This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
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 "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments.
Sunday Update complete
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 "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Josh Allen BUF vs. JAX |
| 2. | Lamar Jackson BAL at DAL |
| 3. | Jalen Hurts PHI at NO |
| 4. | Patrick Mahomes KC at ATL |
| 5. | *Kyler Murray ARZ vs. DET Note: The only negative from Murray's line Sunday was that the Cardinals were so far ahead that they didn't need to throw much in the second half. |
| 6. | C.J. Stroud HOU at MIN |
| 7. | Jayden Daniels WAS at CIN |
| 8. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. WAS |
| 9. | Jared Goff DET at ARI |
| 10. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. BAL |
| 11. | Brock Purdy SF at LAR |
| 12. | *Anthony Richardson IND vs. CHI Note: Frustrating day for Richardson, who missed a few passes and had others dropped by his receivers. A late TD pass salvaged some of his day, but it was ugly on both sides of the ball for the Colts nearly all day. |
| 13. | *Derek Carr NO vs. PHI Note: Carr threw the ball only 16 times because the running game was working so well, and because the Saints were getting so many chunk plays that they didn't have long drives. |
| 14. | *Geno Smith SEA vs. MIA Note: Smith had to throw a whopping 44 times in the win over the Pats. |
| 15. | Kirk Cousins ATL vs. KC |
| 16. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. DEN |
| 17. | Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. NE |
| 18. | Sam Darnold MIN vs. HOU |
| 19. | *Justin Fields PIT vs. LAC Note: Fields is in line for a third consecutive start this week against the Chargers. |
| 20. | Deshaun Watson CLE vs. NYG |
| 21. | Gardner Minshew LV vs. CAR |
| 22. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at BUF Note: Lawrence was under siege from the Browns' pass rush all day, and now has a prime-time road game against the Bills on Monday night. |
| 23. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. SF Note: Stafford is now missing Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and a good chunk of his offensive line. At least he'll face an angry Niners team this week. |
| 24. | *Caleb Williams CHI at IND Note: Williams was sacked a whopping seven times against the Texans on Sunday night, and most of those were not a reflection of him trying to extend the play, but rather him being under immediate pressure. |
| 25. | Daniel Jones NYG at CLE |
| 26. | *Will Levis TEN vs. GB Note: Levis had another preposterous turnover, this time on a bad lateral in the red zone. |
| 27. | *Andy Dalton CAR at LV Note: Dalton is starting ahead of Bryce Young this week against the Raiders. |
| 28. | *Skylar Thompson MIA at SEA Note: Thompson is in line to start Week 3 against Seattle, while the Dolphins are still deciding whether or not to put Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on IR. The Dolphins claimed Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad and he'll be the backup. |
| 29. | *Justin Herbert LAC at PIT Note: Herbert got rolled up on in the third quarter against the Panthers and suffered a lower leg injury. He's day-to-day, and x-rays were negative for a fracture. Herbert was a non-participant Wednesday, but was present for the start of practice on Thursday. ***Herbert's injury has been classified as a high-ankle sprain, and he's a game-time decision after not practicing on Friday.*** |
| 30. | *Jacoby Brissett NE at NYJ Note: ***Brissett will remain the starter next week despite getting benched against the Jets in the fourth quarter on Thursday night.*** |
| 31. | *Malik Willis GB at TEN Note: Willis will probably have to throw it more than 14 times this week in his 'revenge game' against the Titans. Jordan Love might come back this week after all. ***Willis is likely to start at quarterback, after Love had limited practices all week.*** |
| 32. | *Bo Nix DEN at TB Note: Nix threw two interceptions in the loss to the Steelers, including one in the end zone. |
| 33. | *Easton Stick LAC at PIT Note: ***Teammate Justin Herbert (ankle) is a game-time decision. Stick would likely be the pivot in Herbert can't play.*** |
| 34. | *Jordan Love GB at TEN Note: Love (MCL) had a limited practice Wednesday, took part in Thursday's padded practice and might be available to play Sunday. I'm going to wait to move him up until after the Friday's practice and perhaps until after the Packers weigh in on Saturday. ***Malik Willis is likely to start - Love was limited all week.*** |
| 35. | *Russell Wilson PIT vs. LAC Note: Wilson (calf) is slated for the same limited practice schedule this week and will be the emergency No. 3 quarterback. Wilson (calf) was limited on Wednesday. |
| 36. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at SEA Note: Tagovailoa (concussion) is meeting with independent neurologists and the Dolphins are putting him on IR to give him ample time to progress through the concussion protocol. |
