This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***BYE WEEKS - New York Giants and San Francisco. First posted Tuesday, 10/21. Sunday Update Complete, check our latest news for anything pertinent before kickoff.***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should
***BYE WEEKS - New York Giants and San Francisco. First posted Tuesday, 10/21. Sunday Update Complete, check our latest news for anything pertinent before kickoff.***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
***BYE WEEKS - New York Giants and San Francisco. First posted Tuesday, 10/21. Sunday Update Complete, check our latest news for anything pertinent before kickoff.***
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at NO |
| 2. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. SD |
| 3. | Drew Brees NO vs. GB Note: Brees threw for 342 yards against the Lions' tough defense, though he threw a killer interception and was 1-for-11 during a critical stretch of the fourth quarter. |
| 4. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Was Note: Standard rest day Thursday (usually Wednesday, but the Cowboys are playing Monday night). ***Had full practices Friday and Saturday, listed as probable.*** |
| 5. | Andrew Luck IND at Pit |
| 6. | Matthew Stafford DET at Atl |
| 7. | *Tom Brady NE vs. Chi Note: (Ankle) Full practice on Thursday. |
| 8. | Russell Wilson SEA at Car |
| 9. | Jay Cutler CHI at NE |
| 10. | Philip Rivers SD at Den |
| 11. | Alex Smith KC vs. StL |
| 12. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Phi Note: Palmer isn't throwing deep that often, and in the process he's transitioned well to being more of a game-manager type of quarterback. |
| 13. | Nick Foles PHI at Ari |
| 14. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Jax |
| 15. | Kyle Orton BUF at NYJ |
| 16. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Sea |
| 17. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Det Note: Sacked five more times by the Ravens in the loss. |
| 18. | Joe Flacco BAL at Cin |
| 19. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Ind |
| 20. | *Mike Glennon TB vs. Min Note: Took the first-team snaps in practice Monday, though McCown took some snaps too. ***Expected to start Sunday, and McCown is listed as questionable, although McCown did have a full practice Friday. CONFIRMED STARTER*** |
| 21. | Teddy Bridgewater MIN at TB |
| 22. | *Brian Hoyer CLE vs. Oak Note: Hoyer had a dismal game against the Jaguars, but he's been confirmed as the starter for Week 8. It's funny how quickly the conventional wisdom can change on a player - at the beginning of the season, the Browns were crazy not to insert Manziel right away, then they were geniuses for doing so after the PIT and TEN wins, and now they're crazy again. |
| 23. | Austin Davis STL at KC |
| 24. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU at Ten Note: Ryan Mallett will get snaps in practice this week, but Fitzpatrick will still start. |
| 25. | Geno Smith NYJ vs. Buf |
| 26. | Derek Carr OAK at Cle |
| 27. | *Colt McCoy WAS at Dal Note: McCoy will handle the starter reps in practice this week - it'll be either McCoy or RGIII starting this week. ***Took the majority of the first-team reps in practice Friday.*** |
| 28. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Mia |
| 29. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Bal Note: Averaged less than four yards per target in the loss to the Colts. |
| 30. | *Zach Mettenberger TEN vs. Hou Note: Getting his first NFL start this week. |
| 31. | *Robert Griffin WAS at Dal Note: (Ankle) Not yet ruled out, but my best guess is that it will be either next week or after the bye before he returns. When he's ready, however, he will start. Making 'steady progress' and it's possible he could start - coach Jay Gruden said that he'd take it all the way until an hour before gametime until naming his starter. ***Listed as questionable for Monday night after limited practices all week.*** |
| 32. | Charlie Whitehurst TEN vs. Hou Note: Zach Mettenberger has been named the starter this week. |
| 33. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. Hou Note: (Thumb) Slated to throw again Tuesday to see his progress. |
| 34. | *Kirk Cousins WAS at Dal Note: Conventional wisdom changing quickly, part 2 - so much for the idea that he should permanently take over for RGIII for the rest of the season - getting benched in favor of Colt McCoy is a new low. |
| 35. | *Josh McCown TB vs. Min Note: (Thumb) Took some snaps at Monday's practice, but Glennon got the first team reps. Limited practice this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was |
| 2. | Arian Foster HOU at Ten |
| 3. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Ind |
| 4. | Matt Forte CHI at NE |
| 5. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. StL Note: The last two weeks the Rams have completely sold out to stop the run, daring the Niners and Seahawks to make the quarterback beat them. I imagine they'll continue to do so this week with the Chiefs. Passed a series of concussion tests after taking a head-to-head shot last week. |
