This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update Complete
Bye Weeks: Browns, Bucs, Panthers and Steelers.
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 Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights, roughly around 10:00 pm ET. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. LAR |
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Sunday Update Complete
Bye Weeks: Browns, Bucs, Panthers and Steelers.
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 Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights, roughly around 10:00 pm ET. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. LAR |
| 2. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. BAL |
| 3. | *Patrick Mahomes KC at DEN Note: ***Dislocated his kneecap on Thursday night, out three to five weeks.*** |
| 4. | Deshaun Watson HOU at IND |
| 5. | Lamar Jackson BAL at SEA |
| 6. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at NYG Note: Coming off of a superb game against the Falcons and faces the Giants - while a pretty sweet matchup, it's not quite as perfect as the Falcons were. |
| 7. | Tom Brady NE at NYJ |
| 8. | *Jared Goff LA at ATL Note: Miserable game against the Niners, now gets the opposite matchup against the Falcons. |
| 9. | Josh Allen BUF vs. MIA |
| 10. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. PHI |
| 11. | *Gardner Minshew JAC at CIN Note: Struggled in a tough matchup against the Saints, but now faces a reeling Bengals defense that's missing their top two corners. ***Nick Foles could return to practice next week.*** |
| 12. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. OAK Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list, but will be without Davante Adams again, Geronimo Allison is doubtful and MVS is questionable.*** |
| 13. | Carson Wentz PHI at DAL |
| 14. | Daniel Jones NYG vs. ARI |
| 15. | Jacoby Brissett IND vs. HOU |
| 16. | Joe Flacco DEN vs. KC |
| 17. | Kirk Cousins MIN at DET |
| 18. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. MIN |
| 19. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF at WAS Note: ***Heavy rain in D.C., expected to last into the fourth quarter.*** |
| 20. | Derek Carr OAK at GB |
| 21. | Philip Rivers LAC at TEN |
| 22. | *Sam Darnold NYJ vs. NE Note: It turns out that Darnold's return did indeed make a huge difference for the Jets. |
| 23. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. LAC Note: Named the starter this week ahead of Marcus Mariota. |
| 24. | *Teddy Bridgewater NO at CHI Note: Teammate Drew Brees (thumb) is now able to throw a regulation football. It appears that he could return as early as next week against the Cardinals. |
| 25. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. JAX |
| 26. | *Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. NO Note: (Shoulder) Practiced on Monday for the first time since suffering his injury against the Vikings. Full practice Wednesday, but he hasn't officially been given clearance to play. When he does get that clearance, he'll wear a shoulder harness. ***Expected to start Sunday against the Saints.*** |
| 27. | *Case Keenum WAS vs. SF Note: (Foot/Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday, but was a full-go at Thursday's practice. |
| 28. | *Josh Rosen MIA at BUF Note: Replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick in the third quarter last week, but will be the starter again versus the Bills. Losing the starting job to Fitzpatrick after all. |
| 29. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA at BUF Note: Named the starter against the Bills over Josh Rosen. |
| 30. | Taysom Hill NO at CHI |
| 31. | Matt Moore KC at DEN |
| 32. | *Chase Daniel CHI vs. NO Note: Trubisky was able to practice Monday - we'll see if he's able to play this weekend. ***Expected to revert back to the backup role.*** |
| 33. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. LAC Note: Benched for Ryan Tannehill last week against Denver, and will not start this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Leonard Fournette JAC at CIN |
