This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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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. ***Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to
Sunday Update complete
Thanksgiving Games - Minnesota at Detroit, LA Chargers at Dallas, New York Giants at Washington.
NO MORE BYE WEEKS
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. ***Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Russell Wilson SEA at SF |
| 2. | *Tom Brady NE vs. Mia Note: Missed practice Wednesday with a sore Achilles' tendon. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 3. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. GB |
| 4. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Chi |
| 5. | *Cam Newton CAR at NYJ Note: Limited in practice Wednesday with a thumb injury. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 6. | Drew Brees NO at LAR Note: Injuries to key defenders for the Saints transformed last week's game into an old-fashioned shootout for Brees. |
| 7. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. TB |
| 8. | Jared Goff LA vs. NO |
| 9. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. NYG |
| 10. | *Case Keenum MIN at Det Note: Confirmed starter again this week for Thursday's game. |
| 11. | Marcus Mariota TEN at Ind |
| 12. | *Dak Prescott DAL vs. LAC Note: LT Tyron Smith should be back on Thursday, not a moment too soon for Dak. |
| 13. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle |
| 14. | *Jacoby Brissett IND vs. Ten Note: Remains in the concussion protocol, but expected to start again this week against the Titans. Was in the 'non-contact' portion of the concussion protocol Wednesday, will be in 'controlled contact' on Thursday. He's still expected to start, pending an independent neurologist's examination after Thursday's practice. ***Cleared by an independent neurologist, will start Sunday.*** |
| 15. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF at KC Note: Not guaranteed to start this week. Officially named the starter this week against the Chiefs, but it will be a week-to-week proposition. |
| 16. | Philip Rivers LAC at Dal |
| 17. | Ryan Fitzpatrick TB at Atl |
| 18. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Min |
| 19. | Alex Smith KC vs. Buf |
| 20. | *Matt Moore MIA at NE Note: Cutler still expected to start if he's fully recovered from his concussion. ***Jay Cutler has not yet cleared the concussion protocol and will not play this week.*** |
| 21. | *C.J. Beathard SF vs. Sea Note: The Niners haven't named their starter yet, but the lean appears to be toward Boatyard. Named the starter for at least this week, possibly beyond. Has taken every first-team rep in practice. |
| 22. | Derek Carr OAK vs. Den |
| 23. | Josh McCown NYJ vs. Car |
| 24. | Eli Manning NYG at Was |
| 25. | *Paxton Lynch DEN at Oak Note: Expected to be named the starter by the Broncos on Wednesday. Officially named the starter, and Trevor Siemian will be the backup. |
| 26. | Blake Bortles JAC at Ari |
| 27. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Hou |
| 28. | *DeShone Kizer CLE at Cin Note: Kizer will remain the starter for the rest of the season, barring injury, according to coach Hue Jackson. |
| 29. | *Blaine Gabbert ARZ vs. Jax Note: Getting another start this week, even though Stanton has fully recovered. Carson Palmer is unlikely to return this season, meaning either Gabbert or Stanton will start each week. |
| 30. | Mitchell Trubisky CHI at Phi |
| 31. | *Brett Hundley GB at Pit Note: Hundley will remain the Packers' starter despite his four-turnover, six-sack performance last week. |
| 32. | Tom Savage HOU at Bal |
| 33. | *Brock Osweiler DEN at Oak Note: The Broncos plan to give Paxton Lynch a look beginning this week against the Raiders. Downgraded to third on the depth chart. |
| 34. | *Nathan Peterman BUF at KC Note: Still considered a possibility to start this week despite last week's debacle. Officially the backup this week. |
| 35. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. Sea Note: So ... why did the Niners trade for Garoppolo anyhow? Apparently the Niners think he needs more time to master the playbook. |
| 36. | *Jay Cutler MIA at NE Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Bucs last week, but will be the starter if he's fully healed despite Matt Moore's good performance in relief. Still in the concussion protocol on Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week - Matt Moore will start.*** |
| 37. | *Jameis Winston TB at Atl Note: (Shoulder) Ruled out again this week. ***Might be able to return for Week 13.*** |
Running Backs
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. GB |
| 2. | Todd Gurley LA vs. NO |
| 3. | Mark Ingram NO at LAR |
| 4. | LeSean McCoy BUF at KC |
| 5. | Jordan Howard CHI at Phi |
| 6. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Buf Note: Hasn't run poorly most weeks, but hasn't scored since Week 3. And yet, this matchup is so juicy. |
| 7. | Melvin Gordon LAC at Dal |
| 8. | Alvin Kamara NO at LAR |
