This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday update complete
Week 17 Notes: No Thursday or Saturday games.
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 Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates
Sunday update complete
Week 17 Notes: No Thursday or Saturday games.
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 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. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. CLE Note: Rodgers (toe) was cleared from the injury list for Saturday's game. |
| 2. | Justin Herbert LAC at HOU |
| 3. | *Josh Allen BUF at NE Note: ***Allen had a full week of practice this week.*** |
| 4. | Kyler Murray ARZ vs. IND |
| 5. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. BAL |
| 6. | Matthew Stafford LA at MIN |
| 7. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NYG Note: Hurts (ankle) was limited at Thursday's walk-through, but after Tuesday's performance, I'm confident enough in his health. ***No injury designation this week, despite limited practices leading up to Friday, when he had a full practice.*** |
| 8. | *Patrick Mahomes KC vs. PIT Note: Mahomes could be without Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill due to the COVID-IR. |
| 9. | *Tom Brady TB at CAR Note: Brady is likely going to be without Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette, while Chris Godwin is out for the season. Antonio Brown could return this week, however. |
| 10. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at TEN |
| 11. | Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. SF |
| 12. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. WAS |
| 13. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. CHI |
| 14. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at KC Note: Roethlisberger (pectoral/right shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NO Note: Tagovailoa committed more errors than usual in the win over the Jets, but also led the Dolphins to the comeback win. |
| 16. | *Kirk Cousins MIN vs. LAR Note: Cousins was limited at Wednesday's walk-through with a rib injury. Backup Sean Mannion went on the COVID-IR on Sunday, so Kellen Mond will be Cousins' backup. |
| 17. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. DET |
| 18. | Davis Mills HOU vs. LAC |
| 19. | Derek Carr LV vs. DEN |
| 20. | Mac Jones NE vs. BUF |
| 21. | Carson Wentz IND at ARI |
| 22. | *Josh Johnson BAL at CIN Note: ***Tyler Huntley tested positive for COVID-19 on Christmas morning, meaning that Johnson will start on Sunday. Kenji Bahar will be the backup.*** |
| 23. | *Baker Mayfield CLE at GB Note: Mayfield's COVID quarantine expires on Friday, making it likely that he will be able to return, assuming he also gets a negative test. But he also hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Mayfield has cleared COVID protocols and will start Saturday against the Packers.*** |
| 24. | *Nick Foles CHI at SEA Note: ***Foles will start in place of Justin Fields (ankle) and Andy Dalton (hand/groin) both likely out. Ryan Willis has been elevated to the active roster to likely be the backup.*** |
| 25. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. TB Note: Newton might give ground to Sam Darnold this week, as Darnold has been cleared for contact in practice. Newton will start and get the bulk of the playing time, but Darnold will get snaps, according to coach Matt Rhule. But given how these things go, the door is open for an early hook if things go poorly. ***Might only play a few series, according to Ian Rapoport.*** |
| 26. | Trevor Lawrence JAC at NYJ |
| 27. | *Taylor Heinicke WAS at DAL Note: Neither Heinicke nor Kyle Allen was cleared from the COVID-IR in time for Tuesday's game. Heinicke has been activated from the COVID-IR. |
| 28. | *Drew Lock DEN at LV Note: Lock is likely to start this week in place of the concussed Teddy Bridgewater. Locked in as the starter. |
| 29. | Zach Wilson NYJ vs. JAX |
| 30. | *Ian Book NO vs. MIA Note: Book will likely start Monday night against the Dolphins, with both Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian on the COVID-IR. ***Blake Bortles has signed to be the backup.*** |
| 31. | *Jake Fromm NYG at PHI Note: Fromm replaced Mike Glennon late in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys and might start this week. ***Fromm will get the start this week over Glennon.*** |
| 32. | *Sam Darnold CAR vs. TB Note: Darnold (shoulder) has been cleared to take contact reps and is going to be evaluated in practice this week, with the possibility that he plays. Newton will start, but Darnold will get snaps. ***Darnold could enter after a few series for Cam Newton, and might start the last two games of the season.*** |
| 33. | *Tim Boyle DET at ATL Note: It's possible that Boyle could start this week if Jared Goff is unable to return from the COVID-IR in time. It's possible that David Blough instead of Tim Boyle would start if Jared Goff is forced to sit out. ***Getting the start with Jared Goff out.*** |
| 34. | *Mike Glennon NYG at PHI Note: Glennon was benched in favor of Jake Fromm last week and is not guaranteed to start this week. ***Glennon will be the backup behind Jake Fromm.*** |
| 35. | Gardner Minshew PHI vs. NYG |
