Weekly Rankings: Week 10 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 10 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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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: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week.

Arizona, Cleveland, Green Bay and Washington are on bye this week.

Updated on Sunday.

Quarterback

1.Tom Brady NE vs. Buf
2.Drew Brees NO vs. Atl
3.Peyton Manning DEN at Car
4.Matt Ryan ATL at NO
5.Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. KC
6.Matthew Stafford DET at Min
7.Eli Manning NYG at Cin
Note: The schedule has been tough, but this makes three fantasy-poor games out of the last four for Eli, with the fourth saved by the big touchdown throw late to Victor Cruz against the Redskins.
8.Andrew Luck IND at Jac
Note: Luck threw for a rookie record 433 yards against the Dolphins last week.
9.Cam Newton CAR vs. Den
Note: Not quite all of Newton's ills were cured by the Redskins, but the rushing touchdown went a long way in that respect.
10.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Oak
11.Josh Freeman TB vs. SD
12.Carson Palmer OAK at Bal
Note: Last week was a prototypical Carson Palmer game - tons of passing yards, but it also came

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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: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week.

Arizona, Cleveland, Green Bay and Washington are on bye this week.

Updated on Sunday.

Quarterback

1.Tom Brady NE vs. Buf
2.Drew Brees NO vs. Atl
3.Peyton Manning DEN at Car
4.Matt Ryan ATL at NO
5.Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. KC
6.Matthew Stafford DET at Min
7.Eli Manning NYG at Cin
Note: The schedule has been tough, but this makes three fantasy-poor games out of the last four for Eli, with the fourth saved by the big touchdown throw late to Victor Cruz against the Redskins.
8.Andrew Luck IND at Jac
Note: Luck threw for a rookie record 433 yards against the Dolphins last week.
9.Cam Newton CAR vs. Den
Note: Not quite all of Newton's ills were cured by the Redskins, but the rushing touchdown went a long way in that respect.
10.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Oak
11.Josh Freeman TB vs. SD
12.Carson Palmer OAK at Bal
Note: Last week was a prototypical Carson Palmer game - tons of passing yards, but it also came with a couple of soul-crushing INT's late.
13.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at NE
14.*Michael Vick PHI vs. Dal
Note: Coach Andy Reid reaffirmed his support of Vick as the starter after Monday night's loss. Vick's OL isn't giving him much of a chance. Nick Foles isn't going to make this any better.
15.*Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Ten
Note: (Quadriceps/Knee) Fully practicing this week.
16.Philip Rivers SD at TB
17.*Tony Romo DAL at Phi
Note: Strained his back on the final play of Sunday night's loss against the Falcons. Romo has his flaws, but he's not getting help from the playcalling either.
18.*Alex Smith SF vs. StL
Note: *** (Finger) Listed as probable. ***
19.Andy Dalton CIN vs. NYG
20.*Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. Ind
Note: Probable for Thursday night (left shoulder).
21.Sam Bradford STL at SF
22.Jay Cutler CHI vs. Hou
23.*Jake Locker TEN at Mia
Note: Locker's shoulder is improving, enough to the point that Sunday's starter is uncertain. It now appears that Locker and not Hasselbeck will start against the Dolphins. *** Confirmed starter for Sunday. ***
24.Russell Wilson SEA vs. NYJ
Note: Wilson now has 13 touchdown passes on the year following the three-TD performance last week against the Vikings. I still don't trust him on the road, but it's becoming clear that the Seahawks do trust him.
25.Mark Sanchez NYJ at Sea
26.Matt Schaub HOU at Chi
27.Christian Ponder MIN vs. Det
Note: Two sub-100 yard games in the last three weeks, and this week he might be without Percy Harvin.
28.*Matt Cassel KC at Pit
Note: Brady Quinn (head) has yet to be cleared to practice. Quinn out again this week. There's a small chance that Ricky Stanzi could enter as part of the picture.
29.*Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Mia
Note: Jake Locker's shoulder is improving, enough to the point that Sunday's starter is uncertain. Titans turning back to Locker this week, presuming there's no setback in practice.

