Superflex Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Start With Lamar Jackson At 1.02

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This time around, we’ll run through the simulator and try a superflex draft, which can quickly alter your strategy and approach.

Here’s a look at the entire draft.

Superflex Fantasy Football Mock Draft from 1.02

1.02: Lamar Jackson | QB | Ravens

Oftentimes in superflex drafts, I like to play with fire and load up on the elite skill-position players while everyone else gets their quarterbacks. But with the second overall pick, I knew I’d be in some trouble if I didn’t just lock up my elite signal-caller.

And it’s a good thing I did.

Ten quarterbacks were drafted in Round 1, with another four coming off the board in Round 2. Josh Allen was the expected 1.01, and as much as I love Allen, there’s no doubt that Lamar Jackson can finish as the overall QB1 in fantasy. During his only real healthy stretch last year (Weeks 1-3), Jackson was, well, Lamar Jackson. He averaged 27 fantasy points per game (QB1), while handling 16% of Baltimore’s designed rush attempts. Jackson also averaged 240.7 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns and 39.3 rushing yards per game in that span. The two-time MVP was, per usual, crushing.

And then Week 4 happened.

During a loss to Kansas City, Jackson suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games. And when he returned in Week 9, he just wasn’t the same. Seemingly on the injury report every week, Jackson battled ankle, back and hamstring issues the rest of the way. From Week 9 on, Jackson was clearly not playing at close to 100%, and the per-game results showed.

Weeks 9-18:

186.7 passing yards
20.3 rushing yards
13.7 FPPG
8% scramble rate
7% designed rush rate

Post-injury, Jackson’s designed rush rate was cut in half, while he ranked as the QB19 in fantasy. Anyone who watched the Ravens would agree that Jackson’s down season was almost exclusively injury-related. A clean bill of health and potentially an uptick in pass volume from new OC Declan Doyle will have Jackson once again contending for overall QB1 status in 2026.

2.11: James Cook | RB | Bills

Two mocks, two teams with James Cook on the roster.

My Buffalo Bills bias is showing.

Knowing I’d be on the clock again in a few picks, this was perhaps the most interesting part of the draft for me. Grab two high-end skill-position players and punt QB2 or split the difference? My first move was to get my elite workhorse running back who is averaging nearly 18 touches, 100 scrimmage yards, 0.90 touchdowns and 17.3 PPR points per game across 40 regular-season contests with Joe Brady as Buffalo’s playcaller.

3.02: Jared Goff | QB | Lions

There were some elite, elite players staring me in the face here. Justin Jefferson, Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins, Brock Bowers and A.J. Brown were all on the board. But again, being on the turn made me terrified to see who my QB2 could end up being.

I settled on Jared Goff and his very high floor, making him an ideal QB2 in superflex formats. Goff has been in Detroit since 2021, posting fantasy finishes of QB22, QB13, QB12, QB7 and QB12. And since 2022, Goff’s ranks among quarterbacks are even more impressive:

3rd in passing YPG (267.7)
8th in pass attempts per game (33.9)
2nd in TD per game (1.9)
11th in FPPG (17.5)

Goff also continues to benefit from playing in a ton of indoor games. This year, he gets his yearly eight in the comfy confines of Ford Field, as well as an additional two road indoor games. Since 2022, Goff is averaging 274.5 passing yards, 2.2 touchdowns and 19.3 fantasy points per game indoors. I love pairing him with Jackson on this team.

4.11: Rashee Rice | WR | Chiefs

With my starting quarterbacks solidified, it’s time to construct the rest of my team. There was zero doubt a receiver would be on my radar to end Round 4, and the selection of Rashee Rice would kick off my high-risk/high-reward build.

Rice being my WR1 is a little worrisome because reliability isn’t exactly his strong suit. But we do know when he’s on the field, he’s giving us great fantasy production.

2024 Weeks 1-3: 2025 Weeks 7-15

33% TPRR (1st) 29% TPRR (5th)

34% target share (2nd) 29% target share (10th)

21.6 PPG (2nd) 18.0 PPG (8th)

I fully expect Rice to once again be the focal point of Kansas City’s passing attack. Over the last two seasons (12 games), Rice is averaging 2.25 targets per game when in motion (3rd), while being targeted on 58% of such routes. During that same span, Rice ranks 11th in wide receiver screens with 25, despite the rest of the wideouts playing more than double the games.

5.02: Tee Higgins | WR | Bengals

You know, with Rice as my WR1, you’d think I would have targeted a second wideout who plays more games than Higgins. But at the end of the day, I like Higgins more than other available wideouts—Garrett Wilson and Emeka Egbuka. And again, I’m leaning into this upside roster construction. You know what gives receivers upside?

Touchdowns.

Last year, Higgins played 15 games (his most since 2022), finishing as the WR13 in PPG (14.1), buoyed by 11 touchdowns. He’s now scored double-digit touchdowns each of the past two seasons. And during that span, Higgins is averaging 0.93 end-zone targets per game, the ninth most in football and right next to a familiar face.

6.11: Cam Skattebo | RB | Giants

With a glaring need at RB2, I was extremely excited to see Cam Skattebo still available to end the sixth round.

