Weekly Rankings: Week 16 Value Meter

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Updated on December 27, 2020 12:14PM EST

Sunday Update Complete

Friday Game - Vikings at Saints. Saturday Games - Bucs at Lions; Niners at Cardinals; Dolphins at Raiders.

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 subsequent week will first post on

Sunday Update Complete

Friday Game - Vikings at Saints. Saturday Games - Bucs at Lions; Niners at Cardinals; Dolphins at Raiders.

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. 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. ATL
2.	*Lamar Jackson BAL vs. NYG Note: Jackson is getting hot just at the right time, though it doesn't hurt to face the Jaguars.
3.	Josh Allen BUF at NE Note: Allen was on the injury report with knee and ankle issues, but was a full participant in Thursday's practice.*
4.	Kyler Murray ARZ vs. SF
5.	*Deshaun Watson HOU vs. CIN Note: Watson should have had three touchdown passes, at least, as Keke Coutee was going in for a game-tying touchdown when he fumbled.
6.	Aaron Rodgers GB vs. TEN
7.	Justin Herbert LAC vs. DEN
8.	*Ryan Tannehill TEN at GB Note: Tannehill's two rushing touchdowns against the Lions were huge last week. He has a potentially decent matchup against the Packers, though we'll see what the weather brings.
9.	*Jalen Hurts PHI at DAL Note: Unsurprisingly, Hurts has been named the starter for Week 16.
10.	*Russell Wilson SEA vs. LAR Note: Wilson was incredibly disappointing in the win over the Football Team, throwing for only 121 yards and a touchdown, though at least he ran for 52 yards. He draws a tough home matchup against the Rams this week.
11.	Tom Brady TB at DET
12.	*Jared Goff LA at SEA Note: 'Bad Goff' showed up at the wrong time, against a substandard Jets pass defense. In theory he has a good matchup against the Seahawks this week, but it's tough to rely upon him.
13.	*Drew Brees NO vs. MIN Note: Brees threw for three TDs in the loss to the Chiefs, but took awhile to get going and was playing catch-up most of the game.
14.	Matthew Stafford DET vs. TB Note: Stafford (rib cartilage) threw pretty well given the circumstances. Now that the Lions have officially been eliminated from the playoffs, will he/they be so aggressive in getting him back on the field this week? Stafford was limited at Wednesday's practice, and is officially listed as questionable, though he's expected to start. OFFICIALLY ACTIVE*
15.	*Tua Tagovailoa MIA at LV Note: Tua's passing performance was tough to watch Sunday, but he made up for that by running for two touchdowns.
16.	*Matt Ryan ATL at KC Note: Ryan did better than I thought he would without Julio Jones, throwing for 356 yards and three touchdowns. He stayed on brand though by struggling in the second half.
17.	Mitchell Trubisky CHI at JAX
18.	Kirk Cousins MIN at NO
19.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. IND Note: The Steelers' offensive woes continued and Ben was part of the problem, against the (checks notes ...) Bengals? Yuck. Was given a 'veteran's day off' from Wednesday's practice.*
20.	Andy Dalton DAL vs. PHI
21.	Philip Rivers IND at PIT Note: Rivers (toe) was rested at Wednesday's practice.*
22.	Baker Mayfield CLE at NYJ Note: Big downgrade for Mayfield after the Browns' COVID-IR outbreak.*
23.	C.J. Beathard SF at ARI Note: Beathard has been named the starter with Nick Mullens out. Jimmy Garoppolo has been designated to return from IR, but that's a week after it was suggested he wouldn't come back. The Niners don't really have a second healthy quarterback right now. The Niners signed Josh Rosen to be Beathard's backup, and Rosen could conceivably play in Week 17.*
24.	Derek Carr LV vs. MIA Note: Carr (groin) is unlikely to play this week, leaving the door open for Marcus Mariota to start. It looks like he might start after all - Carr had a limited practice Tuesday and a full practice both Wednesday and Thursday.*
25.	Drew Lock DEN at LAC
26.	Teddy Bridgewater CAR at WAS
27.	Daniel Jones NYG at BAL Note: Jones (ankle/hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's practice, and then limited again Thursday, though apparently ahead of schedule from last week. Ian Rapoport states that Jones is expected to start.*
28.	Sam Darnold NYJ vs. CLE
29.	Cam Newton NE vs. BUF Note: Coach Bill Belichick is open to the idea of playing Jarrett Stidham over Newton now that the Pats have been eliminated from the playoffs. Newton remains on target to start, but the Pats might find situations to use Stidham.*
30.	Dwayne Haskins WAS vs. CAR Note: Haskins is facing potential NFL discipline for going to a strip club and not wearing a mask. The Football Team is hoping to have Alex Smith as the QB anyhow. Haskins took the first-team snaps at Wednesday's practice, while Smith was only limited on the side. Adam Schefter is now reporting that it's more likely that Haskins will report.*
31.	Mike Glennon JAC vs. CHI Note: Named the starter against the Bears.*
32.	Brandon Allen CIN at HOU Note: Allen (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice. Allen had a full practice Thursday, and it's perhaps more likely than not that he'll start ahead of Finley.*
33.	Alex Smith WAS vs. CAR Note: The Football Team is hoping that Smith (calf) will be available to start. Smith only had limited work on the side on Wednesday, then was limited again Thursday. Coach Ron Rivera may take his starting QB decision all the way to Sunday. Smith took more first-team reps Friday, but a starting decision still hasn't been made. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it's more likely that Smith will start.*
34.	Taysom Hill NO vs. MIN
35.	Ryan Finley CIN at HOU Note: Finley didn't accomplish much in the air, but he was tough, didn't turn the ball over, and ran for 47 yards and a touchdown. It looks as if Brandon Allen might start after a full practice on Thursday.*
36.	Gardner Minshew JAC vs. CHI Note: Minshew is not a lock to start this week - he and Mike Glennon will share first-team reps in practice.*
37.	Colt McCoy NYG at BAL Note: McCoy was about as mediocre as it gets against the Browns (19-31-221-0), didn't turn the ball over but didn't lead the Giants to any touchdown drives. Jones is expected to start - according to Ian Rapoport.*
38.	Marcus Mariota LV vs. MIA Note: It looks as if Carr will start after all.*
39.	*Nick Mullens SF at ARI Note: Mullens suffered an elbow injury late in the loss to the Cowboys, resulting in C.J. Beathard throwing a Hail Mary touchdown pass on the final drive. UCL damage was found in the elbow, and he'll likely need surgery.

