This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***ATLANTA and MIAMI on bye this week!!!***
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.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
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?".
I repeat, ***ATLANTA and MIAMI on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Jax |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at NE |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Bal |
| 4. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Was |
| 5. | Andrew Luck IND at SD Note: Even though the fantasy numbers were just decent (229 yards, two touchdowns), Luck played well against a stout defense last week. While his YPA is only up to 7.3 from 7.0, he has thrown just two interceptions this year after throwing 18 last year. |
| 6. | Robert Griffin WAS at Dal |
| 7. | Philip Rivers |
***ATLANTA and MIAMI on bye this week!!!***
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.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
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?".
I repeat, ***ATLANTA and MIAMI on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Jax |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at NE |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Bal |
| 4. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Was |
| 5. | Andrew Luck IND at SD Note: Even though the fantasy numbers were just decent (229 yards, two touchdowns), Luck played well against a stout defense last week. While his YPA is only up to 7.3 from 7.0, he has thrown just two interceptions this year after throwing 18 last year. |
| 6. | Robert Griffin WAS at Dal |
| 7. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Ind Note: Threw a whopping 49 times in the Sunday night loss - with Mathews uncertain, we might see more of the same against the Colts. |
| 8. | Tom Brady NE vs. NO |
| 9. | Cam Newton CAR at Min Note: Sacked seven times, hit 11 times against Arizona. |
| 10. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. NYG |
| 11. | Eli Manning NYG at Chi Note: At first glance, 334 yards last week look like a recovery. But Manning needed 52 attempts, throwing more incompletions (28) than completions (24). This week will probably be ugly, too. |
| 12. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Ten |
| 13. | Matthew Stafford DET at Cle |
| 14. | Chad Henne JAC at Den |
| 15. | Alex Smith KC vs. Oak |
| 16. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Ari Note: Even though the last four weeks have been ugly, I still see a buy low chance here. I can't believe that the Niners would completely do away with his running ability. (Foot) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 17. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. GB |
| 18. | *Brandon Weeden CLE vs. Det Note: Back as the starter with Hoyer out. |
| 19. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at NYJ |
| 20. | Terrelle Pryor OAK at KC Note: He's this low on the list because it's an awful matchup - the Chiefs' pass rush could create all sorts of problems for him. |
| 21. | Andy Dalton CIN at Buf |
| 22. | Sam Bradford STL at Hou |
| 23. | *Matt Cassel MIN vs. Car Note: Vikes haven't named a starter yet, but Cassel is the favorite. Vikes won't name a starter until Friday, but Cassel remains the favorite after getting most of the first-team reps. *** Named the starter. *** |
| 24. | *Matt Schaub HOU vs. StL Note: Yanked for T.J. Yates last week. Interesting bit of coach-speak from Kubiak this week, too - Schaub is still the starter, though the coach remains 'in the evaluation process.' Playing with a short leash, but he'll start this week. |
| 25. | Mike Glennon TB vs. Phi |
| 26. | *Nick Foles PHI at TB Note: Michael Vick (hamstring) is unlikely to play this week. I like him better than the other new starters with the exception of maybe Henne, but the matchup isn't good this week. Could end up being a game-time decision with Vick making progress. |
| 27. | Geno Smith NYJ vs. Pit |
| 28. | Carson Palmer ARZ at SF |
| 29. | Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN at Sea |
| 30. | *Thaddeus Lewis BUF vs. Cin Note: Activated from the practice squad to start this week ahead of Jeff Tuel. |
| 31. | *Christian Ponder MIN vs. Car Note: (Broken rib) Returned to practice and threw the ball with very little pain. Vikes haven't named a starter yet, but Matt Cassel is the favorite. Saw limited action in practice Thursday. *** Available as the backup. *** |
| 32. | *T.J. Yates HOU vs. StL |
| 33. | *Michael Vick PHI at TB Note: (Hamstring) Unlikely to play this week against the Bucs, though he took part in Tuesday's practice. Limited practice Thursday, could be a game-time decision. *** Not expected to play, and Week 7 is even in question. *** |
| 34. | *Josh Freeman MIN vs. Car Note: Signed by the Vikes, but unlikely to start this week. |
| 35. | *Blaine Gabbert JAC at Den Note: Gabbert is out with a hamstring injury - he heard a 'pop' when it happened. |
| 36. | *EJ Manuel BUF vs. Cin Note: Out 4-to-8 weeks with a knee injury. |