| 37. | *Bryce Young CAR at LV Note: After a second disastrous performance by Young and a night of studying film on Sunday night, new head coach Dave Canales decided to bench Young and install Andy Dalton as the starter. Young is not on the trade block despite getting benched this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. KC |
| 2. | Saquon Barkley PHI at NO |
| 3. | *Jordan Mason SF at LAR Note: Mason has had two 100+ games to begin the season. |
| 4. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. NE |
| 5. | *Jonathan Taylor IND vs. CHI Note: The Colts strangely didn't use Taylor in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Packers and confirmed after the game that he wasn't injured. |
| 6. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. PHI |
| 7. | De'Von Achane MIA at SEA |
| 8. | James Cook BUF vs. JAX |
| 9. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at ARI |
| 10. | *Josh Jacobs GB at TEN Note: Jacobs (back) has been limited in both practices this week, much as he did last week. ***Jacobs was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 11. | *Derrick Henry BAL at DAL Note: Henry had one big run, but the rest of the day was a grind against the Raiders. |
| 12. | James Conner ARZ vs. DET |
| 13. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ |
| 14. | Kyren Williams LA vs. SF |
| 15. | *Brian Robinson WAS at CIN Note: Robinson will be up against the Bengals, who essentially have no healthy defensive tackles. |
| 16. | Travis Etienne JAC at BUF |
| 17. | David Montgomery DET at ARI |
| 18. | *J.K. Dobbins LAC at PIT Note: Dobbins and the Chargers' run game is rolling, but the competition toughens this week against the Steelers. |
| 19. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. GB |
| 20. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. MIA Note: Teammate Kenneth Walker hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Walker is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 21. | Najee Harris PIT vs. LAC |
| 22. | *Rachaad White TB vs. DEN Note: White suffered a groin injury in the first half against the Lions, and while he missed a few snaps, he played through it. White (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday. ***White upgraded to a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. HOU Note: Jones was examined for a rib issue after losing a fumble at the goal line late in the third quarter last week. Ty Chandler ran for more yards than Jones, with many of those yards coming in the second half. Jones was limited Wednesday with a hip issue, but practiced fully on Thursday. |
| 24. | Zamir White LV vs. CAR |
| 25. | Zack Moss CIN vs. WAS |
| 26. | *D'Andre Swift CHI at IND Note: The Bears can't get the ground game going - Swift had a paltry 18 yards on 14 carries on Sunday night. The Colts are next, and they've been gashed on the ground over the first two games, so there's some hope. |
| 27. | Devin Singletary NYG at CLE |
| 28. | *Cam Akers HOU at MIN Note: Akers filled in on Sunday night after Joe Mixon (ankle) got hurt. He had seven carries for 32 yards, but also lost a fumble. Both Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce have sat out the first two practices of the week. Akers might be in line to start, and be backed up by Dare Ogunbowale. ***Both Mixon and Pierce have been ruled out.*** |
| 29. | Jerome Ford CLE vs. NYG |
| 30. | Javonte Williams DEN at TB |
| 31. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at LV |
| 32. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. LAC |
| 33. | *D'Onta Foreman CLE vs. NYG Note: Foreman got the Browns' first carry against Jacksonville and had 15 total touches. |
| 34. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. BAL |
| 35. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. BAL Note: With the Cowboys falling behind so early, Elliott had only eight touches last week, but it also wasn't just the game situation that was limiting him, as Rico Dowdle started and even Deuce Vaughn saw fist quarter action. |
| 36. | *Carson Steele KC at ATL Note: Steele will likely move into the starting role with Isiah Pacheco (fibula) out. The Chiefs just signed Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, and he might play a role eventually. I suspect that Samaje Perine will see a bigger role than he's been getting, too. ***Hunt will not be elevated from the practice squad this week, so the three backs for the Chiefs will be Steele, Samaje Perine and Keaontay Ingram.*** |
| 37. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at TB Note: McLaughlin played just 17 snaps and had three carries in the loss to the Steelers. |
| 38. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. DEN Note: Irving could get more work this week, pending Rachaad White's groin injury. White was limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 39. | Braelon Allen NYJ vs. NE |
| 40. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. KC Note: Allgeier played only 13 offensive snaps, but got 10 touches on those snaps. Still, it's clear that his share of the offense is smaller than last season. Allgeier (hip) fully practiced Thursday after having a limited practice Wednesday. |
