This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***BYE WEEKS - Carolina, Pittsburgh. First posted Tuesday, 11/18. Sunday update complete.***
Vlad Sedler steps in for Jeff Erickson again this week after waking Mychal Rivera up from his career-long slumber in Week 9.
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.
***BYE WEEKS - Carolina, Pittsburgh. First posted Tuesday, 11/18. Sunday update complete.***
Vlad Sedler steps in for Jeff Erickson again this week after waking Mychal Rivera up from his career-long slumber in Week 9.
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 - Carolina, Pittsburgh. First posted Tuesday, 11/18. Updated Thursday, 11/20. Sunday update complete***
Quarterback
| 1. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Jax |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Min |
| 3. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Mia |
| 4. | Tom Brady NE vs. Det |
| 5. | *Drew Brees NO vs. Bal Note: Brees has a paltry 6.21 YPA over his last two games and will have to get more out of WRs Marques Colston and Kenny Stills with Cooks out for the year. |
| 6. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. TB |
| 7. | Mark Sanchez PHI vs. Ten |
| 8. | Tony Romo DAL at NYG Note: Romo practiced in full Thursday and is good to go this weekend. |
| 9. | Matthew Stafford DET at NE |
| 10. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Cle |
| 11. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Ari |
| 12. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Was Note: Kaepernick has only one outing with 300+ yards this year - Week 6 @ STL - it's also his only game with three passing touchdowns. |
| 13. | *Philip Rivers SD vs. StL |
| 14. | *Brian Hoyer CLE at Atl Note: Hoyer gladly welcomes Josh Gordon back into the fray. Hoyer connected with seven different receivers in Week 11 but had an abysmal 30 incompletions. |
| 15. | Josh McCown TB at Chi |
| 16. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Den |
| 17. | Andy Dalton CIN at Hou |
| 18. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Dal |
| 19. | *Kyle Orton BUF vs. NYJ Note: (Toe) - Orton hopes to rebound against the a Jets squad allowing a league-high 25 passing TDs. Orton has completed just one TD pass in his last two games (but nine in his previous four). |
| 20. | Joe Flacco BAL at NO |
| 21. | *Robert Griffin WAS at SF Note: Griffin may have his hands full with a 49ers team that leads the NFL with 16 interceptions. |
| 22. | Michael Vick NYJ at Buf |
| 23. | Shaun Hill STL at SD |
| 24. | Drew Stanton ARZ at Sea |
| 25. | Ryan Mallett HOU vs. Cin |
| 26. | Zach Mettenberger TEN at Phi |
| 27. | *Blake Bortles JAC at Ind Note: Bortles leads the league with 14 interceptions and faces a Colts defense likely chomping at the bit after getting thrashed by the Patriots. |
| 28. | Alex Smith KC at Oak |
| 29. | *Derek Carr OAK vs. KC Note: (Quad) - Carr missed practice for the second straight day and it's still not clear whether Carr is in danger of missing Thursday's game.Carr is active for the Thursday night tilt. |
| 30. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIN vs. GB Note: Teddy 'Don't Call Him Ballgame'. Zero multi-touchdown games in his young career, but may have to throw a lot if the Packers build their weekly lead. |
| 31. | EJ Manuel BUF vs. NYJ |
Running Backs
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL at NYG |
| 2. | Jamaal Charles KC at Oak |
| 3. | Matt Forte CHI vs. TB |
| 4. | Eddie Lacy GB at Min |
| 5. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari Note: (Back) - Pete Carroll says Lynch is 'banged up'. He may not practice until Friday, but shouldn't be in danger of missing the Week 12 matchup against the Cardinals.Lynch practiced Friday and is expected to be active. |
| 6. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Ten |
| 7. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Bal |
| 8. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Mia |
| 9. | Denard Robinson JAC at Ind |
| 10. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. StL |
| 11. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Dal |
| 12. | Justin Forsett BAL at NO |
| 13. | Alfred Morris WAS at SF |
| 14. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Hou |
| 15. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Sea Note: Ellington has a 2.9 YPC over his last four games (81 carries, 231 yards). Ellington is listed as probable but practiced all week. |
| 16. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Atl Note: Crowell has gained a full yard-per-carry more than fellow RB Terrance West this year (4.6 to 3.6). Ben Tate was waived on Tuesday.***Crowell is listed as the starter.*** |
| 17. | Frank Gore SF vs. Was |
| 18. | Shane Vereen NE vs. Det |
| 19. | *Trent Richardson IND vs. Jax Note: Richardson should expect to see the lion's share of carries with Bradshaw out for the year. |
| 20. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at Hou Note: (Hip/Clavicle) - Coach Marvin Lewis intimated that Bernard would practice this week.Bernard practiced Thursday and claims to 'feel good'.***Bernard is active.*** |
