This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday morning update complete.
No More Byes!!!!
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
Sunday morning update complete.
No More Byes!!!!
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. This first week in particular, but in other weeks as well, I will change ranks according to injuries and sometimes even a change of heart. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. Otherwise, my response will correspond with the rankings. If I rank one player before another, that's how I plan on making my starting decisions.
Quarterback
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC at Oak |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at Dal |
| 3. | Jared Goff LA at Det |
| 4. | *Cam Newton CAR at TB Note: (Shoulder) Limited on Wednesday, but threw in practice on Thursday. ***Removed from the injury report, but was limited both Wednesday and Thursday.*** |
| 5. | Deshaun Watson HOU vs. Cle |
| 6. | *Tom Brady NE vs. Min Note: (Knee) Limited practice on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 7. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF |
| 8. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Ari Note: Played poorly against the Vikings, but had a lot of help in that regard from his OL, especially with the left side of said line out with injuries. |
| 9. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. LAC Note: Had a whopping 56 attempts in the loss to the Broncos. Last week the Steelers stole a game from the Jaguars that they should have lost, this week they lost a game to the Broncos that they should have won. |
| 10. | Jameis Winston TB vs. Car |
| 11. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. NO |
| 12. | Kirk Cousins MIN at NE |
| 13. | Philip Rivers LAC at Pit Note: Was superb against the Cardinals - 28-of-29 for 259 yards and three touchdowns. |
| 14. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Was |
| 15. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at Atl Note: The Ravens could fashion some sort of time-share between Jackson and Flacco if/when Flacco gets cleared to play. Late reports suggest that Jackson will start again this week, however. |
| 16. | Andrew Luck IND at Jax |
| 17. | Case Keenum DEN at Cin |
| 18. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. LAR |
| 19. | Baker Mayfield CLE at Hou |
| 20. | Derek Carr OAK vs. KC |
| 21. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Bal |
| 22. | Colt McCoy WAS at Phi |
| 23. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. NYJ Note: The Titans' leaky OL strikes again - sacked six times, plus multiple killer penalties wiped out a 22-of-23 performance. |
| 24. | *Chase Daniel CHI at NYG Note: Trubisky still limited in practice - likely starting again this week. |
| 25. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Buf Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday, but mentioned that his shoulder is still sore. ***Full practice all week.*** |
| 26. | *Eli Manning NYG vs. Chi Note: It might be Alex Tanney and not Kyle Lauletta that first takes snaps away from Eli. |
| 27. | Josh Allen BUF at Mia Note: Ran for 99 yards in the win over the Jaguars. |
| 28. | *Jeff Driskel CIN vs. Den Note: Replacing Andy Dalton. The Bengals signed Tom Savage to back him up. |
| 29. | *Josh McCown NYJ at Ten Note: Played through a hand laceration suffered early against the Pats. Still threw for 276 yards and a score. Both McCown (thumb, back) and Darnold (foot) have been limited on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Expected to start, though Sam Darnold is expected to work out pregame. This game is part of the late afternoon set.*** |
| 30. | *Nick Mullens SF at Sea Note: Criticized for his poor performance against the Bucs, but he'll still get the start this week ahead of C.J. Beathard. |
| 31. | *Cody Kessler JAC vs. Ind Note: Taking over for Blake Bortles this week. |
| 32. | Josh Rosen ARZ at GB Note: Threw for a mere 105 yards in the loss to the Chargers. |
| 33. | *Sam Darnold NYJ at Ten Note: (Foot) Early reports suggest he'll be out this week as well. Some chance that he returns this week - had limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Not expected to start, but will go through a pregame workout nonetheless.*** |
| 34. | *Joe Flacco BAL at Atl Note: (Hip) Hoping to get clearance to begin practice Wednesday. If that happens, he and Jackson could share snaps in this week's game. Limited practice Thursday - Jackson is likely to start again this week. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 35. | *Mitchell Trubisky CHI at NYG Note: (Shoulder) Uncertain to play this week after sitting out the Thanksgiving game. Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday - but not throwing, which seems kind of important as far as details go - some chance he takes a big leap up in activity Friday, but it appears the we'll get Daniel again this week. ***Started throwing on Friday, but still listed as doubtful for this week.*** |
