Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver, and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. These are not suggestions for who to start in your flex spots.

This list is our initial rankings, but rankings will change a lot throughout the week. This post will not be updates, so if you want all the latest updates, then be sure to check our staff rankings page. Promo code “RATPACK” gets you a discount on any FTN subscription.

Week 2 Flex Rankings (2023) – Top 100

1. Christian McCaffrey (RB1) at LAR – He was as-advertised last week and is locked in as an elite fantasy option.

2. Tyreek Hill (WR1) at NE – Hill has the highest weekly ceiling of any player in fantasy football.

3. Justin Jefferson (WR2) at PHI – This isn’t an easy matchup for Jefferson, but he’s locked in as a top-shelf play until further notice.

4. Ja’Marr Chase (WR3) vs. BAL – Joe Burrow looked rusty in Week 1, but he shakes that off and the Bengals passing game rebounds against the Ravens.

5. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) vs. SEA – Puka Nacua just saw 15 targets against the Seahawks, so expect a high-volume day for St. Brown.

6. Saquon Barkley (RB2) at ARI – It was a rough start for the Giants offense, but this is a much more favorable matchup.

7. Derrick Henry (RB3) vs. LAC – He saw 18 touches last week and will get another big workload against a suspect Chargers defense.

8. Nick Chubb (RB4) at PIT – Chubb didn’t have to do much last week in a runaway win against the Bengals, but he still managed to top 100 yards on the ground.

9. Stefon Diggs (WR5) vs. LV – Diggs posted double-digit catches against the Jets last week and gets a much softer matchup in Week 2.

10. Austin Ekeler (RB5) at TEN – An ankle injury could impact Ekeler’s Week 2 status. Stay tuned.

11. Bijan Robinson (RB6) vs. GB – Yes, Tyler Allgeier was used more than we thought in the opener, but Robinson was still electric in his NFL debut.

12. A.J. Brown (WR6) vs. MIN – Brown gets a favorable spot Thursday night against a suspect Vikings secondary.

13. Tony Pollard (RB7) vs. NYJ – This isn’t an easy matchup for Pollard, but he should see ample work.

14. Josh Jacobs (RB8) at BUF – Jacobs got off to a slow start, but he remains an RB1 play thanks to heavy volume.

15. Travis Etienne (RB9) vs. KC – He looked great in Week 1 and offers a high ceiling in one of the week’s highest-projected games.

16. Davante Adams (WR7) at BUF – Adams won’t be shadowed by Pat Surtain this week. Plus, he may also see more work if Jakobi Meyers doesn’t clear concussion protocol. 

17. CeeDee Lamb (WR8) vs. NYJ – The Cowboys didn’t need to throw the ball last week, so don’t be too concerned by Lamb’s box score.

18. Joe Mixon (RB10) vs. BAL – Mixon struggled like the rest of the Bengals offense last week, but his heavy workload bodes well for a bounce back.

19. Rhamondre Stevenson (RB11) vs. MIA – Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley shredded the Dolphins last week.

20. Travis Kelce (TE1) at JAC – Fingers crossed that he returns this week.

21. Calvin Ridley (WR9) vs. KC – Ridley exploded in Week 1 and should be a big fantasy factor in what looks to be a shootout between the Jags and Chiefs.

22. Kenneth Walker (RB12) at DET – Seattle looked flat last week, but Walker ran hard. He also gets a favorable matchup.

23. David Montgomery (RB13) vs. SEA – The Rams running backs scored three rushing touchdowns against Seattle last week.

24. Rachaad White (RB14) vs. CHI – Aaron Jones went nuts against the Bears in Week 1. That’s good news for White.

25. Keenan Allen (WR10) at TEN – Look for the Chargers passing game to bounce back against a Titans defense that allowed over 300 passing yards last week.