| 21. | Tre Mason STL at SD |
| 22. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Cin |
| 23. | *Lamar Miller MIA at Den Note: ***Miller is questionable, dealing with knee and shoulder ailments, but is expected to play.*** |
| 24. | Terrance West CLE at Atl |
| 25. | *Joique Bell DET at NE Note: (Ankle) - ***Bell practiced all week but was limited. Expect Bell to get the bulk of the carries on Sunday.*** |
| 26. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. GB Note: (Back) - McKinnon missed practice on Wednesday due to a minor back injury but is expected to be active on Sunday against the Packers.***McKinnon practiced Friday, is listed as probable but should get the majority of carries.*** |
| 27. | Bishop Sankey TEN at Phi |
| 28. | *Charles Sims TB at Chi Note: The rookie out-snapped Bobby Rainey (33 to 19) in Week 11. |
| 29. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. NYJ |
| 30. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Ten |
| 31. | Chris Ivory NYJ at Buf |
| 32. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Cle |
| 33. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at NO |
| 34. | Chris Johnson NYJ at Buf |
| 35. | *Latavius Murray OAK vs. KC Note: It's time for the 0-10 Raiders to give Murray a shot. He rushed four times for 47 yards and played a career-high 27 snaps in Week 11. Don't be surprised if he's the first player to score a rushing touchdown against the Chiefs on Thursday. |
| 36. | Knile Davis KC at Oak |
| 37. | *Doug Martin TB at Chi Note: (Ankle) - Martin logged some practice time last week, but was ultimately held out of the Bucs' Week 11 game. Charles Sims had more snaps and carries than Bobby Rainey last week and may start this week.***Martin is active.*** |
| 38. | Roy Helu WAS at SF |
| 39. | Theo Riddick DET at NE |
| 40. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC |
| 41. | *Jonas Gray NE vs. Det Note: More than half of Gray's 70 carries this season came in his Week 11 monster stat-stuffer. Don't be surprised if Coach Bill gameplans for Vereen (one carry in Week 11). Coach Bill hates fantasy.***Gray overslept Friday's practice and the Pats nabbed Blount off waivers.*** |
| 42. | *Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Cle Note: Freeman should receive more snaps going forward with Antone Smith out and Steven Jackson looking old and slow. |
| 43. | Bryce Brown BUF vs. NYJ |
| 44. | *Ben Tate MIN vs. GB Note: Tate was waived by the Browns on Tuesday.Tate was picked up off waivers by the Vikings and will see a handful of snaps if Matt Asiata is out, but let's be sure he's active first. |
| 45. | Bobby Rainey TB at Chi |
| 46. | Benny Cunningham STL at SD |
| 47. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Was |
| 48. | Bernard Pierce BAL at NO |
| 49. | *Dan Herron IND vs. Jax Note: 'Boom' steps in to help Richardson out with some carries for the stretch run. |
| 50. | Anthony Dixon BUF vs. NYJ |
| 51. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. Bal |
| 52. | Christine Michael SEA vs. Ari |
| 53. | Branden Oliver SD vs. StL |
| 54. | Andre Williams NYG vs. Dal |
| 55. | James Starks GB at Min |
| 56. | Chris Polk PHI vs. Ten |
| 57. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. Bal Note: (Rib/Shoulder) - Thomas has missed the last four games. It'll be another big workload for Ingram if Thomas can't play.Thomas was limited in practice and his status for the game is still up in the air. |
| 58. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Det |
| 59. | Joseph Randle DAL at NYG |
| 60. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Buf |
| 61. | Juwan Thompson DEN vs. Mia |
| 62. | Toby Gerhart JAC at Ind |
| 63. | Dexter McCluster TEN at Phi |
| 64. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Cle |
| 65. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Den |
| 66. | Jonathan Grimes HOU vs. Cin |
| 67. | Donald Brown SD vs. StL |
| 68. | Shonn Greene TEN at Phi |
| 69. | Damien Williams MIA at Den |
| 70. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Ari |
| 71. | De'Anthony Thomas KC at Oak |
| 72. | Marion Grice ARZ at Sea |
| 73. | Maurice Jones-Drew OAK vs. KC |
| 74. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI vs. TB |
| 75. | Lance Dunbar DAL at NYG |
| 76. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Cin Note: (Groin) - Foster missed practice on Thursday and looks like a true game-time decision.***Foster is inactive, fire up Alfred Blue*** |
| 77. | *Khiry Robinson NO vs. Bal Note: (Arm) - Robinson is not expected to return to practice this week. |
| 78. | *Reggie Bush DET at NE Note: (Ankle) - Bush should be eased back into the mix with some carries. He's been a limited participant in practice this week.***Bush is inactive. Look for Riddick to get some catches.*** |
