This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday update complete.
Two Saturday games: Redskins at Titans, Ravens at Chargers
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given
Sunday update complete.
Two Saturday games: Redskins at Titans, Ravens at Chargers
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***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. This first week in particular, but in other weeks as well, I will change ranks according to injuries and sometimes even a change of heart. 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. Otherwise, my response will correspond with the rankings. If I rank one player before another, that's how I plan on making my starting decisions.
Quarterback
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC at Sea |
| 2. | *Drew Brees NO vs. Pit Note: Another poor road performance - only 5.8 yards per attempt. Coming home should help - but as we saw with Jared Goff last week, it isn't necessarily a panacea. |
| 3. | Deshaun Watson HOU at Phi |
| 4. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. TB |
| 5. | Tom Brady NE vs. Buf |
| 6. | Andrew Luck IND vs. NYG |
| 7. | Baker Mayfield CLE vs. Cin |
| 8. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at NO |
| 9. | Jared Goff LA at Ari Note: Another week, another game full of dump-off passes and no touchdowns. At least one stat correction changed one of his interceptions to a sack-and-fumble. |
| 10. | *Nick Foles PHI vs. Hou Note: Will get the start again in Week 16. |
| 11. | Philip Rivers LAC vs. Bal |
| 12. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. KC |
| 13. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at NYJ Note: Dealing with a groin injury, and if he plays he will be without Aaron Jones and probably without Randall Cobb. The Packers won't shut him down due to being out of the playoffs, but the injury could remain a factor. Full practice Thursday and expects to play. |
| 14. | Lamar Jackson BAL at LAC Note: Had 18 more carries in the win over the Bucs - the Ravens are putting him in harm's way quite a bit. |
| 15. | Josh Allen BUF at NE |
| 16. | Jameis Winston TB at Dal |
| 17. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Was Note: (Foot) Limited participant Tuesday. The Titans play on Saturday. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 18. | Sam Darnold NYJ vs. GB |
| 19. | Mitchell Trubisky CHI at SF |
| 20. | Matt Ryan ATL at Car |
| 21. | Kirk Cousins MIN at Det |
| 22. | Case Keenum DEN at Oak |
| 23. | Derek Carr OAK vs. Den |
| 24. | *Taylor Heinicke CAR vs. Atl Note: Getting the start this week and next, with Cam getting shut down. |
| 25. | Nick Mullens SF vs. Chi |
| 26. | *Eli Manning NYG at Ind Note: Getting the start again in Week 16. #EliForever! |
| 27. | *Matthew Stafford DET vs. Min Note: (Back) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Still listed as questionable, though he's expected to play. Limited at practice all week.*** |
| 28. | *Josh Johnson WAS at Ten Note: Will remain the starter this week with Colt McCoy (leg) not yet practicing. |
| 29. | Jeff Driskel CIN at Cle Note: Threw for a woeful 130 yards, despite 33 attempts. Fortunately for the Bengals, the Raiders were even more woebegone. |
| 30. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Jax Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Good to go for Week 16.*** |
| 31. | Cody Kessler JAC at Mia Note: Looked like Peak Bortles without the upside last week. |
| 32. | Josh Rosen ARZ vs. LAR Note: Threw for 63 yards on the opening drive last week, 69 not-so-nice yards the rest of the game, answering the question 'what would it take for Josh Rosen to get benched?' |
| 33. | *DeShone Kizer GB at NYJ Note: Would start if Aaron Rodgers can't go. |
| 34. | *Carson Wentz PHI vs. Hou Note: Ruled out for Week 16 but not for Week 17 yet. |
| 35. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Atl Note: The shoulder injury looked worse than ever Monday night. Shut down for the season. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. TB |
| 2. | Saquon Barkley NYG at Ind |
| 3. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. Cin |
| 4. | Chris Carson SEA vs. KC |
| 5. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Atl Note: Potential shut-down candidate with Cam already getting shut down? ***Returned to practice Friday after getting rested Thursday.*** |
| 6. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. Pit |
| 7. | Dalvin Cook MIN at Det |
| 8. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Was |
| 9. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Full practice Tuesday and was close to playing last week. I'm going to go ahead and rank him as if he's playing. Officially expected to play Saturday night. |
| 10. | *Joe Mixon CIN at Cle Note: (Wrist/thigh) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, though he increased his activity on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*** |
