Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Value Meter

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Updated on December 6, 2020 11:45AM EST

Sunday Update Complete

No Thursday Game; WAS at PIT has been moved to Monday; DAL at BAL has been moved to Tuesday.

Carolina, Tampa Bay on bye

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Player X vs. Player Y?" without any other mitigating factors. Of course, I welcome debate - if you think I'm wrong, let me know. But please check out the rankings first before asking your start/sit question. This truly reflects my opinion in my leagues.

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the

Sunday Update Complete

No Thursday Game; WAS at PIT has been moved to Monday; DAL at BAL has been moved to Tuesday.

Carolina, Tampa Bay on bye

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights, roughly around 10:00 pm PT. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning. I will post at the top of the article in bold font when ranking updates are in progress and when they're complete.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Quarterbacks

1.	Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DEN
2.	Deshaun Watson HOU vs. IND
3.	Russell Wilson SEA vs. NYG
4.	Josh Allen BUF at SF
5.	Aaron Rodgers GB vs. PHI
6.	Justin Herbert LAC vs. NE
7.	Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. CLE
8.	Kyler Murray ARZ vs. LAR Note: Murray (shoulder) was limited on Wednesday, but ramped up to full reps on Thursday.*
9.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. DAL Note: We don't know yet if Jackson (COVID-IR) will be able to play next week, so for now we'll keep him at the bottom of the list. Jackson is eligible to be activated from the COVID-IR list on Sunday, but so far the team hasn't committed to doing so then. It'll either be Jackson or Trace McSorley starting this week. Jackson is expected to be activated Sunday and start on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.*
10.	*Derek Carr LV at NYJ Note: Laid the biggest egg of the week against the Falcons, at least compared to expectation. The Jets are up next, which should be an even friendlier matchup.
11.	Kirk Cousins MIN vs. JAX Note: I'm moving him a few spots down - not because of his skill, but because I expect this to be a run-heavy game for the Vikings.*
12.	*Taysom Hill NO at ATL Note: Hill had two rushing touchdowns, which will pay the fantasy bills, but he threw for only 78 yards in the win over the Broncos. He'll need to do more this week against the Falcons.
13.	Baker Mayfield CLE at TEN
14.	*Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. DET Note: It's not official yet, but it appears as if Trubisky will start again in Week 13.
15.	Philip Rivers IND at HOU Note: With Rivers' toe bothering him, the Colts have been using Jacoby Brissett more in goal line sets. Full practice Friday and is not on the injury list. Rivers is playing through a plantar plate rupture in his toe that will require surgery in the offseason.*
16.	Jared Goff LA at ARI
17.	Cam Newton NE at LAC Note: (Abdomen) Limited practice all week and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*
18.	Carson Wentz PHI at GB
19.	Matt Ryan ATL vs. NO
20.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. WAS Note: Week 12 still playing on Wednesday. Week 13's game against the Football team has been moved to Monday night. Roethlisberger was given a maintenance day on Friday. This was more than a maintenance day for Ben - he also sat out Saturday's practice with a knee injury. The Steelers will have an extended walk-through Sunday that will help out Roethlisberger, but if he's your starter, it would be wise to pick up Nick Mullens or Alex Smith just in case, as you don't want to have to start Mason Rudolph against the Football Team's pass rush.*
21.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. CIN Note: Tagovailoa (thumb) has a chance to return this week against the Bengals - apparently he was really close to suiting up last week. We'll leave him down here for now until he practices. Tagovailoa has had three limited practices this week - it's officially a game-time decision as to who will start. Late reports suggest that it will be Tua - for what it's worth, the update came from Ian Rapoport.*
22.	Nick Mullens SF vs. BUF
23.	Alex Smith WAS at PIT
24.	*Drew Lock DEN at KC Note: Lock should return to action this week - he, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles all tested negative.
25.	Andy Dalton DAL at BAL
26.	Matthew Stafford DET at CHI Note: Stafford's practice reps were capped all week. He's listed as questionable.*
27.	Sam Darnold NYJ vs. LV
28.	*Mike Glennon JAC at MIN Note: The Jaguars could return to Minshew this week.
29.	Colt McCoy NYG at SEA Note: Daniel Jones could play this week, but we'll list McCoy as the starter for now. Jones is listed as doubtful, so it looks like McCoy will get the start.*
30.	*Brandon Allen CIN at MIA Note: The Bengals' offense was about as bad as expected with Allen averaging only 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
31.	Mason Rudolph PIT vs. WAS
32.	Jacoby Brissett IND at HOU
33.	*Jalen Hurts PHI at GB Note: So much for Hurts getting more action Monday night.
34.	Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA vs. CIN Note: It's could be Tua Tagovailoa instead of Fitzpatrick this week, but whoever gets the start has a nice matchup. The starting job this week is officially a game-time decision. I'm expecting Fitzpatrick to start, as Tagovailoa has been limited in practice all week. Ian Rapoport is reporting that Tagovailoa and not Fitzpatrick will start.*
35.	Trace McSorley BAL vs. DAL
36.	*Gardner Minshew JAC at MIN Note: It's possible that Minshew could return this week.
37.	Daniel Jones NYG at SEA Note: Jones left last week's game with a hamstring injury that originally was thought to be a multi-week injury, but now is considered to as serious. We'll see - Colt McCoy is the backup. Officially listed as doubtful.*
38.	Nick Foles CHI vs. DET Note: Foles (hip) is listed as questionable to be the backup behind Trubisky this week.*
39.	Drew Brees NO at ATL Note: Brees (ribs) is healing quicker than expected and could return next week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.*
40.	Robert Griffin BAL vs. DAL Note: Still playing Week 12's game on Wednesday. Next week's game has been moved to Tuesday. Placed on IR with a thigh injury suffered in Tuesday's game.*

