The ritual of changing your team roster can be a source of great pleasure for fantasy managers, depending on who you ask. Regardless of which side you’re on, making roster decisions is something fantasy managers will have to do every week.
Perhaps the hardest part of making these adjustments is your Flex. Few players are clear top talent or fantasy options, and it can feel like you’re blindly guessing which player is the best pick that week. If you don’t have time to go through each player’s matchups, don’t worry, we’ve already done that.
After combing through the Jugo Mobile”In our rankings, we’ve identified five different players you should consider adding to your Flex team this week. If you’ve been on the fence about any of these players, save yourself some time and add them to your roster.
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Fantasy Football Week 4 Flex Finder: Sleeper Players Who Can Prove Profitable in the Flex Position
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze
We finally got a glimpse of Rome Odunze’s potential in Week 2. With veteran receiver Keenan Allen sidelined, Odunze thrived alongside DJ Moore and Caleb Williams. He played a pretty big role in the offense.
| Chicago Bears: Week 3 Usage | |||||||||||
| Name | Team | Position | Participation in the itinerary | Target share | Targets by course | a POINT | Air Yards Share | End Zone Targets | Wide rate | Time slot rate | Online Rates |
| DJ Moore | CHI | Rep. | 88% | 19% | 0.2 | 8.4 | 17% | 1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| Rome Odunze | CHI | Rep. | 84% | 21% | 0.23 | 21.3 | 48% | 2 | 58% | 40% | 0% |
| Cole Kmet | CHI | YOU | 58% | 21% | 0.33 | 7.6 | 17% | 0 | 3% | 67% | 27% |
| DeAndre Carter | CHI | Rep. | 60% | 12% | 0.18 | 10.3 | 13% | 1 | 18% | 82% | 0% |
Odunze was targeted on 23 percent of his routes and accounted for 48 percent of the team’s passing yards; both impressive numbers for someone in his third NFL game. That usage led to 23.4 PPR points and a WR7 finish on the week.
Odunze is well-positioned to replicate last week’s performance. First, there’s a chance Allen could be out (LP Wednesday) for a third straight week, which would create greater opportunities for Odunze and Moore. Even if Allen is able to play, his role could very easily be limited as the focus remains on Chicago’s other two receivers.
It’s also a win-win for all of the Bears’ receivers. The Rams are the third-most fantasy points allowed to receivers in the nation, thanks to 120-plus yard performances from Jameson Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jauan Jennings.
The schematic matchup between the Rams defense and Odunze also bolsters his prospects. The Rams and Colts (the Bears’ Week 3 opponent) both use Cover 3 at the highest rate in the league. Odunze thrived against Cover 3 in college and dominated Indianapolis’ Cover 3-heavy defense last week. He could have another strong outing in Week 4.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir
Coming into the season, the Bills’ receiver hierarchy was a bit murky. Many expected second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid to become Josh Allen’s go-to option. Over the last three weeks, Khalil Shakir has emerged from the pack.
Shakir is the team’s leading receiver, having seen the ball thrown his way on 25 percent of his routes. That targeting rate is comparable to receivers like Chris Olave, Zay Flowers and Drake London. Shakir also has a 100 percent reception rate. Every single one of his targets has turned into a reception.
With that kind of production, it’s no surprise Allen raved about Shakir after Buffalo’s win Monday night.
Josh Allen Talks Khalil Shakir
“I love that fucking football player. I love him.”#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/1S2DVzPo6F
– Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) September 24, 2024
Shakir has clearly earned the favor of his quarterback and is therefore regularly targeted. The Bills will be involved in a high-calibre matchup against the Ravens this week, so expect Allen to rely on the reliable Shakir.
Zack Moss, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Much like Buffalo’s backfield, one of the burning questions in fantasy has been who will fill the void in Cincinnati’s backfield. So far this year, it’s all been Zack Moss in Cincinnati.
| Cincinnati Bengals: Season-long usage | |||||||||
| Name | Team | Position | Instant Share | Attempt to rush Share | Route sharing | Target share | Rush on the goal line Share | 3rd Snap Down Share | 2 Minute Instant Workout |
| Zack Moss | CIN | RB | 76% | 57% | 58% | 11% | 80% | 94% | 83% |
| Chase Brown | CIN | RB | 24% | 24% | 18% | 6% | 0% | 3% | 22% |
Chase Brown is a good change-of-pace back, but it’s clear Cincinnati prefers to rely on Moss at this point in the year. Moss dominates both snaps and high-value opportunities; he has the edge as a receiver, at the goal line and in the two-minute drill.
Based on his role alone, Moss is a player that should be in lineups. This week also features a very strong matchup between Moss and the Bengals’ rushing attack. Unusually, the Bengals have one of the most efficient rushing attacks in the league, ranking 2nd in the NFL in EPA per carry. Cincinnati doesn’t run the ball at a high rate, but when they do, it works. Their Week 4 opponent, the Carolina Panthers, also happens to have one of the worst rushing defenses in the league, ranking 25th in EPA per rushing play allowed.
Cincinnati will look to turn things around in Week 4 after starting the year 0-3. Expect them to do so by exploiting a attackable running game.
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Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
Chuba Hubbard will be on the other side of the field opposite Zack Moss on Sunday. Both defenses involved in the Panthers vs. Bengals game are run funnels that can be run anywhere.
Cincinnati’s defense ranks 26th in yards allowed per game, 21st in yards allowed percentage and has given up four TDs in three games. It also ranks 31st in yards allowed per game, ahead of the Cowboys. Hubbard’s outlook is further bolstered by the fact that the Bengals are likely to be without both of their starting defensive tackles in Week 4.
In terms of Hubbard’s role within the offense, he has steadily progressed over the past few weeks. In Week 3, Hubbard played 58 percent of the snaps and handled 26 of 35 backfield opportunities.
The offensive stability that Andy Dalton brings creates an environment ripe for fantasy production. We just saw Cincinnati’s defense get crushed by Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Dalton should be able to sustain his attacks throughout this game and provide Hubbard with about 15 touches. Against a defense like Cincinnati’s, that should be enough to provide flex-caliber production.
Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson is a desperate player, but he can be a starter in deep leagues, on teams with struggling rosters. The reason behind this choice is twofold.
First, Wilson will likely benefit from the absence of Trey McBride, who is currently in concussion protocol. McBride has been a focal point of the offense this season and is currently tied with Marvin Harrison Jr. for the team’s most targets. If McBride fails to clear concussion protocol, someone will have to step up as Kyler Murray’s second option.
It’s often the case that targets aren’t just given, they have to be earned. When a receiver fills a void left by an injured player, there’s no guarantee he’ll fill that player’s role to the tune of multiple targets. For example, Jahan Dotson has been Philadelphia’s de facto WR2 the last two weeks while AJ Brown has been sidelined. The result of his WR2 role has been three targets in two games. But Wilson has proven he can be a good scorer. Wilson has a 15% target share this season and drew nine targets in Week 3 alone. There’s reason to believe he could flourish in McBride’s absence.
The other key reason we’re bullish on Wilson is the matchup. It wouldn’t be a Flex Finder article without discussing how we can attack the Washington Commanders’ secondary defense. Washington has been torched by every passing attack they’ve had, most recently allowing Joe Burrow to throw for 324 yards. Unsurprisingly, they rank last in EPA allowed per dropback and 27th in opponent completion percentage. This should be a huge day for Kyler Murray and all of Arizona’s pass catchers.
