This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or 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. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC at SF |
| 2. | Justin Herbert |
Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or 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. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC at SF |
| 2. | Justin Herbert LAC vs. SEA |
| 3. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CLE Note: Jackson (hip) was limited on Wednesday, but was back to a full practice Thursday. |
| 4. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. ATL |
| 5. | Tom Brady TB at CAR |
| 6. | *Derek Carr LV vs. HOU Note: ***Going to be without Darren Waller on Sunday.*** |
| 7. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. PIT Note: Tagovailoa (concussion) is expected to regain the starting QB role Sunday night against the Steelers. Teddy Bridgewater was able to play last week, and Skylar Thompson now has a thumb injury. Tagovailoa is no longer on the injury report. |
| 8. | *Kyler Murray ARZ vs. NO Note: Murray had a lot more designed runs against Seattle, netting 100 rushing yards, but the passing game was completely inefficient against a weak opponent. The Cardinals managed only one scoring drive all day, frequently stalling in Seattle territory. |
| 9. | *Dak Prescott DAL vs. DET Note: Prescott (thumb) is in line to get medically cleared and then fully practice Wednesday, with the assumption that he'll start Sunday against the Lions. Prescott was a full practice participant on Thursday - it's all but official that he'll start this week. ***Prescott is 'all systems go' for Sunday.*** |
| 10. | *Geno Smith SEA at LAC Note: The 'ticket-to-the-carnival' never really materialized for Smith against the Cardinals, as he managed to throw for only 197 yards and no touchdowns. At least he ran for 48 yards to help mitigate an otherwise awful fantasy game. |
| 11. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at WAS Note: Rodgers had an awful game against the Jets and now is without Randall Cobb (ankle), though at least the matchup should be better. Rodgers (thumb) sat out Wednesday again this week but practiced in full on Thursday. Is it possible that the thumb is a bigger issue than the Packers are letting on? |
| 12. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. KC Note: The Falcons managed to take away the Niners' running game to force Garoppolo to beat them instead, and he came up short (with a lot of 'help' from the Niners' pass-catchers) in the effort. |
| 13. | *Matt Ryan IND at TEN Note: Avoided getting sacked in the win over Jacksonville. |
| 14. | Daniel Jones NYG at JAX |
| 15. | Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. IND |
| 16. | *Andy Dalton NO at ARI Note: Dalton showed up on the injury report with a back injury for Monday's estimated practice report. Dalton and not Winston took first-team reps on Tuesday. It looks as if Dalton will start, as he's the one with a full practice this week. But coach Dennis Allen pointedly declined to name a starter, saying that they would wait until game-time to name one. ***Dalton finally has been confirmed as the starter.*** |
| 17. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. NYG Note: We can't blame Lawrence for the Jags' latest loss, as he was nearly perfect, completely 20 of 22 passes, nearly all short attempts. |
| 18. | Marcus Mariota ATL at CIN |
| 19. | Davis Mills HOU at LV |
| 20. | Jared Goff DET at DAL |
| 21. | *Jacoby Brissett CLE at BAL Note: Brissett was awful against the Pats in a blowout loss. |
| 22. | *Brett Rypien DEN vs. NYJ Note: Rypien is the Broncos' backup in case Russell Wilson (hamstring, bad chef) can't play. ***Will start this week, Josh Johnson will be the backup.*** |
| 23. | *Mac Jones NE vs. CHI Note: Jones (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice, which was the Pats' first practice of the week. He expects to be able to return on Monday night. ***Jones had three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable, and Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that Jones is likely to play.*** |
| 24. | *Kenny Pickett PIT at MIA Note: Pickett has been cleared to fully participate in practice Wednesday even though he remains in the concussion protocol. Coach Mike Tomlin said that Pickett will start if he clears the protocol in time for Sunday night's game. Pickett has had two full practices so far this week, but there's no word yet if he's cleared the concussion protocol. ***Pickett officially cleared the concussion protocol on Friday.*** |
| 25. | *Taylor Heinicke WAS vs. GB Note: Heinicke will start Week 7 with Sam Howell backing him up, as Carson Wentz underwent surgery to repair a broken ring finger on his throwing hand and will be out 4-to-6 weeks. |