Running Backs

1.	Derrick Henry TEN at GB
2.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIN
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN at NO
4.	David Montgomery CHI at JAX
5.	Aaron Jones GB vs. TEN Note: Jones (toe) has been limited Wednesday and Thursday, but despite his limitations he's 'ready to go.' Jones has been cleared from the injury list.*
6.	Nick Chubb CLE at NYJ
7.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. DEN
8.	Miles Sanders PHI at DAL
9.	Chris Carson SEA vs. LAR Note: Carson (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday.*
10.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. MIA
11.	Jonathan Taylor IND at PIT
12.	J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. NYG
13.	David Johnson HOU vs. CIN Note: With Duke Johnson and C.J. Prosise both out, David Johnson caught a whopping 11 passes for 106 yards in the loss to the Colts. Prosise could be back this week, which could scale back Johnson's involvement in the passing game. Prosise is back, but Duke Johnson (neck) is still out.*
14.	Melvin Gordon DEN at LAC Note: Gordon should have a heavy workload with Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) out and Royce Freeman (hip) questionable.*
15.	*Leonard Fournette TB at DET Note: Fournette looks to be line for another chance to back into the end zone again this week with Ronald Jones unlikely to play.
16.	*Jeff Wilson SF at ARI Note: Raheem Mostert will miss the rest of the season, but Wilson suffered an ankle injury of his own in the loss to the Cowboys. But he was cleared from the injury list on Tuesday.
17.	Kareem Hunt CLE at NYJ Note: I expect Hunt to get a lot more targets with the Browns' top receivers out.*
18.	J.D. McKissic WAS vs. CAR Note: Gibson is a game-time decision, but I would still treat McKissic as the primary back this week. Gibson looks as if he'll play, so I've moved McKissic a little down.*
19.	*Le'Veon Bell KC vs. ATL Note: There's a bigger role forthcoming for Bell with CEH out. He and Darrell Williams will split the work.
20.	Wayne Gallman NYG at BAL
21.	Mike Davis CAR at WAS
22.	Kenyan Drake ARZ vs. SF
23.	Giovani Bernard CIN at HOU
24.	D'Andre Swift DET vs. TB
25.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. PHI Note: Elliott (calf) 'has a chance' to return after missing last week's game. Elliott has been limited in practices so far this week, but said that he is way better than last week. The Cowboys took Friday off, so we only have Wednesday and Thursday's limited practices to base our decision on.*
26.	Zack Moss BUF at NE
27.	Tony Pollard DAL vs. PHI Note: Ezekiel Elliott has been participating in limited practices, and has been optimistic that he'll play this week, so I'm moving Pollard down for now. Given how late the Cowboys scratched Elliott last week, you'll probably have to wait to make the call, but they play at 4:25 ET this week. It sure looks as if Elliott plays, but Pollard will probably have a bigger role than he usually does.*
28.	*Darrell Henderson LA at SEA Note: Brown and Henderson will get more work this week with Cam Akers (ankle) out.
29.	*Sony Michel NE vs. BUF Note: Michel went 10-for-74 with Damien Harris out.
30.	*Salvon Ahmed MIA at LV Note: Ahmed had a massive game with Myles Gaskin still out, going 23-122-1 on the ground. Gaskin was activated from the COVID-IR list Wednesday, but he might not be able to unseat Ahmed, and it's also possible that a timeshare will happen. I'd rank Ahmed over Gaskin barring a clear declaration.
31.	*Benny Snell PIT vs. IND Note: Snell was the main guy Monday night with Conner out, and even if Conner returns, Snell will probably hold on to a bigger role.
32.	Devin Singletary BUF at NE
33.	Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. SF Note: Edmonds (ankle/knee) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice. Listed as questionable - he missed practice on Wednesday and then had a limited practice Thursday. The Cardinals play on Saturday afternoon, so Edmonds has one less day to recover.*
34.	Nyheim Hines IND at PIT
35.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. NYG
36.	*Ito Smith ATL at KC Note: Smith has officially passed Todd Gurley as the Falcons' lead runner.
37.	Myles Gaskin MIA at LV Note: Gaskin has been activated from the COVID-IR.*
