PRO Trashman’s Week 3 Flex Rankings: RB, WR, TE

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Often 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 3 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 Week 3’s Sunday and Monday slate shaking out – as his inputs to our formula are a key (albeit smelly and gross) component. (Based on .5 PPR scoring).

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

70 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By respcd3

    Need a QB…. Alex Smith, Phil Rivers, or Jay Cutler?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      I’d prob roll Cutler, don’t think you can go totally wrong with Rivers either.

  2. ↓ Post By mcclanahan77@msn.com

    Will you help me pick 3:
    Davante Adams
    Martavis Bryant
    Alshon Jeffery
    Devante Parker
    Adam Thielen
    Jj Nelson
    Buck Allen

    Thank you!

    1. ↓ Post By mcclanahan77@msn.com

      1 pt ppr

      1. ↓ Post By cwink2121

        If you’re a Pro member you can click the link in this column and see how Trashman has them ranked.

        1. ↓ Post By cwink2121

          If you’re not a Pro Member – You should become one.

          1. Post By Byron Lambert

            Thanks CWink!

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Parker, Allen, Alshon if no Janoris Jenkins. If Cobb sits- think long and hard about Adams. He’ll be a good play also.

      1. ↓ Post By mcclanahan77@msn.com

        Thank you and I just became a pro member!

        1. ↓ Post By cwink2121

          Welcome to the nation!

  3. ↓ Post By xraytakr

    Would it be worth grabbing McFadden off the wire, just in case something crazy happens with the Appeals court this weekend? I would have to drop Kearse to get him. Or I could drop H Henry, but I plan on using him over Rudolph without Bradford. Other receivers are Evans, OBJ, K Allen, and Garcon.

    1. ↓ Post By xraytakr

      Well nevermind they moved the hearing to October 2. He’s good until then for sure.

  4. ↓ Post By Incognito

    You may have missed this Q – I’d love to hear your views on Cooks — I’m getting the feeling that I wasted a third round pick. —- Are we going to see Brandin Cooks break out or continue to go unnoticed by Brady? Two weeks — only 5 catches (11 targets) and 125 yards. He is still a top 10 in your PPR rankings. I’m inclined to give him another week even though I have Parker & Bryant itching to start a game. what do you think? thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      I’d start Parker over Cooks every day of the week right now. Cooks will be decent on a weekly basis with upside for some occasional big games.

  5. ↓ Post By Jon

    Rishard Matthews, tyrell Williams, amendola or Higgins in ppr? Need 2

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Id’ go RM

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      and our director of analytics says the models like Twill, this week- so I’d go with him or Higgins at #2 if you’re feeling it.

  6. ↓ Post By johnnyG

    Guys who does roster watch think steps up and tales the job if ajayi goes down. Everyone is on d will but I’ve been waiting for drake to get his chance since he got drafted

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      We hate Drake- but think it will be a time share if Ajayi goes down. Before heading to Dolphins training camp we would have said Williams for sure, but when we arrived they were trying to force Drake reps as the #2.
      It will be muddled. Drake prob better for PPR. Williams prob a better bet for a TD.

  7. ↓ Post By rw-zMixJBf5a

    would you trade alshon jeffery and shane vereen for tarik cohen and rashard mathews? 12 team standard

    1. ↓ Post By rw-zMixJBf5a

      Prescott, Dak DAL QB
      Wilson, Russell SEA QB
      Ajayi, Jay MIA RB (Q)
      Mixon, Joe CIN RB
      Peterson, Adrian NOS RB
      Thompson, Chris WAS RB
      Vereen, Shane NYG RB
      Golladay, Kenny DET WR
      Higgins, Rashard CLE WR
      Jackson, DeSean TBB WR
      Jeffery, Alshon PHI WR
      Nelson, Jordy GBP WR (Q)
      Engram, Evan NYG TE
      Graham, Jimmy SEA TE (Q)

      Santos, Cairo KCC PK

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Maybe, it depends on how much I need Cohen. Otherwise, keep Alshon