| 9. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Ari Note: Fournette will be playing through a sore ankle the rest of the season - but was able to withstand a 28-carry performance against the Browns last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 10. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea |
| 11. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at NYJ |
| 12. | Alfred Morris DAL vs. LAC |
| 13. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Ind |
| 14. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Min |
| 15. | Dion Lewis NE vs. Mia |
| 16. | *Samaje Perine WAS vs. NYG Note: Limited Monday with a sore finger. He'll get heavy use with both Thompson and Kelley out for the season. Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play Thursday night. |
| 17. | Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Chi |
| 18. | Alex Collins BAL vs. Hou |
| 19. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB Note: ***Devonta Freeman (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 20. | Lamar Miller HOU at Bal |
| 21. | Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. Den |
| 22. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 23. | *Orleans Darkwa NYG at Was Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice on Tuesday, for Thursday's game. Removed from the injury report. |
| 24. | Adrian Peterson ARZ vs. Jax |
| 25. | Latavius Murray MIN at Det |
| 26. | Kenyan Drake MIA at NE Note: Another annoying RB rotation - Drake received only four carries and one catch in the loss to the Bucs. |
| 27. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle |
| 28. | Devontae Booker DEN at Oak |
| 29. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, but removed from the injury report.*** |
| 30. | Jamaal Williams GB at Pit |
| 31. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Det |
| 32. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Oak |
| 33. | Tarik Cohen CHI at Phi |
| 34. | Derrick Henry TEN at Ind |
| 35. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at NYJ |
| 36. | LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. Chi |
| 37. | Frank Gore IND vs. Ten |
| 38. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Car Note: I'm expecting that Forte (knee) will be ready to play coming back from the bye. Did not practice Wednesday - apparently my optimism was misplaced. ***Limited practice Friday, will be a game-time decision. ACTIVE*** |
| 39. | Damien Williams MIA at NE Note: Don't be fooled by Williams' 10-for-78 line - 69 yards came in one carry. |
| 40. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Cin Note: Aggravated a previous shoulder injury in the loss to the Jaguars. Not on the Browns' injury report Wednesday. |
| 41. | *Danny Woodhead BAL vs. Hou Note: ***Won't be on a snap count this week.*** |
| 42. | J.D. McKissic SEA at SF Note: On the field for 50 snaps on Monday night. |
| 43. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Car Note: Matt Forte (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday. ***Forte is active after all, dropping Powell.*** |
| 44. | Austin Ekeler LAC at Dal |
| 45. | Rex Burkhead NE vs. Mia |
| 46. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Chi |
| 47. | *Terron Ward ATL vs. TB Note: ***Will be the backup again this week with Devonta Freeman once again ruled out.*** |
| 48. | T.J. Yeldon JAC at Ari |
| 49. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Min |
| 50. | *Thomas Rawls SEA at SF Note: Probably will be back in the Seahawks' RB rotation as a result of Mike Davis's groin injury. |
| 51. | James White NE vs. Mia |
| 52. | *Byron Marshall WAS vs. NYG Note: Will be the Redskins' third-down back with Chris Thompson out for the season. |
| 53. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Ten |
| 54. | Shane Vereen NYG at Was |
| 55. | Eddie Lacy SEA at SF |
| 56. | Rod Smith DAL vs. LAC |
| 57. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. Hou |
| 58. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. Den |
| 59. | Peyton Barber TB at Atl |
| 60. | Matt Breida SF vs. Sea |
| 61. | Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Car |
| 62. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Buf |
| 63. | Jamaal Charles DEN at Oak |
| 64. | Wayne Gallman NYG at Was |
| 65. | Chris Ivory JAC at Ari |
| 66. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle |
| 67. | Benny Cunningham CHI at Phi |
| 68. | DeAndre Washington OAK vs. Den |
| 69. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Bal Note: In line to be Lamar Miller's backup, but dealing with a hamstring injury. ***Full practice Saturday, will be in line to be Miller's backup Monday night.*** |
| 70. | Travaris Cadet BUF at KC |
| 71. | Charles Sims TB at Atl |
| 72. | James Conner PIT vs. GB |
| 73. | *Andre Ellington HOU at Bal Note: Claimed off waivers by the Texans, who lost D'Onta Foreman last week. He'll probably slide in as a third-down back, though it may take him an extra week to learn the Texans' playbook. |
| 74. | Justin Davis LA vs. NO |
| 75. | D.J. Foster ARZ vs. Jax |
