This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights, roughly around 10:00 pm ET. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LAC |
| 2. | Matt Ryan ATL at TB |
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Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights, roughly around 10:00 pm ET. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LAC |
| 2. | Matt Ryan ATL at TB |
| 3. | *Drew Brees NO at CAR Note: Some inflammation in his knee, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 4. | *Jameis Winston TB vs. ATL Note: (Thumb/Knee) Listed as questionable, but had full practices Thursday and Friday. |
| 5. | *Carson Wentz PHI at NYG Note: Has topped 300 yards in three of his last four games, despite having no receivers to speak of. |
| 6. | Ryan Tannehill TEN at HOU |
| 7. | Daniel Jones NYG vs. PHI |
| 8. | Aaron Rodgers GB at DET |
| 9. | *Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF Note: Coming off an incredibly disappointing performance in the loss to Arizona. |
| 10. | Sam Darnold NYJ at BUF |
| 11. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. CLE |
| 12. | *Dak Prescott DAL vs. WAS Note: Struggled in the loss to the Eagles - how much was due to his shoulder? Limited Friday - didn't even throw - but did enough behind the scenes to convince to the Cowboys that he'll be available. |
| 13. | *Jared Goff LA vs. ARI Note: Some risk of the Rams resting their starters at some point - but right now, McVey will only commit to being cautious with injured players. |
| 14. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at SEA |
| 15. | Tom Brady NE vs. MIA |
| 16. | Baker Mayfield CLE at CIN |
| 17. | *Robert Griffin BAL vs. PIT Note: Expected to start Week 17 while the Ravens rest Lamar Jackson. It's possible that Trace McSorley will also play. |
| 18. | Jacoby Brissett IND at JAX |
| 19. | Drew Lock DEN vs. OAK |
| 20. | Case Keenum WAS at DAL |
| 21. | *Philip Rivers LAC at KC Note: Rivers has asserted that he would like to play in 2020. It's no guarantee that the Chargers will keep him. (Thumb) Full practice Thursday. |
| 22. | Derek Carr OAK at DEN |
| 23. | Mitchell Trubisky CHI at MIN |
| 24. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA at NE Note: The Dolphins aren't considering playing Josh Rosen at all Sunday. |
| 25. | *Gardner Minshew JAC vs. IND Note: (Shoulder) Listed as questionable, had limited practices this week. |
| 26. | *AJ McCarron HOU vs. TEN Note: ***Likely starter Sunday.*** |
| 27. | *Brett Hundley ARZ at LAR Note: Filled in for Murray last week, provided some value with his legs. Murray is a game-time decision. |
| 28. | Matt Barkley BUF vs. NYJ |
| 29. | David Blough DET vs. GB |
| 30. | Sean Mannion MIN vs. CHI |
| 31. | *Will Grier CAR vs. NO Note: Will get another start despite a pretty dismal game against the Colts. |
| 32. | *Devlin Hodges PIT at BAL Note: Got pulled midway against the Jets in favor of Mason Rudolph, who then hurt his shoulder and is now on IR. Paxton Lynch will be the backup to Hodges. |
| 33. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at LAR Note: Hamstring strain - some optimism coming out of the AZ camp, but if there's any doubt at all they'll shut him down, with this game being utterly meaningless. Did some throwing at Tuesday's practice. Game-time decision. He moved around well Friday, but again, there's little incentive for the Cardinals to push it. ***Still a game-time decision, but Hundley took most of the first-team reps.*** |
| 34. | *Deshaun Watson HOU vs. TEN Note: Dealt with an apparent ankle injury during the win over the Titans. Coach Bill O'Brien said he's playing the starters this week, but there's little incentive to keep Watson in there all game. (Back) Added to the injury list as questionable after having limited practice all week. If the Chiefs win, the Texans' game is meaningless to them. |
