This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 6:00 pm PT.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice.
I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
Updated 9/22
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Oak |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Ari |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Cin |
| 4. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Ind Note: Sore foot, but full participant in practice. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 5. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Det Note: Garbage time counts the same in our game as production at any |
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 6:00 pm PT.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice.
I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
Updated 9/22
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Oak |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Ari |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Cin |
| 4. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Ind Note: Sore foot, but full participant in practice. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 5. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Det Note: Garbage time counts the same in our game as production at any other point. He could be facing that a lot, given how the Redskins' defense has looked so far. |
| 6. | Michael Vick PHI vs. KC Note: Can we expect the same sort of production in a short week? Thursday games typically are lower scoring. But that short prep time also works in the Eagles' favor, with less time for the defense to prepare for their offense. |
| 7. | Matt Ryan ATL at Mia Note: Even with a big lead, Ryan kept throwing, with 43 attempts. With Steven Jackson rumored to be out 2-to-4 weeks, we could see more of the same. |
| 8. | Matthew Stafford DET at Was |
| 9. | Eli Manning NYG at Car Note: Ugly outing against the Broncos, but this has been the perfect storm in terms of getting Eli plenty of passing attempts. Last year, the Giants used the running game against Carolina. Could a repeat be in store? |
| 10. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. StL Note: Will take a pain-killing shot for his ribs right before the game, as he did last week. |
| 11. | Carson Palmer ARZ at NO Note: Threw another pick-six, albeit in a win so it wasn't quite a soul-crushing blow. |
| 12. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NYG Note: Shaky production so far, and OC Mike Shula is trying to rely less on Newton's running ability. |
| 13. | Andrew Luck IND at SF |
| 14. | Alex Smith KC at Phi Note: Threw in 57 rushing yards for his owners last week. |
| 15. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Jax Note: ***Won't have LT Russell Okung protecting him against Jason Babin and company.*** |
| 16. | Sam Bradford STL at Dal |
| 17. | Philip Rivers SD at Ten Note: We have to ask - is Mike McCoy that good in turning around a passing game? Rivers now has seven touchdowns in the first two weeks, against just one interception. |
| 18. | Tom Brady NE vs. TB |
| 19. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. GB Note: Dalton's team won Monday, but Dalton himself wasn't particularly effective. I have concerns that he's capable of winning when the game is projected to be a shootout, as it is this week against Green Bay. |
| 20. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Atl Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice with a sore shoulder. He's been sacked nine times so far this season. *** Listed as probable this week. *** |
| 21. | Matt Schaub HOU at Bal |
| 22. | Jake Locker TEN vs. SD |
| 23. | Jay Cutler CHI at Pit Note: Nearly a 300-yard passer last week, but this week is a tough draw at Heinz Field. |
| 24. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Hou |
| 25. | Josh Freeman TB at NE Note: Laid a big egg in a great matchup. While we can blame the weather some, Freeman also made some poor decisions, including an awful INT. Some rumors of a huge rift between Freeman and Greg Schiano - this can't end well. |
| 26. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Chi Note: It was a miracle that Roethlisberger was sacked just twice Monday night. He's under a ton of pressure these days. |
| 27. | Geno Smith NYJ vs. Buf Note: Three fourth quarter picks doomed Smith and the Jets, especially with two of them coming in scoring position. But with Sanchez out until Week 11, Smith has a semblance of job security. |
| 28. | Terrelle Pryor OAK at Den Note: Pryor needs the rushing yards to be productive - he's simply not going to throw that often (24 attempts Sunday) or well (5.25 yards per attempt). |
| 29. | EJ Manuel BUF at NYJ Note: Two turnovers, but then led the team on a game-winning, 80-yard drive. Things are looking up in Buffalo. |
| 30. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. Cle |
| 31. | *Brian Hoyer CLE at Min Note: Named the starter this week against the Vikes. |
| 32. | *Chad Henne JAC at Sea Note: Gabbert likely unavailable again this week. |
| 33. | *Brandon Weeden CLE at Min Note: Sprained thumb - Weeden's availability is in doubt. Out for this week, Brian Hoyer will start. *** Won't need surgery, but he's not guaranteed to get the job back when he's healthy. *** |
