This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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.
Minnesota, New York Giants, Seattle and Tennessee are on bye this week.
Updated on Sunday.
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO at Oak |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Det |
| 3. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ind |
| 4. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. SD |
| 5. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ari |
| 6. | Andrew Luck IND at NE |
| 7. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. NO |
| 8. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. GB |
| 9. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Phi |
| 10. | Cam Newton CAR vs. TB |
| 11. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. Jac |
| 12. | Andy Dalton CIN at KC |
| 13. | Josh Freeman TB at Car |
| 14. | Philip Rivers SD at Den |
| 15. | *Nick Foles PHI at Was Note: Likely to start in place of an injured Vick this week. Averaged 6.8 yards per attempt in relief of Vick last week, though included in that is one long touchdown on a completely busted coverage. |
| 16. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Mia |
| 17. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Cle Note: ***In case you need another negative indicator, Romo is going to be working with a backup to the backup at |
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.
Minnesota, New York Giants, Seattle and Tennessee are on bye this week.
Updated on Sunday.
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO at Oak |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Det |
| 3. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ind |
| 4. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. SD |
| 5. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ari |
| 6. | Andrew Luck IND at NE |
| 7. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. NO |
| 8. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. GB |
| 9. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Phi |
| 10. | Cam Newton CAR vs. TB |
| 11. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. Jac |
| 12. | Andy Dalton CIN at KC |
| 13. | Josh Freeman TB at Car |
| 14. | Philip Rivers SD at Den |
| 15. | *Nick Foles PHI at Was Note: Likely to start in place of an injured Vick this week. Averaged 6.8 yards per attempt in relief of Vick last week, though included in that is one long touchdown on a completely busted coverage. |
| 16. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Mia |
| 17. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Cle Note: ***In case you need another negative indicator, Romo is going to be working with a backup to the backup at center, perhaps the most important OL position.*** |
| 18. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Buf |
| 19. | Joe Flacco BAL at Pit |
| 20. | *Byron Leftwich PIT vs. Bal Note: Came in and did very little for an injured Roethlisberger beginning in the third quarter. |
| 21. | *Alex Smith SF vs. Chi Note: Reportedly recovering well from a concussion that knocked him out of last week's game against the Rams. Limited in practice Thursday, but is expected to play Monday night. Though he's expected to start, Smith was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable for Monday night. |
| 22. | Brandon Weeden CLE at Dal |
| 23. | Sam Bradford STL vs. NYJ |
| 24. | *Matt Cassel KC vs. Cin Note: Another awful game Monday night, albeit in lousy conditions. Meanwhile, Brady Quinn (concussion) has been cleared to practice. Will start this week. |
| 25. | *Mark Sanchez NYJ at StL Note: Got another dreaded 'vote of confidence' from coach Rex Ryan following the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 26. | *Jason Campbell CHI at SF |
| 27. | *John Skelton ARZ at Atl |
| 28. | Blaine Gabbert JAC at Hou |
| 29. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Chi |
| 30. | *Jay Cutler CHI at SF Note: Suffered a concussion Sunday night against the Texans. Missed his radio show Monday. Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially declared out. *** |
| 31. | *Michael Vick PHI at Was Note: Suffered a significant concussion against the Cowboys. Initial indications are that Nick Foles will start this week. Did not practice Thursday, but hasn't yet been declared out. *** Officially out. *** |
| 32. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ at Atl Note: The report last week on Kolb (ribs) was that he would be returning 'sooner rather than later.' We'll find out more Wednesday what that really entails. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 33. | *Brady Quinn KC vs. Cin Note: (Concussion) Cleared for game action, but will be the backup this week. |
| 34. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Bal Note: Suffered a shoulder sprain Monday night - his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens is uncertain still. It's the rib injury that could keep Roethlisberger out multiple weeks. He won't play Sunday night. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Jac |
