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NFL Week 3 fantasy flex rankings: Top 150 RB/WR/TE lineup options

Published: Sep 16, 2025 at 03:14 PM Updated: Sep 19, 2025 at 03:46 PM

Adam Rank

NFL.com Writer

Pondering some tough flex choices for your Week 3 fantasy football lineup? Adam Rank sorts through the running backs, receivers and tight ends to present his top 150 flex options, with some useful nuggets of analysis sprinkled in. The ranking is based on a 0.5 PPR scoring format.

NOTE: In a typical week, this ranking will be posted on Tuesday. Injury designations will be added, adjusted or removed as teams' official injury reports are made available. The following three designations will be reflected:

(Q) -- Player is listed as questionable on his team's official injury report.
(D) -- Player is listed as doubtful on his team's official injury report.
(O) -- Player has been ruled out on his team's official injury report.

FLEX RANKINGS: 1-50

1. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (at Bears) | WR1
2. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (vs. Bengals) | WR2
3. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (at Panthers) | RB1
4. Malik Nabers, Giants (vs. Chiefs) | WR3
5. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (at Ravens) | RB2
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (at Ravens) | WR4
7. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (vs. Rams) | RB3
8. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (vs. Cardinals) | RB4
9. Nico Collins, Texans (at Jaguars) | WR5
10. Puka Nacua, Rams (at Eagles) | WR6
11. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (at Bills) | RB5
12. Josh Jacobs, Packers (at Browns) | RB6
13. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (at Vikings) | WR7
14. Drake London, Falcons (at Panthers) | WR8
15. A.J. Brown, Eagles (vs. Rams) | WR9
16. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (vs. Broncos) | WR10
17. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (vs. Jets) | RB7
18. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (at Commanders) | RB8
19. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (vs. Saints) | WR11
20. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (at Titans) | RB9
21. Derrick Henry, Ravens (vs. Lions) | RB10
22. Trey McBride, Cardinals (at 49ers) | TE1
23. Garrett Wilson, Jets (at Buccaneers) | WR12
24. Brock Bowers, Raiders (at Commanders) | TE2
25. James Cook, Bills (vs. Dolphins) | RB11

26. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (vs. Texans) | WR13
27. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (vs. Jets) | WR14
28. Chase Brown, Bengals (at Vikings) | RB12
29. Zay Flowers, Ravens (vs. Lions) | WR15
30. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (at Bills) | WR16
31. Davante Adams, Rams (at Eagles) | WR17
32. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (vs. Raiders) | WR18
33. Kyren Williams, Rams (at Eagles) | RB13
34. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (vs. Saints) | RB14
35. Rome Odunze, Bears (vs. Cowboys) | WR19
36. George Pickens, Cowboys (at Bears) | WR20
37. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (at 49ers) | WR21
38. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (at Patriots) | RB15
39. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (vs. Falcons) | RB16
40. David Montgomery, Lions (at Ravens) | RB17
41. Alvin Kamara, Saints (at Seahawks) | RB18
42. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (vs. Jets) | WR22
43. Travis Etienne, Jaguars (vs. Texans) | RB19
44. Jordan Mason, Vikings (vs. Bengals) | RB20
45. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (vs. Falcons) | WR23
46. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (at Chargers) | WR24
47. DK Metcalf, Steelers (at Patriots) | WR25
48. Javonte Williams, Cowboys (at Bears) | RB21
49. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (vs. Broncos) | RB22
50. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (vs. Rams) | WR26

Takeaways:

