Alright, let’s talk about putting together my Superflex fantasy football rankings. It wasn’t like I just woke up and decided to do it; it came from actually playing in these leagues for a bit.
First off, playing standard fantasy for years, then jumping into Superflex, I realized pretty quick that just using regular rankings is a recipe for disaster. You just can’t value players the same way. The quarterback position totally changes the game.
Getting Started – The QB Problem
So, the very first thing I did was tackle the quarterback situation. It’s obvious they get a massive boost. I mean, you can start two! That scarcity hits hard and fast in drafts. I basically took my mental list of QBs and started shoving them way, way up the board compared to where they’d normally sit.
I didn’t just rely on last year’s stats though. Nah, I spent time thinking about the actual situations. Who’s got a good line? Who lost weapons? Is the coach gonna let ’em throw? That kind of stuff. It’s more than just numbers; you gotta feel it out.
Building the Actual List
Okay, so after boosting the QBs, I started layering in the other positions. Here’s kinda how I went about it:
- Rough Draft: I literally just started scribbling names down, trying to figure out where the top RBs and WRs should slot in amongst all these QBs. It looked messy at first.
- Comparing Values: This was key. Is QB10 actually more valuable than RB5 or WR3? In Superflex, often the answer is yes, especially early on. I kept asking myself that kind of question.
- Thinking Tiers: Instead of getting hung up on exact numbers like 17th vs 18th, I started grouping guys. Like, here are my elite QBs, then the solid starters, then the high-upside QB2s. Did the same for other positions. Makes it easier to see the value drop-offs.
- The Superflex Spot Itself: I had to really consider the value of just having a decent second QB. Even a guy you’re not super excited about might be way more valuable than a bench RB because he fills that crucial Superflex slot.
Refining and Adjusting
Once I had a basic structure, I spent a lot of time just looking at it. Does this feel right? I compared it back to standard rankings just to see how different it looked – helps sanity check things.
Then came the tweaking. News breaks, right? A guy gets injured in camp, someone signs somewhere unexpected. I had to go back and move guys up or down. It wasn’t a one-and-done thing. I argued with myself quite a bit about certain players – where does this rookie QB fit? Is this aging WR really worth that spot?
I also thought about league settings. My rankings are kinda based on a standard PPR Superflex setup, 12 teams. If you’re in a 6-point per passing TD league, QBs get an even bigger bump. If it’s Tight End Premium, those guys move up. You gotta adjust for your specific league, my list is just a baseline of how I see things.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
So, I got the list to where it feels pretty solid based on how I approach Superflex drafts. I added some quick notes here and there on why I have certain guys ranked where they are – maybe it’s risk, maybe it’s upside. It’s not just the number, it’s the reasoning that matters to me.
Look, these are just my rankings based on my experience and process. They’ll change as the season gets closer, guaranteed. But that’s the process I went through – lots of thinking about QBs, comparing across positions, grouping into tiers, and constantly tweaking. It’s how I try to get an edge in my Superflex leagues.