38.	*Ty Johnson NYJ vs. CLE Note: Good involvement in the passing game in the win over the Rams, catching all six of his targets for 39 yards.
39.	Latavius Murray NO vs. MIN
40.	Antonio Gibson WAS vs. CAR Note: Gibson (toe) has been limited in practice so far this week - he's 'making progress' but there's still no telling whether he'll be able to play this week. Truly a game-time decision. If he's active, I'll be pretty cautious still - putting him around 40. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he's likely to play.*
41.	Devine Ozigbo JAC vs. CHI Note: Ozigbo will share the RB reps with Dare Ogunbowale with James Robinson (ankle) out.*
42.	Tevin Coleman SF at ARI
43.	Adrian Peterson DET vs. TB
44.	Carlos Hyde SEA vs. LAR
45.	James Conner PIT vs. IND Note: Conner (quadriceps) could return this week, but even if he does, it might not be as a lead back. Conner had a full practice Wednesday.*
46.	*Malcolm Brown LA at SEA Note: Brown and Henderson will get more work this week with Cam Akers (ankle) out.
47.	Peyton Barber WAS vs. CAR
48.	*Frank Gore NYJ vs. CLE Note: Had a very Frank Gore-like game against the Rams - 23 carries for 59 yards.
49.	Dare Ogunbowale JAC vs. CHI
50.	James White NE vs. BUF
51.	Jerick McKinnon SF at ARI
52.	Darrynton Evans TEN at GB
53.	LeSean McCoy TB at DET
54.	*Todd Gurley ATL at KC Note: Gurley has officially been bypassed by Ito Smith as the Falcons' top running back.
55.	*Darrel Williams KC vs. ATL Note: Williams had three carries last week, but with a week to prep without CEH, his role might increase.
56.	Rodney Smith CAR at WAS
57.	Devontae Booker LV vs. MIA
58.	Samaje Perine CIN at HOU
59.	Kerryon Johnson DET vs. TB
60.	Alfred Morris NYG at BAL
61.	Patrick Laird MIA at LV
62.	Kalen Ballage LAC vs. DEN
63.	C.J. Prosise HOU vs. CIN Note: Prosise (ankle) had a full practice Thursday. Cleared from the injury list. Meanwhile, Duke Johnson once again is out.*
64.	Rashaad Penny SEA vs. LAR
65.	Buddy Howell HOU vs. CIN
66.	Josh Adams NYJ vs. CLE
67.	*Jaylen Samuels PIT vs. IND Note: After getting more usage in Week 14, Samuels had one carry and one target in the loss to the Bengals.
68.	Boston Scott PHI at DAL
69.	Jalen Richard LV vs. MIA
70.	Brian Hill ATL at KC
71.	Jordan Wilkins IND at PIT
72.	Royce Freeman DEN at LAC Note: Freeman (hip) was listed as limited Thursday. Listed as questionable.*
73.	Dion Lewis NYG at BAL
74.	Duke Johnson HOU vs. CIN Note: Johnson (neck) didn't practice Wednesday. Ruled out again this week.*
75.	Phillip Lindsay DEN at LAC Note: Lindsay (hip/knee) did not practice Thursday, but the Broncos are off on Friday and not practicing again until Saturday. They hope that 'maybe' he will be able to practice then. Lindsay has been ruled out.*
76.	Damien Harris NE vs. BUF Note: Harris (ankle) was limited at practice on Thursday. Another limited practice Friday.*
77.	Christian McCaffrey CAR at WAS Note: Coach Matt Rhule is hopeful that McCaffrey (thigh) can return to practice Wednesday. McCaffrey did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Matt Rhule called him doubtful to play.*
78.	Jamaal Williams GB vs. TEN Note: Williams (thigh) did not practice Tuesday. Williams has continued to be absent from practices. Listed as doubtful.*
79.	Ronald Jones TB at DET Note: Jones (COVID/Finger) is unlikely to return this week. Confirmed out this week.*
80.	James Robinson JAC vs. CHI Note: Robinson was forced out late from Sunday's loss with an ankle injury - the severity at this point is uncertain. Robinson has sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he said he wants to and expects to play Sunday. Missed practice again on Friday - have to think he'll be on a snap count if he plays at all. Officially ruled out on Saturday.*
81.	Alexander Mattison MIN at NO Note: Mattison suffered a concussion in the loss to the Bears and probably won't be ready by Friday. Mattison has been ruled out this week.*
82.	*Cam Akers LA at SEA Note: Akers suffered a high ankle sprain in the loss to the Jets and will miss this week's game.
83.	*Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. ATL Note: Edwards-Helaire suffered a high-ankle sprain and is out until the playoffs.
84.	*Raheem Mostert SF at ARI Note: Mostert suffered another high-ankle sprain and his seasons is likely done.