| 41. | Austin Ekeler WAS at CIN |
| 42. | Alexander Mattison LV vs. CAR |
| 43. | Jaylen Wright MIA at SEA |
| 44. | Ty Chandler MIN vs. HOU |
| 45. | Ray Davis BUF vs. JAX |
| 46. | *Samaje Perine KC at ATL Note: Perine played just nine snaps last week, but with Isiah Pacheco out, Perine will likely play a bigger role. |
| 47. | Gus Edwards LAC at PIT |
| 48. | Jamaal Williams NO vs. PHI |
| 49. | Justice Hill BAL at DAL |
| 50. | Antonio Gibson NE at NYJ |
| 51. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. WAS Note: Brown played just 13 snaps in the loss to the Chiefs, compared to 51 for Zack Moss. |
| 52. | Khalil Herbert CHI at IND |
| 53. | Trey Benson ARZ vs. DET |
| 54. | Emanuel Wilson GB at TEN |
| 55. | *Roschon Johnson CHI at IND Note: ***Johnson will likely be active Sunday, as teammate Travis Homer (finger) has been placed on IR.*** |
| 56. | *Dare Ogunbowale HOU at MIN Note: ***Ogunbowale will back up Cam Akers, with both Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) ruled out.*** |
| 57. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at NO |
| 58. | Ronnie Rivers LA vs. SF |
| 59. | Tyrone Tracy NYG at CLE |
| 60. | Will Shipley PHI at NO |
| 61. | Blake Corum LA vs. SF |
| 62. | Miles Sanders CAR at LV |
| 63. | Isaac Guerendo SF at LAR |
| 64. | *Tank Bigsby JAC at BUF Note: Bigsby suffered a shoulder injury on a kickoff return, leaving D'Ernest Johnson next in line behind Travis Etienne. Bigsby practiced in a limited capacity in the Jaguars' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Bigsby was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 65. | *Joe Mixon HOU at MIN Note: Mixon suffered an ankle injury Sunday night and only played seven snaps after the injury. The Texans have said it's 'not a long-term issue' but they were also noncommittal about this week. Mixon has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Mixon has been ruled out.*** |
| 66. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. MIA Note: Walker (oblique) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice. ***Walker returned to a limited practice Friday, but is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 67. | *Tyjae Spears TEN vs. GB Note: Spears sprained an ankle in the loss to the Jets, though the injury is considered a minor injury. Spears (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, and was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Spears fully practiced Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 68. | *Pierre Strong CLE vs. NYG Note: Strong is week-to-week with a hamstring issue. Has missed the first two practices this week. ***Strong has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 69. | *Dameon Pierce HOU at MIN Note: Pierce (hamstring) did not play Sunday night. His status has more pertinence now that Joe Mixon is dealing with a hamstring injury. Pierce has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Both Pierce and Joe Mixon have been ruled out.*** |
| 70. | *Kareem Hunt at Note: The Chiefs signed Hunt to their practice squad on Tuesday with Isiah Pacheco (fibula) out 6-to-8 weeks. ***Hunt will not be elevated from the practice squad this week.*** |
| 71. | *Jeff Wilson MIA at SEA Note: Wilson (oblique) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, as was Raheem Mostert (chest). ***Wilson (oblique) has been cleared to play, while Raheem Mostert (chest) is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 72. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at SEA Note: Mostert (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. ***Downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 73. | *Christian McCaffrey SF at LAR Note: McCaffrey could miss at least six weeks with his Achilles' tendinitis. |
| 74. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at ATL Note: Pacheco (broken fibula) will be out 6-to-8 weeks. |
| 75. | *MarShawn Lloyd GB at TEN Note: Lloyd sprained his ankle in his NFL debut in Week 2 and now has been placed on IR. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. BAL Note: Lamb (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday. ***Lamb was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 2. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at ARI Note: St. Brown was forced out on the final series against the Bucs with a lower leg soft-tissue injury, but coach Dan Campbell said that 'he'll be good.' Full participant in practice Wednesday. |
| 3. | *Justin Jefferson MIN vs. HOU Note: Jefferson (right quad) is day-to-day after being forced out of Sunday's win over the Niners. Jefferson was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but after Thursday's practice he said he for sure plans to play this week. ***Jefferson has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 4. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. WAS Note: Chase really needs Tee Higgins (hamstring) to return - he was bracketed by a safety almost all game against the Chiefs. |
| 5. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. NE |
