Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter

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Updated on November 20, 2018 9:21PM EST

Sunday morning update complete

Last, Well-Earned Bye Week: Kansas City, LA Rams

Thanksgiving Week: Bears @ Lions, Redskins @ Cowboys, Falcons @ Saints

Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.

**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****

***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***

Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***

Sunday morning update complete

Last, Well-Earned Bye Week: Kansas City, LA Rams

Thanksgiving Week: Bears @ Lions, Redskins @ Cowboys, Falcons @ Saints

***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***

Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***

I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.

By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. This first week in particular, but in other weeks as well, I will change ranks according to injuries and sometimes even a change of heart. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. Otherwise, my response will correspond with the rankings. If I rank one player before another, that's how I plan on making my starting decisions.

Quarterback

1.	Drew Brees NO vs. Atl
2.	Andrew Luck IND vs. Mia
3.	Philip Rivers LAC vs. Ari
4.	Matt Ryan ATL at NO
5.	Aaron Rodgers GB at Min
6.	Cam Newton CAR vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday.*
7.	Kirk Cousins MIN vs. GB Note: Garbage-time production salvaged an otherwise pretty awful day for Cousins.
8.	Dak Prescott DAL vs. Was
9.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Den
10.	Tom Brady NE at NYJ Note: Limited at Wednesday's practice with a sore knee, suffered in the Tennessee game when he caught a pass. Ankle injury is considered a minor one, despite being limited Thursday and missing Friday's practice. He's also battling an illness.**
11.	Baker Mayfield CLE at Cin
12.	Russell Wilson SEA at Car
13.	*Jameis Winston TB vs. SF Note: Named the starter again after replacing Fitzpatrick in last week's loss to the Giants.
14.	Eli Manning NYG at Phi Note: *The Giants will give Kyle Lauletta a look sometime late this season, but not until after they are eliminated from playoff contention.*
15.	Deshaun Watson HOU vs. Ten
16.	Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle
17.	Carson Wentz PHI vs. NYG Note: Just an utter disaster against the Saints - are they that good, or are the Eagles that bad?
18.	Matthew Stafford DET vs. Chi Note: Averaged a paltry 5.9 yards per attempt against the Panthers, but didn't turn the ball over at least.
19.	Marcus Mariota TEN at Hou Note: Diagnosed with a stinger, rather than an elbow injury, as the reason for his departure from the loss to the Colts. The Titans play on Monday night, so he has an extra day to recover. Only threw in the individual portion of Wednesday's practice - considered day-to-day. Limited practice all week, but given the all-clear to start Monday night.*
20.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. Oak Note: Nothing official yet, but this ranking presumes that he is starting again. Flacco did not practice Wednesday. Will get a second start this week against Oakland.*
21.	Nick Mullens SF at TB
22.	Case Keenum DEN vs. Pit
23.	*Colt McCoy WAS at Dal Note: Starting in place of the injured Alex Smith. The Redskins signed Mark Sanchez to be his backup.
24.	Derek Carr OAK at Bal
25.	Ryan Tannehill MIA at Ind Note: (Shoulder) Confirmed as the Week 12 starter. Limited practice participant Wednesday, but that shouldn't alter his status as the starter this week. Completely removed from the injury list.*
26.	*Blake Bortles JAC at Buf Note: The Jags aren't considering benching Bortles after his latest lowlight game - 10-of-18 for 104, with six sacks and a lost fumble. That they are answering the question, again, speaks volumes.
27.	Chase Daniel CHI at Det Note: Would get the start Thursday if Trubisky can't go. Should be the starter with Trubisky listed as doubtful.*
28.	Josh McCown NYJ vs. NE Note: Gets another start this week with Darnold ruled out.*
29.	Josh Rosen ARZ at LAC
30.	Josh Allen BUF vs. Jax Note: Put in a full practice Tuesday and is in line to start at his current trajectory, with Matt Barkley the most likely No. 2 option. Full practice Wednesday, but still not officially named the starter yet. Cleared to start.*
31.	Matt Barkley BUF vs. Jax Note: Will be the backup this week.*
32.	*Ryan Fitzpatrick TB vs. SF Note: Benched again after throwing three INT's. Will he replace Winston again in Week 14 or Week 15? You decide.
33.	Blaine Gabbert TEN at Hou Note: Relieved Mariota last week, could start this week, but it would take a pretty desperate situation to use him. Mariota will start.*
34.	Joe Flacco BAL vs. Oak Note: (Hip) Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out again this week.*
35.	Derek Anderson BUF vs. Jax Note: Still remains in the concussion protocol, but was at practice Tuesday with a helmet on. Limited practice Wednesday. Not yet cleared from the concussion protocol, though it's unclear that he would even start if healthy now.*
36.	Mitchell Trubisky CHI at Det Note: Missed practice Tuesday due to a shoulder injury but the Bears are 'cautiously optimistic' that he'll be able to play Thursday. Chase Daniel would get the nod if Trubisky can't go. Listed as doubtful. No lock to play in Week 13, though he and the Bears are optimistic.*
37.	Sam Darnold NYJ vs. NE Note: (Foot) Status remains in doubt - he can jog without pain, and coach Todd Bowles called him 'day-to-day, week-to-week' - whatever that means. The practice reports will tell the story. In uniform Wednesday but listed as not-participating in Wednesday's practice. OUT this week and could miss Week 13 as well.*
38.	*Alex Smith WAS at Dal Note: Suffered compound, spiral fractures in his right leg and is obviously out for the season - his career might hang in the balance.