| 35. | *Kirk Cousins MIN vs. CHI Note: Embarrassingly bad performance against the Packers on Monday night. Some risk of being rested this week if the Vikings decide that they're locked into the sixth seed. Not expected to play, along with other key Vikings players. Sean Mannion is in line to start. |
| 36. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. NYJ Note: Will play some, but Matt Barkley is also expected to play. |
| 37. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. PIT Note: Will be rested for Week 17. |
| 38. | *Dwayne Haskins WAS at DAL Note: (Ankle) Ruled out for Week 17; Case Keenum will start. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO Note: 'Should fill normal role' - though his workload cold get scaled back late. |
| 2. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. PHI |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. WAS |
| 4. | *Derrick Henry TEN at HOU Note: (Hamstring) I'm operating under the assumption that Henry returns this week. Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 5. | Aaron Jones GB at DET |
| 6. | Todd Gurley LA vs. ARI |
| 7. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. CLE Note: Big day didn't come to fruition - his stomach illness might have had something to do with that. But he ran 21 times for only 50 yards. |
| 8. | Alvin Kamara NO at CAR |
| 9. | Nick Chubb CLE at CIN |
| 10. | *Miles Sanders PHI at NYG Note: It's hard to see Jordan Howard taking back over from Sanders when Sanders has looked so good this month. |
| 11. | Marlon Mack IND at JAX |
| 12. | *Kenyan Drake ARZ at LAR Note: The playoff hero nobody knew they needed. |
| 13. | Austin Ekeler LAC at KC |
| 14. | *Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. OAK Note: Broke a recent slump with a 109-yard game against the Lions. |
| 15. | *Melvin Gordon LAC at KC Note: Had trouble finding room to run, but two short touchdowns bailed out his fantasy day. |
| 16. | *Damien Williams KC vs. LAC Note: Looked pretty good Sunday night, was clearly the Chiefs' top back. It helps him that Spencer Ware left with a hamstring injury. Ware has been placed on IR, which means LeSean McCoy will likely be active again. |
| 17. | Le'Veon Bell NYJ at BUF |
| 18. | Raheem Mostert SF at SEA |
| 19. | David Montgomery CHI at MIN |
| 20. | *Devonta Freeman ATL at TB Note: Early touchdowns eased the pain of Ollison vulturing another touchdown, his fourth, later in the game. |
| 21. | *DeAndre Washington OAK at DEN Note: Currently projecting him as the starter unless/until Jacobs gets cleared. If Jacobs returns, Washington drops to 40ish. Jacobs is listed as doubtful. |
| 22. | Ronald Jones TB vs. ATL |
| 23. | James White NE vs. MIA |
| 24. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. PIT Note: Could have a big role this week, unless the Ravens deem it prudent to protect him as well, in which case the carries could fall to Justice Hill. |
| 25. | Kerryon Johnson DET vs. GB |
| 26. | Rex Burkhead NE vs. MIA |
| 27. | *Ryquell Armstead JAC vs. IND Note: ***Expected to start with Fournette out.*** |
| 28. | *Mike Boone MIN vs. CHI Note: Lost a lot of snaps to Ameer Abdullah in the second half, with the Vikings trailing. Should get another shot, with Cook out and Mattison questionable. |
| 29. | Carlos Hyde HOU vs. TEN |
| 30. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at DAL Note: (Toe) Cleared from the injury list. |
| 31. | Kareem Hunt CLE at CIN |
| 32. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. SF Note: Re-signed with the Seahawks, along with Robert Turbin. Their roles are uncertain, but it's only them and rookie Travis Homer in the backfield now. Both Lynch and Turbin are expected to be active, albeit in undefined roles. My guess is that Lynch is most likely to be used in short-yardage and goal line situations. ***Ian Rapoport suggests that Lynch will get 10-15 touches.*** |
| 33. | Duke Johnson HOU vs. TEN |
| 34. | Patrick Laird MIA at NE |