| 2. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia Note: Should carry a heavy workload with Fred Jackson already declared out with a concussion for Thursday night. |
| 3. | *Ray Rice BAL at Pit Note: (Toe) Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 4. | Doug Martin TB at Car |
| 5. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Was Note: Battled the flu last week, second half carries were limited. |
| 6. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Cin Note: Showed no ill effects from his neck injury on Monday night. |
| 7. | Matt Forte CHI at SF |
| 8. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ind |
| 9. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Phi Note: Slowed down before the bye - we'll see if the Redskins were able to address that over the break. |
| 10. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Chi Note: Underwent x-rays for unspecified reasons after Sunday's game. (Ribs, hand) Practiced Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | Trent Richardson CLE at Dal |
| 12. | *Reggie Bush MIA at Buf Note: Benched after a first-half fumble last week, plus his workload had already been declining. On the other hand, he draws Buffalo this week. |
| 13. | Steven Jackson STL vs. NYJ |
| 14. | Mikel Leshoure DET vs. GB |
| 15. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at KC |
| 16. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at Atl |
| 17. | Shonn Greene NYJ at StL |
| 18. | *Willis McGahee DEN vs. SD Note: Two more fumbles, losing one. It's possible that Ronnie Hillman will keep cutting into his carries. |
| 19. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. Cle Note: Seems likely to get another start this week. *** Cowboys have significant OL issues at center. However, Murray is out for another week and probably Thanksgiving. *** |
| 20. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Den Note: Stiff neck, missed practices Wednesday and Thursday. *** Limited practice on Friday and listed as questionable, but the Chargers were encouraged how good Mathews looked. *** |
| 21. | Marcel Reece OAK vs. NO |
| 22. | Vick Ballard IND at NE |
| 23. | *Michael Turner ATL vs. Ari Note: Healthy bust of the week last week - just 15 yards on 13 carries against the Saints of all teams. Groin injury, limited in practice Thursday. ***Limited in practice all week, but will play Sunday.*** |
| 24. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Bal Note: (Achilles' tendon) Questionable for Sunday night. One report says that Mendenhall will start. What a mess. *** Officially the starter, but coach Mike Tomlin said that all three backs will be involved. As a result, I can't slot Mendenhall much higher than this, despite what appears to be a pretty good matchup.*** |
| 25. | Rashad Jennings JAC at Hou |
| 26. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. TB |
| 27. | *James Starks GB at Det Note: *** Now starting ahead of Alex Green at running back. *** |
| 28. | *Donald Brown IND at NE Note: (Knee) Listed as day-to-day after splitting carries relatively evenly last Thursday. Did not practice this Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 29. | *Chris Ivory NO at Oak Note: Only seven carries against 16 for Ingram, yet I'm still starting him over Ingram this week, perhaps against all reason. Sproles' potential return clouds all Saints RB projections. |
| 30. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf |
| 31. | *Darren Sproles NO at Oak Note: (Hand) Full practice Thursday, looks like to play this week. Very tough call this week - great matchup, but how much will he play? |
| 32. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Ari |
| 33. | Joique Bell DET vs. GB |
| 34. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Chi |
| 35. | *Isaac Redman PIT vs. Bal Note: Was buried after a first-half fumble. Dwyer received twice as many touches. All bets are off with news that Mendenhall could start. *** Mendenhall the confirmed starter. *** |
| 36. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. Bal Note: (Quad) Got twice as many touches than Redman on Monday night, thanks to Redman's fumble. All bets are off with news that Mendenhall could start. *** Mendenhall the confirmed starter. *** |
| 37. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. TB |
| 38. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. SD Note: I wouldn't be surprised to see Hillman get more work this week, after two more fumbles from McGahee. |
| 39. | Daryl Richardson STL vs. NYJ |
| 40. | *Justin Forsett HOU vs. Jac Note: *** Ben Tate is out for another week, so Forsett gets the backup duty again this week. *** |
| 41. | *Alex Green GB at Det Note: *** Lost the starting job to Starks, missed practice Friday to rest his knee. *** |
| 42. | Shane Vereen NE vs. Ind |
| 43. | Danny Woodhead NE vs. Ind |
| 44. | Peyton Hillis KC vs. Cin |
| 45. | *Mark Ingram NO at Oak Note: Sproles' potential return clouds all Saints RB projections. |
