2011 PPR Fantasy Football Week 9: Flex-Play Rankings/Projections

Roy Helu vs. 49ers:

I have Roy Helu listed as a bench option this week against the 49ers, but if you're desperate for a flex-play option, give him a shot. The Redskins are likely to play from behind this week, and while Helu wasn’t running the football, he consistently got to running back in the passing game. Washington has already announced that Tashard Choice won’t suit up this week, and I have a feeling that Shanahan has grown tired of Ryan Torain at this point.

This could lead to Helu seeing an opportunity to be the starter, as it’s likely that Shanahan wants to see him as the starter at some point. Heck, you can even hold on to one Redskins running back and, as bad as things may seem one week, eventually he can return to the good graces of Shanahan.

Again, only use Helu if you're desperate. In a PPR league, he can give you critical reception points and may see more activity as the Redskins say in passing situations in the second half.

Kevin Faulk vs. Giants:

In his first play in over a year, Kevin Faulk was the top running back in the Patriots' game plan, seeing considerable work in the passing game and helping to carry the load. Danny Woodhead basically took over Faulk’s job last year and was worth a flex play start in PPR leagues.

While Faulk won’t be a weekly start, he can help you through the bye weeks and has a decent matchup to take advantage of this week against the Giants.

Eric Decker at Raiders:

Yes, Tim Tebow has a lot to learn before he’s ready to be a respectable starting quarterback in the NFL, but at least he’s looking for Eric Decker in the passing game.

Decker was targeted over 10 times against the Lions and made a few nice moves on his touchdown score from 14 yards out. The Broncos may not be blown out this week, but they will likely be playing from behind in the fourth quarter (and will likely play from behind in most weeks).

Decker should remain a decent flex play to WR-3 start going forward, as I believe he will remain one of Tebow’s (or Kyle Orton's) top targets in the passing game.

More PPR WK 9 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | Flex | Waivers | Start / Sit |

1	LeSean McCoy	Bears
2	Arian Foster	Browns
3	Matt Forte	@ Eagles
4	Fred Jackson	Jets
5	Ray Rice	@ Steelers
6	Steven Jackson	@ Cardinals
7	Michael Turner	@ Colts
8	Darren McFadden (I)	Broncos
9	Frank Gore	@ Redskins
10	Wes Welker	Giants
11	LeGarrette Blount (I)	@ Saints
12	Ahmad Bradshaw (I)	@ Patriots
13	Dwayne Bowe	Dolphins
14	Greg Jennings	@ Chargers
15	Marques Colston	Buccaneers
16	Roddy White	@ Colts
17	DeMarco Murray	Seahawks
18	Mike Wallace	Ravens
19	A.J. Green	@ Titans
20	Hakeem Nicks (I)	@ Patriots
21	Darren Sproles	Buccaneers
22	Mike Tolbert (I)	Packers
23	Anquan Boldin	@ Steelers
24	Antonio Brown	Ravens
25	Victor Cruz	@ Patriots
26	Jackie Battle	Dolphins
27	Shonn Greene	@ Bills
28	Jeremy Maclin	Bears
29	Dez Bryant	Seahawks
30	DeSean Jackson	Bears
31	Larry Fitzgerald	Rams
32	Cedric Benson	@ Titans
33	Michael Bush	Broncos
34	Reggie Bush	@ Chiefs
35	Rashard Mendenhall	Ravens
36	Darrius Heyward-Bey	Broncos
37	Miles Austin	Seahawks
38	Brandon Marshall	@ Chiefs
39	Willis McGahee (I)	@ Raiders
40	Peyton Hillis (I)	@ Texans
41	Brandon Lloyd	@ Cardinals
42	Mario Manningham	@ Patriots
43	Steve Johnson	Jets
44	Beanie Wells (I)	Rams
45	Pierre Thomas	Buccaneers
46	Santonio Holmes	@ Bills
47	Nate Washington	Bengals
48	Sidney Rice	@ Cowboys
49	Javon Ringer	Bengals
50	Lance Moore	Buccaneers
51	Mike Williams (TB)	@ Saints
52	Vincent Jackson	Packers
53	Julio Jones (I)	@ Colts
54	BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I)	Giants
55	Chris Johnson	Bengals
56	Knowshon Moreno	@ Raiders
57	Reggie Wayne	Falcons
58	Torrey Smith	@ Steelers
59	Jordy Nelson	@ Chargers
60	Michael Crabtree	@ Redskins
61	Greg Little	@ Texans
62	Kevin Faulk	Giants
63	Greg Salas	@ Cardinals
64	Eric Decker	@ Raiders
65	Daniel Thomas (I)	@ Chiefs
66	Delone Carter	Falcons
67	Ben Tate	Browns
68	Jabar Gaffney	49ers
69	Ben Obamanu	@ Cowboys
70	Roy Helu	49ers
71	Arrelious Benn	@ Saints
72	Pierre Garcon	Falcons
73	James Jones	@ Chargers
74	Marshawn Lynch(I)	@ Cowboys
75	James Starks	@ Chargers