| 6. | *Nico Collins HOU at MIN Note: Collins (hip/foot) sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, and then was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 7. | Rashee Rice KC at ATL |
| 8. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at SEA Note: Downgraded a little with Skylar Thompson starting at QB. |
| 9. | Mike Evans TB vs. DEN |
| 10. | Davante Adams LV vs. CAR |
| 11. | DJ Moore CHI at IND |
| 12. | DeVonta Smith PHI at NO |
| 13. | *Brandon Aiyuk SF at LAR Note: Aiyuk has been pretty quiet so far, but he'll need to be a bigger part of the offense with Deebo Samuel (calf) ruled out. |
| 14. | *Chris Olave NO vs. PHI Note: Olave was *this* close to having a big day last week, twice getting tackled inside the 10-yard line, including once at the 1-yard line. |
| 15. | Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. DET |
| 16. | Drake London ATL vs. KC |
| 17. | Chris Godwin TB vs. DEN |
| 18. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIA Note: Metcalf sat out practice Wednesday with a hand injury. |
| 19. | Stefon Diggs HOU at MIN |
| 20. | George Pickens PIT vs. LAC |
| 21. | *Malik Nabers NYG at CLE Note: Nabers had 18 targets against the Commanders, but chances are he'll find tougher sledding against the Browns. |
| 22. | *Jameson Williams DET at ARI Note: Williams is up to 20 targets and 200 receiving yards through two games. |
| 23. | Zay Flowers BAL at DAL |
| 24. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at SEA |
| 25. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. GB |
| 26. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. MIA |
| 27. | *Amari Cooper CLE vs. NYG Note: Cooper struggled with drops against the Jaguars. |
| 28. | *Michael Pittman IND vs. CHI Note: ***PIttman popped up on the injury list Friday as questionable with back and calf issues, and sat out Friday's practice. The Colts still believe that he'll be able to play Sunday.*** |
| 29. | Xavier Worthy KC at ATL |
| 30. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. JAX |
| 31. | Rashid Shaheed NO vs. PHI |
| 32. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. WAS Note: Higgins (hamstring) is making progress and might benefit from the Bengals playing on Monday night, getting the extra day of rest. Higgins was limited in the Bengals' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Higgins should be available for Monday night's game against the Commanders, and so far the Bengals haven't suggested that he'll be limited in any way.*** |
| 33. | *Diontae Johnson CAR at LV Note: Johnson is the likely beneficiary of the Panthers' installing Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback over Bryce Young. |
| 34. | Terry McLaurin WAS at CIN |
| 35. | Christian Kirk JAC at BUF |
| 36. | *Tank Dell HOU at MIN Note: Dell was only targeted four times Sunday night and dropped a well-thrown deep ball. |
| 37. | Courtland Sutton DEN at TB |
| 38. | Brian Thomas JAC at BUF |
| 39. | *Jayden Reed GB at TEN Note: Reed (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Reed was limited on Thursday and Friday, but that was good enough to get him cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 40. | *Jauan Jennings SF at LAR Note: I expect a bigger role for Jennings with Deebo Samuel (calf) out. |
| 41. | Demarcus Robinson LA vs. SF |
| 42. | Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. NYG |
| 43. | Gabe Davis JAC at BUF |
| 44. | Allen Lazard NYJ vs. NE |
| 45. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. MIA Note: Lockett (thigh) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 46. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. BAL |
| 47. | Romeo Doubs GB at TEN |
| 48. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. KC |
| 49. | Ladd McConkey LAC at PIT |
| 50. | *Rome Odunze CHI at IND Note: Odunze (knee) was able to play through his injury Sunday night and was targeted five times in the loss to the Texans. Odunze has had a pair of limited practices this week. ***Odunze has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 51. | *Jalen Nailor MIN vs. HOU Note: Nailor hasn't had much volume, but he scored again last week and both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are banged up. |
| 52. | Keon Coleman BUF vs. JAX |
| 53. | *Christian Watson GB at TEN Note: Watson didn't even get one of the 14 targets from Malik Willis in the win over the Colts. |
| 54. | Quentin Johnston LAC at PIT |
| 55. | Adam Thielen CAR at LV |
| 56. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. CAR |
| 57. | Michael Wilson ARZ vs. DET |
| 58. | Alec Pierce IND vs. CHI |
| 59. | Tyler Johnson LA vs. SF |
| 60. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. GB |
| 61. | *Joshua Palmer LAC at PIT Note: Palmer (calf/elbow) has not yet practiced this week, though he was working out on the side on Thursday. ***Palmer is listed as questionable after being limited in practice this week. He's also dealing with a quarterback with a high-ankle sprain.*** |
| 62. | Curtis Samuel BUF vs. JAX |
| 63. | *Greg Dortch ARZ vs. DET Note: ***Dortch is listed as questionable after being limited with a hamstring injury Friday.*** |
