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Eric Karabell
Multiple Authors
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2026 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 below the superflex rankings. However you prefer to play, good luck this week!
Week 1 Superflex Rankings (includes quarterbacks)
1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB1 vs NO
Excellent volume last season and more is likely coming. Great schedule, too!
2. Puka Nacua, WR1 vs SF
His groin injury is not expected to keep him out of the 49ers matchup in Australia.
3. Jalen Hurts, QB1 vs WSH
New offense and one fewer wide receiver than last season, but no worries.
4. Josh Allen, QB2 @ HOU
The road matchup with the Texans might be a problem, but are you really sitting him?
5. Lamar Jackson, QB3 @ IND
He claims he is healthy and ready to pile on rushing yards. First up, the Colts.
6. Ja’Marr Chase, WR2 vs TB
A knee injury has limited him recently but, again, if he plays, you play him.
7. Bijan Robinson, RB2 @ PIT
The quarterback situation is not ideal, but Robinson should overcome it.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR3 vs NE
Just a reminder: The NFL season opens with Patriots-Seahawks on Wednesday!
9. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR4 vs NO
10. Joe Burrow, QB4 vs TB
11. Justin Herbert, QB5 vs ARI
12. Jaxson Dart, QB6 vs DAL
It is reasonable to question if he plays all 17 games. But you know he is playing in Week 1.
13. Christian McCaffrey, RB3 @ LAR
See: Dart, Jaxson. McCaffrey is healthy enough for Week 1. Worry about October later.
14. De’Von Achane, RB4 @ LV
Some question whether this offense will be competent. It should be OK against the Raiders.
15. Matthew Stafford, QB7 vs SF
He threw seven touchdown passes versus the 49ers last season, if you were wondering.
16. Jayden Daniels, QB8 @ PHI
He threw eight touchdown passes last season. So talented, but there are questions.
17. Dak Prescott, QB9 @ NYG
18. Caleb Williams, QB10 @ CAR
19. Drake Maye, QB11 @ SEA
20. Trevor Lawrence, QB12 vs CLE
He opens with a home game against the Browns. Don’t assume a monster performance.
21. Jonathan Taylor, RB5 vs BAL
Fantasy managers expect close to 2,000 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns again.
22. Saquon Barkley, RB6 vs WSH
This is a nice matchup versus the Commanders. The Eagles enjoy nice September matchups.
23. CeeDee Lamb, WR5 @ NYG
One would think he routinely shreds the Giants’ defense, but that is not the case.
24. Justin Jefferson, WR6 vs GB
We will find out early how his fortunes — and ours — change with better QB play.
25. Patrick Mahomes, QB13 vs DEN
He is playing in Week 1. That was hardly a given nine months ago.
26. Kyler Murray, QB14 vs GB
He is starting for an NFL team in Week 1. That was also hardly a given.
27. Baker Mayfield, QB15 @ CIN
28. Bo Nix, QB16 @ KC
29. Derrick Henry, RB7 @ IND
He rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 last season. That would work!
30. Ashton Jeanty, RB8 vs MIA
An ankle injury might prevent him from big volume early on, so be careful here.
31. Omarion Hampton, RB9 vs ARI
Healthy and ready to enjoy facing the Cardinals’ defense.
32. Brock Purdy, QB17 @ LAR
He will face a different Rams pass rush than the last time he faced them.
33. C.J. Stroud, QB18 vs BUF
It is a critical season for him, and there are new faces in this offense.
34. Jared Goff, QB19 vs NO
He is more reliable than most realize, and again, this Detroit schedule is appealing.
35. Malik Willis, QB20 @ LV
Expectations feel a bit too low. It is certainly a promising Week 1 matchup (Raiders).
36. Chase Brown, RB10 vs TB
37. Javonte Williams, RB11 @ NYG
38. James Cook III, RB12 @ HOU
39. Breece Hall, RB13 @ TEN
A groin injury might keep his volume in check for the early weeks.
40. Brock Bowers, TE1 vs MIA
The first tight end appears in WR1 territory. Bowers is that special, when healthy.
41. Nico Collins, WR7 vs BUF
42. Garrett Wilson, WR8 @ TEN
43. Drake London, WR9 @ PIT
QB play might not hinder the running back, but London’s situation is more tenuous.
44. Chris Olave, WR10 @ DET
Coming off a 100-catch season, and we will find out quickly if the Lions can tame offenses.
45. DeVonta Smith, WR11 vs WSH
Many expect his signature season is pending, but he will need other WRs to matter.
46. Bryce Young, QB21 vs CHI
A potential shootout versus the Bears makes him a more intriguing play than typically.
47. Jordan Love, QB22 @ MIN
Some believe the change in running back situation means he will throw more. Don’t be so sure.