| 79. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. GB Note: (Concussion) - Asiata missed practice Thursday and there's no indication of his progress.***Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed on Friday that Asiata will miss the game. Ben Tate is a sneaky TD vulture option if he plays.*** |
| 80. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. Jax Note: (Fibula) - Bradshaw fractured his fibula against the Patriots and is out indefinitely. |
| 81. | *Antone Smith ATL vs. Cle Note: (Leg) - Smith is out for the season with a broken leg. With Jackson looking slower each week it may be time for the Devonta Freeman show. |
| 82. | *Peyton Hillis NYG vs. Dal Note: (Concussion) - Hills was placed on season-ending injured reserve. |
| 83. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Mia Note: (Foot) - Expected to miss the Week 12 tilt against the Dolphins and possibly more. |
| 84. | *Montee Ball DEN vs. Mia Note: (Groin) - Ball tweaked his groin in his return and is likely sidelined for the next 2-3 weeks.***Ball has officially been ruled out.*** |
| 85. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: (Suspension) - Peterson was suspended without pay for the remainder of the season. He is on the Commissioner Exempt List for the time being. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Mia Note: Thomas will literally have his hands full if Emmanuel Sanders and/or Julius Thomas are out. |
| 2. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
| 3. | Dez Bryant DAL at NYG |
| 4. | Calvin Johnson DET at NE |
| 5. | *Randall Cobb GB at Min Note: Cobb is the only receiver with double-digit touchdown catches. He's topped 100 yards in three of his last four games. |
| 6. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax Note: Hilton had his least productive outing of the season (3-for-7, 24 yards) in Week 11 but has at least five receptions in 8-of-10 games. |
| 7. | A.J. Green CIN at Hou |
| 8. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. TB |
| 9. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Ten |
| 10. | *Mike Evans TB at Chi Note: Evans has 60 more receiving yards than any other player over the last four weeks - 536. |
| 11. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Cle Note: Jones is hoping to return to practice Friday after an illness. He'll be fine for Week 12 but may be tied up by Browns' CB Joe Haden.***Jones is active.*** |
| 12. | Sammy Watkins BUF vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. TB |
| 14. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cin |
| 15. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Dal |
| 16. | *Josh Gordon CLE at Atl Note: Last season's receiving yards leader (1,646) will be welcomed back with opened arms (and hopefully open looks).***Gordon is expected to see just 20-30 snaps on Sunday.*** |
| 17. | Roddy White ATL vs. Cle Note: White has scored a touchdown in three of his last four games and has at least six receptions in each of those outings. |
| 18. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Mia Note: (Concussion) - Sanders is expected to miss practice time this week.Sanders finally practiced on Friday and looks to have a better chance than TE Julius Thomas to play Sunday. |
| 19. | Golden Tate DET at NE |
| 20. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at SF Note: Jackson leads all receivers with at least 20 receptions in YPA (20.5). |
| 21. | Vincent Jackson TB at Chi |
| 22. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Cin |
| 23. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Was |
| 24. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Det |
| 25. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Ten Note: Matthews has caught three touchdown passes in his last two games and appears to have built a nice rapport with Mark Sanchez. |
| 26. | *Mike Wallace MIA at Den Note: (Knee) - Wallace was limited at practice Thursday but is expected to be active on Sunday. |
| 27. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Was |
| 28. | Keenan Allen SD vs. StL |
| 29. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Jax |
| 30. | Marques Colston NO vs. Bal |
| 31. | Torrey Smith BAL at NO |
| 32. | Kendall Wright TEN at Phi |
| 33. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Det Note: (Thigh) - Edelman was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, but has been playing through the injury and should continue to do so.Edelman is active.*** |
| 34. | Percy Harvin NYJ at Buf |
| 35. | *Rueben Randle NYG vs. Dal Note: Randle had his first 100+ receiving yard game of the season against the 49ers in Week 11 and has not found the end zone since Week 5. |
| 36. | Steve Smith BAL at NO |
| 37. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Bal |
| 38. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Hou |
| 39. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Ind |
| 40. | Terrance Williams DAL at NYG |
| 41. | *Pierre Garcon WAS at SF Note: Garcon has 31 receiving yards or less in 6-of-10 games this year and only 21 receiving yards in his last two. |
| 42. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Atl |