| 46. | *Pierre Thomas NO at Oak Note: Just five carries, compared to 16 for Mark Ingram. The Saints didn't lose the ability to troll us regarding their running backs with Sean Payton's suspension. Sproles' potential return clouds all Saints RB projections. |
| 47. | Ronnie Brown SD at Den |
| 48. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Pit |
| 49. | Michael Bush CHI at SF |
| 50. | LeGarrette Blount TB at Car |
| 51. | Montario Hardesty CLE at Dal |
| 52. | *Tashard Choice BUF vs. Mia Note: Taking over the backup duties with Fred Jackson out this week. |
| 53. | Jackie Battle SD at Den |
| 54. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. NO Note: What a bust - just two carries. Even Jeremy Stewart (!) got more carries. 'Has to prove some things in practice' before getting extended game action. Ok then. |
| 55. | Bryce Brown PHI at Was |
| 56. | Evan Royster WAS vs. Phi |
| 57. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Cle |
| 58. | Cedric Peerman CIN at KC |
| 59. | Delone Carter IND at NE |
| 60. | Baron Batch PIT vs. Bal |
| 61. | Phillip Tanner DAL vs. Cle |
| 62. | Shaun Draughn KC vs. Cin |
| 63. | Jeremy Stewart OAK vs. NO |
| 64. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. TB |
| 65. | Chris Rainey PIT vs. Bal |
| 66. | Brian Leonard CIN at KC |
| 67. | William Powell ARZ at Atl |
| 68. | Lamar Miller MIA at Buf |
| 69. | Montell Owens JAC at Hou |
| 70. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Jac Note: (Hamstring) Has a chance to play this week against Jacksonville. Sore after Wednesday's practice, did not practice Thursday. *** Out for the third week in a row. *** |
| 71. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. NO Note: (Ankle) Already unlikely to play again this week. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 72. | *Mike Goodson OAK vs. NO Note: (Ankle) Still in a walking boot Monday. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 73. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at StL Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to Seattle. Limited in practice Thursday. |
| 74. | *Joe McKnight NYJ at StL Note: (Ankle) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 75. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Cle Note: (Foot) Still needs to pass an array of tests before getting cleared to play. Non-participant in practice Thursday. Unlikely to play this week or on Thanksgiving. |
| 76. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Hou Note: (Foot) Already ruled out again this week. |
| 77. | *Beanie Wells ARZ at Atl Note: One more week. |
| 78. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. Mia Note: (Concuussion) Already declared out for this week. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. GB Note: (Knee) Practiced Thursday after resting Wednesday. Look for this to be the new norm for the foreseeable future. *** Will play Sunday after being limited all week. *** |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN at KC |
| 3. | Reggie Wayne IND at NE Note: Colts will probably have to throw even more than usual against the Pats this week. |
| 4. | Roddy White ATL vs. Ari |
| 5. | Marques Colston NO at Oak |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 7. | Randall Cobb GB at Det |
| 8. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. NO |
| 9. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Jac |
| 10. | *Jordy Nelson GB at Det Note: (Hamstring) Able to practice Monday. Expected to play, but limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Mia Note: (Thigh) Not listed on the Tuesday injury report. |
| 12. | *Wes Welker NE vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday. *** Expects to play, but still has to test out his ankle before the game. *** |
| 13. | Brandon Marshall CHI at SF |
| 14. | Vincent Jackson TB at Car |
| 15. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl |
| 16. | Miles Austin DAL vs. Cle |
| 17. | James Jones GB at Det |
| 18. | *Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 19. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Cin Note: (Thigh) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 20. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. TB Note: Benched last week after the game got out of hand, so coach Ron Rivera could see how the other receivers looked in game action. Doesn't bode well. #Understatement |
| 21. | Eric Decker DEN vs. SD |
| 22. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: (Shin) Sat out practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision Sunday. *** Adamant that he wants to play, for what that's worth. *** |
| 23. | Titus Young DET vs. GB |
| 24. | *Santana Moss WAS vs. Phi Note: (Concussion) Practiced on Monday. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 25. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Cle |
| 26. | *Mike Wallace PIT vs. Bal Note: Wallace's status could really drop if Big Ben can't play. |
| 27. | *Torrey Smith BAL at Pit Note: (Chest) Limited in practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 28. | Malcom Floyd SD at Den |
| 29. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Hou |