| 76. | *Devante Mays GB at Pit Note: Lost a fumble in the loss to the Ravens. (Ankle) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 77. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Chi |
| 78. | *Mike Gillislee NE vs. Mia |
| 79. | *Terrance West BAL vs. Hou Note: Healthy scratch last week. ***Listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 80. | *Mike Davis SEA at SF Note: (Groin) Looked good on Monday night, but then suffered a groin injury and is unlikely to play this week against the Niners. Didn't participate Wednesday - will be a game-time decision. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 81. | *Mike Tolbert BUF at KC Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 82. | *Dwayne Washington DET vs. Min Note: (Hip) Not present for the media portion of Tuesday's practice. Ruled out for Thursday's game. |
| 83. | *Ty Montgomery GB at Pit Note: (Ribs) Remains in the 'rehab group' at practice - the same status as last week. ***Didn't practice all week, listed as doubtful.*** |
| 84. | *Devonta Freeman ATL vs. TB Note: Still in the concussion protocol - did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 85. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. NYG Note: Out for the season with a fractured fibula. |
| 86. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at Bal Note: Out for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. GB |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle |
| 3. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF |
| 4. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Mia |
| 5. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. TB Note: (Ankle/Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Does not have an injury designation any longer.*** |
| 6. | Adam Thielen MIN at Det |
| 7. | Michael Thomas NO at LAR |
| 8. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ten |
| 9. | Mike Evans TB at Atl |
| 10. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal Note: Dealing with an undisclosed minor injury - sat out practice Wednesday, but remember that the Texans don't play until Monday. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 11. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 12. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Det |
| 13. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Chi |
| 14. | Keenan Allen LAC at Dal |
| 15. | Golden Tate DET vs. Min |
| 16. | Devin Funchess CAR at NYJ |
| 17. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Den |
| 18. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NE |
| 19. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Buf |
| 20. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Car |
| 21. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAC |
| 22. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Sea |
| 23. | DeVante Parker MIA at NE |
| 24. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG |
| 25. | *Kenny Stills MIA at NE Note: Went from being questionable with a back injury to having a massive day after Matt Moore took over. ***Matt Moore will start this week.*** |
| 26. | Davante Adams GB at Pit |
| 27. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Jax |
| 28. | Paul Richardson SEA at SF |
| 29. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB |
| 30. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Min |
| 31. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Hou |
| 32. | Josh Doctson WAS vs. NYG |
| 33. | Amari Cooper OAK vs. Den |
| 34. | DeSean Jackson TB at Atl |
| 35. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. NO |
| 36. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Ari Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 37. | *Martavis Bryant PIT vs. GB Note: ***Potentially a bigger role with Smith-Schuster out this week.*** |
| 38. | *Corey Davis TEN at Ind Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive, which means more reps for Davis.*** |
| 39. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Mia Note: Dealt with dehydration in the Mexico City game. (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 40. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Oak Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 41. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO |
| 42. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Hou |
| 43. | Zay Jones BUF at KC |
| 44. | Ted Ginn NO at LAR |
| 45. | *Eric Decker TEN at Ind Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive.*** |
| 46. | *Ryan Grant WAS vs. NYG Note: (Calf) Limited in Tuesday's practice. Officially listed as questionable. |
| 47. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Chi |
| 48. | Tyler Lockett SEA at SF |
| 49. | *Corey Coleman CLE at Cin Note: Had 11 targets in his first game back. |
| 50. | Jordy Nelson GB at Pit |
| 51. | Bruce Ellington HOU at Bal |
| 52. | Randall Cobb GB at Pit |
| 53. | Dede Westbrook JAC at Ari |
| 54. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min |
| 55. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Ten |