| 11. | Marlon Mack IND vs. NYG |
| 12. | *Tevin Coleman ATL at Car Note: Had the game everyone was hoping for long ago when Devonta Freeman first got hurt. Helped his owners dominate the consolation bracket of their league. |
| 13. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Oak |
| 14. | Tarik Cohen CHI at SF |
| 15. | David Johnson ARZ vs. LAR |
| 16. | *Damien Williams KC at Sea Note: ***Spencer Ware was downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 17. | Gus Edwards BAL at LAC |
| 18. | Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. GB |
| 19. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Mia Note: Only one carry in the second half last week - the team wanted to see Dave Williams get some work, plus Fournette is dealing with a foot injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 20. | *Jamaal Williams GB at NYJ Note: Taking over for Aaron Jones after his knee injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice with a toe injury. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 21. | *Matt Breida SF vs. Chi Note: Aggravated his ankle injury in overtime against the Seahawks last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 22. | *Todd Gurley LA at Ari Note: Dealing with an inflamed knee - he briefly left Sunday night's game but later returned. Didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, but he's expected to play - but how much? |
| 23. | Peyton Barber TB at Dal |
| 24. | *Jaylen Samuels PIT at NO Note: Samuels made a pretty good case for himself that he should play a significant number of snaps even if Conner returns this week. ***Conner is out again this week.*** |
| 25. | *Josh Adams PHI vs. Hou Note: Twice left with a back injury Sunday night but returned each time. |
| 26. | Doug Martin OAK vs. Den |
| 27. | James White NE vs. Buf |
| 28. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Phi Note: ***Small bump up with Lamar Miller out.*** |
| 29. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Pit |
| 30. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Limited participant on Tuesday. The Redskins play on Saturday this week. Limited again on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 31. | *Kalen Ballage MIA vs. Jax Note: Had the majority of the carries after Gore got hurt last week - but Drake remains in the picture. |
| 32. | Sony Michel NE vs. Buf |
| 33. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Jax Note: Bypassed by Ballage last week - coach Adam Gase said that Drake's shoulder is not an issue. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 34. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Min |
| 35. | Jordan Howard CHI at SF |
| 36. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at NE Note: (Hamstring) Expects to be able to play this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 37. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. Den |
| 38. | Mike Davis SEA vs. KC |
| 39. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. NYG |
| 40. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at LAC |
| 41. | *Justin Jackson LAC vs. Bal Note: ***In a reserve role with Gordon returning.*** |
| 42. | Dion Lewis TEN vs. Was |
| 43. | *Zach Zenner DET vs. Min Note: ***Could get a bump in playing time as Blount is questionable.*** |
| 44. | Jeff Wilson SF vs. Chi |
| 45. | Chris Thompson WAS at Ten |
| 46. | Stevan Ridley PIT at NO |
| 47. | Latavius Murray MIN at Det |
| 48. | *C.J. Anderson LA at Ari Note: ***Appears to be first in line before Kelly if Gurley doesn't play.*** |
| 49. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. Cin |
| 50. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Hou |
| 51. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Hou |
| 52. | T.J. Yeldon JAC at Mia |
| 53. | *John Kelly LA at Ari Note: Both Todd Gurley and Justin Davis are banged up - he could be a Hail Mary play. |
| 54. | *Keith Ford BUF at NE Note: Bills RBs are this year's inspiration for my annual Spinal Tap drummers joke. I'm so topical. |
| 55. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Cle |
| 56. | Charcandrick West KC at Sea |
| 57. | Trenton Cannon NYJ vs. GB |
| 58. | *Brian Hill ATL at Car Note: Will be Tevin Coleman's backup this week. |
| 59. | Royce Freeman DEN at Oak |
| 60. | *LeGarrette Blount DET vs. Min Note: (Calf) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, after another limited practice Friday.***. |
| 61. | Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. LAR |
| 62. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. Buf Note: On the field for 16 offensive snaps last week - many of them late in the game. |
| 63. | Devontae Booker DEN at Oak |
| 64. | Wayne Gallman NYG at Ind |
| 65. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at Phi Note: (Achilles' tendon) Might be active this week. |
