This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Saturday update complete
Thursday Game - Giants at Eagles
Most Games are Saturday because of Christmas Eve.
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.
Saturday update complete
Thursday Game - Giants at Eagles
Most Games are Saturday because of Christmas Eve.
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. | Drew Brees NO vs. TB |
| 2. | *Andrew Luck IND at Oak Note: Wore a glove in practice Wednesday due to a cut on his thumb. ***Full participant in Thursday's practice.*** |
| 3. | *Tom Brady NE vs. NYJ Note: Limited Wednesday with a thigh issue. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable, but should play.*** |
| 4. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Min Note: Injured calf doing better this Monday than it was last Monday. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Bal |
| 6. | Matt Ryan ATL at Car |
| 7. | Derek Carr OAK vs. Ind Note: Another disappointing effort, this time in a relatively good matchup. Hoping to redeem himself in what appears to be a great home matchup. |
| 8. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Atl Note: (Shoulder) Was grimacing throughout the game Monday night, but made it through. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 9. | Philip Rivers SD at Cle |
| 10. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Ari |
| 11. | Matt Barkley CHI vs. Was Note: On one hand, threw three interceptions, but on the other hand threw for 362 yards and led a big comeback against the Packers. Deserves a chance to start next year, says me. |
| 12. | Jameis Winston TB at NO |
| 13. | Kirk Cousins WAS at Chi |
| 14. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. Det |
| 15. | Marcus Mariota TEN at Jax |
| 16. | Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Mia |
| 17. | Joe Flacco BAL at Pit |
| 18. | Eli Manning NYG at Phi |
| 19. | Matthew Stafford DET at Dal |
| 20. | *Matt Moore MIA at Buf Note: Tannehill will definitely miss this week's game at Buffalo. |
| 21. | *Tom Savage HOU vs. Cin Note: Will be the starter this week after replacing Brock Osweiler last week. |
| 22. | Sam Bradford MIN at GB |
| 23. | Trevor Siemian DEN at KC |
| 24. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Ten Note: Will keep the starting job the rest of the season even after Gus Bradley got fired. |
| 25. | *Robert Griffin CLE vs. SD Note: In line to start again this week despite underwhelming results. |
| 26. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Sea |
| 27. | Colin Kaepernick SF at LA Note: Christian Ponder is ahead of Blaine Gabbert as Kap's backup now. |
| 28. | *Bryce Petty NYJ at NE Note: (Chest) Plans to play on Saturday. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 29. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. NYG |
| 30. | *Andy Dalton CIN at Hou Note: ***Going to be without both A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert.*** |
| 31. | Alex Smith KC vs. Den |
| 32. | *Jared Goff LA vs. SF Note: Currently in the concussion protocol from the hit sustained in the Thursday night game. Full participant in Tuesday's practice. On the brink of clearing the concussion protocol, likely starter. ***Officially cleared the concussion protocol, will start.*** |
| 33. | *Sean Mannion LA vs. SF Note: In contention to start if Jared Goff isn't cleared from the concussion protocol. |
| 34. | *Brock Osweiler HOU vs. Cin Note: Lost the starting job to Tom Savage after getting benched last week. |
| 35. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA at Buf Note: (Knee) Hopeful that he can return in Week 17. |
| 36. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ at NE |
Running Backs
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
| 2. | David Johnson ARZ at Sea |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Mia |
| 4. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. Was |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Car |
| 6. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Det Note: The Cowboys are still playing all their starters even though they clinched the No. 1 seed with the Giants losing on Thursday night. |
| 7. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Atl |
| 8. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Jax |
| 9. | Rob Kelley WAS at Chi |
| 10. | Latavius Murray OAK vs. Ind |
| 11. | Frank Gore IND at Oak |
| 12. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 14. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Ari |
| 15. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Min Note: Ran like a true #1 running back against the Bears. Can he stay healthy? |
| 16. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at NE Note: Matt Forte did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
| 17. | Todd Gurley LA vs. SF |
| 18. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Den |
| 19. | Carlos Hyde SF at LA |
| 20. | *Jeremy Hill CIN at Hou Note: Twice left to have his knee examined but later returned. Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full participant in practice Friday, expected to start.*** |
| 21. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. NYG |
| 22. | Mark Ingram NO vs. TB Note: Judging by Ingram's reaction Sunday, it's almost as if Hightower vulturing the TDs from him is purposeful. |
| 23. | *Kenneth Farrow SD at Cle Note: ***Gordon out again this week.*** |
| 24. | Jay Ajayi MIA at Buf |