| 56. | *Dontrelle Inman CHI at Phi Note: Josh Bellamy is out (concussion) so far, but Inman was limited Wednesday with a groin injury. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
| 57. | *Jordan Matthews BUF at KC Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but expected to play, with Kelvin Benjamin out.*** |
| 58. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. LAC |
| 59. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. LAC |
| 60. | Chris Godwin TB at Atl |
| 61. | Tavon Austin LA vs. NO |
| 62. | *Travis Benjamin LAC at Dal Note: (Abdomen) Limited in Monday's practice. Remains questionable. |
| 63. | Aldrick Robinson SF vs. Sea |
| 64. | Keelan Cole JAC at Ari |
| 65. | *Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Cle Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 66. | *Mike Williams LAC at Dal Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Monday's practice. Remained limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 67. | Demarcus Robinson KC vs. Buf |
| 68. | Kendall Wright CHI at Phi |
| 69. | Bennie Fowler DEN at Oak |
| 70. | Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. TB |
| 71. | Ricardo Louis CLE at Cin |
| 72. | Maurice Harris WAS vs. NYG |
| 73. | *Deonte Thompson BUF at KC Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 74. | Tyrell Williams LAC at Dal |
| 75. | Tre McBride CHI at Phi |
| 76. | Brandon Coleman NO at LAR |
| 77. | TJ Jones DET vs. Min |
| 78. | Adam Humphries TB at Atl |
| 79. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Jax Note: (Chest) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 80. | *Kenny Britt CLE at Cin Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 81. | Alex Erickson CIN vs. Cle Note: He got all the speed in the family. |
| 82. | De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. Buf |
| 83. | Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Jax |
| 84. | Roger Lewis NYG at Was |
| 85. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Car |
| 86. | *Chad Williams ARZ vs. Jax Note: Could see significant action with both John Brown and J.J. Nelson banged up. |
| 87. | Russell Shepard CAR at NYJ |
| 88. | *Albert Wilson KC vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 89. | *Trent Taylor SF vs. Sea Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 90. | *Rishard Matthews TEN at Ind Note: ***(Hamstring) Did not practice Friday, will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 91. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Jax Note: Dealing with a case of turf toe - could be sidelined for a while. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Will not play this week.*** |
| 92. | *Kelvin Benjamin BUF at KC Note: Injured his knee very early in the loss to the Chargers, which might have been a factor in the disaster that ensued. He did not suffer any ligament damage, but obviously his status for this week is shaky. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out for this week.*** |
| 93. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. GB Note: Has a 'small' hamstring that will limit him at practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Declared out this week.*** |
| 94. | *Sterling Shepard NYG at Was Note: (Migraines) Non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Is there any chance that his migraines are the result of a concussion? Officially listed as questionable, and all signs point to him not playing. |
| 95. | *Chris Hogan NE vs. Mia Note: Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 96. | *Will Fuller HOU at Bal Note: (Ribs) Status for Week 12 still uncertain. Attended Wednesday's practice, but without pads. ***Officially ruled out for this week.*** |
| 97. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Ari Note: (Ankle) No longer on crutches, but still in a walking boot. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 98. | *Robert Woods LA vs. NO Note: (Shoulder) Better diagnosis than initially expected, but he'll still miss at least a couple of weeks. |
| 99. | *Josh Gordon CLE at Cin Note: A reminder that Gordon will be eligible to start playing again next week. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 2. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Buf |
| 3. | *Jimmy Graham SEA at SF Note: (Ankle) Non-participant in Wednesday's practice. He briefly left Seattle's final drive Monday night after aggravating the injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 4. | Evan Engram NYG at Was |
| 5. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Chi |
| 6. | Delanie Walker TEN at Ind |
| 7. | *Vernon Davis WAS vs. NYG Note: Jordan Reed once again has been ruled out. |
| 8. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Ten |
| 9. | Jared Cook OAK vs. Den |
| 10. | *Greg Olsen CAR at NYJ Note: (Foot) Officially designated to return. ***Will play about half the offensive snaps.*** |
| 11. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Car |
| 12. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Det |
| 13. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. TB |