26. DeVonta Smith (WR11) vs. MIN

27. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB15) vs. SEA

28. Alexander Mattison (RB16) at PHI

29. Miles Sanders (RB17) vs. NO

30. James Cook (RB18) vs. LV

31. Aaron Jones (RB19) at ATL – We’ll keep an eye on Jones’ status through the week and adjust accordingly.

32. James Conner (RB20) vs. NYG

33. Chris Olave (WR12) at CAR

34. Deebo Samuel (WR13) at LAR

35. Javonte Williams (RB21) vs. WAS

36. DK Metcalf (WR14) at DET

37. Jaylen Waddle (WR15) at NE

38. Tee Higgins (WR16) vs. BAL – Sure, he didn’t have a catch in Week 1, but Higgins did see a hefty eight targets. 

39. DeAndre Hopkins (WR17) vs. LAC

40. Mike Evans (WR18) vs. CHI

41. Jamaal Williams (RB22) at CAR

42. Dameon Pierce (RB23) vs. IND

43. Najee Harris (RB24) vs. CLE – Yes, Harris is trending down, but don’t panic. The Steelers face two of the best defenses in the league to start the season.

44. Raheem Mostert (RB25) at NE

45. Brandon Aiyuk (WR19) at LAR

46. Garrett Wilson (WR20) at DAL

47. Isiah Pacheco (RB26) at JAC

48. Chris Godwin (WR21) vs. CHI

49. Breece Hall (RB27) at DAL

50. Amari Cooper (WR22) at PIT

51. Brian Robinson (RB28) at DEN

52. Tyler Lockett (WR23) at DET

53. Tyler Allgeier (RB29) vs. GB – He was heavily used last week, but we’re still only using Allgeier as a flex option.

54. Mike Williams (WR24) at TEN

55. Michael Pittman (WR25) at HOU

56. Kenneth Gainwell (RB30) vs. MIN

57. Zay Flowers (WR26) at CIN

58. DJ Moore (WR27) at TB

59. Samaje Perine (RB31) vs. WAS

60. Darren Waller (TE2) at ARI

61. Jahan Dotson (WR28) at DEN

62. George Pickens (WR29) vs. CLE

63. AJ Dillon (RB32) at ATL

64. Khalil Herbert (RB33) at TB – Roschon Johnson scored the most fantasy points out of the Bears running backs last week, but Herbert led the backfield in touches.

65. Gus Edwards (RB34) at CIN

66. Puka Nacua (WR30) vs. SF – Yes, last week was awesome, but don’t underestimate the impact of this matchup on the Rams’ Week 2 outlook.

67. Zay Jones (WR31) vs. KC

68. Michael Thomas (WR32) at CAR

69. Christian Watson (WR33) at ATL

70. George Kittle (TE3) at LAR

71. Mark Andrews (TE4) at CIN

72. Justice Hill (RB35) at CIN

73. T.J. Hockenson (TE5) at PHI

74. Terry McLaurin (WR34) at DEN

75. Evan Engram (TE6) vs. KC

76. Courtland Sutton (WR35) vs. WAS

77. Gabe Davis (WR36) vs. LV 

78. Dallas Goedert (TE7) vs. MIN – He had zero catches in Week 1, but that’s exactly what happened in the opener last season for DeVonta Smith. Goedert will bounce back.

79. Kendrick Bourne (WR37) vs. MIA

80. Kyren Williams (RB36) vs. SF

81. Jakobi Meyers (WR38) at BUF

82. Christian Kirk (WR39) vs. KC

83. Drake London (WR40) vs. GB

84. Marquise Brown (WR41) vs. NYG

85. Romeo Doubs (WR42) at ATL – Doubs’ ranking will depend on Christian Watson’s status. Check back later in the week.

86. Nico Collins (WR43) vs. IND

87. Cam Akers (RB37) vs. SF

88. Brandin Cooks (WR44) vs. NYJ

89. Tutu Atwell (WR45) vs. SF

90. Elijah Moore (WR46) at PIT

91. Kyle Pitts (TE8) vs. GB

92. Deon Jackson (RB38) at HOU

93. Dalvin Cook (RB39) at DAL

94. Jordan Addison (WR47) at PHI

95. Jaylen Warren (RB40) vs. CLE

96. Sam LaPorta (TE9) vs. SEA

97. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR48) at DET

98. Rashid Shaheed (WR49) at CAR

99. Ezekiel Elliott (RB41) vs. MIA

100. Treylon Burks (WR50) vs. LAC