PRO Trashman’s 2018 Week 1 Flex Rankings: RB, WR, TE

Trashman HeaderOften times, there is nothing tougher (or more important) than deciding who your weekly flex-plays are. It can be a mind-numbing experience having to make cross-positional projections.

This season, our RosterWatch PRO community will have personal and exclusive access to our very own disgusting Trashman, who has carefully curated his personal weekly flex rankings in order to help you in gaining input about your roster decisions.

PLEASE Keep in mind, these are not our official RosterWatch Week 1 rankings, but we’ve learned over time to pay extra-special attention to what the Trashman might have up his filthy sleeve – and where he stacks up players against one another for the coming weekend’s slate cross-positionally.

Our OFFICIAL rankings page here on the site will continue to be updated through the day Saturday and Sunday morning as more information comes in and we become more comfortable with player slotting. In the meantime, have a look at how the Trashman sees the Week 1 slate shaking out – as his inputs to our formula are a key (albeit disgusting) component.

(Based on .5 PPR scoring).

Click here to go to the spreadsheet (PRO membership required)

108 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By cwink

    Worth dropping Allen Hurns for Chase Edmonds. He’s my WR6

    RBs: Johnson, Hyde, J. Williams, D. Lewis, K. Johnson
    WRs: Green, Hilton, Evan, E. Sanders, A. Miller, A. Hurns

    (I had 3 2nd round picks and 2 5ths).

    Hate to be burning my FAAB budget when I can protect my top invest for the likes of Allen Hurns right now.

    Thanks.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      if you don’t think you’ll use hurns it doesn’t matter. seeing as johnson is your cornerstone, it makes sense to protect

  2. ↓ Post By DJ

    Thanks, Trashman! Fighting the Royce, J. Williams, Burkhead decision for my RB2 behind Fournette. When all else fails, stick to the flex rankings, right?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      yeah, i think royce is the guy there

  3. ↓ Post By mikeswsa@outlook.com

    Start Tevin Coleman tonight over Peyton Barber and James Conner? I’m in a 1 pt ppr league.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i’ll probably bump conner quite a bit when we’re sure bell is out. it’d be nice if you can fit both in. coleman is just the safer play right now

  4. ↓ Post By Dezznutz

    Allen and Morris for diggs and TY half point PPR
    RBs are Royce freeman, hunt
    WR are jones jr , Miller, Washington, tre quan smith
    Start 2rb 3wr flex 14 team

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i want be on the ty diggs end of the deal

  5. ↓ Post By berms

    Working the wire
    Would you drop funcess for CJ Moore?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      you mean dj? not yet

  6. ↓ Post By PRS3758

    Why so down on Agholor with Jeffrey out?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i actually like him this week. i bumped him up where i could.

  7. ↓ Post By fasttimes

    in both my leages we have position limits 4/5 RBs and WR. based on the sheet i ended up with Kerryon Johnson in both leagues and handcuffed with blout.

    would you consider dropping either for any of the following?

    B powell
    Booker
    Breida
    Clement
    Cohen
    Chubb

    thanks in advance

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i don’t necessarily consider blount a handcuff. he has standalone value. i could potentially drop blount in a ppr for cohen or powell

  8. ↓ Post By mchrist661@aol.com

    Pick up Conner for Lewis off waivers?

  9. ↓ Post By Jason

    Awesome job Trashman. I was offered J. Graham for J. Connors today by Bell owner. My Rb’s are Gurley, Howard, Collins, A. Morris, and Connors. My starting TE is G. Little as of now. What do you think. 12 team standard. Thanks.

    1. ↓ Post By cadaract

      Not a RosterWatch affiliate but…

      After Graham didn’t get much yesterday I would try to counter for Graham and another good player for Connor’s big performance yesterday. Bell could be back anytime now after seeing that. You have Gurley, Howard and Collins all of which are great RB’s. Not like you need Conner. Try and snag Graham and his 4th or 5th round pick for Conner and your weakest WR or just Conner by himself.

  10. ↓ Post By John

    In my two leagues I have both Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller. How would you recommend I navigate this situation early in the year? I’m thinner at RB and thinking of trading ARob for RB. Thanks for all your advice and hard work RW!