| 6. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Car |
| 7. | Lamar Miller MIA at Jax |
| 8. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND at Pit |
| 9. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Phi Note: Suffered sore ribs against the Raiders but didn't suffer any structural damage. Limited practice Wednesday, as per usual. ***Listed as probable on the injury report.*** |
| 10. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Ari Note: ***Moved down a couple of notches due to the matchup and the probability that Sproles will play after all.*** |
| 11. | Eddie Lacy GB at NO |
| 12. | Justin Forsett BAL at Cin |
| 13. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at TB |
| 14. | Joique Bell DET at Atl |
| 15. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Buf |
| 16. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. SD |
| 17. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. GB Note: Played 25 snaps in his return to action, but with Pierre Thomas out he'll probably get more work this week. ***Moved up a little more with Khiry Robinson declared out for this week too.*** |
| 18. | *Branden Oliver SD at Den Note: Likely to get another start and full share of carries Thursday with Donald Brown and Ryan Mathews still out of practice Tuesday. |
| 19. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Chi Note: ***Listed as questionable due to an illness.*** |
| 20. | *Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal Note: (Ribs) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 21. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Mia Note: The new starter in Jacksonville. Gus Bradley reiterated that Robinson would start even with Toby Gerhart returning this week. |
| 22. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Dal Note: Briefly treated for an ankle injury in the win over the Titans but later returned, only to do very little for the game. ***Was able to practice all week, is listed as probable for Monday night's game.*** |
| 23. | Ben Tate CLE vs. Oak Note: The loss of center Alex Mack really bogged down Tate and the other Browns RBs. |
| 24. | *Tre Mason STL at KC Note: Appears to be the man in St. Louis, albeit not on passing downs. Fumbled late against the Seahawks, but luckily for him a teammate recovered. |
| 25. | Darren McFadden OAK at Cle |
| 26. | Doug Martin TB vs. Min |
| 27. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Det |
| 28. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Sea |
| 29. | *Anthony Dixon BUF at NYJ Note: Likely takes over the starting RB role for the Bills after injuries to both Jackson and Spiller last week, but Bryce Brown could also figure in the carries. Lined up with the first team in the media access portion of Wednesday's practice. |
| 30. | *Travaris Cadet NO vs. GB Note: Bigger role in the Saints' passing game with Pierre Thomas likely out 2-3 weeks with a shoulder injury. Possible that Khiry Robinson could also sit out. |
| 31. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Bal |
| 32. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Oak |
| 33. | *Benny Cunningham STL at KC Note: ***(Knee) Listed as probable.*** |
| 34. | *Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Hou Note: ***Moved down with the news that Shonn Greene was listed as probable on the injury report, though we're awaiting word from the Titans on their intentions after Greene was arrested Friday night.*** |
| 35. | *James Starks GB at NO Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter last week. Was wearing pads in practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 36. | *Darren Sproles PHI at Ari Note: (MCL tear) Practiced Tuesday, could return to action this week. Limited practice participant Wednesday. I'll wait until I see what he does in Friday's practice before bumping him up. ***Questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 37. | Antone Smith ATL vs. Det |
| 38. | Matt Asiata MIN at TB |
| 39. | Alfred Blue HOU at Ten |
| 40. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Cin |
| 41. | *Theo Riddick DET at Atl Note: (Hamstring) Could return to action this week, especially if Reggie Bush is hampered in practice. Full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable while Reggie Bush is doubtful.*** |
| 42. | Chris Johnson NYJ vs. Buf |
| 43. | *Stepfan Taylor ARZ vs. Phi Note: Took advantage of his goal line back role twice against the Raiders. Could get signficant action this week too if Ellington's rib injury turns out to limit him in Week 8. |
| 44. | Roy Helu WAS at Dal |
| 45. | *Bryce Brown BUF at NYJ Note: Should be active finally, but we'll see if he or Anthony Dixon steps in first with both Jackson and Spiller out. |
| 46. | Bobby Rainey TB vs. Min |
| 47. | LeGarrette Blount PIT vs. Ind |
| 48. | Joseph Randle DAL vs. Was |