| 43. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at Den Note: (Shoulder) - Landry was limited at practice Thursday but is expected to be active on Sunday. |
| 44. | Kenny Britt STL at SD |
| 45. | John Brown ARZ at Sea |
| 46. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Sea |
| 47. | Davante Adams GB at Min |
| 48. | *Greg Jennings MIN vs. GB Note: (Rib) - Jennings returned to action last Sunday after being removed in the second quarter with a minor hip injury.Jennings is active.*** |
| 49. | Eric Decker NYJ at Buf |
| 50. | *Dwayne Bowe KC at Oak Note: Bowe hopes to be the first Chiefs' wide receiver to score a touchdown this season. |
| 51. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 52. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Mia |
| 53. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Ind Note: Hurns is expected to start opposite Cecil Shorts but may have to tangle with shutdown corner, Vontae Davis. |
| 54. | Justin Hunter TEN at Phi |
| 55. | Steve Johnson SF vs. Was |
| 56. | James Jones OAK vs. KC |
| 57. | Andre Holmes OAK vs. KC |
| 58. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. StL |
| 59. | Robert Woods BUF vs. NYJ |
| 60. | Charles Johnson MIN vs. GB |
| 61. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. GB |
| 62. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Ari |
| 63. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Cle |
| 64. | Chris Hogan BUF vs. NYJ |
| 65. | Brian Hartline MIA at Den |
| 66. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. Ten |
| 67. | Miles Austin CLE at Atl |
| 68. | Andre Caldwell DEN vs. Mia |
| 69. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Bal |
| 70. | Preston Parker NYG vs. Dal |
| 71. | Louis Murphy TB at Chi |
| 72. | Travis Benjamin CLE at Atl |
| 73. | Brice Butler OAK vs. KC |
| 74. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Ari |
| 75. | Brandon Lloyd SF vs. Was |
| 76. | Tavon Austin STL at SD |
| 77. | Kenbrell Thompkins OAK vs. KC |
| 78. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Buf |
| 79. | Andre Roberts WAS at SF |
| 80. | Marqise Lee JAC at Ind |
| 81. | Eddie Royal SD vs. StL |
| 82. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Det |
| 83. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Jax |
| 84. | Hakeem Nicks IND vs. Jax |
| 85. | Taylor Gabriel CLE at Atl |
| 86. | Devin Hester ATL vs. Cle |
| 87. | *Jarius Wright MIN vs. GB Note: (Hamstring) - Wright left Sunday's game, but later returned.Wright missed practice again and may be questionable.***Wright is active*** |
| 88. | Corey Fuller DET at NE |
| 89. | Jeremy Ross DET at NE |
| 90. | Corey Washington NYG vs. Dal |
| 91. | Nate Washington TEN at Phi |
| 92. | Brandon Gibson MIA at Den |
| 93. | Rishard Matthews MIA at Den |
| 94. | Marquess Wilson CHI vs. TB |
| 95. | Derek Hagan TEN at Phi |
| 96. | Cody Latimer DEN vs. Mia |
| 97. | Joseph Morgan NO vs. Bal |
| 98. | Jarrett Boykin GB at Min |
| 99. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea Note: (Ankle) - Fitzgerald will be a game-time decision and unfortunately the Cardinals play in the afternoon slot again, so be prepared with a replacement Sunday morning. |
| 100. | *Donnie Avery KC at Oak Note: (Groin) - Avery was limited again in Tuesday's practice.Avery is ruled out for TNF. |
| 101. | *Brandin Cooks NO vs. Bal Note: (Thumb) - The Saints placed Cooks on season-ending injured reserve. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Det |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Bal |
| 3. | Antonio Gates SD vs. StL |
| 4. | *Travis Kelce KC at Oak Note: (Ribs/Shoulder) - Kelce was a full practice participant today and should be ready to go for Thursday Night Football.*Kelce is listed as active.* |
| 5. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Jax |
| 6. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. TB |
| 7. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. KC |
| 8. | Jason Witten DAL at NYG |
| 9. | *Delanie Walker TEN at Phi Note: (Concussion) - Walker was a full participant in Wednesday's practice but still needs to be cleared by team doctors.***Walker was cleared by doctors and may be ready to play. Though he is listed as probable.*** |
| 10. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Dal |
| 11. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Ten |
| 12. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Was |
| 13. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind Note: Lewis was activated on Monday, has been practicing and should serve as the Jaguars starting tight end. Lewis is a solid check-down option for rookie QB Blake Bortles. |
| 14. | Niles Paul WAS at SF |
| 15. | Owen Daniels BAL at NO |
| 16. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. GB Note: Rudolph was eased back in against the Bears, playing only 14 snaps with no targets. Week 12 can be no worse (barring injury). |
| 17. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Hou |
| 18. | Jace Amaro NYJ at Buf |
| 19. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Mia |