| 35. | *Travis Homer SEA vs. SF Note: Could be the starter on Sunday night, though Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin will also be factors. |
| 36. | Chris Thompson WAS at DAL |
| 37. | *Jordan Howard PHI at NYG Note: (Shoulder) Expected to return in Week 17 - the Eagles released Jay Ajayi in anticipation of Howard's return. Finally cleared for contact and will be active Sunday, though Miles Sanders will remain the starter. |
| 38. | Tarik Cohen CHI at MIN |
| 39. | *Sony Michel NE vs. MIA Note: ***Popped up on the injury list Saturday with an illness.*** |
| 40. | Tevin Coleman SF at SEA |
| 41. | Justice Hill BAL vs. PIT |
| 42. | Dion Lewis TEN at HOU |
| 43. | Latavius Murray NO at CAR |
| 44. | Boston Scott PHI at NYG |
| 45. | Peyton Barber TB vs. ATL |
| 46. | Frank Gore BUF vs. NYJ |
| 47. | LeSean McCoy KC vs. LAC |
| 48. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS |
| 49. | *Nyheim Hines IND at JAX Note: Did you get credit for his two punt return touchdowns? Or do those only go towards teams? Could get more snaps this week with Jordan Wilkins out. |
| 50. | Ameer Abdullah MIN vs. CHI |
| 51. | Devine Ozigbo JAC vs. IND |
| 52. | *Jalen Richard OAK at DEN Note: Briefly left with an ankle issue. |
| 53. | Ty Montgomery NYJ at BUF |
| 54. | Royce Freeman DEN vs. OAK |
| 55. | Bo Scarbrough DET vs. GB |
| 56. | David Johnson ARZ at LAR |
| 57. | Malcolm Brown LA vs. ARI |
| 58. | Benny Snell Jr. PIT at BAL |
| 59. | Qadree Ollison ATL at TB |
| 60. | Brian Hill ATL at TB |
| 61. | *Robert Turbin SEA vs. SF Note: Signed with the Seahawks on Tuesday. |
| 62. | Bilal Powell NYJ at BUF |
| 63. | *Matt Breida SF at SEA Note: Played zero offensive snaps on Saturday night. |
| 64. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. CLE |
| 65. | *Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI Note: (Ankle) Listed as questionable. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 66. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. IND Note: (Neck) Listed as questionable. Ryquell Armsteam and Devine Ozigbo are the backups. ***Downgraded to doubtful, also has flu-like symptoms.*** |
| 67. | *Jamaal Williams GB at DET Note: Suffered a shoulder injury Monday night - he doesn't believe it will be a long-term issue, but we don't know what that means for this week. Listed as doubtful. Tyler Ervin is his replacement as Aaron Jones's backup. |
| 68. | *Josh Jacobs OAK at DEN Note: (Shoulder) Participated in Tuesday's walkthrough. Had a procedure Christmas night for an infection. Listed as doubtful. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 69. | *Jordan Wilkins IND at JAX Note: Garbage Time Hero. (Ankle/Knee) Ruled out for this week. |
| 70. | *James Conner PIT at BAL Note: (Quad) Status 'very much in question' for this week. Ruled out this week. |
| 71. | *Dalvin Cook MIN vs. CHI Note: (Shoulder) Unlikely to play in Week 17 with the Vikings' playoff spot locked at 6. Ruled out, along with a number of other Vikings starters. |
| 72. | *Devin Singletary BUF vs. NYJ Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 73. | *Mark Ingram BAL vs. PIT Note: (Calf) Ruled out this week. |
| 74. | *Chris Carson SEA vs. SF Note: Hip injury, placed on IR. |
| 75. | *C.J. Prosise SEA vs. SF Note: Broken arm, placed on IR. |
| 76. | *Myles Gaskin MIA at NE Note: (Ankle) Placed on IR Tuesday. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Michael Thomas NO at CAR Note: (Hand) Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list. |
| 2. | *Julio Jones ATL at TB Note: (Knee) Full practice Friday, has 35 targets the last two weeks. |
| 3. | Davante Adams GB at DET |
| 4. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. LAC |
| 5. | Robert Woods LA vs. ARI |
| 6. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. OAK |
| 7. | Allen Robinson CHI at MIN |
| 8. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. MIA Note: Briefly taken out last Saturday to be examined for a concussion, but later returned. (Knee/Shoulder) Limited practices all week, listed as questionable. |