Running Backs

1.Ray Rice BAL vs. Oak
2.*Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det
Note: Dealing with a stomach illness. *** Officially probable. ***
3.Doug Martin TB vs. SD
Note: Best performance by a hamster since the movie 'Bolt.' Ok, maybe better.
4.Stevan Ridley NE vs. Buf
Note: Patriots had two 100-yard rushers earlier this season against the Bills.
5.*Arian Foster HOU at Chi
Note: Played through flu-like symptoms last week.
6.*Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. NYJ
Note: Sat out practice Thursday with back and wrist issues. *** Officially listed as probable. ***
7.*LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Dal
Note: McCoy had over 100 yards in the first half but was an afterthought in the second half after the Eagles fell behind. Missed practice Thursday with an illness.
8.Michael Turner ATL at NO
9.Chris Johnson TEN at Mia
10.*Frank Gore SF vs. StL
Note: (Hand) Full practice Wednesday.
11.Matt Forte CHI vs. Hou
12.Ryan Mathews SD at TB
13.Mikel Leshoure DET at Min
Note: Three touchdowns for Leshoure against the Jags - continually they'd drive down the field in the passing game, with Leshoure coming in to be the closer. *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. ***
14.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Ten
15.C.J. Spiller BUF at NE
Note: Was the Bills' best offensive player last week, so naturally he got only six carries.
16.Vick Ballard IND at Jac
17.*Jamaal Charles KC at Pit
Note: Suffered a head/neck injury against the Chargers on Thursday night. The Chiefs have said it was not a concussion. Full practice Thursday. *** Officially listed as probable. ***
18.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NYG
Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness but practiced Thursday.
19.*Isaac Redman PIT vs. KC
Note: Was great against the Giants (147 yards and a touchdown) - possible that Dwyer and/or Mendenhall could return this week, though. *** Will start this week but share carries with Dwyer. Mendenhall doubtful. ***
20.Steven Jackson STL at SF
21.Willis McGahee DEN at Car
22.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Cin
Note: Once again had a touchdown carry vultured away from him by Andre Brown. (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. *** Active Sunday despite a questionable listing Friday. ***
23.Shonn Greene NYJ at Sea
24.Fred Jackson BUF at NE
25.Rashad Jennings JAC vs. Ind
26.Felix Jones DAL at Phi
27.Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Den
28.*Taiwan Jones OAK at Bal
Note: Could have a much bigger role this week following the injuries to McFadden and Goodson, though Marcel Reese got a lot of the work afterward last week.
29.Pierre Thomas NO vs. Atl
Note: So much for the notion that PT Cruiser would get more work with Sproles out. Both Ingram and Ivory got more carries.
30.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at NO
31.*Marcel Reece OAK at Bal
Note: Could have a big role with the Raiders after injuries to McFadden and Goodson. Dealing with a hamstring injury but shared first-team reps with Taiwan Jones.
32.*Andre Brown NYG at Cin
Note: Injured his shoulder against the Steelers, but not before scoring another short-yardage touchdown. Should be able to play this week. *** (Shoulder) Active Sunday. ***
33.*Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. KC
Note: (Quad) Expected to return this week. Full practice Thursday, expected to play Monday night as part of a timeshare. *** Redman will start, but Dwyer will work 'in tandem' with him. Mendenhall doubtful. ***
34.Joique Bell DET at Min
35.Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL
36.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Ten
37.DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Den