| 49. | Knile Davis KC vs. StL |
| 50. | *Toby Gerhart JAC vs. Mia Note: (Foot) Will be evaluated again Wednesday. Could get some reps this week, but why would the Jags use him extensively after Denard Robinson's performance last week? ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 51. | Brandon Bolden NE vs. Chi Note: Played fewer snaps than Jonas Gray last week, but I wouldn't cut him just yet. The Patriots' RB rotation is hardly firm from week-to-week. This week might be a better week to have their RBs run between the tackles. |
| 52. | Juwan Thompson DEN vs. SD |
| 53. | Maurice Jones-Drew OAK at Cle |
| 54. | Damien Williams MIA at Jax |
| 55. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Det |
| 56. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Det |
| 57. | Jonas Gray NE vs. Chi |
| 58. | Storm Johnson JAC vs. Mia Note: A late touchdown prevented last week's game from being a total disaster, but he's clearly taking a back seat to Denard Robinson. Back to third-string status this week. |
| 59. | Dexter McCluster TEN vs. Hou |
| 60. | *Shonn Greene TEN vs. Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Arrested Friday on charges of a handicap parking violation plus driving on a suspended/revoked license. He previously had been upgraded to probable on the injury report after practicing Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 61. | *Dan Herron IND at Pit Note: ***Could be part of timeshare Sunday if Trent Richardson can't play.*** |
| 62. | *Zac Stacy STL at KC Note: Odd man out after Mason and Cunningham last week. |
| 63. | Terrance West CLE vs. Oak |
| 64. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at NE |
| 65. | *Darrin Reaves CAR vs. Sea Note: (Calf) Active but didn't get any action last week. |
| 66. | *Robert Turbin SEA at Car Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 67. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at Cin |
| 68. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Was |
| 69. | George Winn DET at Atl |
| 70. | Jordan Todman JAC vs. Mia |
| 71. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Jax |
| 72. | De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. StL |
| 73. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. SD |
| 74. | Chris Ogbonnaya CAR vs. Sea |
| 75. | Jackie Battle TEN vs. Hou |
| 76. | Jonathan Grimes HOU at Ten |
| 77. | Latavius Murray OAK at Cle |
| 78. | Ronnie Brown SD at Den |
| 79. | *Edwin Baker NO vs. GB Note: ***Promoted from the Saints' practice squad.*** |
| 80. | *Phillip Tanner BUF at NYJ Note: Signed by the Bills, probably will be the third-string back. |
| 81. | *James White NE vs. Chi Note: Healthy scratch last Thursday in favor of Jonas Gray. |
| 82. | *Khiry Robinson NO vs. GB Note: (Forearm) Didn't practice Wednesday. ***Declared out for Sunday's game.*** |
| 83. | *Trent Richardson IND at Pit Note: Injured his hamstring against the Bengals. Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable after not practicing Friday.*** |
| 84. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. GB Note: Out 2-3 weeks with a shoulder injury. |
| 85. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. Sea Note: (Thigh) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially out this week.*** |
| 86. | *Reggie Bush DET at Atl Note: Rolled his ankle a couple of times against the Saints and sat out most of the second half, but expects to play this week against the Falcons. Limited Wednesday, sat out Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful. OFFICIALLY INACTIVE*** |
| 87. | *Donald Brown SD at Den Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday. Unlikely to go with the Chargers playing the Thursday night game. Ruled out again. |
| 88. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Not yet ready to play this week. |
| 89. | *Charles Sims TB vs. Min Note: (Ankle) 'Not there yet' but could return in Week 9. |
| 90. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ Note: Won't need surgery for his injured groin, but could be out four weeks. |
| 91. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Den Note: (Knee) Still not back to practice as of Tuesday, unlikely to go this week. Ruled out again this week. |
| 92. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ Note: Broken collarbone - placed on the IR-designated-to-return list. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Ind |
| 3. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was |
| 4. | Jordy Nelson GB at NO |
| 5. | Randall Cobb GB at NO |
| 6. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Ari |
| 7. | Golden Tate DET at Atl |
| 8. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at NE |
| 9. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Pit |
| 10. | Mike Wallace MIA at Jax |
| 11. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Det Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 12. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Chi |
| 13. | Brandon Marshall CHI at NE |