Wide Receivers

1.	Davante Adams GB vs. TEN
2.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. ATL Note: Hill was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but is expected to play. Hill had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, though that listing is thought to be precautionary, according to ESPN.com's Adam Teicher.*
3.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. SF
4.	Adam Thielen MIN at NO
5.	Mike Evans TB at DET
6.	Stefon Diggs BUF at NE Note: Diggs hurt his foot really late in the win over the Broncos and is being monitored this week. Diggs (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, and with the Bills playing Monday night, that should probably be good enough for him to play.*
7.	Calvin Ridley ATL at KC
8.	A.J. Brown TEN at GB Note: Brown (ankle) is following his usual practice schedule for the week, sitting out Thursday's practice. Full practice Friday, should be good to go.*
9.	Justin Jefferson MIN at NO
10.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at ARI
11.	Marvin Jones DET vs. TB
12.	*DK Metcalf SEA vs. LAR Note: Metcalf briefly had his hamstring checked out before returning. He draws the Rams and Jalen Ramsey again this week, which didn't work out well last time they met.
13.	Cooper Kupp LA at SEA
14.	Robert Woods LA at SEA
15.	Allen Robinson CHI at JAX Note: Robinson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, but had a full practice on Wednesday. Robinson could be a game-time decision Sunday - the Bears listed him as limited on Friday. Adam Schefter said that Robinson is likely to play.*
16.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. IND
17.	Chris Godwin TB at DET
18.	Corey Davis TEN at GB
19.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. PHI
20.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. CIN
21.	T.Y. Hilton IND at PIT
22.	DJ Moore CAR at WAS
23.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. IND
24.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. MIN
25.	Antonio Brown TB at DET
26.	Cole Beasley BUF at NE
27.	DJ Chark JAC vs. CHI
28.	Tim Patrick DEN at LAC
29.	Keke Coutee HOU vs. CIN Note: Lost a critical fumble against the Colts late - but unlike last time, he won't get benched! (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday.*
30.	Robby Anderson CAR at WAS
31.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LAR
32.	Allen Lazard GB vs. TEN Note: Lazard (core/wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The Packers haven't expressed any concern about him missing Sunday's game.*
33.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. IND
34.	Lynn Bowden MIA at LV
35.	CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. PHI
36.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. CLE Note: Crowder (calf/thigh) had a full practice Thursday.*
37.	Kendrick Bourne SF at ARI
38.	Russell Gage ATL at KC
39.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. NYG Note: Brown (knee) had a full practice Friday, but is listed as questionable. Brown is 'likely a go,' but he could draw James Bradberry today.*
40.	Chad Hansen HOU vs. CIN
41.	Tee Higgins CIN at HOU
42.	Jalen Reagor PHI at DAL Note: Reagor had eight targets Sunday before leaving with an ankle injury. He's on the cusp of a breakout game, but will that occur in 2020 or 2021? Reagor has had limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Reagor was cleared from the injury list.*
43.	Tyron Johnson LAC vs. DEN
44.	Curtis Samuel CAR at WAS
45.	Breshad Perriman NYJ vs. CLE
46.	Nelson Agholor LV vs. MIA
47.	Marvin Hall CLE at NYJ Note: Hall is the last man standing for the Browns at wide receiver, after Landry/Higgins/Peoples-Jones/Hodge were placed on the COVID-IR.*
48.	Sammy Watkins KC vs. ATL
49.	A.J. Green CIN at HOU
50.	Gabriel Davis BUF at NE
51.	Zach Pascal IND at PIT
52.	Jakobi Meyers NE vs. BUF
53.	Sterling Shepard NYG at BAL
54.	Michael Gallup DAL vs. PHI Note: Gallup left last week's win over the Niners with a strained hip but still could play this week. Gallup was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.*
55.	Michael Pittman IND at PIT
56.	Laviska Shenault JAC vs. CHI
57.	Greg Ward PHI at DAL
58.	Willie Snead BAL vs. NYG
59.	Hunter Renfrow LV vs. MIA Note: (Concussion) Limited practice Tuesday. Renfrow had full practices Wednesday and Thursday and was cleared from the injury list.*
60.	Christian Kirk ARZ vs. SF
61.	Mike Williams LAC vs. DEN
62.	Keelan Cole JAC vs. CHI
63.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at LAC
64.	Denzel Mims NYJ vs. CLE Note: Mims (foot) had a full practice Thursday.*
65.	KJ Hamler DEN at LAC
66.	Darius Slayton NYG at BAL
67.	Richie James SF at ARI Note: James (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through. James was cleared from the injury list on Thursday.*
68.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. TEN
69.	Anthony Miller CHI at JAX
70.	James Washington PIT vs. IND
71.	Henry Ruggs LV vs. MIA Note: (COVID-IR) Could return to the team's facility by the end of the week but Ruggs's status for the game is uncertain. Ruggs was activated from the injured list on Thursday, and it's possible he could play on Saturday night.*
72.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at DAL
73.	Mack Hollins MIA at LV
74.	Josh Reynolds LA at SEA
75.	Damiere Byrd NE vs. BUF
76.	Demarcus Robinson KC vs. ATL
77.	Cam Sims WAS vs. CAR
78.	DeSean Jackson PHI at DAL Note: Jackson (ankle) was activated from IR this week and will play.*
79.	John Brown BUF at NE
80.	Darnell Mooney CHI at JAX
81.	Ja'Marcus Bradley CLE at NYJ Note: Bradley and Willies were added from the Browns' practice squad after their WR COVID-IR flurry.*
82.	Derrick Willies CLE at NYJ Note: Bradley and Willies were added from the Browns' practice squad after their WR COVID-IR flurry.*
83.	Travis Fulgham PHI at DAL
84.	Mecole Hardman KC vs. ATL
85.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. DEN Note: Will the extra time between games be enough for Allen, who was held to one catch on Thursday night? Allen might be a game-time decision on Sunday. Allen was listed as limited in Friday's estimated practice report and is questionable. Adam Schefter reported overnight that the lean is for Allen to not play, whereas Ian Rapoport said that it would be a true game-time decision. I'm inclined to treat Allen as if he's not playing.*
86.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. SF Note: Fitzgerald (groin) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice report. Fitzgerald had a limited practice Thursday, and will be questionable for Saturday's game.*
87.	Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CAR Note: McLaurin (ankle) missed practices on both Wednesday and Thursday. Didn't practice all week and is listed as doubtful.*
88.	*DeVante Parker MIA at LV Note: (Hamstring) Limited to start the week.
89.	Jakeem Grant MIA at LV Note: (Hamstring) Limited to start the week. Grant is listed as questionable, as is DeVante Parker and Mike Gesicki. It might come down to a game-time decision on Saturday.*
90.	Jarvis Landry CLE at NYJ Note: Landry, Higgins, Peoples-Jones and Hodge were all placed on the COVID-IR list on Saturday.*
91.	Rashard Higgins CLE at NYJ Note: Landry, Higgins, Peoples-Jones and Hodge were all placed on the COVID-IR list on Saturday.*
92.	Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE at NYJ Note: Landry, Higgins, Peoples-Jones and Hodge were all placed on the COVID-IR list on Saturday.*
93.	Julio Jones ATL at KC Note: The Falcons are hopeful that a PRP injection will help Jones (hamstring) return this season. Jones has been held out of practice so far again this week. Officially ruled out again.*
94.	Tyler Boyd CIN at HOU Note: Left Monday night's win with a concussion. Boyd (concussion) has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Boyd has been ruled out for Sunday.*
95.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. MIN Note: Smith (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Not only has Smith been ruled out for Friday, but he's been ruled out next week.*
96.	Kenny Golladay DET vs. TB Note: (Hip) Did not practice Tuesday. Officially ruled out again.*

Tight Ends

1.	Travis Kelce KC vs. ATL
2.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. NYG
3.	Darren Waller LV vs. MIA
4.	Robert Tonyan GB vs. TEN
5.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. TB
6.	George Kittle SF at ARI Note: Kittle (ankle) has a chance to play this week - if he practices, chances are he'll play on Saturday. The Niners confirmed that Kittle is expected to play. I'm still listing him sixth - I think that there might be some limitations in his first game back.*
7.	Noah Fant DEN at LAC
8.	Dallas Goedert PHI at DAL
9.	Rob Gronkowski TB at DET
10.	Austin Hooper CLE at NYJ Note: Modest upgrade following the Browns COVID-IR moves to the WR corps.*
11.	*Logan Thomas WAS vs. CAR Note: Thomas had a whopping line with the Football Team playing catch-up the entire game - 13-15-101.
12.	Evan Engram NYG at BAL Note: Engram (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.*
13.	Dawson Knox BUF at NE
14.	Jordan Reed SF at ARI
15.	Zach Ertz PHI at DAL
16.	Tyler Higbee LA at SEA
17.	*Irv Smith MIN at NO Note: Smith had a bad drop in the end zone in the loss to the Bears.
18.	Jared Cook NO vs. MIN
19.	Mike Gesicki MIA at LV Note: Gesicki (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice. Gesicki had back-to-back limited practices and is listed as questionable for Saturday night. Officially active for Saturday night.*
20.	Eric Ebron PIT vs. IND Note: Ebron (back) left after a hard hit, though he apparently didn't suffer any major damage. His status will be evaluated more later this week. Ebron was a full participant in Thursday's practice.*
21.	Hayden Hurst ATL at KC
22.	Jimmy Graham CHI at JAX
23.	Dalton Schultz DAL vs. PHI
24.	Cole Kmet CHI at JAX
25.	Gerald Everett LA at SEA
26.	Anthony Firkser TEN at GB
27.	Trey Burton IND at PIT
28.	Adam Shaheen MIA at LV Note: Mike Gesicki is active for Saturday night.*
29.	*Dan Arnold ARZ vs. SF Note: Arnold (back) is listed as questionable - he was limited Thursday after not being on the injury report Tuesday and Wednesday. The other two tight ends on the active roster - Darrell Daniels and Maxx Williams - are also questionable.
30.	Jonnu Smith TEN at GB Note: Smith (knee) didn't practice Thursday.*
31.	David Njoku CLE at NYJ Note: Modest upgrade following the Browns COVID-IR moves to the WR corps.*
32.	Tyler Eifert JAC vs. CHI
33.	Donald Parham LAC vs. DEN
34.	Jordan Akins HOU vs. CIN
35.	Durham Smythe MIA at LV
36.	Jack Doyle IND at PIT Note: Doyle missed practice Thursday with a quadriceps injury.*
37.	Drew Sample CIN at HOU
38.	Jacob Hollister SEA vs. LAR
39.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at PIT
40.	Chris Herndon NYJ vs. CLE
41.	Adam Trautman NO vs. MIN
42.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at NO Note: Rudolph (foot) didn't practice Tuesday - this could be a third missed game in a row. Rudolph will miss a third consecutive game on Friday.*
43.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. DEN Note: Henry was added to the COVID-19 list and will be replaced by Donald Parham this week.*