| 9. | A.J. Brown TEN at HOU |
| 10. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. GB |
| 11. | DeVante Parker MIA at NE |
| 12. | *Amari Cooper DAL vs. WAS Note: Had just 24 yards despite getting 12 targets - including one huge drop. |
| 13. | *Tyler Boyd CIN vs. CLE Note: Appeared to cramp up at the end of regulation last week against Miami, but is not on this week's initial injury report. |
| 14. | Jamison Crowder NYJ at BUF |
| 15. | *Odell Beckham Jr. CLE at CIN Note: (Groin/Illness) Listed as questionable after sitting out practice on Friday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play. Friday's illness was a case of food poisoning.*** |
| 16. | Keenan Allen LAC at KC |
| 17. | Breshad Perriman TB vs. ATL |
| 18. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. PHI |
| 19. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI |
| 20. | T.Y. Hilton IND at JAX |
| 21. | *DJ Chark Jr. JAC vs. IND Note: (Ankle) Limited practice all week, but cleared from the injury list. |
| 22. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS |
| 23. | *Robby Anderson NYJ at BUF Note: (Calf) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable, but those limitations were described as precautionary. |
| 24. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: Had just one catch despite getting targeted eight times. |
| 25. | Mike Williams LAC at KC |
| 26. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Somehow had one target in a great matchup against Arizona. |
| 27. | Anthony Miller CHI at MIN |
| 28. | *Jarvis Landry CLE at CIN Note: (Hip) Full practice Friday, won't have an injury designation. |
| 29. | James Washington PIT at BAL |
| 30. | Emmanuel Sanders SF at SEA |
| 31. | Danny Amendola DET vs. GB |
| 32. | Chris Conley JAC vs. IND |
| 33. | Steven Sims Jr. WAS at DAL |
| 34. | *Deebo Samuel SF at SEA Note: (Undisclosed) Had a no-contact jersey at Tuesday's practice. (Shoulder) Cleared from the injury list even though he was limited to non-contact drills most of the week. |
| 35. | Diontae Johnson PIT at BAL |
| 36. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN at HOU Note: Could continue to play a big role, though Corey Davis has been cleared from the concussion protocol. Adam Humphries will sit out, however. |
| 37. | Justin Watson TB vs. ATL |
| 38. | Golden Tate NYG vs. PHI |
| 39. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAR |
| 40. | *Darius Slayton NYG vs. PHI Note: (Knee) Listed as limited on the initial injury report, which explains his lack of activity last week against Washington. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 41. | Greg Ward PHI at NYG |
| 42. | *Dede Westbrook JAC vs. IND Note: (Neck/Shoulder) Listed as questionable. |
| 43. | *Kenny Stills HOU vs. TEN Note: (Knee) Listed as questionable, might not have Watson throwing him the ball. |
| 44. | *Tyrell Williams OAK at DEN Note: (Foot) Limited practice Friday, but not on the injury list. |
| 45. | N'Keal Harry NE vs. MIA |
| 46. | Brandin Cooks LA vs. ARI |
| 47. | Hunter Renfrow OAK at DEN |
| 48. | Christian Kirk ARZ at LAR |
| 49. | *Allen Lazard GB at DET Note: (Ankle) Limited practices all week, but cleared from the injury list. |
| 50. | Keelan Cole JAC vs. IND |
| 51. | *Corey Davis TEN at HOU Note: One of two Titans receivers to suffer a concussion last week, along with Kalif Raymond. Tajae Sharpe had two touchdowns last week and could be very busy again this week. Cleared from the concussion protocol and doesn't carry an injury designation. |
| 52. | Zach Pascal IND at JAX |
| 53. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. NO |
| 54. | JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT at BAL |
| 55. | Sammy Watkins KC vs. LAC |
| 56. | Russell Gage ATL at TB |
| 57. | Isaiah Ford MIA at NE |
| 58. | Kendrick Bourne SF at SEA |
| 59. | Randall Cobb DAL vs. WAS |