| 2. | Dalvin Cook MIN at DET |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. PHI |
| 4. | Chris Carson SEA vs. BAL |
| 5. | *Saquon Barkley NYG vs. ARI Note: (Ankle) Practiced with the team on Monday - I'm presuming that he plays this week. Wants a full workload Sunday - not sure if the Giants agree, but it really looks as if he'll be playing. ***Officially cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. KC |
| 7. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. LAC |
| 8. | Josh Jacobs OAK at GB |
| 9. | Le'Veon Bell NYJ vs. NE |
| 10. | Aaron Jones GB vs. OAK |
| 11. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. LAR |
| 12. | Mark Ingram BAL at SEA |
| 13. | *Tevin Coleman SF at WAS Note: Took over the goal line carries for the Niners last week and saw more work than Matt Breida. |
| 14. | Marlon Mack IND vs. HOU |
| 15. | *Kerryon Johnson DET vs. MIN Note: Disturbing lack of efficiency in a great matchup Monday night. |
| 16. | Jordan Howard PHI at DAL |
| 17. | *David Johnson ARZ at NYG Note: Dealing with an ankle injury this week, but was present at Thursday's practice. ***Limited practices Thursday and Friday, but expected to play. The Cardinals only have two active RBs.*** |
| 18. | Melvin Gordon LAC at TEN |
| 19. | Carlos Hyde HOU at IND |
| 20. | *Latavius Murray NO at CHI Note: ***Moved up with Kamara ruled out.*** |
| 21. | *Frank Gore BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Return of Devin Singletary could be a drag on Gore's value, despite the great matchup.*** |
| 22. | Matt Breida SF at WAS |
| 23. | Sony Michel NE at NYJ |
| 24. | David Montgomery CHI vs. NO |
| 25. | Royce Freeman DEN vs. KC |
| 26. | *Todd Gurley LA at ATL Note: (Quad) In line to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. ***Officially cleared to play.*** |
| 27. | *Chase Edmonds ARZ at NYG Note: ***Could get more work this week given David Johnson's limited practices all week.*** |
| 28. | Austin Ekeler LAC at TEN |
| 29. | James White NE at NYJ |
| 30. | LeSean McCoy KC at DEN |
| 31. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. JAX Note: The Bengals are on pace to average the fewest rushing yards per game in the Super Bowl Era. |
| 32. | Duke Johnson HOU at IND |
| 33. | *Devin Singletary BUF vs. MIA Note: (Hamstring) Was on the practice field for the Bills on Monday - has missed the last three games. Full practice Wednesday. ***Full practice all week, cleared to play.*** |
| 34. | Kenyan Drake MIA at BUF |
| 35. | *Miles Sanders PHI at DAL Note: Losing snaps to Jordan Howard still, but at least Darren Sproles (quad) isn't practicing yet. |
| 36. | *Adrian Peterson WAS vs. SF Note: You ask for miracles? I give you the Miami Dolphins' run defense. Received a veteran rest day Wednesday. |
| 37. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NO |
| 38. | *Darrell Henderson LA at ATL Note: Essentially was benched after his fumble to start the third quarter, but now Malcolm Brown is dealing with an ankle injury. Gurley is practicing in a limited fashion, but Brown isn't practicing yet. ***Gurley cleared to play, but Brown is doubtful.*** |
| 39. | Alexander Mattison MIN at DET |
| 40. | *Damien Williams KC at DEN Note: Disappeared after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter. |
| 41. | *Rashaad Penny SEA vs. BAL Note: (Hamstring) Expected to be a full go at practice Wednesday after getting scratched for Sunday's win over the Browns. Removed from the injury list. |
| 42. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. HOU |
| 43. | Gus Edwards BAL at SEA |
| 44. | *Jamaal Williams GB vs. OAK Note: Came back from a concussion in superb form on Monday night, taking advantage of Aaron Jones's miscues to get more playing time. |
| 45. | Ito Smith ATL vs. LAR |
| 46. | Brandon Bolden NE at NYJ |
| 47. | Ty Johnson DET vs. MIN |
| 48. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. PHI |
| 49. | Jalen Richard OAK at GB |
| 50. | Wendell Smallwood WAS vs. SF |
| 51. | Kalen Ballage MIA at BUF |
| 52. | Dion Lewis TEN vs. LAC |
| 53. | Darrel Williams KC at DEN |
| 54. | T.J. Yeldon BUF vs. MIA |