| 20. | Tim Wright NE vs. Det |
| 21. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at Chi |
| 22. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Ten |
| 23. | Eric Ebron DET at NE |
| 24. | Chase Coffman TEN at Phi |
| 25. | Andrew Quarless GB at Min |
| 26. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. NYJ |
| 27. | John Carlson ARZ at Sea |
| 28. | Richard Rodgers GB at Min |
| 29. | *Garrett Graham HOU vs. Cin Note: Graham caught his first touchdown pass of the season but is a risky start unless you're in two-TE leagues. |
| 30. | Ladarius Green SD vs. StL |
| 31. | Chase Ford MIN vs. GB |
| 32. | Levine Toilolo ATL vs. Cle |
| 33. | Jim Dray CLE at Atl |
| 34. | Cooper Helfet SEA vs. Ari |
| 35. | Clay Harbor JAC at Ind |
| 36. | Ben Watson NO vs. Bal |
| 37. | *Anthony Fasano KC at Oak Note: (Knee) - Fasano missed Week 11, but was limited in practice both Monday and Tuesday.*Fasano is listed as active for the TNF game.* |
| 38. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Atl |
| 39. | Luke Willson SEA vs. Ari |
| 40. | Gavin Escobar DAL at NYG |
| 41. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ at Buf |
| 42. | *Jared Cook STL at SD Note: (Back) - Cook is questionable for Sunday's game. |
| 43. | *Charles Clay MIA at Den Note: (Hamstring/Knee) - Clay missed practice on Thursday. Stay tuned for his status this weekend.***Clay is doubtful to play on Sunday.*** |
| 44. | *Julius Thomas DEN vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) - Thomas had an MRI on Monday and it appears that the ankle sprain is not as bad as originally thought. Thomas has yet to practice this week, is listed as questionable and is iffy to play. |
| 45. | *Dwayne Allen IND vs. Jax Note: (Ankle) - Tuesday's signing of tight end Weslye Saunders may signify that the Colts are prepared to battle without Allen for a week or two. ***Allen has been ruled out.*** |
| 46. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at NE Note: (Foot) - Pettigrew was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 47. | *Jordan Reed WAS at SF Note: (Hamstring) - Reed has yet to practice this week. Get ready to fire up Niles Paul if needed.***Fire up Paul if you have him - Reed was ruled out.*** |
| 48. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Atl Note: (Concussion) - Coach Pettine is hopeful that Cameron's return is 'on the horizon', but it doesn't look like that will happen in Week 12.***Cameron has been ruled out.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL at NYG |
| 2. | Matt Forte CHI vs. TB |
| 3. | Jamaal Charles KC at Oak |
| 4. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Det |
| 5. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Mia Note: Thomas will literally have his hands full if Emmanuel Sanders and/or Julius Thomas are out. |
| 6. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
| 7. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Bal |
| 8. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax Note: Hilton had his least productive outing of the season (3-for-7, 24 yards) in Week 11 but has at least five receptions in 8-of-10 games. |
| 9. | Dez Bryant DAL at NYG |
| 10. | Calvin Johnson DET at NE |
| 11. | Eddie Lacy GB at Min |
| 12. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Ten |
| 13. | *Randall Cobb GB at Min Note: Cobb is the only receiver with double-digit touchdown catches. He's topped 100 yards in three of his last four games. |
| 14. | A.J. Green CIN at Hou |
| 15. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. TB |
| 16. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Ten |
| 17. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari Note: (Back) - Pete Carroll says Lynch is 'banged up'. He may not practice until Friday, but shouldn't be in danger of missing the Week 12 matchup against the Cardinals.Lynch practiced Friday and is expected to be active. |
| 18. | *Mike Evans TB at Chi Note: Evans has 60 more receiving yards than any other player over the last four weeks - 536. |
| 19. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Cle Note: Jones is hoping to return to practice Friday after an illness. He'll be fine for Week 12 but may be tied up by Browns' CB Joe Haden.***Jones is active.*** |
| 20. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. TB |
| 21. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Dal |
| 22. | *Josh Gordon CLE at Atl Note: Last season's receiving yards leader (1,646) will be welcomed back with opened arms (and hopefully open looks).***Gordon is expected to see just 20-30 snaps on Sunday.*** |
| 23. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Mia |
| 24. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Mia Note: (Concussion) - Sanders is expected to miss practice time this week.Sanders finally practiced on Friday and looks to have a better chance than TE Julius Thomas to play Sunday. |
| 25. | Sammy Watkins BUF vs. NYJ |
| 26. | Shane Vereen NE vs. Det |
| 27. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cin |