| 66. | *Spencer Ware KC at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Making progress in his recovery. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 67. | *Chris Ivory BUF at NE Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 68. | *Justin Davis LA at Ari Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. Didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice. ***Didn't practice all week.*** |
| 69. | *Rashaad Penny SEA vs. KC Note: (Knee) Status for Week 16 remains up in the air. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially a game-time decision, but it's not even that optimistic.*** |
| 70. | *James Conner PIT at NO Note: (Ankle) Had a limited practice last Friday - could return this week, but let's wait until he practices again before moving him up the rankings. Unable to practice Wednesday, and it's looking more doubtful that he'll be able to play. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 71. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Phi Note: First quarter ankle injury killed a lot of fantasy teams last week. It's not expected to be serious, but we'll once again wait for practice reports before bumping him up. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Declared out, didn't make the trip to Philly.*** |
| 72. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Bal Note: Remains in the concussion protocol. Still not practicing on Wednesday. ***Declared out.*** |
| 73. | *Kerryon Johnson DET vs. Min Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Lions. |
| 74. | *Ito Smith ATL at Car Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Falcons. |
| 75. | *Aaron Jones GB at NYJ Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Packers. |
| 76. | *Marcus Murphy BUF at NE Note: Dislocated his elbow last week and has been placed on IR. |
| 77. | *Frank Gore MIA vs. Jax Note: (Foot) Placed on IR by the Dolphins. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at NO |
| 2. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Phi Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 3. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Pit |
| 4. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. TB |
| 5. | *Davante Adams GB at NYJ Note: Obviously would be hurt if Rodgers can't play. |
| 6. | *Tyreek Hill KC at Sea |
| 7. | *Julio Jones ATL at Car Note: (Hip) Did not practice Wednesday, but went through the team's walk-through on Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, will be tested out in pregame warmups. I'm fairly confident that he'll play - but there's also nothing at stake in this game.*** |
| 8. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. NYG Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 9. | Robert Woods LA at Ari |
| 10. | Mike Evans TB at Dal |
| 11. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Hou Note: Did everything but score Sunday night, and the re-introduction of the deep ball did wonders for the Eagles offense. (Illness) Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Returned to practice Friday - a little under the weather still, but good enough that the Eagles removed him from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. KC |
| 13. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Buf |
| 14. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT at NO Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday. ***Tweeted out on Saturday his intention to play.*** |
| 15. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Det |
| 16. | Brandin Cooks LA at Ari |
| 17. | Adam Thielen MIN at Det |
| 18. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. Bal Note: (Hip) Didn't practice Tuesday, and could be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Ravens. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play, though an official determination won't come until Saturday. |
| 19. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. GB |
| 20. | Jarvis Landry CLE vs. Cin |
| 21. | Golden Tate PHI vs. Hou |
| 22. | Robert Foster BUF at NE Note: Another big play, had four catches for 108 yards. |
| 23. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. KC Note: (Hip) Held out of practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 24. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Ind |
| 25. | *Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min Note: (Chest) Listed practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 26. | Allen Robinson CHI at SF |
| 27. | Calvin Ridley ATL at Car |
| 28. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at Oak Note: ***(Quad) Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 29. | Corey Davis TEN vs. Was |
| 30. | Antonio Callaway CLE vs. Cin |
| 31. | Mike Williams LAC vs. Bal |
| 32. | Dede Westbrook JAC at Mia |
| 33. | *John Ross CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 34. | D.J. Moore CAR vs. Atl |
| 35. | Dante Pettis SF vs. Chi |
| 36. | Demaryius Thomas HOU at Phi |
| 37. | Jordy Nelson OAK vs. Den |