| 55. | *Dwayne Washington NO at CHI Note: ***Will be the backup this week with Alvin Kamara ruled out.*** |
| 56. | *Mark Walton MIA at BUF Note: (Thumb) Limited on Wednesday's and Thursday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 57. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. JAX |
| 58. | *Wayne Gallman NYG vs. ARI Note: (Concussion) Underwent individual drills in Monday's practice. Full participant in Thursday's practice, though he remains in the protocol. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol, will be the backup.*** |
| 59. | Jordan Wilkins IND vs. HOU |
| 60. | DeAndre Washington OAK at GB |
| 61. | Ryquell Armstead JAC at CIN |
| 62. | Jeff Wilson SF at WAS |
| 63. | C.J. Prosise SEA vs. BAL |
| 64. | Ty Montgomery NYJ vs. NE |
| 65. | *Raheem Mostert SF at WAS Note: Didn't practice Wednesday because of a knee injury. ***Listed as questionable, and with the wet conditions in D.C. the Niners might want to protect him.*** |
| 66. | *Malcolm Brown LA at ATL Note: Day-to-day with an ankle injury. Held out of Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 67. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. SF Note: Dealing with a case of turf toe and had an MRI taken on Monday. Missed practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 68. | *Rex Burkhead NE at NYJ Note: (Foot) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Remained limited at Friday's practice.*** |
| 69. | *Justin Jackson LAC at TEN Note: (Calf) Didn't practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 70. | *Alvin Kamara NO at CHI Note: Played through an ankle injury and also dealt with a knee injury in-game against the Jaguars. According to Tom Pelissero, the ankle is a 'high-ankle' issue that will limit him this week. Didn't practice Wednesday. That the Saints signed Zach Zenner as insurance suggests that they think there's a chance Kamara doesn't play this week. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Michael Thomas NO at CHI |
| 2. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at IND Note: (Ribs) Full practice Thursday. |
| 3. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. LAR Note: I was all ready to put Julio at #1, but now the Rams have added Jalen Ramsey. Will his back magically heal enough that he'll be fully effective this week? (Hip) Limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 4. | *D.J. Chark JAC at CIN Note: More like 'D.J. Chalk' this week, given his likely DFS usage! |
| 5. | Tyreek Hill KC at DEN |
| 6. | Cooper Kupp LA at ATL |
| 7. | Adam Thielen MIN at DET |
| 8. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. BAL |
| 9. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. HOU |
| 10. | *Keenan Allen LAC at TEN Note: Three bad weeks in a row - I don't want to be cavalier about this, but this isn't because Allen has had a decline of skills. It's *possible* that Rivers has, however. Still, I don't think I'd consider benching him yet. I'd be more inclined to trade for him at a potential discount. |
| 11. | *Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Chest) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 12. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. MIN |
| 13. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC |
| 14. | Brandin Cooks LA at ATL |
| 15. | *Michael Gallup DAL vs. PHI Note: A couple of drops ruined his chance to be the Cowboys' number one receiver with Amari Cooper out, but he'll get a chance of redemption against the Eagles' corners. (Knee) Limited at Thursday's practice, but Cooper/Cobb were both out. |
| 16. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at DAL |
| 17. | *Amari Cooper DAL vs. PHI Note: Left early with a thigh contusion and is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. Sat out both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, upgraded to questionable and is expected to play Sunday night.*** |
| 18. | Robert Woods LA at ATL |
| 19. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NYG |