| 36. | *Blake Bortles JAC vs. Ind Note: Got his OC fired and then was benched. |
| 37. | *Andy Dalton CIN vs. Den Note: Torn ligaments in his thumb, out for the season. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Todd Gurley LA at Det Note: (Ankle) Not listed on the initial injury report following the bye week. |
| 2. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at TB |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. Chi |
| 4. | Alvin Kamara NO at Dal |
| 5. | Aaron Jones GB vs. Ari |
| 6. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NO Note: (Hip) Rested for Sunday's workout but was removed from the injury list Monday. |
| 7. | David Johnson ARZ at GB |
| 8. | Nick Chubb CLE at Hou |
| 9. | James Conner PIT vs. LAC |
| 10. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Cin |
| 11. | *Spencer Ware KC at Oak Note: ***Starting with Kareem Hunt released. Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Anthony Sherman will back him up.*** |
| 12. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Cle |
| 13. | Chris Carson SEA vs. SF |
| 14. | James White NE vs. Min |
| 15. | *Matt Breida SF at Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 16. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at Pit Note: Big opportunity this week and perhaps next thanks to Melvin Gordon's MCL sprain. |
| 17. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Den |
| 18. | *Peyton Barber TB vs. Car Note: (Ankle) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 19. | Sony Michel NE vs. Min |
| 20. | *Gus Edwards BAL at Atl Note: (Ankle) Missed practice Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play. Meanwhile, the Ravens placed Alex Collins on IR and activated Kenneth Dixon from IR-to-Return.*** |
| 21. | *Marlon Mack IND at Jax Note: Suffered a concussion late in the win over the Dolphins. Remains in the concussion protocol, but had a full practice Thursday. If he clears the protocol, I'll put him somewhere around 15-20. ***Still awaiting official clearance from the concussion protocol, but he's expected to get it and play this week.*** |
| 22. | Dion Lewis TEN vs. NYJ |
| 23. | Dalvin Cook MIN at NE |
| 24. | Tarik Cohen CHI at NYG |
| 25. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Bal |
| 26. | *Josh Adams PHI vs. Was Note: Had 22 carries in the win over the Giants and coach Doug Pederson wants to keep Adams' workload up. ***Added to the injury list Saturday with a sore hip.*** |
| 27. | Mark Ingram NO at Dal |
| 28. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Mia |
| 29. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. LAR Note: ***Kerryon Johnson ruled out again this week.*** |
| 30. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Buf Note: Aggravated his left shoulder injury and will be limited to non-contact drills this week in practice. Despite that, Drake had a very effective day against the Colts. As expected, limited to non-contact work Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list despite being limited to no-contact work all week.*** |
| 31. | Doug Martin OAK vs. KC |
| 32. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Phi Note: (Ribs) Hopeful to return this week after being encouraged by his progress on Monday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 33. | Isaiah Crowell NYJ at Ten |
| 34. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Phi Note: (Shoulder) Didn't practice Thursday, but the Redskins play on Monday night this week. ***Taken off the injury list Friday, but added back on as questionable on Saturday.*** |
| 35. | Duke Johnson CLE at Hou |
| 36. | Jordan Howard CHI at NYG |
| 37. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Ind Note: Should split the rushing duties with Hyde this week and get most of the RB targets in the passing game. |
| 38. | *LeGarrette Blount DET vs. LAR Note: ***Kerryon Johnson ruled out again this week.*** |
| 39. | *Carlos Hyde JAC vs. Ind Note: Should have a big role this week if Fournette's suspension is upheld. |
| 40. | *Nyheim Hines IND at Jax Note: Good chance to have an increased workload if Marlon Mack (concussion) can't play. ***Mack will likely play after all.*** |
| 41. | *Rashaad Penny SEA vs. SF Note: ***Expected to play a larger role this week.*** |
| 42. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. KC |
| 43. | Frank Gore MIA vs. Buf |
| 44. | *Ty Montgomery BAL at Atl Note: Had a much bigger role with Alex Collins out last week, also displacing Javorius Allen. |
| 45. | Latavius Murray MIN at NE |
| 46. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Den |
| 47. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. NYJ |
