PRO Trashman’s 2018 Week 16 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 16 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 16 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)

42 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By zevo82@yahoo.com

    Happy holidays….standard league….tevin Coleman or jamaal Williams?

    Also 1/2 pt ppr….flex…jamaal Williams, Damien Williams, brandin cooks

    I’m in 3 out of 4 championships…thanks guys

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      williams, damien, good luck

  2. ↓ Post By sdboor

    Happy Holidays and Thank you for guiding me to the Championship!
    But I have Julio Jones and JuJu Smith Schuster both are questionable and neither may play
    Need your sage advice
    PPR
    My WR are: JulioJones, THill, JuJuSmithShuster DPettis CRidley (I need to play 3 )
    available WR Free agents are: DHamilton, MGallup, ACalloway, MWilliams, C Sutton, DJackson, TPatrick CHogan JReynolds
    StShepard(NYG) clears waivers tomorrow and will be available
    My plan is to play Julio Jones but if does not go play CRidley
    And to play JuJu Smith Shuster unless he does not play then to play Pettis or another from the above list

    I can drop a WR or one of my following RB [I can only play 3 of my RBs]:
    my RB: Kamara, Mixon, MGordon, DWilliams, GEdwards, CJAnderson [my opponent owns Gurley – so I picked up CJAnderson]
    (Note: My opponent has Gurley, DCook, JWilliams McGuire and Breida, so I don’t want to drop someone he can pick up and use against me)- on YAHOO it appears that right now dropping a recent add (for me CJAnderson) will place that dropped recent add right back into free agent status, so my Gurley-owning opponent can pick him up

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i agree with your initial plan, and it looks like juju is a go so i think you’re good there.

  3. ↓ Post By fasttimes

    10 team standard. in the final dispite losing Green, Conner, Olsen, and K Allen last we. so luck there but mostly owe it you guy and the WW cheat sheets making sure i had good depth.

    I have the following RBs

    Gurley, Cook, Samuels, and McGuire.

    with Gurley being a little iffy, should i start Cook and McGuire and they Gurley if he plays and Samuel if not?

    Also i still have K Allen, Robert Foster, and just picked up Robbie Anderson. if Keenan suits up, i should play him yes? just makes me nervous he get hit and winds up with another goose egg.

    thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      deep rosters are what we aim for! yeah, you’re seep enough at rb to fade gurley entirely. there’s a chance that allen is more of a decoy. i might play anderson over him if you’re solid elsewhere

  4. ↓ Post By ea4582

    How do you guys feel about Keenan Allen? Do you think Robby Anderson has a better chance of out performing him in standard?

    Also- flex question standard
    Sony Michael, fournette, Gus Edwards or McGuire

    Two qb league standard (pick two)
    Rogers rivers big ben

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i think there’s a chance he’s a decoy. anderson is a fine replacement if you’re worried. mcguire, rodgers, ben

  5. ↓ Post By Sanchez

    Hey TRASHMAN, I’m a Long Time RosterWatch subscriber. I’m hope your recovery going well after surgery. I missed the Monday podcast, much appreciated during the season … I need your Stinky, Smelly, advice this week more than ever RosterWatch. I always look to your tools on the site. I NEED some serious advice this week. I’ll be a Dynasty in the making if I win this thang (4 straight trips to the championship with b2b wins in 2016, 2017 & looking to 3PEAT in 2018):

    FLEX Spot: FOURNETTE or BALLAGE ? I’m leaning Ballage. Week 14, 14 carries for Fournette, then 11 carries last week. Something seems wrong with Fournette. Some say injury to his foot( aka Stephania Bell… she’s usually right on). Losing sleep over this decision. Leaning towards Ballage

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      thanks sanchez, all is going well! this is a tough one. fournette practiced in full yesterday, after he was supposed to be limited, so i don’t know how serious a foot injury it is. my inclination is usually to dance with who brung ya, when it comes to the playoffs. The matchup is also one of the best in the league. barring news that fournette is iffy tomorrow, i go with him.

  6. ↓ Post By sdboor

    Defense for the Championship: Cleveland, Dallas or Indy?

  7. ↓ Post By Cancop1

    Are we , roster watch nation, trusting Keenan Allen if he’s active ?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      well, if you got to the finals with 0 from him, then it’s within reason to give him a shot if he’s good to do. if you have other reasonable options, i’m not against using him them though. i think anderson or ridley if no jones are decent pivots.

  8. ↓ Post By fish6800

    You dirty, dirty man. Thanks for the flex rankings each week. Not easy. Why is Jaylen Samuels so low?
    Full PPR. I have 2 RB spots, 1 TE to fill.
    Elliot is a lock
    Samuels – can go RB or TE
    Sony Michel
    Fournette
    Also have TE’s – Engram and Njoku
    Which combo would you go? Right now I have Elliot, Samuels (RB’s) and Engram (TE).
    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      thanks for the dirty words fish. got the official word conner was out in the process, so i removed conner, but forgot to move samuels up. thanks for the catch. i think you have the right combo in currently. good luck

      1. ↓ Post By fish6800

        Thanks! You guys kill it man. Been a long time subscriber and you guys have helped me win some serious cash + championships. Wish Sirius had more of you guys on and less of the blow-hards. Chris Liss is a rambling idiot.

