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What is FLEX in fantasy football?

A FLEX spot is a lineup slot that accepts more than one position, most often a running back, receiver or tight end.

How it works in your league

Because the slot is open, you simply start whoever projects highest after scoring is applied. Our FLEX rankings blend the three positions on one board so you do not have to compare across tabs.

Related terms

  • PPR PPR stands for points per reception: every catch is worth one extra fantasy point on top of yardage and touchdowns.
  • Start/Sit A start/sit call is a straight verdict on whether to put a player in your lineup this week.

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