  11. ↓ Post By AllabouttheTD

    Ppr league.im a bell owner.. which one of these guys would you go with Hyde ,j Williams, p barber
    Thanks rostwrr watch

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Make sure to check our RB rankings before Sunday for latest update and go with whoever we have ranked highest. Right now, those are all 3 solid options. We have Hyde ranked highest, currently. Obviously great weeks to play JW and PB, as well. The matchup is nice for Hyde and he’s the superior player.

      Man you are stacked! Good problems to have!

      1. ↓ Post By AllabouttheTD

        For sure! Thanks to your guys draft sheet like every year! damn guy ahead of me stole my bell handcuff the pick before me. Thanks!

  12. ↓ Post By "Dirty"(Shaunanigans1980)

    Team name “One huge dak”
    10 team standard.
    So im in a qb problem. I have wentz and now need a qb untill his return. Who do i drop? A. Miller J. Nelson S. Walkins G. Lablount K. Galliday

    1. ↓ Post By cadaract

      I’m not a rosterwatch affiliate but my 2 cents here is…

      All those guys have a lot of upside this season except J. Nelson. That’s who I would get rid of.
      A. Miller is going to break out it’s just a matter of when.
      Golliday should still do well in Det. and Blount should see goal line carries and then some. Will have to see how week 1 pans out to be sure though.
      Watkins has proven himself when healthy with the Bills. With the Chiefs and Mahomes big arm it only takes 1 throw. It’s tough though because there is so much talent. Mahomes obviously likes Hill. Watkins could still put up big numbers any given week. Hope I could help!

  13. ↓ Post By Dezznutz

    K Allen and eifert for Gordon and jimmy graham
    Or
    K Allen for Gordon and penny

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Depends on your roster, but i would say the first option, in a vacuum

  14. ↓ Post By Kwillee@hotmail.com

    Thoughts on going after Bell…..? Even though it is the often wrong(and that is putting it nicely) Ian rappaport is reporting Bell might return Saturday. Any thought on offering say my rb3 Mixon for him? I have Hunt and Gordon and then have Ingram and Ekeler on the bench. I just don’t know wether to believe Crapreport eeerrrrrrr Ian or not!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      It’s worth a shot if you feel you can withstand the potential fallout. You have hunt and Gordon already so it looks totally possible

  15. ↓ Post By georgelambeth2222@gmail.com

    You know those little sandwich baggies by Ziploc that don’t actually seal at the top? Can you keep frozen veggies in those things for a week or two or do you really need the ones that seal? Also, I have Jay Ajayi rolling tonight in a PPR. He did well, but caught zero passes. You think that will be the norm or can I expect a few catches going forward? Thanks for being trashy!

    1. ↓ Post By Kwillee@hotmail.com

      I only eat fresh organic veggies never frozen! God only knows about Ajayi… where the hell was he in the first half??? Then out of nowhere bing bang boom goal line work tds…. wtf??? Your guess is as good as mine. I know this…. Alex is no fan of Ajayi.

    2. ↓ Post By Trashman

      The seal is imperative. I think that will be pretty normal throughout, in addition to him being on the field less than 40%of the time, which is my bigger concern

  16. ↓ Post By dcrump1987

    Standard league have matt Ryan as my QB could drop Crowell for garoppolo for some assurance after tonight what do you think

    1. ↓ Post By Kwillee@hotmail.com

      After watching tonight’s game it looks like Sark has not learned a damn thing from last year! 3 times in the red zone and no points???!!!! WTF??? What the hell was the two tight ends split out wide??? If you have stud tight ends fine but Austin hooper and a nobody and forgettabouit!!! Sark is the most predictable play caller I have seen in a long time. I was calling plays while they were in the huddle and my wife was watching the game with me and literally after me calling about ten plays in a row she said why don’t you apply for a job as a DC being you seem to know exactly what they are going to do! Firesark.com!!!

    2. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I think he’ll get things under control. He usually does. Philly did just win a super bowl.

  17. ↓ Post By MikeVegas

    I need 2 out of 3 please? 1 pt PPR.
    Derrick Henry, James Conner, and Rex Burkhead.

      1. ↓ Post By MikeVegas

        Thank you! That is what I have loaded.

