Eric Karabell's 2026 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings

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Eric Karabell's 2026 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the latest news, trends and opinions. Use them to inform your own rankings, or as a guide to draft your team.

We know many of you compete in superflex formats that invite/covet second quarterbacks in starting lineups, so these rankings account for that. It might look odd to see the lowest-ranked fantasy passers ahead of typical RB2 and WR2 options, but the potential scoring impact demands it.

NOTE: These rankings are for PPR formats.

If your league is a standard flex, note that rankings without QBs appear toward the bottom.


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Standard flex rankings (RBs, WRs, TEs only)


Latest update: Aug. 20

1. Josh Allen, Bills (QB1):

2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens (QB2)

3. Jalen Hurts, Eagles (QB3)

4. Joe Burrow, Bengals (QB4)

5. Drake Maye, Patriots (QB5)

6. Jayden Daniels, Commanders (QB6)

7. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (WR1)

8. Puka Nacua, Rams (WR2)

9. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (RB1)

10. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (RB2)

11. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (WR3)

12. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR4)

13. Brock Purdy, 49ers (QB7)

14. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (QB8)

15. Dak Prescott, Cowboys (QB9)

16. Justin Herbert, Chargers (QB10)

17. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB3)

18. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (RB4)

19. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR5)

20. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR6)

21. James Cook III, Bills (RB5)

22. Derrick Henry, Ravens (RB6)

23. Chase Brown, Bengals (RB7)

24. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB8)

25. Matthew Stafford, Rams (QB11)

26. Jaxson Dart, Giants (QB12)

27. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (QB13)

28. Caleb Williams, Bears (QB14)

29. Jared Goff, Lions (QB15)

30. Bo Nix, Broncos (QB16)

31. Trey McBride, Cardinals (TE1)

32. Brock Bowers, Raiders (TE2)

33. Drake London, Falcons (WR7)

34. Nico Collins, Texans (WR8)

35. Chris Olave, Saints (WR9)

36. Garrett Wilson, Jets (WR10)

37. A.J. Brown, Patriots (WR11)

38. George Pickens, Cowboys (WR12)

39. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (RB9)

40. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (RB10)

41. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (RB11)

42. Malik Willis, Dolphins (QB17)

43. Kyler Murray, Vikings (QB18)

44. Tyler Shough, Saints (QB19)

45. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (QB20)

46. Josh Jacobs, Packers (RB12)

47. Breece Hall, Jets (RB13)

48. Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs (RB14)

49. Javonte Williams, Cowboys (RB15)

50. Zay Flowers, Ravens (WR13)

51. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR14)

52. Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals (RB16)

53. Kyren Williams, Rams (RB17)

54. Davante Adams, Rams (WR15):

55. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (WR16)

56. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR17)

57. Rashee Rice, Chiefs (WR18)

58. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (WR19)

59. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (WR20)

60. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (WR21)

61. Jameson Williams, Lions (WR22)

62. Jaylen Waddle, Broncos (WR23)

63. Daniel Jones, Colts (QB21)

64. C.J. Stroud, Texans (QB22)

65. Jordan Love, Packers (QB23)

66. Sam Darnold, Seahawks (QB24)

67. Travis Etienne Jr., Saints (RB18)

68. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (RB19)

69. Cam Skattebo, Giants (RB20)

70. D'Andre Swift, Bears (RB21)

71. Jadarian Price, Seahawks (RB22)

72. Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (RB23)

73. David Montgomery, Texans (RB24)

74. Colston Loveland, Bears (TE3)

75. Tyler Warren, Colts (TE4)

76. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (TE5)

77. Malik Nabers, Giants (WR24)

78. Mike Evans, 49ers (WR25)

79. Stefon Diggs, Commanders (WR26)

80. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB25)

81. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (RB26)

82. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (RB27)

83. Kenneth Gainwell, Buccaneers (RB28)

84. DJ Moore, Bills (WR27)

85. Rome Odunze, Bears (WR28)

86. Luther Burden III, Bears (WR29)

87. Tony Pollard, Titans (RB29)

88. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (RB30)