| 36. | *Kyle Allen WAS at DAL Note: Not cleared from the COVID-IR in time for Tuesday's game. ***Cleared to be the backup this week.*** |
| 37. | *Case Keenum CLE at GB Note: ***Keenum has cleared COVID protocols and will be the backup behind Baker Mayfield on Saturday.*** |
| 38. | *Jared Goff DET at ATL Note: Goff tested positive for COVID on Monday and was placed on the COVID-IR. ***Goff is officially out for Sunday.*** |
| 39. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at CIN Note: The Ravens are hopeful that Jackson (ankle) will practice Wednesday. It's a huge game against the Bengals this week. But I'll wait until he actually practices before moving him up in the rankings. Jackson hasn't practiced either on Wednesday or Thursday. ***Officially ruled out, didn't travel with the team.*** |
| 40. | *Justin Fields CHI at SEA Note: Fields (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's walk-through, then didn't practice at all Thursday. Meanwhile, teammate Andy Dalton has been activated from the COVID-IR. ***Fields won't start this week, giving way to Nick Foles.*** |
| 41. | *Taysom Hill NO vs. MIA Note: Hill and Trevor Siemian both went on the COVID-IR on Thursday. Ian Book will start on Monday night. |
| 42. | *Garrett Gilbert WAS at DAL Note: I'm operating under the assumption either Heinicke or Allen will be back next week. |
| 43. | *Nick Mullens CLE at GB Note: I'm guessing that either Baker Mayfield or Case Keenum will come back next week. ***Reverts back to third string this week.*** |
| 44. | *Teddy Bridgewater DEN at LV Note: Bridgewater (concussion) is highly unlikely to play this week against the Raiders. Officially ruled out. |
| 45. | *Tyler Huntley BAL at CIN Note: Huntley played valiantly in the loss to the Packers, but as soon as Jackson is ready to go, he'll start again. ***Huntley tested positive for COVID-19 on Christmas morning. Josh Johnson will start for the Ravens.*** |
| 46. | *Daniel Jones NYG at PHI Note: Jones (neck) won't need surgery, but has been shut down for the season and placed on IR. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at ARI Note: ***Taylor will be without OL Quenton Nelson (COVID), Ryan Kelly (personal) and Mark Glowinski (COVID).*** |
| 2. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. CLE Note: Jones (knee) was limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report. The Packers play on Saturday. Removed from the injury list on Thursday. |
| 3. | Najee Harris PIT at KC |
| 4. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIA |
| 5. | *James Robinson JAC at NYJ Note: Jets Week! Robinson (knee) got another 'load management' day off on Thursday. ***Robinson was removed from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. PIT |
| 7. | Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. DET |
| 8. | Nick Chubb CLE at GB |
| 9. | David Montgomery CHI at SEA |
| 10. | *Javonte Williams DEN at LV Note: Williams (knee) had limited practices both days so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 11. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. BAL Note: Mixon (ankle) is going to have his workload capped in practice to begin the week. Mixon was a full practice participant to start the week after all. |
| 12. | *Justin Jackson LAC at HOU Note: Jackson would see a big step up in work if Austin Ekeler is on the COVID-IR - there are conflicting reports on Ekeler's status. ***Ekeler is officially out.*** |
| 13. | *Alexander Mattison MIN vs. LAR Note: Mattison has been activated from the COVID-IR and Dalvin Cook was added to it on Thursday after a positive test. |
| 14. | *D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. SF Note: Foreman was limited by an ankle injury at Monday's walk-through practice. |
| 15. | *Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. IND Note: James Conner (heel) hasn't practiced yet this week and will be a game-time decision Saturday. ***It appears that Conner will play, but Edmonds will still be the primary back.*** |
| 16. | Rashaad Penny SEA vs. CHI |
| 17. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at PHI Note: Barkley (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Barkley has been removed from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. NYG Note: Sanders (quadriceps) was a non-participant at Thursday's walk-through practice after playing Tuesday night. ***Cleared from the injury list despite missing practices.*** |
| 19. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. DEN Note: Jacobs (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's walk-through practice. |
| 20. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. WAS |
| 21. | *Ronald Jones TB at CAR Note: A big opportunity potentially awaits after Leonard Fournette had to leave Sunday night's game with a hamstring injury and appears to be out this week. |
| 22. | Devonta Freeman BAL at CIN |
| 23. | *Jeff Wilson SF at TEN Note: Wilson put in a good enough performance against Atlanta that he still might have a decent role even after Eli Mitchell returns. Mitchell is out again this week. |
| 24. | AJ Dillon GB vs. CLE |
| 25. | *Damien Harris NE vs. BUF Note: Harris (hamstring) has been limited at practice so far this week. ***Harris is questionable but expected to play, and Rhamondre Stevenson is on the COVID-IR.*** |
| 26. | Sony Michel LA at MIN |
| 27. | *Jaret Patterson WAS at DAL Note: Bumped up with Gibson missing Thursday's practice. ***Gibson didn't practice all week and is a game-time decision Sunday night.*** |
| 28. | *Melvin Gordon DEN at LV Note: Gordon (thumb/hip) sat out Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 29. | Devin Singletary BUF at NE |
| 30. | *Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS Note: Pollard made it through 12 carries and three catches without aggravating his foot injury. He might have a big role against Washington next week. Pollard was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, and probably will be limited all season long. ***Pollard has been removed form the injury list.*** |
| 31. | Michael Carter NYJ vs. JAX |
| 32. | *Duke Johnson MIA at NO Note: Long lost validation for Duke Johnson truthers, or just a matter of playing the Jets? Either way, he was added to the Dolphins' active roster for the rest of the season. |
| 33. | *Craig Reynolds DET at ATL Note: Reynolds had his contract purchased for the rest of the season and for 2022. He'll also have to compete for touches with Jamaal Williams this week. |
| 34. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. TB |
| 35. | *Jordan Howard PHI vs. NYG Note: Howard (knee) was a full participant Thursday. |
| 36. | *Rex Burkhead HOU vs. LAC Note: ***Burkhead is likely to start with David Johnson probably out.*** |
| 37. | *Brandon Bolden NE vs. BUF Note: Bolden (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. But Stevenson (COVID) is out and Damien Harris (hamstring) is questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 38. | Devontae Booker NYG at PHI |
| 39. | *Samaje Perine CIN vs. BAL Note: Perine will likely be in line for more work even if Joe Mixon (ankle) plays this week. Mixon was a full practice participant Wednesday, so temper your enthusiasm with Perine. |
| 40. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at DAL Note: Gibson (toe) has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but keep in mind he played on Tuesday night. ***Gibson didn't practice all week and is a game-time decision on Sunday night.*** |
| 41. | *Darrell Henderson LA at MIN Note: Teammate Cam Akers (Achilles) has been designated for return from IR, but I suspect he won't play this week. |
| 42. | *Jamaal Williams DET at ATL Note: Williams was activated off the COVID list Tuesday. We'll see how active he is this week, given how well Craig Reynolds has played the last two weeks. |
| 43. | Dontrell Hilliard TEN vs. SF |
| 44. | Mark Ingram NO vs. MIA |
| 45. | DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. CHI |
| 46. | Darrel Williams KC vs. PIT |
| 47. | Mike Davis ATL vs. DET |
| 48. | *Myles Gaskin MIA at NO Note: Gaskin was effective (10-54-0) when used in the running game, but took a secondary role to Duke Johnson. |
| 49. | Tevin Coleman NYJ vs. JAX |
| 50. | Zack Moss BUF at NE |
| 51. | *D'Ernest Johnson CLE at GB Note: Johnson had just five touches, even with Kareem Hunt out. |
| 52. | Ameer Abdullah CAR vs. TB |
| 53. | Kene Nwangwu MIN vs. LAR |
| 54. | JaMycal Hasty SF at TEN |
| 55. | Latavius Murray BAL at CIN |
| 56. | Boston Scott PHI vs. NYG |
| 57. | *Le'Veon Bell TB at CAR Note: ***The Bucs signed Bell this week to help make up for the absence of Leonard Fournette.*** |
| 58. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ vs. IND Note: ***It looks as if James Conner will play after all, limiting Benjamin's chances of contributing.*** |
| 59. | J.J. Taylor NE vs. BUF |
| 60. | Nyheim Hines IND at ARI |
| 61. | *Ke'Shawn Vaughn TB at CAR Note: ***Vaughn steps into the backup role, though the Bucs also added Lev Bell this week.*** |
| 62. | Joshua Kelley LAC at HOU |
| 63. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. NYG |
| 64. | *Alex Collins SEA vs. CHI Note: Collins (COVID) wasn't activated in time for Tuesday's game. Activated from the COVID-IR, but limited by an abdominal issue. ***Removed from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 65. | Khalil Herbert CHI at SEA |
| 66. | *Phillip Lindsay MIA at NO Note: Coming off of the COVID-IR on Monday. Lindsay was limited Thursday with an ankle injury. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 67. | Godwin Igwebuike DET at ATL |
| 68. | Wayne Gallman MIN vs. LAR |
| 69. | Jeremy McNichols TEN vs. SF |
| 70. | Royce Freeman HOU vs. LAC |
| 71. | Salvon Ahmed MIA at NO |
| 72. | Tony Jones NO vs. MIA |
| 73. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at HOU Note: Ekeler missed practice Monday and there are conflicting reports whether he's going on the COVID-IR. Officially placed on the COVID-IR on Wednesday. ***Ekeler is officially out this week.*** |
| 74. | *Travis Homer SEA vs. CHI Note: Homer (COVID) was not activated in time for Tuesday night's game. ***Homer has been activated for this week.*** |
| 75. | *David Johnson HOU vs. LAC Note: Johnson (quad) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Unlikely to play this week.*** |
| 76. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. BUF Note: Stevenson (illness) sat out Thursday's practice. ***Placed on the COVID-IR on Friday.*** |