Running Backs

1.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. CLE
2.	*Nick Chubb CLE at TEN Note: Chubb dominated against the Jaguars. Now if only the Browns could stop giving Kareem Hunt goal line carries, he'd be at peak capacity.
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN vs. JAX Note: Cook briefly left with an ankle injury - on a play where his fumble was returned for a touchdown - but later returned. He's expected to play this week in a good matchup against Jacksonville. Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*
4.	*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. NE Note: Ekeler had a whopping 16 targets in his first game back.
5.	Alvin Kamara NO at ATL Note: Taysom Hill is officially a problem for Kamara, who had 54 rushing yards and only two targets in the win over the Broncos. Kamara lost goal line opportunities, plus Hill doesn't dump the ball off to the backs that often, hurting Kamara greatly. Limited on Wednesday and Thursday (foot), but had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*
6.	James Robinson JAC at MIN
7.	*Miles Sanders PHI at GB Note: Sanders had a bad drop in the loss to the Seahawks and netted only six carries and three targets, with Boston Scott getting the late-game reps. His matchup against the Packers should be better this week.
8.	*Chris Carson SEA vs. NYG Note: (Foot) Doesn't have an injury designation this week, though he was limited Wednesday and Thursday. Still, Carlos Hyde (toe) is questionable and Travis Homer is out, so Carson's workload can reasonably be expected to increase.
9.	*Aaron Jones GB vs. PHI Note: Jones is losing a concerning amount of the snap share and especially targets to Jamaal Williams, but then again this week it was a blowout against the Bears in the second half when Williams got a lot of the work.
10.	*Raheem Mostert SF vs. BUF Note: Mostert led the Niners in carries in his first game back, with 16 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown.
11.	Antonio Gibson WAS at PIT
12.	Wayne Gallman NYG at SEA
13.	*David Montgomery CHI vs. DET Note: Montgomery had his first 100-yard game of the season and added five catches for 40 yards in the loss to the Packers. He has another good matchup this week against the Lions.
14.	Kenyan Drake ARZ vs. LAR
15.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL at BAL
16.	*James White NE at LAC Note: White earned his ranking last week, but not how we expected - scoring two touchdowns on short carries, while getting only one target in the passing game.
17.	Kareem Hunt CLE at TEN Note: Hunt was limited by a thigh injury in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but practiced fully Friday and was removed from the injury list.*
18.	Melvin Gordon DEN at KC
19.	Giovani Bernard CIN at MIA
20.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DEN Note: Last week's dud was matchup-based; CEH won't fulfill our first round expectations, but he should bounce back this week. CEH was held out of practice Thursday and Friday with a stomach virus, but he's likely to play Sunday night. He's expected to play, but the Chiefs want to monitor how he's feeling prior to the game on Sunday night.*
21.	Devontae Booker LV at NYJ Note: Booker will be the starter with Josh Jacobs ruled out. Jalen Richard and maybe even Theo Riddick will also receive running back snaps.*
22.	J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. DAL Note: Both Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to be activated from the COVID-IR list for Week 12 on Wednesday afternoon, but that's not a foregone conclusion yet. It seems likely that they will play in Week 13, however. Dobbins was activated from the COVID-IR list Friday, ahead of Ingram.*
23.	Damien Harris NE at LAC
24.	Zack Moss BUF at SF
25.	Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU Note: (COVID-IR) Taylor was activated from the COVID-IR on Wednesday.*
26.	Benny Snell PIT vs. WAS Note: In line to start again this week.*
27.	Latavius Murray NO at ATL
28.	David Johnson HOU vs. IND Note: (Concussion) Eligible to return from the IR this week. Johnson is on track to be activated Saturday from the IR and play Sunday. Johnson was officially activated, and will likely take back the starting job ahead of Duke Johnson.*
29.	Myles Gaskin MIA vs. CIN Note: (MCL) It seems likely that Gaskin will come off the IR this week and could step into a big role, with Breida on the COVID-IR list, and both Ahmed and Washington listed as doubtful. But as of Friday night, that transaction hadn't yet occurred. Gaskin was activated Saturday - the presumption here is that he'll start. Tua is apparently starting ahead of Fitzpatrick, though, which might mean fewer targets in the passing game for Gaskin.*