89. Rico Dowdle, Steelers (RB31)

90. Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings (RB32)

91. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (WR30)

92. Carnell Tate, Titans (WR31)

93. Bryce Young, Panthers (QB25)

94. Cam Ward, Titans (QB26)

95. Sam LaPorta, Lions (TE6)

96. Tucker Kraft, Packers (TE7)

97. George Kittle, 49ers (TE8)

98. Jonathon Brooks, Panthers (RB33)

99. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (RB34)

100. Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (TE9)

101. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE10)

102. Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers (WR32)

103. DK Metcalf, Steelers (WR33)

104. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (WR34)

105. Michael Wilson, Cardinals (WR35)

106. Christian Watson, Packers (WR36)

107. Matthew Golden, Packers (WR37)

108. Rachaad White, Commanders (RB35)

109. J.K. Dobbins, Broncos (RB36)

110. Kyle Monangai, Bears (RB37)

111. Blake Corum, Rams (RB38)

112. RJ Harvey, Broncos (RB39)

113. Parker Washington, Jaguars (WR38)

114. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars (WR39)

115. Fernando Mendoza, Raiders (QB27)

116. Aaron Rodgers, Steelers (QB28)

117. Geno Smith, Jets (QB29)

118. Alec Pierce, Colts (WR40)

119. Josh Downs, Colts (WR41)

120. Wan'Dale Robinson, Titans (WR42)

121. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (WR43)

122. Jordan Addison, Vikings (WR44)

123. Khalil Shakir, Bills (WR45)

124. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs (WR46)

125. Chris Godwin Jr., Buccaneers (WR47)

126. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (WR48)

127. Mark Andrews, Ravens (TE11)

128. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (TE12)

129. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (TE13)

130. Deebo Samuel, 49ers (WR49)

131. Jayden Reed, Packers (WR50)

132. Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals (QB30)

133. Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons (QB31)

134. Michael Penix Jr., Falcons (QB32)

135. Deshaun Watson, Browns (QB33)

136. Shedeur Sanders, Browns (QB34)

137. Makai Lemon, Eagles (WR51)

138. KC Concepcion, Browns (WR52)

139. Denzel Boston, Browns (WR53)

140. De'Zhaun Stribling, 49ers (WR54)

141. Tank Dell, Texans (WR55)

142. Jordan Mason, Vikings (RB40)

143. Tyjae Spears, Titans (RB41)

144. Isiah Pacheco, Lions (RB42)

145. Tyler Allgeier, Cardinals (RB43)

146. Romeo Doubs, Patriots (WR56)

147. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (WR57)

148. Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (WR58)

149. Jalen Coker, Panthers (WR59)

150. Keenan Allen, Colts (WR60)

151. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (RB44)

152. Woody Marks, Texans (RB45)

153. Alvin Kamara, Saints (RB46)

154. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (TE14)

155. Dalton Kincaid, Bills (TE15)

156. Kenyon Sadiq, Jets (TE16)

157. Isaiah Likely, Giants (TE17)

158. Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers (WR61)

159. Calvin Ridley, Titans (WR62)

160. Tre Tucker, Raiders (WR63)

161. Devaughn Vele, Saints (WR64)

162. Malik Washington, Dolphins (WR65)

163. Adonai Mitchell, Jets (WR66)

164. Juwan Johnson, Saints (TE18)

165. Hunter Henry, Patriots (TE19)

166. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders (RB47)

167. Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jaguars (RB48)

168. Carson Beck, Cardinals (QB35)

169. Kirk Cousins, Raiders (QB36)

170. J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (QB37)

171. Rashod Bateman, Ravens (WR67)

172. Jalen Nailor, Raiders (WR68)

173. Dontayvion Wicks, Eagles (WR69)

174. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers (TE20)