| 25. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. SD |
| 26. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Car |
| 27. | Dwayne Washington DET at Dal |
| 28. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Ten |
| 29. | *Alfred Blue HOU vs. Cin Note: ***It now looks as if Miller is iffy at best to play, which means more work for Blue. But beware, Akeem Hunt actually received red zone carries last week.*** |
| 30. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at Pit |
| 31. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at GB Note: ***Adrian Peterson ruled out.*** |
| 32. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Phi |
| 33. | Dion Lewis NE vs. NYJ Note: Had 18 carries against the Broncos after combining for 19 in the previous four games. |
| 34. | Justin Forsett DEN at KC |
| 35. | *Darren Sproles PHI vs. NYG Note: (Concussion) Full practice Tuesday. Not listed on the Eagles' final injury report. |
| 36. | Derrick Henry TEN at Jax Note: The Titans followed through on their threat to make Henry a vulture back. |
| 37. | James White NE vs. NYJ |
| 38. | Tim Hightower NO vs. TB |
| 39. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. SD Note: Had five catches on seven targets for 62 yards in the loss to the Bills. Where was this all year? |
| 40. | *Matt Asiata MIN at GB Note: ***Adrian Peterson ruled out.*** |
| 41. | Terrance West BAL at Pit |
| 42. | Paul Perkins NYG at Phi |
| 43. | Chris Ivory JAC vs. Ten |
| 44. | *Rex Burkhead CIN at Hou Note: Could get extra work this week if Hill is limited or out. |
| 45. | Charles Sims TB at NO |
| 46. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. Ind |
| 47. | *Ronnie Hillman SD at Cle Note: ***Gordon out again this week.*** |
| 48. | Devontae Booker DEN at KC |
| 49. | Christine Michael GB vs. Min |
| 50. | Robert Turbin IND at Oak |
| 51. | Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Mia |
| 52. | Shaun Draughn SF at LA |
| 53. | Chris Thompson WAS at Chi |
| 54. | Akeem Hunt HOU vs. Cin |
| 55. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Den |
| 56. | Jeremy Langford CHI vs. Was |
| 57. | Darren McFadden DAL vs. Det |
| 58. | Zach Zenner DET at Dal |
| 59. | Damien Williams MIA at Buf |
| 60. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. TB |
| 61. | *DeAngelo Williams PIT vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Expected to suit up this week after sitting out last week. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 62. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. Det |
| 63. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at NO Note: Inactive last week. |
| 64. | *Lamar Miller HOU vs. Cin Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the win over the Jaguars, has vowed to be available for Saturday. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Didn't practice all week, and there's a good chance that the game might end up being meaningless.*** |
| 65. | *Matt Forte NYJ at NE Note: Has a nerve issue in his shoulder and did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 66. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at GB Note: (Knee) Managed just 22 yards on six carries and lost a fumble against the Colts. Vows to play this week but won't commit to Week 17 against the Bears. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and is unsure whether he'll be able to play Saturday. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 67. | *Melvin Gordon SD at Cle Note: (Hip/Knee) Did not participate in the open portion of Tuesday's practice. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - still some hope that he plays this week, however. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 68. | *James Starks GB vs. Min Note: As of Wednesday Starks remains in the concussion protocol. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 69. | *Theo Riddick DET at Dal Note: ***(Wrist) Did not practice all week.*** |
| 70. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Ten Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday. Still out of practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 71. | *Shane Vereen NYG at Phi Note: Aggravated his triceps injury and will require surgery, ending his season. |
| 72. | *Kenjon Barner PHI vs. NYG Note: Placed on IR with a hamstring injury. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
| 2. | Odell Beckham NYG at Phi |
| 3. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Min |
| 4. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Oak |
| 5. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. TB |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at KC |
| 7. | *Mike Evans TB at NO Note: Missed practice Tuesday, no injury cited. Not on the Wednesday injury report. |
| 8. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 9. | Davante Adams GB vs. Min |
| 10. | *Julio Jones ATL at Car Note: (Toe) Took part in portions of Tuesday's practice. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Still limited practice, but announced Thursday that he expects to play. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. Det Note: ***Cowboys starters will play this week, despite clinching the No. 1 seed.*** |
| 12. | Julian Edelman NE vs. NYJ |
| 13. | *Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Ind Note: (Finger) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 14. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea |
| 15. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. Ind Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 16. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Buf |
| 17. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Chi |
| 18. | Robby Anderson NYJ at NE |
| 19. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cin |
| 20. | Golden Tate DET at Dal |
| 21. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Oak Note: (Hamstring) Will be limited in Wednesday's practice. As promised, was limited on Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 22. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Cle |
| 23. | *Steve Smith BAL at Pit Note: ***(Thigh) Listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 24. | Michael Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 25. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Was |
| 26. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Jax |
| 27. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Chi Note: Came up small at the worst moment. That game-ending fumble was a nick kick in the butt. |
| 28. | Willie Snead NO vs. TB |
| 29. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at KC |
| 30. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. Atl Note: Has scored in four of the last five weeks. |
| 31. | Cameron Meredith CHI vs. Was |
| 32. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Chi |
| 33. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at GB Note: Did not practice Wednesday due to a hip injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 34. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Den |
| 35. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Mia Note: (Foot) Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 36. | *Tyrell Williams SD at Cle Note: Briefly checked for a concussion, but later returned. Had trouble getting on the same page as Philip Rivers last week. |
| 37. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Den |
| 38. | Brandon LaFell CIN at Hou |
| 39. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Ari |
| 40. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Min Note: Ran like a true #1 running back against the Bears. Can he stay healthy? |
| 41. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. NYJ |
| 42. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL at Car Note: Injured his shoulder against the 49ers, later returned. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday, but targets could be down with Julio Jones back.*** |
| 43. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. NYG Note: (Ankle) Will be limited in practice but should play Thursday. Listed as questionable for Thursday's game. |
| 44. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Ten |
| 45. | Chris Hogan NE vs. NYJ |
| 46. | *Kenny Britt LA vs. SF Note: Limited Wednesday with a shoulder injury. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 47. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at Sea |
| 48. | Tyler Boyd CIN at Hou |
| 49. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ at NE Note: (Shoulder/back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 50. | DeVante Parker MIA at Buf |
| 51. | Kenny Stills MIA at Buf |
| 52. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE vs. SD Note: Has a torn finger ligament that will require surgery in the offseason and a splint over these last two weeks. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 53. | Mike Wallace BAL at Pit |
| 54. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Ten |
| 55. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. Bal |
| 56. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Atl Note: (Back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 57. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. SD |
| 58. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. Det |
| 59. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Phi |
| 60. | Breshad Perriman BAL at Pit |
| 61. | *Adam Thielen MIN at GB Note: Injured his neck in the loss to the Colts, but expects to play Saturday. Removed from the injury list Wednesday. |
| 62. | Aldrick Robinson ATL at Car |
| 63. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Mia |
| 64. | Travis Benjamin SD at Cle |
| 65. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ at NE |
| 66. | Tajae Sharpe TEN at Jax |
| 67. | *Deonte Thompson CHI vs. Was Note: (Rib) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 68. | Marvin Jones DET at Dal |
| 69. | Tavon Austin LA vs. SF |
| 70. | Seth Roberts OAK vs. Ind |
| 71. | Phillip Dorsett IND at Oak |
| 72. | *John Brown ARZ at Sea Note: (Illness) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 73. | Will Fuller HOU vs. Cin |
| 74. | Josh Bellamy CHI vs. Was |
| 75. | Jeremy Kerley SF at LA |
| 76. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Ari |
| 77. | Brian Quick LA vs. SF |
| 78. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Car |
| 79. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. TB |
| 80. | *Michael Floyd NE vs. NYJ Note: ***Might make his Patriots debut this week.*** |
| 81. | Justin Hardy ATL at Car |
| 82. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at GB |
| 83. | Anquan Boldin DET at Dal |
| 84. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Det |
| 85. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Atl |
| 86. | Adam Humphries TB at NO |
| 87. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. NYG |
| 88. | Justin Hunter BUF vs. Mia |
| 89. | Victor Cruz NYG at Phi |