Note: Six carries and a touchdown for Williams, compared to 10 carries and 51 yards for Stewart.
38.Daryl Richardson STL at SF
39.Shane Vereen NE vs. Buf
40.Ronnie Brown SD at TB
41.Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Oak
42.*Chris Ivory NO vs. Atl
Note: Ten carries and a touchdown for Ivory as part of the Saints' three-headed monster.
43.Justin Forsett HOU at Chi
44.Mark Ingram NO vs. Atl
Note: Had his best game of the year, albeit with seven carries in a three-headed monster, in Monday's win over the Eagles.
45.Ronnie Hillman DEN at Car
Note: Just one carry against the Bengals despite a breakout game the previous week against the Saints.
46.Peyton Hillis KC at Pit
47.LeGarrette Blount TB vs. SD
48.Michael Bush CHI vs. Hou
49.Bryce Brown PHI vs. Dal
50.Lance Dunbar DAL at Phi
51.Danny Woodhead NE vs. Buf
52.Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Det
53.Jackie Battle SD at TB
54.Jamie Harper TEN at Mia
55.Cedric Peerman CIN vs. NYG
56.Delone Carter IND at Jac
57.Robert Turbin SEA vs. NYJ
58.Baron Batch PIT vs. KC
59.*Phillip Tanner DAL at Phi
Note: Surpassed by Lance Dunbar in the pecking order last week.
60.Shaun Draughn KC at Pit
61.*Mike Tolbert CAR vs. Den
Note: Passed all his tests under the NFL's concussion protocol.
62.David Wilson NYG at Cin
63.*Chris Rainey PIT vs. KC
Note: Injured his rib in the win over the Giants. Full practice Thursday.
64.Brian Leonard CIN vs. NYG
65.Lamar Miller MIA vs. Ten
Note: Played only two snaps last week - such a secret weapon, even the Dolphins aren't aware of him.
66.Montell Owens JAC vs. Ind
67.*Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. KC
Note: (Achilles' tendon) Should get some work heading into Week 10, but will likely be questionable for Monday night's game against the Chiefs. Limited practice Thursday. With both Redman and Dwyer healthy, there's no incentive for the Steelers to rush Mendenhall back. *** Officially doubtful. ***
68.*Donald Brown IND at Jac
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Tuesday after suffering a setback in practice last week, getting just one touch in the win over the Dolphins. Officially active Thursday night, but didn't practice all week.
69.*Darren McFadden OAK at Bal
Note: Suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss to the Bucs. Did not practice Thursday. *** Officially out. ***
70.*Mike Goodson OAK at Bal
Note: Suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss to the Bucs, as did McFadden. Did not practice Thursday. *** Officially out. ***
71.*Bilal Powell NYJ at Sea
Note: (Shoulder) Present at individual drills for Monday's practice. *** Officially questionable. ***
72.*Joe McKnight NYJ at Sea
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Monday. *** Did not travel to Seattle for the game. ***
73.Travaris Cadet NO vs. Atl
74.*Darren Sproles NO vs. Atl
Note: (Hand) Officially 'wait-and-see' this week - interesting that he's not ruled out yet, given the initial expectation was four-to-six weeks. *** Now he's officially out. ***
75.*DeMarco Murray DAL at Phi
Note: (Foot) Has some but not all of the tests necessary before he can be cleared for action. Attended practice and did some running on the side, but was officially listed as a non-participant in practice and isn't expected to play again this week. *** Officially out. ***
76.*Ben Tate HOU at Chi
Note: (Hamstring) Not as far along as the Texans had hoped at this point. Still not practicing.
77.*Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Ind
Note: (Foot) Out again for the Thursday night game against the Colts.
78.*Brandon Bolden NE vs. Buf
Note: (Knee) Not spotted in the media-access portion of Tuesday's practice. Did not practice Thursday. *** Suspended for four games for a PED violation. ***