| 77. | *Elijah Mitchell SF at TEN Note: Mitchell (knee) was a DNP on Monday, but the Niners are 'holding out hope' for Thursday's game. Mitchell will sit out another game Thursday. |
| 78. | *Carlos Hyde JAC at NYJ Note: Hyde (concussion) has been shut down for the last three games. |
| 79. | Malcolm Brown MIA at NO |
| 80. | *D'Andre Swift DET at ATL Note: Swift (shoulder) is expected to return to practice this week, but is still considered 'week-to-week, day-to-day' according to coach Dan Campbell. Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Swift is listed as questionable - had limited practices all week. INACTIVE*** |
| 81. | *Kareem Hunt CLE at GB Note: Unlikely to play this week. |
| 82. | *James Conner ARZ vs. IND Note: Conner was listed as a non-participant at Tuesday's practice with a heel injury. The Cardinals play on Saturday. Conner did not practice at all this week, but he believes he'll suit up Saturday. He's a game-time decision. ***Conner expects to play Saturday night. ***He didn't play after all.*** |
| 83. | Mike Boone DEN at LV |
| 84. | *Dalvin Cook MIN vs. LAR Note: Cook was placed on the COVID-IR after testing positive. |
| 85. | Matt Breida BUF at NE |
| 86. | *Cam Akers LA at MIN Note: ***Akers (Achilles) was activated from IR but didn't travel with the team for this week's game.*** |
| 87. | *Leonard Fournette TB at CAR Note: Fournette (hamstring) is likely to go on the IR and at the very least is not going to play this week. Officially out for the regular season after getting placed on IR on Thursday. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Cooper Kupp LA at MIN |
| 2. | Davante Adams GB vs. CLE |
| 3. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. LAR |
| 4. | Stefon Diggs BUF at NE |
| 5. | Keenan Allen LAC at HOU |
| 6. | Deebo Samuel SF at TEN |
| 7. | *Tyreek Hill KC vs. PIT Note: Hill tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. ***Hill beat the odds and was activated from COVID-IR on Saturday.*** |
| 8. | Diontae Johnson PIT at KC |
| 9. | Hunter Renfrow LV vs. DEN |
| 10. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL |
| 11. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BAL |
| 12. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS |
| 13. | *A.J. Brown TEN vs. SF Note: Brown (chest) was designated to return from the IR and participated in Tuesday's walk-through. Officially activated from the IR on Thursday and should be able to handle a full workload. |
| 14. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. CHI Note: Lockett was not activated from the COVID-IR before Tuesday's game against the Rams. Lockett was activated from the COVID-IR on Thursday. |
| 15. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. WAS |
| 16. | *Adam Thielen MIN vs. LAR Note: Thielen once again sat out Monday night due to his ankle sprain. Put in limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, and could return this week. ***Officially ACTIVE.*** |
| 17. | Michael Pittman IND at ARI |
| 18. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG |
| 19. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NO Note: Activated from the COVID-IR. |
| 20. | *Antonio Brown TB at CAR Note: Brown has been reinstated from his three-game suspension. How is his ankle injury? If fully healed, he will be heavily targeted with Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette out, and Mike Evans likely out. Brown was officially limited due to his ankle, but observers suggest that he looks back in pre-injury form. ***Cleared to play.*** |
| 21. | Christian Kirk ARZ vs. IND |
| 22. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. CHI Note: Metcalf (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | Russell Gage ATL vs. DET |
| 24. | Marquise Brown BAL at CIN |
| 25. | Chase Claypool PIT at KC |
| 26. | Odell Beckham LA at MIN |
| 27. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 28. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at TEN |
| 29. | DeVante Parker MIA at NO |
| 30. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. BAL |
| 31. | Van Jefferson LA at MIN |
| 32. | *Kendrick Bourne NE vs. BUF Note: Bourne went on the COVID-IR on Monday. ***Bourne was activated in time for this week. Teammate Nelson Agholor is out.*** |
| 33. | Darnell Mooney CHI at SEA |
| 34. | *Joshua Palmer LAC at HOU Note: ***Bumped up with both Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton out with COVID.*** |
| 35. | *Emmanuel Sanders BUF at NE Note: Sanders put in a full practice Thursday. |
| 36. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN at LV Note: Jeudy had one catch wiped out by penalty and otherwise was shut out against the Bengals. |
| 37. | Marquez Callaway NO vs. MIA |
| 38. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS |
| 39. | *Byron Pringle KC vs. PIT Note: Pringle could be very busy this week against the Steelers if both Kelce and Hill are out. |
| 40. | *Jarvis Landry CLE at GB Note: Landry's quarantine expires on Friday so he should be able to play on Saturday. ***Landry was officially activated from the COVID-IR.*** |
| 41. | *Jakobi Meyers NE vs. BUF Note: ***Teammate Kendrick Bourne is active, but Nelson Agholor is not.*** |
| 42. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. SF |
| 43. | *A.J. Green ARZ vs. IND Note: Green was second in targets behind Christian Kirk, with nearly all of his production coming in the second half. |