| 60. | Willie Snead BAL vs. PIT |
| 61. | Marcus Johnson IND at JAX |
| 62. | John Ross CIN vs. CLE |
| 63. | Josh Reynolds LA vs. ARI |
| 64. | Kelvin Harmon WAS at DAL |
| 65. | Ted Ginn NO at CAR |
| 66. | Mohamed Sanu NE vs. MIA |
| 67. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. CHI Note: A threat to be rested this week - even if he plays, it probably won't be Cousins throwing him the ball. |
| 68. | *Adam Thielen MIN vs. CHI Note: Shut out against the Packers. Might not play this week. |
| 69. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. TEN Note: (Illness) Listed as questionable and did not practice Friday - even though Bill O'Brien said that he plans to play to win, the game might prove meaningless to the Texans if the Chiefs win earlier. ***Now expected to be active but not play.*** |
| 70. | *Marquise Brown BAL vs. PIT Note: Just two targets last week, and now the Ravens are resting Lamar Jackson this week. (Illness) Did not practice Friday, listed as questionable - could easily be a scratch on Sunday for a 4:25 kickoff. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 71. | *D.J. Moore CAR vs. NO Note: Suffered a concussion early in the loss to the Colts and remains in the protocol. Ruled out this week. |
| 72. | *Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL Note: Placed in the concussion protocol. Ruled out for Week 17. |
| 73. | *Will Fuller V HOU vs. TEN Note: Left last week's game with a groin injury and is unlikely to play this week, though he's technically 'day-to-day'. Officially ruled out. |
| 74. | *John Brown BUF vs. NYJ Note: Potential to be rested this week. ***INACTIVE** |
| 75. | *Cole Beasley BUF vs. NYJ Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 76. | *J.J. Arcega-Whiteside PHI at NYG Note: Re-injured his foot in the win over the Cowboys. Full practice Friday, so he'll be able to play Sunday. |
| 77. | *Nelson Agholor PHI at NYG Note: (Knee) Unlikely to play again this season. Out again this week. |
| 78. | *Demaryius Thomas NYJ at BUF Note: (Hamstring) Non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 79. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL Note: (Hamstring) Ruled out for the season finale. |
| 80. | *Taylor Gabriel CHI at MIN Note: (Concussion) Ruled out again. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC |
| 2. | George Kittle SF at SEA |
| 3. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. ARI |
| 4. | Darren Waller OAK at DEN |
| 5. | Jared Cook NO at CAR |
| 6. | Austin Hooper ATL at TB |
| 7. | *Dallas Goedert PHI at NYG Note: Had a huge game Sunday due to injuries to Zach Ertz and multiple Eagles wild receivers. It could be more of the same this week. |
| 8. | Hunter Henry LAC at KC |
| 9. | Jacob Hollister SEA vs. SF |
| 10. | Kaden Smith NYG vs. PHI |
| 11. | O.J. Howard TB vs. ATL |
| 12. | Jonnu Smith TEN at HOU |
| 13. | Mike Gesicki MIA at NE |
| 14. | Darren Fells HOU vs. TEN |
| 15. | Cameron Brate TB vs. ATL |
| 16. | Noah Fant DEN vs. OAK |
| 17. | Hayden Hurst BAL vs. PIT |
| 18. | Jack Doyle IND at JAX |
| 19. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: (Knee) No injury designation this week. |
| 20. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. CHI |
| 21. | *Ricky Seals-Jones CLE at CIN Note: (Illness) Listed as questionable. |
| 22. | Irv Smith Jr. MIN vs. CHI |
| 23. | *Ian Thomas CAR vs. NO Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
| 24. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. CLE |
| 25. | *Gerald Everett LA vs. ARI Note: Only one target in his return to action - he's clearly taken a back seat to Tyler Higbee. |
| 26. | Jason Witten DAL vs. WAS |
| 27. | Vance McDonald PIT at BAL |
| 28. | Jesse James DET vs. GB |
| 29. | Jesper Horsted CHI at MIN |
| 30. | Jordan Akins HOU vs. TEN |
| 31. | Blake Jarwin DAL vs. WAS |
| 32. | Nick Vannett PIT at BAL |
| 33. | Jimmy Graham GB at DET |
| 34. | Daniel Brown NYJ at BUF |
