This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Bye Week: Green Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Seattle
Chargers vs. Titans is an early game in London
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four 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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft
Sunday Update complete
Bye Week: Green Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Seattle
Chargers vs. Titans is an early game in London
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four 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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.
**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****
***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
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. This first week in particular, but in other weeks as well, I will change ranks according to injuries and sometimes even a change of heart. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. Otherwise, my response will correspond with the rankings. If I rank one player before another, that's how I plan on making my starting decisions.
Quarterback
1. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. Cin |
2. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. NYG Note: In the NFC South we trust. Ryan remains a machine, though this matchup against the Giants might prove more difficult than the Bucs did. |
3. | Jared Goff LA at SF Note: The Broncos' pass rush was a difference-maker on Sunday - particularly effective in shutting down the Rams on play-action passes. |
4. | *Carson Wentz PHI vs. Car Note: (Back) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
5. | *Jameis Winston TB vs. Cle Note: Full practice Wednesday despite being designated with a hip injury. |
6. | Andy Dalton CIN at KC Note: Coming off of a tough day against the Steelers - he had very little time and dealt with a lot of drops, and in one case, cowardly coaching. |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET at Mia |
8. | *Kirk Cousins MIN at NYJ Note: ***High winds could be an issue in this game.*** |
9. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Buf |
10. | Cam Newton CAR at Phi |
11. | Drew Brees NO at Bal Note: Tough call with Saints players this week, facing the Ravens' stifling defense in Baltimore. |
12. | *Tom Brady NE at Chi Note: ***Downgraded because of Gronk's absence.*** |
13. | Eli Manning NYG at Atl |
14. | Philip Rivers LAC vs. Ten |
15. | Deshaun Watson HOU at Jax Note: Suffered seven sacks and was hit four times by the Bills. He put the ball on the ground three times, losing it once. Full practice Wednesday despite his myriad injuries. |
16. | *Baker Mayfield CLE at TB Note: Dealing with a sore ankle, but isn't expected to miss any time, which is especially good given the matchup against the Bucs this week. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
17. | Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. NE |
18. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. NO |
19. | *Case Keenum DEN at Ari Note: The Broncos have no plans to try out Chad Kelly instead of Keenum yet, but it's noteworthy that the question is being asked. Keenum has at least one interception in every game. |
20. | Marcus Mariota TEN at LAC Note: More sacks than passes completed against the Ravens. |
21. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Hou Note: Not the most Bortles-type game ever, because we didn't get the garbage time production this time around. But the struggles again were real. |
22. | Dak Prescott DAL at Was Note: Surprisingly effective against the Jaguars - but as colleague Chris Liss suggested on-air on Monday, the Cowboys were a bad matchup for them. He's also |
23. | C.J. Beathard SF vs. LAR |
24. | Sam Darnold NYJ vs. Min Note: Coming off of two consecutive efficient games, with a third home game in a row, though the opponent is a step up in class. ***Moved down two slots because of high winds in Jersey.*** |
25. | *Brock Osweiler MIA vs. Det Note: Good game against the Bears, but Tannehill will take back over when healthy. Tannehill has already been ruled out this week. |
26. | Alex Smith WAS vs. Dal |
27. | *Derek Anderson BUF at Ind Note: Also a candidate to start with Allen out, though Peterman got the nod last week. Named the starter ahead of Nathan Peterman this week. |
28. | Josh Rosen ARZ vs. Den |
29. | *Josh Allen BUF at Ind Note: Week-to-week with an elbow injury, and definitely won't start in Week 7. There are some reports that he suffered some UCL damage, but will not undergo Tommy John surgery. |
30. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Det Note: (Shoulder) Day-to-day after his late scratch in Week 6, but coach Adam Gase affirmed that Tannehill will remain the starter when healthy. Tannehill has a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and has been ruled out again this week, though the Dolphins have said that he won't need surgery. |
Running Backs
1. | Todd Gurley LA at SF |
2. | Saquon Barkley NYG at Atl |
3. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Cin |
4. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Was |
5. | Joe Mixon CIN at KC |
6. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at Phi |
7. | Alvin Kamara NO at Bal Note: Resist the urge to panic after his workload was limited so much in Week 5 - this is the same setup as last season between he and Ingram, and he was plenty valuable then. |
8. | David Johnson ARZ vs. Den |
9. | *James White NE at Chi Note: White is starting to draw more defensive attention - on the Brady scramble TD, he drew two defenders. |
10. | *Sony Michel NE at Chi Note: Another strong performance - unfortunately on the bench for some of his owners because of the 'game-time decision' report from Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning, for the Sunday night game. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***On track to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
11. | Mark Ingram NO at Bal |
12. | *Nick Chubb CLE at TB Note: ***Probably won't get many targets in the passing game, but should carry the load on the ground.*** |
13. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Ind |
14. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NE |
15. | *Latavius Murray MIN at NYJ Note: ***Starting again with Cook ruled out.*** |
16. | *Kerryon Johnson DET at Mia Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. |
17. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Ari |
18. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Hou Note: (Foot/ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, had a limited practice Thursday, while Fournette sat out both practices. ***Hyde is INACTIVE after all.*** |
19. | Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Det Note: Coughed up a fumble on the 1-yard line in overtime. He did get some work after the fumble, however. |
20. | *Matt Breida SF vs. LAR Note: Was able to overcome ankle and shoulder injuries Monday night to share carries with Raheem Mostert, not Alfred Morris. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
21. | *Adrian Peterson WAS vs. Dal Note: Ran well despite playing through multiple injuries last week. (Ankle/Shoulder) Took part in individual drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
22. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ten Note: Big Bump up with Melvin Gordon inactive. |
23. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. NE Note: Buried for two quarters after coughing up a fumble on the one-yard line in the second quarter. |
24. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Buf |
25. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NYG Note: Current timeshare with Ito Smith will continue now that Devonta Freeman is going on IR. |
26. | *Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. Min Note: (Foot) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday - this is the same routine as last week. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
27. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Car |
28. | Frank Gore MIA vs. Det |
29. | Duke Johnson CLE at TB |
30. | Alex Collins BAL vs. NO |
31. | Royce Freeman DEN at Ari |
32. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Jax Note: ***(Chest) Full participant all three days of practice.*** |
33. | Peyton Barber TB vs. Cle |
34. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Car |
35. | Dion Lewis TEN at LAC |
36. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. Buf |
37. | *Ito Smith ATL vs. NYG Note: Keeps taking away carries, including those at the goal line, away from Tevin Coleman. That will continue with Devonta Freeman going on IR. |
38. | *LeGarrette Blount DET at Mia Note: Bumped a couple of spots with the news of Roddick's injury. |
39. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Min |
40. | Derrick Henry TEN at LAC |
41. | Raheem Mostert SF vs. LAR Note: Surprisingly split carries with Breida, not Morris, and ran well - 12 times for 87 yards. The decision to use Mostert over Morris 'may not be permanent.' |
42. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. NO |
43. | Wayne Gallman NYG at Atl |
44. | Alfred Blue HOU at Jax |
45. | Chris Ivory BUF at Ind |
46. | Kapri Bibbs WAS vs. Dal |
47. | Malcolm Brown LA at SF |
48. | *Justin Jackson LAC vs. Ten Note: Added to the list with Gordon inactive. |
49. | *Detrez Newsome LAC vs. Ten Note: Added to the list with Gordon inactive. |
50. | Alfred Morris SF vs. LAR Note: Officially zero carries - his one carry was wiped out by a penalty call. |
51. | Ronald Jones II TB vs. Cle |
52. | Josh Adams PHI vs. Car |