| 48. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Cle |
| 49. | Royce Freeman DEN at Cin |
| 50. | *Justin Jackson LAC at Pit Note: Will be the backup behind Ekeler with Melvin Gordon week-to-week. |
| 51. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Car |
| 52. | Mike Davis SEA vs. SF |
| 53. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. Min Note: (Neck) Activated from IR this week. |
| 54. | Elijah McGuire NYJ at Ten |
| 55. | Ito Smith ATL vs. Bal |
| 56. | *Jordan Wilkins IND at Jax Note: Could see an expanded role if Marlon Mack is out this week. |
| 57. | Kapri Bibbs WAS at Phi |
| 58. | Jeff Wilson SF at Sea |
| 59. | *Ronald Jones II TB vs. Car Note: ***Expected to active this week despite being a near healthy scratch last week.*** |
| 60. | Zach Zenner DET vs. LAR |
| 61. | Devontae Booker DEN at Cin |
| 62. | DeAndre Washington OAK vs. KC |
| 63. | Chase Edmonds ARZ at GB |
| 64. | Malcolm Brown LA at Det |
| 65. | Jaylen Samuels PIT vs. LAC |
| 66. | Wayne Gallman NYG vs. Chi |
| 67. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Was |
| 68. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at Atl |
| 69. | *Damien Williams KC at Oak Note: ***Best guess as to Spencer Ware's top backup.*** |
| 70. | Darrel Williams KC at Oak |
| 71. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Was |
| 72. | Anthony Sherman KC at Oak |
| 73. | Stevan Ridley PIT vs. LAC |
| 74. | *Alfred Morris SF at Sea |
| 75. | *Melvin Gordon LAC at Pit Note: Suffered an MCL sprain and is week-to-week. |
| 76. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU vs. Cle Note: (Achilles' tendon) Not all the way back yet. |
| 77. | *Kerryon Johnson DET vs. LAR Note: (Knee) Still sitting out practice. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 78. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Ind Note: Suspended for one game - appealing that suspension on Tuesday. Suspension upheld. |
| 79. | *Alex Collins BAL at Atl Note: Sat out with a foot injury last week but the severity of that injury has been downplayed. He might just be out of a job. Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Weird sequence - practiced Friday, then placed on IR by the Ravens on Saturday.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Michael Thomas NO at Dal |
| 2. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Chi |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. LAC |
| 4. | Tyreek Hill KC at Oak |
| 5. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cle Note: (Foot) Once again reps in practice have been limited this week. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Bal |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB vs. Car |
| 8. | Davante Adams GB vs. Ari |
| 9. | *Adam Thielen MIN at NE Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the final injury report.*** |
| 10. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Cin Note: Limited at practice Thursday with a heel injury. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Keenan Allen LAC at Pit |
| 12. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. LAR |
| 13. | JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. LAC |
| 14. | Brandin Cooks LA at Det |
| 15. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Min |
| 16. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF |
| 17. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Den Note: (Toe) Announced on Wednesday that he will be playing. There remains significant risk that he aggravates the injury, however. |
| 18. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. NO |
| 19. | D.J. Moore CAR at TB |
| 20. | Robert Woods LA at Det |
| 21. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Jax Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday, but more involved than Wednesday. However it looks like Jalen Ramsey (knee) will play after all, which obviously hurts Hilton. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 22. | Corey Davis TEN vs. NYJ Note: Had 96 receiving yards and another 31 rushing yards on an end-around. Just think if Mariota had more time to throw. |
| 23. | Josh Gordon NE vs. Min |
| 24. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at GB |
| 25. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Was |
| 26. | *Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Den Note: Down a couple of spots with A.J. Green returning and Andy Dalton out. |
| 27. | Golden Tate PHI vs. Was |
| 28. | *Curtis Samuel CAR at TB Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 29. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at NE Note: (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, still expects to play, but this raises a pretty big caution flag given his past inability to play through injuries. ***Limited practice Friday, expects to play.*** |