| 20. | *Will Fuller HOU at IND Note: Had two really bad drops against the Chiefs - both could have gone for long scores. (Calf/oblique) Full practice Thursday. |
| 21. | Stefon Diggs MIN at DET |
| 22. | *John Brown BUF vs. MIA Note: (Groin) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. KC Note: (Knee) Listed as 'full' in Tuesday's walk-through after being limited Monday. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 24. | Calvin Ridley ATL vs. LAR |
| 25. | Golden Tate NYG vs. ARI |
| 26. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. JAX |
| 27. | Marvin Jones DET vs. MIN |
| 28. | Mike Williams LAC at TEN |
| 29. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. SF |
| 30. | DK Metcalf SEA vs. BAL |
| 31. | Cole Beasley BUF vs. MIA |
| 32. | Auden Tate CIN vs. JAX |
| 33. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. LAR |
| 34. | Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. NE |
| 35. | Allen Robinson CHI vs. NO |
| 36. | *Dede Westbrook JAC at CIN Note: (Shoulder) Not expected to practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, and a game-time decision with the expectation that he'll play.*** |
| 37. | Dante Pettis SF at WAS |
| 38. | DeVante Parker MIA at BUF |
| 39. | *Allen Lazard GB vs. OAK Note: ***Likely to play a heavy role this week with Adams out, Allison doubtful and MVS questionable.*** |
| 40. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. NE |
| 41. | *Mecole Hardman KC at DEN Note: Some value remaining with Sammy Watkins out again. |
| 42. | A.J. Brown TEN vs. LAC |
| 43. | Keke Coutee HOU at IND |
| 44. | Willie Snead BAL at SEA |
| 45. | *Chris Conley JAC at CIN Note: ***Could be a decent start this week - Marqise Lee is out, and Dede Westbrook is questionable.*** |
| 46. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. OAK Note: Returned with a big catch after getting his legs rolled up earlier on Monday night. (Ankle/knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, more like a game-time decision.*** |
| 47. | Marquise Goodwin SF at WAS |
| 48. | Anthony Miller CHI vs. NO |
| 49. | Darius Slayton NYG vs. ARI |
| 50. | *Demarcus Robinson KC at DEN Note: Shut out on four targets in the loss to the Texans. |
| 51. | KeeSean Johnson ARZ at NYG |
| 52. | Preston Williams MIA at BUF |
| 53. | Zach Pascal IND vs. HOU |
| 54. | Trey Quinn WAS vs. SF |
| 55. | Corey Davis TEN vs. LAC |
| 56. | Nelson Agholor PHI at DAL |
| 57. | Ted Ginn NO at CHI |
| 58. | *Phillip Dorsett NE at NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Practiced Tuesday after sitting out the Thursday win over the Giants. Limited at Thursday's practice, but was moving around well. ***Listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 59. | *Randall Cobb DAL vs. PHI Note: (Back) Inactive last week. Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, now expected to play.*** |
| 60. | *Geronimo Allison GB vs. OAK Note: Left with a concussion on Monday night. Non-participant in practice so far. ***Moved from doubtful to questionable, but still a game-time decision at best. Packers are hoping either Allison or MVS can go.*** |
| 61. | Paul Richardson WAS vs. SF |
| 62. | *Zay Jones OAK at GB Note: Traded to the Raiders before the bye. Unlikely to start despite the Raiders' injuries at WR. |
| 63. | David Moore SEA vs. BAL |
| 64. | *Kenny Stills HOU at IND Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list, could be eased back into action.*** |
| 65. | Danny Amendola DET vs. MIN |
| 66. | Byron Pringle KC at DEN |
| 67. | Tavon Austin DAL vs. PHI |
| 68. | Miles Boykin BAL at SEA |
| 69. | *Albert Wilson MIA at BUF Note: (Hip/Calf) Limited in practice Wednesday/Thursday. |
| 70. | Damiere Byrd ARZ at NYG |
| 71. | Deon Cain IND vs. HOU |
| 72. | *Demaryius Thomas NYJ vs. NE Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Three limited practices, listed as questionable.*** |
| 73. | *Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. NO Note: (Concussion) Participated in Monday's practice. Full practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 74. | Hunter Renfrow OAK at GB |