| 14. | Steve Smith BAL at Cin |
| 15. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at NYJ Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 16. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Chi |
| 17. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Phi |
| 18. | Marques Colston NO vs. GB |
| 19. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ten Note: The Texans vowed to make a concerted effort to give Johnson more targets early on in the game after the Monday night loss. |
| 20. | Keenan Allen SD at Den Note: Allen had 10 targets against the Chiefs, including one in the end zone. Stay patient. |
| 21. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Was |
| 22. | *Vincent Jackson TB vs. Min Note: (Ribs) Did not practice Monday. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice the remainder of the week - listed as probable, however.*** |
| 23. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Car |
| 24. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Dal |
| 25. | Mike Evans TB vs. Min |
| 26. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Phi Note: Only three targets against the Raiders, but at least he scored. |
| 27. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Bal |
| 28. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. SD |
| 29. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 30. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Dal |
| 31. | Brian Quick STL at KC Note: Go trade for Quick now - the last two weeks were against San Francisco and Seattle - of course his numbers were going to be down. |
| 32. | Roddy White ATL vs. Det |
| 33. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Sea |
| 34. | *Eric Decker NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday, but no reported setbacks from last week's game. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 35. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Hou |
| 36. | Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Mia |
| 37. | Torrey Smith BAL at Cin |
| 38. | Malcom Floyd SD at Den |
| 39. | Greg Jennings MIN at TB |
| 40. | Wes Welker DEN vs. SD |
| 41. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. StL |
| 42. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. GB |
| 43. | Andre Holmes OAK at Cle |
| 44. | Andrew Hawkins CLE vs. Oak |
| 45. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Mia |
| 46. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Jax |
| 47. | *Percy Harvin NYJ vs. Buf Note: Limited snaps this week as he learns the offense. |
| 48. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at TB |
| 49. | *Hakeem Nicks IND at Pit Note: Could have a bigger role this week if Reggie Wayne misses the game. |
| 50. | James Jones OAK at Cle |
| 51. | Jordan Matthews PHI at Ari |
| 52. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Hou |
| 53. | Davante Adams GB at NO |
| 54. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Car |
| 55. | Robert Woods BUF at NYJ |
| 56. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Phi Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 57. | Riley Cooper PHI at Ari |
| 58. | Kenny Stills NO vs. GB |
| 59. | Louis Murphy TB vs. Min |
| 60. | Eddie Royal SD at Den |
| 61. | Miles Austin CLE vs. Oak |
| 62. | *Corey Fuller DET at Atl Note: ***Starting in place of Calvin Johnson again this week.*** |
| 63. | *Kenny Britt STL at KC Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Seahawks and could miss practice time this week. As suggested by the team earlier in the week, Britt sat out Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Thursday, listed as probable.*** |
| 64. | Lance Moore PIT vs. Ind |
| 65. | Paul Richardson SEA at Car Note: Richardson had four catches on five targets in his first game after the Percy Harvin deal. It appears he'll get more work than Ricardo Lockette. |
| 66. | Andre Roberts WAS at Dal |
| 67. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. Det Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Active this week after practicing Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 68. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Mia |
| 69. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Buf |
| 70. | Jarius Wright MIN at TB |
| 71. | Jeremy Ross DET at Atl |
| 72. | *Markus Wheaton PIT vs. Ind Note: Had just two targets and is losing snaps to Lance Moore and Martavis Bryant. |
| 73. | Devin Hester ATL vs. Det |
| 74. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Mia |
| 75. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Ind |
| 76. | Brian Hartline MIA at Jax |
| 77. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Pit Note: ***Like Hakeem Nicks, Moncrief could get a few more targets this week with Reggie Wayne out.*** |
| 78. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Hou |
| 79. | Jerricho Cotchery CAR vs. Sea |
| 80. | Travis Benjamin CLE vs. Oak |
| 81. | Tavon Austin STL at KC |
| 82. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Chi |