| 44. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at ATL Note: This is Brown's *with* Jared Goff ranking. Without Goff, he drops probably 20 spots. ***Moved down with Goff out.*** |
| 45. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. LAC Note: Collins should take on a bigger role with Brandin Cooks on the COVID-IR. |
| 46. | *DJ Moore CAR vs. TB Note: Moore (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but still expected to play.*** |
| 47. | Laquon Treadwell JAC at NYJ |
| 48. | Rashod Bateman BAL at CIN |
| 49. | Allen Lazard GB vs. CLE |
| 50. | Braxton Berrios NYJ vs. JAX |
| 51. | *Kadarius Toney NYG at PHI Note: Toney is off the COVID-IR, but his status for this week remains unclear. ***Toney is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 52. | Robby Anderson CAR vs. TB |
| 53. | *K.J. Osborn MIN vs. LAR Note: ***Teammate Adam Thielen is back, relegating Osborn to a third receiver role.*** |
| 54. | Freddie Swain SEA vs. CHI |
| 55. | *Julio Jones TEN vs. SF Note: Jones (hamstring) will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Cleared from the injury list, but frankly I don't trust him. |
| 56. | *Tyler Johnson TB at CAR Note: Johnson had seven targets last week, should be plenty involved this week with Chris Godwin out and Mike Evans unlikely to play. ***Johnson will fill in Godwin's spot, starting opposite Antonio Brown.*** |
| 57. | Tim Patrick DEN at LV |
| 58. | DeAndre Carter WAS at DAL |
| 59. | *Josh Reynolds DET at ATL Note: Reynolds (thigh) was limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 60. | Marvin Jones JAC at NYJ |
| 61. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at LV Note: Sutton (wrist) was limited Wednesday but practiced fully on Thursday. |
| 62. | Scotty Miller TB at CAR |
| 63. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. MIA Note: Smith was a limited participant Thursday. ***Listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 64. | Kenny Golladay NYG at PHI |
| 65. | *Chris Conley HOU vs. LAC Note: Conley (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 66. | T.Y. Hilton IND at ARI |
| 67. | Damiere Byrd CHI at SEA |
| 68. | Jauan Jennings SF at TEN |
| 69. | Isaiah McKenzie BUF at NE |
| 70. | *Sammy Watkins BAL at CIN Note: ***Activated from the COVID-IR.*** |
| 71. | Dee Eskridge SEA vs. CHI |
| 72. | Keelan Cole NYJ vs. JAX |
| 73. | *Mack Hollins MIA at NO Note: Neither Hollins nor Albert Wilson could take advantage of their extra reps with Jaylen Waddle out. |
| 74. | *Albert Wilson MIA at NO Note: Missed practice Thursday due to personal reasons. |
| 75. | *Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. DET Note: ***Starting with Tajae Sharpe doubtful with a foot injury.*** |
| 76. | Jalen Reagor PHI vs. NYG |
| 77. | DeSean Jackson LV vs. DEN |
| 78. | *Laviska Shenault JAC at NYJ Note: Shenault (shoulder/foot) was limited participant in practice Thursday. ***Shenault landed on the COVID list.*** |
| 79. | *Zay Jones LV vs. DEN Note: Jones (toe) sat out Wednesday's walk-through practice, but limited on Thursday. |
| 80. | *Curtis Samuel WAS at DAL Note: Samuel (hamstring) sat out Tuesday night's loss but was limited in Thursday's walk-through. ***Game-time decision.*** |
| 81. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE at GB |
| 82. | *Mike Evans TB at CAR Note: Evans is considered 'week-to-week' with his hamstring strain, but he hasn't yet been ruled out this week. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week, possibly could return next week.*** |
| 83. | *Mike Williams LAC at HOU Note: ***Williams tested positive for COVID and is on the IR accordingly. He might be at risk of sitting out next week too, due to the timing of the positive test.*** |
| 84. | *Breshad Perriman TB at CAR Note: Perriman could return from the COVID-IR this week, and if he does he could be one of the top three receivers for the Bucs. |
| 85. | *Zach Pascal IND at ARI Note: ***COVID-IR.*** |
| 86. | *Brandin Cooks HOU vs. LAC Note: Cooks was placed on the COVID-IR on Wednesday. ***Not activated in time for this week.*** |
| 87. | *Rondale Moore ARZ vs. IND Note: Moore was forced from the loss to the Lions with an ankle injury and did not practice Tuesday. Moore didn't practice all week, but is listed as questionable. |
| 88. | *Jalen Guyton LAC at HOU Note: Guyton was placed on the COVID-IR on Wednesday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 89. | *Nelson Agholor NE vs. BUF Note: Left last week with a head injury. Agholor (concussion) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 90. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. CLE Note: Valdes-Scantling was added to the Packers' COVID-IR list Tuesday. |
| 91. | *Devin Duvernay BAL at CIN Note: Duvernay injured his ankle in the loss to the Packers. Hasn't practiced yet this week. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 92. | *Allen Robinson CHI at SEA Note: ***Still on the COVID list.*** |
| 93. | Cam Sims WAS at DAL |
| 94. | Quez Watkins PHI vs. NYG |
| 95. | *Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. JAX Note: Crowder (calf) was sidelined at practice Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 96. | Lil'Jordan Humphrey NO vs. MIA |