| 64. | Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. WAS |
| 65. | *Josh Downs IND vs. CHI Note: Downs was a full practice participant Wednesday and should return to action this week. ***Downs has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 66. | Dontayvion Wicks GB at TEN |
| 67. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. KC |
| 68. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at CLE |
| 69. | Ja'Lynn Polk NE at NYJ |
| 70. | *Jordan Whittington LA vs. SF Note: Whittington played every snap on offense in the second half of Sunday's loss to Arizona and might be the second receiver behind Demarcus Robinson this week for the Rams. |
| 71. | Noah Brown WAS at CIN |
| 72. | Adonai Mitchell IND vs. CHI |
| 73. | Jahan Dotson PHI at NO |
| 74. | Xavier Legette CAR at LV |
| 75. | Mike Williams NYJ vs. NE |
| 76. | *Josh Reynolds DEN at TB Note: Reynolds (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 77. | Tim Patrick DET at ARI |
| 78. | DeMario Douglas NE at NYJ |
| 79. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. DEN |
| 80. | Troy Franklin DEN at TB |
| 81. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. SF |
| 82. | Jermaine Burton CIN vs. WAS |
| 83. | *Keenan Allen CHI at IND Note: Allen (heel) sat out the Sunday loss to the Texans. Allen (heel) has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 84. | *Jordan Addison MIN vs. HOU Note: The Vikings are hopeful that Addison (ankle) will be able to return in Week 3. Addison was a non-participant Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 85. | *Roman Wilson PIT vs. LAC Note: Wilson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and might make his NFL debut this week. |
| 86. | Malik Washington MIA at SEA |
| 87. | *Deebo Samuel SF at LAR Note: Samuel (calf) is expected to have a multi-week absence, and didn't practice on Thursday. |
| 88. | *A.J. Brown PHI at NO Note: Brown (hamstring) is expected to miss at least another week due to his injury suffered in practice last week. Brown has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Brown was ruled out for Sunday's game.*** |
| 89. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. SF Note: Kupp (ankle) is expected to be out 'an extended period of time' and an IR trip is possible. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 90. | Puka Nacua LA vs. SF |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. DET |
| 2. | Brock Bowers LV vs. CAR |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC at ATL |
| 4. | *Sam LaPorta DET at ARI Note: LaPorta has been hurt by Jameson Williams's emergence, as he was targeted just thrice on Jared Goff's 55 passes. |
| 5. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. KC Note: Pitts had a quiet night on Monday, but faces a Chiefs team that's been giving up copious targets and yards by opposing tight ends. |
| 6. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. JAX |
| 7. | Mark Andrews BAL at DAL |
| 8. | Dallas Goedert PHI at NO |
| 9. | Hunter Henry NE at NYJ |
| 10. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. LAC |
| 11. | Colby Parkinson LA vs. SF |
| 12. | *Jake Ferguson DAL vs. BAL Note: Ferguson was 'really close' to playing last week against the Saints, and is likely coming back against the Ravens this week. I'll wait until he actually practices before elevating him. Back-to-back limited practices so far this week. ***Ferguson was a full practice participant Friday and cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | *Mike Gesicki CIN vs. WAS Note: The Bengals' tight ends were heavily targeted against the Chiefs - is this the start of a trend, or a matchup advantage? Gesicki (calf) was limited at the Bengals' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list after being a full participant in Saturday's practice.*** |
| 14. | Isaiah Likely BAL at DAL |
| 15. | Zach Ertz WAS at CIN |
| 16. | Jonnu Smith MIA at SEA |
| 17. | *Dalton Schultz HOU at MIN Note: Schultz (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 18. | *Tucker Kraft GB at TEN Note: Kraft (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday. ***Much like Jayden Reed, Kraft was limited Friday and yet was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. GB |
| 20. | Juwan Johnson NO vs. PHI |
| 21. | Luke Schoonmaker DAL vs. BAL |
| 22. | Cole Kmet CHI at IND |
| 23. | *Noah Fant SEA vs. MIA Note: Fant (toe) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Fant was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 24. | Cade Otton TB vs. DEN |
| 25. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. NE |
| 26. | Brenton Strange JAC at BUF |
| 27. | *Jordan Akins CLE vs. NYG Note: Targeted just once despite David Njoku sitting out against the Jaguars. ***Starting again this week with David Njoku (ankle) out.*** |
| 28. | Luke Musgrave GB at TEN |
| 29. | Theo Johnson NYG at CLE |
| 30. | Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR at LV |
| 31. | Luke Farrell JAC at BUF |