| 75. | *Christian Kirk ARZ at NYG Note: (Ankle) Inactive again in Week 6. 'Closer than he was last week.' ***Game-time decision, but not expected to play.*** |
| 76. | *Tyrell Williams OAK at GB Note: (Foot) Present but didn't practice Monday in the Raiders' first practice since the bye. Still bothered by a case of plantar fasciitis and hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Sitting out again this week.*** |
| 77. | *Deebo Samuel SF at WAS Note: Day-to-day with a groin strain. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 78. | *Marquise Brown BAL at SEA Note: (Ankle) Sidelined Wednesday and Thursday. ***Missed practice all week, but listed as questionable.*** |
| 79. | *Josh Gordon NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Was present at Tuesday's practice but did not practice. He gets the extra day to recover, with the Pats not playing until Monday night. (Knee/Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 80. | *Davante Adams GB vs. OAK Note: (Toe) Improving, but didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
| 81. | *Sammy Watkins KC at DEN Note: (Hamstring) Limited practices Monday and Tuesday. Declared out again this week. |
| 82. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO at CHI Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 83. | *Parris Campbell IND vs. HOU Note: (Abdomen) Unable to practice Monday. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 84. | *Sterling Shepard NYG vs. ARI Note: (Concussion) Unlikely to play this week, but took part in on-field drills Monday. Limited practice Thursday, remains in the concussion protocol. |
| 85. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at DAL Note: (Abdomen) Will sit out Wednesday's practice and instead focus on conditioning. Didn't practice Thursday, either. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 86. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. JAX Note: (Ankle) Still working on the side, lending doubt to his return this week. ***Not expected to return until after the Bengals' bye week (Week 9).*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at DEN |
| 2. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. LAR |
| 3. | Zach Ertz PHI at DAL |
| 4. | *George Kittle SF at WAS Note: (Groin) Sat out Wednesday but was set to practice on Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | *Hunter Henry LAC at TEN Note: So much for the Chargers easing him back in. |
| 6. | *Evan Engram NYG vs. ARI Note: (Knee) Optimistic that he'll play this week. Full participant Wednesday. ***Officially cleared to play.*** |
| 7. | *Darren Waller OAK at GB Note: (Foot) Limited at practice Thursday - signed a multi-year extension with the Raiders this week, too. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 8. | Mark Andrews BAL at SEA |
| 9. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. LAC Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Did not practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 10. | Darren Fells HOU at IND |
| 11. | Gerald Everett LA at ATL |
| 12. | *Eric Ebron IND vs. HOU Note: (Illness) Sat out Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 13. | Dallas Goedert PHI at DAL |
| 14. | *Jimmy Graham GB vs. OAK Note: (Ankle) Non-participant Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | Trey Burton CHI vs. NO |
| 16. | *T.J. Hockenson DET vs. MIN Note: Bad end zone drop on Monday night. |
| 17. | Noah Fant DEN vs. KC |
| 18. | *Luke Willson SEA vs. BAL Note: Last man standing with the injury to Dissly. |
| 19. | *Dawson Knox BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Tyler Kroft is returning this week and could cut into Knox's routes and targets.*** |
| 20. | *Foster Moreau OAK at GB Note: Added to the list, significant action the last two weeks. |
| 21. | Josh Hill NO at CHI |
| 22. | Jack Doyle IND vs. HOU |
| 23. | Jason Witten DAL vs. PHI |
| 24. | Hayden Hurst BAL at SEA |
| 25. | *Jeremy Sprinkle WAS vs. SF Note: ***Starting again with Vernon Davis ruled out.*** |
| 26. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. JAX |
| 27. | Jordan Akins HOU at IND |
