Figuring out your flex spots can be the difference between winning and losing your weekly matchup. In this weekly series presented by Flex Fantasy, we’ll look at sleeper running backs and wide receivers outside the consensus top 50 who should be locked in your lineups.
Diontae Johnson
Fantasy Twitter let out a collective sigh of relief when news of Matt Canada’s firing came out of Pittsburgh this week. The hope is that the entire offense can turn things around, particularly in the passing game. Johnson has been in a slump over the past 2 weeks with only a disappointing 3 receptions in that span. In his first 3 back from injury, Johnson saw 20 targets so there’s recent history that he can produce even if he’s tied to Kenny Pickett. The matchup is poor but midseason coaching changes can spark a team, including yours.
Josh Downs
A follower asked me to choose between Josh Downs or Keaton Mitchell this week. It was a difficult choice because Mitchell is riding a wave right now, taking up market share in Baltimore, while Downs is having a downturn after a really strong 4 game stretch. All things considered, I want Downs for his PPR floor and ability to match, if not surpass, Mitchell’s ceiling. Fire up the Colts slot WR in a favorable matchup against the Bucs.
Demario Douglas
29 targets and 20 receptions over the past 4 weeks aren’t week winners but a double-digit floor for a late-season injury/bye week flex play can’t be ignored in PPR, even if it’s dependent on Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe. Right?
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