  8. ↓ Post By Sushi

    Have Eifert as my TE with minimal bench spots…

    Which one to drop?
    Zay Jones
    Tevin Coleman
    Donta Foreman
    Jordan Howard

    Which TE to pickup?
    Zach Miller
    Julius Thomas
    Charles Clay
    Ed Dickson
    Seferian-Jenkins
    David Njoku
    Oj Howard
    Antonio Gates

    Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      none of these guys are slam dunks right now, so i’d see what dickson can do in olsen’s stead. njoku has been a pretty decent play too. hard to trust clay against denver.

  9. ↓ Post By bwittenrad@gmail.com

    Team name: Hanging With Hernandez

    Choose two:
    Derrick Henry
    Diggs
    Mixon

    Thank you!

    1. ↓ Post By bwittenrad@gmail.com

      FYI… PPR

  10. ↓ Post By wmcgrath

    Full Point PPR and 1 point per rushing attempt. I am already starting Shady and Beast Mode as my RB1 and RB2.

    Need to choose a flex between Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, Derrick Henry, and Tevin Coleman. Trashman’s rankings has me going with McCaffrey over Henry but it is close. If Murray doesn’t suit up would you start Henry over McCaffrey?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      yeah, i might change that in the rankings if murray looks doubtful that morning

  11. ↓ Post By Cancop1

    Derrick Henry, Alshon Jeffrey, Buck Allen, Martavius Bryant, need 3 of these 4, PPR doesn’t matter for position ( 2 Flex spots

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i’d probably sit bryant if murray sits. good problem to have

      1. ↓ Post By Cancop1

        So if Murray plays, sit Henry ?

  12. ↓ Post By Ross

    Need 3 full point PPR
    Kareem Hunt (given)
    Crowell
    McCaffrey
    Gillislie
    Derrick Henry
    Buck Allen

    Magical Cheet Sheet set me up beautifully but week to week starts are hard to decide. Had Mel Gordon too but traded him before start of season for Brandon Cooks. Probably overpaid but because so started Hunt and I felt had the depth to do so?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      aye, that was an overreach, but oh well. i like crowell and gillislee

  13. ↓ Post By marman0024

    Is Melvin Gordon as bad as he looks on paper? I am in desperate need of a 2nd rb and was offered (rb2)Melvin Gordon and (wr3)Desean Jackson for (wr3)DeAndre Hopkins and (rb2)Ameer Abdullah in a 16 team ppr dynasty league. I am worried about Gordon’s career ypc and knee issues. It seems that once his volume is finally taken away, he will lose a ton of value. I am leaning towards rejecting this deal.

  14. ↓ Post By mjgoodsman@live.com

    Trashman,
    I am befuddled, STD league, need 1RB, 1WR & 1 Flex, I Crowell, J Allen, C Carson, M Ingram, A Jeffery, G Tate & L Fitzgerald.

  15. ↓ Post By KCash

    Trashman,

    Please tell me who to start in a PPR flex. Kupp hurt the other night so I’m willing to gamble. Higgins, Hunter Henry, or Quizz. (Jaron brown, K. Wright, rashad matthews, gore, Kearse are all avail on wire too). Thank you Sir.

  16. ↓ Post By Coldbear

    I have Jay Ajayi. Who should I pick up:

    Kenyon Drake or Damien Williams

  17. ↓ Post By Backstrom

    TE: Engram or Watson?

    Flex: Diggs, Tyrell Williams, or Golloday?

  18. ↓ Post By Incognito

    Good morning! With D Murray a bit gimpy would you start Henry over Fournette? Both seem have tough match-ups . Or would you bench both in favor of Riddick? Thanks.

  19. ↓ Post By xraytakr

    How far do you move Cook and Rudolph down the flex rankings with Bradford out?

  20. ↓ Post By ben@rudmik.com

    Team Name “I Love TD’s (.)(.)”

