I read an article a few days ago that talked about fantasy football. It mentioned something called the “flex” position, and I was like, “What the heck is that?” So, I dug into it a bit and here’s what I found out.
First, I started by looking up what “flex” actually means in fantasy football. Turns out, it’s a spot in your lineup where you can start an extra player. But it’s not just any player. Usually, you can only put a running back or a wide receiver in that spot, though some leagues let you use a tight end too.
Once I understood what the flex position was, I started thinking about how to use it effectively. I learned that it’s generally a good idea to put a wide receiver in your flex spot. Here’s why: if you have a couple of top-notch running backs, wide receivers tend to score more points than running backs in a full PPR format. I saw some stats from last year that showed this was the case.
Next, I found out that in leagues with a flex position, running backs and wide receivers get picked up really fast. And it makes sense. Since you have an extra starting spot, you’re going to want to fill it with a good player. So, people grab those positions early on.
I also read that if you have two wide receivers and a flex, with nine starters in your lineup, it’s a good idea to have a really strong running back room. So, going heavy on running backs in this situation could be a smart move.
Here are a few key takeaways from what I learned:
- Flex Position: It’s an extra starting spot in your lineup.
- Who to Flex: Usually a running back or wide receiver.
- Strategy: Wide receivers often outscore running backs in PPR, so they’re a good choice for the flex spot.
- Drafting: In flex leagues, running backs and wide receivers get picked early.
- Heavy RB: If you have two wide receivers and a flex, having a strong running back room is a good idea.
So, that’s what I learned about the flex position in fantasy football. It’s a cool feature that adds a lot of strategy to the game. It seems like knowing how to use it properly can really give you an edge.