| 30. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Was |
| 31. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Chi |
| 32. | *Danny Amendola STL vs. NYJ Note: At one point appeared to reinjure his shoulder on a punt return, but instead it was just a case of pain management. |
| 33. | Lance Moore NO at Oak |
| 34. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI at Was Note: Suffered a lower back injury in the first quarter of the loss to Dallas. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 35. | Mike Williams TB at Car |
| 36. | *Brian Hartline MIA at Buf Note: (Knee) Fully practiced Tuesday. |
| 37. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Bal |
| 38. | Ryan Broyles DET vs. GB |
| 39. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Pit |
| 40. | Danario Alexander SD at Den |
| 41. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NE |
| 42. | Davone Bess MIA at Buf |
| 43. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at KC |
| 44. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. NYJ |
| 45. | Donald Jones BUF vs. Mia |
| 46. | Andre Roberts ARZ at Atl |
| 47. | Laurent Robinson JAC at Hou |
| 48. | Donnie Avery IND at NE |
| 49. | Greg Little CLE at Dal |
| 50. | Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Phi |
| 51. | *Josh Gordon CLE at Dal Note: *** (Illness) Listed as probable. *** |
| 52. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at StL Note: *** Heel and hamstring problems - Jets might not play Kerley this week. *** |
| 53. | Derek Hagan OAK vs. NO |
| 54. | *Riley Cooper PHI at Was Note: Very nice touchdown catch last week, could have a bigger role this week with Avant and Maclin hurting. |
| 55. | Stephen Hill NYJ at StL |
| 56. | Joseph Morgan NO at Oak |
| 57. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Hou |
| 58. | Randy Moss SF vs. Chi |
| 59. | *Kevin Walter HOU vs. Jac Note: (Groin) Full practice Thursday. |
| 60. | Louis Murphy CAR vs. TB |
| 61. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. Cin |
| 62. | *Chris Givens STL vs. NYJ Note: A late scratch after missing curfew. Would have been nice to know before the early games started Sunday, though. |
| 63. | Devery Henderson NO at Oak |
| 64. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. NO Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable after missing practice Friday. Game-time decision. *** |
| 65. | Mario Manningham SF vs. Chi |
| 66. | Chaz Schilens NYJ at StL |
| 67. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Bal |
| 68. | Tiquan Underwood TB at Car |
| 69. | Earl Bennett CHI at SF |
| 70. | Josh Morgan WAS vs. Phi |
| 71. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Atl |
| 72. | *Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Phi Note: (Foot) Most sources consider Garcon doubtful, though one suggested that he 'has a shot.' Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Expected to play, though to what extent is unknown. *** |
| 73. | Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Cle Note: Not targeted against the Eagles after getting a touchdown the week before. |
| 74. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. TB |
| 75. | Donald Driver GB at Det |
| 76. | Brandon Stokley DEN vs. SD |
| 77. | Devin Hester CHI at SF |
| 78. | Kyle Williams SF vs. Chi |
| 79. | Armon Binns CIN at KC |
| 80. | Robert Meachem SD at Den |
| 81. | Rod Streater OAK vs. NO |
| 82. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Ari |
| 83. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at SF Note: *** (Hand) Returning to action this week, albeit with Jason Campbell at the helm. *** |
| 84. | Damaris Johnson PHI at Was |
| 85. | Jabar Gaffney MIA at Buf |
| 86. | Travis Benjamin CLE at Dal |
| 87. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at Dal |
| 88. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Ind Note: On the field for just 17 plays last week. |
| 89. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Pit |
| 90. | Eddie Royal SD at Den |
| 91. | Kealoha Pilares CAR vs. TB |
| 92. | *Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal Note: (Ankle) Questionable again this week. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 93. | *Jason Avant PHI at Was Note: (Hamstring) Questionable at best this week. Officially ruled out. |
| 94. | *Jon Baldwin KC vs. Cin Note: Suffered a head/neck injury in the loss Monday night. Did not practice Thursday. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 95. | *Greg Jennings GB at Det Note: Out at least one more week. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind Note: (Hip) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham NO at Oak |
| 3. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Cle Note: Only 47 yards against the Eagles, but it came on 10 targets. |
| 4. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Ari |
| 5. | Antonio Gates SD at Den Note: Touchdown catches in three of the last four games. |
| 6. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal Note: Four catches Monday night, but none with Forrest Whitaker, er, Byron Leftwich at QB. |