| 37. | *Brian Hoyer CLE vs. Det Note: Out for the season with a knee injury. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Car Note: *** Currently still expected to play despite the tragic death of his two-year old son. *** |
| 2. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. StL Note: (Thumb/chest) Limited Wednesday. *** Limited at practice all week, but listed as probable. *** |
| 3. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was |
| 4. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Oak Note: Dealing with the same blisters issue on his feet as last week, but was able to practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 5. | Doug Martin TB vs. Phi |
| 6. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Dal Note: (Ribs) Full practice Monday, expects to play in Week 6. Full practice again Wednesday. |
| 7. | LeSean McCoy PHI at TB |
| 8. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ten Note: *** (Hip) Expected to play even though he's listed as questionable. *** |
| 9. | Matt Forte CHI vs. NYG |
| 10. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Jax Note: Looks like the back that the Broncos thought that they might be getting when they drafted him in the first round a few years ago. |
| 11. | Reggie Bush DET at Cle |
| 12. | Ray Rice BAL vs. GB Note: Nice of the Ravens to remember that Rice exists. |
| 13. | Frank Gore SF vs. Ari |
| 14. | Eddie Lacy GB at Bal |
| 15. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Pit Note: Sharing time with both Goodson and Ivory, though he still is the primary back for the Jets. |
| 16. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Min |
| 17. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. Cin |
| 18. | *Danny Woodhead SD vs. Ind Note: Could be in line for a big role this week if Mathews can't play. |
| 19. | Willis McGahee CLE vs. Det |
| 20. | Chris Johnson TEN at Sea |
| 21. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Buf |
| 22. | Trent Richardson IND at SD Note: Brown outrushed Richardson and even vultured a touchdown away, but at least Richardson had a game-sealing 10-yard run late. |
| 23. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at NYJ |
| 24. | *Zac Stacy STL at Hou Note: Suffered a minor rib injury late against the Jaguars, but played well enough to earn another start this week. Didn't practice Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 25. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable but expected to play. *** |
| 26. | Darren Sproles NO at NE |
| 27. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Den |
| 28. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Ind Note: Suffered a concussion in the first half against the Raiders and did not return. Sat out practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable, ready to disappoint and frustrate as usual. *** |
| 29. | *Stevan Ridley NE vs. NO Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday & Thursday. *** Listed as questionable, expected to suit up. *** |
| 30. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Buf |
| 31. | Joique Bell DET at Cle |
| 32. | *Darren McFadden OAK at KC Note: (Hamstring) Week 6 status is up in the air. Has practiced the last two days - could be in play for the game against the Chiefs after all. *** Expected to play - but how will the Raiders split up the carries? Jennings also will play. *** |
| 33. | Andre Ellington ARZ at SF Note: Same number of snaps as Mendenhall and outgained him, even though Mendenhall got more carries and the touchdown run. |
| 34. | Ben Tate HOU vs. StL Note: Hard for Tate to be a real threat to Foster when he keeps losing fumbles. |
| 35. | Donald Brown IND at SD |
| 36. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. NO Note: Disappeared after a critical fumble, then failed to convert on a goal line situation late. |
| 37. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at SF |
| 38. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG at Chi Note: Will start this week with David Wilson (neck) declared out. |
| 39. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Jax |
| 40. | Pierre Thomas NO at NE Note: It was his turn last week against the Bears. No guarantee of a repeat against the Patriots. |
| 41. | *Marcel Reece OAK at KC Note: (Knee) Made it through Week 5 fine, and now Jennings is hurt. Limited practice Wednesday, plus McFadden and Jennings have practiced this week. |
| 42. | Brandon Bolden NE vs. NO Note: Had eight targets in the passing game against the Bengals in Week 5. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 43. | *Bernard Pierce BAL vs. GB Note: (Thigh) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Limited all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 44. | Jackie Battle TEN at Sea |
| 45. | Bryce Brown PHI at TB |
| 46. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Det Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Monday. Full practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 47. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Ari |
| 48. | Roy Helu WAS at Dal |
| 49. | *Mike Goodson NYJ vs. Pit Note: (Illness) Didn't practice Wednesday. |