| 97. | *Cole Beasley BUF at NE Note: Beasley tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out 10 days minimum. |
| 98. | Elijah Moore NYJ vs. JAX |
| 99. | *Gabriel Davis BUF at NE Note: Davis has a big opportunity this week with Cole Beasley (COVID) out and Emmanuel Sanders (knee) doubtful, albeit against the Patriots. Sanders put in a full practice Thursday, but there should still be enough for Davis to start this week. ***Tested positive for COVID, unvaccinated so he's also out for Week 17.*** |
| 100. | *Chris Godwin TB at CAR Note: Godwin suffered a torn ACL and an MCL sprain and is out for the season. |
| 101. | *Sterling Shepard NYG at PHI Note: Out for the season with a torn left Achilles. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Mark Andrews BAL at CIN |
| 2. | George Kittle SF at TEN |
| 3. | Rob Gronkowski TB at CAR |
| 4. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG |
| 5. | Mike Gesicki MIA at NO |
| 6. | Dalton Schultz DAL vs. WAS |
| 7. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. DET |
| 8. | Dawson Knox BUF at NE |
| 9. | *Zach Ertz ARZ vs. IND Note: Ertz (hamstring) was listed as limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Full practice Thursday, cleared from the injury list. |
| 10. | Noah Fant DEN at LV |
| 11. | Hunter Henry NE vs. BUF |
| 12. | *Foster Moreau LV vs. DEN Note: Moreau led the Raiders in catches on Monday night with Waller out. Moreau (abdomen/thigh) was limited Wednesday, while Waller was out. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | Cole Kmet CHI at SEA |
| 14. | *Tyler Higbee LA at MIN Note: Higbee once again sat out with a COVID-related issue, this time not a false positive. |
| 15. | C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. BAL |
| 16. | Tyler Conklin MIN vs. LAR |
| 17. | *David Njoku CLE at GB Note: Njoku (knee) was cleared from the injury report after being added on Wednesday. |
| 18. | Jonnu Smith NE vs. BUF |
| 19. | James O'Shaughnessy JAC at NYJ |
| 20. | Evan Engram NYG at PHI |
| 21. | Austin Hooper CLE at GB |
| 22. | Josiah Deguara GB vs. CLE |
| 23. | Jack Doyle IND at ARI |
| 24. | *Albert Okwuegbunam DEN at LV Note: ***(Knee) Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 25. | Gerald Everett SEA vs. CHI |
| 26. | Ricky Seals-Jones WAS at DAL |
| 27. | Blake Bell KC vs. PIT |
| 28. | Jared Cook LAC at HOU |
| 29. | *Harrison Bryant CLE at GB Note: Bryant caught a touchdown pass Monday night, then was listed as limited in Tuesday's estimated practice. Full practice Thursday, cleared from the injury list. But Austin Hooper and David Njoku will both be back too. |
| 30. | Geoff Swaim TEN vs. SF |
| 31. | Noah Gray KC vs. PIT |
| 32. | Brock Wright DET at ATL |
| 33. | Cameron Brate TB at CAR |
| 34. | Jimmy Graham CHI at SEA |
| 35. | John Bates WAS at DAL |
| 36. | Hayden Hurst ATL vs. DET |
| 37. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. PIT Note: Kelce was placed on the COVID-IR on Monday. ***Not activated from COVID-IR in time for Week 16.*** |
| 38. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT at KC Note: Freiermuth suffered a concussion Sunday and is in the protocol. Freiermuth still hasn't practiced this week. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 39. | Brevin Jordan HOU vs. LAC |
| 40. | Anthony Firkser TEN vs. SF |
| 41. | *Darren Waller LV vs. DEN Note: Waller (knee) still isn't practicing this week. ***Did not practice this week, listed as doubtful.*** |
| 42. | *Adam Trautman NO vs. MIA Note: Placed on the COVID-IR by the Saints. |
| 43. | *Juwan Johnson NO vs. MIA Note: Placed on the COVID-IR. |
| 44. | *Donald Parham LAC at HOU Note: Parham suffered a scary concussion in the Thursday night loss to the Chiefs. Hasn't practiced yet. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at ARI Note: ***Taylor will be without OL Quenton Nelson (COVID), Ryan Kelly (personal) and Mark Glowinski (COVID).*** |
| 2. | Cooper Kupp LA at MIN |
| 3. | Davante Adams GB vs. CLE |
| 4. | *Dalvin Cook MIN vs. LAR Note: Cook was placed on the COVID-IR after testing positive. |
| 5. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. CLE Note: Jones (knee) was limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report. The Packers play on Saturday. Removed from the injury list on Thursday. |
| 6. | Najee Harris PIT at KC |
| 7. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIA |
| 8. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. LAR |
| 9. | Stefon Diggs BUF at NE |
| 10. | Keenan Allen LAC at HOU |
| 11. | Deebo Samuel SF at TEN |
| 12. | Mark Andrews BAL at CIN |
| 13. | George Kittle SF at TEN |
| 14. | *James Robinson JAC at NYJ Note: Jets Week! Robinson (knee) got another 'load management' day off on Thursday. ***Robinson was removed from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. PIT |
| 16. | Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. DET |
| 17. | Nick Chubb CLE at GB |
| 18. | Diontae Johnson PIT at KC |
| 19. | Hunter Renfrow LV vs. DEN |
| 20. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL |
| 21. | *Brandin Cooks HOU vs. LAC Note: Cooks was placed on the COVID-IR on Wednesday. ***Not activated in time for this week.*** |
| 22. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BAL |
