Fantasy football flex and superflex rankings for Week 16

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Welcome to Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season and our weekly PPR fantasy football superflex rankings. We know many of you compete in superflex formats that invite/covet second quarterbacks in starting lineups, and 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.

If your league is a standard flex, note that rankings without QBs appear toward the bottom. Regardless, good luck this week!

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Superflex rankings (with QBs)
Standard flex rankings (RBs, WRs, TEs only)

1. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (RB1): The Dolphins host the Bengals this week. Matchups matter in December!

2. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB2): He still hasn't missed a game. His incredible season continues Monday against the Colts.

3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (RB3): Two great games, two subpar games in the past four. Hope for the best against the Steelers.

4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (RB4): Big numbers should be pending versus the terrible Cardinals.

5. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB5): Volume was not a problem in the first game without Daniel Jones.

6. Jalen Hurts, Eagles (QB1): Producing numbers against the Raiders wasn't difficult. Next up, the Commanders.

7. Josh Allen, Bills (QB2): His rushing numbers continue to separate him from most every QB.

8. Drake Maye, Patriots (QB3)

9. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (WR1)

10. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR2)

11. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (WR3): The Bengals looked disinterested in a shutout loss to the Ravens, but Chase had a big game.

12. Puka Nacua, Rams (WR4): He should see extra attention with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined.

13. Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals (QB4): He has been a QB1 option each week. What are fantasy managers waiting for?

14. Justin Herbert, Chargers (QB5): His performance hasn't dipped with a broken left hand. Now he gets to face the Cowboys.

15. Caleb Williams, Bears (QB6): He scored 14.94 points in the first Packers matchup. This one is at home.

16. Jaxson Dart, Giants (QB7)

17. Josh Jacobs, Packers (RB6)

18. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (RB7)

19. James Cook III, Bills (RB8)

20. Trey McBride, Cardinals (TE1): For perspective, only three WRs have scored more fantasy points. He has had a monster season.

21. A.J. Brown, Eagles (WR5): From 13 targets in Week 14 to only two last week. Few top-10 WRs, if any, are so risky.

22. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR6): He has three consecutive games topping 100 receiving yards. The Chargers will be a challenge.

23. C.J. Stroud, Texans (QB8): He carved up the Cardinals, and the Raiders shouldn't be a problem, either.

24. Jordan Love, Packers (QB9)

25. Brock Purdy, 49ers (QB10)

26. Nico Collins, Texans (WR7)

27. Rashee Rice, Chiefs (WR8): It's reasonable for concern with Patrick Mahomes (knee) done, but Rice should see targets.

28. Drake London, Falcons (WR9): The Falcons are optimistic he will play through the knee injury. It's a solid matchup against the Cardinals.

29. Joe Burrow, Bengals (QB11): Week 15 was a bummer, but he should bounce back against the Dolphins.

30. Dak Prescott, Cowboys (QB12): The Cowboys can't afford another loss. The offense should do its job.

31. Tyler Shough, Saints (QB13): The numbers are there lately, and now he gets to face the lowly Jets. Solid streamer here.

32. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (QB14): Monster numbers lately, but now he has to face the Broncos. Be careful here.

33. Lamar Jackson, Ravens (QB15): He has more than 15 points in one of the past five games. Be careful here, too.

34. Marcus Mariota, Commanders (QB16): Fill-in for Jayden Daniels (elbow) is a lot more than a fill-in. Potential streamer here.

35. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (WR10)

36. Jameson Williams, Lions (WR11)

37. J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (QB17)

38. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (QB18)

39. Jared Goff, Lions (QB19)

40. Bo Nix, Broncos (QB20): Fantastic performance versus the Packers, but fantasy managers know he is inconsistent.

41. Javonte Williams, Cowboys (RB9): His outstanding comeback season continues. This is a top-10 RB!

42. Chase Brown, Bengals (RB10): Brown has a high statistical floor, with 15 or more points in seven consecutive outings.

43. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (RB11): Solid volume since returning from injury. He can be trusted.

44. Matthew Stafford, Rams (QB21): It's a short week playing Thursday against a tough opponent (Seahawks). You don't have to play him.

45. Aaron Rodgers, Steelers (QB22): Looked great against Miami on Monday, but the Lions in the dome will be tougher.

46. Sam Darnold, Seahawks (QB23)

47. Bryce Young, Panthers (QB24):

48. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (RB12): Only 47 rushing yards over the past two games, but the Bills can (normally) be run on.

49. Derrick Henry, Ravens (RB13): Solid statistical floor with nine consecutive double-digit games.

50. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (RB14): Henderson ran wild on the Bills, and it feels tough to sit him in fantasy.

51. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (RB15): We sure would enjoy three receiving touchdowns every week.