I really wanted the Giants to move on to Jameis Winston because I was over Russell Wilson. My theory was that Winston would throw YOLO balls to Malik Nabers. But Russ said bet and did it on Sunday, connecting with Nabers 9 times for 167 yards and a pair of scores on 13 targets. I could get into this. Make this an every-week thing. Also, I'm getting a note from my 10-year-old daughter, who says it's "cringe" when I say "bet" and that's duly noted.
I'm so glad I have more shares of Nabers than I do of Nico Collins this year. I mean, Collins did have a touchdown catch on Monday night, which absolutely saved you (and me). This Texans offense needs to figure it out, though.
Credit to Amon-Ra St. Brown for his career-high three touchdowns against the Bears. He became the first Lions player to post 100-plus receiving yards and three touchdowns in a game since Calvin Johnson did so in 2010.
It's worth noting Jonathan Taylor has scored 25 or more fantasy points in four of his last five games dating back to last season. He was the RB1 of Week 2 with 29.5 points.
I'm hoping Brock Bowers' quiet start to the season (by his standards) can be explained by the knee injury he suffered in Week 1 and that there's not something more concerning at play. Ten catches for 141 yards is not a bad stat line for a tight end through two games. But you drafted him to be an elite tight end.
James Cook rushed for 125-plus yards and a pair of touchdowns for the first time in his career in Week 2. He's scored nine touchdowns in his last six games.
I really don't know what's going on with the Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter. I mean, I have my theories. But as I'm sitting here giving grace to Caleb Williams and the Bears offense, Trevor Lawrence deserves the same. The only thing I'd point out is Rome Odunze has put up great fantasy numbers this season even with the offense's struggles.
I feel comfortable saying Odunze is the new No. 1 receiver for the Bears. I figured it would happen at some point this season, and we're already there, apparently. I could see a situation where they funnel targets to DJ Moore against the Cowboys this week. But the torch has been passed. We didn't get a huge moment like we did recently with John Cena and Cody Rhodes. But trust me, it has happened.
Speaking of the Bears, I love Tory Taylor. He's been a good lad. Had him on my podcast. But I'd much rather have spent the 122nd overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft on Bucky Irving, who went three picks later and is coming off another great night for the Buccaneers.
The rookie running backs have been disappointing. Ashton Jeanty looks like he's losing passing-down work. Omarion Hampton still has great utilization, but the numbers have not been there. And where is Kaleb Johnson? Where?
Chuba Hubbard finished as the fantasy RB10 in Week 2. There are some troubling signs, however. The Panthers have rushed on 31.9 percent of the snaps this season, the second-lowest rate in the NFL.
There is so much injury news this week, and surprisingly (or maybe not) it's the quarterbacks who had us diving into the waiver wire. That said, there is a notable running back injury, with the Vikings' Aaron Jones Sr. headed to injured reserve because of a hamstring issue. Jordan Mason has led the team in rushes and rushing yards in each of the first two games. Mason has more touches (27 to 16) and while I don't anticipate him taking on all of Jones' workload, I do like him as a lead back for the Vikings, especially when they are expected to start (checks notes) Carson Wentz at quarterback.
Javonte Williams is kind of a thing now, right? He's scored 20-plus fantasy points in back-to-back games to open the year and he's the first Cowboys running back with 3-plus rushing touchdowns in the first two games of a season since Marion Barber in 2009.
I will not use this space to talk about bad fantasy beats. But I lost a matchup in my NFL Fantasy Live league to colleague Cynthia Frelund because the Texans wouldn't take the easy extra point late in the fourth quarter on Monday night (because it would not have made sense for them to kick an extra point with a 5-point lead) and, well, forgive me, I want to gripe about it. Actually, I'm fine now. But having the Texans lose by a point is a bit of sweet irony I do enjoy.

Tiers: Nos. 1-50 | Nos. 51-100 | Nos. 101-150

FLEX RANKINGS: 51-100

51. Breece Hall, Jets (at Buccaneers) | RB23
52. Tee Higgins, Bengals (at Vikings) | WR27
53. Calvin Ridley, Titans (vs. Colts) | WR28
54. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (at Bills) | WR29
55. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (vs. Steelers) | RB24
56. James Conner, Cardinals (at 49ers) | RB25
57. Jameson Williams, Lions (at Ravens) | WR30
58. Tony Pollard, Titans (vs. Colts) | RB26
59. Nick Chubb, Texans (at Jaguars) | RB27
60. D'Andre Swift, Bears (vs. Cowboys) | RB28 (Q)
61. Tyler Warren, Colts (at Titans) | TE3 (Q)
62. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (at Giants) | TE4
63. Tucker Kraft, Packers (at Browns) | TE5
64. Chris Olave, Saints (at Seahawks) | WR31
65. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (at Giants) | RB29
66. J.K. Dobbins, Broncos (at Chargers) | RB30
67. Sam LaPorta, Lions (at Ravens) | TE6
68. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (vs. Packers) | WR32
69. Travis Hunter, Jaguars (vs. Texans) | WR33
70. DJ Moore, Bears (vs. Cowboys) | WR34
71. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (vs. Bengals) | TE7
72. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (vs. Steelers) | RB31
73. Stefon Diggs, Patriots (vs. Steelers) | WR35
74. Ricky Pearsall, 49ers (vs. Cardinals) | WR36
75. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders (vs. Raiders) | RB32

76. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (vs. Packers) | RB33
77. Keenan Allen, Chargers (vs. Broncos) | WR37
78. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders (at Commanders) | WR38
79. Marquise Brown, Chiefs (at Giants) | WR39
80. Cam Skattebo, Giants (vs. Chiefs) | RB34
81. David Njoku, Browns (vs. Packers) | TE8
82. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (vs. Saints) | RB35
83. Matthew Golden, Packers (at Browns) | WR40
84. Jauan Jennings, 49ers (vs. Cardinals) | WR41
85. Deebo Samuel Sr., Commanders (vs. Raiders) | WR42
86. Mark Andrews, Ravens (vs. Lions) | TE9
87. Khalil Shakir, Bills (vs. Dolphins) | WR43
88. Michael Pittman, Colts (at Titans) | WR44
89. Juwan Johnson, Saints (at Seahawks) | TE10
90. Evan Engram, Broncos (at Chargers) | TE11
91. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (vs. Chiefs) | RB36
92. RJ Harvey, Broncos (at Chargers) | RB37
93. Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (vs. Saints) | WR45
94. Kayshon Boutte, Patriots (vs. Steelers) | WR46
95. Hunter Renfrow, Panthers (vs. Falcons) | WR47
96. Jalen Nailor, Vikings (vs. Bengals) | WR48
97. Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (vs. Texans) | RB38
98. Josh Downs, Colts (at Titans) | WR49
99. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (at Bears) | TE12
100. Darnell Mooney, Falcons (at Panthers) | WR50

Takeaways:

I want to panic regarding TreVeyon Henderson, but I just can't. But if he doesn't stop with the holding penalties -- he had as many penalties (although one was declined) as rushing attempts (three) against the Dolphins -- he's not going to see the field.
Nice touchdown run by Nick Chubb on Monday night. Love to see it. He's obviously not the same guy that he was prior to his 2023 knee injury, but I loved seeing him get into the end zone.
Isiah Pacheco has fewer than 30 scrimmage yards in seven consecutive games (including playoffs). So he's due, yeah?
Zach Charbonnet ... woof. One fantasy point in Week 2? And for the record, he got some opportunities. He ran the ball 15 times. The problem wasn't the usage. He just didn't make the most of it.
I wish I had more answers for Evan Engram, who had just two targets against the Colts. I'm not sure if a calf injury is to blame, but I'm not giving up. The history of tight ends in Sean Payton's offense is too great.
Hunter Renfrow had five red zone targets against the Cardinals. He has also had at least six targets in each of his first two games of the season.

Tiers: Nos. 1-50 | Nos. 51-100 | Nos. 101-150

FLEX RANKINGS: 101-150

101. Keon Coleman, Bills (vs. Dolphins) | WR51
102. Rashid Shaheed, Saints (at Seahawks) | WR52
103. Braelon Allen, Jets (at Buccaneers) | RB39
104. Kavontae Turpin, Cowboys (at Bears) | WR53
105. Dalton Kincaid, Bills (vs. Dolphins) | TE13
106. Colston Loveland, Bears (vs. Cowboys) | TE14
107. Rachaad White, Buccaneers (vs. Jets) | RB40
108. Najee Harris, Chargers (vs. Broncos) | RB41
109. Miles Sanders, Cowboys (at Bears) | RB42
110. Troy Franklin, Broncos (at Chargers) | WR54
111. Cedric Tillman, Browns (vs. Packers) | WR55
112. Trey Benson, Cardinals (at 49ers) | RB43
113. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (vs. Broncos) | WR56
114. Dontayvion Wicks, Packers (at Browns) | WR57
115. Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos (at Chargers) | WR58
116. Rashod Bateman, Ravens (vs. Lions) | WR59
117. Jerome Ford, Browns (vs. Packers) | RB44
118. Brian Robinson, 49ers (vs. Cardinals) | RB45
119. Ray Davis, Bills (vs. Dolphins) | RB46
120. Kyle Pitts, Falcons (at Panthers) | TE15
121. Hunter Henry, Patriots (vs. Steelers) | TE16
122. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (vs. Packers) | TE17
123. Romeo Doubs, Packers (at Browns) | WR60
124. Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants (vs. Chiefs) | WR61
125. Tyler Allgeier, Falcons (at Panthers) | RB47