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Week 18 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Chase Brown, Jalen McMillan, Olamide Zaccheaus, Raheem Blackshear, Zach Ertz

Wide Receivers to AVOID In 2025 Fantasy Football

RotoBaller's Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings (RB, WR, TE) for half-PPR and 2024. Win more with our FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week 18 lineups.

Figuring out who to start in the flex spot is one of the most difficult aspects of fantasy football, especially when comparing two similar players at different positions. When you factor in Week 18 inactives and tanking teams, it becomes even more tricky. If you need assistance this week, use our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups.

Ahead of the Week 18 slate, let's analyze the rankings and see where flex options such as Chase Brown, Jalen McMillan, Olamide Zaccheaus, Raheem Blackshear, and Zach Ertz rank, among other considerations.

Our half-PPR FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week 18 are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important RB, WR, and TE fantasy football injury news for this week. Be sure to bookmark our fantasy football rankings portal and check back regularly for updates. Good luck RotoBallers in Week 18!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Week 18 FLEX Fantasy Football News and Injuries

 

Week 18 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football

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FLEX
Rank
Player
Name
Pos.
1 Bijan Robinson RB
2 Jahmyr Gibbs RB
3 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR
4 Bucky Irving RB
5 Derrick Henry RB
6 Josh Jacobs RB
7 Justin Jefferson WR
8 Ja'Marr Chase WR
9 Jonathan Taylor RB
10 Mike Evans WR
11 De'Von Achane RB
12 Nico Collins WR
13 Brian Thomas Jr. WR
14 Tee Higgins WR
15 Zach Charbonnet RB
16 Brian Robinson Jr. RB
17 Breece Hall RB
18 Malik Nabers WR
19 Isaac Guerendo RB
20 Aaron Jones RB
21 Terry McLaurin WR
22 Rico Dowdle RB
23 D'Andre Swift RB
24 Courtland Sutton WR
25 George Pickens WR
26 Drake London WR
27 Jaylen Warren RB
28 Ladd McConkey WR
29 Ray Davis RB
30 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
31 Jordan Addison WR
32 Brock Bowers TE
33 Davante Adams WR
34 Jauan Jennings WR
35 Najee Harris RB
36 DJ Moore WR
37 Chase Brown RB
38 Jameson Williams WR
39 Kenneth Gainwell RB
40 J.K. Dobbins RB
41 Ameer Abdullah RB
42 Sam LaPorta TE
43 Trey McBride TE
44 Tony Pollard RB
45 Zay Flowers WR
46 Tyreek Hill WR
47 Deebo Samuel Sr. WR
48 Garrett Wilson WR
49 Adam Thielen WR
50 Jalen McMillan WR
51 Puka Nacua WR
52 DK Metcalf WR
53 Calvin Ridley WR
54 Keenan Allen WR
55 Jakobi Meyers WR
56 Jaleel McLaughlin RB
57 Rachaad White RB
58 Quentin Johnston WR
59 Jayden Reed WR
60 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
61 Darnell Mooney WR
62 Romeo Doubs WR
63 Kyren Williams RB
64 Michael Carter RB
65 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB
66 Jonnu Smith TE
67 Josh Downs WR
68 George Kittle TE
69 Travis Etienne Jr. RB