30.	Adrian Peterson DET at CHI Note: Even if D'Andre Swift is active, he'll have a 'smaller, game-plan specific role' this week, so Peterson will continue to play a part. Swift was downgraded to doubtful.*
31.	Todd Gurley ATL vs. NO Note: (Knee) Listed as questionable. He did not practice Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Gurley is expected to play and start, but he might be limited, and this is a bad matchup.*
32.	*J.D. McKissic WAS at PIT Note: McKissic played 41 percent of the snaps in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Cowboys, but managed only three touches, in part because the Football Team was ahead most of the game.
33.	Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. LAR
34.	*Nyheim Hines IND at HOU Note: Hines racked up 10 targets - a function of Jonathan Taylor being out and the Colts falling behind big before halftime.
35.	Jamaal Williams GB vs. PHI
36.	Frank Gore NYJ vs. LV
37.	Devin Singletary BUF at SF
38.	*Cam Akers LA at ARI Note: Akers had nine carries for 84 yards and a touchdown - most of the yards came on one 61-yard carry. But he got most of the work in the second half, at least this week.
39.	Le'Veon Bell KC vs. DEN Note: Bell could be busier than normal because of CEH's illness.*
40.	Duke Johnson HOU vs. IND Note: David Johnson (concussion) is likely to come off the IR on Saturday and play on Sunday.*
41.	*Jeff Wilson SF vs. BUF Note: Wilson had 12 carries in the win over the Niners. It looks as if the pecking order right now is Mostert-Wilson-McKinnon, with Tevin Coleman yet to return.
42.	Kerryon Johnson DET at CHI Note: D'Andre Swift is doubtful.*
43.	Darrell Henderson LA at ARI
44.	Phillip Lindsay DEN at KC Note: Lindsay left Sunday's blowout loss to the Saints with a minor knee injury - perhaps he could have returned if it were a competitive game. Practiced Thursday and Friday, though not quite at full capacity. He's listed as questionable for Sunday night.*
45.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. DAL Note: Edwards will have more competition for carries on Tuesday, with J.K. Dobbins getting activated Friday.*
46.	Brian Hill ATL vs. NO Note: Todd Gurley is expected to return this week.*
47.	Anthony McFarland PIT vs. WAS
48.	Boston Scott PHI at GB
49.	*Jerick McKinnon SF vs. BUF Note: McKinnon has settled back into a pass-catching role, with just three carries for 21 yards and two catches on three targets for 11 yards. I'd rank the Niners hierarchy as Mostert-Wilson-McKinnon now.
50.	Carlos Hyde SEA vs. NYG Note: (Toe) Hyde was limited Wednesday and then sat out Thursday's practice. He's listed as questionable, while Travis Homer is out.*
51.	Joshua Kelley LAC vs. NE
52.	Mike Boone MIN vs. JAX
53.	Malcolm Brown LA at ARI
54.	Jalen Richard LV at NYJ
55.	*Jordan Wilkins IND at HOU Note: Wilkins had six carries for 22 yards and added three catches for 35 yards in the loss to the Titans. He briefly left with a rib injury, which might explain why the Colts opted to bring in Jacoby Brissett at quarterback and have him keep it for two goal line carry touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (COVID-IR) was out last week, that might not be true next week at Houston.
56.	Mark Ingram BAL vs. DAL Note: Both Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to be activated from the COVID-IR list for Week 12 on Wednesday afternoon, but that's not a foregone conclusion yet. It seems likely that they will play in Week 13, however. Ingram has been cleared to return to the Ravens' facilities on Friday, but hasn't yet been activated from the COVID-IR, unlikely J.K. Dobbins. Ingram was activated Saturday.*
57.	Ito Smith ATL vs. NO
58.	Justice Hill BAL vs. DAL
59.	Tony Pollard DAL at BAL
60.	Kalen Ballage LAC vs. NE Note: (Ankle/Calf) Full practice Friday, but still listed as questionable. Ballage is expected to play.*
61.	Royce Freeman DEN at KC
62.	Dion Lewis NYG at SEA
63.	Samaje Perine CIN at MIA
64.	Ameer Abdullah MIN vs. JAX
65.	Ty Johnson NYJ vs. LV
66.	Alfred Morris NYG at SEA
67.	D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. CLE
68.	Tevin Coleman SF vs. BUF Note: (Knee) Coleman was removed from the injury report Thursday. But is there room for him on the active roster, let alone a fantasy-worthy role?*
69.	Trayveon Williams CIN at MIA
70.	Darrel Williams KC vs. DEN
71.	Sony Michel NE at LAC