48. Daniel Jones, QB23 vs BAL
49. Trey McBride, TE2 @ LAC
50. Tetairoa McMillan, WR12 vs CHI
51. George Pickens, WR13 @ NYG
The No. 5 WR scorer from last season seems mighty underrated in drafts so far.
52. Rashee Rice, WR14 vs DEN
Leaving aside health and discipline concerns for the season, the Chiefs open with the tough Broncos.
53. Zay Flowers, WR15 @ IND
Last year’s No. 7 WR is better than most people realize. Keep an eye on his lower-body injury.
54. Travis Etienne Jr., RB14 @ DET
Heads to a new team with fantasy managers hoping for myriad receptions.
55. Kenneth Walker III, RB15 vs DEN
Heads to his new team with fantasy managers hoping for 17 healthy appearances.
56. Jeremiyah Love, RB16 @ LAC
The rookie is still dealing with a balky ankle injury, and volume might be tepid to start.
57. Sam Darnold, QB24 vs NE
58. Tyler Shough, QB25 @ DET
59. Aaron Rodgers, QB26 vs ATL
60. Kirk Cousins, QB27 vs MIA
61. Emeka Egbuka, WR16 @ CIN
62. A.J. Brown, WR17 @ SEA
He wanted out of Philadelphia, so the pressure is on for a big statistical season.
63. Davante Adams, WR18 vs SF
He was almost moved out of L.A. Production might be too dependent on touchdowns.
64. Ladd McConkey, WR19 vs ARI
A return to his rookie numbers would make everyone happy.
65. Malik Nabers, WR20 vs DAL
Speaking of rookie numbers, a healthy Nabers would be ranked far better. Make sure he is playing.
66. Cam Skattebo, RB17 vs DAL
He is playing versus Dallas, but the Giants might want to be cautious with his volume.
67. Kyren Williams, RB18 vs SF
68. Jadarian Price, RB19 vs NE
69. Quinshon Judkins, RB20 @ JAX
70. Geno Smith, QB28 @ TEN
71. Cam Ward, QB29 vs NYJ
72. Jacoby Brissett, QB30 @ LAC
73. Tee Higgins, WR21 vs TB
74. Rome Odunze, WR22 @ CAR
75. Jameson Williams, WR23 vs NO
76. David Montgomery, RB21 vs BUF
77. Bhayshul Tuten, RB22 vs CLE
78. D’Andre Swift, RB23 @ CAR
79. Colston Loveland, TE3 @ CAR
80. Tyler Warren, TE4 vs BAL
81. Michael Pittman Jr., WR24 vs ATL
82. Terry McLaurin, WR25 @ PHI
83. Jaylen Waddle, WR26 @ KC
84. DK Metcalf, WR27 vs ATL
85. Luther Burden III, WR28 @ CAR
86. MarShawn Lloyd, RB24 @ MIN
87. Jaylen Warren, RB25 vs ATL
88. Rico Dowdle, RB26 vs ATL
89. Bucky Irving, RB27 @ CIN
90. Kenny Gainwell, RB28 @ CIN
91. Carnell Tate, WR29 vs NYJ
92. Courtland Sutton, WR30 @ KC
93. DJ Moore, WR31 @ HOU
94. Mike Evans, WR32 @ LAR
95. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR33 @ LAC
96. Matthew Golden, WR34 @ MIN
97. Christian Watson, WR35 @ MIN
98. Harold Fannin Jr., TE5 @ JAX
99. Sam LaPorta, TE6 vs NO
100. Deshaun Watson, QB31 @ JAX
101. Tua Tagovailoa, QB32 @ PIT
102. Jonathon Brooks, RB29 vs CHI
103. Tony Pollard, RB30 vs NYJ
104. Chuba Hubbard, RB31 vs CHI
105. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB32 @ SEA
106. Aaron Jones Sr., RB33 vs GB
107. Kyle Monangai, RB34 @ CAR
108. TreVeyon Henderson, RB35 @ SEA
109. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR36 vs NYJ
110. Parker Washington, WR37 vs CLE
111. J.K. Dobbins, RB36 @ KC
112. Blake Corum, RB37 vs SF
113. Michael Wilson, WR38 @ LAC
114. Jakobi Meyers, WR39 vs CLE
115. Quentin Johnston, WR40 vs ARI
116. Jayden Reed, WR41 @ MIN
117. Brian Thomas Jr., WR42 vs CLE
118. Tyjae Spears, RB38 vs NYJ
119. Rachaad White, RB39 @ PHI
120. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB40 @ PHI
121. Mark Andrews, TE7 @ IND
122. Dallas Goedert, TE8 vs WSH
123. Kyle Pitts Sr., TE9 @ PIT
124. Travis Kelce, TE10 vs DEN
125. Jake Ferguson, TE11 @ NYG
126. Jordan Addison, WR43 vs GB
127. Stefon Diggs, WR44 @ PHI
128. Alec Pierce, WR45 vs BAL
129. Chris Godwin Jr., WR46 @ CIN
130. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR47 @ LAR
131. Tucker Kraft, TE12 @ MIN
132. Isaiah Likely, TE13 vs DAL