| 26. | *Zach Wilson NYJ at DEN Note: Wilson couldn't get untracked against the Packers last week, and now faces another tough passing defense in the Broncos this week. |
| 27. | *Justin Fields CHI at NE Note: Fields aggravated a previously injured left shoulder in the Thursday night loss to the Commanders. Fields (shoulder) wasn't on the Bears' initial injury report Thursday. |
| 28. | *PJ Walker CAR vs. TB Note: Walker suffered a neck injury in the loss to the Rams and gave way to Jacob Eason. It looks like there's a chance that teammate Sam Darnold could return this week. Walker has already been named the starter for this week. |
| 29. | *Bailey Zappe NE vs. CHI Note: Zappe led the Pats to two wins as a starter, throwing for over 300 yards last week. But he could give back the starting job to Mac Jones (ankle) this week. |
| 30. | *Mitch Trubisky PIT at MIA Note: Played well (9-for-12 for 144 yards and a touchdown) in relief of Kenny Pickett. |
| 31. | *Cooper Rush DAL vs. DET Note: Rush was exposed against a good pass rush on Sunday night against the Eagles, quieting any possibility that he could hold off a healthy Dak Prescott. |
| 32. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIA vs. PIT Note: Bridgewater should revert back to being the primary backup behind Tua Tagovailoa this week. |
| 33. | *Russell Wilson DEN vs. NYJ Note: Wilson underwent an MRI for a hamstring injury suffered Monday night, without some concern that it's a 'fairly significant' injury. Brett Rypien is the backup. Wilson 'did very well' in Wednesday's practice but was officially limited on both days so far this week. The Broncos haven't yet said he'll be able to start. ***Wilson has been ruled out for this week. Brett Rypien will start, Josh Johnson will be the backup.*** |
| 34. | *Jameis Winston NO at ARI Note: Wilson (back/ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice report. Meanwhile, teammate Andy Dalton is dealing with a back injury. Winston once again was limited Wednesday, whereas Dalton had a full practice, though the Saints declined to name a starter. |
| 35. | *Sam Darnold CAR vs. TB Note: Darnold (ankle) is expected to return from IR and practice this week, though it's uncertain whether he'll be ready to play. If so, he's likely to start over Baker Mayfield (ankle) and P.J. Walker (neck). Darnold looked good in practice on Wednesday but won't play this week. |
| 36. | *Baker Mayfield CAR vs. TB Note: An MRI on Mayfield's ankle revealed ligament damage and he is considered 'week-to-week.' PJ Walker suffered a neck injury against the Rams last week, leaving Jacob Eason and the possibility of Sam Darnold's return from an ankle injury as pivots. Returned to a limited practice on Thursday. |
| 37. | *Jacob Eason CAR vs. TB Note: Eason reverted back to the Panthers' practice squad Monday after seeing game action in the loss to the Rams. |
| 38. | *Carson Wentz WAS vs. GB Note: Wentz is out 4-to-6 weeks with a broken ring finger on his throwing hand. ***Officially placed on IR on Saturday.*** |
| 39. | Jalen Hurts PHI at |
| 40. | Matthew Stafford LA at |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND Note: Look for a heavy workload with the Titans coming off the bye week. |
| 2. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at JAX Note: Barkley seemed to be favoring his shoulder at points in the game, but he was still in there at the end. Barkley was limited in practice again on Thursday. ***Barkley was cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 3. | Nick Chubb CLE at BAL |
| 4. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. SEA |
| 5. | Leonard Fournette TB at CAR |
| 6. | Josh Jacobs LV vs. HOU |
| 7. | Aaron Jones GB at WAS |
| 8. | Alvin Kamara NO at ARI |
| 9. | Dameon Pierce HOU at LV |
| 10. | Breece Hall NYJ at DEN |
| 11. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN Note: Taylor was limited on Wednesday and then had a full practice Thursday. ***Taylor has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | *Christian McCaffrey SF vs. KC Note: The buzz about a possible trade has gotten louder as the Panthers' season continues to circle down the drain. ***According to Ian Rapoport, McCaffrey is expected to play with the Niners after getting traded there on Thursday night, though we have not yet heard that directly from the team.*** |
| 13. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. ATL |
| 14. | Kenneth Walker SEA at LAC |
| 15. | *Jamaal Williams DET at DAL Note: ***Teammate D'Andre Swift now appears unlikely to play this week.*** |
| 16. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. CHI Note: Teammate Damien Harris (hamstring) had a full practice Thursday, which could mean we are back to a time-share. |
| 17. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. NYG |
| 18. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. DET |
| 19. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. GB |