| 30. | Jarvis Landry CLE at Hou Note: I was wrong, you were right, Week 13 edition - only five targets again against the Bengals. |
| 31. | *Calvin Ridley ATL vs. Bal Note: (Ankle, elbow) Limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*** |
| 32. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ at Ten Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
| 33. | Adam Humphries TB vs. Car |
| 34. | Demaryius Thomas HOU vs. Cle |
| 35. | Josh Reynolds LA at Det |
| 36. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Chi |
| 37. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF Note: (Groin) Held out of practice Wednesday, reportedly feeling much better Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 38. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Bal |
| 39. | Courtland Sutton DEN at Cin |
| 40. | John Ross CIN vs. Den |
| 41. | David Moore SEA vs. SF |
| 42. | *Bruce Ellington DET vs. LAR Note: Had an 82 percent snap share in the loss to the Bears, and that will probably only increase with Marvin Jones out for the year. (Back) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Officially listed as questionable, similar set-up as last week.*** |
| 43. | *Dante Pettis SF at Sea Note: ***Getting another start this week.*** |
| 44. | Antonio Callaway CLE at Hou |
| 45. | Chris Godwin TB vs. Car |
| 46. | *Chris Conley KC at Oak Note: ***Starting again this week with Sammy Watkins ruled out.*** |
| 47. | *Mike Williams LAC at Pit Note: Could be in line for a second good week in a row if Tyrell Williams can't go full speed. |
| 48. | Anthony Miller CHI at NYG |
| 49. | Allen Robinson CHI at NYG |
| 50. | Christian Kirk ARZ at GB |
| 51. | John Brown BAL at Atl |
| 52. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Buf Note: Only four targets in the loss to the Colts. |
| 53. | Josh Doctson WAS at Phi |
| 54. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. NO |
| 55. | Marcell Ateman OAK vs. KC |
| 56. | Robert Foster BUF at Mia |
| 57. | Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Ind |
| 58. | Cordarrelle Patterson NE vs. Min |
| 59. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Min |
| 60. | Michael Crabtree BAL at Atl |
| 61. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) Inactive again Sunday night. Expects to return this week. |
| 62. | Kendrick Bourne SF at Sea |
| 63. | Taylor Gabriel CHI at NYG |
| 64. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. Ari Note: Second horrible week in a row - only two targets. This despite Geronimo Allison and Randall Cobb out. Cobb could return this week, too. |
| 65. | Rashard Higgins CLE at Hou |
| 66. | Seth Roberts OAK vs. KC |
| 67. | *Trey Quinn WAS at Phi Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as questionable on the injury report.*** |
| 68. | Zay Jones BUF at Mia |
| 69. | Dontrelle Inman IND at Jax |
| 70. | *Devin Funchess CAR at TB Note: (Back) Sat out last week's loss to the Seahawks. Away from the team Wednesday on a personal matter, limited practice Thursday due to the back. ***Expected to play but carry a limited snap count.*** |
| 71. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Was |
| 72. | Maurice Harris WAS at Phi |
| 73. | Donte Moncrief JAC vs. Ind |
| 74. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO at Dal Note: (Foot) Limited on Tuesday - was a late scratch on Thanksgiving night. |
| 75. | *Jordy Nelson OAK vs. KC Note: (Knee) Playing despite being considerably less than 100 percent. |
| 76. | Travis Benjamin LAC at Pit |
| 77. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Ten |
| 78. | Aldrick Robinson MIN at NE |
| 79. | Kelvin Benjamin BUF at Mia Note: Only two targets and only 40 snaps. |
| 80. | *Willie Snead BAL at Atl Note: Wasn't targeted last week despite playing 49 snaps. |
| 81. | *Equanimeous St. Brown GB vs. Ari Note: Injured his elbow Sunday night but then returned. Limited in practice this week. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 82. | *Allen Hurns DAL vs. NO Note: (Thumb) Limited practice Monday, full practice Tuesday. |
| 83. | *Torrey Smith CAR at TB Note: (Knee) Returned by played only 13 snaps and wasn't targeted. Full practice Thursday. |
| 84. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Was |
| 85. | TJ Jones DET vs. LAR |
| 86. | Laquon Treadwell MIN at NE |
| 87. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. NO |
| 88. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
| 89. | *Robby Anderson NYJ at Ten Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 90. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Buf Note: (Shoulder) Will continue to wear a non-contact jersey in practice this week. ***Limited in practice all week, remains listed as questionable.*** |