| 28. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Sea Note: Ellington has a 2.9 YPC over his last four games (81 carries, 231 yards). Ellington is listed as probable but practiced all week. |
| 29. | Golden Tate DET at NE |
| 30. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Bal |
| 31. | Denard Robinson JAC at Ind |
| 32. | Antonio Gates SD vs. StL |
| 33. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. StL |
| 34. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Hou |
| 35. | Vincent Jackson TB at Chi |
| 36. | Roddy White ATL vs. Cle Note: White has scored a touchdown in three of his last four games and has at least six receptions in each of those outings. |
| 37. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at Hou Note: (Hip/Clavicle) - Coach Marvin Lewis intimated that Bernard would practice this week.Bernard practiced Thursday and claims to 'feel good'.***Bernard is active.*** |
| 38. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Dal |
| 39. | Alfred Morris WAS at SF |
| 40. | *Travis Kelce KC at Oak Note: (Ribs/Shoulder) - Kelce was a full practice participant today and should be ready to go for Thursday Night Football.*Kelce is listed as active.* |
| 41. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Jax |
| 42. | Justin Forsett BAL at NO |
| 43. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Ten Note: Matthews has caught three touchdown passes in his last two games and appears to have built a nice rapport with Mark Sanchez. |
| 44. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Cin |
| 45. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at SF Note: Jackson leads all receivers with at least 20 receptions in YPA (20.5). |
| 46. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Was |
| 47. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Det |
| 48. | Tre Mason STL at SD |
| 49. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Atl Note: Crowell has gained a full yard-per-carry more than fellow RB Terrance West this year (4.6 to 3.6). Ben Tate was waived on Tuesday.***Crowell is listed as the starter.*** |
| 50. | Frank Gore SF vs. Was |
| 51. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Cin |
| 52. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Det Note: (Thigh) - Edelman was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, but has been playing through the injury and should continue to do so.Edelman is active.*** |
| 53. | *Joique Bell DET at NE Note: (Ankle) - ***Bell practiced all week but was limited. Expect Bell to get the bulk of the carries on Sunday.*** |
| 54. | *Lamar Miller MIA at Den Note: ***Miller is questionable, dealing with knee and shoulder ailments, but is expected to play.*** |
| 55. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Ten |
| 56. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. KC |
| 57. | *Trent Richardson IND vs. Jax Note: Richardson should expect to see the lion's share of carries with Bradshaw out for the year. |
| 58. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. TB |
| 59. | *Mike Wallace MIA at Den Note: (Knee) - Wallace was limited at practice Thursday but is expected to be active on Sunday. |
| 60. | Keenan Allen SD vs. StL |
| 61. | Marques Colston NO vs. Bal |
| 62. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Jax |
| 63. | *Rueben Randle NYG vs. Dal Note: Randle had his first 100+ receiving yard game of the season against the 49ers in Week 11 and has not found the end zone since Week 5. |
| 64. | *Charles Sims TB at Chi Note: The rookie out-snapped Bobby Rainey (33 to 19) in Week 11. |
| 65. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. NYJ |
| 66. | Torrey Smith BAL at NO |
| 67. | Jason Witten DAL at NYG |
| 68. | Terrance West CLE at Atl |
| 69. | Kendall Wright TEN at Phi |
| 70. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Dal |
| 71. | Steve Smith BAL at NO |
| 72. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Bal |
| 73. | Percy Harvin NYJ at Buf |
| 74. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at Den Note: (Shoulder) - Landry was limited at practice Thursday but is expected to be active on Sunday. |
| 75. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. GB Note: (Back) - McKinnon missed practice on Wednesday due to a minor back injury but is expected to be active on Sunday against the Packers.***McKinnon practiced Friday, is listed as probable but should get the majority of carries.*** |
| 76. | *Pierre Garcon WAS at SF Note: Garcon has 31 receiving yards or less in 6-of-10 games this year and only 21 receiving yards in his last two. |
| 77. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Ind |
| 78. | Terrance Williams DAL at NYG |
| 79. | Eric Decker NYJ at Buf |
| 80. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Hou |
| 81. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea Note: (Ankle) - Fitzgerald will be a game-time decision and unfortunately the Cardinals play in the afternoon slot again, so be prepared with a replacement Sunday morning. |
| 82. | Bishop Sankey TEN at Phi |
| 83. | Bryce Brown BUF vs. NYJ |
| 84. | *Delanie Walker TEN at Phi Note: (Concussion) - Walker was a full participant in Wednesday's practice but still needs to be cleared by team doctors.***Walker was cleared by doctors and may be ready to play. Though he is listed as probable.*** |
| 85. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Sea |
| 86. | Chris Ivory NYJ at Buf |
| 87. | *Jonas Gray NE vs. Det Note: More than half of Gray's 70 carries this season came in his Week 11 monster stat-stuffer. Don't be surprised if Coach Bill gameplans for Vereen (one carry in Week 11). Coach Bill hates fantasy.***Gray overslept Friday's practice and the Pats nabbed Blount off waivers.*** |
| 88. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Ten |
| 89. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Was |
| 90. | Kenny Britt STL at SD |
| 91. | *Dwayne Bowe KC at Oak Note: Bowe hopes to be the first Chiefs' wide receiver to score a touchdown this season. |
| 92. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Mia |
| 93. | Chris Johnson NYJ at Buf |
| 94. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Atl |
| 95. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Cle |
| 96. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at NO |
| 97. | Theo Riddick DET at NE |
| 98. | *Greg Jennings MIN vs. GB Note: (Rib) - Jennings returned to action last Sunday after being removed in the second quarter with a minor hip injury.Jennings is active.*** |
| 99. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 100. | Davante Adams GB at Min |
| 101. | John Brown ARZ at Sea |
| 102. | *Charles Clay MIA at Den Note: (Hamstring/Knee) - Clay missed practice on Thursday. Stay tuned for his status this weekend.***Clay is doubtful to play on Sunday.*** |
| 103. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. StL |
| 104. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Was |
| 105. | Roy Helu WAS at SF |
| 106. | Justin Hunter TEN at Phi |
| 107. | *Latavius Murray OAK vs. KC Note: It's time for the 0-10 Raiders to give Murray a shot. He rushed four times for 47 yards and played a career-high 27 snaps in Week 11. Don't be surprised if he's the first player to score a rushing touchdown against the Chiefs on Thursday. |
| 108. | Andre Holmes OAK vs. KC |
| 109. | James Jones OAK vs. KC |
| 110. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. GB Note: Rudolph was eased back in against the Bears, playing only 14 snaps with no targets. Week 12 can be no worse (barring injury). |
| 111. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. Bal Note: (Rib/Shoulder) - Thomas has missed the last four games. It'll be another big workload for Ingram if Thomas can't play.Thomas was limited in practice and his status for the game is still up in the air. |
| 112. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Ind Note: Hurns is expected to start opposite Cecil Shorts but may have to tangle with shutdown corner, Vontae Davis. |
| 113. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind Note: Lewis was activated on Monday, has been practicing and should serve as the Jaguars starting tight end. Lewis is a solid check-down option for rookie QB Blake Bortles. |
| 114. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC |
| 115. | Branden Oliver SD vs. StL |
| 116. | Niles Paul WAS at SF |
| 117. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. GB |
| 118. | Bernard Pierce BAL at NO |
| 119. | Christine Michael SEA vs. Ari |
| 120. | Owen Daniels BAL at NO |
| 121. | Andrew Quarless GB at Min |
| 122. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Ari |
| 123. | *Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Cle Note: Freeman should receive more snaps going forward with Antone Smith out and Steven Jackson looking old and slow. |
| 124. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Mia |
| 125. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Det |
| 126. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Hou |
| 127. | Anthony Dixon BUF vs. NYJ |
| 128. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Bal |
| 129. | Steve Johnson SF vs. Was |
| 130. | Benny Cunningham STL at SD |
| 131. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. Ten |
| 132. | Brian Hartline MIA at Den |
| 133. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at Chi |
| 134. | Joseph Randle DAL at NYG |
| 135. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Buf |
| 136. | Taylor Gabriel CLE at Atl |
| 137. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Jax |
| 138. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. NYJ |
| 139. | Hakeem Nicks IND vs. Jax |
| 140. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Cle |
| 141. | Toby Gerhart JAC at Ind |
| 142. | Juwan Thompson DEN vs. Mia |
| 143. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Ari |
| 144. | Marquess Wilson CHI vs. TB |
| 145. | *Jared Cook STL at SD Note: (Back) - Cook is questionable for Sunday's game. |