72.	Troymaine Pope LAC vs. NE Note: Questionable with a neck injury.*
73.	D'Andre Swift DET at CHI Note: (Concussion) Swift cleared the concussion protocol, but then missed practice Thursday and Friday. If he's active this week, it'll be in a 'smaller, game-plan specific' role. Swift has been downgraded to doubtful.*
74.	Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. CIN Note: (Shoulder) Listed as doubtful.*
75.	DeAndre Washington MIA vs. CIN Note: Listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.*
76.	James Conner PIT vs. WAS Note: On the COVID-IR list for Wednesday - we'll see about Week 13 later this week. Conner is eligible to be activated from the COVID-IR list before Monday's game, but he's not expected to play, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.*
77.	C.J. Prosise HOU vs. IND Note: Prosise was ruled out after being hospitalized due to a non-COVID stomach illness.*
78.	Josh Jacobs LV at NYJ Note: Jacobs suffered a 'minor' ankle sprain in the loss to the Falcons and his status will bear monitoring, but he's optimistic about playing this week. Jacobs has been ruled out this week after not practicing all week.*
79.	Alexander Mattison MIN vs. JAX Note: Dalvin Cook is off the injury list, but perhaps Mattison will get more work than usual this week. Mattison had an emergency appendectomy and has been ruled out. Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah will be the backups for Dalvin Cook.*
80.	*La'Mical Perine NYJ vs. LV Note: (Hamstring-IR)
81.	*Justin Jackson LAC vs. NE Note: (Knee-IR)
82.	Matt Breida MIA vs. CIN Note: Breida saw less work than DeAndre Washington in the win over the Jets. Placed on the COVID-IR on Friday.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. DEN
2.	Davante Adams GB vs. PHI
3.	*DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYG Note: Metcalf dominated Darius Slay on Monday night. He'll draw James Bradberry this week, who has been better in single coverage. Will the Seahawks still find ways to throw him the ball or will it more closely resemble the Rams game?
4.	*Adam Thielen MIN vs. JAX Note: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that he expects Thielen (COVID-IR) to return this week.
5.	Stefon Diggs BUF at SF
6.	A.J. Brown TEN vs. CLE Note: (Hip) Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*
7.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. LAR
8.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. NE
9.	Terry McLaurin WAS at PIT Note: (Ankle) Limited in Friday's practice - similar practice schedule to recent weeks. Full practice Saturday.*
10.	Michael Thomas NO at ATL Note: (Ankle) Cleared from the injury list on Friday, after going limited/limited/full in practice this week.*
11.	Cooper Kupp LA at ARI
12.	Justin Jefferson MIN vs. JAX
13.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. IND
14.	Julio Jones ATL vs. NO Note: (Hamstring) Jones was optimistic after Friday's practice, though he didn't practice at all Thursday. Adam Schefter reports that he's expected to play.*
15.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG
16.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. WAS
17.	Robert Woods LA at ARI
18.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. BUF Note: Deebo looked fantastic in his return from his hamstring injury. Full practice Friday after sitting out Thursday.*
19.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. WAS
20.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. DET Note: Robinson injured his knee in practice Friday and is now listed as questionable. Adam Schefter reports that Robinson should play.*
21.	DJ Chark JAC at MIN Note: (Ribs) Cleared from the injury list, despite being limited earlier in the week.*
22.	Calvin Ridley ATL vs. NO Note: (Foot/Ankle) Does not have an injury designation despite being limited Wednesday and Friday. Moved down a few spots because Julio Jones is returning.*
23.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. WAS
24.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. CIN
25.	Amari Cooper DAL at BAL
26.	Breshad Perriman NYJ vs. LV Note: Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*
27.	Tyler Boyd CIN at MIA
28.	*T.Y. Hilton IND at HOU Note: Hilton scored his first touchdown of the year in the loss to the Titans.
29.	Marvin Jones DET at CHI
30.	Jarvis Landry CLE at TEN
31.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU
32.	Corey Davis TEN vs. CLE
33.	Mike Williams LAC vs. NE Note: Sat out practice Wednesday for a non-injury reason, but practiced in full Thursday.*