| 50. | *Rashad Jennings OAK at KC Note: Forced out of his big chance with a hamstring injury of his own. Has practiced the last two days, but so has McFadden. *** Should play, as will McFadden. *** |
| 51. | Daryl Richardson STL at Hou |
| 52. | *Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 53. | Johnathan Franklin GB at Bal Note: I was wrong to think that Franklin would get more work than your usual backup - had just three carries against the Lions. |
| 54. | Khiry Robinson NO at NE |
| 55. | Michael Bush CHI vs. NYG |
| 56. | Anthony Dixon SF vs. Ari |
| 57. | Mike Tolbert CAR at Min |
| 58. | *Da'Rel Scott NYG at Chi Note: Re-signed by the Giants. |
| 59. | Tashard Choice BUF vs. Cin |
| 60. | Bobby Rainey CLE vs. Det |
| 61. | Kenjon Barner CAR at Min |
| 62. | Benny Cunningham STL at Hou |
| 63. | Montee Ball DEN vs. Jax Note: Just one carry against the Cowboys last week. Could be busier this week if the game against the Jaguars becomes the expected blowout. |
| 64. | Jordan Todman JAC at Den |
| 65. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Ten |
| 66. | Knile Davis KC vs. Oak |
| 67. | *Leon Washington NE vs. NO Note: Injured his ankle in the first half and did not return in Week 5. |
| 68. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Cle |
| 69. | Alfonso Smith ARZ at SF |
| 70. | Justin Forsett JAC at Den |
| 71. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT at NYJ |
| 72. | *Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Was Note: Injured his hamstring in the second quarter in Week 5. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 73. | Felix Jones PIT at NYJ |
| 74. | Isaiah Pead STL at Hou Note: Appears to be buried on the Rams' depth chart. |
| 75. | *James Starks GB at Bal Note: (Knee) Ruled out again. |
| 76. | *Mark Ingram NO at NE Note: (Toe) Limited practice Wednesday & Thursday. |
| 77. | *Shonn Greene TEN at Sea Note: (Knee) Targeting a return to practice next week. |
| 78. | *David Wilson NYG at Chi Note: (Neck) Ruled out for this week, and is considered 'week-to-week.' Expected to miss the next three games. |
| 79. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND at SD Note: Will have neck surgery and is out for the season. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Jax |
| 2. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was |
| 3. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Jax |
| 4. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. NYG Note: The foot injury that slowed him in practice last week appeared to be a significant issue against the Saints. |
| 5. | Randall Cobb GB at Bal |
| 6. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. GB |
| 7. | A.J. Green CIN at Buf |
| 8. | Reggie Wayne IND at SD |
| 9. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Dal |
| 10. | Victor Cruz NYG at Chi |
| 11. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Det |
| 12. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Jax |
| 13. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Phi |
| 14. | Jordy Nelson GB at Bal |
| 15. | DeSean Jackson PHI at TB |
| 16. | T.Y. Hilton IND at SD Note: Monster day on just six targets, and now gets a great matchup against San Diego. |
| 17. | Steve Smith CAR at Min |
| 18. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at Chi |
| 19. | James Jones GB at Bal |
| 20. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Cle Note: (Knee) Game-day inactive surprise last week. We'll move him up once he practices. Very limited in Thursday's practice, wearing a knee brace. If he plays, I'm putting him around 20th this week. *** Active this week, looked pretty good in warmups on Sunday. *** |
| 21. | Denarius Moore OAK at KC |
| 22. | Marques Colston NO at NE |
| 23. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at Den Note: Powered through the groin injury that limited him in practice, and now he gets Henne back at QB. Did not practice Thursday. *** Limited Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 24. | Antonio Brown PIT at NYJ |
| 25. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF Note: (Hamstring) Still limited in practice this week. *** Full practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 26. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. NYG Note: Blew up against the Saints in Week 5. Limited with an ankle injury Tuesday. |
| 27. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Den |
| 28. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Ind Note: He's legit - his huge game Sunday night could have been even bigger. |
| 29. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. StL Note: (Shin) Missed the bulk of practice Thursday, could be a game-time decision. *** Limited practice Friday. *** |
| 30. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Car |
| 31. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Ari |
| 32. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Pit |
| 33. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at NYJ |
| 34. | Leonard Hankerson WAS at Dal |
| 35. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Oak Note: Another disappointing game. |