| 23. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS |
| 24. | *Antonio Brown TB at CAR Note: Brown has been reinstated from his three-game suspension. How is his ankle injury? If fully healed, he will be heavily targeted with Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette out, and Mike Evans likely out. Brown was officially limited due to his ankle, but observers suggest that he looks back in pre-injury form. ***Cleared to play.*** |
| 25. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at DAL Note: Gibson (toe) has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but keep in mind he played on Tuesday night. ***Gibson didn't practice all week and is a game-time decision on Sunday night.*** |
| 26. | Rob Gronkowski TB at CAR |
| 27. | Amari Cooper DAL vs. WAS |
| 28. | Chase Claypool PIT at KC |
| 29. | David Montgomery CHI at SEA |
| 30. | *Javonte Williams DEN at LV Note: Williams (knee) had limited practices both days so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 31. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at PHI Note: Barkley (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Barkley has been removed from the injury list.*** |
| 32. | Michael Pittman IND at ARI |
| 33. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG |
| 34. | Christian Kirk ARZ vs. IND |
| 35. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. CHI Note: Metcalf (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 36. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG |
| 37. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. BUF Note: Stevenson (illness) sat out Thursday's practice. ***Placed on the COVID-IR on Friday.*** |
| 38. | Rashaad Penny SEA vs. CHI |
| 39. | AJ Dillon GB vs. CLE |
| 40. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. BAL Note: Mixon (ankle) is going to have his workload capped in practice to begin the week. Mixon was a full practice participant to start the week after all. |
| 41. | Russell Gage ATL vs. DET |
| 42. | *Gabriel Davis BUF at NE Note: Davis has a big opportunity this week with Cole Beasley (COVID) out and Emmanuel Sanders (knee) doubtful, albeit against the Patriots. Sanders put in a full practice Thursday, but there should still be enough for Davis to start this week. ***Tested positive for COVID, unvaccinated so he's also out for Week 17.*** |
| 43. | *Mike Williams LAC at HOU Note: ***Williams tested positive for COVID and is on the IR accordingly. He might be at risk of sitting out next week too, due to the timing of the positive test.*** |
| 44. | Odell Beckham LA at MIN |
| 45. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 46. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at TEN |
| 47. | *D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. SF Note: Foreman was limited by an ankle injury at Monday's walk-through practice. |
| 48. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. DEN Note: Jacobs (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's walk-through practice. |
| 49. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. WAS |
| 50. | Devonta Freeman BAL at CIN |
| 51. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. NYG Note: Sanders (quadriceps) was a non-participant at Thursday's walk-through practice after playing Tuesday night. ***Cleared from the injury list despite missing practices.*** |
| 52. | Marquise Brown BAL at CIN |
| 53. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at ATL Note: This is Brown's *with* Jared Goff ranking. Without Goff, he drops probably 20 spots. ***Moved down with Goff out.*** |
| 54. | *Jeff Wilson SF at TEN Note: Wilson put in a good enough performance against Atlanta that he still might have a decent role even after Eli Mitchell returns. Mitchell is out again this week. |
| 55. | Sony Michel LA at MIN |
| 56. | *Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. IND Note: James Conner (heel) hasn't practiced yet this week and will be a game-time decision Saturday. ***It appears that Conner will play, but Edmonds will still be the primary back.*** |
| 57. | *Ronald Jones TB at CAR Note: A big opportunity potentially awaits after Leonard Fournette had to leave Sunday night's game with a hamstring injury and appears to be out this week. |
| 58. | DeVante Parker MIA at NO |
| 59. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. BAL |
| 60. | Mike Gesicki MIA at NO |
| 61. | Dalton Schultz DAL vs. WAS |
| 62. | Van Jefferson LA at MIN |
| 63. | *Jakobi Meyers NE vs. BUF Note: ***Teammate Kendrick Bourne is active, but Nelson Agholor is not.*** |
| 64. | *DJ Moore CAR vs. TB Note: Moore (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but still expected to play.*** |
| 65. | *Melvin Gordon DEN at LV Note: Gordon (thumb/hip) sat out Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 66. | *Justin Jackson LAC at HOU Note: Jackson would see a big step up in work if Austin Ekeler is on the COVID-IR - there are conflicting reports on Ekeler's status. ***Ekeler is officially out.*** |
| 67. | Darnell Mooney CHI at SEA |
| 68. | *Byron Pringle KC vs. PIT Note: Pringle could be very busy this week against the Steelers if both Kelce and Hill are out. |
| 69. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. DET |
| 70. | Devin Singletary BUF at NE |