34.	Sterling Shepard NYG at SEA Note: (Toe/Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday through Friday, but not on the final injury list. Alas, he'll have Colt McCoy at QB this week.*
35.	Tee Higgins CIN at MIA
36.	Nelson Agholor LV at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was limited Friday and that was enough to clear him from the injury list.*
37.	Christian Kirk ARZ vs. LAR
38.	Cole Beasley BUF at SF
39.	*Keke Coutee HOU vs. IND Note: Coutee's role could increase with Will Fuller suspended for six games, Randall Cobb on IR and Kenny Stills released. It'll be interesting to see if he sticks in the slot, or moves outside. Isaiah Coulter and Steven Mitchell are the other WR alternatives for the Texans behind Brandin Cooks and Coutee.
40.	*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. BUF Note: The Niners expect to activate Aiyuk from the COVID-IR list Tuesday.
41.	Allen Lazard GB vs. PHI Note: Lazard (core) had limited practice reps all week, but is not on the final injury report for the week.*
42.	Jakobi Meyers NE at LAC
43.	Gabriel Davis BUF at SF
44.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. DAL
45.	Sammy Watkins KC vs. DEN
46.	Russell Gage ATL vs. NO
47.	Tim Patrick DEN at KC
48.	Denzel Mims NYJ vs. LV
49.	Keelan Cole JAC at MIN
50.	Hunter Renfrow LV at NYJ
51.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC Note: Limited in practice earlier in the week and listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but coach Vic Fangio said that Jeudy won't be limited much on Sunday. Jeudy is confirmed expected to play.*
52.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. DET Note: Mooney (knee) didn't practice Friday but that was out of precaution - he's expected to play. He might see more targets this week if Allen Robinson's knee injury is serious. Mooney is listed as questionable but is expected to play, as is Allen Robinson.*
53.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at BAL
54.	Zach Pascal IND at HOU
55.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. LV
56.	Anthony Miller CHI vs. DET
57.	Rashard Higgins CLE at TEN
58.	Emmanuel Sanders NO at ATL
59.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at GB
60.	*Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. PHI Note: Valdes-Scantling was on the field nearly 80 percent of the time Sunday night, but wasn't targeted once.
61.	Damiere Byrd NE at LAC
62.	Laviska Shenault JAC at MIN
63.	Demarcus Robinson KC vs. DEN
64.	Michael Gallup DAL at BAL
65.	Travis Fulgham PHI at GB
66.	Josh Reynolds LA at ARI
67.	Golden Tate NYG at SEA
68.	Henry Ruggs LV at NYJ
69.	Collin Johnson JAC at MIN
70.	Isaiah Coulter HOU vs. IND
71.	Jalen Reagor PHI at GB
72.	Kendrick Bourne SF vs. BUF
73.	Bisi Johnson MIN vs. JAX
74.	A.J. Green CIN at MIA
75.	Cam Sims WAS at PIT
76.	Greg Ward PHI at GB
77.	Andy Isabella ARZ vs. LAR
78.	Jakeem Grant MIA vs. CIN
79.	Jalen Guyton LAC vs. NE
80.	KhaDarel Hodge CLE at TEN Note: Sidelined three weeks with a hamstring injury.*
81.	Darius Slayton NYG at SEA Note: Slayton was shut out on only two targets, and could have Colt McCoy starting at QB this week. (Shoulder/Foot) Limited in practice all week, but does not have an injury designation.*
82.	*Mecole Hardman KC vs. DEN Note: Hardman dropped a pass that could have gone for a long touchdown, and at the very least would have been a huge play. Instead, he ended up with three catches for 23 yards.
83.	Richie James SF vs. BUF
84.	Adam Humphries TEN vs. CLE Note: (Concussion) Finally ready to return from the concussion that he suffered in Week 8.*
85.	Steven Sims WAS at PIT
86.	Cordarrelle Patterson CHI vs. DET
87.	KJ Hamler DEN at KC
88.	Dez Bryant BAL vs. DAL
89.	Devin Duvernay BAL vs. DAL
90.	James Washington PIT vs. WAS
91.	N'Keal Harry NE at LAC
92.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. LAR Note: (COVID-IR) Fitzgerald hasn't yet been activated from the COVID-IR and didn't practice all week.*
93.	*Danny Amendola DET at CHI Note: (Thigh)
94.	Kenny Golladay DET at CHI Note: (Hip) Ruled out again this week.*
95.	*Willie Snead BAL vs. DAL Note: Snead was added to the COVID-IR list Monday, and will sit out at least Wednesday's Week 12 game against the Steelers.
96.	*Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. NO Note: Zaccheaus is out at least three weeks with a toe injury.
97.	Marvin Hall at Note: The Lions plan to waive Hall and give Quintez Cephus and Mohamed Sanu the reps that Hall was getting.*
98.	*Will Fuller HOU vs. IND Note: Fuller has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substance policy.

