Respect the Flex | Week 9

Welcome to The Undroppables weekly “Flex” play article, bringing you the flex suggestions for your league. As stated in previous articles, this article is written to help with difficult start options. If you boast a very strong team full of star caliber players, do not overthink it and switch out your guys. Lock in your studs and go with the safe points. For those not as lucky, we got you covered.

Our consensus panel now boasts a record of 20-8-2 (2 coming from postponed games) after Week 8. Ahead to Week 9. To send your questions for future weeks, you can tag me @KayneRob on Twitter.

Let’s get to it!

Flex Plays of the Week

Shallow League Flex Plays (10 or fewer teams)

D.J. Moore @ Kansas City Chiefs

This play may be slightly worrisome after his last game but the return of CMC should help free up some opportunities and coverage on the DJM side of things. The Panthers will need to pass to keep up with the high flying Chiefs offense, so I like both Carolina pass catchers, with Moore holding the most upside in my eyes. His connection with Teddy has been growing and it is encouraging moving forward.

Diontae Johnson @ Dallas Cowboys

I know that Diontae is having a difficult time staying on the field. That said, when he does manage to evade the injury monster, he is the clear WR1 on the team. He was able to play through being banged up last week, though mainly serving as a decoy. In Week 9 I think he will look to light it up against the pitiful Cowboys secondary. All Steelers options should be good plays in this match-up including Claypool, Conner, and Juju. Yet I believe Diontae sees the most opportunity and best production of the group.

Standard League Flex Plays (12 teams)

Mike Williams vs Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders opponents have put up 30+ points on 5 out 7 weeks thus far this season. The other two weeks their opponent put up 24 points and the other was only 6 in a terrible weather game last week. High scoring paired with the growing connection between Herbert & Williams spells for a very solid flex play.

Antonio Brown vs New Orleans Saints

This is assuming that Chris Godwin misses Week 9 since he has yet to catch a ball since his finger surgery. With targets available and Tom Brady seeking out AB, I would not be surprised for a solid first week together. Their only game of football together in 2019 lead to 8 targets and 14 fantasy points (in half ppr). I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar outing.

Deeper League Flex Plays (14 or more teams)

Quintez Cephus @ Minnesota Vikings

Qunitez is the Kenny Golladay replacement, simple as that. His snaps are only high when Golladay is out. Well Kenny G is out this week, so I have a real sense of comfortability in firing up Cephus in deeper leagues. Pair that with the weak secondary that Minnesota possesses and you could have a real breakout from a player with a low rostership percentage.

Preston Williams @ Arizona Cardinals

Less competition should only help Preston’s cause. Also taking a look at the numbers from Tua’s 1st start, you will see that Preston lead the receiver core in targets. This is definitely something to keep an eye on moving forward. The Dolphins will likely need to pass the ball a good deal to keep up with the high flying Cardinals so this could be a solid flex play if the connection does start to develop.

Boom or Bust Flex Plays

Cole Beasley vs Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks consistently give up some of the most points to the WR position. Diggs will get his points but the Allen/Beasley connection seems to be thriving many weeks as well. With opportunities being in this prime matchup I would definitely feel more comfortable with Beasley this week as compared to normal. That said he does have a lower floor like we saw in week 8.

Sterling Shepard @ Washington Football Team

Two weeks back and two solid outputs with 8 & 10 targets respectively. That has led all WRs in both weeks. Also Daniel Jones has had some success vs Washington in his career so I like Sterling to be on the plus side of his production.

Tim Patrick @ Atlanta Falcons

Tim Patrick has had a great connection with Lock but he was unable to play in their last game. It looks as though he is trending in the right direction for week 9 and if he is available I would play him vs the Atlanta Falcons. He is in the boom/bust category due to returning from injury yet the upside is great if healthy.

The Undroppables Survey Says

Typically we go back to the Twittersphere asking for your toughest flex questions. With the election taking place and other stressors of the week responses were low; so we are considering this our “bye week”. We will be ready to go hard and get back to the grind in week 10!

In Summary

To be featured and get your flex questions answered each week feel free to tag or DM @KayneRob throughout the week. For last-minute game day decisions, check out “Under the Wire” Sunday mornings leading up to kickoff on the Fantasy Football Chat Discord.