Running Backs

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. Atl
2.	Saquon Barkley NYG at Phi
3.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Was Note: Had eight targets last week and 20 over the last three weeks. There's no reason to discount him in PPR leagues any longer.
4.	Nick Chubb CLE at Cin
5.	James Conner PIT at Den Note: Dropped what would have been the go-ahead touchdown late last week in the eventual win over the Jaguars.
6.	David Johnson ARZ at LAC
7.	Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Sea
8.	*Aaron Jones GB at Min Note: I love that the Packers are starting to get Jones more involved in the passing game, too.
9.	Matt Breida SF at TB
10.	James White NE at NYJ
11.	Marlon Mack IND vs. Mia
12.	Leonard Fournette JAC at Buf
13.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Ari Note: Popped up on the injury list with knee and hamstring issues on Thursday, had limited practices both days but expects to play. However ... this happened the week of the London game, and he was scratched after testing it out in pregame warmups, so be a little wary - or at least prepared if he can't go.*
14.	Mark Ingram NO vs. Atl
15.	Tevin Coleman ATL at NO
16.	Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle
17.	Dalvin Cook MIN vs. GB Note: The bright side to Sunday night's debacle? He made it through 59 snaps unscathed, and Murray did nothing as well.
18.	Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ten
19.	Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. Pit
20.	*Gus Edwards BAL vs. Oak Note: Took over the primary running back duties against the Bengals - still uncertain whether he'll maintain that role.
21.	Josh Adams PHI vs. NYG Note: Looked good but the Eagles fell so far behind that they had to completely abandon the run. *Already first among equals in the Eagles' backfield, but they are planning on making him more of a feature back this week.*
22.	*Adrian Peterson WAS at Dal Note: (Shoulder) Full participation in Tuesday's practice - should be good to go on Thursday.
23.	Chris Carson SEA at Car
24.	Dion Lewis TEN at Hou
25.	Duke Johnson CLE at Cin
26.	Tarik Cohen CHI at Det
27.	Peyton Barber TB vs. SF
28.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Jax
29.	Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. NE
30.	Jalen Richard OAK at Bal
31.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ari Note: (Neck) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Could get more than his usual workload with Melvin Gordon dealing with knee and hamstring issues.*
32.	Frank Gore MIA at Ind
33.	Sony Michel NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Prior to the bye week, Michel had 11 carries in his first game back, but was limited to 17 snaps. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*
34.	*Theo Riddick DET vs. Chi Note: Should get extra work in the passing game with both Kerryon Johnson and Marvin Jones hurting.
35.	Jordan Howard CHI at Det
36.	Nyheim Hines IND vs. Mia
37.	LeGarrette Blount DET vs. Chi
38.	Kenyan Drake MIA at Ind Note: (Shoulder) Had a non-contact jersey on at the Dolphins' first practice after the bye. Limited practice Wednesday, still had the no-contact jersey on. Limited practice all week, but cleared from the injury list.*
39.	Derrick Henry TEN at Hou
40.	Latavius Murray MIN vs. GB
41.	Doug Martin OAK at Bal Note: Sat out the second half with an ankle injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term injury. Still, it's a good bet that his role will be diminished in the short-term. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Removed from the injury report - now it's just a question of how the Raiders apportion the workload between three backs.*
42.	Royce Freeman DEN vs. Pit
43.	Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle
44.	Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. SF
45.	T.J. Yeldon JAC at Buf
46.	Rashaad Penny SEA at Car
47.	Alfred Blue HOU vs. Ten Note: Took over for a couple of series for Miller and ran well, carrying eight times for 46 yards.
48.	Carlos Hyde JAC at Buf Note: More involved last week - had eight carries for 44 yards, and had another 12-yard run called back due to a holding penalty. Still, this is about the extent of his upside unless the Jags are way ahead in a game.
49.	Mike Davis SEA at Car Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Elevated to full participant in Thursday's practice.*
50.	Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. NE
51.	Ito Smith ATL at NO
52.	Jordan Wilkins IND vs. Mia