| 34. | *Blaine Gabbert JAC at Sea Note: Could have his stitches removed this week, but he's not expected to be available Sunday. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Cle |
| 2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. KC |
| 3. | Doug Martin TB at NE |
| 4. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Jax |
| 5. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Det |
| 6. | Matt Forte CHI at Pit |
| 7. | Jamaal Charles KC at Phi |
| 8. | Arian Foster HOU at Bal |
| 9. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. StL |
| 10. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ Note: Lost a 12-yard catch from last week that actually went to Fred Jackson. |
| 11. | Frank Gore SF vs. Ind |
| 12. | *Joique Bell DET at Was Note: Bush hasn't practiced yet - even if he plays, Bell's profile should be raised this week, and he's got a great matchup this week. *** Bush isn't expected to play - Bell has been bumped up accordingly. *** |
| 13. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. SD |
| 14. | *Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Hou Note: Could get a lot more work this week, even if Ray Rice plays. |
| 15. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Atl |
| 16. | Darren McFadden OAK at Den |
| 17. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Oak |
| 18. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NYG |
| 19. | Ryan Mathews SD at Ten |
| 20. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Ari Note: *** A couple of extra touches likely with Ingram out. *** |
| 21. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. TB |
| 22. | *James Starks GB at Cin Note: Went nuts against the Redskins' awful run defense after Eddie Lacy got hurt. |
| 23. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. GB Note: Even though Bernard got both scores, Green-Ellis is the one who had 22 carries to just 8 for Bernard. |
| 24. | Ben Tate HOU at Bal |
| 25. | *Daryl Richardson STL at Dal Note: Sat out practice Wednesday to rest his foot - this could become a common occurrence. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 26. | *Trent Richardson IND at SF Note: Will play 'as much as he can handle' in the wake of his trade to the Colts. Should be some semblance of a time-share this week. *** The coaches plan to give Richardson 10-15 touches today. *** |
| 27. | *Felix Jones PIT vs. Chi Note: Got more action than Isaac Redman last week. Named the Steelers' #1 back until Bell returns. |
| 28. | *Giovani Bernard CIN vs. GB Note: Limited by a sore hamstring in practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 29. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf Note: Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an illness. |
| 30. | *Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Mia Note: Boosted profile with Steven Jackson out. |
| 31. | *David Wilson NYG at Car Note: Only saw 24 snaps last week. |
| 32. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND at SF Note: Had 15 carries last week - assume that he's as close to full throttle that he's going to be early this season. Diminished profile in the wake of the Richardson trade. |
| 33. | *Jordan Todman JAC at Sea Note: Todman was the primary backup to MJD last week. MJD's status is 'up-in-the-air' and Todman would be the starter if he can't go. Unfortunately, that would come on the road against the Seahawks. |
| 34. | *Jason Snelling ATL at Mia Note: Got the red zone carry last week, but it's interesting to note that until very late, the Falcons nearly abandoned the run after Steven Jackson got hurt. With Jackson out 2-to-4 weeks, Snelling has a decent opportunity to share the duties with Jacquizz Rodgers. |
| 35. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Ari Note: *** A couple of extra touches likely with Ingram out. *** |
| 36. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Buf |
| 37. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at NO Note: (Toe) Has not practiced this week. *** Limited practice on Friday, expected to play, but I wouldn't expect a full workload. *** |
| 38. | Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ Note: Had 12 carries, including a goal line carry, to 16 for Spiller. |
| 39. | Andre Ellington ARZ at NO Note: Surpassed Stepfan Taylor in the pecking order last week. It's probably just me, but I tend to conflate J.J. Arrington and Andre Ellington in my mind. |
| 40. | *Willis McGahee CLE at Min Note: Signed by the Browns, and he'll step right into being the primary ballcarrier. |
| 41. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. KC |
| 42. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Sea Note: Suffered an ankle tendon strain injury against the Raiders. Tentatively expected to play this week, albeit at Seattle. MJD has expressed guarded optimism, but coach Bradley said his status is 'up-in-the-air.' *** Limited practice Friday. He's listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for a late game. *** |
| 43. | Montee Ball DEN vs. Oak Note: Ball's fumble and Moreno's big day could lead to Ball getting buried in the short-term. |
| 44. | Da'Rel Scott NYG at Car |
| 45. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Jax |
| 46. | *Isaac Redman PIT vs. Chi Note: Suffered a head injury on the opening kickoff. He was cleared from a concussion, but Felix Jones saw a lot more of the work. |
| 47. | Danny Woodhead SD at Ten |
| 48. | Michael Bush CHI at Pit |
| 49. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Det |
| 50. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Atl |
| 51. | Rashad Jennings OAK at Den |
| 52. | Brandon Jacobs NYG at Car Note: Seven carries for four yards - yep, appears to be in midseason form. |
| 53. | Johnathan Franklin GB at Cin Note: No carries the first two weeks, even after Eddie Lacy got hurt last week. Good practice reports this week, will get a chance for some carries against the Bengals. |
| 54. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. TB |
| 55. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Ind |
| 56. | *Bobby Rainey CLE at Min Note: Even with McGahee signed, both Rainey and Ogbonnaya could see work this week in the wake of the Richardson trade. |
| 57. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at Min Note: Even with McGahee signed, both Rainey and Ogbonnaya could see work this week in the wake of the Richardson trade. |
| 58. | Jackie Battle TEN vs. SD |
| 59. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. StL |
| 60. | Leon Washington NE vs. TB |
| 61. | *Donald Brown IND at SF Note: Had seven carries for 30 yards as Bradshaw's lone backup. Buried after the Richardson trade. |
| 62. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Was Note: Healthy scratch the last two weeks, but Bush's injury might change his status. |
| 63. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Oak Note: Just one carry against the Giants - the depth chart is a lie. |
| 64. | Knile Davis KC at Phi |
| 65. | Isaiah Pead STL at Dal Note: Just one carry last week. |
| 66. | Alfonso Smith ARZ at NO |
| 67. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. Chi Note: Got just one carry on Monday night. |
| 68. | *Justin Forsett JAC at Sea Note: Jordan Todman and not Forsett got the carries once MJD left last week. |
| 69. | *Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Chi Note: Will take part in individual activities this week, but isn't expected to play in the next couple of weeks. *** Increased practice activity this week - still not expected to play, but he's getting closer. *** |
| 70. | *Brandon Bolden NE vs. TB Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 71. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Ari Note: Good news - Saints are aggressive in going for it on 4th down! Bad news - they keep running Ingram into the line on said 4th down plays! Sore toe, did not practice Thursday. *** Did not practice all week, unlikely to play. *** |
| 72. | *Ray Rice BAL vs. Hou Note: Suffered a hip flexor injury that didn't need an MRI - coach John Harbaugh said that it didn't appear to be serious. Let's see what happens in practice this week. Has not practiced yet this week, though coach Harbaugh has said that Rice doesn't necessarily need to practice this week to play. *** Listed as doubtful, not expected to play. *** |
| 73. | *Reggie Bush DET at Was Note: The Lions believe that Bush's knee injury is not serious. That's encouraging, but let's see if he practices - teams have a tendency to say that they believe it's not serious. Reports that he's feeling better, but hasn't yet been cleared by team doctors. *** Listed as questionable, but not expected to play. *** |
| 74. | *Shonn Greene TEN vs. SD Note: Out multiple weeks after having arthroscopic knee surgery. |
| 75. | *Eddie Lacy GB at Cin Note: Suffered a concussion on his first carry last week. With the Packers on bye in Week 4, there's a good bet that he won't play this week. Took a step forward in the league's concussion protocol, but hasn't yet been cleared for activity. Must practice Friday in order for him to play this week. *** Did not practice Friday. Mike McCarthy backed off his 'must practice' stance, but Lacy is still unlikely to go. *** |
| 76. | *Steven Jackson ATL at Mia Note: Could be out 2-to-4 weeks with his thigh injury. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Calvin Johnson DET at Was |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN vs. GB Note: Just six catches for 41 yards - he's always had problems with Ike Taylor - I should have accounted for that better. |
| 3. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 4. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. KC |
| 5. | *Julio Jones ATL at Mia Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable but expected to play. *** |
| 6. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. StL Note: No problems with the foot - beat Brandon Flowers regularly. Dealt with a tight back after the game, though. (Back) Did not practice Wednesday, limited to rehab work Thursday. *** Listed as probable, will not need a pain-killing injection before the game. *** |
| 7. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Pit Note: Left practice Thursday with a tight back. |
| 8. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Det |
| 9. | Randall Cobb GB at Cin |
| 10. | Victor Cruz NYG at Car |
| 11. | Jordy Nelson GB at Cin |
| 12. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Phi |