| 38. | Rashard Higgins CLE vs. Cin |
| 39. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. Atl |
| 40. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Ten |
| 41. | Adam Humphries TB at Dal |
| 42. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. LAR |
| 43. | Zay Jones BUF at NE |
| 44. | *DeSean Jackson TB at Dal Note: (Thumb) Hopes to return this week. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Another full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 45. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Car |
| 46. | Josh Reynolds LA at Ari Note: Had 12 targets - but they were all of the short-yardage variety. |
| 47. | John Brown BAL at LAC |
| 48. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Jax |
| 49. | Michael Crabtree BAL at LAC |
| 50. | Equanimeous St. Brown GB at NYJ |
| 51. | Chris Godwin TB at Dal |
| 52. | DaeSean Hamilton DEN at Oak |
| 53. | *Isaiah McKenzie BUF at NE Note: Got carted off with a non-contact injury yet later returned. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 54. | David Moore SEA vs. KC |
| 55. | Cody Core CIN at Cle |
| 56. | Chris Conley KC at Sea |
| 57. | Marcell Ateman OAK vs. Den |
| 58. | *Cordarrelle Patterson NE vs. Buf Note: ***(Illness) Returned to practice Friday.*** |
| 59. | Taywan Taylor TEN vs. Was |
| 60. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. TB |
| 61. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at NYJ |
| 62. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Chi |
| 63. | James Washington PIT at NO |
| 64. | Seth Roberts OAK vs. Den |
| 65. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Buf |
| 66. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Atl |
| 67. | Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Bal |
| 68. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Hou |
| 69. | Bennie Fowler NYG at Ind |
| 70. | Taylor Gabriel CHI at SF |
| 71. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Hou |
| 72. | Donte Moncrief JAC at Mia |
| 73. | *Ted Ginn NO vs. Pit Note: ***(Knee) Activated from the IR-to-Return list to the Saints' 53-man roster, though it's unclear whether he'll start this week.*** |
| 74. | DeAndre Carter HOU at Phi |
| 75. | *Dontrelle Inman IND vs. NYG Note: ***(Shoulder) Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 76. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Bal |
| 77. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. GB |
| 78. | Willie Snead BAL at LAC |
| 79. | Allen Hurns DAL vs. TB |
| 80. | Tim Patrick DEN at Oak |
| 81. | Justin Hardy ATL at Car |
| 82. | Kelvin Benjamin KC at Sea |
| 83. | Kendrick Bourne SF vs. Chi |
| 84. | *Josh Doctson WAS at Ten Note: (Back spasms) Listed as questionable for Saturday. |
| 85. | *Danny Amendola MIA vs. Jax Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 86. | Anthony Miller CHI at SF Note: Wasn't even targeted in the win over the Packers. |
| 87. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Tuesday. ***Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 88. | *Cole Beasley DAL vs. TB Note: Sprained his right foot in the loss to the Colts. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 89. | *Randall Cobb GB at NYJ Note: Has entered the concussion protocol. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 90. | *D.J. Chark JAC at Mia Note: (Quad) Still not practicing. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 91. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. GB Note: (Ankle) Ruled out again this week. |
| 92. | *Tyler Boyd CIN at Cle Note: Suffered a low-grade MCL injury against the Raiders, could be shut down. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Not surprisingly ruled out this week.*** |
| 93. | *Sammy Watkins KC at Sea Note: (Foot) Timeline remains uncertain. Did not practice Thursday. ***Won't play again this week.*** |
| 94. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Ind Note: (Quad) While his status is uncertain for Week 16, Beckham won't be shut down yet. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but worked on the side Thursday. |
| 95. | *Keke Coutee HOU at Phi Note: (Hamstring) Remains 'day-to-day'. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 96. | *Bruce Ellington DET vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Placed on IR.*** |
| 97. | *Josh Gordon NE vs. Buf Note: Had a bad drop early on and disappeared afterward. Suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating its Substance Abuse policy. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at Sea |
| 2. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. Hou Note: Caught just three passes for 22 yards on Tight End Disaster Week. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 3. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Buf Note: Had just two catches on five targets in the loss to the Steelers. (Ankle/back) Limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 4. | George Kittle SF vs. Chi |