| 28. | *Ben Watson NE at NYJ Note: Re-signed by the Pats. ***Both Izzo and LaCosse are out this week.*** |
| 29. | Rhett Ellison NYG vs. ARI |
| 30. | Irv Smith Jr. MIN at DET |
| 31. | Blake Jarwin DAL vs. PHI |
| 32. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at DET |
| 33. | Mike Gesicki MIA at BUF |
| 34. | *Maxx Williams ARZ at NYG Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as questionable.*** |
| 35. | *Geoff Swaim JAC at CIN Note: Possible concussion. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 36. | *Vernon Davis WAS vs. SF Note: (Concussion) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 37. | *Chris Herndon NYJ vs. NE Note: (Hamstring) Returned to the active roster after a one-week grace period, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll play this week. Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially listed as doubtful.*** |
| 38. | *Jared Cook NO at CHI Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out this week. Josh Hill will start.*** |
| 39. | *Matt LaCosse NE at NYJ Note: Suffered a sprained MCL against the Giants on Thursday night. The Pats re-signed Ben Watson due to his injury. Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 40. | *Ryan Izzo NE at NYJ Note: ***Suffered a concussion in practice Thursday and has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 41. | *Will Dissly SEA vs. BAL Note: Achilles' injury - out for the season. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Leonard Fournette JAC at CIN |
| 2. | Dalvin Cook MIN at DET |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. PHI |
| 4. | Chris Carson SEA vs. BAL |
| 5. | Michael Thomas NO at CHI |
| 6. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at IND Note: (Ribs) Full practice Thursday. |
| 7. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. LAR Note: I was all ready to put Julio at #1, but now the Rams have added Jalen Ramsey. Will his back magically heal enough that he'll be fully effective this week? (Hip) Limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 8. | *Saquon Barkley NYG vs. ARI Note: (Ankle) Practiced with the team on Monday - I'm presuming that he plays this week. Wants a full workload Sunday - not sure if the Giants agree, but it really looks as if he'll be playing. ***Officially cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 9. | Aaron Jones GB vs. OAK |
| 10. | Le'Veon Bell NYJ vs. NE |
| 11. | *David Johnson ARZ at NYG Note: Dealing with an ankle injury this week, but was present at Thursday's practice. ***Limited practices Thursday and Friday, but expected to play. The Cardinals only have two active RBs.*** |
| 12. | *D.J. Chark JAC at CIN Note: More like 'D.J. Chalk' this week, given his likely DFS usage! |
| 13. | Tyreek Hill KC at DEN |
| 14. | Adam Thielen MIN at DET |
| 15. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. BAL |
| 16. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. HOU |
| 17. | Travis Kelce KC at DEN |
| 18. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. LAC |
| 19. | *Keenan Allen LAC at TEN Note: Three bad weeks in a row - I don't want to be cavalier about this, but this isn't because Allen has had a decline of skills. It's *possible* that Rivers has, however. Still, I don't think I'd consider benching him yet. I'd be more inclined to trade for him at a potential discount. |
| 20. | *Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Chest) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 21. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. MIN |
| 22. | Josh Jacobs OAK at GB |
| 23. | Mark Ingram BAL at SEA |
| 24. | Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. KC |
| 25. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. LAR |
| 26. | Marlon Mack IND vs. HOU |
| 27. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. LAR |
| 28. | *George Kittle SF at WAS Note: (Groin) Sat out Wednesday but was set to practice on Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 29. | *Kerryon Johnson DET vs. MIN Note: Disturbing lack of efficiency in a great matchup Monday night. |