| 91. | *Keke Coutee HOU vs. Cle Note: Hamstring injury aggravated on Monday night. Limited at Wednesday and Thursday's practice, but coach Bill O'Brien was optimistic that Coutee could play this week. ***Officially will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 92. | *Tyrell Williams LAC at Pit Note: (Quad) Played only nine snaps in the rout over the Cardinals. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 93. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at Phi Note: (Ankle) Limited to work on the side on Monday. Ran routes at Thursday's practice but didn't really look good. ***Listed as questionable*** |
| 94. | *Danny Amendola MIA vs. Buf Note: Injured his knee in the loss to the Colts. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 95. | *DeSean Jackson TB vs. Car Note: Visiting a thumb specialist to examine his injury - this could portend a lengthy absence soon. Has a cast on his left thumb and isn't catching balls at practice. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 96. | *Sammy Watkins KC at Oak Note: Still dealing with foot soreness despite coming off the bye week. Still not practicing on Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 97. | *Marquise Goodwin SF at Sea Note: ***(Personal) Out again this week.*** |
| 98. | *Pierre Garcon SF at Sea Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 99. | *Martavis Bryant OAK vs. KC Note: (Knee) Out this week but not yet ruled out for the season. |
| 100. | *D.J. Chark JAC vs. Ind Note: (Quad) Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 101. | *Marvin Jones DET vs. LAR Note: Placed on IR by the Lions. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at Oak |
| 2. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was |
| 3. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Min Note: (Ankle, back) Limited at practice Thursday - look for this to be standard operating procedure for him in the near future. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 4. | George Kittle SF at Sea |
| 5. | *Eric Ebron IND at Jax Note: (Back) Full practice Thursday after being rested Wednesday. |
| 6. | Jared Cook OAK vs. KC |
| 7. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. |
| 8. | Trey Burton CHI at NYG |
| 9. | *David Njoku CLE at Hou Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 10. | Cameron Brate TB vs. Car |
| 11. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. Bal |
| 12. | Jonnu Smith TEN vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NE Note: Big game against the Packers, could be pretty active against the Pats this week. |
| 14. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Phi Note: Sat out practice Monday - the team didn't disclose why. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday with a back injury, listed as questionable.*** |
| 15. | *Jimmy Graham GB vs. Ari Note: (Thumb) Used sparingly in the loss to the Vikings. Sat out Wednesday, limited on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 16. | Gerald Everett LA at Det |
| 17. | Chris Herndon NYJ at Ten Note: Seven catches against the Pats. |
| 18. | *Vance McDonald PIT vs. LAC Note: Dealing with a hip injury and could be limited at practice all week. Full practice Thursday. |
| 19. | Nick Vannett SEA vs. SF |
| 20. | C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Den |
| 21. | *Matt LaCosse DEN at Cin Note: Taking over for the injured Jeff Heuerman. |
| 22. | Ben Watson NO at Dal |
| 23. | *Dan Arnold NO at Dal Note: Breakout performance on Thanksgiving, but he's now dealing with a chest injury and was limited in Monday's practice. Removed from the injury list. |
| 24. | *Rhett Ellison NYG vs. Chi Note: Stepped up in the wake of Engram's injury last week and looks to be getting another start this week. |
| 25. | Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ at GB |
| 26. | Mark Andrews BAL at Atl |
| 27. | Jesse James PIT vs. LAC |
| 28. | Tyler Higbee LA at Det |
| 29. | Hayden Hurst BAL at Atl |
| 30. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. Was |
| 31. | Antonio Gates LAC at Pit |
| 32. | Vernon Davis WAS at Phi |
| 33. | *Charles Clay BUF at Mia Note: Some progress in his rehab from his hamstring injury. Limited practice Thursday. ***Limited practice all week, list as questionable.*** |
| 34. | Jordan Akins HOU vs. Cle |
| 35. | Virgil Green LAC at Pit |
| 36. | Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Cle |
| 37. | Ed Dickson SEA vs. SF |
| 38. | Luke Willson DET vs. LAR |
| 39. | James O'Shaughnessy JAC vs. Ind |
| 40. | Levine Toilolo DET vs. LAR |
| 41. | Luke Stocker TEN vs. NYJ Note: No more goal line carries, please. |
| 42. | Jason Croom BUF at Mia |
| 43. | Nick O'Leary MIA vs. Buf |
| 44. | Mike Gesicki MIA vs. Buf |
| 45. | *Erik Swoope IND at Jax Note: (Knee) First practice in a month Wednesday, held out Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 46. | *Evan Engram NYG vs. Chi Note: Hurt his hamstring in pregame warmups last week. Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 47. | *Michael Roberts DET vs. LAR Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 48. | *Mo Alie-Cox IND at Jax Note: ***(Calf) Ruled out.*** |