133. T.J. Hockenson, TE14 vs GB
134. Juwan Johnson, TE15 @ DET
135. George Kittle, TE16 @ LAR
136. Josh Downs, WR48 vs BAL
137. Xavier Worthy, WR49 vs DEN
138. Khalil Shakir, WR50 @ HOU
139. Devaughn Vele, WR51 @ DET
140. Jalen Coker, WR52 vs CHI
141. Tre Tucker, WR53 vs MIA
142. Jordan Mason, RB41 vs GB
143. RJ Harvey, RB42 @ KC
144. Keaton Mitchell, RB43 vs ARI
145. Woody Marks, RB44 vs BUF
146. Tre Tucker, WR54 vs MIA
147. KC Concepcion, WR55 @ JAX
148. Deebo Samuel Sr., WR56 @ LAR
149. Kayshon Boutte, WR57 vs BUF
150. Makai Lemon, WR58 vs WSH
Flex Rankings (no quarterbacks)
1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB1 vs NO
Excellent volume last season and more is likely coming. Great schedule, too!
2. Puka Nacua, WR1 vs SF
His groin injury is not expected to keep him out of the 49ers matchup in Australia.
3. Ja’Marr Chase, WR2 vs TB
A knee injury has limited him recently but, again, if he plays, you play him.
4. Bijan Robinson, RB2 @ PIT
The quarterback situation is not ideal, but Robinson should overcome it.
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR3 vs NE
Just a reminder: The NFL season opens with Patriots-Seahawks on Wednesday!
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR4 vs NO
7. Christian McCaffrey, RB3 @ LAR
See: Dart, Jaxson. McCaffrey is healthy enough for Week 1. Worry about October later.
8. De’Von Achane, RB4 @ LV
Some question whether this offense will be competent. It should be OK against the Raiders.
9. Jonathan Taylor, RB5 vs BAL
Fantasy managers expect close to 2,000 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns again.
10. Saquon Barkley, RB6 vs WSH
This is a nice matchup versus the Commanders. The Eagles enjoy nice September matchups.
11. CeeDee Lamb, WR5 @ NYG
One would think he routinely shreds the Giants’ defense, but that is not the case.
12. Justin Jefferson, WR6 vs GB
We will find out early how his fortunes — and ours — change with better QB play.
13. Derrick Henry, RB7 @ IND
He rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 last season. That would work!
14. Ashton Jeanty, RB8 vs MIA
An ankle injury might prevent him from big volume early on, so be careful here.
15. Omarion Hampton, RB9 vs ARI
Healthy and ready to enjoy facing the Cardinals’ defense.
16. Chase Brown, RB10 vs TB
17. Javonte Williams, RB11 @ NYG
18. James Cook III, RB12 @ HOU
19. Breece Hall, RB13 @ TEN
A groin injury might keep his volume in check for the early weeks.
20. Brock Bowers, TE1 vs MIA
The first tight end appears in WR1 territory. Bowers is that special, when healthy.
21. Nico Collins, WR7 vs BUF
22. Garrett Wilson, WR8 @ TEN
23. Drake London, WR9 @ PIT
QB play might not hinder the running back, but London’s situation is more tenuous.
24. Chris Olave, WR10 @ DET
Coming off a 100-catch season, and we will find out quickly if the Lions can tame offenses.
25. DeVonta Smith, WR11 vs WSH
Many expect his signature season is pending, but he will need other WRs to matter.
26. Trey McBride, TE2 @ LAC
27. Tetairoa McMillan, WR12 vs CHI
28. George Pickens, WR13 @ NYG
The No. 5 WR scorer from last season seems mighty underrated in drafts so far.
29. Rashee Rice, WR14 vs DEN
Leaving aside health and discipline concerns for the season, the Chiefs open with the tough Broncos.
30. Zay Flowers, WR15 @ IND
Last year’s No. 7 WR is better than most people realize. Keep an eye on his lower-body injury.
31. Travis Etienne Jr., RB14 @ DET
Heads to a new team with fantasy managers hoping for myriad receptions.
32. Kenneth Walker III, RB15 vs DEN
Heads to his new team with fantasy managers hoping for 17 healthy appearances.
33. Jeremiyah Love, RB16 @ LAC
The rookie is still dealing with a balky ankle injury, and volume might be tepid to start.