| 7. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at KC |
| 8. | Dwayne Allen IND at NE |
| 9. | *Brandon Myers OAK vs. NO Note: Suffered another concussion against the Ravens, his second of the season. Full practice Thursday. *** Another full practice Friday. *** |
| 10. | *Owen Daniels HOU vs. Jac Note: (Hip) Inactive Sunday night, but likely to return this week. Limited practice Thursday. *** Expected to play. *** |
| 11. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Chi Note: Another mediocre at best game. I really thought that he, and the Niners offense generally, had turned a corner after the playoffs last year. Maybe not-so-much - and the injury to Alex Smith certainly doesn't help. |
| 12. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. TB |
| 13. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. GB |
| 14. | Dustin Keller NYJ at StL |
| 15. | Brent Celek PHI at Was |
| 16. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Mia |
| 17. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Pit Note: Welcome back to fantasy-relevance. |
| 18. | Logan Paulsen WAS vs. Phi |
| 19. | Joel Dreessen DEN vs. SD |
| 20. | Tony Moeaki KC vs. Cin |
| 21. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. NYJ |
| 22. | Dallas Clark TB at Car |
| 23. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Hou |
| 24. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. SD |
| 25. | Rob Housler ARZ at Atl |
| 26. | Anthony Fasano MIA at Buf |
| 27. | Garrett Graham HOU vs. Jac |
| 28. | Ed Dickson BAL at Pit |
| 29. | Delanie Walker SF vs. Chi |
| 30. | Tony Scheffler DET vs. GB |
| 31. | Jermichael Finley GB at Det |
| 32. | Tom Crabtree GB at Det |
| 33. | *Kellen Davis CHI at SF Note: Rough game - coughed up a fumble, having the Bears scramble the waiver wire looking for alternatives. |
| 34. | Ben Watson CLE at Dal |
| 35. | Chris Cooley WAS vs. Phi |
| 36. | *Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) I'm not sure what to do with Hernandez any longer - for now, keeping him at the bottom until he practices and is given the all-clear by the Pats. Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Likely out this week. *** |
| 37. | *Coby Fleener IND at NE Note: (Shoulder) That the Colts promoted a tight end from the practice squad bodes ill for Fleener's chances of playing this week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Jac |
| 2. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia Note: Should carry a heavy workload with Fred Jackson already declared out with a concussion for Thursday night. |
| 3. | *Ray Rice BAL at Pit Note: (Toe) Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 4. | Doug Martin TB at Car |
| 5. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. GB Note: (Knee) Practiced Thursday after resting Wednesday. Look for this to be the new norm for the foreseeable future. *** Will play Sunday after being limited all week. *** |
| 6. | A.J. Green CIN at KC |
| 7. | Reggie Wayne IND at NE Note: Colts will probably have to throw even more than usual against the Pats this week. |
| 8. | Roddy White ATL vs. Ari |
| 9. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind Note: (Hip) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 10. | Jimmy Graham NO at Oak |
| 11. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Was Note: Battled the flu last week, second half carries were limited. |
| 12. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Cin Note: Showed no ill effects from his neck injury on Monday night. |
| 13. | Matt Forte CHI at SF |
| 14. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Chi Note: Underwent x-rays for unspecified reasons after Sunday's game. (Ribs, hand) Practiced Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 15. | Trent Richardson CLE at Dal |
| 16. | Marques Colston NO at Oak |
| 17. | *Jordy Nelson GB at Det Note: (Hamstring) Able to practice Monday. Expected to play, but limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 18. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. SD |
| 19. | Randall Cobb GB at Det |
| 20. | *Reggie Bush MIA at Buf Note: Benched after a first-half fumble last week, plus his workload had already been declining. On the other hand, he draws Buffalo this week. |
| 21. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ind |
| 22. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Phi Note: Slowed down before the bye - we'll see if the Redskins were able to address that over the break. |
| 23. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Cle Note: Only 47 yards against the Eagles, but it came on 10 targets. |
| 24. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Ari |
| 25. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. NO |
| 26. | *Wes Welker NE vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday. *** Expects to play, but still has to test out his ankle before the game. *** |
| 27. | Brandon Marshall CHI at SF |