52. Rico Dowdle, Panthers (RB16): He hasn't rushed for 60 yards in a game since Week 9. Don't force it.

53. Gardner Minshew, Chiefs (QB25): Not the best situation, of course, but at least Minshew is experienced.

54. Kirk Cousins, Falcons (QB26)

55. Philip Rivers, Colts (QB27)

56. George Kittle, 49ers (TE2)

57. DK Metcalf, Steelers (WR12)

58. George Pickens, Cowboys (WR13)

59. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR14)

60. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins (QB28)

61. Cam Ward, Titans (QB29)

62. Shedeur Sanders, Browns (QB30)

63. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (RB17)

64. Woody Marks, Texans (RB18)

65. Kyren Williams, Rams (RB19)

66. Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings (RB20)

67. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR15)

68. Chris Olave, Saints (WR16)

69. Zay Flowers, Ravens (WR17)

70. Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants (WR18)

71. Michael Wilson, Cardinals (WR19)

72. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR20)

73. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars (WR21)

74. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (WR22)

75. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (WR23)

76. Brock Bowers, Raiders (TE3)

77. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (RB21)

78. RJ Harvey, Broncos (RB22)

79. Breece Hall, Jets (RB23)

80. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (WR24)

81. Jauan Jennings, 49ers (WR25)

82. Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (WR26)

83. Deebo Samuel, Commanders (WR27)

84. Chris Godwin Jr., Buccaneers (WR28)

85. Christian Watson, Packers (WR29)

86. Brady Cook, Jets (QB31)

87. Kenny Pickett, Raiders (QB32)

88. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (TE4)

89. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (TE5)

90. Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (TE6)

91. Kenneth Gainwell, Steelers (RB24)

92. Alvin Kamara, Saints (RB25)

93. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (RB26)

94. D'Andre Swift, Bears (RB27)

95. Michael Carter, Cardinals (RB28)

96. Tony Pollard, Titans (RB29)

97. Dalton Schultz, Texans (TE7)

98. Tyler Warren, Colts (TE8)

99. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (RB30)

100. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (RB31)

101. Keenan Allen, Chargers (WR30)

102. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (WR31)

103. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (WR32)

104. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (WR33)

105. Adonai Mitchell, Jets (WR34)

106. Stefon Diggs, Patriots (WR35)

107. Jayden Reed, Packers (WR36)

108. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE9)

109. Hunter Henry, Patriots (TE10)

110. Kimani Vidal, Chargers (RB32)

111. Kyle Monangai, Bears (RB33)

112. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB34)

113. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (RB35)

114. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (WR37)

115. Jordan Addison, Vikings (WR38)

116. Ricky Pearsall, 49ers (WR39)

117. Luther Burden III, Bears (WR40)

118. Chimere Dike, Titans (WR41)

119. Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (WR42)

120. David Montgomery, Lions (RB36)

121. Kareem Hunt, Chiefs (RB37)

122. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (RB38)

123. Malik Washington, Dolphins (WR43)

124. Jalen Coker, Panthers (WR44)

125. Romeo Doubs, Packers (WR45)

126. Khalil Shakir, Bills (WR46)

127. Devaughn Vele, Saints (WR47)

128. Jayden Higgins, Texans (WR48)

129. Kayshon Boutte, Patriots (WR49)

130. Pat Bryant, Broncos (WR50)

131. Troy Franklin, Broncos (WR51)

132. Oronde Gadsden II, Chargers (TE11)

133. Theo Johnson, Giants (TE12)

134. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (TE13)

135. Colby Parkinson, Rams (TE14)

136. Tyjae Spears, Titans (RB39)

137. Jordan Mason, Vikings (RB40)

138. Blake Corum, Rams (RB41)

139. Emari Demercado, Cardinals (RB42)

140. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (RB43)

141. Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (WR52)

142. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs (WR53)

143. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (WR54)

144. John Metchie III, Jets (WR55)

145. Tre Tucker, Raiders (WR56)

146. Josh Downs, Colts (WR57)

147. Mack Hollins, Patriots (WR58)

148. DJ Moore, Bears (WR59)

149. Jalen Nailor, Vikings (WR60)

150. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (WR61)

Flex (RB, WR, TE only)

1. De'Von Achane, Dolphins (RB1): The Dolphins host the Bengals this week. Matchups matter in December!

2. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB2): He still hasn't missed a game. His incredible season continues Monday against the Colts.

3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (RB3): Two great games, two subpar games in the past four. Hope for the best against the Steelers.

4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (RB4): Big numbers should be pending versus the terrible Cardinals.

5. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB5): Volume was not a problem in the first game without Daniel Jones.

6. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (WR1)

7. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR2)

8. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (WR3): The Bengals looked disinterested in a shutout loss to the Ravens, but Chase had a big game.

9. Puka Nacua, Rams (WR4): He should see extra attention with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined.

10. Josh Jacobs, Packers (RB6)

11. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (RB7)

12. James Cook III, Bills (RB8)

13. Trey McBride, Cardinals (TE1): For perspective, only three WRs have scored more fantasy points. He has had a monster season.