| 36. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. NO Note: (Groin) Limited practice participant early in the week. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 37. | Austin Pettis STL at Hou |
| 38. | *Terrance Williams DAL vs. Was Note: Miles Austin appears to be back from his hamstring injury this week - will the Cowboys stick with Williams? |
| 39. | *Aaron Dobson NE vs. NO Note: (Neck) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 40. | Kris Durham DET at Cle |
| 41. | Nate Washington TEN at Sea |
| 42. | Rueben Randle NYG at Chi |
| 43. | Rod Streater OAK at KC |
| 44. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. NO |
| 45. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. Oak Note: Suffered a bruised shoulder against the Titans. 'Kind of day-to-day' with the shoulder injury. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 46. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Ind |
| 47. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Cin |
| 48. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Ten Note: *** (Knee) Did not practice Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 49. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Min |
| 50. | Justin Hunter TEN at Sea |
| 51. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. StL |
| 52. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Ten |
| 53. | Julian Edelman NE vs. NO |
| 54. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Car |
| 55. | Chris Givens STL at Hou |
| 56. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Buf |
| 57. | Kendall Wright TEN at Sea |
| 58. | Santana Moss WAS at Dal |
| 59. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at NYJ |
| 60. | Tavon Austin STL at Hou |
| 61. | Michael Floyd ARZ at SF |
| 62. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. Was Note: (Hamstring) Even when he returns, you have to imagine him losing some targets to Williams. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 63. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Car |
| 64. | Eddie Royal SD vs. Ind |
| 65. | Kenny Stills NO at NE |
| 66. | Darrius Heyward-Bey IND at SD Note: Had a brutal game against the Seahawks - a drop, a penalty for going out of bounds and then back in on an attempted catch. |
| 67. | *Ryan Broyles DET at Cle Note: On the field for only 40 percent of the snaps even without Megatron last week. |
| 68. | Stephen Hill NYJ vs. Pit |
| 69. | Greg Little CLE vs. Det Note: 'Mr. Reliable.' That's just funny. |
| 70. | Andre Roberts ARZ at SF Note: Only on the field for 33 of 62 snaps last week. |
| 71. | *Marlon Brown BAL vs. GB Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. *** Active this week. *** |
| 72. | Riley Cooper PHI at TB |
| 73. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ten |
| 74. | Ace Sanders JAC at Den |
| 75. | Jason Avant PHI at TB |
| 76. | Davone Bess CLE vs. Det |
| 77. | Kyle Williams SF vs. Ari |
| 78. | *Tandon Doss BAL vs. GB Note: Started last week with both Marlon Brown and Jacoby Jones still out. |
| 79. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. Was |
| 80. | *Kenny Britt TEN at Sea Note: Caught just one pass on six targets, including a couple of drops last week. Afterward he was criticized by the coaching staff, who announced his role would be reduced. |
| 81. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. Oak |
| 82. | Patrick Edwards DET at Cle |
| 83. | Kevin Ogletree DET at Cle |
| 84. | Ted Ginn CAR at Min |
| 85. | *Lance Moore NO at NE Note: (Wrist) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 86. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Cin Note: Suffered a lumbar strain last Thursday against the Browns. He's expected to play this week. Away from the team Wednesday and Thursday to attend a funeral, but he'll return Friday. *** INACTIVE *** |
| 87. | *Mike Williams TB vs. Phi Note: (Hamstring) Still limited in practice. *** INACTIVE *** |
| 88. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Expected to miss another game. *** Out again this week. *** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO at NE |
| 2. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Det |
| 3. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Was |
| 4. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Ind |
| 5. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) Not listed on this week's injury report. Cardinals have had trouble defending TE's. |
| 6. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Jax |
| 7. | *Garrett Graham HOU vs. StL Note: Huge bump with Owen Daniels out. |
| 8. | *Greg Olsen CAR at Min Note: Foot was in a walking boot after Sunday's game. Full practice Thursday. |
| 9. | Heath Miller PIT at NYJ |
| 10. | Coby Fleener IND at SD |
| 11. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. NYG Note: Limited in practice Tuesday with a sore knee, though at least his shoulder appears to be healed. (Knee) Officially questionable. |
| 12. | Jermichael Finley GB at Bal |
| 13. | Sean McGrath KC vs. Oak |
| 14. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Cin |
| 15. | Jared Cook STL at Hou |
