11), he caught eight of nine targets for 89 yards.

If the Commanders fall behind in this contest, Ekeler should have a path to seeing a high volume of targets, which makes him a strong value play as an RB2/flex option in DFS competitions.

- Andy Smith, RotoBaller

DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - Fantasy Football Outlook

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith heads into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders as one of the team's most reliable weapons. Smith now leads the Eagles this season in receptions (76) and receiving touchdowns (8), proving to be a crucial target for Jalen Hurts in the passing game.

While the Eagles have leaned heavily on Saquon Barkley's dominant ground game in the postseason, Smith remains a key option when the offense looks to the air. His ability to make big catches in critical moments will be pivotal if Philadelphia diversifies their attack to keep Washington's defense off balance. With his consistent production all season, Smith is poised to make a big impact in this high-stakes matchup.

- Ty Thompson, RotoBaller

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