53.	Ronald Jones II TB vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. Full practices all week, yet still listed as questionable.*
54.	Chris Ivory BUF vs. Jax Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Friday.*
55.	Kapri Bibbs WAS at Dal
56.	Zach Zenner DET vs. Chi
57.	Devontae Booker DEN vs. Pit
58.	*DeAndre Washington OAK at Bal Note: Had 12 rushing attempts against the Cardinals, many of them coming late in the game, including some goal line carries. Should continue to get work over the final six games.
59.	Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. NYG
60.	Chase Edmonds ARZ at LAC
61.	Javorius Allen BAL vs. Oak
62.	Jaylen Samuels PIT at Den
63.	Wayne Gallman NYG at Phi
64.	Jamaal Williams GB at Min
65.	Corey Clement PHI vs. NYG
66.	Stevan Ridley PIT at Den
67.	Ty Montgomery BAL vs. Oak
68.	Marcus Murphy BUF vs. Jax
69.	*Travaris Cadet CAR vs. Sea
70.	*Cameron Artis-Payne CAR vs. Sea
71.	Alfred Morris SF at TB Note: INACTIVE*
72.	Alex Collins BAL vs. Oak Note: Only one carry in the second half against the Bengals. Great matchup against the Raiders this week, but not if Gus Edwards takes over again. Listed as questionable with a foot injury but expected to suit up. NOPE, INACTIVE!*
73.	*Chris Thompson WAS at Dal Note: (Ribs) Didn't practice Tuesday and is a long shot to play Thursday.
74.	D'Onta Foreman HOU vs. Ten Note: (Achilles) Still working his way back from the PUP list, but won't be activated this week.*
75.	Kerryon Johnson DET vs. Chi Note: Suffered a knee injury against the Panthers and hasn't practiced yet this week. He's unlikely to play on Thursday, but he might have avoided a long-term injury. Officially out.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Michael Thomas NO vs. Atl
2.	Odell Beckham NYG at Phi
3.	Antonio Brown PIT at Den
4.	DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten Note: (Foot) No longer on the injury list. This is not a recording.*
5.	Julio Jones ATL at NO
6.	Mike Evans TB vs. SF
7.	Davante Adams GB at Min
8.	Adam Thielen MIN vs. GB Note: (Calf, lower back) Limited practice Wednesday. Same injury as last week. Removed from the injury list.*
9.	T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Mia
10.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ari
11.	Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Pit
12.	Kenny Golladay DET vs. Chi
13.	Jarvis Landry CLE at Cin
14.	Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Cle
15.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT at Den
16.	Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.*
17.	Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. NYG
18.	Stefon Diggs MIN vs. GB
19.	Josh Gordon NE at NYJ
20.	Tyler Lockett SEA at Car
21.	Calvin Ridley ATL at NO Note: (Thigh) Limited at practice Tuesday. Has been relatively quiet the last two weeks, but he went crazy the last time he was up against the Saints. Full practice Wednesday.*
22.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. Was
23.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAC
24.	D.J. Moore CAR vs. Sea
25.	Sterling Shepard NYG at Phi
26.	Golden Tate PHI vs. NYG Note: Targeted eight times in the loss to the Saints.
27.	*Corey Davis TEN at Hou Note: Mariota's injury just crushes his value. Had only four targets in the loss to the Colts.
28.	Mohamed Sanu ATL at NO
29.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. Pit
30.	Adam Humphries TB vs. SF Note: Really benefits from Winston taking over.*
31.	Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. NE Note: (Ankle) Still limited at practice Wednesday after the bye. Totally cleared from the injury list - full practice Friday.*
32.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at Min
33.	Anthony Miller CHI at Det
34.	Allen Robinson CHI at Det
35.	Kenny Stills MIA at Ind
36.	Chris Godwin TB vs. SF
37.	Keke Coutee HOU vs. Ten Note: (Hamstring) Removed from the injury list.*
38.	Doug Baldwin SEA at Car Note: (Groin) Held out of practice Wednesday. Listed as questionable and has been phrased as a game-time decision by coach Pete Carroll. There's a report from Ian Rapoport from an unnamed source suggesting that he's a good bet to go, but forgive me for not totally believing that it's safe to go.*
39.	DeSean Jackson TB vs. SF Note: Briefly left with a thumb injury. Limited practice Wednesday. Put in full practices Thursday and Friday.*
40.	Curtis Samuel CAR vs. Sea
41.	Rashard Higgins CLE at Cin
42.	Christian Kirk ARZ at LAC
43.	John Brown BAL vs. Oak
44.	Mike Williams LAC vs. Ari
45.	*Demaryius Thomas HOU vs. Ten Note: Targeted just once in the win over the Redskins.