| 49. | *Dwayne Allen NE vs. Min Note: ***Ruled out this week (knee).*** |
| 50. | *Jack Doyle IND at Jax Note: Kidney injury, out for the season. |
| 51. | *Jeff Heuerman DEN at Cin Note: Placed on IR with three broken ribs and a bruised lung. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Todd Gurley LA at Det Note: (Ankle) Not listed on the initial injury report following the bye week. |
| 2. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at TB |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. Chi |
| 4. | Alvin Kamara NO at Dal |
| 5. | Michael Thomas NO at Dal |
| 6. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Chi |
| 7. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. LAC |
| 8. | Tyreek Hill KC at Oak |
| 9. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NO Note: (Hip) Rested for Sunday's workout but was removed from the injury list Monday. |
| 10. | Aaron Jones GB vs. Ari |
| 11. | Travis Kelce KC at Oak |
| 12. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Cle Note: (Foot) Once again reps in practice have been limited this week. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Bal |
| 14. | Mike Evans TB vs. Car |
| 15. | David Johnson ARZ at GB |
| 16. | Davante Adams GB vs. Ari |
| 17. | *Adam Thielen MIN at NE Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the final injury report.*** |
| 18. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Cin Note: Limited at practice Thursday with a heel injury. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | Keenan Allen LAC at Pit |
| 20. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. LAR |
| 21. | Nick Chubb CLE at Hou |
| 22. | James Conner PIT vs. LAC |
| 23. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was |
| 24. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Cin |
| 25. | *Spencer Ware KC at Oak Note: ***Starting with Kareem Hunt released. Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Anthony Sherman will back him up.*** |
| 26. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Cle |
| 27. | Chris Carson SEA vs. SF |
| 28. | JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. LAC |
| 29. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Min Note: (Ankle, back) Limited at practice Thursday - look for this to be standard operating procedure for him in the near future. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 30. | Brandin Cooks LA at Det |
| 31. | *Matt Breida SF at Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.*** |
| 32. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF |
| 33. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Den Note: (Toe) Announced on Wednesday that he will be playing. There remains significant risk that he aggravates the injury, however. |
| 34. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. NO |
| 35. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Den |
| 36. | *Peyton Barber TB vs. Car Note: (Ankle) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 37. | D.J. Moore CAR at TB |
| 38. | James White NE vs. Min |
| 39. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at Pit Note: Big opportunity this week and perhaps next thanks to Melvin Gordon's MCL sprain. |
| 40. | George Kittle SF at Sea |
| 41. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Min |
| 42. | Sony Michel NE vs. Min |
| 43. | Robert Woods LA at Det |
| 44. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Jax Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday, but more involved than Wednesday. However it looks like Jalen Ramsey (knee) will play after all, which obviously hurts Hilton. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 45. | *Gus Edwards BAL at Atl Note: (Ankle) Missed practice Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play. Meanwhile, the Ravens placed Alex Collins on IR and activated Kenneth Dixon from IR-to-Return.*** |
| 46. | *Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Den Note: Down a couple of spots with A.J. Green returning and Andy Dalton out. |
| 47. | Corey Davis TEN vs. NYJ Note: Had 96 receiving yards and another 31 rushing yards on an end-around. Just think if Mariota had more time to throw. |
| 48. | Josh Gordon NE vs. Min |
| 49. | *Eric Ebron IND at Jax Note: (Back) Full practice Thursday after being rested Wednesday. |
| 50. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at GB |
| 51. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Was |
| 52. | *Curtis Samuel CAR at TB Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 53. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at NE Note: (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, still expects to play, but this raises a pretty big caution flag given his past inability to play through injuries. ***Limited practice Friday, expects to play.*** |