| 20. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ vs. NO Note: Benjamin (foot) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Teammate James Conner (ribs) hasn't practiced yet this week. Starting again this week with James Conner ruled out. |
| 21. | Najee Harris PIT at MIA |
| 22. | David Montgomery CHI at NE |
| 23. | Kareem Hunt CLE at BAL |
| 24. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at SF Note: ***According to Ian Rapoport, Pacheco saw first-team reps this week and could start, though Clyde-Edwards Helaire will remain active in the offense.*** |
| 25. | *Jeff Wilson SF vs. KC Note: Wilson had to be the biggest disappointment of the week, running seven times for 25 yards while losing a fumble-six. ***Wilson will ultimately lose the starting role, though it's uncertain how the workload will be apportioned in McCaffrey's first game with the Niners.*** |
| 26. | *Kenyan Drake BAL vs. CLE Note: Drake took over after J.K. Dobbins' knee tightened up last week. ***Dobbins is out for at least four weeks, but Gus Edwards has been activated from the PUP list and Justice Hill looks recovered from his hamstring injury.*** |
| 27. | James Robinson JAC vs. NYG |
| 28. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at SF Note: ***Might not start, yielding instead to Isiah Pacheco.*** |
| 29. | AJ Dillon GB at WAS |
| 30. | *Damien Harris NE vs. CHI Note: We'll have to wait until Monday to see if Harris (hamstring) will be scratched again. Harris (hamstring) returned to a full practice Thursday, suggesting that he'll be back on Monday night. |
| 31. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. PIT Note: Mostert (knee) had a full practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 32. | *D'Onta Foreman CAR vs. TB Note: ***Foreman will likely lead the Carolina committee now that Christian McCaffrey has been dealt.*** |
| 33. | *Melvin Gordon DEN vs. NYJ Note: Gordon claimed he was healthy following Monday's loss to the Chargers, but he only had three carries in the game, none after the first half. Gordon was named the starter for this week, for whatever that's worth. |
| 34. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at CIN |
| 35. | Khalil Herbert CHI at NE |
| 36. | *Latavius Murray DEN vs. NYJ Note: Murray ended up being Denver's primary back on Monday night, though it looks like Mike Boone will be in there on passing downs. Gordon will start over Murray this week. |
| 37. | Antonio Gibson WAS vs. GB |
| 38. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. DET |
| 39. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. TB Note: ***If forced to choose between the Carolina backs, I'd prefer Foreman over Hubbard, though Raheem Blackshear also could factor.*** |
| 40. | J.D. McKissic WAS vs. GB |
| 41. | *Michael Carter NYJ at DEN Note: Limited to seven touches, as he's clearly behind Breece Hall now. |
| 42. | *Justice Hill BAL vs. CLE Note: ***Hill (hamstring) has been cleared from the injury list. He, Kenyan Drake and Gus Edwards will be the Ravens' backs now that J.K. Dobbins (knee) is out again.*** |
| 43. | Mike Boone DEN vs. NYJ |
| 44. | Rex Burkhead HOU at LV |
| 45. | *Sony Michel LAC vs. SEA Note: Michel's role will increase with Joshua Kelley out multiple weeks. |
| 46. | *Mark Ingram NO at ARI Note: Ingram's reps have been capped so far this week with a sore knee. Cleared from the injury report before Thursday's game. |
| 47. | Rachaad White TB at CAR |
| 48. | *Deon Jackson IND at TEN Note: Jackson suffered a quad injury in the win over the Jaguars, but he showed that he had a lot of juice before he got hurt. Full practice Wednesday. ***Jackson has been cleared from the injury list, but so have Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines.*** |
| 49. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. CLE Note: Edwards (knee) was able to practice Wednesday and could return soon from the PUP list. ***The Ravens activated Edwards from the PUP list Saturday and placed Dobbins on IR.*** |
| 50. | Jerick McKinnon KC at SF |
| 51. | Jaylen Warren PIT at MIA |
| 52. | Dontrell Hilliard TEN vs. IND |
| 53. | DeeJay Dallas SEA at LAC |
| 54. | Samaje Perine CIN vs. ATL |
| 55. | *Isaiah Spiller LAC vs. SEA Note: ***Spiller will be active for his pro debut on Sunday.*** |
| 56. | *Chase Edmonds MIA vs. PIT Note: Edmonds had just four touches in the loss to Minnesota, but at least he was active, unlike Myles Gaskin. |
| 57. | Keaontay Ingram ARZ vs. NO |
| 58. | *James Conner ARZ vs. NO Note: Conner (ribs) was listed as a non-participant so far this week, and the Cardinals play on Thursday. INACTIVE |
| 59. | *D'Andre Swift DET at DAL Note: I'm going to wait until Swift returns to full practice before moving him back up. Swift has had two limited practices so far this week, and he's 'pushing towards' returning on Sunday. That's not exactly the slam-dunk I'm looking for, but enough to move him from the bottom. ***Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that Swift is unlikely to play.*** |
| 60. | *Nyheim Hines IND at TEN Note: Hines (concussion) fully practiced Thursday, but it's not yet certain that he's cleared the concussion protocol. ***Hines has cleared the concussion protocol.*** |
| 61. | *Darrel Williams ARZ vs. NO Note: Williams (knee) hasn't started practicing yet. |
| 62. | *J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. CLE Note: Dobbins's knee tightened up on him and he sat out the second half. Hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Dobbins had his knee scoped and was placed on IR by the Ravens, meaning he'll be out for at least four weeks.*** |
| 63. | *Joshua Kelley LAC vs. SEA Note: Kelley suffered an MCL sprain and will be out multiple weeks. |
| 64. | Miles Sanders PHI at |
| 65. | Darrell Henderson LA at |
| 66. | Boston Scott PHI at |
| 67. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at |
| 68. | Malcolm Brown LA at |
| 69. | Cam Akers LA at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. KC |
| 2. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. PIT Note: Hill very briefly left last week's game, missing two or three plays. |
| 3. | Mike Evans TB at CAR |
| 4. | Davante Adams LV vs. HOU |
| 5. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. ATL Note: Chase has been limited so far this week with a hip issue. ***Officially cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 6. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 7. | *DK Metcalf SEA at LAC Note: Tough day in what appeared to be a good matchup - Smith missed an open Metcalf in the end zone in the first quarter, and Metcalf didn't get his first catch until the fourth quarter. |
| 8. | Chris Godwin TB at CAR |
| 9. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. DET Note: Lamb (hip) had a full practice Thursday. |
| 10. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at DAL Note: Brown (ankle) fully practiced Wednesday. With teammates DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds looking unlikely to go this week, St. Brown should be frequently targeted. |
| 11. | Amari Cooper CLE at BAL |
| 12. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. PIT Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Waddle is listed as questionable after logging limited practices all week.*** |
| 13. | Mike Williams LAC vs. SEA |
| 14. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. ATL Note: Higgins (ankle) had a full practice Thursday, which is a little better than last week, when he was limited on Thursday. |
| 15. | *Chris Olave NO at ARI Note: Olave (concussion) wasn't listed on Monday's injury report after missing Sunday's game - he appears ready to go for Thursday night. |
| 16. | Allen Lazard GB at WAS |
| 17. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. NYG |
| 18. | Diontae Johnson PIT at MIA |
| 19. | *Courtland Sutton DEN vs. NYJ Note: Sutton shockingly managed just three targets Monday night in a game that went to overtime. |
| 20. | *DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. NO Note: Hopkins is back from his suspension this week. How much does he have left in the tank? |
| 21. | Drake London ATL at CIN |
| 22. | Jakobi Meyers NE vs. CHI |
| 23. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at SF |
| 24. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. GB |
| 25. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. NYJ |
| 26. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. KC |
| 27. | Darnell Mooney CHI at NE |
| 28. | Curtis Samuel WAS vs. GB |
| 29. | Brandin Cooks HOU at LV |
| 30. | *Joshua Palmer LAC vs. SEA Note: Palmer entered the concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 31. | Chase Claypool PIT at MIA |
| 32. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. ATL |
| 33. | *Rondale Moore ARZ vs. NO Note: Moore saw lots of work last week, albeit almost all on short routes. |
| 34. | Robert Woods TEN vs. IND |
| 35. | George Pickens PIT at MIA |
| 36. | DJ Moore CAR vs. TB |
| 37. | Zay Jones JAC vs. NYG |
| 38. | *Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CLE Note: Coach John Harbaugh revealed that Bateman's injury is a sprained left foot and that Bateman is close to returning. Bateman (foot) was limited in practice so far this week - that's an improvement over last week. ***Bateman had three limited practices and later said it's up to Coach Harbaugh whether he can play, but Ian Rapoport relayed that Bateman is likely to play.*** |
| 39. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at LAC Note: Lockett (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday - he had similar limitations last week but then had a full practice Friday. ***Officially questionable, after not practicing all week. He said that he plans to play.*** |
| 40. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE at BAL |
| 41. | *Hunter Renfrow LV vs. HOU Note: Renfrow (hip) didn't practice Thursday after fully practicing on Wednesday. ***Renfrow is listed as questionable, but he's likely to play. Teammate Darren Waller is out and Mack Hollins is a game-time decision.*** |
| 42. | Marquez Callaway NO at ARI |
| 43. | Alec Pierce IND at TEN |
| 44. | Corey Davis NYJ at DEN |
| 45. | *Josh Reynolds DET at DAL Note: Reynolds sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday with a knee issue. ***Reynolds returned to a limited practice Friday and is questionable.*** |
| 46. | *Nico Collins HOU at LV Note: Collins (Achilles/wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 47. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. DET |
| 48. | Mecole Hardman KC at SF |
| 49. | DeVante Parker NE vs. CHI |
| 50. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at JAX |
| 51. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. IND |
| 52. | Tre'Quan Smith NO at ARI |
| 53. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at DEN |
| 54. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at SF |
| 55. | *Sammy Watkins GB at WAS Note: ***Watkins (hamstring) has been activated off IR and is questionable for this week.*** |
| 56. | *Tyquan Thornton NE vs. CHI Note: Thornton had two touchdowns, one rushing, one receiving, and was on the field for 40 of 70 snaps. It's a crowded receiving corps, and Thornton might still be behind Devante Parker, let alone Jakobi Meyers, but he might also provide a skill set that others might not have. |
| 57. | Olamide Zaccheaus ATL at CIN |
| 58. | *Darius Slayton NYG at JAX Note: Slayton had just three targets in the comeback win over the Ravens. |
| 59. | Russell Gage TB at CAR |
| 60. | Romeo Doubs GB at WAS |
| 61. | *Robbie Anderson ARZ vs. NO Note: Traded to the Cardinals in the wake of (a) his sideline tantrum and subsequent benching, and (b) the Cardinals losing Marquise Brown for an extended period of time. Anderson's role this week will be minor if he plays at all, according to coach Kliff Kingsbury. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport later reported that Anderson is acclimating quickly to the Cardinals and 'may play more than expected.' I'm probably not going to trust my starting lineup based on that. |
| 62. | Devin Duvernay BAL vs. CLE |
| 63. | *Marvin Jones JAC vs. NYG Note: Jones (hamstring) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Jones is listed as questionable but says he'll play.*** |
| 64. | *Mack Hollins LV vs. HOU Note: Hollins was limited Wednesday with a heel injury. ***Hollins is a game-time decision.*** |
| 65. | Greg Dortch ARZ vs. NO |
| 66. | Breshad Perriman TB at CAR |
| 67. | Noah Brown DAL vs. DET |
| 68. | Richie James NYG at JAX |
| 69. | KJ Hamler DEN vs. NYJ |
| 70. | DeAndre Carter LAC vs. SEA |
| 71. | Terrace Marshall CAR vs. TB |
| 72. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. SEA Note: Allen (hamstring) is on pace to return to full practices this week. I'll move him up later in the week if that comes to fruition. Allen had a limited practice Wednesday. ***Allen will see how he feels in warmups before deciding whether he can play. The Chargers are on bye in Week 8.*** |
| 73. | *Dyami Brown WAS vs. GB Note: Brown (groin) did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 74. | *Jahan Dotson WAS vs. GB Note: Dotson aggravated his hamstring injury in practice Thursday. ***Dotson is listed as questionable but is unlikely to play.*** |
| 75. | *Christian Watson GB at WAS Note: Watson (hamstring) hasn't been able to practice yet this week. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 76. | *Nelson Agholor NE vs. CHI Note: Agholor (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. ***Limited practices Friday and Saturday, and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 77. | *Kadarius Toney NYG at JAX Note: Toney (hamstring) is expected to miss another game this week and reportedly is on the trade block. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 78. | *Elijah Moore NYJ at DEN Note: Moore wasn't even targeted in the win over the Packers. Moore was excused from Thursday's practice and later requested a trade, as he's frustrated with his role on the team. ***Won't play this week, though the team also said that they will not trade him.*** |
| 79. | *Michael Thomas NO at ARI Note: Thomas (foot) still hasn't practiced since Week 3, making him unlikely to play on Thursday night. Thomas has been ruled out again this week. |
| 80. | *Jarvis Landry NO at ARI Note: Landry (ankle) hasn't practiced yet this week. Officially ruled out. |
| 81. | *Jamal Agnew JAC vs. NYG Note: Agnew suffered a knee injury in the loss to the Colts and is day-to-day. Agnew did not practice Wednesday. ***Agnew has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 82. | *Julio Jones TB at CAR Note: Jones (knee) returned to practice since Oct. 7, though it was a limited practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 83. | *DJ Chark DET at DAL Note: Chark (ankle) was wearing a walking boot while sitting out practice on Thursday. ***Placed on IR by the Lions, so he'll be out at least four more weeks.*** |
| 84. | Kalif Raymond DET at DAL |
| 85. | *Randall Cobb GB at WAS Note: Cobb sprained his right ankle in the loss to the Jets and will be out two-to-four weeks. |
| 86. | *Marquise Brown ARZ vs. NO Note: Brown is out indefinitely due to his left foot injury - many have speculated he's out at least six weeks. |
| 87. | Cooper Kupp LA at |
| 88. | A.J. Brown PHI at |
| 89. | DeVonta Smith PHI at |
| 90. | Allen Robinson LA at |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at SF |
| 2. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. CLE Note: ***Andrews (knee) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but returned to a limited practice Friday. He's listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 3. | Zach Ertz ARZ vs. NO |
| 4. | George Kittle SF vs. KC |
| 5. | David Njoku CLE at BAL |
| 6. | Kyle Pitts ATL at CIN |
| 7. | T.J. Hockenson DET at DAL |
| 8. | Taysom Hill NO at ARI |
| 9. | *Dalton Schultz DAL vs. DET Note: Schultz 'tweaked' his PCL injury on Saturday and that's why he was a scratch Sunday night, at least according to the Cowboys after the fact. ***Schultz has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 10. | *Hayden Hurst CIN vs. ATL Note: ***Hurst (groin) once again on Friday was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Robert Tonyan GB at WAS |
| 12. | *Gerald Everett LAC vs. SEA Note: Everett was losing some targets to teammate Donald Parham, but then Parham had to go into the concussion protocol - keep in mind that Parham had a particularly nasty concussion before. ***Parham has been ruled out.*** |
| 13. | Daniel Bellinger NYG at JAX |
| 14. | Evan Engram JAC vs. NYG |
| 15. | Tyler Conklin NYJ at DEN |
| 16. | Hunter Henry NE vs. CHI |
| 17. | Cade Otton TB at CAR |
| 18. | Greg Dulcich DEN vs. NYJ |
| 19. | Mike Gesicki MIA vs. PIT |
| 20. | *Foster Moreau LV vs. HOU Note: ***Moreau (knee) will get more work Sunday with Darren Waller (hamstring) out.*** |
| 21. | Juwan Johnson NO at ARI |
| 22. | Cole Kmet CHI at NE |
| 23. | Eric Saubert DEN vs. NYJ |
| 24. | *Kylen Granson IND at TEN Note: ***Granson (neck) returned to a full practice Thursday.*** |
| 25. | *Noah Fant SEA at LAC Note: ***Fant (illness) returned to practice Thursday.*** |
| 26. | *Jonnu Smith NE vs. CHI Note: ***Smith (ankle) returned to a full practice Friday.*** |
| 27. | Will Dissly SEA at LAC |
| 28. | Jelani Woods IND at TEN |
| 29. | C.J. Uzomah NYJ at DEN |
| 30. | Austin Hooper TEN vs. IND |
| 31. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. CLE |
| 32. | Geoff Swaim TEN vs. IND |
| 33. | *Logan Thomas WAS vs. GB Note: ***Thomas (calf) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 34. | *Cameron Brate TB at CAR Note: Brate suffered a scary neck strain and had to be stretchered off in the loss to the Steelers. ***Brate has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 35. | *Adam Trautman NO at ARI Note: Trautman injured his ankle Sunday against the Bengals and has been held out of practice so far this week. |
| 36. | *Darren Waller LV vs. HOU Note: ***Waller (hamstring) has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 37. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT at MIA Note: Freiermuth is in the concussion protocol still, though his projected activity is set to increase. ***Freiermuth cleared the concussion protocol on Friday.*** |
| 38. | Dallas Goedert PHI at |
| 39. | Tyler Higbee LA at |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND Note: Look for a heavy workload with the Titans coming off the bye week. |
| 2. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at JAX Note: Barkley seemed to be favoring his shoulder at points in the game, but he was still in there at the end. Barkley was limited in practice again on Thursday. ***Barkley was cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 3. | Nick Chubb CLE at BAL |
| 4. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. KC |
| 5. | Travis Kelce KC at SF |
| 6. | *Christian McCaffrey SF vs. KC Note: The buzz about a possible trade has gotten louder as the Panthers' season continues to circle down the drain. ***According to Ian Rapoport, McCaffrey is expected to play with the Niners after getting traded there on Thursday night, though we have not yet heard that directly from the team.*** |
| 7. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. PIT Note: Hill very briefly left last week's game, missing two or three plays. |
| 8. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. ATL Note: Chase has been limited so far this week with a hip issue. ***Officially cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 9. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. SEA |
| 10. | Leonard Fournette TB at CAR |
| 11. | Josh Jacobs LV vs. HOU |
| 12. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. CLE Note: ***Andrews (knee) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but returned to a limited practice Friday. He's listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 13. | Mike Evans TB at CAR |
| 14. | Davante Adams LV vs. HOU |
| 15. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. PIT Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Waddle is listed as questionable after logging limited practices all week.*** |
| 16. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. CHI Note: Teammate Damien Harris (hamstring) had a full practice Thursday, which could mean we are back to a time-share. |
| 17. | Dameon Pierce HOU at LV |
| 18. | Breece Hall NYJ at DEN |
| 19. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 20. | Alvin Kamara NO at ARI |
| 21. | *DK Metcalf SEA at LAC Note: Tough day in what appeared to be a good matchup - Smith missed an open Metcalf in the end zone in the first quarter, and Metcalf didn't get his first catch until the fourth quarter. |
| 22. | Chris Godwin TB at CAR |
| 23. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. DET Note: Lamb (hip) had a full practice Thursday. |
| 24. | Aaron Jones GB at WAS |
| 25. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. ATL |
| 26. | Kenneth Walker SEA at LAC |
| 27. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. DET |
| 28. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at DAL Note: Brown (ankle) fully practiced Wednesday. With teammates DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds looking unlikely to go this week, St. Brown should be frequently targeted. |
| 29. | Amari Cooper CLE at BAL |
| 30. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. NYG |
| 31. | Najee Harris PIT at MIA |
| 32. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at SF Note: ***Might not start, yielding instead to Isiah Pacheco.*** |
| 33. | Mike Williams LAC vs. SEA |
| 34. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. ATL Note: Higgins (ankle) had a full practice Thursday, which is a little better than last week, when he was limited on Thursday. |
| 35. | *Chris Olave NO at ARI Note: Olave (concussion) wasn't listed on Monday's injury report after missing Sunday's game - he appears ready to go for Thursday night. |
| 36. | Allen Lazard GB at WAS |
| 37. | *Jamaal Williams DET at DAL Note: ***Teammate D'Andre Swift now appears unlikely to play this week.*** |
| 38. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ vs. NO Note: Benjamin (foot) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Teammate James Conner (ribs) hasn't practiced yet this week. Starting again this week with James Conner ruled out. |
| 39. | *Jeff Wilson SF vs. KC Note: Wilson had to be the biggest disappointment of the week, running seven times for 25 yards while losing a fumble-six. ***Wilson will ultimately lose the starting role, though it's uncertain how the workload will be apportioned in McCaffrey's first game with the Niners.*** |
| 40. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. NYG |
| 41. | Diontae Johnson PIT at MIA |
| 42. | *Courtland Sutton DEN vs. NYJ Note: Sutton shockingly managed just three targets Monday night in a game that went to overtime. |
| 43. | *DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. NO Note: Hopkins is back from his suspension this week. How much does he have left in the tank? |
| 44. | Drake London ATL at CIN |
| 45. | Jakobi Meyers NE vs. CHI |
| 46. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at SF |
| 47. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. GB |
| 48. | Kareem Hunt CLE at BAL |
| 49. | *Latavius Murray DEN vs. NYJ Note: Murray ended up being Denver's primary back on Monday night, though it looks like Mike Boone will be in there on passing downs. Gordon will start over Murray this week. |
| 50. | David Montgomery CHI at NE |
| 51. | Zach Ertz ARZ vs. NO |
| 52. | George Kittle SF vs. KC |
| 53. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. NYJ |
| 54. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. KC |
| 55. | Darnell Mooney CHI at NE |
| 56. | Curtis Samuel WAS vs. GB |
| 57. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at LAC Note: Lockett (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday - he had similar limitations last week but then had a full practice Friday. ***Officially questionable, after not practicing all week. He said that he plans to play.*** |
| 58. | Brandin Cooks HOU at LV |
| 59. | *Joshua Palmer LAC vs. SEA Note: Palmer entered the concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 60. | James Robinson JAC vs. NYG |
| 61. | *Kenyan Drake BAL vs. CLE Note: Drake took over after J.K. Dobbins' knee tightened up last week. ***Dobbins is out for at least four weeks, but Gus Edwards has been activated from the PUP list and Justice Hill looks recovered from his hamstring injury.*** |
| 62. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. GB |
| 63. | *Darren Waller LV vs. HOU Note: ***Waller (hamstring) has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 64. | Chase Claypool PIT at MIA |
| 65. | AJ Dillon GB at WAS |
| 66. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. PIT Note: Mostert (knee) had a full practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 67. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. ATL |
| 68. | *Rondale Moore ARZ vs. NO Note: Moore saw lots of work last week, albeit almost all on short routes. |
| 69. | Robert Woods TEN vs. IND |
| 70. | George Pickens PIT at MIA |
| 71. | DJ Moore CAR vs. TB |
| 72. | *Hunter Renfrow LV vs. HOU Note: Renfrow (hip) didn't practice Thursday after fully practicing on Wednesday. ***Renfrow is listed as questionable, but he's likely to play. Teammate Darren Waller is out and Mack Hollins is a game-time decision.*** |
| 73. | Marquez Callaway NO at ARI |
| 74. | Alec Pierce IND at TEN |
| 75. | David Njoku CLE at BAL |
| 76. | Kyle Pitts ATL at CIN |
| 77. | *Melvin Gordon DEN vs. NYJ Note: Gordon claimed he was healthy following Monday's loss to the Chargers, but he only had three carries in the game, none after the first half. Gordon was named the starter for this week, for whatever that's worth. |
| 78. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at CIN |
| 79. | Khalil Herbert CHI at NE |
Kickers
| 1. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. HOU |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. CLE |
| 3. | Evan McPherson CIN vs. ATL |
| 4. | Ryan Succop TB at CAR |
| 5. | Graham Gano NYG at JAX |
| 6. | Harrison Butker KC at SF |
| 7. | Brett Maher DAL vs. DET |
| 8. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. PIT |
| 9. | Robbie Gould SF vs. KC |
| 10. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. NYJ |
| 11. | Nick Folk NE vs. CHI |
| 12. | Cade York CLE at BAL |
| 13. | Chris Boswell PIT at MIA |
| 14. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ at DEN |
| 15. | Wil Lutz NO at ARI |
| 16. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at LV |
| 17. | Riley Patterson JAC vs. NYG |
| 18. | Taylor Bertolet LAC vs. SEA |
| 19. | Mason Crosby GB at WAS |
| 20. | Randy Bullock TEN vs. IND |
| 21. | Chase McLaughlin IND at TEN |
| 22. | *Rodrigo Blankenship at Note: Getting the start Thursday night with Matt Prater once again out. |
| 23. | Younghoe Koo ATL at CIN |
| 24. | Cairo Santos CHI at NE |
| 25. | Jason Myers SEA at LAC |
| 26. | Joey Slye WAS vs. GB |
| 27. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. TB |
| 28. | *Matt Prater ARZ vs. NO Note: Prater (hip) didn't practice on Monday or Tuesday. If he can't go, they Cardinals will promote Rodrigo Blankenship from their practice squad, after releasing Matt Ammendola. Out again this week. |
| 29. | Matt Gay LA at |
| 30. | Jake Elliott PHI at |
| 31. | *Dustin Hopkins LAC vs. SEA Note: Hopkins aggravated his hamstring on Monday night but stayed in to kick four field goals. He's going to be out two-to-four weeks, however. The Chargers are expected to promote Taylor Bertolet from its practice squad again. |
Defenses
| 1. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR |
| 2. | New England Patriots vs. CHI |
| 3. | Miami Dolphins vs. PIT |
| 4. | *Denver Broncos vs. NYJ Note: For all of their problems on offense, the Broncos' defense remains an elite unit. |
| 5. | *Green Bay Packers at WAS Note: Facing Taylor Heinicke this week - how big of a downgrade is that from Carson Wentz? |
| 6. | Dallas Cowboys vs. DET |
| 7. | *New York Jets at DEN Note: The Broncos might not have Russell Wilson. |
| 8. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. ATL Note: Already down D.J. Reader, now Logan Wilson is hurt. |
| 9. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. SEA |
| 10. | Arizona Cardinals vs. NO |
| 11. | New York Giants at JAX |
| 12. | Washington Commanders vs. GB |
| 13. | Kansas City Chiefs at SF |
| 14. | Baltimore Ravens vs. CLE |
| 15. | Chicago Bears at NE |
| 16. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. NYG |
| 17. | Tennessee Titans vs. IND |
| 18. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. HOU |
| 19. | Indianapolis Colts at TEN |
| 20. | Atlanta Falcons at CIN |
| 21. | Pittsburgh Steelers at MIA |
| 22. | Carolina Panthers vs. TB |
| 23. | San Francisco 49ers vs. KC |
| 24. | Cleveland Browns at BAL |
| 25. | New Orleans Saints at ARI |
| 26. | Seattle Seahawks at LAC |
| 27. | Detroit Lions at DAL |
| 28. | Houston Texans at LV |