| 14. | *Tyler Kroft CIN vs. Cle Note: Suffered a right hand injury against the Broncos, but not before scoring first. Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 15. | Hunter Henry LAC at Dal |
| 16. | Eric Ebron DET vs. Min |
| 17. | *Charles Clay BUF at KC Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Expected to play.*** |
| 18. | Coby Fleener NO at LAR |
| 19. | Julius Thomas MIA at NE |
| 20. | O.J. Howard TB at Atl |
| 21. | Seth DeValve CLE at Cin |
| 22. | Jason Witten DAL vs. LAC |
| 23. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ari |
| 24. | *Cameron Brate TB at Atl Note: Limited Wednesday with an ankle issue. ***Full practice Friday.** |
| 25. | Adam Shaheen CHI at Phi |
| 26. | *George Kittle SF vs. Sea Note: (Leg) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 27. | Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Jax |
| 28. | David Njoku CLE at Cin |
| 29. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Bal |
| 30. | Garrett Celek SF vs. Sea |
| 31. | Lance Kendricks GB at Pit |
| 32. | Jesse James PIT vs. GB |
| 33. | *Virgil Green DEN at Oak Note: A.J. Derby (shoulder) is out for the season. |
| 34. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Jax |
| 35. | Richard Rodgers GB at Pit |
| 36. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. NO |
| 37. | *Trey Burton PHI vs. Chi Note: Limited Wednesday with a back issue. |
| 38. | Ben Watson BAL vs. Hou |
| 39. | Nick O'Leary BUF at KC |
| 40. | Jonnu Smith TEN at Ind |
| 41. | Jeremy Sprinkle WAS vs. NYG |
| 42. | *Ed Dickson CAR at NYJ Note: Reduced role with Greg Olsen back. |
| 43. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at Bal |
| 44. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. Mia Note: (Shoulder/hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 45. | *Dion Sims CHI at Phi Note: (Illness) Still limited on Wednesday. |
| 46. | *Vance McDonald PIT vs. GB Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 47. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. NYG Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Tuesday. Ruled out again this week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. GB |
| 2. | Todd Gurley LA vs. NO |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. GB |
| 4. | Mark Ingram NO at LAR |
| 5. | LeSean McCoy BUF at KC |
| 6. | Jordan Howard CHI at Phi |
| 7. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle |
| 8. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 9. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Buf Note: Hasn't run poorly most weeks, but hasn't scored since Week 3. And yet, this matchup is so juicy. |
| 10. | Melvin Gordon LAC at Dal |
| 11. | Alvin Kamara NO at LAR |
| 12. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Buf |
| 13. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF |
| 14. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Mia |
| 15. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. TB Note: (Ankle/Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Does not have an injury designation any longer.*** |
| 16. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Ari Note: Fournette will be playing through a sore ankle the rest of the season - but was able to withstand a 28-carry performance against the Browns last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 17. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea |
| 18. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at NYJ |
| 19. | Adam Thielen MIN at Det |
| 20. | Michael Thomas NO at LAR |
| 21. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ten |
| 22. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Ind |
| 23. | Mike Evans TB at Atl |
| 24. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal Note: Dealing with an undisclosed minor injury - sat out practice Wednesday, but remember that the Texans don't play until Monday. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 25. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 26. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Det |
| 27. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Chi |
| 28. | Keenan Allen LAC at Dal |
| 29. | *Jimmy Graham SEA at SF Note: (Ankle) Non-participant in Wednesday's practice. He briefly left Seattle's final drive Monday night after aggravating the injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 30. | Dion Lewis NE vs. Mia |
| 31. | Golden Tate DET vs. Min |
| 32. | Devin Funchess CAR at NYJ |
| 33. | Alfred Morris DAL vs. LAC |
| 34. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Min |
| 35. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Den |
| 36. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NE |
| 37. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Buf |
| 38. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Car |
| 39. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAC |
| 40. | Evan Engram NYG at Was |
| 41. | *Rishard Matthews TEN at Ind Note: ***(Hamstring) Did not practice Friday, will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 42. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Sea |