    Record 0-2
    Hey Guys I need to start two of these guys in my flex, and need a win this week
    (Standard Scoring)

    Dimarco Murray
    Derrick Henry
    Joe Mixon
    Chris Hogan
    Marquis Lee
    Hunter Henry

  21. ↓ Post By Danpoynter

    Two girls one Kupp PPR league I have Diggs in flex, with news Bradford is out again do I keep him in? Other options are Chris Carson, Duke Johnson or Jack Doyle.

  22. ↓ Post By renourka

    Ah perfect, a PRO page full of trash where hopefully I can get some tough questions answered before tomorrow since I’m gonna be working all night and won’t have time to reach you later! As you know I’m in 6 season long leagues so getting your help is crucial in my success as a long time member of RW PRO NATION!

    1) .5 PPR league (1-1):

    a) Need 1 one FLEX:
    Kearse vs. MIA
    Howard vs. PIT
    Perine vs. OAK?

    b) Mariota vs. SEA or Palmer vs. DAL

    c) Need 1 TE:
    Reed vs. OAK
    Cook @WAS
    Engram @PHI

    2) PPR league (2-0) :

    a) Need 1 FLEX:
    Mixon @GB
    Jeffery vs. NYG
    Kamara @CAR
    Riddick vs. ATL
    Perine vs. OAK
    Diggs vs. TB

    b) RBs are: T. Coleman, Buck Allen, Mixon, Martin, Perine, Kamara and Riddick so would you drop one for Foreman or maybe try trading two of those backs for a good buy low RB? Ideas?

    3) .5 PPR league (1-1)

    a) Need 1 RB2 and 1 FLEX:
    Buck Allen @JAX
    Howard vs. PIT
    Cohen vs. PIT
    Kearse vs. MIA

    b) Bucs @MIN (no Bradford) or Chiefs @LAC !? Panthers are also available vs. NO… Rostering both KC and TB, so could drop one for another bench player?

    4) PPR league (1-1)

    Probably toughest FLEX decision, need 1:

    Martavis Bryant @CHI
    Cohen vs. PIT
    Carson @TEN
    D. Henry vs. SEA
    Mixon @GB

    Thanks in advance guys!

    1. ↓ Post By Danpoynter

      Dang man save some questions for the rest of us

  23. ↓ Post By UberDFSDude

    Need to start 3 of the following in a standard league D Henry, C Carson, T Cohen, J Stew, J Mixon. My WR’s are Ty Freak and D Parker. QB is Big Ben Gronk is my TE.

  24. ↓ Post By Rob

    Need two in a half point ppr, Dal Cook, D Henry or Chris Carson? Stay ballin’ my dudes…

  25. ↓ Post By BooASU

    M. Bryant is ranked higher in the Flex rankings but lower in the position rankings as compared to D. Parker. Toss up? Or do you highly prefer one over the other when it comes down to just those two?
    Thanks!

  26. ↓ Post By theperfectpour

    I need to sit one of these in a standard league: Henry, Montgomery, Fournette, Gordon.

    Also in a .5 pt PPR, should I start Henry or Coleman in the flex?

    Thanks

  27. ↓ Post By rw-T8JrxF54g

    Half PPR league. Carson, Mixon, Riddick, Chris Johnson…Choose 3
    Thanks

  28. ↓ Post By antmcdaniel88@gmail.com

    start two standard crow, b. allen and henry
    start one ppr
    t. coleman or b. allen

  29. ↓ Post By gutsman004

    12 team standard who has a better chance of scoring a TD this week….Latavius Murray or the Robot Genius? Thanks guys!

    GO ROSTERWATCH NATION!!!

  30. ↓ Post By Oldschool92

    I saw JJ Nelson on there but no Larry Fitz on the flex rankings? Is that how you wanted it? Also going with DeAndre Hopkins over Cohen nervously with Beevilcheck on Hopkins. And PPR Forte, Chris Johnson, or pick up Emmitt Smith?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      mistake on my part. he’s there now. i’d love if emmitt was back. i’d go with cj in ppr.

