PRO Trashman’s Week 4 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 refer to the Rankings tab for our staff positional rankings.

(Based on .5 PPR scoring).

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69 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Greg Gouker

    Quick question… Struggling real bad at RB this year, which 2 would you start this week out of these 8 – Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, Brian Hill, LaMical Perine, Dion Lewis, Kerryon Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, and J.D. McKissic? Thanks for the help!

    1. ↓ Post By Greg Gouker

      I also have Cam Akers, if that helps with the decision. Thank you!

  2. ↓ Post By Trashman

    I’d go with Burkhead and Michel to try to get as much of the NE backfield as possible in what should be a high scoring game.

  3. ↓ Post By team gooch

    I hate that Im even asking this question but Covid screwed me so now I cant start Steelers D. My choices are Jets tonight vs Broncos with QB Brett Rypien making 1st career start. Houston vs Vikings, Dallas vs Browns, Cincy vs Jags, Philly @ 49ers

    1. ↓ Post By team gooch

      if I go Houston or Dallas I could use them next week as well Hou vs Jags, Dal vs Giants

    2. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Many people are having this issue. Jets DST is a reasonable play tonight. I like it

  4. ↓ Post By HebrewHammer

    Are we done with Evan Engram yet? Should I drop him for Hurst if I can get him off waivers? If I lose out on Hurst, my other free agent options are Graham, Alie-Cox, Tonyan, Gronk, Olsen, Logan Thomas. Thanks Trashman!

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Engram has been disappointing, but I’m not in drop territory with him yet. I understand if you do, but I’d advise being patient. He is getting targets

      1. ↓ Post By HebrewHammer

        Ok, I’ll hold for now, but I will disparage his name daily LOL! Unfortunately I have nobody worse than him on my bench to even pick up a second TE.

      2. ↓ Post By HebrewHammer

        Thanks!

  5. ↓ Post By born2beast

    Fant or Gibson in ppr?

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      I know its a bad matchup for Gibson, but I think he can get 5+ receptions in this game

  6. ↓ Post By Incognito

    I need a defense this week due the surprise bye week — Who do you think is the top choice == Packers, Cowboys, Seahawks Panthers, Saints and Jaguars are all available.
    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I dunno man, probably not the Seahawks or Panthers. Think out of the choices offered I might go GB. D/ST is such a crapshoot, GL.

  7. ↓ Post By Trace17

    Fitzmagic or Minshew. I’ve heard 1 expert on Sirius Fantasy radio mention 1 should be started and the other is a joke, and another expert say the opposite. So who should I start?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      would go fitz personally

  8. ↓ Post By gutsman004

    Standard league: Got a trade offer where I would ship off Taylor for Drake and Gallup.

    I lost Saquon so I have Taylor,Gibson,Rojo,Kelley,Edmunds,Wilson,and Hyde
    WRs are Julio,Fuller,Chark,Crowder,John Brown,Higgins.

    In this league,we start 2 RB,2 WR, W/T,and a FLEX. I currently have Ertz at W/T.

    My initial thought is that I really don’t need Gallup but I might be able to use him and another piece to level up to a stud and than much of a downgrade going from Taylor to Drake. My team is off to a rough start at 0-3 so trying to regroup and get back in it.

    #FightLikeHell

    Thoughts?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      It is a fair enough trade, and if you think it helps you win this week given your opponent, I’m fine with you taking it, but, admittedly, I would rather be the one getting Taylor. The fact is, you need to win now. I’m 0-3 in one of my leagues and can’t believe it given my team, there has been some hard luck this year. Best of luck dude.

  9. ↓ Post By Sanchez

    Which Smelly Trashbag should i go with
    (.5ppr):

    *D. SCHULTZ
    or
    M. GESICKI

  10. ↓ Post By rw-qiGJ9ot1q

    Should I start crowder berrios or higgins??? Please advise

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Hope you started Crowder!

  11. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    .5 ppr

    MVS just got dropped , assuming minutes before the Lazard news,

    Do you value him over Shenault, Gage, Higgins? If so, which one is the drop? Or I could drop Damien Harris?

    1. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

      And I suppose, is he worth a 5th waiver priority? Or try to snag once he clears?

    2. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      MVS very boom or busty, even when he had the opportunity. Robert Tonyon may have moved into Rodgers circle of trust. I’d prefer all of those WRs over MVS.

  12. ↓ Post By Mweisselberg@gmail.com

    Log in to Reply ↓ Post By Mweisselberg@gmail.comSeptember 30, 2020 at 8:40 pm
    Need Advice half point PPR 14 team league nothing on Waiver wire

    Trade Brees and Chark for Ryan and McKissic

    Ryan moves to Staring QB, have Lockett and Robinson to start at WR, Chark is my Flex would Move Watkins to Flex

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      I think in a deep league like that depth is paramount. I’d advise keeping Brees and Chark

  13. ↓ Post By Kenneth Bone's Mustache

    Godwin/DJ for Cook?