53. | C.J. Anderson CAR at Phi |
54. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Cin Note: When Kareem Hunt isn't the ballcarrier, it goes No-Ware. |
55. | Jamaal Charles JAC vs. Hou |
56. | Mark Walton CIN at KC |
57. | Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. Den |
58. | Devontae Booker DEN at Ari |
59. | Kenjon Barner NE at Chi |
60. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Cle |
61. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Ten Note: INACTIVE!!!! Limited practice Friday with a hamstring, added to the injury report over the weekend, and didn't have a good reaction to the Sunday morning workout. |
62. | *Dalvin Cook MIN at NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Was 'close' to being active last week, but his hammy didn't react well to increased activity in the pregame workout. Full practice Wednesday, but *no* practice at all Thursday. ***Officially ruled out again.*** |
63. | *Theo Riddick DET at Mia Note: (Knee) Sat out practices both Wednesday and Thursday - disturbing considering that he's coming off a bye week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
64. | *Carlos Hyde JAC vs. Hou Note: ***With the trade to the Jaguars, he'll have a limited number of plays this week, but they could be goal line carries. INACTIVE after all.*** |
65. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. Dal Note: (Ribs, Knee) Day-to-day after sitting out last week. Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but not expected to play.*** |
66. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Hou Note: (Hamstring) Coach Doug Marrone was 'hopeful' that Fournette could return this week. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Out this week and probably until Week 10, which explains the Carlos Hyde trade.*** |
67. | *Darren Sproles PHI vs. Car Note: Still not practicing. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
68. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at KC Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again for Week 7.*** |
69. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at Jax Note: (Achilles' tendon) While Foreman is eligible to return from the PUP list, it doesn't appear that he's ready yet. |
70. | *Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NYG Note: Slated for surgery on his injured groin and is headed to the IR. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Odell Beckham NYG at Atl |
2. | A.J. Green CIN at KC |
3. | Adam Thielen MIN at NYJ |
4. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Cin |
5. | Michael Thomas NO at Bal |
6. | Golden Tate DET at Mia |
7. | Mike Evans TB vs. Cle |
8. | Robert Woods LA at SF |
9. | Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG Note: Hasn't had a red-zone target since Week 1. |
10. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ari |
11. | Tyler Boyd CIN at KC |
12. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Car |
13. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ten Note: The Chargers fell in love with the jet sweep against the Browns last week, frequently using Allen. |
14. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Jax Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Good to go.*** |
15. | Kenny Golladay DET at Mia |
16. | Jarvis Landry CLE at TB |
17. | Stefon Diggs MIN at NYJ |
18. | Brandin Cooks LA at SF |
19. | *Julian Edelman NE at Chi Note: (Heel) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as active.*** |
20. | John Brown BAL vs. NO Note: Should bounce back this week with the projected game flow much different. |
21. | Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. NE |
22. | Michael Crabtree BAL vs. NO |
23. | Chris Godwin TB vs. Cle |
24. | *Calvin Ridley ATL vs. NYG Note: Left early with a bone bruise on his ankle. Held out of practice Thursday - which was the Falcons' first practice of the week. ***Cleared for Monday night.*** |
25. | Devin Funchess CAR at Phi |
26. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. LAR Note: Monster game on my bench in all of the leagues where I own him. |
27. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Expected to play.*** |
28. | *Allen Robinson CHI vs. NE Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Will be active against the Bears.*** |
29. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Atl |
30. | Marvin Jones DET at Mia |
31. | Keelan Cole JAC vs. Hou |
32. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. Cle |
33. | Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Hou |
34. | Sammy Watkins KC vs. Cin Note: How frustrating is it to see your player's score finish at 43-40, and the player get just two catches for 18 yards? |
35. | *Josh Gordon NE at Chi Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Active again this week.*** |