175. Brenton Strange, Jaguars (TE21)

176. Dalton Schultz, Texans (TE22)

177. Caleb Douglas, Dolphins (WR70)

178. Jauan Jennings, Vikings (WR71)

179. Ja'Kobi Lane, Ravens (WR72)

180. Germie Bernard, Steelers (WR73)

181. Travis Hunter, Jaguars (WR74)

182. Justice Hill, Ravens (RB49)

183. Samaje Perine, Bengals (RB50)

184. Braelon Allen, Jets (RB51)

185. Tank Bigsby, Eagles (RB52)

186. Dylan Sampson, Browns (RB53)

187. Jonah Coleman, Broncos (RB54)

188. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (RB55)

189. Brian Robinson Jr., Falcons (RB56)

190. Keaton Mitchell, Chargers (RB57)

191. Jalen Tolbert, Dolphins (WR75)

192. Chris Bell, Dolphins (WR76)

193. Tre' Harris, Chargers (WR77)

194. Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (WR78)

195. Jahan Dotson, Falcons (WR79)

196. Jordyn Tyson, Saints (WR80)

197. Omar Cooper Jr., Jets (WR81)

198. Kayshon Boutte, Patriots (WR82)

199. Xavier Legette, Panthers (WR83)

200. Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys (WR84)

Flex (RB, WR, TE only)

1. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (WR1)

2. Puka Nacua, Rams (WR2)

3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (RB1)

4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (RB2)

5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (WR3)

6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR4)

7. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB3)

8. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (RB4)

9. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR5)

10. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR6)

11. James Cook III, Bills (RB5)

12. Derrick Henry, Ravens (RB6)

13. Chase Brown, Bengals (RB7)

14. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB8)

15. Trey McBride, Cardinals (TE1)

16. Brock Bowers, Raiders (TE2)

17. Drake London, Falcons (WR7)

18. Nico Collins, Texans (WR8)

19. Chris Olave, Saints (WR9)

20. Garrett Wilson, Jets (WR10)

21. A.J. Brown, Patriots (WR11)

22. George Pickens, Cowboys (WR12)

23. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (RB9)

24. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (RB10)

25. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (RB11)

26. Josh Jacobs, Packers (RB12)

27. Breece Hall, Jets (RB13)

28. Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs (RB14)

29. Javonte Williams, Cowboys (RB15)

30. Zay Flowers, Ravens (WR13)

31. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR14)

32. Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals (RB16)

33. Kyren Williams, Rams (RB17)

34. Davante Adams, Rams (WR15):

35. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (WR16)

36. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR17)

37. Rashee Rice, Chiefs (WR18)

38. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (WR19)

39. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (WR20)

40. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (WR21)

41. Jameson Williams, Lions (WR22)

42. Jaylen Waddle, Broncos (WR23)

43. Travis Etienne Jr., Saints (RB18)

44. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (RB19)

45. Cam Skattebo, Giants (RB20)

46. D'Andre Swift, Bears (RB21)

47. Jadarian Price, Seahawks (RB22)

48. Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (RB23)

49. David Montgomery, Texans (RB24)

50. Colston Loveland, Bears (TE3)

51. Tyler Warren, Colts (TE4)

52. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (TE5)

53. Malik Nabers, Giants (WR24)

54. Mike Evans, 49ers (WR25)

55. Stefon Diggs, Commanders (WR26)

56. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB25)

57. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (RB26)

58. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (RB27)

59. Kenneth Gainwell, Buccaneers (RB28)

60. DJ Moore, Bills (WR27)

61. Rome Odunze, Bears (WR28)

62. Luther Burden III, Bears (WR29)

63. Tony Pollard, Titans (RB29)

64. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (RB30)

65. Rico Dowdle, Steelers (RB31)

66. Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings (RB32)

67. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (WR30)

68. Carnell Tate, Titans (WR31)

69. Sam LaPorta, Lions (TE6)

70. Tucker Kraft, Packers (TE7)

71. George Kittle, 49ers (TE8)

72. Jonathon Brooks, Panthers (RB33)

73. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (RB34)

74. Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (TE9)

75. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE10)

76. Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers (WR32)