| 35. | *David Njoku CLE at CIN Note: Healthy scratch last week. ***Freddie Kitchens was non-committal about Njoku's status for this week.*** |
| 36. | *Dawson Knox BUF vs. NYJ Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 37. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. PIT Note: Good bet to be limited at best this week. (Ankle) Listed as questionable. ***Isn't expected to play.*** |
| 38. | *Zach Ertz PHI at NYG Note: Suffered a fractured rib against the Cowboys. Later returned to the game, but wasn't able to practice to start this week. Officially ruled out this week. ***Might be available next week if the Eagles make it.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO Note: 'Should fill normal role' - though his workload cold get scaled back late. |
| 2. | *Michael Thomas NO at CAR Note: (Hand) Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list. |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. PHI |
| 4. | *Julio Jones ATL at TB Note: (Knee) Full practice Friday, has 35 targets the last two weeks. |
| 5. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. WAS |
| 6. | *Derrick Henry TEN at HOU Note: (Hamstring) I'm operating under the assumption that Henry returns this week. Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 7. | Aaron Jones GB at DET |
| 8. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. TEN Note: (Illness) Listed as questionable and did not practice Friday - even though Bill O'Brien said that he plans to play to win, the game might prove meaningless to the Texans if the Chiefs win earlier. ***Now expected to be active but not play.*** |
| 9. | Davante Adams GB at DET |
| 10. | Todd Gurley LA vs. ARI |
| 11. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. IND Note: (Neck) Listed as questionable. Ryquell Armsteam and Devine Ozigbo are the backups. ***Downgraded to doubtful, also has flu-like symptoms.*** |
| 12. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. LAC |
| 13. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC |
| 14. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. CLE Note: Big day didn't come to fruition - his stomach illness might have had something to do with that. But he ran 21 times for only 50 yards. |
| 15. | Alvin Kamara NO at CAR |
| 16. | Robert Woods LA vs. ARI |
| 17. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. OAK |
| 18. | Allen Robinson CHI at MIN |
| 19. | George Kittle SF at SEA |
| 20. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. ARI |
| 21. | Nick Chubb CLE at CIN |
| 22. | *Miles Sanders PHI at NYG Note: It's hard to see Jordan Howard taking back over from Sanders when Sanders has looked so good this month. |
| 23. | Marlon Mack IND at JAX |
| 24. | *Kenyan Drake ARZ at LAR Note: The playoff hero nobody knew they needed. |
| 25. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. MIA Note: Briefly taken out last Saturday to be examined for a concussion, but later returned. (Knee/Shoulder) Limited practices all week, listed as questionable. |
| 26. | A.J. Brown TEN at HOU |
| 27. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. GB |
| 28. | Darren Waller OAK at DEN |
| 29. | *Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. OAK Note: Broke a recent slump with a 109-yard game against the Lions. |
| 30. | *Melvin Gordon LAC at KC Note: Had trouble finding room to run, but two short touchdowns bailed out his fantasy day. |
| 31. | DeVante Parker MIA at NE |
| 32. | *Amari Cooper DAL vs. WAS Note: Had just 24 yards despite getting 12 targets - including one huge drop. |
| 33. | *Tyler Boyd CIN vs. CLE Note: Appeared to cramp up at the end of regulation last week against Miami, but is not on this week's initial injury report. |
| 34. | *Odell Beckham Jr. CLE at CIN Note: (Groin/Illness) Listed as questionable after sitting out practice on Friday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play. Friday's illness was a case of food poisoning.*** |
| 35. | Keenan Allen LAC at KC |