| 54. | *Marlon Mack IND at Jax Note: Suffered a concussion late in the win over the Dolphins. Remains in the concussion protocol, but had a full practice Thursday. If he clears the protocol, I'll put him somewhere around 15-20. ***Still awaiting official clearance from the concussion protocol, but he's expected to get it and play this week.*** |
| 55. | *Calvin Ridley ATL vs. Bal Note: (Ankle, elbow) Limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*** |
| 56. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ at Ten Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
| 57. | Adam Humphries TB vs. Car |
| 58. | Demaryius Thomas HOU vs. Cle |
| 59. | Dion Lewis TEN vs. NYJ |
| 60. | Dalvin Cook MIN at NE |
| 61. | Mark Ingram NO at Dal |
| 62. | Jared Cook OAK vs. KC |
| 63. | Golden Tate PHI vs. Was |
| 64. | Jarvis Landry CLE at Hou Note: I was wrong, you were right, Week 13 edition - only five targets again against the Bengals. |
| 65. | Tarik Cohen CHI at NYG |
| 66. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Bal |
| 67. | *Josh Adams PHI vs. Was Note: Had 22 carries in the win over the Giants and coach Doug Pederson wants to keep Adams' workload up. ***Added to the injury list Saturday with a sore hip.*** |
| 68. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Phi Note: (Shoulder) Didn't practice Thursday, but the Redskins play on Monday night this week. ***Taken off the injury list Friday, but added back on as questionable on Saturday.*** |
| 69. | *LeGarrette Blount DET vs. LAR Note: ***Kerryon Johnson ruled out again this week.*** |
| 70. | *Carlos Hyde JAC vs. Ind Note: Should have a big role this week if Fournette's suspension is upheld. |
| 71. | Josh Reynolds LA at Det |
| 72. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Chi |
| 73. | Anthony Miller CHI at NYG |
| 74. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF Note: (Groin) Held out of practice Wednesday, reportedly feeling much better Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 75. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Bal |
| 76. | Courtland Sutton DEN at Cin |
| 77. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. |
| 78. | Trey Burton CHI at NYG |
| 79. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Buf Note: Aggravated his left shoulder injury and will be limited to non-contact drills this week in practice. Despite that, Drake had a very effective day against the Colts. As expected, limited to non-contact work Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list despite being limited to no-contact work all week.*** |
| 80. | Doug Martin OAK vs. KC |
| 81. | Isaiah Crowell NYJ at Ten |
| 82. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Mia |
| 83. | Jordan Howard CHI at NYG |
| 84. | Allen Robinson CHI at NYG |
| 85. | John Ross CIN vs. Den |
| 86. | David Moore SEA vs. SF |
| 87. | *Bruce Ellington DET vs. LAR Note: Had an 82 percent snap share in the loss to the Bears, and that will probably only increase with Marvin Jones out for the year. (Back) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Officially listed as questionable, similar set-up as last week.*** |
| 88. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. LAR Note: ***Kerryon Johnson ruled out again this week.*** |
| 89. | Duke Johnson CLE at Hou |
| 90. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Ind Note: Should split the rushing duties with Hyde this week and get most of the RB targets in the passing game. |
| 91. | *Dante Pettis SF at Sea Note: ***Getting another start this week.*** |
| 92. | Antonio Callaway CLE at Hou |
| 93. | Chris Godwin TB vs. Car |
| 94. | *Chris Conley KC at Oak Note: ***Starting again this week with Sammy Watkins ruled out.*** |
| 95. | *David Njoku CLE at Hou Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 96. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Phi Note: Sat out practice Monday - the team didn't disclose why. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday with a back injury, listed as questionable.*** |
| 97. | *Nyheim Hines IND at Jax Note: Good chance to have an increased workload if Marlon Mack (concussion) can't play. ***Mack will likely play after all.*** |
| 98. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Phi Note: (Ribs) Hopeful to return this week after being encouraged by his progress on Monday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 99. | *Rashaad Penny SEA vs. SF Note: ***Expected to play a larger role this week.*** |
| 100. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) Inactive again Sunday night. Expects to return this week. |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at Atl |
| 2. | Harrison Butker KC at Oak |