46.	Maurice Harris WAS at Dal
47.	Josh Doctson WAS at Dal
48.	Cole Beasley DAL vs. Was
49.	Bruce Ellington DET vs. Chi Note: Had nine targets against Carolina last week. Limited in Monday's practice with a sore back. Will be active for Thursday's game.*
50.	Dede Westbrook JAC at Buf
51.	Cordarrelle Patterson NE at NYJ
52.	Chris Hogan NE at NYJ
53.	Michael Crabtree BAL vs. Oak
54.	John Ross CIN vs. Cle
55.	Kendrick Bourne SF at TB Note: Starting in place of the injured Pierre Garcon.*
56.	Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Ari Note: (Quad) Missed practice Wednesday. Status uncertain until after he tests his quad in pregame warmups.*
57.	Taylor Gabriel CHI at Det
58.	Dante Pettis SF at TB Note: Likely starting with Marquise Goodwin doubtful.*
59.	Danny Amendola MIA at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's practice - and Thursday's 'estimated' practice report. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*
60.	Seth Roberts OAK at Bal
61.	Trey Quinn WAS at Dal
62.	Marcell Ateman OAK at Bal
63.	Zay Jones BUF vs. Jax
64.	Dontrelle Inman IND vs. Mia Note: Caught a late touchdown last week.*
65.	Nelson Agholor PHI vs. NYG
66.	Donte Moncrief JAC at Buf
67.	Kelvin Benjamin BUF vs. Jax
68.	Antonio Callaway CLE at Cin
69.	Jordy Nelson OAK at Bal Note: (Knee) Could return this week - we'll wait to see if he practices before moving him up. Limited practice Wednesday. Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
70.	Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Ari
71.	Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. NE
72.	Aldrick Robinson MIN vs. GB
73.	David Moore SEA at Car
74.	Willie Snead BAL vs. Oak
75.	Tajae Sharpe TEN at Hou
76.	Equanimeous St. Brown GB at Min
77.	Allen Hurns DAL vs. Was
78.	Torrey Smith CAR vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Unlikely to return this week. Now more likely to play with Devin Funchess downgraded to doubtful.*
79.	Jordan Matthews PHI vs. NYG
80.	Robby Anderson NYJ vs. NE Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Monday. Also did not practice Thursday. Had a limited practice Friday - should be active but also likely to be on a limited snap count.*
81.	Russell Shepard NYG at Phi
82.	Deontay Burnett NYJ vs. NE
83.	Cameron Batson TEN at Hou
84.	TJ Jones DET vs. Chi
85.	Ryan Grant IND vs. Mia
86.	Laquon Treadwell MIN vs. GB
87.	*Michael Gallup DAL vs. Was Note: Away from the team in the wake of his brother's death, but still intends to play Thursday.
88.	Chester Rogers IND vs. Mia
89.	Breshad Perriman CLE at Cin
90.	Taywan Taylor TEN at Hou Note: (Foot) Practiced on Wednesday. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*
91.	Randall Cobb GB at Min Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. Game-time decision.*
92.	DeVante Parker MIA at Ind Note: (Shoulder) Had a no-contact jersey on at practice Tuesday. Limited again at practice on Wednesday. Limited again Friday, a game-time decision.*
93.	A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle Note: (Toe) Looks as if he could play, though he did not practice Wednesday - coach Marvin Lewis even stressed not to read into his lack of practice Wednesday. Downgraded to doubtful after not practicing all week.*
94.	Devin Funchess CAR vs. Sea Note: Five drops in the loss to the Lions. (Back) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Listed as doubtful.*
95.	Marquise Goodwin SF at TB Note: Missed practice Monday for personal reasons. Returned to practice on Wednesday. Downgraded to doubtful with a personal issue.*
96.	*Brandon Marshall NO vs. Atl
97.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. Atl Note: (Foot) Limited in practice Thursday. Listed as questionable, but is expected to play Thursday night.*
98.	Jamison Crowder WAS at Dal Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Tuesday. Officially questionable, but didn't practice again on Wednesday.*
99.	Pierre Garcon SF at TB Note: (Knee) Missed practice Monday. Did not practice Wednesday. Out again this week.*
100.	*Martavis Bryant OAK at Bal
101.	D.J. Chark JAC at Buf Note: (Quadriceps) Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out this week.*
102.	Marvin Jones DET vs. Chi Note: (Knee) DIdn't practice Monday or Tuesday - seems unlikely to go this week. Officially out for Thursday, could return next week.*
103.	*Jakeem Grant MIA at Ind Note: Out for the season with an Achilles' injury.
104.	*Brandon LaFell OAK at Bal Note: Suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon in the win over Arizona and is on IR.