Wide Receivers

1.Roddy White ATL at NO
Note: Both White and Jones went over 100 yards this week.
2.*Calvin Johnson DET at Min
Note: Caught seven passes for 129 yards despite not practicing all week with a knee injury. Expects that the knee issue won't go away. Dealing with some nerve damage in his arms in addition to his sore knee.
3.A.J. Green CIN vs. NYG
4.Marques Colston NO vs. Atl
5.Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Hou
6.*Wes Welker NE vs. Buf
Note: (Ankle) Limited Thursday. *** Active as usual after limited practice earlier in the week. ***
7.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Car
8.Julio Jones ATL at NO
Note: Both White and Jones went over 100 yards this week. In the case of Jones, it helps alleviate any small-sample concerns about his home/road split.
9.*Victor Cruz NYG at Cin
Note: Injured a rib and had the wind knocked out of him last week, but came back to the game and is likely to play against the Bengals this week.
10.Reggie Wayne IND at Jac
11.Denarius Moore OAK at Bal
12.Vincent Jackson TB vs. SD
13.*Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Buf
Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Active as usual after limited practice earlier in the week. ***
14.Mike Wallace PIT vs. KC
15.Steve Smith CAR vs. Den
16.*Eric Decker DEN at Car
Note: (Thigh) Full participant Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday.
17.Andre Johnson HOU at Chi
18.Miles Austin DAL at Phi
19.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Oak
20.DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Dal
21.Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL
22.*Steve Johnson BUF at NE
Note: (Thigh) Expects to play this week. Practiced Thursday - 'everything was good, though the thigh was a little weak.' *** Officially active. ***
23.Dwayne Bowe KC at Pit
24.*Hakeem Nicks NYG at Cin
Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday after sitting out due to swelling on Wednesday. *** Officially active. ***
25.Mike Williams TB vs. SD
26.Malcom Floyd SD at TB
27.Lance Moore NO vs. Atl
28.Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. KC
Note: Big beneficiary to Antonio Brown's injury.
29.*Brian Hartline MIA vs. Ten
Note: *** (Groin) Active Sunday. ***
30.Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Dal
31.*Dez Bryant DAL at Phi
Note: (Hip) Had only four targets last week. *** Officially probable. ***
32.Golden Tate SEA vs. NYJ
Note: Two touchdowns on four catches, also had two receptions that were classified as laterals and thus runs.
33.Ryan Broyles DET at Min
34.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Oak
35.*Davone Bess MIA vs. Ten
Note: Missed practice Thursday due to personal reasons.
36.Chris Givens STL at SF
37.Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Ind
38.Brandon Gibson STL at SF
39.Donald Jones BUF at NE
40.Sidney Rice SEA vs. NYJ
41.*Kenny Britt TEN at Mia
Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday.
42.T.Y. Hilton IND at Jac
43.Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Bal
44.Nate Washington TEN at Mia
45.Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Sea
46.*Titus Young DET at Min
Note: (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Limited Friday, but active Sunday. ***
47.Stephen Hill NYJ at Sea
48.Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. NYG
49.Justin Blackmon JAC vs. Ind
50.Randy Moss SF vs. StL
51.*Donnie Avery IND at Jac
Note: Coming off his first big game in a long while but injured his hip in the win over Miami. Active Thursday night.
52.*Danny Amendola STL at SF
Note: (Shoulder) Expects to play this week, practiced Tuesday. Limited practice Wednesday.
53.*Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Det
Note: *** (Calf) Should get more targets this week with Percy Harvin out. ***
54.*Kevin Walter HOU at Chi
Note: Suffering from a tight groin. Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.
55.*Kendall Wright TEN at Mia
Note: Elbow injury, expects to play this week.
56.Louis Murphy CAR vs. Den
57.Dexter McCluster KC at Pit
58.Devery Henderson NO vs. Atl
Note: All or nothing at all.
59.Jason Avant PHI vs. Dal
60.*Mario Manningham SF vs. StL
Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday.
61.Chaz Schilens NYJ at Sea
62.Domenik Hixon NYG at Cin
63.*Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. KC
Note: Should be the Steelers' third receiver if Antonio Brown can't go, as expected.
64.Tiquan Underwood TB vs. SD
65.Earl Bennett CHI vs. Hou
66.*Danario Alexander SD at TB
Note: 'Will be a big part of what the Chargers do' even when Meachem and Royal return.
67.Derek Hagan OAK at Bal
68.*Kevin Ogletree DAL at Phi
Note: Hamstring injury didn't hamper his performance - 96 yards and a touchdown, most of which came late when Dallas opened up the offense after falling behind.
69.Jon Baldwin KC at Pit
70.Brandon Stokley DEN at Car
71.Devin Hester CHI vs. Hou
72.Kyle Williams SF vs. StL
73.*Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. Det
Note: *** Hail Mary play if you have to replace Harvin, though I prefer Jerome Simpson. ***
74.Joseph Morgan NO vs. Atl
75.*Doug Baldwin SEA vs. NYJ
Note: (Ankle) Three targets, one catch in return to action against the Vikes.
76.Michael Jenkins MIN vs. Det
77.Rueben Randle NYG at Cin
78.Ramses Barden NYG at Cin
79.Armon Binns CIN vs. NYG
80.Laurent Robinson JAC vs. Ind
81.*Robert Meachem SD at TB
Note: (Hamstring) Status improving - we'll see whether he practices later this week. *** Active this week after sitting last week. ***
82.Rod Streater OAK at Bal
83.Harry Douglas ATL at NO
84.Damaris Johnson PHI vs. Dal
85.Jabar Gaffney MIA vs. Ten
86.Julian Edelman NE vs. Buf
87.Deion Branch NE vs. Buf
88.Clyde Gates NYJ at Sea
89.Jacoby Jones BAL vs. Oak
90.*Antonio Brown PIT vs. KC
Note: High ankle sprain - status for Monday night in doubt. Did not practice Thursday. *** Officially out, could miss multiple weeks. ***
91.*Percy Harvin MIN vs. Det
Note: Sprained his ankle in three places last week, doubtful to play in Week 10, especially with the Vikings on bye in Week 11. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. Team is hopeful he can practice Friday. *** Officially out. ***
92.*Brandon LaFell CAR vs. Den
Note: (Concussion) Scratched last week.
93.*Braylon Edwards SEA vs. NYJ
Note: (Knee) Sat out last week.
94.*Eddie Royal SD at TB
Note: (Hamstring) Was close to playing last week, but might be surpassed by Alexander now.
95.*Kealoha Pilares CAR vs. Den
Note: Injured shoulder, will go on IR.