| 36. | *Damien Williams KC vs. LAC Note: Looked pretty good Sunday night, was clearly the Chiefs' top back. It helps him that Spencer Ware left with a hamstring injury. Ware has been placed on IR, which means LeSean McCoy will likely be active again. |
| 37. | Raheem Mostert SF at SEA |
| 38. | David Montgomery CHI at MIN |
| 39. | *Devonta Freeman ATL at TB Note: Early touchdowns eased the pain of Ollison vulturing another touchdown, his fourth, later in the game. |
| 40. | T.Y. Hilton IND at JAX |
| 41. | Breshad Perriman TB vs. ATL |
| 42. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. CHI Note: A threat to be rested this week - even if he plays, it probably won't be Cousins throwing him the ball. |
| 43. | Austin Ekeler LAC at KC |
| 44. | Jared Cook NO at CAR |
| 45. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI |
| 46. | *DJ Chark Jr. JAC vs. IND Note: (Ankle) Limited practice all week, but cleared from the injury list. |
| 47. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS |
| 48. | *DeAndre Washington OAK at DEN Note: Currently projecting him as the starter unless/until Jacobs gets cleared. If Jacobs returns, Washington drops to 40ish. Jacobs is listed as doubtful. |
| 49. | Le'Veon Bell NYJ at BUF |
| 50. | Ronald Jones TB vs. ATL |
| 51. | *Devin Singletary BUF vs. NYJ Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 52. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. PIT Note: Could have a big role this week, unless the Ravens deem it prudent to protect him as well, in which case the carries could fall to Justice Hill. |
| 53. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: Had just one catch despite getting targeted eight times. |
| 54. | Mike Williams LAC at KC |
| 55. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. PHI |
| 56. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Somehow had one target in a great matchup against Arizona. |
| 57. | Anthony Miller CHI at MIN |
| 58. | *Mike Boone MIN vs. CHI Note: Lost a lot of snaps to Ameer Abdullah in the second half, with the Vikings trailing. Should get another shot, with Cook out and Mattison questionable. |
| 59. | *Sony Michel NE vs. MIA Note: ***Popped up on the injury list Saturday with an illness.*** |
| 60. | Carlos Hyde HOU vs. TEN |
| 61. | Austin Hooper ATL at TB |
| 62. | *Jarvis Landry CLE at CIN Note: (Hip) Full practice Friday, won't have an injury designation. |
| 63. | *Dallas Goedert PHI at NYG Note: Had a huge game Sunday due to injuries to Zach Ertz and multiple Eagles wild receivers. It could be more of the same this week. |
| 64. | James White NE vs. MIA |
| 65. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at DAL Note: (Toe) Cleared from the injury list. |
| 66. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN at HOU Note: Could continue to play a big role, though Corey Davis has been cleared from the concussion protocol. Adam Humphries will sit out, however. |
| 67. | James Washington PIT at BAL |
| 68. | *Robby Anderson NYJ at BUF Note: (Calf) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable, but those limitations were described as precautionary. |
| 69. | Emmanuel Sanders SF at SEA |
| 70. | Danny Amendola DET vs. GB |
| 71. | Chris Conley JAC vs. IND |
| 72. | Kareem Hunt CLE at CIN |
| 73. | Patrick Laird MIA at NE |
| 74. | *Travis Homer SEA vs. SF Note: Could be the starter on Sunday night, though Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin will also be factors. |
| 75. | Steven Sims Jr. WAS at DAL |
| 76. | Diontae Johnson PIT at BAL |
| 77. | Jamison Crowder NYJ at BUF |
| 78. | *Kenny Stills HOU vs. TEN Note: (Knee) Listed as questionable, might not have Watson throwing him the ball. |
| 79. | Justin Watson TB vs. ATL |
| 80. | Golden Tate NYG vs. PHI |
| 81. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAR |
| 82. | Hunter Henry LAC at KC |
| 83. | Jacob Hollister SEA vs. SF |
| 84. | Kerryon Johnson DET vs. GB |