| 32. | *Greg Dulcich DEN at TB Note: Dulcich was targeted eight times last week, but netted just 16 receiving yards. Dulcich (knee/ankle) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 33. | *Hayden Hurst LAC at PIT Note: Hurst (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 34. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. JAX |
| 35. | *Taysom Hill NO vs. PHI Note: Hill went to the hospital with a chest injury, but avoided any major injury. Hill sat out Wednesday and was limited Thursday. ***Downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 36. | *George Kittle SF at LAR Note: Kittle sat out practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury after feeling tightness in Wednesday's practice. ***Downgraded to out.*** |
| 37. | *Evan Engram JAC at BUF Note: After injuring his hamstring in warmups last week, Engram is 'week-to-week', though there's some measure of optimism from coach Doug Pederson about Engram's availability. Engram did not practice Thursday and it seems unlikely that he'll play Monday night. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 38. | *David Njoku CLE vs. NYG Note: Njoku (ankle) hasn't been ruled out yet for Week 3. Njoku hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. BAL Note: Lamb (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday. ***Lamb was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 2. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. KC |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley PHI at NO |
| 4. | *Jordan Mason SF at LAR Note: Mason has had two 100+ games to begin the season. |
| 5. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. NE |
| 6. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at ARI Note: St. Brown was forced out on the final series against the Bucs with a lower leg soft-tissue injury, but coach Dan Campbell said that 'he'll be good.' Full participant in practice Wednesday. |
| 7. | *Justin Jefferson MIN vs. HOU Note: Jefferson (right quad) is day-to-day after being forced out of Sunday's win over the Niners. Jefferson was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but after Thursday's practice he said he for sure plans to play this week. ***Jefferson has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 8. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at SEA Note: Downgraded a little with Skylar Thompson starting at QB. |
| 9. | *Jonathan Taylor IND vs. CHI Note: The Colts strangely didn't use Taylor in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Packers and confirmed after the game that he wasn't injured. |
| 10. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. PHI |
| 11. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. WAS Note: Chase really needs Tee Higgins (hamstring) to return - he was bracketed by a safety almost all game against the Chiefs. |
| 12. | De'Von Achane MIA at SEA |
| 13. | James Cook BUF vs. JAX |
| 14. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. NE |
| 15. | Rashee Rice KC at ATL |
| 16. | Mike Evans TB vs. DEN |
| 17. | *Nico Collins HOU at MIN Note: Collins (hip/foot) sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, and then was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | Davante Adams LV vs. CAR |
| 19. | *Josh Jacobs GB at TEN Note: Jacobs (back) has been limited in both practices this week, much as he did last week. ***Jacobs was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 20. | *Derrick Henry BAL at DAL Note: Henry had one big run, but the rest of the day was a grind against the Raiders. |
| 21. | James Conner ARZ vs. DET |
| 22. | Kyren Williams LA vs. SF |
| 23. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ |
| 24. | DJ Moore CHI at IND |
| 25. | DeVonta Smith PHI at NO |
| 26. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at ARI |
| 27. | *Brian Robinson WAS at CIN Note: Robinson will be up against the Bengals, who essentially have no healthy defensive tackles. |
| 28. | *J.K. Dobbins LAC at PIT Note: Dobbins and the Chargers' run game is rolling, but the competition toughens this week against the Steelers. |
| 29. | Travis Etienne JAC at BUF |
| 30. | David Montgomery DET at ARI |
| 31. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. GB |
| 32. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. MIA Note: Teammate Kenneth Walker hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Walker is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 33. | *Brandon Aiyuk SF at LAR Note: Aiyuk has been pretty quiet so far, but he'll need to be a bigger part of the offense with Deebo Samuel (calf) ruled out. |
| 34. | *Chris Olave NO vs. PHI Note: Olave was *this* close to having a big day last week, twice getting tackled inside the 10-yard line, including once at the 1-yard line. |
| 35. | Stefon Diggs HOU at MIN |
| 36. | Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. DET |
| 37. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. DET |
| 38. | Drake London ATL vs. KC |
| 39. | Travis Kelce KC at ATL |
| 40. | Chris Godwin TB vs. DEN |
| 41. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIA Note: Metcalf sat out practice Wednesday with a hand injury. |
| 42. | Najee Harris PIT vs. LAC |