| 43. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Oak Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 44. | DeVante Parker MIA at NE |
| 45. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG |
| 46. | *Samaje Perine WAS vs. NYG Note: Limited Monday with a sore finger. He'll get heavy use with both Thompson and Kelley out for the season. Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play Thursday night. |
| 47. | Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Chi |
| 48. | Alex Collins BAL vs. Hou |
| 49. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB Note: ***Devonta Freeman (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 50. | Lamar Miller HOU at Bal |
| 51. | Davante Adams GB at Pit |
| 52. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Jax |
| 53. | Paul Richardson SEA at SF |
| 54. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB |
| 55. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Hou |
| 56. | Josh Doctson WAS vs. NYG |
| 57. | Amari Cooper OAK vs. Den |
| 58. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Chi |
| 59. | Delanie Walker TEN at Ind |
| 60. | *Orleans Darkwa NYG at Was Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice on Tuesday, for Thursday's game. Removed from the injury report. |
| 61. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Det |
| 62. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Car Note: Matt Forte (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday. ***Forte is active after all, dropping Powell.*** |
| 63. | *Kenny Stills MIA at NE Note: Went from being questionable with a back injury to having a massive day after Matt Moore took over. ***Matt Moore will start this week.*** |
| 64. | DeSean Jackson TB at Atl |
| 65. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. NO |
| 66. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Ari Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 67. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Min |
| 68. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Mia Note: Dealt with dehydration in the Mexico City game. (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 69. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO |
| 70. | *Vernon Davis WAS vs. NYG Note: Jordan Reed once again has been ruled out. |
| 71. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Ten |
| 72. | Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. Den |
| 73. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 74. | Adrian Peterson ARZ vs. Jax |
| 75. | Latavius Murray MIN at Det |
| 76. | Kenyan Drake MIA at NE Note: Another annoying RB rotation - Drake received only four carries and one catch in the loss to the Bucs. |
| 77. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle |
| 78. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, but removed from the injury report.*** |
| 79. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Hou |
| 80. | Zay Jones BUF at KC |
| 81. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. GB Note: Has a 'small' hamstring that will limit him at practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Declared out this week.*** |
| 82. | Ted Ginn NO at LAR |
| 83. | *Ryan Grant WAS vs. NYG Note: (Calf) Limited in Tuesday's practice. Officially listed as questionable. |
| 84. | *Martavis Bryant PIT vs. GB Note: ***Potentially a bigger role with Smith-Schuster out this week.*** |
| 85. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Chi |
| 86. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Car Note: I'm expecting that Forte (knee) will be ready to play coming back from the bye. Did not practice Wednesday - apparently my optimism was misplaced. ***Limited practice Friday, will be a game-time decision. ACTIVE*** |
| 87. | Devontae Booker DEN at Oak |
| 88. | Frank Gore IND vs. Ten |
| 89. | J.D. McKissic SEA at SF Note: On the field for 50 snaps on Monday night. |
| 90. | Austin Ekeler LAC at Dal |
| 91. | Tyler Lockett SEA at SF |
| 92. | *Corey Coleman CLE at Cin Note: Had 11 targets in his first game back. |
| 93. | Jordy Nelson GB at Pit |
| 94. | *Greg Olsen CAR at NYJ Note: (Foot) Officially designated to return. ***Will play about half the offensive snaps.*** |
| 95. | Jamaal Williams GB at Pit |
| 96. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Oak |
| 97. | Tarik Cohen CHI at Phi |
| 98. | Derrick Henry TEN at Ind |
| 99. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at NYJ |
| 100. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Chi |
| 101. | Rex Burkhead NE vs. Mia |
| 102. | Damien Williams MIA at NE Note: Don't be fooled by Williams' 10-for-78 line - 69 yards came in one carry. |
| 103. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Cin Note: Aggravated a previous shoulder injury in the loss to the Jaguars. Not on the Browns' injury report Wednesday. |
| 104. | *Danny Woodhead BAL vs. Hou Note: ***Won't be on a snap count this week.*** |
| 105. | Bruce Ellington HOU at Bal |
| 106. | *Corey Davis TEN at Ind Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive, which means more reps for Davis.*** |