| 85. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. SF Note: Re-signed with the Seahawks, along with Robert Turbin. Their roles are uncertain, but it's only them and rookie Travis Homer in the backfield now. Both Lynch and Turbin are expected to be active, albeit in undefined roles. My guess is that Lynch is most likely to be used in short-yardage and goal line situations. ***Ian Rapoport suggests that Lynch will get 10-15 touches.*** |
| 86. | Duke Johnson HOU vs. TEN |
| 87. | *Adam Thielen MIN vs. CHI Note: Shut out against the Packers. Might not play this week. |
| 88. | *Dede Westbrook JAC vs. IND Note: (Neck/Shoulder) Listed as questionable. |
| 89. | *John Brown BUF vs. NYJ Note: Potential to be rested this week. ***INACTIVE** |
| 90. | Chris Thompson WAS at DAL |
Kickers
| 1. | Wil Lutz NO at CAR |
| 2. | Harrison Butker KC vs. LAC |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. PIT |
| 4. | Robbie Gould SF at SEA |
| 5. | Mason Crosby GB at DET |
| 6. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. TEN |
| 7. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. ARI |
| 8. | Younghoe Koo ATL at TB |
| 9. | *Matt Gay TB vs. ATL Note: Injured his back making a tackle after a blocked kick Saturday, limited in Wednesday's practice. Full practice Thursday. |
| 10. | Jake Elliott PHI at NYG |
| 11. | Chris Boswell PIT at BAL |
| 12. | Michael Badgley LAC at KC |
| 13. | Josh Lambo JAC vs. IND |
| 14. | Austin Seibert CLE at CIN |
| 15. | Dan Bailey MIN vs. CHI |
| 16. | Jason Myers SEA vs. SF |
| 17. | Zane Gonzalez ARZ at LAR |
| 18. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at DAL |
| 19. | Chase McLaughlin IND at JAX |
| 20. | Jason Sanders MIA at NE |
| 21. | Nick Folk NE vs. MIA |
| 22. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. OAK |
| 23. | Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. NYJ |
| 24. | *Matt Prater DET vs. GB Note: (Illness) Listed as questionable. |
| 25. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. PHI |
| 26. | Kai Forbath DAL vs. WAS |
| 27. | Greg Joseph TEN at HOU |
| 28. | Randy Bullock CIN vs. CLE |
| 29. | Daniel Carlson OAK at DEN |
| 30. | Eddy Pineiro CHI at MIN |
| 31. | Joey Slye CAR vs. NO |
| 32. | Sam Ficken NYJ at BUF |
Defenses
| 1. | *New Orleans Saints at CAR Note: Gets to feast on Will Grier. |
| 2. | New England Patriots vs. MIA |
| 3. | Green Bay Packers at DET |
| 4. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. LAC |
| 5. | *Los Angeles Rams vs. ARI Note: Could be facing Brett Hundley and not Kyler Murray. |
| 6. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at BAL Note: Remember, they're facing RG3 or Trace McSorely, not Lamar Jackson. |
| 7. | Denver Broncos vs. OAK |
| 8. | Indianapolis Colts at JAX |
| 9. | Chicago Bears at MIN |
| 10. | Philadelphia Eagles at NYG |
| 11. | Houston Texans vs. TEN |
| 12. | Tennessee Titans at HOU |
| 13. | New York Jets at BUF |
| 14. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. PIT Note: Likely to rest a substantial number of their defensive stalwarts too - though even still, they're up against Duck. |
| 15. | Atlanta Falcons at TB |
| 16. | Minnesota Vikings vs. CHI |
| 17. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ATL |
| 18. | *San Francisco 49ers at SEA Note: Quietly have been very shaky the last three weeks. |
| 19. | Dallas Cowboys vs. WAS |
| 20. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 21. | Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ |
| 22. | Los Angeles Chargers at KC |
| 23. | Washington Redskins at DAL |
| 24. | Oakland Raiders at DEN |
| 25. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE |
| 26. | New York Giants vs. PHI |
| 27. | Detroit Lions vs. GB |
| 28. | Cleveland Browns at CIN |
| 29. | Miami Dolphins at NE |
| 30. | Arizona Cardinals at LAR |
| 31. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. IND |
| 32. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |
