This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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Bye Week: Carolina, Dallas
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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: four 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 7:00 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. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
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
Sunday Update Complete - check out our breaking news page for late scratches
Bye Week: Carolina, Dallas
Thursday Game - Chicago at Green Bay
London Game - Early Start - Giants vs. Rams
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: four 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 7:00 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. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
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?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Tom Brady NE at Pit |
| 2. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. SD |
| 3. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Was |
| 4. | Philip Rivers SD at Atl |
| 5. | Kirk Cousins WAS at Det |
| 6. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle |
| 7. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Chi |
| 8. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Oak |
| 9. | *Andrew Luck IND at Ten Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full participant Friday.*** |
| 10. | *Drew Brees NO at KC Note: Moved down upon further review. |
| 11. | Jameis Winston TB at SF |
| 12. | Brian Hoyer CHI at GB Note: Threw for over 300 yards again, but no touchdowns, and had some misfires in the red zone. |
| 13. | Alex Smith KC vs. NO |
| 14. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Ind |
| 15. | Eli Manning NYG at LA |
| 16. | Derek Carr OAK at Jax Note: Struggled badly in the rain against the Chiefs. |
| 17. | Russell Wilson SEA at Ari |
| 18. | Sam Bradford MIN at Phi |
| 19. | Tyrod Taylor BUF at Mia |
| 20. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. TB Note: Will remain the starter after going just 13-for-29 for 187 yards in the loss to Buffalo. |
| 21. | *Joe Flacco BAL at NYJ Note: Has missed practice twice already this week with a sore right shoulder. ***Full practice Friday, will start against the Jets.*** |
| 22. | *Landry Jones PIT vs. NE Note: Starting this week with Roethlisberger out. |
| 23. | Cody Kessler CLE at Cin Note: Made some pretty good throws in garbage time against the Titans - but the line frequently failed to give him a lot of time. Josh McCown hasn't yet been cleared to play, but he's practicing more. It's not a sure thing that he'd dislodge Kessler, however. |
| 24. | Trevor Siemian DEN vs. Hou |
| 25. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Buf |
| 26. | Case Keenum LA vs. NYG |
| 27. | *Geno Smith NYJ vs. Bal Note: Will remain the reserve behind Ryan Fitzpatrick again this week. Change of heart - officially named the starter. |
| 28. | *Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Sea Note: Dealt with hamstring cramping late in the game, and the lack of downfield success earlier in the game. Received a planned day off Wednesday. ***Limited practice all week, but will start.*** |
| 29. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Min Note: Line struggled to give him time - suspension of Lane Johnson looms large. |
| 30. | *Brock Osweiler HOU at Den Note: Rallied late to salvage an otherwise poor performance against the Colts. In big trouble this week at Denver. ***Added to the injury list with a sore foot but will play.*** |
| 31. | *Ryan Mallett BAL at NYJ Note: Would start if Flacco can't go. |
| 32. | *Drew Stanton ARZ vs. Sea |
| 33. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ vs. Bal Note: Benched late in the loss to the Cardinals, initially proclaimed the starter in Week 7, however Todd Bowles acknowledged he's having second-thoughts. Officially benched in favor of Geno Smith. |
| 34. | *Jay Cutler CHI at GB Note: (Thumb) Listed as doubtful. |
| 35. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. NE Note: (Knee) Officially ruled out for Week 7 against the Patriots. Landry Jones will start. Could be out 4-to-6 weeks. |
Running Backs
| 1. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Ind |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NE |
| 3. | David Johnson ARZ vs. Sea |
| 4. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. NO Note: ***Charles might sit out this week.*** |
| 5. | Todd Gurley LA vs. NYG |
| 6. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. SD |
| 7. | Melvin Gordon SD at Atl |
| 8. | Jordan Howard CHI at GB |
| 9. | Christine Michael SEA at Ari |
| 10. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB at SF Note: Could be in line for a second start. Martin is out indefinitely, and Rodgers has a great matchup. |
| 11. | Lamar Miller HOU at Den |
| 12. | Terrance West BAL at NYJ |
| 13. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Hou |
| 14. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Pit |
| 15. | Frank Gore IND at Ten |
| 16. | Matt Jones WAS at Det |
| 17. | Mark Ingram NO at KC Note: Losing goal line carries and targets in the passing game. |
| 18. | Chris Ivory JAC vs. Oak |
| 19. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin Note: Once again had no room to run - opponents are daring the Browns to make Cody Kessler beat them. |
| 20. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Cle |
| 21. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Sat out Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 22. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. SD |
| 23. | *Mike Gillislee BUF at Mia Note: Should start if McCoy is out this week, though Jonathan Williams also looms as a threat. ***McCoy had a limited practice Friday and now might play after all.*** |
| 24. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Buf Note: Monster game against the Steelers at least has solidified his current spot on the depth chart. |
| 25. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Phi |
| 26. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle Note: More carries than Hill, especially early in the game. Stayed in the game in a red zone sequence - but stuffed twice on the goal line. |
| 27. | James White NE at Pit |
| 28. | *Mike Davis SF vs. TB Note: Got the bulk of the Niners carries after Hyde got hurt. Should get the early down work, though Draughn could be in on passing downs. |
| 29. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Min Note: Hurt both by the Eagles' timeshare in the backfield and the game flow - a kickoff return TD and pick-six cut way down on the snaps to share. |
| 30. | Matt Asiata MIN at Phi |
| 31. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Mia Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - ESPN's Josina Anderson reports McCoy won't play and could miss multiple games. ***Conflicting reports - McCoy practiced on a very limited basis Friday, possibly could play now, though might be limited to 25-35 snaps.*** |
| 32. | Rashad Jennings NYG at LA |
| 33. | Duke Johnson CLE at Cin |
| 34. | *Latavius Murray OAK at Jax Note: (Toe) Limited practice Wednesday, did well with what he was supposed to do. ***Limited in practice all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 35. | *Don Jackson GB vs. Chi Note: Activated from the Packers' practice squad, could be the primary back Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport. |
| 36. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. Hou |
| 37. | *Zach Zenner DET vs. Was Note: ***Could start again this week - Washington unlikely to play, and Forsett is a flat tire.*** |
| 38. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Oak |
| 39. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Min |
| 40. | Bobby Rainey NYG at LA |
| 41. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Bal |
| 42. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Jax |
| 43. | Rob Kelley WAS at Det |
| 44. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Ind |
| 45. | Chris Thompson WAS at Det |
| 46. | Jalen Richard OAK at Jax |
| 47. | *Knile Davis GB vs. Chi Note: Acquired by the Packers for a conditional draft pick, could play right away Thursday. WR Ty Montgomery could also receive carries if Lacy is out. |
| 48. | Shaun Draughn SF vs. TB |
| 49. | *Jonathan Williams BUF at Mia Note: With McCoy potentially out Williams moves up a peg, behind Gillislee, with some three-down potential. |
| 50. | Justin Forsett DET vs. Was Note: Only five yards on five carries - Zach Zenner was the more effective running back. |
| 51. | Paul Perkins NYG at LA |
| 52. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. NO Note: (Knee) Still not ready for an every-down role - on the field for only 15 snaps last week. Not only that - Ware is really good. ***Swelling in his knee this week, might sit out.*** |
| 53. | Travaris Cadet NO at KC |
| 54. | *Arian Foster MIA vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited during the win over the Steelers, watched Ajayi have a big game instead. Full practice Wednesday. ***Full practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 55. | *Charcandrick West KC vs. NO Note: ***Jamaal Charles had swelling in his knee this week, might sit out.*** |
| 56. | Josh Ferguson IND at Ten |
| 57. | *Ka'Deem Carey CHI at GB Note: (Hamstring) Ran well against the Jaguars, but would have been limited Monday if the Bears would have practiced - they play Thursday. Listed as questionable. |
| 58. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at NYJ |
| 59. | Antone Smith TB at SF |
| 60. | C.J. Spiller SEA at Ari |
| 61. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Min Note: Big kickoff return, on the field for 10 snaps - at least he was used early in the game. |
| 62. | Benny Cunningham LA vs. NYG |
| 63. | Damien Williams MIA vs. Buf Note: Rushing touchdown came when he was lined up as a fullback. He's not really a goal line vulture. |
| 64. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Sea |
| 65. | Orleans Darkwa NYG at LA |
| 66. | Dexter McCluster SD at Atl |
| 67. | Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Buf |
| 68. | Alfred Blue HOU at Den |
| 69. | Joique Bell CHI at GB |
| 70. | Robert Turbin IND at Ten |
| 71. | Alex Collins SEA at Ari |
| 72. | *C.J. Prosise SEA at Ari Note: (Wrist) Remained inactive last week. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 73. | *DeAngelo Williams PIT vs. NE Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out for Week 7.*** |
| 74. | *Dwayne Washington DET vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Unlikely to play again this week.*** |
| 75. | *Carlos Hyde SF vs. TB Note: Suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to the Bills, had a sling at practice Tuesday. Did not practice Thursday, would be a stretch to play this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 76. | *Doug Martin TB at SF Note: (Hamstring) Unable to practice Monday, and the Bucs signed Antone Smith to have another RB on the roster. Suffered a setback in practice last week and has no timetable to return. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 77. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Remained out of practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 78. | *James Starks GB vs. Chi Note: Torn meniscus, out for at least four more weeks. |
| 79. | *Dion Lewis NE at Pit Note: (Knee) Eligible to return from the PUP list, but unlikely to practice this week. |
| 80. | *Eddie Lacy GB vs. Chi Note: (Ankle) 'Unlikely to play' according to one source at practice Tuesday, as reported by Adam Schefter. Boy, that spun out of control in a hurry - placed on IR by the Packers. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Julio Jones ATL vs. SD |
| 2. | Mike Evans TB at SF |
| 3. | *Odell Beckham NYG at LA Note: Receiving treatment on a hip pointer - obviously didn't hold him back. Missed practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***More activity Friday, cleared to play.*** |
| 4. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Oak |
| 5. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle |
| 6. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Ten Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 7. | Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Bal |
| 8. | Brandin Cooks NO at KC |
| 9. | Amari Cooper OAK at Jax |
| 10. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at GB |
| 11. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NE Note: How bad does Ben's absence hurt Brown? |
| 12. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Den Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday, expected to be able to play Monday night. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 13. | *Cameron Meredith CHI at GB Note: Bumped up upon further review. |
| 14. | Tyrell Williams SD at Atl |
| 15. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. NO |
| 16. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Hou Note: Hurt his hip in the Thursday night game, but was able to practice Tuesday. Full practice Thursday. |
| 17. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Jax Note: Targeted just four times in the loss to the Chiefs. |
| 18. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Buf |
| 19. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea |
| 20. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Hou |
| 21. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ari |
| 22. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi |
| 23. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Was Note: Riddick unlikely to go again this week, which could mean more targets for a second week in a row for Tate. |
| 24. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE at Cin Note: Will be monitored in practice this week with a hamstring injury. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Game-time decision, but expected to play barring a setback in pregame warmups.*** |
| 25. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Ind |
| 26. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Det |
| 27. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Was |
| 28. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: (Back) Limited practice Tuesday. No longer on the injury list. |
| 29. | Michael Thomas NO at KC |
| 30. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Min Note: Dealing with knee tendinitis. Full practice Thursday. |
| 31. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Ind Note: Primary target for Mariota against the Browns. |
| 32. | Kenny Britt LA vs. NYG |
| 33. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Oak Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. |
| 34. | *Ty Montgomery GB vs. Chi Note: Had 10 catches and three carries, with Adams out and Lacy hurting, with no other RBs. |
| 35. | *Julian Edelman NE at Pit Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, expected to play.*** |
| 36. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Det |
| 37. | Mike Wallace BAL at NYJ |
| 38. | Willie Snead NO at KC |
| 39. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. Buf |
| 40. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Bal |
| 41. | *Will Fuller HOU at Den Note: (Hamstring) Expects to return Monday night. Expected to play Monday night, but limited in Thursday's practice. ***Will play Monday night.*** |
| 42. | *Travis Benjamin SD at Atl Note: Benjamin missed practice Monday with what appeared to be a right leg injury - Chargers haven't yet disclosed. Sat out Monday, Wednesday with a knee injury, limited on Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 43. | Adam Thielen MIN at Phi |
| 44. | Anquan Boldin DET vs. Was |
| 45. | *Chester Rogers IND at Ten Note: ***Likely starting opposite Hilton with Dorsett hurt.*** |
| 46. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Phi Note: (Groin) Didn't practice Monday. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 47. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Det Note: Dropped a possible touchdown early in the game, targeted infrequently in the second half. (Shoulder) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 48. | *Justin Hunter BUF at Mia Note: On the field for 58 snaps, scored for the second week in a row. ***Starting with Woods out.*** |
| 49. | Jeremy Kerley SF vs. TB |
| 50. | Sterling Shepard NYG at LA |
| 51. | Chris Hogan NE at Pit |
| 52. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Min |
| 53. | *Torrey Smith SF vs. TB Note: (Back) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 54. | Tavon Austin LA vs. NYG |
| 55. | Breshad Perriman BAL at NYJ |
| 56. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Cle |
| 57. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Sea Note: Scored a late touchdown, but was barely on the field before that. |
| 58. | Tyler Lockett SEA at Ari |
| 59. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. SD Note: More targets than Jones last week, but only 4.7 yards per target. (Groin) Limited Thursday, added to the injury list. ***Full practice Friday, off the injury list.*** |
| 60. | Ricardo Louis CLE at Cin |
| 61. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. NE |
| 62. | Brian Quick LA vs. NYG |
| 63. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Oak |
| 64. | Jaelen Strong HOU at Den |
| 65. | *Davante Adams GB vs. Chi Note: Missed practice Monday and Tuesday with a concussion, unlikely to play Thursday. |
| 66. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Min |
| 67. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Buf |
| 68. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Cin |
| 69. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey PIT vs. NE Note: Cramped up late in the loss to Miami. |
| 70. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Ari |
| 71. | Victor Cruz NYG at LA |
| 72. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Atl |
| 73. | *Cecil Shorts TB at SF Note: ***Starting now that VJax is out for the season.*** |
| 74. | Chris Conley KC vs. NO |
| 75. | Aldrick Robinson ATL vs. SD |
| 76. | Adam Humphries TB at SF Note: Will remain in the slot even factoring in VJax's injury. |
| 77. | Seth Roberts OAK at Jax |
| 78. | Marquise Goodwin BUF at Mia |
| 79. | Andre Johnson TEN vs. Ind |
| 80. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Cle |
| 81. | *Sammie Coates PIT vs. NE Note: ***(Thumb) Could have a limited snap count.*** |
| 82. | Braxton Miller HOU at Den |
| 83. | Charles Johnson MIN at Phi |
| 84. | Brandon Coleman NO at KC |
| 85. | Justin Hardy ATL vs. SD |
| 86. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Ind |
| 87. | Danny Amendola NE at Pit |
| 88. | Charone Peake NYJ vs. Bal |
| 89. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Bal |
| 90. | *Kamar Aiken BAL at NYJ Note: (Thigh) Limited Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 91. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Sea |
| 92. | Paul Richardson SEA at Ari |
| 93. | *Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Sea Note: Day-to-day with a knee injury, may need a brace. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 94. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at Phi |
| 95. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Sea Note: Arizona wideouts are so infuriating. Goose egg in the first half, then caught four of his five receptions on the penultimate drive. Didn't practice Wednesday (hamstring). ***Now doubtful, leg pains results from sickle-cell traits.*** |
| 96. | *Robert Woods BUF at Mia Note: Had a walking boot on his right foot after the game. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, still hopeful that he can play Sunday. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 97. | *Eddie Royal CHI at GB Note: (Toe) Did not practice Tuesday, after leaving the game last week aggravating the injury. Ruled out for Thursday night. |
| 98. | *Phillip Dorsett IND at Ten Note: Left late with a hamstring injury, but not before having a disappointing game. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 99. | *Markus Wheaton PIT vs. NE Note: (Shoulder) Uncertain for this week. Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 100. | *Steve Smith BAL at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Has not practiced yet this week. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 101. | *Vincent Jackson TB at SF Note: Placed on IR by the Bucs, rumored to be a torn ACL. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Pit |
| 2. | Hunter Henry SD at Atl |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC vs. NO |
| 4. | *Jimmy Graham SEA at Ari Note: ***(Hip) Popped up on the injury report Thursday, but should be a full go.*** |
| 5. | Dennis Pitta BAL at NYJ |
| 6. | Coby Fleener NO at KC |
| 7. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Ind Note: Only two targets, had two downfield blocking penalties. |
| 8. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Cin |
| 9. | *Jack Doyle IND at Ten Note: Big bump up with Allen out. |
| 10. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Pit Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 11. | Cameron Brate TB at SF |
| 12. | *Zach Miller CHI at GB Note: Limited with a rib injury on Monday. Listed as questionable. |
| 13. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Den |
| 14. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Det Note: ***Jordan Reed ruled out again this week.*** |
| 15. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Phi |
| 16. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Min |
| 17. | Lance Kendricks LA vs. NYG Note: 31 targets through the first six games. |
| 18. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Cle Note: (Back) Practiced Wednesday and Thursday, but some debate whether it was a full or limited practice Thursday. Still, the odds of him playing this week look pretty good. ***Expected to make his debut - snap count uncertain.*** |
| 19. | Will Tye NYG at LA |
| 20. | *Julius Thomas JAC vs. Oak Note: (Ankle) Limited at practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 21. | *Charles Clay BUF at Mia Note: Left late in the win with an ankle injury. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 22. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Chi |
| 23. | *MarQueis Gray MIA vs. Buf Note: ***Starting with both Cameron and Sims ruled out.*** |
| 24. | Jesse James PIT vs. NE |
| 25. | *Antonio Gates SD at Atl Note: Still bothered by the hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier this season, sat out Monday's practice. Removed from the injury list. |
| 26. | Jacob Tamme ATL vs. SD Note: After 16 targets the first two weeks, Tamme has had just 10 targets over the last four games. |
| 27. | Vance McDonald SF vs. TB |
| 28. | Virgil Green DEN vs. Hou |
| 29. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Sea |
| 30. | Garrett Celek SF vs. TB |
| 31. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at Den Note: ***(Ribs) Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 32. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Min |
| 33. | Jace Amaro TEN vs. Ind |
| 34. | Larry Donnell NYG at LA |
| 35. | C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Cle |
| 36. | *Clive Walford OAK at Jax |
| 37. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Det Note: Making progress in the NFL's concussion protocol, not yet ruled out this week. Limited practice Wednesday, but no practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 38. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. Was Note: Did not practice Thursday, after making good progress Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 39. | *Dion Sims MIA vs. Buf Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Steelers. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 40. | *Jordan Cameron MIA vs. Buf Note: (Concussion) Hasn't practiced this week. |
| 41. | *Dwayne Allen IND at Ten Note: Week-to-week with a sprained ankle. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Julio Jones ATL vs. SD |
| 2. | *Odell Beckham NYG at LA Note: Receiving treatment on a hip pointer - obviously didn't hold him back. Missed practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***More activity Friday, cleared to play.*** |
| 3. | Mike Evans TB at SF |
| 4. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Ind |
| 5. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NE |
| 6. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Pit |
| 7. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Oak |
| 8. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle |
| 9. | David Johnson ARZ vs. Sea |
| 10. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Ten Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 11. | Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Bal |
| 12. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. NO Note: ***Charles might sit out this week.*** |
| 13. | Todd Gurley LA vs. NYG |
| 14. | Christine Michael SEA at Ari |
| 15. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. SD |
| 16. | Brandin Cooks NO at KC |
| 17. | Amari Cooper OAK at Jax |
| 18. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at GB |
| 19. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NE Note: How bad does Ben's absence hurt Brown? |
| 20. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Den Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday, expected to be able to play Monday night. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 21. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. NO |
| 22. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Hou Note: Hurt his hip in the Thursday night game, but was able to practice Tuesday. Full practice Thursday. |
| 23. | Jordan Howard CHI at GB |
| 24. | Lamar Miller HOU at Den |
| 25. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB at SF Note: Could be in line for a second start. Martin is out indefinitely, and Rodgers has a great matchup. |
| 26. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Jax Note: Targeted just four times in the loss to the Chiefs. |
| 27. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Buf |
| 28. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea |
| 29. | Terrance West BAL at NYJ |
| 30. | Melvin Gordon SD at Atl |
| 31. | Frank Gore IND at Ten |
| 32. | *Mike Gillislee BUF at Mia Note: Should start if McCoy is out this week, though Jonathan Williams also looms as a threat. ***McCoy had a limited practice Friday and now might play after all.*** |
| 33. | Hunter Henry SD at Atl |
| 34. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi |
| 35. | Travis Kelce KC vs. NO |
| 36. | *Cameron Meredith CHI at GB Note: Bumped up upon further review. |
| 37. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Hou |
| 38. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Was Note: Riddick unlikely to go again this week, which could mean more targets for a second week in a row for Tate. |
| 39. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ari |
| 40. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Ind |
| 41. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE at Cin Note: Will be monitored in practice this week with a hamstring injury. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Game-time decision, but expected to play barring a setback in pregame warmups.*** |
| 42. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Det Note: Dropped a possible touchdown early in the game, targeted infrequently in the second half. (Shoulder) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 43. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Hou |
| 44. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Pit |
| 45. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Was |
| 46. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: (Back) Limited practice Tuesday. No longer on the injury list. |
| 47. | Michael Thomas NO at KC |
| 48. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Min Note: Dealing with knee tendinitis. Full practice Thursday. |
| 49. | Matt Jones WAS at Det |
| 50. | Mark Ingram NO at KC Note: Losing goal line carries and targets in the passing game. |
| 51. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. SD |
| 52. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Phi |
| 53. | Tyrell Williams SD at Atl |
| 54. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Ind Note: Primary target for Mariota against the Browns. |
| 55. | Kenny Britt LA vs. NYG |
| 56. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Det |
| 57. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Oak Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. |
| 58. | *Julian Edelman NE at Pit Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, expected to play.*** |
| 59. | Willie Snead NO at KC |
| 60. | Mike Wallace BAL at NYJ |
| 61. | *Jimmy Graham SEA at Ari Note: ***(Hip) Popped up on the injury report Thursday, but should be a full go.*** |
| 62. | Dennis Pitta BAL at NYJ |
| 63. | Coby Fleener NO at KC |
| 64. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle Note: More carries than Hill, especially early in the game. Stayed in the game in a red zone sequence - but stuffed twice on the goal line. |
| 65. | James White NE at Pit |
| 66. | Duke Johnson CLE at Cin |
| 67. | Chris Ivory JAC vs. Oak |
| 68. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin Note: Once again had no room to run - opponents are daring the Browns to make Cody Kessler beat them. |
| 69. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Cle |
| 70. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Bal |
| 71. | *Travis Benjamin SD at Atl Note: Benjamin missed practice Monday with what appeared to be a right leg injury - Chargers haven't yet disclosed. Sat out Monday, Wednesday with a knee injury, limited on Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 72. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Sea Note: Arizona wideouts are so infuriating. Goose egg in the first half, then caught four of his five receptions on the penultimate drive. Didn't practice Wednesday (hamstring). ***Now doubtful, leg pains results from sickle-cell traits.*** |
| 73. | Adam Thielen MIN at Phi |
| 74. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Ind Note: Only two targets, had two downfield blocking penalties. |
| 75. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Cin |
| 76. | *Jack Doyle IND at Ten Note: Big bump up with Allen out. |
| 77. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Sat out Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 78. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. NO Note: (Knee) Still not ready for an every-down role - on the field for only 15 snaps last week. Not only that - Ware is really good. ***Swelling in his knee this week, might sit out.*** |
| 79. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Buf Note: Monster game against the Steelers at least has solidified his current spot on the depth chart. |
| 80. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Min Note: Hurt both by the Eagles' timeshare in the backfield and the game flow - a kickoff return TD and pick-six cut way down on the snaps to share. |
| 81. | Anquan Boldin DET vs. Was |
| 82. | *Ty Montgomery GB vs. Chi Note: Had 10 catches and three carries, with Adams out and Lacy hurting, with no other RBs. |
| 83. | Jeremy Kerley SF vs. TB |
| 84. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Det |
| 85. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. Hou |
| 86. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Oak |
| 87. | *Knile Davis GB vs. Chi Note: Acquired by the Packers for a conditional draft pick, could play right away Thursday. WR Ty Montgomery could also receive carries if Lacy is out. |
| 88. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Jax |
| 89. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Min |
| 90. | *Zach Miller CHI at GB Note: Limited with a rib injury on Monday. Listed as questionable. |
| 91. | Cameron Brate TB at SF |
| 92. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Pit Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 93. | Chris Hogan NE at Pit |
| 94. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Min |
| 95. | Tavon Austin LA vs. NYG |
| 96. | Sterling Shepard NYG at LA |
| 97. | Matt Asiata MIN at Phi |
| 98. | Rashad Jennings NYG at LA |
| 99. | *Mike Davis SF vs. TB Note: Got the bulk of the Niners carries after Hyde got hurt. Should get the early down work, though Draughn could be in on passing downs. |
| 100. | Bobby Rainey NYG at LA |
| 101. | *Zach Zenner DET vs. Was Note: ***Could start again this week - Washington unlikely to play, and Forsett is a flat tire.*** |
| 102. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Bal |
| 103. | Jalen Richard OAK at Jax |
| 104. | *Don Jackson GB vs. Chi Note: Activated from the Packers' practice squad, could be the primary back Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport. |
| 105. | Rob Kelley WAS at Det |
| 106. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Den |
| 107. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Det Note: ***Jordan Reed ruled out again this week.*** |
| 108. | *Robert Woods BUF at Mia Note: Had a walking boot on his right foot after the game. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, still hopeful that he can play Sunday. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 109. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Mia Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - ESPN's Josina Anderson reports McCoy won't play and could miss multiple games. ***Conflicting reports - McCoy practiced on a very limited basis Friday, possibly could play now, though might be limited to 25-35 snaps.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. SD |
| 2. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Ten |
| 3. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Pit Note: Missed an extra point, barely made a short field goal late. |
| 4. | Justin Tucker BAL at NYJ |
| 5. | *Cairo Santos KC vs. NO Note: Struggled early, missing both an extra point and a field goal, later made two of each. |
| 6. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Oak |
| 7. | Josh Lambo SD at Atl |
| 8. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Cle |
| 9. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Jax |
| 10. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Hou |
| 11. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. Sea |
| 12. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Chi |
| 13. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Det |
| 14. | Wil Lutz NO at KC |
| 15. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Ind |
| 16. | *Steven Hauschka SEA at Ari Note: Missed an extra point and a field goal in the rain on Sunday. |
| 17. | *Robbie Gould NYG at LA Note: ***Signed by the Giants to replace Josh Brown on Sunday, perhaps for the season.*** |
| 18. | Blair Walsh MIN at Phi |
| 19. | Matt Prater DET vs. Was |
| 20. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Mia |
| 21. | Roberto Aguayo TB at SF |
| 22. | Andrew Franks MIA vs. Buf |
| 23. | Connor Barth CHI at GB |
| 24. | Nick Novak HOU at Den Note: Missed extra point early led to a crazy late finish, redeemed by overtime field goal. |
| 25. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Min |
| 26. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. NE |
| 27. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Bal |
| 28. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. NYG |
| 29. | Phil Dawson SF vs. TB |
| 30. | Cody Parkey CLE at Cin |
| 31. | *Josh Brown NYG at LA Note: Not traveling with the team to London after the NFL announced it's reopening its investigation into his domestic violence case. ***Placed on the commissioner's exempt list.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | *Denver Broncos vs. Hou Note: DeMarcus Ware (forearm) still probably out this week. |
| 2. | Minnesota Vikings at Phi Note: Vikings pass rush should have a big day, if the Eagles' experience against the Redskins is any indicator. |
| 3. | New England Patriots at Pit Note: Catch a big break by facing Landry Jones instead of Big Ben. |
| 4. | Tennessee Titans vs. Ind Note: The Titans' pass rush is legit, and could make things dicey for Andrew Luck this week. |
| 5. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle |
| 6. | *Seattle Seahawks at Ari Note: Michael Bennett left with a knee injury, but might not miss any time. |
| 7. | *Baltimore Ravens at NYJ Note: Terrell Suggs (biceps) unlikely to play. |
| 8. | Buffalo Bills at Mia |
| 9. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Sea |
| 10. | *Los Angeles Rams vs. NYG Note: ***Robert Quinn and William Hayes both return this week, but CB Trumaine Johnson is out.*** |
| 11. | Houston Texans at Den |
| 12. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Min |
| 13. | Atlanta Falcons vs. SD |
| 14. | New York Giants at LA |
| 15. | *Miami Dolphins vs. Buf Note: Reshad Jones suffered a torn rotator cuff in the win over the Steelers. |
| 16. | Washington Redskins at Det Note: Ryan Kerrigan was amazing against the Eagles last week, totally changed up the flow of the game. |
| 17. | New York Jets vs. Bal |
| 18. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Oak |
| 19. | *Green Bay Packers vs. Chi Note: Sam Shields (concussion) placed on IR. Meanwhile, Damarious Randall aggravated his groin injury. |
| 20. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SF |
| 21. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NE |
| 22. | Chicago Bears at GB |
| 23. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. NO Note: DE Allen Bailey out for the season with a shoulder injury. Marcus Peters suffered a stinger but was cleared of a concussion. |
| 24. | San Diego Chargers at Atl |
| 25. | Detroit Lions vs. Was |
| 26. | *Cleveland Browns at Cin Note: Jordan Poyer out for the season with a kidney injury suffered on a crack-back block on a punt return. |
| 27. | Indianapolis Colts at Ten |
| 28. | Oakland Raiders at Jax |
| 29. | San Francisco 49ers vs. TB |
| 30. | New Orleans Saints at KC |
