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Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings: Hayden Winks' flex running back projections (ranked 31-40)

Fantasy managers evaluating backfields for the opening slate have several potential flex options landing just outside the standard starter tier. Jacory Croskey-Merritt sits at 32nd at his position in PFN's hierarchy, having previously surpassed 800 yards, notched eight touchdowns, and ranked seventh in yards gained after contact despite his humble seventh-round draft status.

Meanwhile, Jordan Mason occupies the 36th spot heading into a matchup versus Green Bay, with his evaluation tempered by having reached at least 15 touches in only 11 career contests, even after finishing 10th out of 49 eligible runners in production relative to expectations a season ago.

Further down the board, J.K. Dobbins is positioned at 39th among rushers due to a congested rotation in Denver. Despite that competition, he previously kicked off the 2025 campaign by generating at least 60 yards on the ground and crossing the goal line in each of the first three contests.