        The one. The only. This. Is. RosterWatch Nation!!! Haha. Love it.

  9. ↓ Post By apkelley47@gmail.com

    Need some help in championship week:

    1) do we play Todd Gurley if he’s active? Planning on Barkley as my other RB and D. Williams as flex. Would need to swap TG for Nelson, DT, Shady, Carson or Mike Williams
    2) TE – Engram or Ian Thomas?
    3) DEF (high scoring defensive league) IND, DAL, MIA or GB/ATL off waivers?

    Got me this far need to push for one more!!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      1. i would just put carson in and forget it. 2. engram. 3. ind. good luck!

  10. ↓ Post By georgelambeth2222@gmail.com

    Name: We ❤️ Big TDs
    Record: 11-4
    Thank you guys for getting me in the playoffs in 75% of my leagues!!! Y’all are the best!!
    Here’s the deal: need a RB and a flex out of this trashy gold… Samuels (why u got him at 122?), Jamal Williams, McGuire, and Robbie Anderson. QB between Dak, Mayfield, and Goff. Thanks for steering me to a great year. I’ll be investing in roster watch fantasy gold from here on out!!!!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      it was a gaffe! he’s at his rightful place now. i’d go samuels, anderson, dak. thanks for your support george!

  11. ↓ Post By Duke

    Got a couple championship questions? Do I start Ballage, Fournette or LeSean McCoy? My lean is Fournette as I’m stubborn and he is the most talented with the best match-up.

    Also, have JuJu so unsure of contingency plan if he does not play – do I go D. Pettis or pick up Eli Rogers, Chris Conley or David Moore. Need somebody in the late game unless he gets ruled out beforehand which then I could play Sanu.

    Appreciate the help and here is my complete roster:
    Matt Ryan, Leonard Fournette, Phil Lindsay, JuJu, Edelman, Allen Robinson, Mark Ingram (Flex), LaCosse Butker (KC K) and Titans.

    Bench – D. Pettis (SF), K. Ballage, L. McCoy, M. Sanu, and Lat Murray

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i agree about fournette. juju looks good to go, so hopefully all good there. pettis if he’s a late dnp

  12. ↓ Post By jrcs851315

    If JuJu sits, would you play James Washington, John Kelly or CJ (if Gurley sits), or Curtis Samuel. Ugly choices but so many injuries this week!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      looks like he’s in, but cj otherwise

  13. ↓ Post By Bselle

    STD league, in a tough spot. Can’t decide between Matt Ryan and Baker Mayfied. Ryan scares me and Baker has upside. Also #2 RB …. Ballage, Drake or Barber.? Leaning towards Ballage. also have CJ Anderson and John Kelley. Thx for your help.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      baker is the play. his floor is high enough to mitigate any downside. ballage

  14. ↓ Post By cisbrecht

    Hey Guys,

    Thanks for another great season back to back finals lost by less then one point last year need to win it this year.

    Am I sticking with Keenan Allen tonight or should I sit him. I can use Robby Anderson or I also have Ju Ju in the flex so could start Ju Ju if he plays at WR and use Jamaal Williams or Jaylen Samuels in the flex?

    Also who do I start at DST

    Patriots, Cleveland, Cowboys, Dolphins, Colts

    Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i like the juju plan. i like NE there

  15. ↓ Post By joballe31@yahoo.com

    Hey guys TY is a game time decision. If he doesn’t go who should I run with? Standard Lg.
    A. Jeffrey, R. Anderson, C.Hogan
    Thanks guys trying to bring home the Ship!

  16. ↓ Post By Trashman

    jeffery, good luck!

  17. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Thanks for the advice!

    STD league, Vance McDonald or Uzomah and Hamilton or Calloway?

  18. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Thanks for the advice!

    Vance McDonald or Uzomah and Hamilton or Calloway? STD league.

    1. ↓ Post By Bselle

      Sorry about the double post.

  19. ↓ Post By hammond16

    PPR Yahoo. 6pt pass TD

    Ben or Watson? (I have JuJu and Hopkins if that matters)

    Pick 2 (or 3 if you’d start Samuels over Ebron)
    Gurley
    Samuels
    Michel
    White
    McGuire

    only late RB I could swap gurley for is Penny

    1. ↓ Post By hammond16

      thanks for the help!

      1. ↓ Post By hammond16

        oh wait, you didnt

  20. ↓ Post By rw-wCI8FbN9v

    What’s up RosterWatch,
    Mayfield or Dak for the championship?
    Also, if Gurley doesn’t go, wold you play Howard or C.J. Andersen?

  21. ↓ Post By derainman

    RB2 slot PPR – J. Samuels, D. Williams or J. Williams?

    1. ↓ Post By Daryl

      I will add to derainman’s question . . . Damien Williams (with Darrell Williams possibly stealing a goal line TD) or Jamal Williams all by himself today (Kalri Bibbs? . . . come on). 1 point PPR.

  22. ↓ Post By rexer20@gmail.com

    Should I start Goff or Watson and also for my flex in a PPR should I start Jamal Williams or Samuels? Have D. Johnson and McCaffrey starting at RB. Thanks for the help.

  23. ↓ Post By GiTDatMW3

    Full 1 point ppr I need 1 of these for Monday night guys…tim Patrick, sutton or Jordy nelson…THX RW Nation

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