| 30. | Brandin Cooks LA at ATL |
| 31. | *Michael Gallup DAL vs. PHI Note: A couple of drops ruined his chance to be the Cowboys' number one receiver with Amari Cooper out, but he'll get a chance of redemption against the Eagles' corners. (Knee) Limited at Thursday's practice, but Cooper/Cobb were both out. |
| 32. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC |
| 33. | *Will Fuller HOU at IND Note: Had two really bad drops against the Chiefs - both could have gone for long scores. (Calf/oblique) Full practice Thursday. |
| 34. | *Tevin Coleman SF at WAS Note: Took over the goal line carries for the Niners last week and saw more work than Matt Breida. |
| 35. | *Frank Gore BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Return of Devin Singletary could be a drag on Gore's value, despite the great matchup.*** |
| 36. | Melvin Gordon LAC at TEN |
| 37. | David Montgomery CHI vs. NO |
| 38. | Carlos Hyde HOU at IND |
| 39. | Robert Woods LA at ATL |
| 40. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NYG |
| 41. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at DAL |
| 42. | *Dede Westbrook JAC at CIN Note: (Shoulder) Not expected to practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, and a game-time decision with the expectation that he'll play.*** |
| 43. | Stefon Diggs MIN at DET |
| 44. | *Hunter Henry LAC at TEN Note: So much for the Chargers easing him back in. |
| 45. | Zach Ertz PHI at DAL |
| 46. | *Darren Waller OAK at GB Note: (Foot) Limited at practice Thursday - signed a multi-year extension with the Raiders this week, too. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 47. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. KC Note: (Knee) Listed as 'full' in Tuesday's walk-through after being limited Monday. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 48. | Calvin Ridley ATL vs. LAR |
| 49. | *Latavius Murray NO at CHI Note: ***Moved up with Kamara ruled out.*** |
| 50. | Golden Tate NYG vs. ARI |
| 51. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. JAX |
| 52. | Royce Freeman DEN vs. KC |
| 53. | Austin Ekeler LAC at TEN |
| 54. | Jordan Howard PHI at DAL |
| 55. | Sony Michel NE at NYJ |
| 56. | Marvin Jones DET vs. MIN |
| 57. | DK Metcalf SEA vs. BAL |
| 58. | *John Brown BUF vs. MIA Note: (Groin) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 59. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. SF |
| 60. | Mike Williams LAC at TEN |
| 61. | Matt Breida SF at WAS |
| 62. | LeSean McCoy KC at DEN |
| 63. | Auden Tate CIN vs. JAX |
| 64. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. LAR |
| 65. | Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. NE |
| 66. | Mark Andrews BAL at SEA |
| 67. | *Evan Engram NYG vs. ARI Note: (Knee) Optimistic that he'll play this week. Full participant Wednesday. ***Officially cleared to play.*** |
| 68. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. JAX Note: The Bengals are on pace to average the fewest rushing yards per game in the Super Bowl Era. |
| 69. | Cole Beasley BUF vs. MIA |
| 70. | Allen Robinson CHI vs. NO |
| 71. | James White NE at NYJ |
| 72. | *Adrian Peterson WAS vs. SF Note: You ask for miracles? I give you the Miami Dolphins' run defense. Received a veteran rest day Wednesday. |
| 73. | Dante Pettis SF at WAS |
| 74. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. OAK Note: Returned with a big catch after getting his legs rolled up earlier on Monday night. (Ankle/knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, more like a game-time decision.*** |
| 75. | *Mecole Hardman KC at DEN Note: Some value remaining with Sammy Watkins out again. |
| 76. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. NE |
| 77. | DeVante Parker MIA at BUF |
| 78. | Duke Johnson HOU at IND |
| 79. | *Chase Edmonds ARZ at NYG Note: ***Could get more work this week given David Johnson's limited practices all week.*** |
| 80. | *Darrell Henderson LA at ATL Note: Essentially was benched after his fumble to start the third quarter, but now Malcolm Brown is dealing with an ankle injury. Gurley is practicing in a limited fashion, but Brown isn't practicing yet. ***Gurley cleared to play, but Brown is doubtful.*** |