77. DK Metcalf, Steelers (WR33)

78. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (WR34)

79. Michael Wilson, Cardinals (WR35)

80. Christian Watson, Packers (WR36)

81. Matthew Golden, Packers (WR37)

82. Rachaad White, Commanders (RB35)

83. J.K. Dobbins, Broncos (RB36)

84. Kyle Monangai, Bears (RB37)

85. Blake Corum, Rams (RB38)

86. RJ Harvey, Broncos (RB39)

87. Parker Washington, Jaguars (WR38)

88. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars (WR39)

89. Alec Pierce, Colts (WR40)

90. Josh Downs, Colts (WR41)

91. Wan'Dale Robinson, Titans (WR42)

92. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (WR43)

93. Jordan Addison, Vikings (WR44)

94. Khalil Shakir, Bills (WR45)

95. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs (WR46)

96. Chris Godwin Jr., Buccaneers (WR47)

97. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (WR48)

98. Mark Andrews, Ravens (TE11)

99. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (TE12)

100. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (TE13)

101. Deebo Samuel, 49ers (WR49)

102. Jayden Reed, Packers (WR50)

103. Makai Lemon, Eagles (WR51)

104. KC Concepcion, Browns (WR52)

105. Denzel Boston, Browns (WR53)

106. De'Zhaun Stribling, 49ers (WR54)

107. Tank Dell, Texans (WR55)

108. Jordan Mason, Vikings (RB40)

109. Tyjae Spears, Titans (RB41)

110. Isiah Pacheco, Lions (RB42)

111. Tyler Allgeier, Cardinals (RB43)

112. Romeo Doubs, Patriots (WR56)

113. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (WR57)

114. Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (WR58)

115. Jalen Coker, Panthers (WR59)

116. Keenan Allen, Colts (WR60)

117. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (RB44)

118. Woody Marks, Texans (RB45)

119. Alvin Kamara, Saints (RB46)

120. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (TE14)

121. Dalton Kincaid, Bills (TE15)

122. Kenyon Sadiq, Jets (TE16)

123. Isaiah Likely, Giants (TE17)

124. Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers (WR61)

125. Calvin Ridley, Titans (WR62)

126. Tre Tucker, Raiders (WR63)

127. Devaughn Vele, Saints (WR64)

128. Malik Washington, Dolphins (WR65)

129. Adonai Mitchell, Jets (WR66)

130. Juwan Johnson, Saints (TE18)

131. Hunter Henry, Patriots (TE19)

132. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders (RB47)

133. Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jaguars (RB48)

134. Rashod Bateman, Ravens (WR67)

135. Jalen Nailor, Raiders (WR68)

136. Dontayvion Wicks, Eagles (WR69)

137. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers (TE20)

138. Brenton Strange, Jaguars (TE21)

139. Dalton Schultz, Texans (TE22)

140. Caleb Douglas, Dolphins (WR70)

141. Jauan Jennings, Vikings (WR71)

142. Ja'Kobi Lane, Ravens (WR72)

143. Germie Bernard, Steelers (WR73)

144. Travis Hunter, Jaguars (WR74)

145. Justice Hill, Ravens (RB49)

146. Samaje Perine, Bengals (RB50)

147. Braelon Allen, Jets (RB51)

148. Tank Bigsby, Eagles (RB52)

149. Dylan Sampson, Browns (RB53)

150. Jonah Coleman, Broncos (RB54)

151. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (RB55)

152. Brian Robinson Jr., Falcons (RB56)

153. Keaton Mitchell, Chargers (RB57)

154. Jalen Tolbert, Dolphins (WR75)

155. Chris Bell, Dolphins (WR76)

156. Tre' Harris, Chargers (WR77)

157. Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (WR78)

158. Jahan Dotson, Falcons (WR79)

159. Jordyn Tyson, Saints (WR80)

160. Omar Cooper Jr., Jets (WR81)

161. Kayshon Boutte, Patriots (WR82)

162. Xavier Legette, Panthers (WR83)

163. Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys (WR84)