| 28. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: (Shin) Sat out practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision Sunday. *** Adamant that he wants to play, for what that's worth. *** |
| 29. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Jac |
| 30. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Mia Note: (Thigh) Not listed on the Tuesday injury report. |
| 31. | Vincent Jackson TB at Car |
| 32. | Steven Jackson STL vs. NYJ |
| 33. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Den Note: Stiff neck, missed practices Wednesday and Thursday. *** Limited practice on Friday and listed as questionable, but the Chargers were encouraged how good Mathews looked. *** |
| 34. | Mikel Leshoure DET vs. GB |
| 35. | *Willis McGahee DEN vs. SD Note: Two more fumbles, losing one. It's possible that Ronnie Hillman will keep cutting into his carries. |
| 36. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. Cle Note: Seems likely to get another start this week. *** Cowboys have significant OL issues at center. However, Murray is out for another week and probably Thanksgiving. *** |
| 37. | James Jones GB at Det |
| 38. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl |
| 39. | *Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 40. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Cin Note: (Thigh) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 41. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. TB Note: Benched last week after the game got out of hand, so coach Ron Rivera could see how the other receivers looked in game action. Doesn't bode well. #Understatement |
| 42. | Eric Decker DEN vs. SD |
| 43. | Miles Austin DAL vs. Cle |
| 44. | Marcel Reece OAK vs. NO |
| 45. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at KC |
| 46. | Shonn Greene NYJ at StL |
| 47. | *Danny Amendola STL vs. NYJ Note: At one point appeared to reinjure his shoulder on a punt return, but instead it was just a case of pain management. |
| 48. | *Santana Moss WAS vs. Phi Note: (Concussion) Practiced on Monday. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 49. | Titus Young DET vs. GB |
| 50. | *Mike Wallace PIT vs. Bal Note: Wallace's status could really drop if Big Ben can't play. |
| 51. | *Torrey Smith BAL at Pit Note: (Chest) Limited in practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 52. | Malcom Floyd SD at Den |
| 53. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Hou |
| 54. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Was |
| 55. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Cle |
| 56. | *Michael Turner ATL vs. Ari Note: Healthy bust of the week last week - just 15 yards on 13 carries against the Saints of all teams. Groin injury, limited in practice Thursday. ***Limited in practice all week, but will play Sunday.*** |
| 57. | Antonio Gates SD at Den Note: Touchdown catches in three of the last four games. |
| 58. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal Note: Four catches Monday night, but none with Forrest Whitaker, er, Byron Leftwich at QB. |
| 59. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Chi |
| 60. | Vick Ballard IND at NE |
| 61. | *Chris Ivory NO at Oak Note: Only seven carries against 16 for Ingram, yet I'm still starting him over Ingram this week, perhaps against all reason. Sproles' potential return clouds all Saints RB projections. |
| 62. | Rashad Jennings JAC at Hou |
| 63. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at Atl |
| 64. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. TB |
| 65. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Bal Note: (Achilles' tendon) Questionable for Sunday night. One report says that Mendenhall will start. What a mess. *** Officially the starter, but coach Mike Tomlin said that all three backs will be involved. As a result, I can't slot Mendenhall much higher than this, despite what appears to be a pretty good matchup.*** |
| 66. | *James Starks GB at Det Note: *** Now starting ahead of Alex Green at running back. *** |
| 67. | *Isaac Redman PIT vs. Bal Note: Was buried after a first-half fumble. Dwyer received twice as many touches. All bets are off with news that Mendenhall could start. *** Mendenhall the confirmed starter. *** |
| 68. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf |
| 69. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at KC |
| 70. | Dwayne Allen IND at NE |
| 71. | *Owen Daniels HOU vs. Jac Note: (Hip) Inactive Sunday night, but likely to return this week. Limited practice Thursday. *** Expected to play. *** |
| 72. | Lance Moore NO at Oak |
| 73. | Mike Williams TB at Car |
| 74. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. NO Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable after missing practice Friday. Game-time decision. *** |
| 75. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Bal |
| 76. | *Brian Hartline MIA at Buf Note: (Knee) Fully practiced Tuesday. |
| 77. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI at Was Note: Suffered a lower back injury in the first quarter of the loss to Dallas. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 78. | Ryan Broyles DET vs. GB |