70 Rome Odunze WR
71 Michael Pittman Jr. WR
72 Raheem Blackshear RB
73 Tank Bigsby RB
74 Blake Corum RB
75 Olamide Zaccheaus WR
76 Mark Andrews TE
77 Xavier Worthy WR
78 Chris Olave WR
79 Jerry Jeudy WR
80 Cooper Kupp WR
81 Joe Mixon RB
82 Kareem Hunt RB
83 Jahan Dotson WR
84 T.J. Hockenson TE
85 Khalil Herbert RB
86 Marquise Brown WR
87 Jalen Nailor WR
88 Zach Ertz TE
89 Wan'Dale Robinson WR
90 Rashod Bateman WR
91 Tucker Kraft TE
92 Marvin Mims Jr. WR
93 Jerome Ford RB
94 Brandin Cooks WR
95 DeMario Douglas WR
96 Cade Otton TE
97 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR
98 Jalen Coker WR
99 Chig Okonkwo TE
100 Jaylen Waddle WR
101 Dontayvion Wicks WR
102 Justice Hill RB
103 Antonio Gibson RB
104 Parker Washington WR
105 Tim Patrick WR
106 Pat Freiermuth TE
107 Andrei Iosivas WR
108 Jalen Tolbert WR
109 Mike Gesicki TE
110 Demarcus Robinson WR
111 Javonte Williams RB
112 Devaughn Vele WR
113 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
114 Kimani Vidal RB
115 Xavier Legette WR
116 Jamison Crowder WR
117 Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR
118 Keon Coleman WR
119 Calvin Austin III WR
120 John Metchie III WR
121 Kyle Pitts TE
122 Tyler Allgeier RB
123 Mike Boone RB
124 Hunter Henry TE
125 Ty Johnson RB
126 Mack Hollins WR
127 Audric Estime RB
128 Kayshon Boutte WR
129 Michael Wilson WR
130 Julius Chestnut RB
131 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB
132 Dameon Pierce RB
133 Noah Gray TE
134 Alec Pierce WR
135 Khalil Shakir WR
136 DeAndre Hopkins WR
137 Amari Cooper WR
138 Ricky Pearsall WR
139 Isaiah Likely TE
140 D'Onta Foreman RB
141 Jake Ferguson TE
142 Juwan Johnson TE
143 Ray-Ray McCloud III WR
144 Dalton Schultz TE
145 Cam Akers RB
146 Grant Calcaterra TE
147 Alexander Mattison RB
148 Darius Slayton WR
149 Tutu Atwell WR
150 Tre Tucker WR
151 Braelon Allen RB
152 Justin Watson WR
153 Curtis Samuel WR
154 Malik Washington WR
155 Devin Singletary RB
156 Raheem Mostert RB
157 Noah Fant TE
158 Elijah Moore WR
159 Tyler Conklin TE
160 Samaje Perine RB
161 Dalton Kincaid TE
162 KaVontae Turpin WR
163 Carson Steele RB
164 Cole Kmet TE
165 Mike Williams WR
166 Kendrick Bourne WR
167 David Moore WR
168 Johnny Wilson WR
169 Troy Franklin WR
170 Foster Moreau TE
171 Brenton Strange TE
172 Adonai Mitchell WR
173 Austin Hooper TE
174 Will Dissly TE
175 Allen Lazard WR
176 Craig Reynolds RB
177 Tyler Lockett WR
178 Jeremy McNichols RB
179 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB
180 Jordan Akins TE
181 Ja'Tavion Sanders TE
182 Robert Woods WR
183 Cordarrelle Patterson RB
184 Kevin Austin Jr. WR
185 Van Jefferson WR
186 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR
187 Emanuel Wilson RB
188 Greg Dortch WR
189 Luke McCaffrey WR
190 DJ Chark Jr. WR
191 Tyler Boyd WR
192 Will Shipley RB
193 Dante Pettis WR
194 Kalif Raymond WR
195 Sean Tucker RB
196 Dawson Knox TE
197 Payne Durham TE
198 Xavier Hutchinson WR
199 Daniel Bellinger TE
200 Michael Mayer TE


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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Chuba Hubbard