Tight Ends

1.	Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG
2.	George Kittle SF at TB
3.	Greg Olsen CAR vs. Sea Note: (Foot) Held out of Wednesday's practice to rest. Full practice Thursday.*
4.	Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ Note: (Back/Ankle) Expected to return after the bye week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Listed as questionable but will play.*
5.	Jared Cook OAK at Bal
6.	Jack Doyle IND vs. Mia Note: More snaps this week with Mo Alie-Cox out.*
7.	Trey Burton CHI at Det
8.	Jordan Reed WAS at Dal Note: Thrived after Colt McCoy came into the game.
9.	*Cameron Brate TB vs. SF Note: Primed for a big bump in targets - Howard is out for the year, plus Winston is taking over at QB again.
10.	Austin Hooper ATL at NO
11.	Eric Ebron IND vs. Mia Note: Not targeted even once, though he did have a red zone throw. The Colts are just trolling us because they can. *More snaps this week with Mo Alie-Cox out.*
12.	Vance McDonald PIT at Den
13.	Jimmy Graham GB at Min Note: Broken thumb on Thursday, testing out splints to try to play through the injury. Hoping to practice Thursday. Listed as questionable, but 'in line to play' according to Ian Rapoport.*
14.	Jeff Heuerman DEN vs. Pit
15.	Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. GB
16.	Chris Herndon NYJ vs. NE
17.	David Njoku CLE at Cin Note: Targets were disappearing before the bye - we'll see if that was an anomaly. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.*
18.	C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Cle
19.	Jonnu Smith TEN at Hou Note: Led the Titans with eight targets last week.
20.	Ben Watson NO vs. Atl
21.	Evan Engram NYG at Phi
22.	Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ at LAC
23.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. Oak
24.	Nick Vannett SEA at Car
25.	Hayden Hurst BAL vs. Oak
26.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG
27.	Antonio Gates LAC vs. Ari
28.	Jordan Akins HOU vs. Ten
29.	Virgil Green LAC vs. Ari
30.	Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Ten
31.	Ed Dickson SEA at Car
32.	Vernon Davis WAS at Dal
33.	Jesse James PIT at Den
34.	Luke Willson DET vs. Chi
35.	James O'Shaughnessy JAC at Buf
36.	Levine Toilolo DET vs. Chi
37.	Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. Mia Note: (Calf) Ruled out this week.*
38.	Luke Stocker TEN at Hou
39.	Jason Croom BUF vs. Jax
40.	Nick O'Leary MIA at Ind
41.	Mike Gesicki MIA at Ind
42.	Michael Roberts DET vs. Chi Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Monday's practice. Active for Thursday's game - uncertain how often he'll be on the field, though.*
43.	Dwayne Allen NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out this week.*
44.	Charles Clay BUF vs. Jax Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Tuesday. Did not practice again Wednesday. Listed as doubtful.*
45.	*Geoff Swaim DAL vs. Was Note: Broken bone in wrist, but won't need surgery.
46.	*O.J. Howard TB vs. SF Note: Going on IR for ankle/foot injury suffered against the Giants.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. Atl
2.	Saquon Barkley NYG at Phi
3.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Was Note: Had eight targets last week and 20 over the last three weeks. There's no reason to discount him in PPR leagues any longer.
4.	Michael Thomas NO vs. Atl
5.	Odell Beckham NYG at Phi
6.	Antonio Brown PIT at Den
7.	DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten Note: (Foot) No longer on the injury list. This is not a recording.*