| 16. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Dal Note: (Thigh) Practiced Monday, expected to return. *** Probable for Sunday, could play a role in the carnival. *** |
| 17. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Buf |
| 18. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. Pit |
| 19. | Mychal Rivera OAK at KC |
| 20. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Car |
| 21. | *Brandon Myers NYG at Chi Note: (Ankle) Missed Monday's practice, limited Tuesday. Listed as questionable. |
| 22. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Cle |
| 23. | Delanie Walker TEN at Sea |
| 24. | Tyler Eifert CIN at Buf |
| 25. | Dallas Clark BAL vs. GB Note: Just two targets last week after a bunch of targets earlier this season. |
| 26. | Zach Ertz PHI at TB |
| 27. | Brent Celek PHI at TB |
| 28. | *Fred Davis WAS at Dal Note: (Ankle) Full practice this week. |
| 29. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. GB |
| 30. | Ben Watson NO at NE |
| 31. | Rob Housler ARZ at SF |
| 32. | Joel Dreessen DEN vs. Jax |
| 33. | *Tony Scheffler DET at Cle Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 34. | *Logan Paulsen WAS at Dal Note: (Knee) On the practice field, but not fully recovered yet. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 35. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. NO Note: Is this the week that Gronk finally returns? That's at least the initial expectation. *Still* limited in practice. Maybe time to cool our jets a little? *** Not expected to play again this week. *** |
| 36. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at Den Note: Unlikely to play again this week. |
| 37. | *Anthony Fasano KC vs. Oak |
| 38. | *Zach Miller SEA vs. Ten |
| 39. | *Kellen Winslow NYJ vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. *** Suspended for four games. *** |
| 40. | *Owen Daniels HOU vs. StL Note: Out 4-to-6 weeks with a broken fibula. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Car Note: *** Currently still expected to play despite the tragic death of his two-year old son. *** |
| 2. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. StL Note: (Thumb/chest) Limited Wednesday. *** Limited at practice all week, but listed as probable. *** |
| 3. | Jimmy Graham NO at NE |
| 4. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was |
| 5. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Oak Note: Dealing with the same blisters issue on his feet as last week, but was able to practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Jax |
| 7. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was |
| 8. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Jax |
| 9. | Doug Martin TB vs. Phi |
| 10. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ten Note: *** (Hip) Expected to play even though he's listed as questionable. *** |
| 11. | LeSean McCoy PHI at TB |
| 12. | Matt Forte CHI vs. NYG |
| 13. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. NYG Note: The foot injury that slowed him in practice last week appeared to be a significant issue against the Saints. |
| 14. | Randall Cobb GB at Bal |
| 15. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. GB |
| 16. | A.J. Green CIN at Buf |
| 17. | Reggie Bush DET at Cle |
| 18. | Ray Rice BAL vs. GB Note: Nice of the Ravens to remember that Rice exists. |
| 19. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Dal Note: (Ribs) Full practice Monday, expects to play in Week 6. Full practice again Wednesday. |
| 20. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Jax Note: Looks like the back that the Broncos thought that they might be getting when they drafted him in the first round a few years ago. |
| 21. | Reggie Wayne IND at SD |
| 22. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Dal |
| 23. | Victor Cruz NYG at Chi |
| 24. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Det |
| 25. | *Danny Woodhead SD vs. Ind Note: Could be in line for a big role this week if Mathews can't play. |
| 26. | Frank Gore SF vs. Ari |
| 27. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Det |
| 28. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Was |
| 29. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Ind |
| 30. | Eddie Lacy GB at Bal |
| 31. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Jax |
| 32. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Phi |
| 33. | Jordy Nelson GB at Bal |
| 34. | DeSean Jackson PHI at TB |
| 35. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Pit Note: Sharing time with both Goodson and Ivory, though he still is the primary back for the Jets. |
| 36. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Min |
| 37. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. Cin |
| 38. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable but expected to play. *** |
| 39. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Jax |
| 40. | *Garrett Graham HOU vs. StL Note: Huge bump with Owen Daniels out. |
| 41. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. StL Note: (Shin) Missed the bulk of practice Thursday, could be a game-time decision. *** Limited practice Friday. *** |
| 42. | T.Y. Hilton IND at SD Note: Monster day on just six targets, and now gets a great matchup against San Diego. |
| 43. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at Chi |
| 44. | Darren Sproles NO at NE |
| 45. | Steve Smith CAR at Min |
| 46. | James Jones GB at Bal |
| 47. | Denarius Moore OAK at KC |
| 48. | Marques Colston NO at NE |
| 49. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at Den Note: Powered through the groin injury that limited him in practice, and now he gets Henne back at QB. Did not practice Thursday. *** Limited Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 50. | Willis McGahee CLE vs. Det |
| 51. | Chris Johnson TEN at Sea |
| 52. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Buf |
| 53. | *Marcel Reece OAK at KC Note: (Knee) Made it through Week 5 fine, and now Jennings is hurt. Limited practice Wednesday, plus McFadden and Jennings have practiced this week. |
| 54. | Trent Richardson IND at SD Note: Brown outrushed Richardson and even vultured a touchdown away, but at least Richardson had a game-sealing 10-yard run late. |
| 55. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at NYJ |
| 56. | *Greg Olsen CAR at Min Note: Foot was in a walking boot after Sunday's game. Full practice Thursday. |
| 57. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. NYG Note: Limited in practice Tuesday with a sore knee, though at least his shoulder appears to be healed. (Knee) Officially questionable. |
| 58. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) Not listed on this week's injury report. Cardinals have had trouble defending TE's. |
| 59. | Antonio Brown PIT at NYJ |
| 60. | *Mike Williams TB vs. Phi Note: (Hamstring) Still limited in practice. *** INACTIVE *** |
| 61. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF Note: (Hamstring) Still limited in practice this week. *** Full practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 62. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. NYG Note: Blew up against the Saints in Week 5. Limited with an ankle injury Tuesday. |
| 63. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Den |
| 64. | *Terrance Williams DAL vs. Was Note: Miles Austin appears to be back from his hamstring injury this week - will the Cowboys stick with Williams? |
| 65. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Ind Note: He's legit - his huge game Sunday night could have been even bigger. |
| 66. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Car |
| 67. | *Zac Stacy STL at Hou Note: Suffered a minor rib injury late against the Jaguars, but played well enough to earn another start this week. Didn't practice Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 68. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Den |
| 69. | Heath Miller PIT at NYJ |
| 70. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. NO Note: Is this the week that Gronk finally returns? That's at least the initial expectation. *Still* limited in practice. Maybe time to cool our jets a little? *** Not expected to play again this week. *** |
| 71. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Ari |
| 72. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Pit |
| 73. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at NYJ |
| 74. | Leonard Hankerson WAS at Dal |
| 75. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Oak Note: Another disappointing game. |
| 76. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. NO Note: (Groin) Limited practice participant early in the week. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 77. | Austin Pettis STL at Hou |
| 78. | *Aaron Dobson NE vs. NO Note: (Neck) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
| 79. | Kris Durham DET at Cle |
| 80. | Nate Washington TEN at Sea |
| 81. | Rueben Randle NYG at Chi |
| 82. | Rod Streater OAK at KC |
| 83. | Joique Bell DET at Cle |
| 84. | Coby Fleener IND at SD |
| 85. | Andre Ellington ARZ at SF Note: Same number of snaps as Mendenhall and outgained him, even though Mendenhall got more carries and the touchdown run. |
| 86. | Brandon Bolden NE vs. NO Note: Had eight targets in the passing game against the Bengals in Week 5. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 87. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Cin Note: Suffered a lumbar strain last Thursday against the Browns. He's expected to play this week. Away from the team Wednesday and Thursday to attend a funeral, but he'll return Friday. *** INACTIVE *** |
| 88. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. NO |
| 89. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. Oak Note: Suffered a bruised shoulder against the Titans. 'Kind of day-to-day' with the shoulder injury. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 90. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Ind |
| 91. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Cin |
| 92. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Ten Note: *** (Knee) Did not practice Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 93. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Min |
| 94. | Justin Hunter TEN at Sea |