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Derrick Henry TEN at GB
2.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIN
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN at NO
4.	Nick Chubb CLE at NYJ
5.	Davante Adams GB vs. TEN
6.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. ATL Note: Hill was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but is expected to play. Hill had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, though that listing is thought to be precautionary, according to ESPN.com's Adam Teicher.*
7.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. SF
8.	Travis Kelce KC vs. ATL
9.	Adam Thielen MIN at NO
10.	Mike Evans TB at DET
11.	Stefon Diggs BUF at NE Note: Diggs hurt his foot really late in the win over the Broncos and is being monitored this week. Diggs (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, and with the Bills playing Monday night, that should probably be good enough for him to play.*
12.	Calvin Ridley ATL at KC
13.	A.J. Brown TEN at GB Note: Brown (ankle) is following his usual practice schedule for the week, sitting out Thursday's practice. Full practice Friday, should be good to go.*
14.	Justin Jefferson MIN at NO
15.	David Montgomery CHI at JAX
16.	Aaron Jones GB vs. TEN Note: Jones (toe) has been limited Wednesday and Thursday, but despite his limitations he's 'ready to go.' Jones has been cleared from the injury list.*
17.	Allen Robinson CHI at JAX Note: Robinson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, but had a full practice on Wednesday. Robinson could be a game-time decision Sunday - the Bears listed him as limited on Friday. Adam Schefter said that Robinson is likely to play.*
18.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at ARI
19.	Marvin Jones DET vs. TB
20.	Chris Carson SEA vs. LAR Note: Carson (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday.*
21.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. MIA
22.	*DK Metcalf SEA vs. LAR Note: Metcalf briefly had his hamstring checked out before returning. He draws the Rams and Jalen Ramsey again this week, which didn't work out well last time they met.
23.	Cooper Kupp LA at SEA
24.	David Johnson HOU vs. CIN Note: With Duke Johnson and C.J. Prosise both out, David Johnson caught a whopping 11 passes for 106 yards in the loss to the Colts. Prosise could be back this week, which could scale back Johnson's involvement in the passing game. Prosise is back, but Duke Johnson (neck) is still out.*
25.	Jonathan Taylor IND at PIT
26.	Robert Woods LA at SEA
27.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. IND
28.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. DEN
29.	Miles Sanders PHI at DAL
30.	Chris Godwin TB at DET
31.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. NYG
32.	Darren Waller LV vs. MIA
33.	J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. NYG
34.	Melvin Gordon DEN at LAC Note: Gordon should have a heavy workload with Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) out and Royce Freeman (hip) questionable.*
35.	Corey Davis TEN at GB
36.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. PHI
37.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. CIN
38.	*Leonard Fournette TB at DET Note: Fournette looks to be line for another chance to back into the end zone again this week with Ronald Jones unlikely to play.
39.	*Jeff Wilson SF at ARI Note: Raheem Mostert will miss the rest of the season, but Wilson suffered an ankle injury of his own in the loss to the Cowboys. But he was cleared from the injury list on Tuesday.
40.	Kareem Hunt CLE at NYJ Note: I expect Hunt to get a lot more targets with the Browns' top receivers out.*
41.	J.D. McKissic WAS vs. CAR Note: Gibson is a game-time decision, but I would still treat McKissic as the primary back this week. Gibson looks as if he'll play, so I've moved McKissic a little down.*
42.	*Le'Veon Bell KC vs. ATL Note: There's a bigger role forthcoming for Bell with CEH out. He and Darrell Williams will split the work.
43.	Wayne Gallman NYG at BAL
44.	Robert Tonyan GB vs. TEN
45.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. TB
46.	George Kittle SF at ARI Note: Kittle (ankle) has a chance to play this week - if he practices, chances are he'll play on Saturday. The Niners confirmed that Kittle is expected to play. I'm still listing him sixth - I think that there might be some limitations in his first game back.*
47.	T.Y. Hilton IND at PIT
48.	DJ Moore CAR at WAS
49.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. IND