| 83. | Chris Hogan BUF at NYJ |
| 84. | Dane Sanzenbacher CIN vs. Bal |
| 85. | Brandon Tate CIN vs. Bal |
| 86. | Derek Hagan TEN vs. Hou |
| 87. | Taylor Gabriel CLE vs. Oak |
| 88. | Greg Little CIN vs. Bal |
| 89. | *Reggie Wayne IND at Pit Note: Elbow injury, could miss a game or two. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Chuck Pagano indicated Friday that Wayne is out this week.*** |
| 90. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Atl Note: Ankle is doing better, but he doesn't yet know if he'll play against the Falcons. The Lions have their bye next week. Did 'much more' in Thursday's practice, running some routes. It's possible that he plays. You'll have to get up early to find out, though, with the game kicking off at 9:30 a.m. ET. ***Inactive again this week.*** |
| 91. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. StL Note: (Groin) Still out this week. |
| 92. | *Corey Brown CAR vs. Sea Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Packers. ***Out this week.*** |
| 93. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal Note: Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Green (toe) has made significant progress. Lewis has consistently been more optimistic than other sources over the course of Green's absence. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Not expected to play this week, but if all goes well Wednesday, he could return next week.*** |
| 94. | *Jarrett Boykin GB at NO |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 2. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Chi |
| 3. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Sea |
| 4. | Dwayne Allen IND at Pit |
| 5. | Jordan Reed WAS at Dal |
| 6. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at NE Note: (Hamstring) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 7. | Zach Ertz PHI at Ari |
| 8. | Antonio Gates SD at Den |
| 9. | *Jimmy Graham NO vs. GB Note: (Shoulder) Only two targets, no catches - was used more as a decoy and had limited snaps. Limited practice Wednesday - once again, the Friday practice will be more illuminating about his status for this week. ***Practiced all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 10. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. StL Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 11. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Was |
| 12. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Oak Note: Only one catch on six targets - Hoyer missed him when he was open in the end zone early in the game. |
| 13. | Coby Fleener IND at Pit Note: Both tight ends could be more active this week if Reggie Wayne misses the game. |
| 14. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou |
| 15. | Jared Cook STL at KC |
| 16. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB vs. Min |
| 17. | Scott Chandler BUF at NYJ |
| 18. | *Charles Clay MIA at Jax Note: (Knee) Didn't practice Tuesday, but no reports of a setback. Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 19. | Jace Amaro NYJ vs. Buf |
| 20. | *Crockett Gillmore BAL at Cin Note: ***'Next man up' at tight end for the Ravens.*** |
| 21. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Ind |
| 22. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Bal Note: Good news - 10 catches! Bad news - only 48 yards. |
| 23. | Tim Wright NE vs. Chi |
| 24. | Clay Harbor JAC vs. Mia |
| 25. | Cooper Helfet SEA at Car |
| 26. | Ben Watson NO vs. GB |
| 27. | Mychal Rivera OAK at Cle |
| 28. | Garrett Graham HOU at Ten |
| 29. | Niles Paul WAS at Dal |
| 30. | Ladarius Green SD at Den |
| 31. | Andrew Quarless GB at NO |
| 32. | Gavin Escobar DAL vs. Was |
| 33. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. Buf |
| 34. | Josh Hill NO vs. GB |
| 35. | Richard Rodgers GB at NO |
| 36. | Levine Toilolo ATL vs. Det |
| 37. | John Carlson ARZ vs. Phi Note: Limited production but on the field for 70 of 76 snaps against the Raiders. |
| 38. | *Owen Daniels BAL at Cin Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Got his knee scoped on Friday and is out. Crockett Gillmore will start in his place.*** |
| 39. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Atl Note: (Foot) Did not practice Thursday - all three of their top tight ends all sat out practice. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 40. | *Eric Ebron DET at Atl Note: (Hamstring) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Ind |
| 3. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was |
| 4. | Arian Foster HOU at Ten |
| 5. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was |
| 6. | Jordy Nelson GB at NO |
| 7. | Randall Cobb GB at NO |
| 8. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 9. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Ind |
| 10. | Matt Forte CHI at NE |
| 11. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Ari |
| 12. | Golden Tate DET at Atl |
| 13. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at NE |