Not Expected to Hit the Injured Reserve
J.J. McCarthy

Ruled Out for Week 5
Chuba Hubbard

Not Expected to Play on Sunday
Kendrick Bourne

Explodes for 10 Catches With Teammates Sidelined Thursday
Puka Nacua

Big Second Half Against 49ers Solidifies WR1 Ranking
Christian McCaffrey

Remains Dominant While Handling 30 Touches
Matthew Stafford

Turns in Another Dominant Three-Touchdown Performance
Kyren Williams

Excels as Pass-Catcher, Snags Two Touchdowns on TNF
Lamar Jackson

Ravens Likely Without Lamar Jackson Until Week 8?
Cam Schlittler

Dazzles in 12-Strikeout Performance, Yankees Advance to ALDS
CFB

Quintrevion Wisner Expected Back vs. Florida
CFB

Emmett Mosley Probable for Longhorns vs. Florida
Giannis Antetokounmpo

to Join the Bucks in Miami
Jaden Ivey

Fully Recovered From Fractured Fibula
Nick Jensen

an Option for Preseason Finale
Lars Eller

Could Be Available Saturday
Jonathan Huberdeau

Remains Under Evaluation
Brock Purdy

Week-to-Week After Suffering Setback With Toe Injury
Jonathan Toews

Labeled as Day-to-Day
Bryan Rust

to Miss Start of Season
Niko Mikkola

Inks Eight-Year Extension With Panthers
Jackson LaCombe

Signs Largest Contract in Ducks History
Terry McLaurin

Officially Ruled Out for Week 5
Bucky Irving

"Week-to-Week," Unlikely to Play in Week 5
OG Anunoby

Was Inactive for the Knicks' Preseason Opener
Joel Embiid

Adem Bona Starts in Place of Joel Embiid on Thursday
Dominick Barlow

Grabs 10 Boards in Abu Dhabi
Miles McBride

Leads the Knicks to an Exhibition Win in Abu Dhabi
VJ Edgecombe

Drops 14 Points in Thursday's Exhibition
Josh Hart

Injured in Exhibition
Shane McClanahan

Expected to be "Fully Ready" for Spring Training
Bo Bichette

Unlikely to be Ready for ALDS
Coby White

Does Some Shooting During Wednesday's Practice
Patrick Williams

Hurts Ankle at Practice
Mark Williams

to Sit Out Preseason Opener
Noah Clowney

Healthy and Bigger Ahead of New Season
Gabe Vincent

Logs Full Practice
LeBron James

Does Individual Work at Practice
Bogdan Bogdanović

Bogdan Bogdanovic Getting Back on Track After Partially Rupturing Hamstring
Terry Rozier

Suffers Left-Hamstring Strain
Brandon Williams

Out One Week Due to Hamstring Strain
Daniel Gafford

Sidelined Due to Ankle Sprain
Bryce Eldridge

to Undergo Wrist Surgery
Atlanta Braves

Brian Snitker Will Not Return as Braves Manager
Cam Thomas

Has Dropped A "Good Amount" of Weight This Offseason
James Wiseman

Rehab Going Well, Could be in Mix for Starting Center Job
Dorian Finney-Smith

Unlikely to be Ready for Season Opener
Brock Purdy

Toe Issue Could Linger All Season
Connor Ingram

Oilers Acquire Connor Ingram
Anders Lee

on Track to Play in Preseason Finale
Alex Ovechkin

Expected to Suit up Thursday
Ryker Evans

Out 6-8 Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
Ivan Demidov

Avoids Serious Injury
Luke Hughes

Agrees to Seven-Year Deal Wih Devils
KaVontae Turpin

Status for Sunday Up in the Air
Jauan Jennings

Ruled Out Against Rams on Thursday
Brock Purdy

Ruled Out for Thursday Against Rams
Ricky Pearsall

Ruled Out for Thursday
Jayden Daniels

Plans to Return on Sunday
Michael Carter

Taking First Snaps During Wednesday's Practice
Chuba Hubbard

Misses Practice, Week 5 Status Uncertain
Trey Benson

Sidelined 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery
Luke List

Looking to Win Again at Sanderson Farms Championship
Tom Kim

Could Be in For Long Week in Mississippi
Max Homa

Are Things Beginning to Turn Around For Max Homa Ahead of Sanderson Farms?
Nicolai Hojgaard

an Interesting Play at Sanderson Farms
Davis Thompson

Looks to Keep Momentum Going in Mississippi
Nick Dunlap

Hoping to Turn Woes Around at Sanderson Farms Championship
PGA

Matti Schmid a Volatile Option at Sanderson Farms
Thorbjorn Olesen

a Solid Play at Sanderson Farms
Stephan Jaeger

a High-Upside Play in Mississippi
Hayden Buckley

Trying to Find Form at Sanderson Farms
Ben Martin

Struggling Mightily with Golf Game
Jacob Bridgeman

Leaning on his Putter at Sanderson Farms
Lanto Griffin

Heating Up for Sanderson Farms Championship
Quade Cummins

Trying to Make Cut at Sanderson Farms
Carson Young

Aims to Rebound from Procore Championship
Matt Kuchar

Still a Golfer to Watch This Week
Doug Ghim

Trending Up for Sanderson Farms Championship
Eric Cole

May Struggle at Sanderson Farms Championship
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Ready for Sanderson Farms Championship
J.T. Miller