36. | *Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Min Note: Targeted 10 times against the Colts, and should continue to receive a high volume with Enunwa out. |
37. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ari |
38. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. NYG Note: Was well on his way to a big game when he had to leave after aggravating a hip injury. The Falcons play Monday night, so perhaps that extra day will help him get back. Did not practice Thursday. ***Cleared for Monday night's game.*** |
39. | *Chester Rogers IND vs. Buf Note: ***Another heavy snap count day coming with Ryan Grant ruled out.*** |
40. | Christian Kirk ARZ vs. Den |
41. | *Will Fuller HOU at Jax Note: (Hip) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
42. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday. |
43. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO at Bal Note: Bigger role with Ted Ginn going on IR. |
44. | *Keke Coutee HOU at Jax Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
45. | Corey Davis TEN at LAC Note: Two awful games in a row by Mariota mean two awful games in a row for Davis. |
46. | Albert Wilson MIA vs. Det Note: Turned two short passes into long touchdowns, and in the process had his second monster game of the year. Just be aware his typical targets aren't often downfield. |
47. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Car |
48. | *Cameron Meredith NO at Bal Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. He should get a bigger role with Ginn out indefinitely. |
49. | Chris Hogan NE at Chi |
50. | Courtland Sutton DEN at Ari |
51. | Taywan Taylor TEN at LAC |
52. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Det |
53. | Anthony Miller CHI vs. NE |
54. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Ten |
55. | Cole Beasley DAL at Was |
56. | *Willie Snead BAL vs. NO Note: Revenge game? |
57. | Donte Moncrief JAC vs. Hou |
58. | Chris Conley KC vs. Cin |
59. | Kelvin Benjamin BUF at Ind |
60. | D.J. Moore CAR at Phi Note: Lost two fumbles early, both of which were costly. |
61. | Antonio Callaway CLE at TB |
62. | Zach Pascal IND vs. Buf |
63. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Den Note: (Back) Limited at Tuesday's practice - and the Cardinals play on Thursday. Removed from the injury list and will play Thursday night. |
64. | Curtis Samuel CAR at Phi |
65. | Mike Williams LAC vs. Ten Note: Limited targets, and almost all of them on short routes. |
66. | *John Ross CIN at KC Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. |
67. | Allen Hurns DAL at Was |
68. | Zay Jones BUF at Ind |
69. | Maurice Harris WAS vs. Dal |
70. | Josh Doctson WAS vs. Dal |
71. | Danny Amendola MIA vs. Det |
72. | *Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Ten Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Active for the London game.*** |
73. | Cordarrelle Patterson NE at Chi |
74. | *D.J. Chark JAC vs. Hou Note: Checked for a concussion at one point but was cleared. |
75. | Jakeem Grant MIA vs. Det |
76. | Laquon Treadwell MIN at NYJ |
77. | Aldrick Robinson MIN at NYJ |
78. | *Josh Reynolds LA at SF Note: Played 46 snaps, most after Cooper Kupp got hurt, but managed only two targets. (Hand) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
79. | *Justin Hardy ATL vs. NYG Note: Got more snaps after Ridley and Sanu got hurt. |
80. | Adam Humphries TB vs. Cle |
81. | Tajae Sharpe TEN at LAC |
82. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Car |
83. | Kendrick Bourne SF vs. LAR |
84. | Torrey Smith CAR at Phi |
85. | Damion Ratley CLE at TB |
86. | *Pierre Garcon SF vs. LAR Note: (Shoulder, Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
87. | *Dontrelle Inman IND vs. Buf Note: Signed with the Colts - could be their third receiver this week. |
88. | *Phillip Dorsett NE at Chi Note: Just three snaps on Sunday night. |
89. | *Paul Richardson WAS vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - and went to get his knee checked out on Thursday. |
90. | *Ryan Grant IND vs. Buf Note: Injured his ankle in the loss to the Jets. Did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
91. | *Russell Shepard NYG at Atl Note: (Neck) Limited practice Thursday. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
92. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Det Note: ***INACTIVE again this week.*** |
93. | *Rashard Higgins CLE at TB Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
94. | *Cooper Kupp LA at SF Note: Sprained MCL - week-to-week, and probably won't play this week. Officially ruled out. |
95. | *Tavon Austin DAL at Was Note: (Groin) Unlikely to play in Week 7. |
96. | *Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Dal Note: (Ankle) Won't practice until Friday at the earliest. Expected to be sidelined for a few weeks. |
97. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Min Note: High-ankle sprain, out 3-to-4 weeks. |