Tight Ends

1.*Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Buf
Note: (Hip) Limited in Thursday's practice.
2.Jimmy Graham NO vs. Atl
3.Jason Witten DAL at Phi
4.Tony Gonzalez ATL at NO
5.*Brandon Myers OAK at Bal
Note: Team high 13 targets to go along with two touchdowns in the loss to the Bucs. (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice.
6.Heath Miller PIT vs. KC
7.Vernon Davis SF vs. StL
Note: Back to complaining about his role - justifiably. We'll see if that got addressed during the bye week.
8.Dustin Keller NYJ at Sea
9.Brent Celek PHI vs. Dal
10.Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. NYG
11.Antonio Gates SD at TB
12.Dwayne Allen IND at Jac
Note: Had six catches for 75 yards with Fleener out last week.
13.Greg Olsen CAR vs. Den
14.Scott Chandler BUF at NE
Note: Had two touchdowns against the Pats last time.
15.Brandon Pettigrew DET at Min
16.Joel Dreessen DEN at Car
17.*Owen Daniels HOU at Chi
Note: Suffered a bruised hip against the Bills, to go along with all his other injuries. Did not practice Thursday - injury being described as 'some kind of hip pointer.' *** Game-time decision. ***
18.Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Det
Note: Shut out again - getting dragged down by Ponder's struggles.
19.Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Oak
20.Jacob Tamme DEN at Car
21.*Martellus Bennett NYG at Cin
Note: Limping after the game last week - rumored to be a lower leg injury. Not listed on the initial injury report.
22.Jared Cook TEN at Mia
23.Dallas Clark TB vs. SD
24.Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Ten
25.Tony Moeaki KC at Pit
26.Lance Kendricks STL at SF
27.Kellen Davis CHI vs. Hou
28.Garrett Graham HOU at Chi
Note: Caught a touchdown pass after Owen Daniels injured his hip.
29.Ed Dickson BAL vs. Oak
30.David Thomas NO vs. Atl
31.James Casey HOU at Chi
32.Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Ind
33.Zach Miller SEA vs. NYJ
34.Delanie Walker SF vs. StL
35.Tony Scheffler DET at Min
36.Craig Stevens TEN at Mia
37.*Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Buf
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday for personal reasons. Officially limited in Thursday's practice. *** INACTIVE THIS WEEK ***
38.*Coby Fleener IND at Jac
Note: (Shoulder) Out again this week.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Ray Rice BAL vs. Oak
2.*Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det
Note: Dealing with a stomach illness. *** Officially probable. ***
3.Doug Martin TB vs. SD
Note: Best performance by a hamster since the movie 'Bolt.' Ok, maybe better.
4.*Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. NYJ
Note: Sat out practice Thursday with back and wrist issues. *** Officially listed as probable. ***
5.Roddy White ATL at NO
Note: Both White and Jones went over 100 yards this week.
6.*Calvin Johnson DET at Min
Note: Caught seven passes for 129 yards despite not practicing all week with a knee injury. Expects that the knee issue won't go away. Dealing with some nerve damage in his arms in addition to his sore knee.
7.A.J. Green CIN vs. NYG
8.*Arian Foster HOU at Chi
Note: Played through flu-like symptoms last week.
9.*LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Dal
Note: McCoy had over 100 yards in the first half but was an afterthought in the second half after the Eagles fell behind. Missed practice Thursday with an illness.
10.Marques Colston NO vs. Atl
11.Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Hou
12.Stevan Ridley NE vs. Buf
Note: Patriots had two 100-yard rushers earlier this season against the Bills.
13.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Car
14.Julio Jones ATL at NO
Note: Both White and Jones went over 100 yards this week. In the case of Jones, it helps alleviate any small-sample concerns about his home/road split.
15.Chris Johnson TEN at Mia
16.*Frank Gore SF vs. StL
Note: (Hand) Full practice Wednesday.
17.Matt Forte CHI vs. Hou
18.*Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Buf
Note: (Hip) Limited in Thursday's practice.
19.*Victor Cruz NYG at Cin
Note: Injured a rib and had the wind knocked out of him last week, but came back to the game and is likely to play against the Bengals this week.
20.Reggie Wayne IND at Jac
21.Denarius Moore OAK at Bal
22.Vincent Jackson TB vs. SD
23.Jimmy Graham NO vs. Atl
24.Mikel Leshoure DET at Min
Note: Three touchdowns for Leshoure against the Jags - continually they'd drive down the field in the passing game, with Leshoure coming in to be the closer. *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. ***
25.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Ten
26.Michael Turner ATL at NO
27.Ryan Mathews SD at TB
28.C.J. Spiller BUF at NE
Note: Was the Bills' best offensive player last week, so naturally he got only six carries.
29.*Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Buf
Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Active as usual after limited practice earlier in the week. ***
30.Mike Wallace PIT vs. KC
31.Steve Smith CAR vs. Den
32.*Eric Decker DEN at Car
Note: (Thigh) Full participant Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday.
33.Andre Johnson HOU at Chi
34.Jason Witten DAL at Phi
35.*Isaac Redman PIT vs. KC
Note: Was great against the Giants (147 yards and a touchdown) - possible that Dwyer and/or Mendenhall could return this week, though. *** Will start this week but share carries with Dwyer. Mendenhall doubtful. ***