| 90. | Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Mia |
| 91. | Paul Turner PHI vs. NYG |
| 92. | Chris Conley KC vs. Den |
| 93. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Min Note: Only one target, still appears to be limited by his ankle injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 94. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Ten Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Tuesday. Remained out Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 95. | *A.J. Green CIN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday, but announced Thursday that he will play. ***Pulled from a team meeting by ownership Friday and informed that he would not play.*** |
| 96. | *Torrey Smith SF at LA Note: (Concussion) Remained out of practice Wednesday. ***Placed on IR by the Niners.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG |
| 2. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Den |
| 3. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. NYJ Note: Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 4. | Cameron Brate TB at NO |
| 5. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. Atl Note: Took a shot to the elbow in the game against the Redskins, scheduled to be examined Tuesday. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but coach Ron Rivera has 'no doubt' that he will play Saturday. |
| 6. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 7. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Ari |
| 8. | Antonio Gates SD at Cle |
| 9. | Eric Ebron DET at Dal |
| 10. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at GB |
| 11. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Det |
| 12. | Coby Fleener NO vs. TB |
| 13. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Pit |
| 14. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU vs. Cin Note: Cleared the concussion protocol, full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at Sea |
| 16. | Vernon Davis WAS at Chi |
| 17. | Lance Kendricks LA vs. SF |
| 18. | Gary Barnidge CLE vs. SD |
| 19. | Clive Walford OAK vs. Ind |
| 20. | Jack Doyle IND at Oak |
| 21. | Garrett Celek SF at LA |
| 22. | *Jesse James PIT vs. Bal Note: Ladarius Green could sit out with a concussion. |
| 23. | Hunter Henry SD at Cle |
| 24. | *Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Cin Note: It looks like Fiedorowicz will return this week. |
| 25. | *Jeff Heuerman DEN at KC Note: ***Last healthy tight end standing for the Broncos.*** |
| 26. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Min |
| 27. | Will Tye NYG at Phi |
| 28. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 29. | *C.J. Uzomah CIN at Hou Note: ***Starting with Eifert out.*** |
| 30. | Jared Cook GB vs. Min |
| 31. | *Ben Koyack JAC vs. Ten Note: ***Last Jaguars TE standing.*** |
| 32. | Larry Donnell NYG at Phi |
| 33. | Daniel Brown CHI vs. Was |
| 34. | *Dwayne Allen IND at Oak |
| 35. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at Hou Note: (Back) Missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out for Saturday night.*** |
| 36. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Chi Note: (Shoulder) Expected to be available by Saturday. He was clearly favoring his left shoulder during the game Monday night before his ejection. Did not practice Wednesday, and there's some talk that they'll sit Reed out if he's less than 100 percent. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 37. | *Austin Hooper ATL at Car Note: Has a brace on his left knee due to the injury suffered in the win over the Niners. Unlikely to play this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 38. | *Ladarius Green PIT vs. Bal Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Bengals. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as doubtful after not practicing all week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
| 2. | David Johnson ARZ at Sea |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
| 4. | Odell Beckham NYG at Phi |
| 5. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Mia |
| 6. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. Was |
| 7. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Car |
| 8. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Min |
| 9. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Oak |
| 10. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. TB |
| 11. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at KC |
| 12. | *Mike Evans TB at NO Note: Missed practice Tuesday, no injury cited. Not on the Wednesday injury report. |
| 13. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Det Note: The Cowboys are still playing all their starters even though they clinched the No. 1 seed with the Giants losing on Thursday night. |
| 14. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Atl |
| 15. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Jax |
| 16. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 17. | *Julio Jones ATL at Car Note: (Toe) Took part in portions of Tuesday's practice. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Still limited practice, but announced Thursday that he expects to play. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. Det Note: ***Cowboys starters will play this week, despite clinching the No. 1 seed.*** |
| 19. | *Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Ind Note: (Finger) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 20. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea |
| 21. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. Ind Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 22. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Buf |
| 23. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG |
| 24. | Latavius Murray OAK vs. Ind |
| 25. | Frank Gore IND at Oak |
| 26. | Davante Adams GB vs. Min |
| 27. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Chi |
| 28. | Julian Edelman NE vs. NYJ |
| 29. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Min Note: Ran like a true #1 running back against the Bears. Can he stay healthy? |
| 30. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Cle |
| 31. | Robby Anderson NYJ at NE |
| 32. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cin |
| 33. | *Steve Smith BAL at Pit Note: ***(Thigh) Listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 34. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at NE Note: Matt Forte did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
| 35. | Golden Tate DET at Dal |
| 36. | Michael Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 37. | Cameron Meredith CHI vs. Was |
| 38. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Chi Note: Came up small at the worst moment. That game-ending fumble was a nick kick in the butt. |
| 39. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Den |
| 40. | Rob Kelley WAS at Chi |
| 41. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. NYJ |
| 42. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 43. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Ari |
| 44. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Jax |
| 45. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Was |
| 46. | Willie Snead NO vs. TB |
| 47. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at KC |
| 48. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. Atl Note: Has scored in four of the last five weeks. |
| 49. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Chi |
| 50. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at GB Note: Did not practice Wednesday due to a hip injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 51. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Den |
| 52. | Todd Gurley LA vs. SF |
| 53. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. Atl Note: Took a shot to the elbow in the game against the Redskins, scheduled to be examined Tuesday. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but coach Ron Rivera has 'no doubt' that he will play Saturday. |
| 54. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Den |
| 55. | Carlos Hyde SF at LA |
| 56. | *Jeremy Hill CIN at Hou Note: Twice left to have his knee examined but later returned. Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full participant in practice Friday, expected to start.*** |
| 57. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. NYG |
| 58. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Mia Note: (Foot) Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 59. | *Tyrell Williams SD at Cle Note: Briefly checked for a concussion, but later returned. Had trouble getting on the same page as Philip Rivers last week. |
| 60. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Den |
| 61. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL at Car Note: Injured his shoulder against the 49ers, later returned. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday, but targets could be down with Julio Jones back.*** |
| 62. | *Kenneth Farrow SD at Cle Note: ***Gordon out again this week.*** |
| 63. | Jay Ajayi MIA at Buf |
| 64. | Dion Lewis NE vs. NYJ Note: Had 18 carries against the Broncos after combining for 19 in the previous four games. |
| 65. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. SD |
| 66. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Car |
| 67. | *Kenny Britt LA vs. SF Note: Limited Wednesday with a shoulder injury. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 68. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at Sea |
| 69. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. NYJ Note: Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 70. | Cameron Brate TB at NO |
| 71. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 72. | Dwayne Washington DET at Dal |
| 73. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Ten |
| 74. | *Darren Sproles PHI vs. NYG Note: (Concussion) Full practice Tuesday. Not listed on the Eagles' final injury report. |
| 75. | Justin Forsett DEN at KC |
| 76. | Derrick Henry TEN at Jax Note: The Titans followed through on their threat to make Henry a vulture back. |
| 77. | James White NE vs. NYJ |
| 78. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at GB Note: ***Adrian Peterson ruled out.*** |
| 79. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. SD Note: Had five catches on seven targets for 62 yards in the loss to the Bills. Where was this all year? |
| 80. | Mark Ingram NO vs. TB Note: Judging by Ingram's reaction Sunday, it's almost as if Hightower vulturing the TDs from him is purposeful. |
| 81. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at Pit |
| 82. | Brandon LaFell CIN at Hou |
| 83. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Ari |
| 84. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. NYJ |
| 85. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. NYG Note: (Ankle) Will be limited in practice but should play Thursday. Listed as questionable for Thursday's game. |