98. | *Ted Ginn NO at Bal Note: (Knee) Going on IR. |
Tight Ends
1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Cin |
2. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Car |
3. | Eric Ebron IND vs. Buf |
4. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. NYG Note: Another monster target game - nine catches on 10 targets against the Bucs. |
5. | David Njoku CLE at TB |
6. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYJ |
7. | Trey Burton CHI vs. NE |
8. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Dal |
9. | *Greg Olsen CAR at Phi Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. |
10. | O.J. Howard TB vs. Cle |
11. | *George Kittle SF vs. LAR Note: (Knee) Limited on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
12. | Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Den |
13. | *Evan Engram NYG at Atl Note: (Knee) Felt good after Tuesday's practice, hopes to return in time for the Monday night game. Full practice Thursday. |
14. | *C.J. Uzomah CIN at KC Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
15. | Ben Watson NO at Bal |
16. | Chris Herndon NYJ vs. Min |
17. | Cameron Brate TB vs. Cle Note: Caught a touchdown early and it looked like he was in line for a good game, but that was his only target. |
18. | Ryan Griffin HOU at Jax Note: Shut out on five targets against the Bills. |
19. | Jeff Heuerman DEN at Ari |
20. | Hayden Hurst BAL vs. NO |
21. | *Dwayne Allen NE at Chi Note: ***Only remaining healthy tight end for the Pats this week.*** |
22. | Geoff Swaim DAL at Was |
23. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. Car |
24. | Antonio Gates LAC vs. Ten |
25. | Mike Gesicki MIA vs. Det |
26. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. NO |
27. | Nick O'Leary MIA vs. Det |
28. | *Erik Swoope IND vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared to play.*** |
29. | *James O'Shaughnessy JAC vs. Hou Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. |
30. | Charles Clay BUF at Ind |
31. | Luke Stocker TEN at LAC |
32. | Gerald Everett LA at SF |
33. | Vernon Davis WAS vs. Dal |
34. | *Virgil Green LAC vs. Ten Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
35. | Seth DeValve CLE at TB |
36. | Jason Croom BUF at Ind |
37. | Luke Willson DET at Mia |
38. | Tyler Higbee LA at SF |
39. | *Rhett Ellison NYG at Atl |
40. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Chi Note: (Ankle) Limited at practice Thursday. ***Downgraded to out.*** |
41. | *Jack Doyle IND vs. Buf Note: (Hip) Not practicing yet. |
42. | *Tyler Kroft CIN at KC Note: (Foot) Looking at a multi-week absence, might have to have surgery. |
43. | *Niles Paul JAC vs. Hou Note: Sprained MCL, placed on IR by the Jaguars. |
44. | *A.J. Derby MIA vs. Det Note: (Foot) Full practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Todd Gurley LA at SF |
2. | Saquon Barkley NYG at Atl |
3. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Cin |
4. | Odell Beckham NYG at Atl |
5. | A.J. Green CIN at KC |
6. | Adam Thielen MIN at NYJ |
7. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Was |
8. | Joe Mixon CIN at KC |
9. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Cin |
10. | Michael Thomas NO at Bal |
11. | Alvin Kamara NO at Bal Note: Resist the urge to panic after his workload was limited so much in Week 5 - this is the same setup as last season between he and Ingram, and he was plenty valuable then. |
12. | David Johnson ARZ vs. Den |
13. | Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG Note: Hasn't had a red-zone target since Week 1. |
14. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Cin |
15. | Golden Tate DET at Mia |
16. | Mike Evans TB vs. Cle |
17. | Robert Woods LA at SF |
18. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at Phi |
19. | *Sony Michel NE at Chi Note: Another strong performance - unfortunately on the bench for some of his owners because of the 'game-time decision' report from Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning, for the Sunday night game. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***On track to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
20. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Jax Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Good to go.*** |
21. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ten Note: The Chargers fell in love with the jet sweep against the Browns last week, frequently using Allen. |
22. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ari |
23. | Tyler Boyd CIN at KC |
24. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Car |
25. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Car |
26. | Mark Ingram NO at Bal |
27. | Kenny Golladay DET at Mia |
28. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Hou Note: (Foot/ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, had a limited practice Thursday, while Fournette sat out both practices. ***Hyde is INACTIVE after all.*** |