Considered Day-to-Day
James van Riemsdyk

to Rejoin Team Wednesday
Vince Dunn

Labeled as Day-to-Day
Nils Hoglander

to Sit Out 8-10 Weeks After Surgery
Mats Zuccarello

Expected to Miss 7-8 Weeks
Kirill Kaprizov

Signs Largest Contract in NHL History
Mackenzie Hughes

Eyes Another Strong Week at Sanderson Farms
Andrew Putnam

a Solid Value Play in Mississippi
Tarik Skubal

Shines in Postseason Debut, Tigers Take Game 1 Over Guardians
CFB

Behren Morton To Start Against Houston Saturday
Texas Rangers

Rangers, Bruce Bochy Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Minnesota Twins

Rocco Baldelli Fired as Twins Manager
San Francisco Giants

Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin
Francisco Alvarez

to Have Thumb Surgery in the Coming Days
Bo Bichette

Blue Jays Optimistic Bo Bichette Can Return for Division Series
Lucas Giolito

Won't be on Wild-Card Roster With Elbow Issue
Alex Bregman

Should be Good for Game 1 of Wild-Card Series
Lukas Dostal

Day-to-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Mattias Samuelsson

Out Week-to-Week
Chase Elliott

Steals the Win at Kansas and Locks Into the Round of 8
Chase Briscoe

Earns Another Top-Five Finish at Kansas
Christopher Bell

Finishes Third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday
Kyle Larson

Strong Kansas Performance Positions Him to Advance in the 2025 Playoffs
Joey Logano

Kansas Struggles End In Disappointment
Dominick Reyes

Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
Carlos Ulberg

Gets First-Round Knockout
Ivan Erslan

Loses Third Fight in a Row
Ramon Taveras

Drops Decision At UFC Perth
Jack Jenkins

Gets Back In The Win Column
Jake Matthews

Suffers Third-Round Submission Loss
Neil Magny

Pulls Off Comeback Win
Charlie Campbell

Suffers First-Round Submission Loss
Tom Nolan

Gets First-Round Submission Win
Denny Hamlin

Despite Power-Steering Failure, Denny Hamlin Dominates and Finishes Second at Kansas
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace's Playoff Bid Likely Ends After Scrape With Boss at Kansas
William Byron

Runs Poorly, Still Finishes in the Top 10
Tyler Reddick

Finishes Seventh at Kansas Despite Distractions
Shane Van Gisbergen

Earns First Cup Series Top-10 Finish on an Oval
Pete Alonso

to Opt Out of Contract and Enter Free Agency
Clayton Kershaw

Not Available for Wild-Card Series
Max Muncy

Expected to be Ready for Game 1 of Wild-Card Series
Bo Bichette

Without a Timeline, Unlikely to Return in Postseason?
Noah Gragson

May Be A Sneaky DFS Option For Kansas Lineups
Todd Gilliland

Is A Quality Value Option for Kansas Lineups
Kyle Larson

the Favorite to Win at Kansas
Ryan Blaney

the Chalk DFS Play at Kansas
Denny Hamlin

Has Struggled at 1.5-Mile Tracks This Season
William Byron

a Solid DFS Pivot at Kansas
Alex Bowman

Will Alex Bowman's Top-10 Streak at Kansas Continue?
Ryan Preece

Should Have Speed at Kansas
Christopher Bell

Has Been Consistent at Kansas Despite Rarely Contending to Win
Joey Logano

Miserable Qualifying Result Makes Joey Logano a Top DFS Contender
Chase Elliott

Likely to Make Round of 8, but Has Hardly Been Inspiring
Ranger Suárez

Ranger Suarez Exits Early With Thigh Contusion in Loss
Trea Turner

to Return on Sunday
Ramón Laureano

Ramon Laureano Lands on 10-Day Injured List
Brett Baty

Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

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