| 14. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Pit |
| 15. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Chi |
| 16. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. StL Note: The last two weeks the Rams have completely sold out to stop the run, daring the Niners and Seahawks to make the quarterback beat them. I imagine they'll continue to do so this week with the Chiefs. Passed a series of concussion tests after taking a head-to-head shot last week. |
| 17. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Chi |
| 18. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Ari Note: ***Moved down a couple of notches due to the matchup and the probability that Sproles will play after all.*** |
| 19. | *Vincent Jackson TB vs. Min Note: (Ribs) Did not practice Monday. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice the remainder of the week - listed as probable, however.*** |
| 20. | Mike Wallace MIA at Jax |
| 21. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Car |
| 22. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Det Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 23. | Brandon Marshall CHI at NE |
| 24. | Steve Smith BAL at Cin |
| 25. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at NYJ Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 26. | Lamar Miller MIA at Jax |
| 27. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND at Pit |
| 28. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Phi Note: Suffered sore ribs against the Raiders but didn't suffer any structural damage. Limited practice Wednesday, as per usual. ***Listed as probable on the injury report.*** |
| 29. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Chi |
| 30. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Phi |
| 31. | Marques Colston NO vs. GB |
| 32. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Dal |
| 33. | Mike Evans TB vs. Min |
| 34. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Sea |
| 35. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ten Note: The Texans vowed to make a concerted effort to give Johnson more targets early on in the game after the Monday night loss. |
| 36. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Was |
| 37. | Eddie Lacy GB at NO |
| 38. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Chi Note: ***Listed as questionable due to an illness.*** |
| 39. | Justin Forsett BAL at Cin |
| 40. | Joique Bell DET at Atl |
| 41. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Buf |
| 42. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. SD |
| 43. | *Branden Oliver SD at Den Note: Likely to get another start and full share of carries Thursday with Donald Brown and Ryan Mathews still out of practice Tuesday. |
| 44. | *Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal Note: (Ribs) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 45. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Phi Note: Only three targets against the Raiders, but at least he scored. |
| 46. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Car |
| 47. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Bal |
| 48. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. SD |
| 49. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 50. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Dal |
| 51. | Brian Quick STL at KC Note: Go trade for Quick now - the last two weeks were against San Francisco and Seattle - of course his numbers were going to be down. |
| 52. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at TB |
| 53. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Mia Note: The new starter in Jacksonville. Gus Bradley reiterated that Robinson would start even with Toby Gerhart returning this week. |
| 54. | Ben Tate CLE vs. Oak Note: The loss of center Alex Mack really bogged down Tate and the other Browns RBs. |
| 55. | Keenan Allen SD at Den Note: Allen had 10 targets against the Chiefs, including one in the end zone. Stay patient. |
| 56. | Roddy White ATL vs. Det |
| 57. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Sea |
| 58. | *Eric Decker NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday, but no reported setbacks from last week's game. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 59. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Hou |
| 60. | Dwayne Allen IND at Pit |
| 61. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at NE Note: (Hamstring) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 62. | Jordan Reed WAS at Dal |
| 63. | Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Mia |
| 64. | Torrey Smith BAL at Cin |
| 65. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Dal Note: Briefly treated for an ankle injury in the win over the Titans but later returned, only to do very little for the game. ***Was able to practice all week, is listed as probable for Monday night's game.*** |