    I have Mixon/Gordon/Moss on my team as RBs and Cupp/Hollywood/McLaurin/Fuller/Lamb as WRs.

    I know it’s all about consolidation but figure it’s a good deal.

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      I like getting rid of Godwin even at 80% of value. This is a great trade for you

  14. ↓ Post By Bigmanmike

    Had the Pitt D, I need to decide between the 4. Bengals ,Cowboys,Cardinals, and Texans.

    1. ↓ Post By Bigmanmike

      I forgot to mention the Bears..

    2. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Big Mike:

      I like the Cowboys pass rush to create a couple of turnovers on Mayfield. All gambles, but that’s the one I prefer

  15. ↓ Post By Pop Rocks

    Burrow or Stafford?

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Stafford with Golladay back is a “safer” bet but JB has QB1 overall upside any given week.

  16. ↓ Post By D Ron

    12 team ppr. For the waivers who should I pick up: Preston Williams or DeAndre swift?
    Rbs: mixon, eckler, Gurley, d Montgomery, Gibson, moss,
    Wrs: juju, Parker, Green, ruggs, shenault

    1. ↓ Post By D Ron

      Preston Williams, swift or Deon lewis? *

      1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

        I still like Swift. I see the appeal in Williams though

  17. ↓ Post By John Hunsberger

    Need to start a rb rankings say one and the matchup tool says the other.
    .5 ppr

    Gibson or moss

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      This is so close. I would want to see Moss in a game back from injury before starting him. I know the matchup is bad (on paper) for Gibson, but maybe he can leak out and get you 6 catches for 68 yards, 40ish rush yards and 25% chance f TD. I’d go AG.

  18. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Thinking of offering Todd Gurly and Alexander Mattison for DK Metcalf and Jamaal Williams. Gurly is currently in my flex position. Metcalf would be my 2nd WR. Cooks /M Jones would end up in my flex. He has Delvin Cook and I have A Jones. Would this be a good trade for me? Gurly making me nervous.

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      The DK Metcalf owners believe (and rightfully so) they have a top 5 WR on their roster. I’d doubt they trade him for Gurley+. If you can get that done. Thats a hard yes. DKM looks like peak TO out there. That deep ball from Russ is unstoppable.

  19. ↓ Post By woo.jonathanwoo

    Looking ahead to the Week 5 trade environment.

    Thoughts on Melvin Gordon as a sell high? I’d love to package him with OBJ (would need a big game) to upgrade my RB situation (RB1/RB2 is currently Mixon/Ekeler). With Lindsay returning, I don’t see Gordon as a good hold.

    Also hoping Mixon shows out to try and get him off my team…

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      This is an ideal time to trade away Gordon. He had like 60 yards and a TD (solid) until that break away run. Most didn’t stay up to watch it, they just saw the big boxscore. Perfect sell high for MG

  20. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Thinking of offering Todd Gurly and Alexander Mattison for DK Metcalf and Jamaal Williams. Gurly is currently in my flex position. Metcalf would be my 2nd WR. Cooks /M Jones would end up in my flex. He has Delvin Cook and I have

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      The DK Metcalf owners believe (and rightfully so) they have a top 5 WR on their roster. I’d doubt they trade him for Gurley+. If you can get that done. Thats a hard yes. DKM looks like peak TO out there. That deep ball from Russ is unstoppable.

  21. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Sorry, it went through twice.

  22. ↓ Post By jrcs851315

    Which 1 of these 4 do I sit this week for .5 PPR flex – Henderson, Ceedee Lamb, McKinnon or Singletary. Checked the flex rankings and regular rankings but order is different in both

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Great options. I think Singletary is the best one to sit.

  23. ↓ Post By FF_Hookem

    (A) Current options for 1 WR slot in PPR: Scotty Miller & Desean jackson

    Do I start Scotty or Desean, or do i drop 1 for Golden Tate?

    Haha yes this reeks of desperation, after Godwin was declared out & Juju’s game postponed.

    (B) TE: I have to drop Drew Sample for Logan Thomas to start at this point, right?

    Just seems like Burrow might be trying to spread around to WRs vs the classic Rookie to TE security blanket dynamic. I drafted Jared Cook, but he’s looking a little hurt & unreliable in volume ROS as well.