  18. ↓ Post By Scott Mitchell

    Used to do RW through M Berry’s “Rotopass” but the rest was junk. This year I’m going w the only source I need. RW Nation.

    Is there a way to get the pro podcast besides streaming on the site? I’m trying to download and take it on the road.

    1. ↓ Post By hjhieme@gmail.com

      I second this. Getting that access in the podcast app or something would be incredible.

  19. ↓ Post By Dutch Van Roto

    how much elmer’s glue did it take to attach that beard #beardisweird

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Blame alex’s photoshop skills. The beard is luxurious

  20. ↓ Post By gregbridge@me.com

    Have been offered Funchess and Cobb for J. Gordon already have Adams, Brown, Cooks 1 pt PPR. High dollar League. Thoughts?? Also have A. Miller, Richardson and Taywon Taylor

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Just dilutes your starting wr corps imo. You’ll have headaches deciding who to start every week. I want to see what Gordon has before moving him. He was once the best wr in the league

  21. ↓ Post By CJNayNay007

    Will you be doing the weekly roundup with the Siege this year? I didn’t see it in the content schedule.

  22. ↓ Post By dan.machamer@gmail.com

    Flex problem
    Anthony Miller
    R Penny
    R Jones
    R Burkehad
    J Ross
    S Watkins
    I could also pick up B. Watson. Here are my starters in a PPR.
    Luck
    D. Lewis
    D. Johnson
    S. Diggs
    K. Allen
    E. Engram

  23. ↓ Post By hjhieme@gmail.com

    For the trade podcast.

    After following the draft sheet without bastadization I ended up with lots of RB equity. Fornette, McCaffry, Burkhead, Ingram. I of course waited on a qb and now have Ryan (streaming Dalton this week). What would be the better/ more realistic trade? Burkhead for Mahomes or Ingram for Watson/Cousin. Mahomes owner has RussWIlson and is starting Royce Freeman and Peyton Barber as his RBs. His only other RB is Chubb. I think Burkhead would be enough to get Mahomes. Watson/ Cousins owner is starting Lynch rb 2 and crabtree in the flex. I was thinking Ingram for either Watson or Cousins (realistically I think the owner would rather keep Watson, who wouldn’t).

    What are your thoughts here? Do I look to make the change or ride with what I got?
    Thanks
    PS I am all in on Samuels. Own him across my leagues and dynasty drafted him.

  24. ↓ Post By sally_espejo@sbcglobal.net

    Ten Team PPR/PPC. currently starting
    QB Cousins
    RB Founette, Kamara
    WR Diggs, Evans
    FLEX Mc Caffrey, Tate
    and have Cobb, Hogan, and Sanders on bench @ WR. Should i run with this lineup or move one of them in for Evans?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I’d find a way to have hogan in there while edelman is out

  25. ↓ Post By DanMach

    Flex problem PPR, need 1. B. Watson is on the wire and available too.
    Anthony Miller
    R Penny
    R Jones
    R Burkehad
    J Ross
    S Watkins

  26. ↓ Post By Dezznutz

    Looking at trading newton and Royce freeman for Brady and mixon. I basically want more consistentsy. He guy has offered me this. I feel like I’m eliminating a lot of what if’s?????

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      this is true. i’m fine with this trade

  27. ↓ Post By dankc2

    When will the DFS cheat sheets be coming out?

  28. ↓ Post By jmorrisFF

    Would you rather roster Peyton Barber or Conner? PPR

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      conner, bell should be rejoining the team sooner than later

  29. ↓ Post By Tinknocker66

    I’m in a quandary.
    8 team standard family league, and the two oldest brothers are playing week 1 (I am oldest) and the loser will endure much torment over the next month.
    I have two roster spots I can’t settle on.
    QB – Watson or Stafford
    Flex – P. Barber, A. Robinson, or J. Gordon
    Any help or advise would be appreciated!
    Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      stafford has a great matchup and pretty high floor, so i feel good about starting him. not sure watson’s line will hold up well on the road in new england. i go with a rob in the flex

      1. ↓ Post By Tinknocker66

        Thank you for taking the time to respond!
        Now my fingers are crossed.