| 66. | *Tre Mason STL at KC Note: Appears to be the man in St. Louis, albeit not on passing downs. Fumbled late against the Seahawks, but luckily for him a teammate recovered. |
| 67. | Darren McFadden OAK at Cle |
| 68. | Doug Martin TB vs. Min |
| 69. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. GB Note: Played 25 snaps in his return to action, but with Pierre Thomas out he'll probably get more work this week. ***Moved up a little more with Khiry Robinson declared out for this week too.*** |
| 70. | *Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Hou Note: ***Moved down with the news that Shonn Greene was listed as probable on the injury report, though we're awaiting word from the Titans on their intentions after Greene was arrested Friday night.*** |
| 71. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Det |
| 72. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Sea |
| 73. | Malcom Floyd SD at Den |
| 74. | Greg Jennings MIN at TB |
| 75. | Wes Welker DEN vs. SD |
| 76. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. StL |
| 77. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. GB |
| 78. | Andre Holmes OAK at Cle |
| 79. | Andrew Hawkins CLE vs. Oak |
| 80. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Mia |
| 81. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Jax |
| 82. | Zach Ertz PHI at Ari |
| 83. | *Jimmy Graham NO vs. GB Note: (Shoulder) Only two targets, no catches - was used more as a decoy and had limited snaps. Limited practice Wednesday - once again, the Friday practice will be more illuminating about his status for this week. ***Practiced all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 84. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. StL Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 85. | *Reggie Bush DET at Atl Note: Rolled his ankle a couple of times against the Saints and sat out most of the second half, but expects to play this week against the Falcons. Limited Wednesday, sat out Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful. OFFICIALLY INACTIVE*** |
| 86. | *Anthony Dixon BUF at NYJ Note: Likely takes over the starting RB role for the Bills after injuries to both Jackson and Spiller last week, but Bryce Brown could also figure in the carries. Lined up with the first team in the media access portion of Wednesday's practice. |
| 87. | *Percy Harvin NYJ vs. Buf Note: Limited snaps this week as he learns the offense. |
| 88. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Bal |
| 89. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Oak |
| 90. | *Travaris Cadet NO vs. GB Note: Bigger role in the Saints' passing game with Pierre Thomas likely out 2-3 weeks with a shoulder injury. Possible that Khiry Robinson could also sit out. |
| 91. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at TB |
| 92. | *Hakeem Nicks IND at Pit Note: Could have a bigger role this week if Reggie Wayne misses the game. |
| 93. | James Jones OAK at Cle |
| 94. | *Benny Cunningham STL at KC Note: ***(Knee) Listed as probable.*** |
| 95. | *James Starks GB at NO Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter last week. Was wearing pads in practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 96. | Storm Johnson JAC vs. Mia Note: A late touchdown prevented last week's game from being a total disaster, but he's clearly taking a back seat to Denard Robinson. Back to third-string status this week. |
| 97. | Antone Smith ATL vs. Det |
| 98. | Jordan Matthews PHI at Ari |
| 99. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Hou |
| 100. | Davante Adams GB at NO |
| 101. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Car |
| 102. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Was |
| 103. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Oak Note: Only one catch on six targets - Hoyer missed him when he was open in the end zone early in the game. |
| 104. | Antonio Gates SD at Den |
| 105. | Matt Asiata MIN at TB |
| 106. | Alfred Blue HOU at Ten |
| 107. | *Darren Sproles PHI at Ari Note: (MCL tear) Practiced Tuesday, could return to action this week. Limited practice participant Wednesday. I'll wait until I see what he does in Friday's practice before bumping him up. ***Questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 108. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Not yet ready to play this week. |
| 109. | *Khiry Robinson NO vs. GB Note: (Forearm) Didn't practice Wednesday. ***Declared out for Sunday's game.*** |
| 110. | *Reggie Wayne IND at Pit Note: Elbow injury, could miss a game or two. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Chuck Pagano indicated Friday that Wayne is out this week.*** |
| 111. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Atl Note: Ankle is doing better, but he doesn't yet know if he'll play against the Falcons. The Lions have their bye next week. Did 'much more' in Thursday's practice, running some routes. It's possible that he plays. You'll have to get up early to find out, though, with the game kicking off at 9:30 a.m. ET. ***Inactive again this week.*** |