You could even say … I was doing backflips.

Acrobatics aside, Skattebo is one of the running backs being drafted right around the dead zone who has a legitimate chance of finishing as a top-12 option. From Weeks 4-7 last year, Skattebo handled 60% of the carries, 85% of the short-down-and-distance snaps, 78% of the carries from inside the 5-yard line and 69% of the overall snaps. During that same span, he averaged 18.8 carries, 74 rushing yards, 4.3 targets, 33 receptions and 18.7 PPR points per game, good for RB8 in fantasy.

Volume, pass work and goal line usage. The three things we covet, Skattebo has. Last year’s brutal injury does carry some risk, but the reward is massive.

7.02: Terry McLaurin | WR | Commanders

Not only is this a superflex format, but it also requires three starting receivers. I completed my trio with Terry McLaurin, who could post the highest target share of his career in 2026, especially if Washington doesn’t add a veteran like Stefon Diggs.

Last year was basically a lost season for McLaurin, as a quad strain sidelined for seven games. But when McLaurin was on the field, his advanced metrics were once again strong. He ranked fifth in first downs per route run (0.13), 13th in yards per route run (2.29), 16th in yards per target (9.7) and ninth in yards per catch (15.3). McLaurin accounted for 38% of Washington’s air yards last season (13th among WRs with at least 50 targets), and I’m excited to see a healthy deep-ball connection between him and Daniels.

8.11: Tony Pollard | RB | Titans

This was perhaps the most boring pick of the draft. But on top of needing a superflex, I also needed a traditional flex in my starting lineup. And on top of that, Pollard’s solid volume and floor could help me out if Skattebo isn’t 100% or full-go during the first few games of the season. I made an argument for Pollard in my Pollard vs Jaylen Warren debate, but don’t overlook his production to end last season:

Weeks 13-18:

17.0 carries
93.3 rushing yards
14.1 PPR PPG
Three 100-yard games

9.02: Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Cardinals

I can legitimately say this is the first time I’ve drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. in any capacity this summer. He’s my fourth receiver and there is still so much unknown with him. What if he was healthy during Arizona’s point-chasing second-half stretch? What if he was benefiting from the insane pass rate like Michael Wilson did? From Week 6 on last year, only the Jets trailed by at least 8 points for more plays than the Cardinals. With an absolutely brutal 2026 schedule, expect plenty of trailing game scripts once again.

10.11: George Kittle | TE | 49ers

This is the first time I debated adding a QB3 to have in case of bye weeks or injuries. But with my next pick just three spots later, I knew I’d be fine. So I continued the riskier build with George Kittle, who is convinced he’ll be out there Week 1 following a postseason Achilles tear. Others aren’t as optimistic, but even at 33 years old, I know Kittle is giving me top-6 tight end production when on the field.

And in case he isn’t ready to open the year, I’d make contingency plans later on.

11.02: Geno Smith | QB | Jets

I don’t expect to see the Seattle version of Geno Smith in New York, but his role on this team is simple– start when Jackson or Goff are on bye and give me 14-16 fantasy points. He was also the last quarterback I felt pretty comfortable won’t lose his starting job during the season, something that can’t be said about Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa.

12.11: Matthew Golden | WR | Packers

Pain.

I would have loved to add Dallas Goedert to this team, giving me a legitimate TE1 to feel great about in my lineup if Kittle is either out or slow to start the season. But he was drafted two spots ahead of me, crushing my hopes and dreams. So how did I pivot?

Continue to shoot for upside.

Admittedly, I’m Team Jayden Reed over Matthew Golden. But, and I know this is a crazy thought, what if I’m wrong? Golden still appears to be the favorite to play alongside Christian Watson in two-wide sets, personnel Green Bay deployed 20 plays per game a year ago (No. 6). And with Micah Parsons likely to miss a chunk of the season, the Packers pass rate could climb in 2026.

13.02: Chig Okonkwo | TE | Commanders

With Goedert gone, I paired Kittle with Chig Okonkwo, who does have some upside now in Washington. If he can assume the role that Zach Ertz leaves behind, Okonkwo is going to be more than fantasy relevant. This past season, Ertz, at 35 years old, was as involved as most tight ends in the league:

79% routes (10th)
20% TPRR (13th)
21% target share (5th)
24% EZ target share (7th)

And sure, McLaurin missed a ton of last season due to injury. But even if you go back to 2024, Ertz still played a huge role, logging 78% of the routes, while posting an 18% TPRR and 19% target share. During that season, Ertz averaged the 11th-most PPR PPG. I mean, seriously. Imagine Okonkwo in the Ertz role, but with actual YAC.

14.11: Keaton Mitchell | RB | Chargers

He’s fast, efficient and Mike McDaniel loves him.

I’ll take the upside at the end of the 14th round. Maybe we see Keaton Mitchell carve out a flex-worthy role with McDaniel calling plays. He’ll have to pass Kimani Vidal on the depth chart, but the fit in Los Angeles’ offense is enticing at the very least.

15.02: Travis Hunter | WR/CB | Jaguars

I drafted Hunter in this range in our last mock and there's just zero downside in doing so. There is contingent upside if any of Jacksonville’s full-time wideouts miss time.