50.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. MIN
51.	Antonio Brown TB at DET
52.	Cole Beasley BUF at NE
53.	DJ Chark JAC vs. CHI
54.	Mike Davis CAR at WAS
55.	Kenyan Drake ARZ vs. SF
56.	Giovani Bernard CIN at HOU
57.	D'Andre Swift DET vs. TB
58.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. PHI Note: Elliott (calf) 'has a chance' to return after missing last week's game. Elliott has been limited in practices so far this week, but said that he is way better than last week. The Cowboys took Friday off, so we only have Wednesday and Thursday's limited practices to base our decision on.*
59.	Zack Moss BUF at NE
60.	Tim Patrick DEN at LAC
61.	Keke Coutee HOU vs. CIN Note: Lost a critical fumble against the Colts late - but unlike last time, he won't get benched! (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday.*
62.	Noah Fant DEN at LAC
63.	*Darrell Henderson LA at SEA Note: Brown and Henderson will get more work this week with Cam Akers (ankle) out.
64.	*Sony Michel NE vs. BUF Note: Michel went 10-for-74 with Damien Harris out.
65.	*Salvon Ahmed MIA at LV Note: Ahmed had a massive game with Myles Gaskin still out, going 23-122-1 on the ground. Gaskin was activated from the COVID-IR list Wednesday, but he might not be able to unseat Ahmed, and it's also possible that a timeshare will happen. I'd rank Ahmed over Gaskin barring a clear declaration.
66.	Tony Pollard DAL vs. PHI Note: Ezekiel Elliott has been participating in limited practices, and has been optimistic that he'll play this week, so I'm moving Pollard down for now. Given how late the Cowboys scratched Elliott last week, you'll probably have to wait to make the call, but they play at 4:25 ET this week. It sure looks as if Elliott plays, but Pollard will probably have a bigger role than he usually does.*
67.	*Benny Snell PIT vs. IND Note: Snell was the main guy Monday night with Conner out, and even if Conner returns, Snell will probably hold on to a bigger role.
68.	Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. SF Note: Edmonds (ankle/knee) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice. Listed as questionable - he missed practice on Wednesday and then had a limited practice Thursday. The Cardinals play on Saturday afternoon, so Edmonds has one less day to recover.*
69.	Devin Singletary BUF at NE
70.	Robby Anderson CAR at WAS
71.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LAR
72.	Allen Lazard GB vs. TEN Note: Lazard (core/wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The Packers haven't expressed any concern about him missing Sunday's game.*
73.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. IND
74.	Nyheim Hines IND at PIT
75.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. NYG
76.	*Ito Smith ATL at KC Note: Smith has officially passed Todd Gurley as the Falcons' lead runner.
77.	Myles Gaskin MIA at LV Note: Gaskin has been activated from the COVID-IR.*
78.	*Ty Johnson NYJ vs. CLE Note: Good involvement in the passing game in the win over the Rams, catching all six of his targets for 39 yards.
79.	Lynn Bowden MIA at LV
80.	CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. PHI
81.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. CLE Note: Crowder (calf/thigh) had a full practice Thursday.*
82.	James Conner PIT vs. IND Note: Conner (quadriceps) could return this week, but even if he does, it might not be as a lead back. Conner had a full practice Wednesday.*
83.	Devine Ozigbo JAC vs. CHI Note: Ozigbo will share the RB reps with Dare Ogunbowale with James Robinson (ankle) out.*
84.	Austin Hooper CLE at NYJ Note: Modest upgrade following the Browns COVID-IR moves to the WR corps.*
85.	Antonio Gibson WAS vs. CAR Note: Gibson (toe) has been limited in practice so far this week - he's 'making progress' but there's still no telling whether he'll be able to play this week. Truly a game-time decision. If he's active, I'll be pretty cautious still - putting him around 40. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he's likely to play.*
86.	Jalen Reagor PHI at DAL Note: Reagor had eight targets Sunday before leaving with an ankle injury. He's on the cusp of a breakout game, but will that occur in 2020 or 2021? Reagor has had limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Reagor was cleared from the injury list.*
87.	Marvin Hall CLE at NYJ Note: Hall is the last man standing for the Browns at wide receiver, after Landry/Higgins/Peoples-Jones/Hodge were placed on the COVID-IR.*