| 107. | Randall Cobb GB at Pit |
| 108. | Dede Westbrook JAC at Ari |
| 109. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min |
| 110. | Jared Cook OAK vs. Den |
| 111. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Min |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Mia |
| 2. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. NO |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Hou |
| 4. | Matt Prater DET vs. Min |
| 5. | Harrison Butker KC vs. Buf |
| 6. | Wil Lutz NO at LAR |
| 7. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. TB |
| 8. | *Jake Elliott PHI vs. Chi Note: In the concussion protocol - will retain the starting job if healthy, but Caleb Sturgis is eligible to return from the IR list. 'On track' to play this weekend. ***Officially cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 9. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. GB |
| 10. | Kai Forbath MIN at Det Note: Missed two field goal chances, but luckily they didn't come back to haunt the Vikings. |
| 11. | Nick Novak LAC at Dal |
| 12. | Ryan Succop TEN at Ind |
| 13. | Nick Rose WAS vs. NYG |
| 14. | *Randy Bullock CIN vs. Cle Note: Will kick on Sunday against the Browns, but the team is not committed to him the rest of the season. |
| 15. | Robbie Gould SF vs. Sea |
| 16. | *Josh Lambo JAC at Ari Note: Limited participant with a hip injury Wednesday. |
| 17. | *Blair Walsh SEA at SF Note: Fell short on 52-yard game-tying attempt. |
| 18. | Graham Gano CAR at NYJ |
| 19. | Cody Parkey MIA at NE |
| 20. | Brandon McManus DEN at Oak |
| 21. | *Mike Nugent DAL vs. LAC Note: Dan Bailey is a possibility to return Thursday. Check the active/inactive report before the game Thursday. |
| 22. | *Stephen Hauschka BUF at KC Note: (Hip) Limited participant Wednesday. |
| 23. | Giorgio Tavecchio OAK vs. Den |
| 24. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Ten |
| 25. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Bal |
| 26. | Patrick Murray TB at Atl |
| 27. | Aldrick Rosas NYG at Was |
| 28. | *Cairo Santos CHI at Phi Note: Signed to replace Connor Barth. |
| 29. | Mason Crosby GB at Pit |
| 30. | Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Jax |
| 31. | Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. Car |
| 32. | Zane Gonzalez CLE at Cin |
| 33. | *Dan Bailey DAL vs. LAC Note: (Groin) Limited at practice Tuesday. Optimistic that he'll be able to play Thursday. |
Defenses
| 1. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. Hou Note: C.J. Mosley suffered a minor ankle sprain against the Packers, but gets the extra day to rest this week. |
| 2. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ari |
| 3. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. GB Note: How lucky have the Steelers been in their quarterback opposition this year? They get *another* backup this week in Hundley instead of Aaron Rodgers. |
| 4. | Carolina Panthers at NYJ |
| 5. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle Note: LB Vincent Rey left with a hamstring injury against the Broncos last week. |
| 6. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chi |
| 7. | Los Angeles Chargers at Dal |
| 8. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Jax |
| 9. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buf Note: *If* the Bills bench Tyrod Taylor again, I'll bump them back up to being a top-5 defense. |
| 10. | Denver Broncos at Oak |
| 11. | *Minnesota Vikings at Det Note: Everson Griffen (foot) put in a full practice Tuesday. Xavier Rhodes (calf) also had a full practice. |
| 12. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. TB Note: Keanu Neal was being evaluated for a concussion Monday night. |
| 13. | New England Patriots vs. Mia |
| 14. | *Detroit Lions vs. Min Note: Ezekiel Ansah (back) limited on Tuesday. |
| 15. | *New Orleans Saints at LAR Note: Alex Okafor is out for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon. Meanwhile Marshon Lattimore left last week with an ankle injury, and his absence had a huge impact. |
| 16. | *Green Bay Packers at Pit Note: DT Kenny Clark suffered a high ankle sprain. |
| 17. | Houston Texans at Bal |
| 18. | *Seattle Seahawks at SF Note: As if the Seahawks' secondary wasn't banged up enough, Shaquille Griffin had to leave with a concussion Monday night. |
| 19. | *Chicago Bears at Phi Note: Leonard Floyd out with MCL and PCL sprains. |
| 20. | Washington Redskins vs. NYG |
| 21. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Ten |
| 22. | Buffalo Bills at KC |
| 23. | New York Jets vs. Car |
| 24. | Los Angeles Rams vs. NO |
| 25. | New York Giants at Was |
| 26. | Oakland Raiders vs. Den |
| 27. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. LAC Note: DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) limited on Monday, but had a full practice Tuesday. |
| 28. | Tennessee Titans at Ind |
| 29. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atl |
| 30. | *Cleveland Browns at Cin Note: Emmanuel Ogbah on IR with a fractured foot. |
| 31. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea |
| 32. | Miami Dolphins at NE |