8.	Nick Chubb CLE at Cin
9.	Julio Jones ATL at NO
10.	James Conner PIT at Den Note: Dropped what would have been the go-ahead touchdown late last week in the eventual win over the Jaguars.
11.	Mike Evans TB vs. SF
12.	Davante Adams GB at Min
13.	David Johnson ARZ at LAC
14.	*Aaron Jones GB at Min Note: I love that the Packers are starting to get Jones more involved in the passing game, too.
15.	Adam Thielen MIN vs. GB Note: (Calf, lower back) Limited practice Wednesday. Same injury as last week. Removed from the injury list.*
16.	T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Mia
17.	Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG
18.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ari
19.	Matt Breida SF at TB
20.	Marlon Mack IND vs. Mia
21.	Leonard Fournette JAC at Buf
22.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Ari Note: Popped up on the injury list with knee and hamstring issues on Thursday, had limited practices both days but expects to play. However ... this happened the week of the London game, and he was scratched after testing it out in pregame warmups, so be a little wary - or at least prepared if he can't go.*
23.	Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Pit
24.	Kenny Golladay DET vs. Chi
25.	Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Sea
26.	Mark Ingram NO vs. Atl
27.	Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle
28.	George Kittle SF at TB
29.	Jarvis Landry CLE at Cin
30.	Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Cle
31.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT at Den
32.	James White NE at NYJ
33.	Tevin Coleman ATL at NO
34.	Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. NYG
35.	Stefon Diggs MIN vs. GB
36.	Josh Gordon NE at NYJ
37.	Calvin Ridley ATL at NO Note: (Thigh) Limited at practice Tuesday. Has been relatively quiet the last two weeks, but he went crazy the last time he was up against the Saints. Full practice Wednesday.*
38.	Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ten
39.	Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. Pit
40.	Greg Olsen CAR vs. Sea Note: (Foot) Held out of Wednesday's practice to rest. Full practice Thursday.*
41.	Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ Note: (Back/Ankle) Expected to return after the bye week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Listed as questionable but will play.*
42.	Tyler Lockett SEA at Car
43.	Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.*
44.	*Gus Edwards BAL vs. Oak Note: Took over the primary running back duties against the Bengals - still uncertain whether he'll maintain that role.
45.	Josh Adams PHI vs. NYG Note: Looked good but the Eagles fell so far behind that they had to completely abandon the run. *Already first among equals in the Eagles' backfield, but they are planning on making him more of a feature back this week.*
46.	*Adrian Peterson WAS at Dal Note: (Shoulder) Full participation in Tuesday's practice - should be good to go on Thursday.
47.	Chris Carson SEA at Car
48.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. Was
49.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAC
50.	Sterling Shepard NYG at Phi
51.	Golden Tate PHI vs. NYG Note: Targeted eight times in the loss to the Saints.
52.	Dalvin Cook MIN vs. GB Note: The bright side to Sunday night's debacle? He made it through 59 snaps unscathed, and Murray did nothing as well.
53.	Dion Lewis TEN at Hou