29. | *James White NE at Chi Note: White is starting to draw more defensive attention - on the Brady scramble TD, he drew two defenders. |
30. | *Allen Robinson CHI vs. NE Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Will be active against the Bears.*** |
31. | Stefon Diggs MIN at NYJ |
32. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ten Note: Big Bump up with Melvin Gordon inactive. |
33. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Ind |
34. | Brandin Cooks LA at SF |
35. | John Brown BAL vs. NO Note: Should bounce back this week with the projected game flow much different. |
36. | *Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. Min Note: (Foot) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday - this is the same routine as last week. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
37. | Eric Ebron IND vs. Buf |
38. | Jarvis Landry CLE at TB |
39. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. NYG Note: Another monster target game - nine catches on 10 targets against the Bucs. |
40. | *Julian Edelman NE at Chi Note: (Heel) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as active.*** |
41. | Michael Crabtree BAL vs. NO |
42. | Chris Godwin TB vs. Cle |
43. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Atl |
44. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NE |
45. | Phillip Lindsay DEN at Ari |
46. | *Latavius Murray MIN at NYJ Note: ***Starting again with Cook ruled out.*** |
47. | Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. NE |
48. | Devin Funchess CAR at Phi |
49. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. LAR Note: Monster game on my bench in all of the leagues where I own him. |
50. | Marvin Jones DET at Mia |
51. | *Kerryon Johnson DET at Mia Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. |
52. | *Matt Breida SF vs. LAR Note: Was able to overcome ankle and shoulder injuries Monday night to share carries with Raheem Mostert, not Alfred Morris. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
53. | David Njoku CLE at TB |
54. | Keelan Cole JAC vs. Hou |
55. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. Cle |
56. | Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Hou |
57. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NYG Note: Current timeshare with Ito Smith will continue now that Devonta Freeman is going on IR. |
58. | *Adrian Peterson WAS vs. Dal Note: Ran well despite playing through multiple injuries last week. (Ankle/Shoulder) Took part in individual drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
59. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. NE Note: Buried for two quarters after coughing up a fumble on the one-yard line in the second quarter. |
60. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Buf |
61. | Alex Collins BAL vs. NO |
62. | Sammy Watkins KC vs. Cin Note: How frustrating is it to see your player's score finish at 43-40, and the player get just two catches for 18 yards? |
63. | *Josh Gordon NE at Chi Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Active again this week.*** |
64. | *Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Min Note: Targeted 10 times against the Colts, and should continue to receive a high volume with Enunwa out. |
65. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ari |
66. | Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Det Note: Coughed up a fumble on the 1-yard line in overtime. He did get some work after the fumble, however. |
67. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Car |
68. | Frank Gore MIA vs. Det |
69. | *Ito Smith ATL vs. NYG Note: Keeps taking away carries, including those at the goal line, away from Tevin Coleman. That will continue with Devonta Freeman going on IR. |
70. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYJ |
71. | Royce Freeman DEN at Ari |
72. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Jax Note: ***(Chest) Full participant all three days of practice.*** |
73. | Peyton Barber TB vs. Cle |
74. | *Chester Rogers IND vs. Buf Note: ***Another heavy snap count day coming with Ryan Grant ruled out.*** |
75. | Christian Kirk ARZ vs. Den |
76. | *Will Fuller HOU at Jax Note: (Hip) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
77. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday. |
78. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO at Bal Note: Bigger role with Ted Ginn going on IR. |
79. | Trey Burton CHI vs. NE |
80. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Dal |
81. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Car |
82. | Dion Lewis TEN at LAC |
83. | *Keke Coutee HOU at Jax Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
84. | Courtland Sutton DEN at Ari |