Tight Ends

1.	Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
2.	*Darren Waller LV at NYJ Note: Waller had only 23 receiving yards in the loss to the Falcons, though he had seven targets.
3.	T.J. Hockenson DET at CHI
4.	Dallas Goedert PHI at GB
5.	Evan Engram NYG at SEA
6.	Robert Tonyan GB vs. PHI
7.	Noah Fant DEN at KC
8.	Mike Gesicki MIA vs. CIN
9.	Eric Ebron PIT vs. WAS
10.	Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. JAX Note: Irv Smith is out again, but Adam Thielen will be back.*
11.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. NE
12.	Jared Cook NO at ATL
13.	Trey Burton IND at HOU
14.	Hayden Hurst ATL vs. NO Note: Hurst sat out practice Thursday with an ankle injury, but was limited in practice Friday and then cleared from the injury list.*
15.	Anthony Firkser TEN vs. CLE Note: Could have a bigger role this week with Jonnu Smith ruled out. Geoff Swaim might also get more snaps and targets.*
16.	Logan Thomas WAS at PIT
17.	Austin Hooper CLE at TEN
18.	Dalton Schultz DAL at BAL
19.	Jordan Akins HOU vs. IND
20.	*Jordan Reed SF vs. BUF Note: Twice Reed and Nick Mullens appeared to be out of sync on plays that went towards Reed. He's still the preferred TE currently for the Niners, but it's not clicking right now.
21.	Zach Ertz PHI at GB Note: (Ankle) Wasn't yet ready to return from the IR on Monday night. Ertz doesn't have an injury designation after a full practice Friday.*
22.	Gerald Everett LA at ARI
23.	Will Dissly SEA vs. NYG
24.	Dan Arnold ARZ vs. LAR Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday.*
25.	Richard Rodgers PHI at GB
26.	*Chris Herndon NYJ vs. LV Note: Herndon went back into hibernation Sunday, getting no targets against the Dolphins.
27.	Jimmy Graham CHI vs. DET
28.	Tyler Eifert JAC at MIN
29.	Jack Doyle IND at HOU
30.	Tyler Higbee LA at ARI
31.	Drew Sample CIN at MIA
32.	Cole Kmet CHI vs. DET
33.	Ryan Izzo NE at LAC Note: (Hamstring/Hand) Listed as questionable.*
34.	Dawson Knox BUF at SF
35.	Darren Fells HOU vs. IND
36.	Ross Dwelley SF vs. BUF
37.	Adam Trautman NO at ATL
38.	Jacob Hollister SEA vs. NYG
39.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at HOU
40.	Tyler Kroft BUF at SF
41.	*Mark Andrews BAL vs. DAL Note: (COVID-IR)
42.	Jonnu Smith TEN vs. CLE Note: Smith didn't receive a target in the win over the Colts, but that's in part because Derrick Henry was running wild, and the Colts are good at defending tight ends. Don't panic drop here. Ruled out this week with a knee injury. Panic might be appropriate now.*
43.	Irv Smith MIN vs. JAX Note: (Groin) Ruled out again this week, this time with a back injury.*
44.	*George Kittle SF vs. BUF Note: The Niners are hopeful that Kittle (foot) can return 'for the last couple of weeks' of the season.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. CLE
2.	*Nick Chubb CLE at TEN Note: Chubb dominated against the Jaguars. Now if only the Browns could stop giving Kareem Hunt goal line carries, he'd be at peak capacity.
3.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. DEN
4.	Davante Adams GB vs. PHI
5.	Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
6.	*DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYG Note: Metcalf dominated Darius Slay on Monday night. He'll draw James Bradberry this week, who has been better in single coverage. Will the Seahawks still find ways to throw him the ball or will it more closely resemble the Rams game?
7.	*Adam Thielen MIN vs. JAX Note: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that he expects Thielen (COVID-IR) to return this week.
8.	Stefon Diggs BUF at SF
9.	Dalvin Cook MIN vs. JAX Note: Cook briefly left with an ankle injury - on a play where his fumble was returned for a touchdown - but later returned. He's expected to play this week in a good matchup against Jacksonville. Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*
10.	Alvin Kamara NO at ATL Note: Taysom Hill is officially a problem for Kamara, who had 54 rushing yards and only two targets in the win over the Broncos. Kamara lost goal line opportunities, plus Hill doesn't dump the ball off to the backs that often, hurting Kamara greatly. Limited on Wednesday and Thursday (foot), but had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*
11.	James Robinson JAC at MIN
12.	Antonio Gibson WAS at PIT
13.	A.J. Brown TEN vs. CLE Note: (Hip) Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*
14.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. LAR
15.	Michael Thomas NO at ATL Note: (Ankle) Cleared from the injury list on Friday, after going limited/limited/full in practice this week.*
16.	*Aaron Jones GB vs. PHI Note: Jones is losing a concerning amount of the snap share and especially targets to Jamaal Williams, but then again this week it was a blowout against the Bears in the second half when Williams got a lot of the work.
17.	*Raheem Mostert SF vs. BUF Note: Mostert led the Niners in carries in his first game back, with 16 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown.
18.	*David Montgomery CHI vs. DET Note: Montgomery had his first 100-yard game of the season and added five catches for 40 yards in the loss to the Packers. He has another good matchup this week against the Lions.
19.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. NE
20.	Terry McLaurin WAS at PIT Note: (Ankle) Limited in Friday's practice - similar practice schedule to recent weeks. Full practice Saturday.*
21.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. DET Note: Robinson injured his knee in practice Friday and is now listed as questionable. Adam Schefter reports that Robinson should play.*
22.	*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. NE Note: Ekeler had a whopping 16 targets in his first game back.
23.	*Miles Sanders PHI at GB Note: Sanders had a bad drop in the loss to the Seahawks and netted only six carries and three targets, with Boston Scott getting the late-game reps. His matchup against the Packers should be better this week.
24.	Wayne Gallman NYG at SEA
25.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DEN Note: Last week's dud was matchup-based; CEH won't fulfill our first round expectations, but he should bounce back this week. CEH was held out of practice Thursday and Friday with a stomach virus, but he's likely to play Sunday night. He's expected to play, but the Chiefs want to monitor how he's feeling prior to the game on Sunday night.*