| 81. | Kenyan Drake MIA at BUF |
| 82. | *Miles Sanders PHI at DAL Note: Losing snaps to Jordan Howard still, but at least Darren Sproles (quad) isn't practicing yet. |
| 83. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NO |
| 84. | Alexander Mattison MIN at DET |
| 85. | *Jared Cook NO at CHI Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out this week. Josh Hill will start.*** |
| 86. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. LAC Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Did not practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 87. | Darren Fells HOU at IND |
| 88. | A.J. Brown TEN vs. LAC |
| 89. | Keke Coutee HOU at IND |
| 90. | Willie Snead BAL at SEA |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at SEA |
| 2. | Greg Zuerlein LA at ATL |
| 3. | Josh Lambo JAC at CIN |
| 4. | *Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at IND Note: Now has four missed extra points, also missed a 46-yard attempt Sunday. |
| 5. | Wil Lutz NO at CHI |
| 6. | Harrison Butker KC at DEN |
| 7. | Mike Nugent NE at NYJ |
| 8. | Jason Myers SEA vs. BAL |
| 9. | Zane Gonzalez ARZ at NYG |
| 10. | Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. MIA |
| 11. | Mason Crosby GB vs. OAK |
| 12. | Brett Maher DAL vs. PHI |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. KC |
| 14. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. HOU |
| 15. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. ARI |
| 16. | *Matt Prater DET vs. MIN Note: Incredibly clutch on Monday night - bad sign, though, that the Lions had to turn to him five times. |
| 17. | *Jake Elliott PHI at DAL Note: Hasn't missed a field goal attempt this year, but also has only attempted seven overall. |
| 18. | *Matt Bryant ATL vs. LAR Note: Brutal missed extra point in loss to the Cardinals. |
| 19. | Eddy Pineiro CHI vs. NO |
| 20. | Robbie Gould SF at WAS |
| 21. | Daniel Carlson OAK at GB |
| 22. | Dan Bailey MIN at DET |
| 23. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. SF |
| 24. | Cody Parkey TEN vs. LAC |
| 25. | Randy Bullock CIN vs. JAX |
| 26. | Sam Ficken NYJ vs. NE |
| 27. | *Michael Badgley LAC at TEN Note: (Groin) Expected to start kicking again in practice this week. Full participant Thursday. ***Listed as questionable and McLaughlin remains on the roster. I don't think you can start either Chargers kicker this week.*** |
| 28. | Jason Sanders MIA at BUF |
| 29. | *Chase McLaughlin LAC at TEN Note: Badgley is up to full participation in practice. ***Might still kick this week.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | New England Patriots at NYJ |
| 2. | Buffalo Bills vs. MIA |
| 3. | San Francisco 49ers at WAS |
| 4. | New Orleans Saints at CHI |
| 5. | *Jacksonville Jaguars at CIN Note: On one hand - they just lost Jalen Ramsey. On the other hand, they haven't really even had him lately anyhow. |
| 6. | Green Bay Packers vs. OAK |
| 7. | *Chicago Bears vs. NO Note: Akiem Hicks is out for the season. |
| 8. | Tennessee Titans vs. LAC |
| 9. | Seattle Seahawks vs. BAL |
| 10. | Dallas Cowboys vs. PHI |
| 11. | Los Angeles Chargers at TEN |
| 12. | Minnesota Vikings at DET |
| 13. | *Los Angeles Rams at ATL Note: What a busy day - traded away Marcus Peters to the Ravens, but then traded for Jalen Ramsey! Meanwhile, Aqib Talib is out for the season. |
| 14. | Philadelphia Eagles at DAL |
| 15. | Indianapolis Colts vs. HOU |
| 16. | Detroit Lions vs. MIN |
| 17. | Kansas City Chiefs at DEN |
| 18. | Baltimore Ravens at SEA |
| 19. | Denver Broncos vs. KC |
| 20. | New York Giants vs. ARI |
| 21. | Houston Texans at IND |
| 22. | Arizona Cardinals at NYG |
| 23. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 24. | Washington Redskins vs. SF |
| 25. | Oakland Raiders at GB |
| 26. | Atlanta Falcons vs. LAR |
| 27. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. JAX Note: Both Dre' Kirkpatrick and William Jackson III will be out this week. |
| 28. | Miami Dolphins at BUF |
