Posted by Ranger1 on Nov 22, 2020; 5:26am
URL: https://forum.idpguru.com/Confusion-about-IDP-Flex-Positions-tp4029375p4029438.html

I know I am very late to this thread, but just came across it and felt I could add some advice. I am by no means an expert, but I have been playing IDP leagues for a long time now (20+ years, I believe), so I can throw out a little bit of wisdom, perhaps.

You've already taken the first step by ignoring the DL position for the flex spots.

In the leagues I've played in, LB is largely the default flex player......BUT, our scoring is higher for tackles/assists (1 pt for assist, and 2 for a tackle). Your scoring being what it is (adding passes defensed as well) means that your league's scoring has been set up to put more balance between LBs and DBs.  Makes things much tougher.

Ignore the rankings (DB4 vs LB16, for instance). If you click on a player in the rankings list, you'll link to a player page with projections for the coming week. Use those projections (or modify them if you'd like) and get a projected score using your scoring system. THAT will give you more of a definitive ranking across positions.