| 43. | Brock Bowers LV vs. CAR |
| 44. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. KC Note: Pitts had a quiet night on Monday, but faces a Chiefs team that's been giving up copious targets and yards by opposing tight ends. |
| 45. | *Rachaad White TB vs. DEN Note: White suffered a groin injury in the first half against the Lions, and while he missed a few snaps, he played through it. White (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday. ***White upgraded to a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 46. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. HOU Note: Jones was examined for a rib issue after losing a fumble at the goal line late in the third quarter last week. Ty Chandler ran for more yards than Jones, with many of those yards coming in the second half. Jones was limited Wednesday with a hip issue, but practiced fully on Thursday. |
| 47. | George Pickens PIT vs. LAC |
| 48. | *Malik Nabers NYG at CLE Note: Nabers had 18 targets against the Commanders, but chances are he'll find tougher sledding against the Browns. |
| 49. | *Jameson Williams DET at ARI Note: Williams is up to 20 targets and 200 receiving yards through two games. |
| 50. | Zay Flowers BAL at DAL |
| 51. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at SEA |
| 52. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. GB |
| 53. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. MIA |
| 54. | *Sam LaPorta DET at ARI Note: LaPorta has been hurt by Jameson Williams's emergence, as he was targeted just thrice on Jared Goff's 55 passes. |
| 55. | *Amari Cooper CLE vs. NYG Note: Cooper struggled with drops against the Jaguars. |
| 56. | *Michael Pittman IND vs. CHI Note: ***PIttman popped up on the injury list Friday as questionable with back and calf issues, and sat out Friday's practice. The Colts still believe that he'll be able to play Sunday.*** |
| 57. | Zamir White LV vs. CAR |
| 58. | Zack Moss CIN vs. WAS |
| 59. | *D'Andre Swift CHI at IND Note: The Bears can't get the ground game going - Swift had a paltry 18 yards on 14 carries on Sunday night. The Colts are next, and they've been gashed on the ground over the first two games, so there's some hope. |
| 60. | Devin Singletary NYG at CLE |
| 61. | *Cam Akers HOU at MIN Note: Akers filled in on Sunday night after Joe Mixon (ankle) got hurt. He had seven carries for 32 yards, but also lost a fumble. Both Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce have sat out the first two practices of the week. Akers might be in line to start, and be backed up by Dare Ogunbowale. ***Both Mixon and Pierce have been ruled out.*** |
| 62. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at LV |
| 63. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. JAX |
| 64. | Mark Andrews BAL at DAL |
| 65. | Xavier Worthy KC at ATL |
| 66. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. JAX |
| 67. | Rashid Shaheed NO vs. PHI |
| 68. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. WAS Note: Higgins (hamstring) is making progress and might benefit from the Bengals playing on Monday night, getting the extra day of rest. Higgins was limited in the Bengals' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Higgins should be available for Monday night's game against the Commanders, and so far the Bengals haven't suggested that he'll be limited in any way.*** |
| 69. | *Diontae Johnson CAR at LV Note: Johnson is the likely beneficiary of the Panthers' installing Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback over Bryce Young. |
| 70. | Jerome Ford CLE vs. NYG |
| 71. | *Carson Steele KC at ATL Note: Steele will likely move into the starting role with Isiah Pacheco (fibula) out. The Chiefs just signed Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, and he might play a role eventually. I suspect that Samaje Perine will see a bigger role than he's been getting, too. ***Hunt will not be elevated from the practice squad this week, so the three backs for the Chiefs will be Steele, Samaje Perine and Keaontay Ingram.*** |
| 72. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. LAC |
| 73. | *D'Onta Foreman CLE vs. NYG Note: Foreman got the Browns' first carry against Jacksonville and had 15 total touches. |
| 74. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. BAL |
| 75. | Javonte Williams DEN at TB |
| 76. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. BAL Note: With the Cowboys falling behind so early, Elliott had only eight touches last week, but it also wasn't just the game situation that was limiting him, as Rico Dowdle started and even Deuce Vaughn saw fist quarter action. |
| 77. | Terry McLaurin WAS at CIN |
| 78. | Christian Kirk JAC at BUF |
| 79. | *Tank Dell HOU at MIN Note: Dell was only targeted four times Sunday night and dropped a well-thrown deep ball. |
| 80. | Courtland Sutton DEN at TB |
| 81. | Brian Thomas JAC at BUF |
| 82. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. MIA Note: Lockett (thigh) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 83. | *Jayden Reed GB at TEN Note: Reed (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Reed was limited on Thursday and Friday, but that was good enough to get him cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 84. | Demarcus Robinson LA vs. SF |