36.Steven Jackson STL at SF
37.Willis McGahee DEN at Car
38.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Cin
Note: Once again had a touchdown carry vultured away from him by Andre Brown. (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. *** Active Sunday despite a questionable listing Friday. ***
39.*Jamaal Charles KC at Pit
Note: Suffered a head/neck injury against the Chargers on Thursday night. The Chiefs have said it was not a concussion. Full practice Thursday. *** Officially listed as probable. ***
40.Miles Austin DAL at Phi
41.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Oak
42.DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Dal
43.Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL
44.Tony Gonzalez ATL at NO
45.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NYG
Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness but practiced Thursday.
46.Fred Jackson BUF at NE
47.Rashad Jennings JAC vs. Ind
48.Felix Jones DAL at Phi
49.*Steve Johnson BUF at NE
Note: (Thigh) Expects to play this week. Practiced Thursday - 'everything was good, though the thigh was a little weak.' *** Officially active. ***
50.Dwayne Bowe KC at Pit
51.*Hakeem Nicks NYG at Cin
Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday after sitting out due to swelling on Wednesday. *** Officially active. ***
52.Mike Williams TB vs. SD
53.Malcom Floyd SD at TB
54.Lance Moore NO vs. Atl
55.*Brandon Myers OAK at Bal
Note: Team high 13 targets to go along with two touchdowns in the loss to the Bucs. (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice.
56.Heath Miller PIT vs. KC
57.Vernon Davis SF vs. StL
Note: Back to complaining about his role - justifiably. We'll see if that got addressed during the bye week.
58.Shonn Greene NYJ at Sea
59.Pierre Thomas NO vs. Atl
Note: So much for the notion that PT Cruiser would get more work with Sproles out. Both Ingram and Ivory got more carries.
60.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at NO
61.Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Den
62.Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. KC
Note: Big beneficiary to Antonio Brown's injury.
63.*Davone Bess MIA vs. Ten
Note: Missed practice Thursday due to personal reasons.
64.*Titus Young DET at Min
Note: (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Limited Friday, but active Sunday. ***
65.*Brian Hartline MIA vs. Ten
Note: *** (Groin) Active Sunday. ***
66.Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Dal
67.*Dez Bryant DAL at Phi
Note: (Hip) Had only four targets last week. *** Officially probable. ***
68.Golden Tate SEA vs. NYJ
Note: Two touchdowns on four catches, also had two receptions that were classified as laterals and thus runs.
69.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Oak
70.Dustin Keller NYJ at Sea
71.Brent Celek PHI vs. Dal
72.Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. NYG
73.*Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Buf
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday for personal reasons. Officially limited in Thursday's practice. *** INACTIVE THIS WEEK ***
74.*Andre Brown NYG at Cin
Note: Injured his shoulder against the Steelers, but not before scoring another short-yardage touchdown. Should be able to play this week. *** (Shoulder) Active Sunday. ***
75.Joique Bell DET at Min
76.Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL
77.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Ten
78.DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Den
Note: Six carries and a touchdown for Williams, compared to 10 carries and 51 yards for Stewart.
79.Chris Givens STL at SF
80.Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Ind
81.Brandon Gibson STL at SF
82.Donald Jones BUF at NE
83.Sidney Rice SEA vs. NYJ
84.*Kenny Britt TEN at Mia
Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday.
85.T.Y. Hilton IND at Jac
86.Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Bal
87.*Marcel Reece OAK at Bal
Note: Could have a big role with the Raiders after injuries to McFadden and Goodson. Dealing with a hamstring injury but shared first-team reps with Taiwan Jones.
88.Nate Washington TEN at Mia
89.Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Sea
90.Antonio Gates SD at TB
91.*Owen Daniels HOU at Chi
Note: Suffered a bruised hip against the Bills, to go along with all his other injuries. Did not practice Thursday - injury being described as 'some kind of hip pointer.' *** Game-time decision. ***
92.Daryl Richardson STL at SF
93.*Taiwan Jones OAK at Bal
Note: Could have a much bigger role this week following the injuries to McFadden and Goodson, though Marcel Reese got a lot of the work afterward last week.
94.Ryan Broyles DET at Min
95.Stephen Hill NYJ at Sea
96.Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. NYG
97.Justin Blackmon JAC vs. Ind
98.Randy Moss SF vs. StL
99.*Donnie Avery IND at Jac
Note: Coming off his first big game in a long while but injured his hip in the win over Miami. Active Thursday night.
100.*Danny Amendola STL at SF
Note: (Shoulder) Expects to play this week, practiced Tuesday. Limited practice Wednesday.
101.*Kevin Walter HOU at Chi
Note: Suffering from a tight groin. Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.
102.*Kendall Wright TEN at Mia
Note: Elbow injury, expects to play this week.