  30. ↓ Post By rw-T8JrxF54g

    My team in a 12 team half ppr league is RB heavy…
    D. Johnson, D. Freeman, A. Collins, J. Ajayi, K. Johnson, J. Conner, C. Edmonds
    TY Hilton, M. Goodwin, S. Watkins, J. Edelman, A. Miller

    I was considering a 2 for 1 deal to condense my roster and improve my lineup. Fellow owner has OBJ, Julio, and Thielen. What would be a good trade to offer?
    Thanks

  31. ↓ Post By rw-PW7UN3sem

    When will the Fanduel DFS cheat sheet come out for Week 1 ? Thanks

  32. ↓ Post By wmcgrath

    1 point ppr league. Who would you put in the Flex out of these players?

    Derrick Henry
    JuJu Smith-Schuster
    Emmanuel Sanders
    Rex Burkhead
    Sony Michel
    Rashaad Penny
    Anthony Miller

    Since Joey Bosa is out, would you guys start the Lions defense or the Chargers defense this week?

    1. ↓ Post By Sushi

      Leaning JuJu since Bell is most likely not playing Week 1 and someone else besides Brown should eat up the rest of the looks.

    2. ↓ Post By vdubnhead

      LIONS – Jets, rookie QB, 1st NFL start, road game, Monday night prime-time?…Slay will feast.

  33. ↓ Post By roboatse

    So while waiting for Wentz, my best QB option is Trubisky. All other options are hot garbage (14 team of QB lovers).

    problem is, i have Robinson and Howard as well. Really don’t want to invest that heavily in Chicago week one.

    Bench Robinson for Kupp
    or
    Bench Howard for Jamal Williams?
    or drop Trubisky for Tannehill or Bradford?

    1. ↓ Post By Sushi

      I’m torn on Robinson and Kupp but leaning Aaron.

      Start Howard (gotta start your studs)

      Might roll with Bradford

      Good luck

      1. ↓ Post By roboatse

        eff it, all in on Chicago. This years Rams!

  34. ↓ Post By Mr_hamms@yahoo.com

    Was offered Marquise Goodwin and James White for Mike Evans. Accept or Deny?
    Rest of wr’s:
    Thielen, Hilton, Anthony Miller, Kirk, and Callaway
    Rb’s:
    Barkley, Gallman, Dion Lewis, Blount, Hines, Adrian Peterson, and Marshawn

    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Sushi

      I would keep Evans

      1. ↓ Post By Mr_hamms@yahoo.com

        Ok Thanks

  35. ↓ Post By Sushi

    RW Nation, need some help making some decisions:

    WR (Pick 3-0.5PPR) – Josh Gordon, Emmanuel Sanders, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Anthony Miller

    Flex (Pick 1-PPR) – Burkhead, Marvin Jones, Anthony Miller, Marquise Goodwin, Emmanuel Sanders

    Thanks!

  36. ↓ Post By rw-pvSm5eOgV

    Hello RW nation its a emergency Guys I have a draft and need the Ultimate PPR draft sheet you took it down in the download section it a 1600 buy in draft…..Does any member of the nation know if this is hidden somewhere on the site

    1. ↓ Post By Sushi

      The season started last night and it appears the draft sheets have been taken down.

  37. ↓ Post By born2beast

    Are you guys getting Juju out of your lineups with the heavy winds expected in Cleveland?

  38. ↓ Post By rw-z0u1lfQ4Y

    1/2 point PPR. In need 1 flex. Should I start James Conner, Peyton Barber or Micheal Crabtree.

    Full point PPR and need 1 flex. Should I start Dion Lewis, James Conner, Rex Burkhead, Chris Carson, Alf Morris or Marquis Goodwin?

  39. ↓ Post By MikeVegas

    Dear RosterWatch, We are running only a 5 player bench this year.

    Would you drop Jimmy Garoppolo for Jarod Goff? Week 1 the 49ers have the Vikings but I don’t know after that.

  40. ↓ Post By Mmidulla1@gmail.com

    Trashman should I drop Garcon and pickup Dalton . I have 5 bench spots and I am a little worried about the weather in Cleveland I currently have Big Ben as the QB. Team name StugotstheTITLE

  41. ↓ Post By rw-RH3Y8l6Xw

    Team Name #Waiver Wire Bandits
    full point ppr

    Start burkhead or dion lewis?

    Thanks Guys won both my leagues last year because of your advice!