| 85. | Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. NYG |
| 86. | Gabe Davis JAC at BUF |
| 87. | Allen Lazard NYJ vs. NE |
| 88. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at TB Note: McLaughlin played just 17 snaps and had three carries in the loss to the Steelers. |
| 89. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. DEN Note: Irving could get more work this week, pending Rachaad White's groin injury. White was limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 90. | Dallas Goedert PHI at NO |
| 91. | Hunter Henry NE at NYJ |
| 92. | *Rome Odunze CHI at IND Note: Odunze (knee) was able to play through his injury Sunday night and was targeted five times in the loss to the Texans. Odunze has had a pair of limited practices this week. ***Odunze has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. BAL |
| 2. | Harrison Butker KC at ATL |
| 3. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at MIN |
| 4. | Jake Moody SF at LAR |
| 5. | Cameron Dicker LAC at PIT |
| 6. | *Justin Tucker BAL at DAL Note: Missed another long-distance (56 yards) field goal in the loss to the Raiders. |
| 7. | Jake Elliott PHI at NO |
| 8. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. LAC |
| 9. | *Evan McPherson CIN vs. WAS Note: Tough game - McPherson nailed four field goals, but his missed extra point was the difference in the loss to the Chiefs. |
| 10. | Blake Grupe NO vs. PHI |
| 11. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. KC |
| 12. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. CAR |
| 13. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. JAX |
| 14. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. NE |
| 15. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. DEN |
| 16. | Jason Sanders MIA at SEA |
| 17. | Matt Prater ARZ vs. DET |
| 18. | Cairo Santos CHI at IND |
| 19. | Jason Myers SEA vs. MIA |
| 20. | Brayden Narveson GB at TEN |
| 21. | *Cam Little JAC at BUF Note: Little had a costly 43-yard miss in the loss to the Browns. |
| 22. | Jake Bates DET at ARI |
| 23. | Matt Gay IND vs. CHI |
| 24. | Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. NYG |
| 25. | *Austin Seibert WAS at CIN Note: Seibert's seven field goals are actually a bullet point in favor of leagues banning kickers - who had Seibert active last week? |
| 26. | Will Reichard MIN vs. HOU |
| 27. | Nick Folk TEN vs. GB |
| 28. | Wil Lutz DEN at TB |
| 29. | Joey Slye NE at NYJ |
| 30. | *Greg Joseph NYG at CLE Note: Joseph will replace the injured Graham Gano (hamstring) for the next four games. |
| 31. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at LV |
| 32. | *Joshua Karty LA vs. SF Note: Karty tweaked his groin in the loss to the Cardinals. The Rams signed Tanner Brown to their practice squad just in case. ***Karty is officially listed as questionable. Things are so bad for the Rams that even their kicker is hurt.*** |
| 33. | Tanner Brown at |
| 34. | *Graham Gano NYG at CLE Note: Aggravated his hamstring injury on the opening kickoff last week and has been placed on IR. |
Defenses
| 1. | *Cleveland Browns vs. NYG Note: The Browns' defense showed their teeth last week against the Jags, now get the Giants. |
| 2. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 3. | *San Francisco 49ers at LAR Note: ***Nick Bosa (ribs) was added to the injury list Thursday, but he's likely to play through the injury.*** |
| 4. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. LAC |
| 5. | Buffalo Bills vs. JAX |
| 6. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. CAR |
| 7. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. DEN Note: The Bucs had a classic bend-but-don't-break performance against the Lions despite missing Antoine Winfield (among others), but now get to attack at home against the Broncos. |
| 8. | Seattle Seahawks vs. MIA |
| 9. | Los Angeles Chargers at PIT |
| 10. | Dallas Cowboys vs. BAL |
| 11. | Green Bay Packers at TEN |
| 12. | Kansas City Chiefs at ATL |
| 13. | Houston Texans at MIN |
| 14. | Chicago Bears at IND |
| 15. | Baltimore Ravens at DAL |
| 16. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. WAS Note: The Bengals' injuries on the DL prevent me from ranking them higher. |
| 17. | New England Patriots at NYJ |
| 18. | Detroit Lions at ARI |
| 19. | New Orleans Saints vs. PHI |
| 20. | New York Giants at CLE |
| 21. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. CHI Note: The resistible force (the Bears' run offense) meets the moveable object (the Colts' run defense) this week. DeForest Buckner is out with a high ankle sprain. |
| 22. | Minnesota Vikings vs. HOU |
| 23. | Denver Broncos at TB |
| 24. | Miami Dolphins at SEA |
| 25. | Washington Commanders at CIN |
| 26. | Philadelphia Eagles at NO |
| 27. | Jacksonville Jaguars at BUF |
| 28. | Carolina Panthers at LV |
| 29. | Arizona Cardinals vs. DET |
| 30. | Los Angeles Rams vs. SF |
| 31. | Tennessee Titans vs. GB |
| 32. | Atlanta Falcons vs. KC |