| 5. | Evan Engram NYG at Ind Note: Took advantage of Beckham's absence last week, catching eight passes on 12 targets for 75 yards. |
| 6. | *David Njoku CLE vs. Cin Note: (Knee/Thigh) Full practice Thursday. |
| 7. | *Eric Ebron IND vs. NYG Note: Nearly shut out in a critical week. (Quad) Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday, cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 8. | Jared Cook OAK vs. Den Note: Getting hurt by the emergence of Will Smith and Darren Waller. |
| 9. | Vance McDonald PIT at NO |
| 10. | *Jimmy Graham GB at NYJ Note: (Knee, thumb) Out Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 11. | Trey Burton CHI at SF |
| 12. | Cameron Brate TB at Dal |
| 13. | Mark Andrews BAL at LAC |
| 14. | Gerald Everett LA at Ari |
| 15. | *Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. LAR Note: Dealing with a bout of food poisoning. ***Listed as questionable after a limited practice Friday.*** |
| 16. | Ian Thomas CAR vs. Atl |
| 17. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Det |
| 18. | *Austin Hooper ATL at Car Note: Had just one target last week - a drop in the end zone. (Knee/ankle) Limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 19. | *Blake Jarwin DAL vs. TB Note: ***Cowboys' TE1 with Swaim out.*** |
| 20. | *Jeremy Sprinkle WAS at Ten Note: Would start if Vernon Davis (concussion) can't return by Saturday. ***Davis officially ruled out this week.*** |
| 21. | Chris Herndon NYJ vs. GB |
| 22. | C.J. Uzomah CIN at Cle |
| 23. | Levine Toilolo DET vs. Min |
| 24. | Nick Vannett SEA vs. KC |
| 25. | Ben Watson NO vs. Pit |
| 26. | Dan Arnold NO vs. Pit |
| 27. | *Matt LaCosse DEN at Oak Note: (Foot) Did not practice Thursday. ***Limited participant on Friday and Saturday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 28. | Lee Smith OAK vs. Den |
| 29. | Darren Waller OAK vs. Den |
| 30. | Hayden Hurst BAL at LAC Note: ***Nick Boyle (concussion) is questionable for Saturday night, which could translate into more targets for Hurst and Mark Andrews if he sits out.*** |
| 31. | Antonio Gates LAC vs. Bal |
| 32. | Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. NYG |
| 33. | Luke Stocker TEN vs. Was |
| 34. | Jordan Akins HOU at Phi |
| 35. | Jesse James PIT at NO |
| 36. | Charles Clay BUF at NE |
| 37. | Tyler Higbee LA at Ari |
| 38. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. Hou |
| 39. | *Hunter Henry LAC vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Returned to practice this week. #StephenAVindicated #NotReally |
| 40. | Virgil Green LAC vs. Bal |
| 41. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Ten Note: In the concussion protocol. ***Ruled out for Saturday.*** |
| 42. | *Rhett Ellison NYG at Ind |
| 43. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Ten Note: (Ankle/Foot) Did not practice Tuesday. Ruled out again. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. TB |
| 2. | Saquon Barkley NYG at Ind |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT at NO |
| 4. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Phi Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 5. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. Cin |
| 6. | Chris Carson SEA vs. KC |
| 7. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Atl Note: Potential shut-down candidate with Cam already getting shut down? ***Returned to practice Friday after getting rested Thursday.*** |
| 8. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Was |
| 9. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Full practice Tuesday and was close to playing last week. I'm going to go ahead and rank him as if he's playing. Officially expected to play Saturday night. |
| 10. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. Pit |
| 11. | Dalvin Cook MIN at Det |
| 12. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Pit |
| 13. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. TB |
| 14. | *Davante Adams GB at NYJ Note: Obviously would be hurt if Rodgers can't play. |
| 15. | *Tyreek Hill KC at Sea |
| 16. | *Julio Jones ATL at Car Note: (Hip) Did not practice Wednesday, but went through the team's walk-through on Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, will be tested out in pregame warmups. I'm fairly confident that he'll play - but there's also nothing at stake in this game.*** |
| 17. | *Joe Mixon CIN at Cle Note: (Wrist/thigh) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, though he increased his activity on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*** |
| 18. | Marlon Mack IND vs. NYG |
| 19. | Travis Kelce KC at Sea |
| 20. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. NYG Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 21. | Robert Woods LA at Ari |
| 22. | Mike Evans TB at Dal |