34. Emeka Egbuka, WR16 @ CIN
35. A.J. Brown, WR17 @ SEA
He wanted out of Philadelphia, so the pressure is on for a big statistical season.
36. Davante Adams, WR18 vs SF
He was almost moved out of L.A. Production might be too dependent on touchdowns.
37. Ladd McConkey, WR19 vs ARI
A return to his rookie numbers would make everyone happy.
38. Malik Nabers, WR20 vs DAL
Speaking of rookie numbers, a healthy Nabers would be ranked far better. Make sure he is playing.
39. Cam Skattebo, RB17 vs DAL
He is playing versus Dallas, but the Giants might want to be cautious with his volume.
40. Kyren Williams, RB18 vs SF
41. Jadarian Price, RB19 vs NE
42. Quinshon Judkins, RB20 @ JAX
43. Tee Higgins, WR21 vs TB
44. Rome Odunze, WR22 @ CAR
45. Jameson Williams, WR23 vs NO
46. David Montgomery, RB21 vs BUF
47. Bhayshul Tuten, RB22 vs CLE
48. D’Andre Swift, RB23 @ CAR
49. Colston Loveland, TE3 @ CAR
50. Tyler Warren, TE4 vs BAL
51. Michael Pittman Jr., WR24 vs ATL
52. Terry McLaurin, WR25 @ PHI
53. Jaylen Waddle, WR26 @ KC
54. DK Metcalf, WR27 vs ATL
55. Luther Burden III, WR28 @ CAR
56. MarShawn Lloyd, RB24 @ MIN
57. Jaylen Warren, RB25 vs ATL
58. Rico Dowdle, RB26 vs ATL
59. Bucky Irving, RB27 @ CIN
60. Kenny Gainwell, RB28 @ CIN
61. Carnell Tate, WR29 vs NYJ
62. Courtland Sutton, WR30 @ KC
63. DJ Moore, WR31 @ HOU
64. Mike Evans, WR32 @ LAR
65. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR33 @ LAC
66. Matthew Golden, WR34 @ MIN
67. Christian Watson, WR35 @ MIN
68. Harold Fannin Jr., TE5 @ JAX
69. Sam LaPorta, TE6 vs NO
70. Jonathon Brooks, RB29 vs CHI
71. Tony Pollard, RB30 vs NYJ
72. Chuba Hubbard, RB31 vs CHI
73. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB32 @ SEA
74. Aaron Jones Sr., RB33 vs GB
75. Kyle Monangai, RB34 @ CAR
76. TreVeyon Henderson, RB35 @ SEA
77. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR36 vs NYJ
78. Parker Washington, WR37 vs CLE
79. J.K. Dobbins, RB36 @ KC
80. Blake Corum, RB37 vs SF
81. Michael Wilson, WR38 @ LAC
82. Jakobi Meyers, WR39 vs CLE
83. Quentin Johnston, WR40 vs ARI
84. Jayden Reed, WR41 @ MIN
85. Brian Thomas Jr., WR42 vs CLE
86. Tyjae Spears, RB38 vs NYJ
87. Rachaad White, RB39 @ PHI
88. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB40 @ PHI
89. Mark Andrews, TE7 @ IND
90. Dallas Goedert, TE8 vs WSH
91. Kyle Pitts Sr., TE9 @ PIT
92. Travis Kelce, TE10 vs DEN
93. Jake Ferguson, TE11 @ NYG
94. Jordan Addison, WR43 vs GB
95. Stefon Diggs, WR44 @ PHI
96. Alec Pierce, WR45 vs BAL
97. Chris Godwin Jr., WR46 @ CIN
98. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR47 @ LAR
99. Tucker Kraft, TE12 @ MIN
100. Isaiah Likely, TE13 vs DAL
101. T.J. Hockenson, TE14 vs GB
102. Juwan Johnson, TE15 @ DET
103. George Kittle, TE16 @ LAR
104. Josh Downs, WR48 vs BAL
105. Xavier Worthy, WR49 vs DEN
106. Khalil Shakir, WR50 @ HOU
107. Devaughn Vele, WR51 @ DET
108. Jalen Coker, WR52 vs CHI
109. Tre Tucker, WR53 vs MIA
110. Jordan Mason, RB41 vs GB
111. RJ Harvey, RB42 @ KC
112. Keaton Mitchell, RB43 vs ARI
113. Woody Marks, RB44 vs BUF
114. Tre Tucker, WR54 vs MIA
115. KC Concepcion, WR55 @ JAX
116. Deebo Samuel Sr., WR56 @ LAR
117. Kayshon Boutte, WR57 vs BUF
118. Makai Lemon, WR58 vs WSH