| 86. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Ten |
| 87. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Ari |
| 88. | Antonio Gates SD at Cle |
| 89. | Eric Ebron DET at Dal |
| 90. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Phi |
| 91. | Tyler Boyd CIN at Hou |
| 92. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ at NE Note: (Shoulder/back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 93. | DeVante Parker MIA at Buf |
| 94. | Kenny Stills MIA at Buf |
| 95. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE vs. SD Note: Has a torn finger ligament that will require surgery in the offseason and a splint over these last two weeks. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 96. | Mike Wallace BAL at Pit |
| 97. | Tim Hightower NO vs. TB |
| 98. | Terrance West BAL at Pit |
| 99. | Paul Perkins NYG at Phi |
| 100. | Charles Sims TB at NO |
| 101. | *Rex Burkhead CIN at Hou Note: Could get extra work this week if Hill is limited or out. |
| 102. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. Ind |
| 103. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Ten |
| 104. | Chris Hogan NE vs. NYJ |
| 105. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Atl Note: (Back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 106. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. SD |
| 107. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Det |
| 108. | Coby Fleener NO vs. TB |
| 109. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Pit |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. NYJ |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at Pit |
| 3. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Det |
| 4. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Ind |
| 5. | *Nick Novak HOU vs. Cin Note: Received treatment for a sore lower back in the win over the Jaguars. |
| 6. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Ari |
| 7. | Matt Bryant ATL at Car |
| 8. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Den |
| 9. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Mia |
| 10. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. NYG |
| 11. | Josh Lambo SD at Cle Note: Had a costly missed extra point in the loss to the Raiders. |
| 12. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. Bal Note: Had a whopping six field goals against the Bengals, five of which were 40 yards or longer. |
| 13. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Atl |
| 14. | Wil Lutz NO vs. TB |
| 15. | Kai Forbath MIN at GB |
| 16. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Oak |
| 17. | Robbie Gould NYG at Phi |
| 18. | Connor Barth CHI vs. Was |
| 19. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Chi |
| 20. | Brandon McManus DEN at KC |
| 21. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Min |
| 22. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Sea |
| 23. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. SF |
| 24. | Matt Prater DET at Dal |
| 25. | Roberto Aguayo TB at NO |
| 26. | Randy Bullock CIN at Hou |
| 27. | Cody Parkey CLE vs. SD |
| 28. | Phil Dawson SF at LA Note: Rare missed extra point in the loss to the Falcons. |
| 29. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Ten |
| 30. | Nick Folk NYJ at NE |
| 31. | Andrew Franks MIA at Buf |
| 32. | Ryan Succop TEN at Jax Note: Nailed the 53-yarder only after missing the practice kick - which happened b/c Andy Reid 'froze' him. |
Defenses
| 1. | New England Patriots vs. NYJ |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Den |
| 3. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. Ari Note: Michael Bennett (neck) expected to be cleared to play Saturday. |
| 4. | Buffalo Bills vs. Mia |
| 5. | Houston Texans vs. Cin |
| 6. | Denver Broncos at KC |
| 7. | San Diego Chargers at Cle |
| 8. | Los Angeles Rams vs. SF |
| 9. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Bal Note: DE Stephon Tuitt has been diagnosed with a sprained knee. |
| 10. | Green Bay Packers vs. Min |
| 11. | Tennessee Titans at Jax |
| 12. | *New York Giants at Phi Note: CB Janoris Jenkins (back) avoided severe damage with his Week 15 injury, but did miss practice Friday. |
| 13. | Atlanta Falcons at Car |
| 14. | Baltimore Ravens at Pit |
| 15. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 16. | *San Francisco 49ers at LA Note: Jimmie Ward (shoulder) placed on IR. |
| 17. | *Miami Dolphins at Buf Note: LB Jelani Jenkins (knee) is unlikely to play. Meanwhile CB Byron Maxwell (ankle) didn't practice Tuesday. |
| 18. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. Det Note: CB Darius Slay (hamstring) is in danger of missing time. |
| 19. | Cincinnati Bengals at Hou |
| 20. | *Carolina Panthers vs. Atl Note: Still in 'we'll see' status for Luke Kuechly possibly returning from his concussion. |
| 21. | *Chicago Bears vs. Was Note: CB Kyle Fuller (knee) is unlikely to be the designated IR-to-return player for the Bears. |
| 22. | Arizona Cardinals at Sea |
| 23. | Oakland Raiders vs. Ind |
| 24. | Minnesota Vikings at GB |
| 25. | *Washington Redskins at Chi Note: Ryan Kerrigan sprained an elbow in the Monday night loss. |
| 26. | Indianapolis Colts at Oak |
| 27. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO Note: DE William Gholston is out with a dislocated elbow. |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ten |
| 29. | New York Jets at NE |
| 30. | Detroit Lions at Dal |
| 31. | New Orleans Saints vs. TB |
| 32. | Cleveland Browns vs. SD |