26.	Kenyan Drake ARZ vs. LAR
27.	*Chris Carson SEA vs. NYG Note: (Foot) Doesn't have an injury designation this week, though he was limited Wednesday and Thursday. Still, Carlos Hyde (toe) is questionable and Travis Homer is out, so Carson's workload can reasonably be expected to increase.
28.	Calvin Ridley ATL vs. NO Note: (Foot/Ankle) Does not have an injury designation despite being limited Wednesday and Friday. Moved down a few spots because Julio Jones is returning.*
29.	Cooper Kupp LA at ARI
30.	Justin Jefferson MIN vs. JAX
31.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. IND
32.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG
33.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. WAS
34.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. CIN
35.	Robert Woods LA at ARI
36.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL at BAL
37.	*James White NE at LAC Note: White earned his ranking last week, but not how we expected - scoring two touchdowns on short carries, while getting only one target in the passing game.
38.	Kareem Hunt CLE at TEN Note: Hunt was limited by a thigh injury in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but practiced fully Friday and was removed from the injury list.*
39.	Josh Jacobs LV at NYJ Note: Jacobs suffered a 'minor' ankle sprain in the loss to the Falcons and his status will bear monitoring, but he's optimistic about playing this week. Jacobs has been ruled out this week after not practicing all week.*
40.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. WAS
41.	Amari Cooper DAL at BAL
42.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. BUF Note: Deebo looked fantastic in his return from his hamstring injury. Full practice Friday after sitting out Thursday.*
43.	Sterling Shepard NYG at SEA Note: (Toe/Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday through Friday, but not on the final injury list. Alas, he'll have Colt McCoy at QB this week.*
44.	Breshad Perriman NYJ vs. LV Note: Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*
45.	*Darren Waller LV at NYJ Note: Waller had only 23 receiving yards in the loss to the Falcons, though he had seven targets.
46.	Jakobi Meyers NE at LAC
47.	Tyler Boyd CIN at MIA
48.	Nelson Agholor LV at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was limited Friday and that was enough to clear him from the injury list.*
49.	T.J. Hockenson DET at CHI
50.	Dallas Goedert PHI at GB
51.	Melvin Gordon DEN at KC
52.	Brian Hill ATL vs. NO Note: Todd Gurley is expected to return this week.*
53.	*T.Y. Hilton IND at HOU Note: Hilton scored his first touchdown of the year in the loss to the Titans.
54.	Marvin Jones DET at CHI
55.	Giovani Bernard CIN at MIA
56.	Zack Moss BUF at SF
57.	Benny Snell PIT vs. WAS Note: In line to start again this week.*
58.	Latavius Murray NO at ATL
59.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. DAL Note: Edwards will have more competition for carries on Tuesday, with J.K. Dobbins getting activated Friday.*
60.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. WAS
61.	Jarvis Landry CLE at TEN
62.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU
63.	Corey Davis TEN vs. CLE
64.	Mike Williams LAC vs. NE Note: Sat out practice Wednesday for a non-injury reason, but practiced in full Thursday.*
65.	Keelan Cole JAC at MIN
66.	Tee Higgins CIN at MIA
67.	*Nyheim Hines IND at HOU Note: Hines racked up 10 targets - a function of Jonathan Taylor being out and the Colts falling behind big before halftime.
68.	Damien Harris NE at LAC
69.	Duke Johnson HOU vs. IND Note: David Johnson (concussion) is likely to come off the IR on Saturday and play on Sunday.*
70.	Adrian Peterson DET at CHI Note: Even if D'Andre Swift is active, he'll have a 'smaller, game-plan specific role' this week, so Peterson will continue to play a part. Swift was downgraded to doubtful.*
71.	Jamaal Williams GB vs. PHI
72.	Christian Kirk ARZ vs. LAR
73.	Cole Beasley BUF at SF
74.	Sammy Watkins KC vs. DEN
75.	Evan Engram NYG at SEA
76.	Russell Gage ATL vs. NO
77.	Tim Patrick DEN at KC
78.	Denzel Mims NYJ vs. LV
79.	*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. BUF Note: The Niners expect to activate Aiyuk from the COVID-IR list Tuesday.
80.	*J.D. McKissic WAS at PIT Note: McKissic played 41 percent of the snaps in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Cowboys, but managed only three touches, in part because the Football Team was ahead most of the game.
81.	Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. LAR
82.	J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. DAL Note: Both Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to be activated from the COVID-IR list for Week 12 on Wednesday afternoon, but that's not a foregone conclusion yet. It seems likely that they will play in Week 13, however. Dobbins was activated from the COVID-IR list Friday, ahead of Ingram.*
83.	Frank Gore NYJ vs. LV
84.	Devin Singletary BUF at SF
85.	*Cam Akers LA at ARI Note: Akers had nine carries for 84 yards and a touchdown - most of the yards came on one 61-yard carry. But he got most of the work in the second half, at least this week.
86.	*Jeff Wilson SF vs. BUF Note: Wilson had 12 carries in the win over the Niners. It looks as if the pecking order right now is Mostert-Wilson-McKinnon, with Tevin Coleman yet to return.
87.	*Jordan Wilkins IND at HOU Note: Wilkins had six carries for 22 yards and added three catches for 35 yards in the loss to the Titans. He briefly left with a rib injury, which might explain why the Colts opted to bring in Jacoby Brissett at quarterback and have him keep it for two goal line carry touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (COVID-IR) was out last week, that might not be true next week at Houston.
88.	Darrell Henderson LA at ARI
89.	Devontae Booker LV at NYJ Note: Booker will be the starter with Josh Jacobs ruled out. Jalen Richard and maybe even Theo Riddick will also receive running back snaps.*
90.	Gabriel Davis BUF at SF
91.	*Keke Coutee HOU vs. IND Note: Coutee's role could increase with Will Fuller suspended for six games, Randall Cobb on IR and Kenny Stills released. It'll be interesting to see if he sticks in the slot, or moves outside. Isaiah Coulter and Steven Mitchell are the other WR alternatives for the Texans behind Brandin Cooks and Coutee.
92.	Hunter Renfrow LV at NYJ