| 71. | *Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS Note: Pollard made it through 12 carries and three catches without aggravating his foot injury. He might have a big role against Washington next week. Pollard was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, and probably will be limited all season long. ***Pollard has been removed form the injury list.*** |
| 72. | Michael Carter NYJ vs. JAX |
| 73. | *Duke Johnson MIA at NO Note: Long lost validation for Duke Johnson truthers, or just a matter of playing the Jets? Either way, he was added to the Dolphins' active roster for the rest of the season. |
| 74. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. TB |
| 75. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN at LV Note: Jeudy had one catch wiped out by penalty and otherwise was shut out against the Bengals. |
| 76. | Marquez Callaway NO vs. MIA |
| 77. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS |
| 78. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. SF |
| 79. | *A.J. Green ARZ vs. IND Note: Green was second in targets behind Christian Kirk, with nearly all of his production coming in the second half. |
| 80. | *Jalen Guyton LAC at HOU Note: Guyton was placed on the COVID-IR on Wednesday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 81. | *K.J. Osborn MIN vs. LAR Note: ***Teammate Adam Thielen is back, relegating Osborn to a third receiver role.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at CIN |
| 2. | Nick Folk NE vs. BUF |
| 3. | *Evan McPherson CIN vs. BAL Note: Total stud - nailed a 58-yarder right before halftime that helped the Bengals steal a road win. |
| 4. | Greg Zuerlein DAL vs. WAS |
| 5. | Matt Gay LA at MIN |
| 6. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. DET |
| 7. | Ryan Succop TB at CAR |
| 8. | Mason Crosby GB vs. CLE |
| 9. | Matt Prater ARZ vs. IND |
| 10. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. DEN |
| 11. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG |
| 12. | Tyler Bass BUF at NE |
| 13. | Robbie Gould SF at TEN |
| 14. | Jason Sanders MIA at NO |
| 15. | Chris Boswell PIT at KC |
| 16. | Brett Maher NO vs. MIA |
| 17. | Elliott Fry KC vs. PIT |
| 18. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. LAR |
| 19. | Graham Gano NYG at PHI |
| 20. | *Michael Badgley IND at ARI Note: Missed a 49-yarder on Saturday, but his job is not in jeopardy. |
| 21. | Dustin Hopkins LAC at HOU |
| 22. | Randy Bullock TEN vs. SF |
| 23. | Jason Myers SEA vs. CHI |
| 24. | Brandon McManus DEN at LV |
| 25. | Brian Johnson WAS at DAL |
| 26. | *Lirim Hajrullahu CAR vs. TB Note: Hajrullahu is replacing Zane Gonzalez as Carolina's kicker. |
| 27. | Riley Patterson DET at ATL |
| 28. | *Dominik Eberle HOU vs. LAC Note: Eberle is the likely replacement for Fairbairn, who is on the COVID-IR. |
| 29. | Cairo Santos CHI at SEA |
| 30. | Matthew Wright JAC at NYJ |
| 31. | *Chris Naggar CLE at GB Note: ***Elevated from the practice squad and will be the Browns' kicker on Saturday.*** |
| 32. | Eddy Pineiro NYJ vs. JAX |
| 33. | *Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. LAC Note: Placed on the COVID-IR by the Texans. |
| 34. | *Chase McLaughlin CLE at GB Note: Missed a 41-yard kick in a game that the Browns ultimately lost by two points. He'll keep the job yet again despite his struggles. ***Went on the COVID-IR.*** |
| 35. | *Harrison Butker KC vs. PIT Note: Butker tested positive for COVID and is unvaccinated, so he's out a minimum of 10 days. Elliott Fry will replace him. |
| 36. | *Zane Gonzalez CAR vs. TB Note: Gonzalez is likely out for the season after straining his right quadriceps in warmups Sunday. |
Defenses
| 1. | Dallas Cowboys vs. WAS |
| 2. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 3. | New England Patriots vs. BUF |
| 4. | Green Bay Packers vs. CLE |
| 5. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR |
| 6. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. DEN |
| 7. | New Orleans Saints vs. MIA |
| 8. | Buffalo Bills at NE |
| 9. | Seattle Seahawks vs. CHI |
| 10. | Los Angeles Chargers at HOU |
| 11. | Los Angeles Rams at MIN |
| 12. | Atlanta Falcons vs. DET |
| 13. | Miami Dolphins at NO |
| 14. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. PIT |
| 15. | *Indianapolis Colts at ARI Note: ***Andrew Sendejo (concussion) will be out Saturday night.*** |
| 16. | Tennessee Titans vs. SF |
| 17. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. BAL |
| 18. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. IND Note: ***Jordan Phillips (knee) is out for Saturday night.*** |
| 19. | San Francisco 49ers at TEN |
| 20. | Denver Broncos at LV |
| 21. | *Cleveland Browns at GB Note: Myles Garrett is nursing a groin strain and was limited on Tuesday. ***Garrett is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 22. | Chicago Bears at SEA |
| 23. | *Washington Football Team at DAL Note: William Jackson injured his ankle in the loss to the Eagles. |
| 24. | Carolina Panthers vs. TB |
| 25. | New York Giants at PHI |
| 26. | Baltimore Ravens at CIN |
| 27. | Jacksonville Jaguars at NYJ |
| 28. | Pittsburgh Steelers at KC |
| 29. | Minnesota Vikings vs. LAR |
| 30. | New York Jets vs. JAX |
| 31. | Houston Texans vs. LAC |
| 32. | Detroit Lions at ATL |