| 95. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. NO Note: Disappeared after a critical fumble, then failed to convert on a goal line situation late. |
| 96. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Buf |
| 97. | *Bernard Pierce BAL vs. GB Note: (Thigh) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Limited all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 98. | Ben Tate HOU vs. StL Note: Hard for Tate to be a real threat to Foster when he keeps losing fumbles. |
| 99. | Donald Brown IND at SD |
| 100. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at SF |
| 101. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG at Chi Note: Will start this week with David Wilson (neck) declared out. |
| 102. | Jermichael Finley GB at Bal |
| 103. | Jared Cook STL at Hou |
| 104. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Cin |
| 105. | Sean McGrath KC vs. Oak |
| 106. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. StL |
| 107. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Ten |
| 108. | Julian Edelman NE vs. NO |
| 109. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Car |
| 110. | Chris Givens STL at Hou |
| 111. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Buf |
| 112. | Kendall Wright TEN at Sea |
| 113. | Santana Moss WAS at Dal |
| 114. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at NYJ |
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Prater DEN vs. Jax |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. GB |
| 3. | Alex Henery PHI at TB |
| 4. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. NO |
| 5. | David Akers DET at Cle |
| 6. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Ten |
| 7. | Mason Crosby GB at Bal Note: Five-for-five on Sunday, perfect on nine attempts. |
| 8. | Adam Vinatieri IND at SD |
| 9. | Garrett Hartley NO at NE |
| 10. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. NYG |
| 11. | Nick Novak SD vs. Ind |
| 12. | *Blair Walsh MIN vs. Car Note: Limited in practice with a left leg injury, but expected to be ready for Sunday. *** Active this week. *** |
| 13. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Oak |
| 14. | Mike Nugent CIN at Buf |
| 15. | Graham Gano CAR at Min |
| 16. | *Kai Forbath WAS at Dal Note: (Groin) Has been practicing and will return to action this week. |
| 17. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Ari |
| 18. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Cin |
| 19. | Randy Bullock HOU vs. StL Note: Another miss from 40+ yards on Sunday night. |
| 20. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Was |
| 21. | Rob Bironas TEN at Sea |
| 22. | Jay Feely ARZ at SF |
| 23. | Shaun Suisham PIT at NYJ |
| 24. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Hou |
| 25. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Pit |
| 26. | Josh Scobee JAC at Den |
| 27. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at KC |
| 28. | Josh Brown NYG at Chi |
| 29. | Billy Cundiff CLE vs. Det |
| 30. | Rian Lindell TB vs. Phi |
| 31. | *Dustin Hopkins BUF vs. Cin Note: (Groin) On IR for the season. |
Defenses
| 1. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. Ten Note: Bobby Wagner sprained an ankle in the loss to the Colts. |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oak |
| 3. | *Denver Broncos vs. Jax Note: The Broncos lost Chris Harris, who was starting in place of Champ Bailey, with a concussion. Wesley Woodyard is dealing with a shoulder injury. |
| 4. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Ari |
| 5. | *Cincinnati Bengals at Buf Note: Might get Leon Hall and Michael Johnson back. |
| 6. | Cleveland Browns vs. Det |
| 7. | Houston Texans vs. StL |
| 8. | New York Jets vs. Pit |
| 9. | Carolina Panthers at Min |
| 10. | *Chicago Bears vs. NYG Note: Lance Briggs is dealing with a hip injury. Charles Tillman didn't practice Tuesday due to a sore knee. |
| 11. | Buffalo Bills vs. Cin |
| 12. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Phi |
| 13. | Detroit Lions at Cle |
| 14. | *Green Bay Packers at Bal Note: Clay Matthews suffered a broken thumb in the win over the Lions. |
| 15. | Arizona Cardinals at SF |
| 16. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Car |
| 17. | Baltimore Ravens vs. GB |
| 18. | New Orleans Saints at NE |
| 19. | Philadelphia Eagles at TB Note: This week will be a really good test of how bad the Eagles defense is - normally I'd put TB's opponent in the top 5, but I can't here. |
| 20. | Indianapolis Colts at SD |
| 21. | Tennessee Titans at Sea |
| 22. | *St. Louis Rams at Hou Note: Cortland Finnegan (thigh) could return. |
| 23. | *San Diego Chargers vs. Ind Note: Jarrett Johnson is dealing with a hamstring injury. |
| 24. | Pittsburgh Steelers at NYJ |
| 25. | Oakland Raiders at KC |
| 26. | *New York Giants at Chi Note: Corey Webster (hip) is doubtful for Thursday. Jon Beason, acquired from the Panthers last week, could start at LB. |
| 27. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Was |
| 28. | *New England Patriots vs. NO Note: Tommy Kelly is dealing with a knee injury. |
| 29. | Washington Redskins at Dal |
| 30. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Den |