| 146. | *Reggie Bush DET at NE Note: (Ankle) - Bush should be eased back into the mix with some carries. He's been a limited participant in practice this week.***Bush is inactive. Look for Riddick to get some catches.*** |
| 147. | *Jordan Reed WAS at SF Note: (Hamstring) - Reed has yet to practice this week. Get ready to fire up Niles Paul if needed.***Fire up Paul if you have him - Reed was ruled out.*** |
| 148. | *Dwayne Allen IND vs. Jax Note: (Ankle) - Tuesday's signing of tight end Weslye Saunders may signify that the Colts are prepared to battle without Allen for a week or two. ***Allen has been ruled out.*** |
| 149. | *Julius Thomas DEN vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) - Thomas had an MRI on Monday and it appears that the ankle sprain is not as bad as originally thought. Thomas has yet to practice this week, is listed as questionable and is iffy to play. |
| 150. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Cin Note: (Groin) - Foster missed practice on Thursday and looks like a true game-time decision.***Foster is inactive, fire up Alfred Blue*** |
| 151. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. GB Note: (Concussion) - Asiata missed practice Thursday and there's no indication of his progress.***Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed on Friday that Asiata will miss the game. Ben Tate is a sneaky TD vulture option if he plays.*** |
| 152. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: (Suspension) - Peterson was suspended without pay for the remainder of the season. He is on the Commissioner Exempt List for the time being. |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Det |
| 2. | *Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Jax Note: Vinatieri is one of two kickers who have yet to miss a field goal opportunity this year. Giants' Josh Brown is the other. Brown has 10 FGM, Vinatieri 22. |
| 3. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Was |
| 4. | Justin Tucker BAL at NO |
| 5. | Dan Bailey DAL at NYG |
| 6. | Cody Parkey PHI vs. Ten |
| 7. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Ari |
| 8. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Cle |
| 9. | Randy Bullock HOU vs. Cin |
| 10. | Mason Crosby GB at Min |
| 11. | Shayne Graham NO vs. Bal |
| 12. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Sea |
| 13. | *Nick Novak SD vs. StL Note: Novak missed his first field goal attempt of the year breaking a franchise-record-streak of 32 straight conversions. |
| 14. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. NYJ |
| 15. | Nick Folk NYJ at Buf |
| 16. | *Caleb Sturgis MIA at Den Note: Sturgis leads in the NFL in field goals made (10) over the past four weeks. |
| 17. | Mike Nugent CIN at Hou |
| 18. | Matt Prater DET at NE |
| 19. | Greg Zuerlein STL at SD |
| 20. | *Brandon McManus DEN vs. Mia Note: McManus is tied for last with Chicago's Robbie Gould with eight field goals made. If Emmanuel Sanders and Julius Thomas miss Week 12, McManus might find a few opportunities off stalled offensive drives. |
| 21. | Billy Cundiff CLE at Atl |
| 22. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. GB |
| 23. | Kai Forbath WAS at SF |
| 24. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. TB |
| 25. | Patrick Murray TB at Chi |
| 26. | Cairo Santos KC at Oak |
| 27. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Dal |
| 28. | Ryan Succop TEN at Phi |
| 29. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. KC |
| 30. | Josh Scobee JAC at Ind |
Defenses
| 1. | Kansas City Chiefs at Oak |
| 2. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Jax |
| 3. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Was |
| 4. | *Green Bay Packers at Min Note: Packers' defense and special teams accounted for three touchdowns in their Week 11 trouncing of the Eagles. |
| 5. | *Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ Note: The Bills lead all NFL teams with 39 sacks. Eagles are second with 33. |
| 6. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Ten |
| 7. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Ari |
| 8. | Arizona Cardinals at Sea |
| 9. | Houston Texans vs. Cin |
| 10. | New England Patriots vs. Det |
| 11. | Denver Broncos vs. Mia |
| 12. | San Diego Chargers vs. StL |
| 13. | St. Louis Rams at SD |
| 14. | Detroit Lions at NE |
| 15. | Dallas Cowboys at NYG |
| 16. | Miami Dolphins at Den |
| 17. | New York Jets at Buf |
| 18. | Cincinnati Bengals at Hou |
| 19. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chi |
| 20. | Baltimore Ravens at NO |
| 21. | New York Giants vs. Dal |
| 22. | *Cleveland Browns at Atl Note: Cornerback Joe Haden logged just his first interception of the season against the Texans in Week 11. Safety Tashaun Gipson leads the NFL with six. |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints vs. Bal |
| 24. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Cle |
| 25. | Washington Redskins at SF |
| 26. | Chicago Bears vs. TB |
| 27. | Tennessee Titans at Phi |
| 28. | Minnesota Vikings vs. GB |
| 29. | Oakland Raiders vs. KC |
| 30. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ind |
