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Eric Karabell, Senior Editor, ESPN
Welcome to Life 8 of the 2024 NFL season and our weekly PPR fiction football superflex scores. We all know that many of you compete in superflex codecs that request or covet second quarterbacks in basic lineups, so those scores explain that. It would seem strange to compare the lowest-rated fictional quarterbacks ahead of the traditional RB2 and WR2 options, but the possible rating influences the requests for it. If your league is the usual flex draft, just forget about the presence of quarterbacks. Anyway, good luck at this rate!
1. Lamar Jackson, Ravens (QB1): He’s playing at a different level than the alternate quarterbacks, coming off a 5 TD timeout.
2. Josh Allen, Expenses (QB2): His lack of speed attempts, yards and touchdowns more than makes up for his lack of interceptions.
3. Jayden Daniels, Commanders (QB3): A shock to his ribs could force him to the bench Sunday against the Bears.
4. Jalen hurts, Águilas (QB4): Negative returns in both games of the year, but there is a step forward in school against the Bengals at this rate.
5. Brock Purdy, 49ers (QB5): The lack of big receivers is important, but others will have to step up to Dallas.
6. Jordan Love, Packers (QB6)
7. Running back Breece, Jets (RB1)
8. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (RB2)
9. Saquon Barkley, Eagles (RB3): I guess we won’t complain about his lack of play as a pass catcher.
10. Derrick Henry, Ravens (RB4): He is a contender for his second 2,000-yard rushing campaign.
11. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR1): Extremely consistent and dignified, with a touchdown catch in all but one game.
12. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR2): More is predicted as the Cowboys come out of their bye to face the 49ers.
13. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (WR3)
14. Joe Mixon, Texans (RB5)
15. Joe Burrow, Bengals (QB7)
16. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (QB8): As with Purdy, let’s think Mayfield reveals someone to pitch to. He also has an excellent matchup.
17. Geno Smith, Seahawks (QB9): Pretty quiet in Life 7, but still leads the NFL in passing yards. The lack of DK Metcalf should not slow down the offense again.
18. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR4): Has TD in 4 consecutive video games. The Titans are stingy about allowing PPR problems to WRs.
19. Malik Nabers, Giants (WR5): Calm against the Eagles, because the Giants may no longer offer protection to their QB. It is one thing to observe this rhythm.
20. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (WR6): Their QB returns, hence the top grade. Most likely, we will be too constructive and this will change everything.
21. Kyren Williams, Rams (RB6)
22. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (RB7)
23. Aaron Jones, Vikings (RB8): We’re still dealing with some hamstring soreness, but we’ll have to accept it when it’s active.
24. Drake London, Falcons (WR7): TD in five of the six video games of the year, while his QB disappoints fictional managers.
25. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR8): Fictional directors can’t complain that he averages 68 receiving yards per game.
26. AJ Brown, Eagles (WR9): Has a WR-leading 22.1 PPR points average in his three games. Good luck prevented him from doing so.
27. Kyler Murray, Cardinals (QB10): However, he is an inconsistent runner, but if he gets on the air, he is very worthy.
28. Bo Nix, Broncos (QB11): Has 136 rushing yards in games as a sophomore. It’s an elite matchup against the dreadful Panthers on Sunday.
29. Sam Darnold, Vikings (QB12): Obviously, the slowdown is approaching a better first chance, but confrontations are still being played.
30. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins (QB13): Welcome back, but keep in mind, fictional directors, that he has no longer been among the top 10 QBs this year.
31. J. Ok. Dobbins, Chargers (RB9)
32. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (RB10)
33. De’Von Achane, Dolphins (RB11)
34. Dak Prescott, Jeans (QB14)
35. Aaron Rodgers, Jets (QB15): Has six interceptions in games in year 3. Didn’t throw that many in 4 of his last 5 Packers stations.
36. Russell Wilson, Steelers (QB16): Made his mentor look very subtle by switching QBs. Schoolteachers and fiction directors also crave coherence.
37. Justin Herbert, Chargers (QB17): Thrown for 349 yards on Monday, but desperately needs a WR or two to step up and score touchdowns.
38. D’Andre Fast, Bears (RB12)
39. Alvin Kamara, Santos (RB13)
40. CJ Stroud, Texans (QB18)
41. Jared Goff, Lions (QB19)
42. Kirk Cousins, Falcons (QB20): Context issues. Cousins has one game with over 250 passing yards. He is also in generation for most of the INTs in the race.
43. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB14): Splendid when he plays, but had his best performance in Life 4. The ankle crash leaves an issue.
44. Kareem Hunt, Chiefs (RB15): Definitely playing like an RB1 in recent years. Don’t assume this won’t continue into December.
45. Garrett Wilson, Jets (WR10): Shoot your pick with the Jets WR, but it still comes down to Rodgers performing better and the O-line giving him innovation.
46. Davante Adams, Jets (WR11)
47. Deebo Samuel Sr., 49ers (WR12)
48. Najee Harris, Steelers (RB16): Smartly on his way to his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard speeding season. The receptions aren’t there, anyway.
49. James Prepare dinner, Expenses (RB17): Scored in four of six games, but has been inefficient and could be pressured by a rookie.
50. Jordan Mason, 49ers (RB18): Splendid matchup against the Cowboys, but his career as a starter could end closer to this game.
51. Caleb Williams, Bears (QB21): Fiction directors are assuming huge statistics towards commanders. Can Williams shine against excellent teams?
52. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (QB22)
53. DJ Moore, Bears (WR13)
54. Jayden Reed, Packers (WR14): He will most likely be the Packers’ top WR, however, with this deep group, it will be difficult to consistently add numbers.
55. Josh Jacobs, Packers (RB19): Scored his first career receiving TD in Life 7, but there’s a slight hint that more will come.
56. David, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, Lions (RB20): Decreased amount in Life 7, but again, negative indication that this continues in the future.
57. Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders (RB21)
58. Javonte Williams, Broncos (RB22)
59. James Conner, Cardinals (RB23): The Dolphins are evil compared to the race, so expect Conner to have another solid performance.
60. Cooper Kupp, Rams (WR15): He is expected to play games on Thursday. It has been an occasion. His presence adjusts the entire offense.
61. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (WR16): His numbers almost never suffered with Daniels outside of the sport. Don’t think too much about this.
62. George Kittle, 49ers (TE1): Some might expect Purdy to target Kittle 15 times with injured WRs. Don’t expect that at all.
63. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (QB23): What’s up, the numbers don’t lie. He is not a top 20 fictional QB scorer.
64. Drake Maye, Patriots (QB24): Two outputs, two 20-point fiction outputs. If he weren’t dealing with the Jets, he might be ahead of Mahomes.
65. Anthony Richardson, Colts (QB25): Good luck. Many have given up, but we cannot rule out the positive side if it changes things.
66. Tony Pollard, Titans (RB24)
67. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (RB25)
68. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (WR17)
69. Stefon Diggs, Texans (WR18)
70. George Pickens, Steelers (WR19): It’s not necessary to overstate a timeout, but the QB swap was important to his performance.
71. David Njoku, Browns (TE2): The QB trade and Cooper business will have to keep Njoku in sharp focus for longer.
72. Daniel Jones, Giants (QB26): Just when so many people assumed he was successful again, he struggled in the second year games.
73. Jameis Winston, Browns (QB27): Cleverly, it may not get worse. Negative, actually maybe not.
74. Amari Cooper, Expenses (WR20)
75. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (WR21)
76. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (WR22)
77. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars (WR23)
78. Darnell Mooney, Falcons (WR24)
79. Zay Vegetation, Crows (WR25)
80. Dell Tank, Texans (WR26)
81. Brock Bowers, Raiders (TE3)
82. Trey McBride, Cardinals (TE4)
83. Dalton Kincaid, Expenses (TE5)
84. Evan Engram, Jaguars (TE6)
85. Nick Chubb, Browns (RB26)
86. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB27)
87. Rachaad White, Buccaneers (RB28)
88. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR27)
89. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (WR28)
90. Romeo Doubs, Packers (WR29)
91. Diontae Johnson, Panthers (WR30)
92. Chris Olave, Santos (WR31)
93. Jauán Jennings, 49ers (WR32)
94. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (RB29)
95. Jaylen Warren, Steelers (RB30)
96. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE7)
97. Tucker Kraft, Packers (TE8)
98. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (TE9)
99. Mason Rudolph, Titans (QB28)
100. Matthew Stafford, Rams (QB29)
101. Spencer Rattler, Santos (QB30)
102. Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants (WR33)
103. Ladd McConkey, Chargers (WR34)
104. DeAndre Hopkins, Chiefs (WR35)
105. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (WR36)
106. Khalil Shakir, Expenses (WR37)
107. Keenan Allen, Bears (WR38)
108. Calvin Ridley, Titans (WR39)
109. Xavier Valioso, Chiefs (WR40)
110. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders (WR41)
111. Chase Brown, Bengals (RB31)
112. Rico Dowdle, Jeans (RB32)
113. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers (RB33)
114. Gardner Minshew, Raiders (QB31)
115. Andy Dalton, Panthers (QB32)
116. Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers (WR42)
117. Jordan Addison, Vikings (WR43)
118. Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (WR44)
119. Alexander Mattison, Raiders (RB34)
120. Zack Moss, Bengals (RB35)
121. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (RB36)
122. Austin Ekeler, Commanders (RB37)
123. Raheem Mostert, Dolphins (RB38)
124. Bigsby Tank, Jaguars (RB39)
125. Hunter Henry, Patriots (TE10)
126. Cade Otton, Buccaneers (TE11)
127. Zach Ertz, Commanders (TE12)
128. Kyle Pitts, Falcons (TE13)
129. Quentin Johnston, Chargers (WR45)
130. Keon Coleman, Expenses (WR46)
131. Gabe Davis, Jaguars (WR47)
132. DeMario Douglas, Patriots (WR48)
133. Sterling Shepard, Buccaneers (WR49)
134. Justice Hill, Ravens (RB40)
135. Roschon Johnson, Bears (RB41)
136. Jalen Tolbert, Jeans (WR50)
137. Jerry Jeudy, Browns (WR51)
138. Cedric Tillman, Browns (WR52)
139. Roma Odunze, Bears (WR53)
140. Josh Downs, Colts (WR54)
141. Tutu Atwell, Carneros (WR55)
142. Christian Kirk, Jaguars (WR56)
143. Trey Palmer, Buccaneers (WR57)
144. Christian Watson, Packers (WR58)
145. Dontayvion Wicks, Balers (WR59)
146. Xavier Legette, Panthers (WR60)
147. Ray-Ray McCloud III, Falcons (WR61)
148. Troy Franklin, Broncos (WR62)
149. Tyjae Spears, Titans (RB42)
150. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (RB43)