| 23. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Hou Note: Did everything but score Sunday night, and the re-introduction of the deep ball did wonders for the Eagles offense. (Illness) Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Returned to practice Friday - a little under the weather still, but good enough that the Eagles removed him from the injury list.*** |
| 24. | *Tevin Coleman ATL at Car Note: Had the game everyone was hoping for long ago when Devonta Freeman first got hurt. Helped his owners dominate the consolation bracket of their league. |
| 25. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Oak |
| 26. | David Johnson ARZ vs. LAR |
| 27. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. KC |
| 28. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Buf |
| 29. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT at NO Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday. ***Tweeted out on Saturday his intention to play.*** |
| 30. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Buf Note: Had just two catches on five targets in the loss to the Steelers. (Ankle/back) Limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 31. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. Hou Note: Caught just three passes for 22 yards on Tight End Disaster Week. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 32. | *Damien Williams KC at Sea Note: ***Spencer Ware was downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 33. | George Kittle SF vs. Chi |
| 34. | Gus Edwards BAL at LAC |
| 35. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Det |
| 36. | Brandin Cooks LA at Ari |
| 37. | Adam Thielen MIN at Det |
| 38. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. GB |
| 39. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. Bal Note: (Hip) Didn't practice Tuesday, and could be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Ravens. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play, though an official determination won't come until Saturday. |
| 40. | *Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min Note: (Chest) Listed practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 41. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Mia Note: Only one carry in the second half last week - the team wanted to see Dave Williams get some work, plus Fournette is dealing with a foot injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 42. | Tarik Cohen CHI at SF |
| 43. | Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. GB |
| 44. | *Matt Breida SF vs. Chi Note: Aggravated his ankle injury in overtime against the Seahawks last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 45. | *Todd Gurley LA at Ari Note: Dealing with an inflamed knee - he briefly left Sunday night's game but later returned. Didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, but he's expected to play - but how much? |
| 46. | *Jamaal Williams GB at NYJ Note: Taking over for Aaron Jones after his knee injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice with a toe injury. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 47. | Peyton Barber TB at Dal |
| 48. | *Jaylen Samuels PIT at NO Note: Samuels made a pretty good case for himself that he should play a significant number of snaps even if Conner returns this week. ***Conner is out again this week.*** |
| 49. | Jarvis Landry CLE vs. Cin |
| 50. | Golden Tate PHI vs. Hou |
| 51. | *Josh Adams PHI vs. Hou Note: Twice left with a back injury Sunday night but returned each time. |
| 52. | Doug Martin OAK vs. Den |
| 53. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Phi Note: ***Small bump up with Lamar Miller out.*** |
| 54. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Ind |
| 55. | Allen Robinson CHI at SF |
| 56. | Robert Foster BUF at NE Note: Another big play, had four catches for 108 yards. |
| 57. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. KC Note: (Hip) Held out of practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 58. | Calvin Ridley ATL at Car |
| 59. | *John Ross CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 60. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Pit |
| 61. | *Kalen Ballage MIA vs. Jax Note: Had the majority of the carries after Gore got hurt last week - but Drake remains in the picture. |
| 62. | Sony Michel NE vs. Buf |
| 63. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Limited participant on Tuesday. The Redskins play on Saturday this week. Limited again on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 64. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at Oak Note: ***(Quad) Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 65. | Corey Davis TEN vs. Was |
| 66. | Antonio Callaway CLE vs. Cin |
| 67. | Mike Williams LAC vs. Bal |
| 68. | Dede Westbrook JAC at Mia |
| 69. | D.J. Moore CAR vs. Atl |
| 70. | Dante Pettis SF vs. Chi |
| 71. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at NE Note: (Hamstring) Expects to be able to play this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 72. | James White NE vs. Buf |