| 13. | *Wes Welker DEN vs. Oak Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 14. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Bal Note: Going through the NFL's concussion protocol. Hasn't yet received clearance from an independent, NFL-appointed doctor, but the Texans are proceeding as if he'll start. Once he gets cleared, we'll move him up. *** Passed through the concussion protocol with flying colors, will start this week.*** |
| 15. | Vincent Jackson TB at NE |
| 16. | *Reggie Wayne IND at SF Note: Has a shoulder injury, but was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 17. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Car Note: Dislocated his finger in the first quarter last week but returned, and x-rays revealed no fractures afterward. Not on the initial injury report Wednesday. |
| 18. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Ari Note: (Foot) Full participant again in practice this week. |
| 19. | Steve Smith CAR vs. NYG |
| 20. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Hou |
| 21. | Julian Edelman NE vs. TB |
| 22. | *Eric Decker DEN vs. Oak Note: *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable. *** |
| 23. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Ind |
| 24. | *Mike Wallace MIA vs. Atl Note: *** (Groin) Listed as probable.*** |
| 25. | James Jones GB at Cin |
| 26. | *Eddie Royal SD at Ten Note: *** (Wrist) Listed as probable. *** |
| 27. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: Suffered a minor hand injury in the win. Not on the Bills' initial injury report. |
| 28. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NO Note: Aggravated his hamstring injury, but vowed to play this week. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Just one limited practice this week, but active this week. *** |
| 29. | Mike Williams TB at NE |
| 30. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Chi |
| 31. | Tavon Austin STL at Dal |
| 32. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Atl |
| 33. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal Note: Was a huge playmaker at the end of the win over the Titans. Could get a lot of targets if Andre Johnson can't go. |
| 34. | Josh Gordon CLE at Min Note: Back from his suspension this week, but who will be throwing to him? |
| 35. | Miles Austin DAL vs. StL |
| 36. | Lance Moore NO vs. Ari Note: I wouldn't panic here - in fact, I'd buy low. |
| 37. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Chi |
| 38. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Jax |
| 39. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. TB |
| 40. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Cle |
| 41. | Nate Burleson DET at Was |
| 42. | *Aaron Dobson NE vs. TB Note: Good news - played and scored. Bad news - a lot of high profile drops. He'd better get in gear before Gronk and Amendola return. |
| 43. | Marlon Brown BAL vs. Hou Note: Followed up his Week 1 breakout performance with a touchdown on six targets. |
| 44. | Rueben Randle NYG at Car |
| 45. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at SF Note: Had a whopping 12 targets last week, thanks in part to DHB's injury. Limited Thursday with a groin injury. *** Held out of practice Friday and will be a game-time decision. *** |
| 46. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Sea |
| 47. | Denarius Moore OAK at Den Note: Rumor has it that his favorite breakfast is a bagel. |
| 48. | *Roddy White ATL at Mia Note: Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. I'm trying to trade him in one 16-team league where we start 3 WRs. Best offer I've gotten so far is Eddie Royal. *** Limited on Friday. *** |
| 49. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. GB |
| 50. | Michael Floyd ARZ at NO |
| 51. | Sidney Rice SEA vs. Jax |
| 52. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Ari |
| 53. | *Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Det Note: Just three targets this week, despite the Redskins playing catch-up nearly three-quarters of the game. *** (Hamstring/hip) Active this week. *** |
| 54. | Chris Givens STL at Dal |
| 55. | Nate Washington TEN vs. SD |
| 56. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Cle |
| 57. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Buf |
| 58. | Rod Streater OAK at Den |
| 59. | Andre Roberts ARZ at NO |
| 60. | Vincent Brown SD at Ten |
| 61. | Harry Douglas ATL at Mia |
| 62. | Stephen Hill NYJ vs. Buf |
| 63. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Pit |
| 64. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. SD Note: Benched for a 'lackadaisical approach to blocking' for a part of Sunday's loss to the Texans. |
| 65. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. KC |
| 66. | Donnie Avery KC at Phi |
| 67. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Det |
| 68. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Jax |
| 69. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Chi |
| 70. | *Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Cle Note: Took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and coach Leslie Frazier said that Patterson deserves to be on the field. |
| 71. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Concussion) Hoping to get clearance to play this week. Got that clearance, full participant in practice. |
| 72. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NYG |
| 73. | Brandon Gibson MIA vs. Atl |
| 74. | *Austin Pettis STL at Dal Note: Had a whopping 11 targets with the Rams playing catch-up last week. |
| 75. | Ace Sanders JAC at Sea |
| 76. | Jason Avant PHI vs. KC |
| 77. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey IND at SF Note: Left with a shoulder injury - MRI came back negative. Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 78. | Greg Little CLE at Min |
| 79. | Davone Bess CLE at Min |
| 80. | Derek Moye PIT vs. Chi Note: Fourth receiver, but he's the only tall one of the bunch, so he might get more action on fade patterns like he did Monday night. |
| 81. | Robert Woods BUF at NYJ |
| 82. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. NYG |
| 83. | Dexter McCluster KC at Phi |
| 84. | *Keenan Allen SD at Ten Note: Could get more action with Malcom Floyd likely out. |
| 85. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. TB Note: (Groin) Will avoid hernia surgery, but he's out for a few more weeks. |
| 86. | *Kendall Wright TEN vs. SD Note: Missed practice Thursday with a concussion. *** Practiced Friday and is listed as probable. *** |
| 87. | *Malcom Floyd SD at Ten Note: Unlikely to play this week after suffering a neck injury against the Eagles. |
| 88. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Sea Note: Two more weeks. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Ari |
| 2. | Jason Witten DAL vs. StL |
| 3. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Oak Note: Nine targets last week - second most on the team. |
| 4. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at Pit Note: Played with a shoulder injury in the second half of the win over the Vikes. Full practice Thursday. |
| 5. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NYG |
| 6. | *Jermichael Finley GB at Cin Note: (Toe) Returned to practice Thursday. |
| 7. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Mia |
| 8. | Jared Cook STL at Dal |
| 9. | Antonio Gates SD at Ten |
| 10. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Atl Note: Even got a goal line carry for a touchdown. |
| 11. | Coby Fleener IND at SF |
| 12. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Min Note: Downgraded because of the quarterback change. |
| 13. | Owen Daniels HOU at Bal |
| 14. | *Brandon Myers NYG at Car Note: Tested for a rib injury and a concussion after the game. Not listed on the injury report this week. |
| 15. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Was |
| 16. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Cle |
| 17. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Det |
| 18. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. GB |
| 19. | Dallas Clark BAL vs. Hou Note: Played just 27 snaps against the Browns. |
| 20. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. Hou |
| 21. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. GB |
| 22. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. Ind Note: Injured his hamstring against the Seahawks, and the 49ers haven't given information on his status yet. Has not practiced yet this week. *** Game-time decision for a late game - not a good set-up.*** |
| 23. | Zach Miller SEA vs. Jax |
| 24. | *Kellen Winslow NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited at practice Wednesday. |
| 25. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. SD |
| 26. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. KC |
| 27. | Tony Scheffler DET at Was |
| 28. | Ben Watson NO vs. Ari |
| 29. | Scott Chandler BUF at NYJ |
| 30. | *Rob Housler ARZ at NO Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 31. | *Heath Miller PIT vs. Chi Note: (Knee) Could be a full participant in practice this week. Full practice Thursday, taking a 'we'll see' approach to this week. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 32. | *Brent Celek PHI vs. KC Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury - and hasn't been frequently targeted before that. Full participant in practice this week, active for Thursday. |
| 33. | Zach Sudfeld NE vs. TB |
| 34. | Garrett Graham HOU at Bal |
| 35. | David Paulson PIT vs. Chi |
| 36. | *Dwayne Allen IND at SF Note: (Hip) Inactive last week. |
| 37. | *Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. Buf |
| 38. | *Joel Dreessen DEN vs. Oak Note: (Knee) Limited Thursday. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
| 39. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. TB Note: (Back/Forearm) Will likely sit out one more week. Limited again Thursday. *** Inactive again this week.*** |
| 40. | *David Ausberry OAK at Den |
| 41. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at Sea Note: (Calf) Could return this week. Just limited Thursday, now seems unlikely to play. |
| 42. | *Anthony Fasano KC at Phi Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday. Inactive Thursday night. |
| 43. | *Fred Davis WAS vs. Det Note: Just two targets last week - Jordan Reed has been getting more action so far. *** Inactive this week with an ankle injury. *** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Calvin Johnson DET at Was |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN vs. GB Note: Just six catches for 41 yards - he's always had problems with Ike Taylor - I should have accounted for that better. |
| 3. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Cle |
| 4. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. KC |