85. | Corey Davis TEN at LAC Note: Two awful games in a row by Mariota mean two awful games in a row for Davis. |
86. | Albert Wilson MIA vs. Det Note: Turned two short passes into long touchdowns, and in the process had his second monster game of the year. Just be aware his typical targets aren't often downfield. |
87. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Car |
88. | *Greg Olsen CAR at Phi Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. |
89. | O.J. Howard TB vs. Cle |
90. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. Buf |
91. | Duke Johnson CLE at TB |
92. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Min |
93. | Chris Hogan NE at Chi |
94. | Taywan Taylor TEN at LAC |
95. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Det |
96. | *George Kittle SF vs. LAR Note: (Knee) Limited on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
97. | Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Den |
98. | Derrick Henry TEN at LAC |
99. | Raheem Mostert SF vs. LAR Note: Surprisingly split carries with Breida, not Morris, and ran well - 12 times for 87 yards. The decision to use Mostert over Morris 'may not be permanent.' |
100. | *LeGarrette Blount DET at Mia Note: Bumped a couple of spots with the news of Roddick's injury. |
101. | Anthony Miller CHI vs. NE |
Kickers
1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Chi |
2. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. NO |
3. | *Greg Zuerlein LA at SF Note: (Groin) Likely to return this week - the Rams cut Cairo Santos in anticipation of his return. |
4. | Harrison Butker KC vs. Cin Note: Is the 'big three' now a 'big four' with Butker? I think so. |
5. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. Car |
6. | Wil Lutz NO at Bal |
7. | Matt Prater DET at Mia |
8. | Graham Gano CAR at Phi |
9. | Giorgio Tavecchio ATL vs. NYG |
10. | Dan Bailey MIN at NYJ |
11. | Cody Parkey CHI vs. NE |
12. | Aldrick Rosas NYG at Atl |
13. | Josh Lambo JAC vs. Hou |
14. | Randy Bullock CIN at KC |
15. | Chandler Catanzaro TB vs. Cle |
16. | Robbie Gould SF vs. LAR |
17. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Jax Note: Leads the league in field goal attempts. |
18. | Brandon McManus DEN at Ari |
19. | Greg Joseph CLE at TB |
20. | Brett Maher DAL at Was |
21. | *Michael Badgley LAC vs. Ten Note: Kicking in lieu of Sturgis again this week. |
22. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Buf |
23. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Dal Note: Came up big Sunday with three field goals, including kicks from 49 and 56 yards. |
24. | Jason Myers NYJ vs. Min |
25. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. Det Note: Nailed three kicks against the Bears, including one from 50 yards out. |
26. | Ryan Succop TEN at LAC |
27. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at Ind |
28. | Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Den |
29. | *Caleb Sturgis LAC vs. Ten Note: (Quad) Limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Still out this week.*** |
30. | *Matt Bryant ATL vs. NYG Note: Out this week with a hamstring injury. |
Defenses
1. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Hou Note: The Jaguars haven't lived up to their ADP yet, but they draw a Texans OL that allowed Watson to get sacked seven times last week. |
2. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Ten |
3. | Los Angeles Rams at SF |
4. | Houston Texans at Jax |
5. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Buf |
6. | Denver Broncos at Ari Note: Bradley Chubb announced his presence with authority last week and has a plus matchup this week against the Cardinals. |
7. | *Minnesota Vikings at NYJ Note: The Vikings could be without Linval Joseph (ankle) and Andrew Sendejo (groin) this week. |
8. | Baltimore Ravens vs. NO |
9. | Dallas Cowboys at Was |
10. | Buffalo Bills at Ind |
11. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Car |
12. | Chicago Bears vs. NE |
13. | *Tennessee Titans at LAC Note: ***S Kenny Vaccaro (elbow) is inactive.*** |
14. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Den |
15. | New York Jets vs. Min |
16. | Carolina Panthers at Phi |
17. | Washington Redskins vs. Dal |
18. | New Orleans Saints at Bal |
19. | Cleveland Browns at TB |
20. | Miami Dolphins vs. Det |
21. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NYG |
22. | New England Patriots at Chi |
23. | San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR |
24. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cin |
25. | Detroit Lions at Mia |
26. | New York Giants at Atl Note: LB Ray-Ray Armstrong was placed on IR with a severe concussion. |
27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cle |
28. | Cincinnati Bengals at KC Note: The Bengals suffered a ton of defensive injuries against the Steelers, and now have to play the Chiefs in Arrowhead - yikes. |