54.	Peyton Barber TB vs. SF
55.	Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. NE
56.	Jared Cook OAK at Bal
57.	Trey Burton CHI at Det
58.	*Corey Davis TEN at Hou Note: Mariota's injury just crushes his value. Had only four targets in the loss to the Colts.
59.	John Brown BAL vs. Oak
60.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at Min
61.	Sony Michel NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Prior to the bye week, Michel had 11 carries in his first game back, but was limited to 17 snaps. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*
62.	Mohamed Sanu ATL at NO
63.	Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. NE Note: (Ankle) Still limited at practice Wednesday after the bye. Totally cleared from the injury list - full practice Friday.*
64.	Duke Johnson CLE at Cin
65.	Jalen Richard OAK at Bal
66.	Tarik Cohen CHI at Det
67.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. Pit
68.	D.J. Moore CAR vs. Sea
69.	Anthony Miller CHI at Det
70.	Kenny Stills MIA at Ind
71.	Adam Humphries TB vs. SF Note: Really benefits from Winston taking over.*
72.	Frank Gore MIA at Ind
73.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Jax
74.	Jordan Howard CHI at Det
75.	LeGarrette Blount DET vs. Chi
76.	Jordan Reed WAS at Dal Note: Thrived after Colt McCoy came into the game.
77.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ari Note: (Neck) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Could get more than his usual workload with Melvin Gordon dealing with knee and hamstring issues.*
78.	*Cameron Brate TB vs. SF Note: Primed for a big bump in targets - Howard is out for the year, plus Winston is taking over at QB again.
79.	Jack Doyle IND vs. Mia Note: More snaps this week with Mo Alie-Cox out.*
80.	*Theo Riddick DET vs. Chi Note: Should get extra work in the passing game with both Kerryon Johnson and Marvin Jones hurting.
81.	Nyheim Hines IND vs. Mia
82.	*Demaryius Thomas HOU vs. Ten Note: Targeted just once in the win over the Redskins.
83.	Allen Robinson CHI at Det
84.	Chris Godwin TB vs. SF
85.	Keke Coutee HOU vs. Ten Note: (Hamstring) Removed from the injury list.*
86.	Doug Baldwin SEA at Car Note: (Groin) Held out of practice Wednesday. Listed as questionable and has been phrased as a game-time decision by coach Pete Carroll. There's a report from Ian Rapoport from an unnamed source suggesting that he's a good bet to go, but forgive me for not totally believing that it's safe to go.*
87.	Rashard Higgins CLE at Cin
88.	Derrick Henry TEN at Hou
89.	Latavius Murray MIN vs. GB
90.	Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle
91.	Kendrick Bourne SF at TB Note: Starting in place of the injured Pierre Garcon.*
92.	Dante Pettis SF at TB Note: Likely starting with Marquise Goodwin doubtful.*
93.	Kenyan Drake MIA at Ind Note: (Shoulder) Had a non-contact jersey on at the Dolphins' first practice after the bye. Limited practice Wednesday, still had the no-contact jersey on. Limited practice all week, but cleared from the injury list.*
94.	Doug Martin OAK at Bal Note: Sat out the second half with an ankle injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term injury. Still, it's a good bet that his role will be diminished in the short-term. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Removed from the injury report - now it's just a question of how the Raiders apportion the workload between three backs.*
95.	Dontrelle Inman IND vs. Mia Note: Caught a late touchdown last week.*