14. A.J. Brown, Eagles (WR5): From 13 targets in Week 14 to only two last week. Few top-10 WRs, if any, are so risky.

15. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR6): He has three consecutive games topping 100 receiving yards. The Chargers will be a challenge.

16. Nico Collins, Texans (WR7)

17. Rashee Rice, Chiefs (WR8): It's reasonable for concern with Patrick Mahomes (knee) done, but Rice should see targets.

18. Drake London, Falcons (WR9): The Falcons are optimistic he will play through the knee injury. It's a solid matchup against the Cardinals.

19. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (WR10)

20. Jameson Williams, Lions (WR11)

21. Javonte Williams, Cowboys (RB9): His outstanding comeback season continues. This is a top-10 RB!

22. Chase Brown, Bengals (RB10): Brown has a high statistical floor, with 15 or more points in seven consecutive outings.

23. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (RB11): Solid volume since returning from injury. He can be trusted.

24. Quinshon Judkins, Browns (RB12): Only 47 rushing yards over the past two games, but the Bills can (normally) be run on.

25. Derrick Henry, Ravens (RB13): Solid statistical floor with nine consecutive double-digit games.

26. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (RB14): Henderson ran wild on the Bills, and it feels tough to sit him in fantasy.

27. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (RB15): We sure would enjoy three receiving touchdowns every week.

28. Rico Dowdle, Panthers (RB16): He hasn't rushed for 60 yards in a game since Week 9. Don't force it.

29. George Kittle, 49ers (TE2)

30. DK Metcalf, Steelers (WR12)

31. George Pickens, Cowboys (WR13)

32. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR14)

33. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (RB17)

34. Woody Marks, Texans (RB18)

35. Kyren Williams, Rams (RB19)

36. Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings (RB20)

37. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR15)

38. Chris Olave, Saints (WR16)

39. Zay Flowers, Ravens (WR17)

40. Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants (WR18)

41. Michael Wilson, Cardinals (WR19)

42. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR20)

43. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars (WR21)

44. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (WR22)

45. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (WR23)

46. Brock Bowers, Raiders (TE3)

47. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (RB21)

48. RJ Harvey, Broncos (RB22)

49. Breece Hall, Jets (RB23)

50. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (WR24)

51. Jauan Jennings, 49ers (WR25)

52. Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (WR26)

53. Deebo Samuel, Commanders (WR27)

54. Chris Godwin Jr., Buccaneers (WR28)

55. Christian Watson, Packers (WR29)

56. Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (TE4)

57. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (TE5)

58. Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (TE6)

59. Kenneth Gainwell, Steelers (RB24)

60. Alvin Kamara, Saints (RB25)

61. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (RB26)

62. D'Andre Swift, Bears (RB27)

63. Michael Carter, Cardinals (RB28)

64. Tony Pollard, Titans (RB29)

65. Dalton Schultz, Texans (TE7)

66. Tyler Warren, Colts (TE8)

67. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (RB30)

68. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (RB31)

69. Keenan Allen, Chargers (WR30)

70. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (WR31)

71. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (WR32)

72. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (WR33)

73. Adonai Mitchell, Jets (WR34)

74. Stefon Diggs, Patriots (WR35)

75. Jayden Reed, Packers (WR36)

76. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE9)

77. Hunter Henry, Patriots (TE10)

78. Kimani Vidal, Chargers (RB32)

79. Kyle Monangai, Bears (RB33)

80. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB34)

81. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (RB35)

82. Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (WR37)

83. Jordan Addison, Vikings (WR38)

84. Ricky Pearsall, 49ers (WR39)

85. Luther Burden III, Bears (WR40)

86. Chimere Dike, Titans (WR41)

87. Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (WR42)

88. David Montgomery, Lions (RB36)

89. Kareem Hunt, Chiefs (RB37)

90. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (RB38)

91. Malik Washington, Dolphins (WR43)

92. Jalen Coker, Panthers (WR44)

93. Romeo Doubs, Packers (WR45)

94. Khalil Shakir, Bills (WR46)

95. Devaughn Vele, Saints (WR47)

96. Jayden Higgins, Texans (WR48)

97. Kayshon Boutte, Patriots (WR49)

98. Pat Bryant, Broncos (WR50)

99. Troy Franklin, Broncos (WR51)

100. Oronde Gadsden II, Chargers (TE11)

101. Theo Johnson, Giants (TE12)

102. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (TE13)

103. Colby Parkinson, Rams (TE14)

104. Tyjae Spears, Titans (RB39)

105. Jordan Mason, Vikings (RB40)

106. Blake Corum, Rams (RB41)

107. Emari Demercado, Cardinals (RB42)

108. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (RB43)

109. Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (WR52)

110. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs (WR53)

111. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (WR54)

112. John Metchie III, Jets (WR55)

113. Tre Tucker, Raiders (WR56)

114. Josh Downs, Colts (WR57)

115. Mack Hollins, Patriots (WR58)

116. DJ Moore, Bears (WR59)

117. Jalen Nailor, Vikings (WR60)

118. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (WR61)