Kickers

1.	Younghoe Koo ATL vs. NO Note: (Quad) Limited practice Wednesday, but returned to full practice Thursday.*
2.	Jason Sanders MIA vs. CIN
3.	Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN
4.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. DAL
5.	Wil Lutz NO at ATL
6.	Stephen Gostkowski TEN vs. CLE
7.	Jason Myers SEA vs. NYG
8.	Daniel Carlson LV at NYJ
9.	Graham Gano NYG at SEA
10.	Rodrigo Blankenship IND at HOU
11.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. IND
12.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. WAS Note: (Hip) Listed as questionable after suffering the injury in practice Friday, sitting out Saturday.*
13.	Tyler Bass BUF at SF
14.	Cody Parkey CLE at TEN
15.	Mason Crosby GB vs. PHI
16.	*Nick Folk NE at LAC Note: Another week on the injured list, another game-winning kick.
17.	Brandon McManus DEN at KC Note: (Personal) Returned to practice Friday after being away from the team on Thursday.*
18.	Greg Zuerlein DAL at BAL
19.	Robbie Gould SF vs. BUF
20.	*Zane Gonzalez ARZ vs. LAR Note: Gonzalez had a costly miss from 45 yards out in the loss to the Pats, another late misfire.
21.	Michael Badgley LAC vs. NE
22.	Matt Prater DET at CHI
23.	Matt Gay LA at ARI
24.	Dan Bailey MIN vs. JAX
25.	Dustin Hopkins WAS at PIT
26.	Jake Elliott PHI at GB
27.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. DET
28.	Chase McLaughlin JAC at MIN
29.	Sergio Castillo NYJ vs. LV
30.	Randy Bullock CIN at MIA
31.	Aldrick Rosas at

Defenses

1.	Miami Dolphins vs. CIN
2.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. WAS
3.	New Orleans Saints at ATL
4.	Chicago Bears vs. DET
5.	*Los Angeles Rams at ARI Note: Jalen Ramsey is dealing with a 'hip thing' that limited his snaps on Sunday against the Niners.
6.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN
7.	Green Bay Packers vs. PHI
8.	Minnesota Vikings vs. JAX
9.	*Los Angeles Chargers vs. NE Note: Joey Bosa had a massive game against the Bills - eight tackles, three sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery.
10.	*Las Vegas Raiders at NYJ Note: Damon Arnette suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
11.	Baltimore Ravens vs. DAL Note: Brandon Williams (ankle) is off the COVID list but won't play Wednesday. Jimmy Smith (groin) is questionable. Chuck Clark (knee) is questionable. Calais Campbell (calf) is also questionable.*
12.	Seattle Seahawks vs. NYG Note: Carlos Dunlap suffered a foot injury in the win over the Eagles. Tre Flowers (hamstring) was placed on IR, joining Quinton Dunbar (knee).*
13.	Indianapolis Colts at HOU
14.	New England Patriots at LAC
15.	Arizona Cardinals vs. LAR
16.	Washington Football Team at PIT
17.	*New York Giants at SEA Note: LB Kyler Fackrell is on the IR with a lower-leg injury.
18.	San Francisco 49ers vs. BUF Note: The Niners lost two corners to the IR - Jamar Taylor tore his ACL and Ken Webster suffered a 'pretty severe hamstring injury'. Webster was mostly used on special teams, but losing Taylor will hurt. Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring) is uncertain for MNF.*
19.	Tennessee Titans vs. CLE Note: Jadeveon Clowney opted for season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.*
20.	Buffalo Bills at SF
21.	*Cleveland Browns at TEN Note: Myles Garrett was activated from the COVID-IR on Tuesday. Unfortunately they lost Ronnie Harrison to a shoulder injury, and he'll be out 4-6 weeks. Denzel Ward (calf) remains out.
22.	Dallas Cowboys at BAL Note: Donovan Wilson (groin) is questionable.*
23.	Philadelphia Eagles at GB
24.	Atlanta Falcons vs. NO
25.	*Houston Texans vs. IND Note: Bradley Roby has been suspended for the next six games after testing positive for a banned substance.
26.	Cincinnati Bengals at MIA
27.	*Denver Broncos at KC Note: CB Bryce Callahan (foot) will miss time - at least this week against the Chiefs, maybe more games.
28.	New York Jets vs. LV
29.	Detroit Lions at CHI
30.	Jacksonville Jaguars at MIN