| 73. | Demaryius Thomas HOU at Phi |
| 74. | Jordy Nelson OAK vs. Den |
| 75. | *Zach Zenner DET vs. Min Note: ***Could get a bump in playing time as Blount is questionable.*** |
| 76. | Rashard Higgins CLE vs. Cin |
| 77. | Chris Godwin TB at Dal |
| 78. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. Atl |
| 79. | *David Njoku CLE vs. Cin Note: (Knee/Thigh) Full practice Thursday. |
| 80. | Evan Engram NYG at Ind Note: Took advantage of Beckham's absence last week, catching eight passes on 12 targets for 75 yards. |
| 81. | *C.J. Anderson LA at Ari Note: ***Appears to be first in line before Kelly if Gurley doesn't play.*** |
| 82. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Jax Note: Bypassed by Ballage last week - coach Adam Gase said that Drake's shoulder is not an issue. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 83. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Min |
| 84. | *DeSean Jackson TB at Dal Note: (Thumb) Hopes to return this week. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Another full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Phi |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at LAC |
| 3. | Greg Zuerlein LA at Ari |
| 4. | Wil Lutz NO vs. Pit |
| 5. | Brett Maher DAL vs. TB Note: Had his lone field goal attempt blocked. |
| 6. | Aldrick Rosas NYG at Ind Note: Didn't even get an attempt against the Titans. |
| 7. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Buf |
| 8. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. NYG |
| 9. | Michael Badgley LAC vs. Bal |
| 10. | Harrison Butker KC at Sea |
| 11. | Sebastian Janikowski SEA vs. KC Note: Janikowski's tackle attempt on the kickoff return last week was high comedy. |
| 12. | *Jake Elliott PHI vs. Hou Note: Not present at Thursday's practice. ***Returned to practice Friday.*** |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN at Oak |
| 14. | Jason Myers NYJ vs. GB Note: Weirdly missed two extra points, which proved costly, at least against the spread. |
| 15. | Cody Parkey CHI at SF |
| 16. | Cairo Santos TB at Dal |
| 17. | Daniel Carlson OAK vs. Den Note: Carlson has made 13-of-14 kicks since joining the Raiders. |
| 18. | Chris Boswell PIT at NO Note: Missed from 32 yards out - it's hard to imagine the Steelers riding with him in the playoffs. |
| 19. | Dan Bailey MIN at Det |
| 20. | Matt Bryant ATL at Car |
| 21. | Kai Forbath JAC at Mia |
| 22. | Robbie Gould SF vs. Chi |
| 23. | Mason Crosby GB at NYJ |
| 24. | Chandler Catanzaro CAR vs. Atl |
| 25. | Matt Prater DET vs. Min |
| 26. | *Stephen Hauschka BUF at NE Note: (Hip) Full practice Thursday. |
| 27. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. Jax |
| 28. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Was |
| 29. | Greg Joseph CLE vs. Cin |
| 30. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Ten |
| 31. | Randy Bullock CIN at Cle |
| 32. | Zane Gonzalez ARZ vs. LAR |
| 33. | *Josh Lambo JAC at Mia Note: (Groin) Sitting out practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 34. | *Graham Gano CAR vs. Atl Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Panthers. |
Defenses
| 1. | Tennessee Titans vs. Was Note: Wow, what a fantasy playoffs schedule this turned out to be - JAC, NYG and now WAS on their fourth QB with no offensive line. ***Kenny Vaccaro emerged from the concussion protocol and is good to go for Saturday. But Brian Orakpo (elbow) has been ruled out.*** |
| 2. | Los Angeles Rams at Ari Note: The Cardinals have proven to be the best slump-buster in the NFL this year. |
| 3. | Chicago Bears at SF |
| 4. | Minnesota Vikings at Det |
| 5. | Baltimore Ravens at LAC |
| 6. | Indianapolis Colts vs. NYG Note: This could be great again if Beckham sits out another game. |
| 7. | New England Patriots vs. Buf |
| 8. | Cleveland Browns vs. Cin |
| 9. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Mia |
| 10. | Houston Texans at Phi |
| 11. | Denver Broncos at Oak |
| 12. | Atlanta Falcons at Car Note: A sneaky good start again this week, given Cam's shoulder woes. |
| 13. | Miami Dolphins vs. Jax |
| 14. | Dallas Cowboys vs. TB |
| 15. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Bal |
| 16. | New Orleans Saints vs. Pit |
| 17. | New York Jets vs. GB Note: Worth a 10-slot jump if Rodgers doesn't play. |
| 18. | Seattle Seahawks vs. KC |
| 19. | Carolina Panthers vs. Atl |
| 20. | Green Bay Packers at NYJ |
| 21. | Buffalo Bills at NE |
| 22. | New York Giants at Ind |
| 23. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Chi |
| 24. | Cincinnati Bengals at Cle |
| 25. | Kansas City Chiefs at Sea |
| 26. | Oakland Raiders vs. Den |
| 27. | Pittsburgh Steelers at NO |
| 28. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dal |
| 29. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Hou |
| 30. | Washington Redskins at Ten |
| 31. | Detroit Lions vs. Min |
| 32. | Arizona Cardinals vs. LAR |