| 79. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Pit |
| 80. | Danario Alexander SD at Den |
| 81. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NE |
| 82. | Davone Bess MIA at Buf |
| 83. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at KC |
| 84. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Chi Note: Another mediocre at best game. I really thought that he, and the Niners offense generally, had turned a corner after the playoffs last year. Maybe not-so-much - and the injury to Alex Smith certainly doesn't help. |
| 85. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. TB |
| 86. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. GB |
| 87. | *Donald Brown IND at NE Note: (Knee) Listed as day-to-day after splitting carries relatively evenly last Thursday. Did not practice this Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 88. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. Bal Note: (Quad) Got twice as many touches than Redman on Monday night, thanks to Redman's fumble. All bets are off with news that Mendenhall could start. *** Mendenhall the confirmed starter. *** |
| 89. | *Mark Ingram NO at Oak Note: Sproles' potential return clouds all Saints RB projections. |
| 90. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Ari |
| 91. | Joique Bell DET vs. GB |
| 92. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Chi |
| 93. | *Alex Green GB at Det Note: *** Lost the starting job to Starks, missed practice Friday to rest his knee. *** |
| 94. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. SD Note: I wouldn't be surprised to see Hillman get more work this week, after two more fumbles from McGahee. |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Ind |
| 2. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Ari |
| 3. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. NO |
| 4. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. NYJ |
| 5. | Nick Novak SD at Den |
| 6. | Mason Crosby GB at Det |
| 7. | Justin Tucker BAL at Pit |
| 8. | Jason Hanson DET vs. GB |
| 9. | Connor Barth TB at Car |
| 10. | Matt Prater DEN vs. SD Note: Had his first miss of the season. Back at altitude this week. |
| 11. | David Akers SF vs. Chi Note: Akers' uneven season continues - missed a potential game-winning 41-yarder in overtime. |
| 12. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Bal |
| 13. | Robbie Gould CHI at SF |
| 14. | Mike Nugent CIN at KC |
| 15. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NE |
| 16. | Dan Carpenter MIA at Buf |
| 17. | Shayne Graham HOU vs. Jac |
| 18. | Jay Feely ARZ at Atl |
| 19. | Alex Henery PHI at Was Note: Biffed an extra point that could have put the Eagles within seven late, but then another defensive TD by Dallas made it a moot point. |
| 20. | Garrett Hartley NO at Oak |
| 21. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Cle |
| 22. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Cin Note: Without Succop's miss, I think the Chiefs win the Monday night game. |
| 23. | Kai Forbath WAS vs. Phi |
| 24. | Phil Dawson CLE at Dal |
| 25. | Rian Lindell BUF vs. Mia |
| 26. | Nick Folk NYJ at StL |
| 27. | Justin Medlock CAR vs. TB Note: Has missed his last two kicks. |
| 28. | Josh Scobee JAC at Hou |
Defenses
| 1. | *Houston Texans vs. Jac Note: Tim Dobbins injured his shoulder Sunday night. |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Chi |
| 3. | Chicago Bears at SF |
| 4. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Cle |
| 5. | *Denver Broncos vs. SD Note: Elvis Dumervil is dealing with a shoulder injury. |
| 6. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. Ari Note: Released Ray Edwards this week. |
| 7. | St. Louis Rams vs. NYJ |
| 8. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Bal Note: Ryan Clark suffered a concussion on Monday night. Troy Polamalu (calf) is doubtful - which is actually an improvement. |
| 9. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Car Note: Quincy Black is out for the season with a neck injury. |
| 10. | Cincinnati Bengals at KC |
| 11. | New York Jets at StL |
| 12. | Baltimore Ravens at Pit |
| 13. | Washington Redskins vs. Phi |
| 14. | New England Patriots vs. Ind |
| 15. | Carolina Panthers vs. TB |
| 16. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cin |
| 17. | Green Bay Packers at Det |
| 18. | San Diego Chargers at Den |
| 19. | Cleveland Browns at Dal |
| 20. | Miami Dolphins at Buf |
| 21. | Philadelphia Eagles at Was |
| 22. | *Buffalo Bills vs. Mia Note: Bills are dealing with a banged up DL (Marcell Dareus and Chad Kelsay limited in practice) in advance of the Thursday game. |
| 23. | Arizona Cardinals at Atl |
| 24. | New Orleans Saints at Oak |
| 25. | *Detroit Lions vs. GB Note: Cliff Avril has a concussion - Lions are optimistic. |
| 26. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Hou |
| 27. | *Indianapolis Colts at NE Note: Colts should have Robert Mathis (back) return, but lost CB Jerraud Powers (toe) for the season. |
| 28. | *Oakland Raiders vs. NO Note: Tyvon Branch (neck) is questionable. |