  31. ↓ Post By nmarino028

    1 pt PPR, I need to pick one of the following for my flex spot:

    Mart. Bryant
    McCaffrey
    T. Cohen
    D. Henry
    T. Coleman
    Mixon
    Ty Williams

    Who you flexin with?

    If you could, give me a second one too.
    I may need McCaffrey in my RB slot if Jay or Gordon can’t go.

  32. ↓ Post By AllabouttheTD

    Need some help from the pros. Standard league. Need flex and wr. Hopkins, t hill, Parker, Cohen,Coleman,c Carson. Thanks starting aj green as wr1

  33. ↓ Post By Debo93

    12 team PPR. Need 1 rb and a flex. C.J. Anderson, Dalvin Cook, J. Kearse?
    Thanks

  34. ↓ Post By technocrat

    I have Mike Evans and Winston. I have the option of starting Cutler or Alex Smith over Winston. Would either be a good move this week? The matchups seem better. (10 team standard Yahoo 4pt TD for QB)
    Many Thanks.

  35. ↓ Post By rw-tTEg3qseW

    standard league

    wr need 3

    cooks
    adams
    k. allen
    parker
    M Bryant

    rb need 1
    b.allen
    J. white

  36. ↓ Post By Ross

    Full Point PPR Need 3

    K. Hunt

    I. Crowell
    C. McCaffrey
    M. Gillislie
    Derrick Henry
    Buck Allen

    Rankings has 3 guys one after each other. So I’m perplexed.

  37. ↓ Post By dankc2

    .5 ppr need 1 flex – Fournette, B Allen or D Adams?

  38. ↓ Post By trainorkelly@hotmail.com

    Standard league rb2-Kelley, Perine, Cohen or Henry? I miss David Johnson.
    PPr WRPick 2: M. Bryant, A. Jeffrey, D. Adams?
    Thanks!

  39. ↓ Post By smithsonje@gmail.com

    Pro Member here and using the Flex Sheet for a 1 point PPR, I am down 25-6 (Hyde vs Rams D)

    The sheet says M. Bryant over Devante Parker and Theo Riddick. I am worried about Bell going off today and stealing touches and a TD from Bryant and I was wondering if you think riddick’s matchup vs ATL or Parker’s matchup vs the terrible NYJ would have higher upside than Bryant with me in such a hole

    Thanks “Who Who Julio” 1-1

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i don’t know that the upside is higher, but parker is a fine play if you’re worried about bryant. he should get some deep shots.

      1. ↓ Post By smithsonje@gmail.com

        thank you for all that you do sir!

  40. ↓ Post By shawnc604@aol.com

    Ppr league

    McCafferty
    Tarik cohen
    Mixon

    Devante Parker
    Martavis Bryant
    Dez Bryant
    Julio jones

    2rb 2 wr and 1 flex
    1 Pt ppr

    Who do you suggest?

  41. ↓ Post By rw-L6qIcuEDb

    RW, thank you for all of the great materials.
    Full point PPR, 1-1 record. Struggling with my RB2 position

    QB Dak
    WR Jordy, Diggs, Dez, Hopkins, Maclin, Zay Jones, Marqise Lee, Kearse
    RB Crowell, Chris Thompson, J Stewart, Perine
    TE Doyle
    Carson Palmer on the bench

    Which two RBs should I play this week? Kamara is on the waiver wire. Should I make a drop to pick him up? Do I need to trade for another RB? Thanks!

  42. ↓ Post By The Great

    Henry has to be higher on this board. Swap him with Dez.

  43. ↓ Post By mcastrilli74@gmail.com

    10 Team std league.

    My wrs are Julio, Michael Thomas, Stefon Diggs and DeVante Parker

    RBs: hunt mccafrey Theo and Abdullah.

    I was offered Le’Veon Bell for mccaffrey and either Thomas or diggs?

    Would you accept?

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