  42. ↓ Post By pepster68

    Thanks for the help! Won 2 Championships and 1 2nd out of 3 leagues with your help. I would like your help with a roster move, 12team ppr, 1/2/2/1/1 flex. Have Zeke, Freeman, Chubb, Crowell, and Yeldon. Had McKinnon (ugh). Looking to pick up Ronald Jones (recently dropped). Want rookie upside. Should I drop Crowell for Jones or someone else or stand pat?

  43. ↓ Post By Ian

    Hey guys – I have one more late draft tonight. Any chance you still have a link to or copy of the last PPR draft sheet (version 8.0 was last I saw). Thanks!

  44. ↓ Post By Brothagame

    1/2 ppr 1/2 first downs need 2.. J Gordon, A Miller, C Sutton, Buckhead, Morris or Gesicki thank u

  45. ↓ Post By Kevin374

    How much should we read in to this weather situation in Cleveland tomorrow? I can start either Ju Ju, Gordon or #Miller time. I know it would be a huge risk/reward to start Miller but this talk of a monsoon in Cleveland has me worried…

  46. ↓ Post By Zeke and destroy

    12 team pro league we start 2 rbs and a flex. I’m having a hard time deciding which rbs should I play. Leonard Fournette is locked in as my 1 and then I need two more between these guys.
    Peyton barber
    Adrian Peterson
    Dion Lewis
    Bilal Powell
    I also have nick Chubb

  47. ↓ Post By Brothagame

    1/2 ppr 1/2 first downs need 1.. J Gordon, A Miller, C Sutton, Buckhead, Morris or Gesicki thank u

  48. ↓ Post By chrislatsha

    12 team PPR – Watkins, Hurns or Anthony Miller (starting Allen Robinson also).

    Which one do I roll out as my WR3 this week? Thanks Guys!!

  49. ↓ Post By Lexington Lactators

    Hi I’ve seen the rankings but I’m wondering if I’d be stupid to play Emmanuel sanders in my flex instead of Alex Collins. Im using Emanuel in a few DFS lineups so I figured he should be good for season-long this week. I just don’t know much about Alex collins.

    1. ↓ Post By Lexington Lactators

      ppr

  50. ↓ Post By ronm524@yahoo.com

    RW Nation! Proud Pro Member for 2 years!
    Need to start 2 out of these 3 in a .5 PPR:
    Crowder
    Shepard
    Anthony “Miller Time” Miller

    Which 2?

      1. ↓ Post By ronm524@yahoo.com

        Thanks, Trashman!

  51. ↓ Post By rw-wCI8FbN9v

    Whats up RosterWatch, team name You’reKhalil’nMe from “THE” Bay Area. Non PPR Flex spot: Josh Gordon (with the wind & weather) or Allen Robinson? Of course I got A. Miller too but want to see it first.

  52. ↓ Post By rw-wCI8FbN9v

    On another note….in DFS, what is your tourney preference on Juju, E. Sanders, C. Hogan? Do you think Hogan will be Chalk?

  53. ↓ Post By Kgrimm1017@msn.com

    WR2: A Cooper or E Sanders?
    I am the underdog.
    Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Sushi

      Rolling with E. Sanders myself.

      1. ↓ Post By Grimmbe

        I figured raiders playing from behind. Carr will need to chuck it up.
        Thanks Trashman.

  54. ↓ Post By Trey Garcia

    Start Hyde or Barber flex… PPR?

    1. ↓ Post By Trey Garcia

      Or jamaal williams?

  55. ↓ Post By brentdiduck@hotmail.com

    Emmanuel Sanders or Cooper Kupp? Coin Flip?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I like both. I suppose kupp has better td chances

  56. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

    Where is the trash grab list located on the site?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      it’s on the ticker

  57. ↓ Post By dc8843@gmail.com

    Pro member here.
    Ppr league. I have j Howard(flex)and A Robinson (WR)in my lineup.
    Bench:
    Hyde
    E sanders

    Is that correct? Two bears makes me nervous

  58. ↓ Post By sssquire206@gmail.com

    PPR: Flex JuJu, Barber, or Cohen?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      this weather is scaring me away from pitt and cle players. i’d go barber

  59. ↓ Post By Pop Rocks

    testing

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