Kickers

1.Lawrence Tynes NYG at Cin
2.Matt Bryant ATL at NO
3.Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Buf
4.David Akers SF vs. StL
5.Blair Walsh MIN vs. Det
6.Greg Zuerlein STL at SF
7.Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Bal
8.Justin Tucker BAL vs. Oak
9.Shaun Suisham PIT vs. KC
Note: Missed out on a chance for fantasy glory on the Steelers' goofy fake field goal attempt.
10.Jason Hanson DET at Min
11.Nick Novak SD at TB
12.Robbie Gould CHI vs. Hou
13.Connor Barth TB vs. SD
14.Alex Henery PHI vs. Dal
15.Matt Prater DEN at Car
Note: Good news: no misses on the season. Bad news: Only nine attempts.
16.Mike Nugent CIN vs. NYG
17.Adam Vinatieri IND at Jac
18.Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Ten
19.Shayne Graham HOU at Chi
20.Justin Medlock CAR vs. Den
21.Rob Bironas TEN at Mia
22.Garrett Hartley NO vs. Atl
23.Dan Bailey DAL at Phi
24.Steven Hauschka SEA vs. NYJ
25.Ryan Succop KC at Pit
26.Nick Folk NYJ at Sea
27.Josh Scobee JAC vs. Ind
28.Rian Lindell BUF at NE

Defenses

1.Chicago Bears vs. Hou
2.Seattle Seahawks vs. NYJ
3.*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. KC
Note: Troy Polamalu out once again.
4.Miami Dolphins vs. Ten
5.Baltimore Ravens vs. Oak
6.San Francisco 49ers vs. StL
7.Houston Texans at Chi
8.Detroit Lions at Min
9.San Diego Chargers at TB
10.Minnesota Vikings vs. Det
11.*Dallas Cowboys at Phi
Note: Jay Ratliff suffered a high ankle sprain in the Sunday night loss.
12.New England Patriots vs. Buf
13.*New York Giants at Cin
Note: Chase Blackburn is dealing with a hamstring injury.
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. SD
15.*New York Jets at Sea
Note: Eric Smith (hip) should return this week for the first time since Week 5.
16.*Indianapolis Colts at Jac
Note: Jerraud Powers (toe) won't play Thursday night.
17.St. Louis Rams at SF
18.Denver Broncos at Car
19.Tennessee Titans at Mia
20.Oakland Raiders at Bal
21.Atlanta Falcons at NO
22.Cincinnati Bengals vs. NYG
23.*Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ind
Note: Rashean Mathis is dealing with a groin injury.
24.Carolina Panthers vs. Den
25.New Orleans Saints vs. Atl
26.Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dal
27.Kansas City Chiefs at Pit
28.*Buffalo Bills at NE
Note: Terrence McGee (knee) has been placed on IR.
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