| 112. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal Note: Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Green (toe) has made significant progress. Lewis has consistently been more optimistic than other sources over the course of Green's absence. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Not expected to play this week, but if all goes well Wednesday, he could return next week.*** |
| 113. | *Owen Daniels BAL at Cin Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Got his knee scoped on Friday and is out. Crockett Gillmore will start in his place.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Chi |
| 2. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Was |
| 3. | *Brandon McManus DEN vs. SD Note: (Groin) Missed practice Tuesday, but coach John Fox downplayed the injury as one that McManus has dealt with all season. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 4. | Nick Novak SD at Den |
| 5. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Car |
| 6. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. Phi |
| 7. | Mason Crosby GB at NO |
| 8. | Justin Tucker BAL at Cin |
| 9. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Pit |
| 10. | Cody Parkey PHI at Ari |
| 11. | Dan Carpenter BUF at NYJ |
| 12. | Matt Prater DET at Atl |
| 13. | Randy Bullock HOU at Ten |
| 14. | Blair Walsh MIN at TB Note: Great kicker stuck on a not-so-great team. After a 55-yarder against the Bills, he's now 15-for-18 from 50+. |
| 15. | Shayne Graham NO vs. GB |
| 16. | Patrick Murray TB vs. Min |
| 17. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Det |
| 18. | Robbie Gould CHI at NE |
| 19. | Cairo Santos KC vs. StL |
| 20. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Ind Note: The margin that some fantasy games turn on - if Antonio Brown's touchdown isn't overturned, or on a subsequent drive the Steelers go ahead and run a play on 4th-and-1 rather than take a penalty, Suisham has 1 or 2 points instead of six at the end. |
| 21. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Hou |
| 22. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Sea |
| 23. | *Greg Zuerlein STL at KC Note: ***Missed practice Friday with an illness but is expected to play this week.*** |
| 24. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Buf |
| 25. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Bal |
| 26. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Cle |
| 27. | Caleb Sturgis MIA at Jax |
| 28. | Billy Cundiff CLE vs. Oak |
| 29. | Kai Forbath WAS at Dal |
| 30. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. Mia |
Defenses
| 1. | Detroit Lions at Atl |
| 2. | Miami Dolphins at Jax |
| 3. | Baltimore Ravens at Cin |
| 4. | Cleveland Browns vs. Oak |
| 5. | Denver Broncos vs. SD |
| 6. | Seattle Seahawks at Car |
| 7. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. StL |
| 8. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Was |
| 9. | *New England Patriots vs. Chi Note: Chandler Jones is out 'about a month' with a hip injury. |
| 10. | Buffalo Bills at NYJ |
| 11. | *Houston Texans at Ten Note: Jadeveon Clowney (knee) is targeting a return to action this week. |
| 12. | St. Louis Rams at KC |
| 13. | Philadelphia Eagles at Ari |
| 14. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Min |
| 15. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Ind Note: Ryan Shazier (knee) is 'really close' to returning. |
| 16. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
| 17. | *San Diego Chargers at Den Note: Brandon Flowers left last week with a concussion and now has a short week to face Denver. |
| 18. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. Phi Note: Rashad Johnson is dealing with tendinitis of the patellar tendon. Calais Campbell (knee) might practice this week. |
| 19. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Bal Note: Vontaze Burfict left with a cervical strain in the loss to the Colts, so of course Marvin Lewis says he is 'fine.' |
| 20. | Indianapolis Colts at Pit |
| 21. | Tennessee Titans vs. Hou |
| 22. | Minnesota Vikings at TB |
| 23. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Det |
| 24. | Carolina Panthers vs. Sea |
| 25. | *Oakland Raiders at Cle Note: S Usama Young (ACL/MCL) is out for the season. |
| 26. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Mia Note: Andre Branch is out six weeks with a torn groin muscle. Paul Posluszny is out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle. |
| 27. | *Green Bay Packers at NO Note: Tramon Williams (ankle) was able to play against Carolina but Sam Shields (knee) was held out. |
| 28. | New Orleans Saints vs. GB |
| 29. | *Chicago Bears at NE Note: Kyle Fuller broke his hand (that won't require surgery now) and a hip pointer, yet still might play this week. The NFL - it's all about protecting the health of its players. |
| 30. | *Washington Redskins at Dal Note: Brian Orakpo (pectoral) was placed on the Redskins' season-ending IR list. |