| 5. | Doug Martin TB at NE |
| 6. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Jax |
| 7. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 8. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. KC |
| 9. | *Julio Jones ATL at Mia Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable but expected to play. *** |
| 10. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. StL Note: No problems with the foot - beat Brandon Flowers regularly. Dealt with a tight back after the game, though. (Back) Did not practice Wednesday, limited to rehab work Thursday. *** Listed as probable, will not need a pain-killing injection before the game. *** |
| 11. | Matt Forte CHI at Pit |
| 12. | Jamaal Charles KC at Phi |
| 13. | Arian Foster HOU at Bal |
| 14. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. StL |
| 15. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ Note: Lost a 12-yard catch from last week that actually went to Fred Jackson. |
| 16. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Ari |
| 17. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Pit Note: Left practice Thursday with a tight back. |
| 18. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Det |
| 19. | Randall Cobb GB at Cin |
| 20. | Victor Cruz NYG at Car |
| 21. | Jordy Nelson GB at Cin |
| 22. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Phi |
| 23. | *Wes Welker DEN vs. Oak Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 24. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Det |
| 25. | Julian Edelman NE vs. TB |
| 26. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Ari Note: *** A couple of extra touches likely with Ingram out. *** |
| 27. | Frank Gore SF vs. Ind |
| 28. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. SD |
| 29. | *Trent Richardson IND at SF Note: Will play 'as much as he can handle' in the wake of his trade to the Colts. Should be some semblance of a time-share this week. *** The coaches plan to give Richardson 10-15 touches today. *** |
| 30. | Darren McFadden OAK at Den |
| 31. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Atl |
| 32. | Jason Witten DAL vs. StL |
| 33. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Min Note: Downgraded because of the quarterback change. |
| 34. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Oak Note: Nine targets last week - second most on the team. |
| 35. | Vincent Jackson TB at NE |
| 36. | *Reggie Wayne IND at SF Note: Has a shoulder injury, but was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 37. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Car Note: Dislocated his finger in the first quarter last week but returned, and x-rays revealed no fractures afterward. Not on the initial injury report Wednesday. |
| 38. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Ari Note: (Foot) Full participant again in practice this week. |
| 39. | Steve Smith CAR vs. NYG |
| 40. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Hou |
| 41. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Oak |
| 42. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NYG |
| 43. | Ryan Mathews SD at Ten |
| 44. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. TB |
| 45. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at Pit Note: Played with a shoulder injury in the second half of the win over the Vikes. Full practice Thursday. |
| 46. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NYG |
| 47. | *Jermichael Finley GB at Cin Note: (Toe) Returned to practice Thursday. |
| 48. | *Eric Decker DEN vs. Oak Note: *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable. *** |
| 49. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at SF Note: Had a whopping 12 targets last week, thanks in part to DHB's injury. Limited Thursday with a groin injury. *** Held out of practice Friday and will be a game-time decision. *** |
| 50. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Ind |
| 51. | *Mike Wallace MIA vs. Atl Note: *** (Groin) Listed as probable.*** |
| 52. | James Jones GB at Cin |
| 53. | Miles Austin DAL vs. StL |
| 54. | Mike Williams TB at NE |
| 55. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Mia |
| 56. | Jared Cook STL at Dal |
| 57. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at NO Note: (Toe) Has not practiced this week. *** Limited practice on Friday, expected to play, but I wouldn't expect a full workload. *** |
| 58. | *James Starks GB at Cin Note: Went nuts against the Redskins' awful run defense after Eddie Lacy got hurt. |
| 59. | Ben Tate HOU at Bal |
| 60. | *Joique Bell DET at Was Note: Bush hasn't practiced yet - even if he plays, Bell's profile should be raised this week, and he's got a great matchup this week. *** Bush isn't expected to play - Bell has been bumped up accordingly. *** |
| 61. | *Giovani Bernard CIN vs. GB Note: Limited by a sore hamstring in practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 62. | *Daryl Richardson STL at Dal Note: Sat out practice Wednesday to rest his foot - this could become a common occurrence. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 63. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND at SF Note: Had 15 carries last week - assume that he's as close to full throttle that he's going to be early this season. Diminished profile in the wake of the Richardson trade. |
| 64. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Sea |
| 65. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Chi |
| 66. | *Eddie Royal SD at Ten Note: *** (Wrist) Listed as probable. *** |
| 67. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: Suffered a minor hand injury in the win. Not on the Bills' initial injury report. |
| 68. | Tavon Austin STL at Dal |
| 69. | Lance Moore NO vs. Ari Note: I wouldn't panic here - in fact, I'd buy low. |
| 70. | Antonio Gates SD at Ten |
| 71. | Owen Daniels HOU at Bal |
| 72. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Was |
| 73. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Cle |
| 74. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Atl Note: Even got a goal line carry for a touchdown. |
| 75. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. Ind Note: Injured his hamstring against the Seahawks, and the 49ers haven't given information on his status yet. Has not practiced yet this week. *** Game-time decision for a late game - not a good set-up.*** |
| 76. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. GB Note: Even though Bernard got both scores, Green-Ellis is the one who had 22 carries to just 8 for Bernard. |
| 77. | Denarius Moore OAK at Den Note: Rumor has it that his favorite breakfast is a bagel. |
| 78. | *Felix Jones PIT vs. Chi Note: Got more action than Isaac Redman last week. Named the Steelers' #1 back until Bell returns. |
| 79. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf Note: Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an illness. |
| 80. | *Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Hou Note: Could get a lot more work this week, even if Ray Rice plays. |
| 81. | *Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Mia Note: Boosted profile with Steven Jackson out. |
| 82. | *Ray Rice BAL vs. Hou Note: Suffered a hip flexor injury that didn't need an MRI - coach John Harbaugh said that it didn't appear to be serious. Let's see what happens in practice this week. Has not practiced yet this week, though coach Harbaugh has said that Rice doesn't necessarily need to practice this week to play. *** Listed as doubtful, not expected to play. *** |
| 83. | *Reggie Bush DET at Was Note: The Lions believe that Bush's knee injury is not serious. That's encouraging, but let's see if he practices - teams have a tendency to say that they believe it's not serious. Reports that he's feeling better, but hasn't yet been cleared by team doctors. *** Listed as questionable, but not expected to play. *** |
| 84. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Sea Note: Suffered an ankle tendon strain injury against the Raiders. Tentatively expected to play this week, albeit at Seattle. MJD has expressed guarded optimism, but coach Bradley said his status is 'up-in-the-air.' *** Limited practice Friday. He's listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for a late game. *** |
| 85. | *Jason Snelling ATL at Mia Note: Got the red zone carry last week, but it's interesting to note that until very late, the Falcons nearly abandoned the run after Steven Jackson got hurt. With Jackson out 2-to-4 weeks, Snelling has a decent opportunity to share the duties with Jacquizz Rodgers. |
| 86. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Buf |
| 87. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Atl |
| 88. | Josh Gordon CLE at Min Note: Back from his suspension this week, but who will be throwing to him? |
| 89. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NO Note: Aggravated his hamstring injury, but vowed to play this week. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Just one limited practice this week, but active this week. *** |
| 90. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Bal Note: Going through the NFL's concussion protocol. Hasn't yet received clearance from an independent, NFL-appointed doctor, but the Texans are proceeding as if he'll start. Once he gets cleared, we'll move him up. *** Passed through the concussion protocol with flying colors, will start this week.*** |
| 91. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal Note: Was a huge playmaker at the end of the win over the Titans. Could get a lot of targets if Andre Johnson can't go. |
| 92. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Chi |
| 93. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Jax |
| 94. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. TB |
| 95. | Rueben Randle NYG at Car |
| 96. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Cle |
| 97. | *Roddy White ATL at Mia Note: Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. I'm trying to trade him in one 16-team league where we start 3 WRs. Best offer I've gotten so far is Eddie Royal. *** Limited on Friday. *** |
| 98. | Nate Burleson DET at Was |
| 99. | *Aaron Dobson NE vs. TB Note: Good news - played and scored. Bad news - a lot of high profile drops. He'd better get in gear before Gronk and Amendola return. |
| 100. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. GB |
| 101. | Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ Note: Had 12 carries, including a goal line carry, to 16 for Spiller. |
| 102. | *David Wilson NYG at Car Note: Only saw 24 snaps last week. |
| 103. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. KC |
| 104. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Ari Note: Good news - Saints are aggressive in going for it on 4th down! Bad news - they keep running Ingram into the line on said 4th down plays! Sore toe, did not practice Thursday. *** Did not practice all week, unlikely to play. *** |
| 105. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Ari Note: *** A couple of extra touches likely with Ingram out. *** |
| 106. | Montee Ball DEN vs. Oak Note: Ball's fumble and Moreno's big day could lead to Ball getting buried in the short-term. |
| 107. | *Donald Brown IND at SF Note: Had seven carries for 30 yards as Bradshaw's lone backup. Buried after the Richardson trade. |
| 108. | Da'Rel Scott NYG at Car |
| 109. | *Brandon Myers NYG at Car Note: Tested for a rib injury and a concussion after the game. Not listed on the injury report this week. |
| 110. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. GB |
| 111. | Coby Fleener IND at SF |
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Prater DEN vs. Oak |
| 2. | Matt Bryant ATL at Mia |
| 3. | Alex Henery PHI vs. KC |
| 4. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Cle |
| 5. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. TB |
| 6. | Josh Brown NYG at Car |
| 7. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Hou Note: Missed two kicks against the Browns (50, 44). |
| 8. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Den |
| 9. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Jax |
| 10. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Dal |
| 11. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Ind |
| 12. | Robbie Gould CHI at Pit |
| 13. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. GB |
| 14. | Adam Vinatieri IND at SF |
| 15. | Mason Crosby GB at Cin |
| 16. | Garrett Hartley NO vs. Ari |
| 17. | Jay Feely ARZ at NO |
| 18. | Nick Novak SD at Ten |
| 19. | *Randy Bullock HOU at Bal Note: Bullock has missed four of his five attempts this year, including multiple misses on a potential game-winner against the Titans. |
| 20. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. StL |
| 21. | David Akers DET at Was Note: Missed two kicks against Arizona (one blocked), continuing his bad run from last year. |
| 22. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. SD |
| 23. | Billy Cundiff CLE at Min |
| 24. | Ryan Succop KC at Phi |
| 25. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. Atl |
| 26. | *Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Chi Note: (Hamstring) Made his only field goal attempt Monday night, and the team cut Shayne Graham on Tuesday. |
| 27. | Graham Gano CAR vs. NYG |
| 28. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Buf |
| 29. | Josh Scobee JAC at Sea |
| 30. | *John Potter WAS vs. Det |
| 31. | Dan Carpenter BUF at NYJ |
| 32. | Rian Lindell TB at NE Note: Bad miss late led to the Saints' go-ahead drive. |
| 33. | *Dustin Hopkins BUF at NYJ Note: (Groin) Was able to take part in some kicking activity Monday. |
| 34. | *Kai Forbath WAS vs. Det Note: (Groin) Isn't likely to attempt kicking again until Friday. *** Out again this week. *** |
Defenses
| 1. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. Jax Note: Brandon Browner (hamstring) could return this week. |
| 2. | Chicago Bears at Pit |
| 3. | New England Patriots vs. TB |
| 4. | *San Francisco 49ers vs. Ind Note: Eric Reid suffered a concussion in the loss to Seattle. |
| 5. | *Denver Broncos vs. Oak Note: As Gob Bluth frequently said, 'I've made a huge mistake.' Denver obviously is not the #30 defense. This is their proper ranking. |
| 6. | Houston Texans at Bal |
| 7. | Miami Dolphins vs. Atl |
| 8. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
| 9. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Cle |
| 10. | Dallas Cowboys vs. StL |
| 11. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chi |
| 12. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Hou |
| 13. | Tennessee Titans vs. SD |
| 14. | St. Louis Rams at Dal |
| 15. | New York Giants at Car |
| 16. | Atlanta Falcons at Mia |
| 17. | Buffalo Bills at NYJ |
| 18. | San Diego Chargers at Ten |
| 19. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NE Note: Dashon Goldson has been suspended one game for a helmet-to-helmet hit. |
| 20. | *Philadelphia Eagles vs. KC Note: Bradley Fletcher (concussion) could return this week. |
| 21. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. GB Note: Michael Johnson (head) and Robert Geathers (elbow) were banged up in the Monday night win. Johnson returned to action, however. |
| 22. | New Orleans Saints vs. Ari |
| 23. | Cleveland Browns at Min |
| 24. | *Kansas City Chiefs at Phi Note: Brandon Flowers (knee) was limited in practice Tuesday. |
| 25. | Oakland Raiders at Den |
| 26. | Green Bay Packers at Cin |
| 27. | Detroit Lions at Was |
| 28. | Indianapolis Colts at SF |
| 29. | *Carolina Panthers vs. NYG Note: Charles Godfrey (Achilles' tendon) is out for the season. |
| 30. | Arizona Cardinals at NO |
| 31. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Sea |
| 32. | *Washington Redskins vs. Det Note: Brandon Meriweather somehow avoided a suspension for his helmet-to-helmet, concussion-causing hit on Eddie Lacy, but suffered a concussion of his own later in that game. |