  24. ↓ Post By FF_Hookem

    p.s. on (B), i’m assuming the Logan Thomas has to be a better option than Austin Hooper, Herndon, Tonyan, OJ Howard, Olsen, etc. Yes. desperations calls for dumpster trashy diving haha

  25. ↓ Post By D Ron

    Who do I drop for swift? ruggs or shenault?

  26. ↓ Post By Chelo Méndez

    12 team, 0.5 PPR, 1-2

    QB: Mahomes
    RBs: Kamara, Fournette, Gibson, Swift, Dobbins, RoJo
    WRs: Hopkins, Shenault, Ruggs*
    TE: Hooper

    Would you guys trade Gibson for Edelman? Especially considering the GTD news about Hopkins.

  27. ↓ Post By fabnation

    Fellas need some guidance…

    12 team 1pt PPR 2-1

    Current Players
    RB: Zeke, Gibson, Moss, Akers, Edmonds, Hyde
    WR: Evans, Golladay, Tyler Boyd, Hollywood, Watkins
    TE: Cook and Logan Thomas

    Would you trade Evans and Akers for Kittle and Slayton?

  28. ↓ Post By BISCUIT

    Need some help, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper kupp?

  29. ↓ Post By Bigmanmike

    Just lost J Cook to injury my options on the wire are L Thomas ,Shultz., Hooper and Gronk.
    Thanks.

  30. ↓ Post By Sfajacks211

    Someone dropped Zach Moss.

    Have an empty roster spot due to a trade.

    How much FAB should I put on him. Have $30 left of $100. Have it currently at $3, you think that’ll get it or bump it up? Thanks

  31. ↓ Post By jasongarritty@yahoo.ca

    I need to sit 1 of these guys: Gurley, Henderson or Fuller. Which one?

  32. ↓ Post By kfoster014@yahoo.com

    Start em Question… .5ppr… have Jacobs in at 1RB… need 2 Wrs, 1RB, 1Flex outta Mixon, James Robinson, Keenan Allen, D Parker, Golladay… have Golladay as odd man out but now with Saints D out… thinking of benching Mixon… thoughts

  33. ↓ Post By paul@ammobooks.com

    Full Point PPR Pick 4 out of Miles Sanders, A Robinson, J Robinson, Mike Davis and DJ Moore. I’ve been burnt a couple times by A Rob and DJ, but it’s hard to sit one of them.

  34. ↓ Post By Bselle

    Would you drop either Justin Jefferson or N Hines to pick up MVS? He’s on waivers. Someone dropped him before the news of Lazard being out. Thinking maybe Hines.

  35. ↓ Post By Brian

    I need to drop one, I have Pitt Defense and want to keep them. Ppr

    Landry, M..Jones or Freeman?

  36. ↓ Post By Rbenne@gmail.com

    Non ppr need a flex. I have Keenan allen, David Montgomery, dj chark, mark Ingram, josh Kelley, or ceedee lamb on my beach.

    Who do I start at my flex?

  37. ↓ Post By Eli

    .5 PPR/2 RB/2 WR/1Flex…

    Out of these WRs, I need to bench one.
    D. Adams vs ATL
    A. Robinson vs IND
    DJ Moore vs ARI
    D. Parker vs SEA

    My gut tells me to sit DJ Moore…thoughts? Thank you.

  38. ↓ Post By kcyates@hotmail.com

    Bye week put me in a little bind. Are we assuming NE v KC won’t happen? and I need a flex out of Anthony Miller, Brandin Cooks or Hunter Henry.

  39. ↓ Post By mallen8under@yahoo.com

    Rest of season: Debo or Alston?

    1. ↓ Post By mallen8under@yahoo.com

      Alshon*

  40. ↓ Post By christopherdavidhui@gmail.com

    Guys, I need big time help. 12 team ppr, but I’ve already lost Mahomes, CEH and James White. If Kamara goes out or the Saints game gets postponed, I’ll probably have to drop James White to get another running back, but it’s all trash on the waiver wire. These are the types of names out there:

    Dari Ogbunbowale
    Gio Bernard
    LeSean McCoy
    Duke Johnson
    Reggie Bonnafon

    I’m thinking it’s McCoy, but I was wondering what you all thought.

    Thank you!

  41. ↓ Post By DanMach

    Need to start 2 of these 4 . Normally a no Brainerd but evans and moore have tough matchups.
    M. Evans
    DJ Moore
    D Parker
    M Brown

  42. ↓ Post By mrbazzball@aol.com

    PPR Flex Position- AJ Green or C Carson…Thanks

  43. ↓ Post By Ross

    Full Point PPR

    With Devonte Adams OUT

    Should I go with MVS or James White?

    I have same options in 2 leagues 1-2 & 0-3
    I NEED THIS WIN!!!!

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