| 3. | Greg Zuerlein LA at Det |
| 4. | *Wil Lutz NO at Dal Note: (Back) Limited practice on Monday. Full practice Wednesday, removed from the injury list. |
| 5. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Min |
| 6. | Graham Gano CAR at TB |
| 7. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. Cle |
| 8. | Sebastian Janikowski SEA vs. SF |
| 9. | Cairo Santos TB vs. Car |
| 10. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. Was |
| 11. | Brandon McManus DEN at Cin |
| 12. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Jax |
| 13. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Ari |
| 14. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. LAC |
| 15. | Jason Myers NYJ at Ten |
| 16. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. NYJ |
| 17. | Michael Badgley LAC at Pit |
| 18. | *Matt Bryant ATL vs. Bal Note: Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday with a back issue. The Falcons retained the services of Giorgio Tavecchio so they have a pivot if Bryant can't go Sunday. ***Expected to play.*** |
| 19. | Cody Parkey CHI at NYG |
| 20. | Greg Joseph CLE at Hou |
| 21. | Matt Prater DET vs. LAR |
| 22. | Robbie Gould SF at Sea |
| 23. | Brett Maher DAL vs. NO |
| 24. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. Chi |
| 25. | *Dan Bailey MIN at NE Note: Two more misses from long distance in the first half, enough to encourage coach Mike Zimmer to suggest at halftime that the Vikings would look to go for it more on fourth down. |
| 26. | *Randy Bullock CIN vs. Den Note: Had another miss from distance in Week 12, when the game was still contested. Here's your periodic reminder that the Bengals drafted Jake Elliott last year, then cut him to keep Bullock instead. Smart. |
| 27. | Josh Lambo JAC vs. Ind |
| 28. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Phi |
| 29. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. Buf |
| 30. | Daniel Carlson OAK vs. KC |
| 31. | Giorgio Tavecchio ATL vs. Bal |
| 32. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at Mia |
| 33. | Zane Gonzalez ARZ at GB |
| 34. | *Phil Dawson ARZ at GB Note: (Hip) Placed on IR. |
Defenses
| 1. | Chicago Bears at NYG |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 3. | *Los Angeles Rams at Det Note: Aqib Talib (ankle) on pace to be activated in time for this week's game. |
| 4. | Baltimore Ravens at Atl |
| 5. | *Houston Texans vs. Cle Note: This unit is rolling right now and is getting reinforcements with Dylan Cole returning at LB. ***J.J. Watt (knee) is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 6. | *Tennessee Titans vs. NYJ Note: Malcolm Butler suffered a stinger and is in the concussion protocol. |
| 7. | *Denver Broncos at Cin Note: Gets to face Jeff Driskel making his first career start. ***Brandon Marshall (knee) is unlikely to play.*** |
| 8. | Green Bay Packers vs. Ari |
| 9. | *Kansas City Chiefs at Oak Note: ***Eric Berry (heel) still unlikely to play.*** |
| 10. | Miami Dolphins vs. Buf |
| 11. | *Indianapolis Colts at Jax Note: Maybe a downgrade because they're facing Kessler instead of Bortles? Darius Leonard (shoulder, knee) limited at Thursday's practice. |
| 12. | Buffalo Bills at Mia |
| 13. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ind Note: Jalen Ramsey (knee) has a real chance of missing this week's game and there's conflicting reports about his practice availability. Watch Friday's report closely. |
| 14. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. LAC |
| 15. | Cleveland Browns at Hou |
| 16. | New England Patriots vs. Min |
| 17. | *New Orleans Saints at Dal Note: P.J. Williams was limited in practice Monday with a hip injury. |
| 18. | Los Angeles Chargers at Pit |
| 19. | *Philadelphia Eagles vs. Was Note: Sidney Jones (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice after sitting out Week 12 against the G-Men. ***Jalen Mills and Avonte Maddox are both out.*** |
| 20. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
| 21. | *Washington Redskins at Phi Note: Claimed Reuben Foster off waivers. |
| 22. | *Minnesota Vikings at NE Note: Andrew Sendejo (groin) has been out since Week 5 but finally was placed on IR. ***Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 23. | New York Jets at Ten |
| 24. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Bal |
| 25. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. NO Note: Sean Lee remains out this week, but hopes to practice next week. |
| 26. | New York Giants vs. Chi |
| 27. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Den |
| 28. | Arizona Cardinals at GB |
| 29. | Detroit Lions vs. LAR |
| 30. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car |
| 31. | *San Francisco 49ers at Sea Note: Jimmie Ward is the latest Niners to defender to go to IR, with a fractured forearm. |
| 32. | Oakland Raiders vs. KC |
