Fantasy football has long been a staple for NFL fans who want to take their fandom to the next level. What’s more fun than drafting a team of NFL players, and playing both general manager and head coach for a team you’re trying to guide to a championship? As far as I’m concerned, fantasy football has been a major part of the league’s immense success.
It isn’t a perfect adaptation of the NFL, at least in its simplest form, however.
In the actual National Football League, the quarterbacks are the most important players on the field. That’s why dudes who haven’t even won a playoff game make oodles of cash. But in traditional fantasy football, managers wait on the position simply because you only have to start one quarterback each week. By comparison, we’re starting multiple running backs, wide receivers and in some cases, tight ends. As a result, fantasy doesn’t mirror the NFL.
That’s where “super flex” leagues come in.
Super flex leagues allow fantasy managers to start a second quarterback at a flex position, increasing the fantasy value of the most valuable position in “real” football. It’s become a widely popular alternative to traditional, one-quarterback leagues … heck, most of the new leagues I’ve created, re-draft or dynasty, are super flex so signal-callers have more value.
Of course, strategies in super flex leagues are much different than in a traditional league. Because you can start two field generals, and the position often scores the most points, the first three to five rounds are loaded with them. Running backs and wide receivers are still relevant, but like in the NFL, quarterbacks are considered the most valuable asset.
With that in mind, here are my top 200 fantasy players for super flex leagues. As you’ll see, quarterbacks come off the board early and often. In fact, my top six players and eight of my top 11 overall are signal-callers. So, for those looking for a different sort of challenge, get yourself in a super flex league and use these rankings to dominate the competition!
Super flex not what you're looking for? Be sure to also check out our redraft Top 200 and positional player rankings for PPR leagues. And of course, for all your other draft needs be sure to check out Sports Illustrated 2024 fantasy football draft kit.
2024 Fantasy Football Top 200 Super Flex Rankings
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