Kickers

1.	Wil Lutz NO vs. Atl
2.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. Oak
3.	Stephen Gostkowski NE at NYJ
4.	Matt Bryant ATL at NO Note: Nailed all four attempts in his first game back.
5.	Robbie Gould SF at TB
6.	*Michael Badgley LAC vs. Ari Note: I praised Badgley after two field goals early in the game, only to bury him after the mixed XP. Also,
7.	Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Mia
8.	Chris Boswell PIT at Den
9.	Graham Gano CAR vs. Sea Note: Awful game - in a dome no less. Missed an extra point and a 34-yard field goal, which may have contributed to the decision to go for two at the end.
10.	Cairo Santos TB vs. SF
11.	Sebastian Janikowski SEA at Car
12.	Brandon McManus DEN vs. Pit
13.	Aldrick Rosas NYG at Phi
14.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. Ten Note: Weird day - hit a game-winning 54-yarder, but missed twice from 44 and 45 yards out.
15.	Cody Parkey CHI at Det Note: Three-for-three on field goal attempts.
16.	Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG
17.	Ryan Succop TEN at Hou
18.	Mason Crosby GB at Min
19.	Randy Bullock CIN vs. Cle Note: Missed a game-tying field goal from 52 yards out. It was a long attempt, but Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made a 56-yarder earlier, as a point of reference.
20.	Dan Bailey MIN vs. GB
21.	Jason Myers NYJ vs. NE
22.	Josh Lambo JAC at Buf
23.	Matt Prater DET vs. Chi
24.	Brett Maher DAL vs. Was
25.	Greg Joseph CLE at Cin
26.	Dustin Hopkins WAS at Dal
27.	Jason Sanders MIA at Ind
28.	Daniel Carlson OAK at Bal Note: Might end up being this year's Jake Elliott - drafted by one team, picked up for peanuts by another team where he sticks and does well.
29.	Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. Jax
30.	Phil Dawson ARZ at LAC Note: (Hip) Expected to play this weekend after sitting out the Raiders game - the Cards cut Matt McCrane already. Limited in Wednesday's practice - the Cards added Zane Gonzalez to their practice roster just in case. Cleared to kick despite being listed as questionable.*

Defenses

1.	Baltimore Ravens vs. Oak Note: Already an awesome unit, now they get to face the Raiders at home? Yes please.
2.	Chicago Bears at Det
3.	Jacksonville Jaguars at Buf
4.	Houston Texans vs. Ten
5.	Dallas Cowboys vs. Was Note: Already a solid unit, getting to face Colt McCoy.
6.	New Orleans Saints vs. Atl
7.	Buffalo Bills vs. Jax Note: The over/under on this instant classic is 37.5, as low as I've seen all year.
8.	New England Patriots at NYJ
9.	Indianapolis Colts vs. Mia Note: The Colts' defense hasn't gotten the same level of acclaim as Andrew Luck and the offense, but they're so much better than last year.
10.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. Ari Note: I was burned by them last week, but they're a good unit and have a great matchup. The lack of 'home field advantage' hurts them.
11.	Pittsburgh Steelers at Den
12.	Minnesota Vikings vs. GB
13.	Denver Broncos vs. Pit
14.	Cleveland Browns at Cin
15.	Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG
16.	Carolina Panthers vs. Sea
17.	New York Giants at Phi
18.	Tennessee Titans at Hou
19.	Arizona Cardinals at LAC
20.	Washington Redskins at Dal
21.	Seattle Seahawks at Car
22.	Detroit Lions vs. Chi
23.	Green Bay Packers at Min
24.	New York Jets vs. NE
25.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. SF
26.	*Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle Note: Preston Brown (knee) has been placed on IR.
27.	San Francisco 49ers at TB Note: Reuben Foster released after another domestic assault arrest.*
28.	Miami Dolphins at Ind
29.	Oakland Raiders at Bal
30.	Atlanta Falcons at NO