Kickers

1.	Younghoe Koo ATL at KC
2.	Harrison Butker KC vs. ATL
3.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. NYG
4.	Jason Sanders MIA at LV
5.	Tyler Bass BUF at NE
6.	Mason Crosby GB vs. TEN
7.	Cairo Santos CHI at JAX
8.	Stephen Gostkowski TEN at GB
9.	Nick Folk NE vs. BUF
10.	Wil Lutz NO vs. MIN
11.	Rodrigo Blankenship IND at PIT
12.	Matt Gay LA at SEA
13.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. CIN
14.	Daniel Carlson LV vs. MIA
15.	Jason Myers SEA vs. LAR
16.	Ryan Succop TB at DET
17.	Robbie Gould SF at ARI
18.	Greg Zuerlein DAL vs. PHI
19.	Joey Slye CAR at WAS
20.	Dan Bailey MIN at NO
21.	Brandon McManus DEN at LAC
22.	Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. CAR
23.	Cody Parkey CLE at NYJ
24.	Matt Prater DET vs. TB
25.	Michael Badgley LAC vs. DEN
26.	*Mike Nugent ARZ vs. SF Note: Nugent once again reverted back to the practice squad, but he'll likely be back again this week with Zane Gonzalez (back) out.
27.	Matthew Wright PIT vs. IND Note: Wright will replace Chris Boswell (groin) this week.*
28.	Graham Gano NYG at BAL
29.	Aldrick Rosas JAC vs. CHI
30.	*Jake Elliott PHI at DAL Note: Elliott seemingly misses more chances to kick extra points than other kickers, this time an injury to his holder cost him a shot.
31.	Austin Seibert CIN at HOU
32.	Sam Ficken NYJ vs. CLE
33.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. IND Note: Out with a groin injury.*

Defenses

1.	Baltimore Ravens vs. NYG
2.	*Cleveland Browns at NYJ Note: Even though the 'anti-Jets' play hasn't worked as much lately, it's still a good play this week.
3.	Chicago Bears at JAX
4.	Buffalo Bills at NE
5.	Houston Texans vs. CIN
6.	*Arizona Cardinals vs. SF Note: The Niners' quarterback situation is a big mess.
7.	Los Angeles Rams at SEA
8.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. IND
9.	Miami Dolphins at LV
10.	Indianapolis Colts at PIT
11.	Washington Football Team vs. CAR
12.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at DET
13.	New Orleans Saints vs. MIN
14.	Seattle Seahawks vs. LAR
15.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. ATL
16.	*Carolina Panthers at WAS Note: The Panthers actually played admirably against the Packers after the first 20 minutes of the game.
17.	Philadelphia Eagles at DAL
18.	San Francisco 49ers at ARI
19.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. DEN
20.	Dallas Cowboys vs. PHI
21.	Minnesota Vikings at NO
22.	Green Bay Packers vs. TEN
23.	New York Giants at BAL
24.	Tennessee Titans at GB
25.	New England Patriots vs. BUF
26.	Atlanta Falcons at KC
27.	New York Jets vs. CLE
28.	Denver Broncos at LAC
29.	Las Vegas Raiders vs. MIA
30.	*Cincinnati Bengals at HOU Note: Good matchup for J.J. Watt - whether it's Finley or Allen, sack opportunities should be abundant.
31.	Detroit Lions vs. TB
32.	Jacksonville Jaguars vs. CHI