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. | Josh Allen BUF vs. PIT |
| 2. | Jalen Hurts |
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. | Josh Allen BUF vs. PIT |
| 2. | Jalen Hurts PHI at ARI |
| 3. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LV |
| 4. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CIN |
| 5. | Joe Burrow CIN at BAL |
| 6. | Justin Herbert LAC at CLE |
| 7. | Kyler Murray ARZ vs. PHI |
| 8. | *Tom Brady TB vs. ATL Note: Brady appeared to injure his shoulder in the loss to the Chiefs, but he pressed on and had good numbers in a losing effort. Brady (shoulder/finger) did not practice Wednesday, but he was back on the practice field Thursday. |
| 9. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. HOU |
| 10. | Jared Goff DET at NE |
| 11. | Derek Carr LV at KC |
| 12. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NYG Note: ***Teammate David Bakhtiari (knee) is expected to play despite missing Friday's practice.*** |
| 13. | Kirk Cousins MIN vs. CHI |
| 14. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIA at NYJ Note: Bridgewater will start this week, with Tua already ruled out. Skylar Thompson will be the backup. |
| 15. | *Russell Wilson DEN vs. IND Note: Wilson (shoulder) has been a limited participant in practice both days so far in this short week. Wilson was cleared from the injury list on Wednesday. ***It turns out that Wilson was playing with a partially torn lat near his right shoulder and received a PRP injection to deal with the pain. That partially explains his masterpiece on Thursday night.*** |
| 16. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. DAL Note: The Rams offensive line woes continued in a big way Monday night, and then Stafford threw a back-breaking pick-six. |
| 17. | *Marcus Mariota ATL at TB Note: The Falcons won despite Mariota's performance, not because of it. |
| 18. | Ryan Tannehill TEN at WAS |
| 19. | *Andy Dalton NO vs. SEA Note: ***Dalton will get another start this week.*** |
| 20. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at CAR |
| 21. | Carson Wentz WAS vs. TEN |
| 22. | Geno Smith SEA at NO |
| 23. | Davis Mills HOU at JAX |
| 24. | *Zach Wilson NYJ vs. MIA Note: Wilson (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice, but coach Robert Saleh said that Wilson is 'fine.' To buttress that assertion, Wilson took every snap in Thursday's practice. |
| 25. | *Bailey Zappe NE vs. DET Note: Zappe might be in line for a start against the Lions - are you brave enough to use him? Mac Jones (ankle) and Brian Hoyer (concussion) are uncertain, and the Pats added Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad just in case. ***Hoyer is on the IR and Jones is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 26. | *Cooper Rush DAL at LAR Note: Rush is in line for another start this week, though it's not yet completely official. |
| 27. | *Daniel Jones NYG at GB Note: The Giants are optimistic that Jones (ankle) will be able to play on Sunday, in London. Jones was limited in Wednesday's practice. But even if he plays, it seems as if his running is going to be compromised. If that's the case, what do you have left with him? ***Jones has been cleared from the injury report and it looks like he'll start, with Davis Webb backing him up. He won't have Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney or Wan'Dale Robinson to throw to.*** |
| 28. | *Matt Ryan IND at DEN Note: Ryan produced credible stats due to volume, but ball-security remains a huge issue. |
| 29. | Jacoby Brissett CLE vs. LAC |
| 30. | Justin Fields CHI at MIN |
| 31. | *Baker Mayfield CAR vs. SF Note: Teammate Sam Darnold (ankle) is 'not close' to returning from IR. Sadly, this has become a relevant question. |
| 32. | *Kenny Pickett PIT at BUF Note: Getting the start this week after subbing in for Trubisky last week. |
| 33. | *Mitch Trubisky PIT at BUF Note: Demoted to second string at halftime in the loss to the Jets. |
| 34. | *Davis Webb NYG at GB Note: Webb is currently on the Giants' practice squad, and it's possible that he gets called up to the active roster and maybe even starts this week. The team did work out other QBs this week, however. ***Webb will likely be the backup - Daniel Jones is off the injury report, but Tyrod Taylor has been ruled out.*** |
| 35. | *Jameis Winston NO vs. SEA Note: Winston (back/ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday. It would seem likely that Andy Dalton is in line for another start. ***Winston won't start and is listed doubtful to even be the backup this week.*** |
| 36. | *Mac Jones NE vs. DET Note: (Ankle) Jones was listed a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and appeared to have a similar level of activity on Thursday. Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald noted that Jones was walking with a limp on Thursday. ***Jones is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 37. | *Tyrod Taylor NYG at GB Note: Taylor suffered a concussion in the win over the Bears, continuing his bad luck whenever he's gotten an opportunity to play. Sat out practice Wednesday, but although he was listed as a non-participant, he was running to the side and was spotted with a helmet at one point. ***Taylor has been ruled out.*** |
| 38. | *Dak Prescott DAL at LAR Note: Prescott (thumb) can't yet fully grip a football, and though he's not officially ruled out, it doesn't look like he'll play this week. Working on the sideline but still not throwing. ***Prescott is still working on improving his grip.*** |
| 39. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NYJ Note: Tagovailoa (concussion) has already been ruled out for Week 5. |
| 40. | *Brian Hoyer NE vs. DET Note: In the concussion protocol. Hoyer has been sidelined the first two practices of the week. The Patriots later put him on the IR on Thursday, so he's out the next four games. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Saquon Barkley NYG at GB |
| 2. | Derrick Henry TEN at WAS |
| 3. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. LAC |
| 4. | Austin Ekeler LAC at CLE |
| 5. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. SF Note: So much for McCaffrey being limited due to his thigh issue last week - he actually played more than usual. Shame on me. |
| 6. | Leonard Fournette TB vs. ATL |
| 7. | James Robinson JAC vs. HOU |
| 8. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. CHI |
| 9. | Aaron Jones GB vs. NYG |
| 10. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. DET |
| 11. | Dameon Pierce HOU at JAX |
| 12. | *Jamaal Williams DET at NE Note: ***Swift is out again this week.*** |
| 13. | Miles Sanders PHI at ARI |
| 14. | Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LV |
| 15. | *Jeff Wilson SF at CAR Note: Wilson has the workhorse role for the Niners, and scored a touchdown Monday night, but he also wasn't targeted in the passing game. That might change if the Niners are trailing in a game. |
| 16. | Najee Harris PIT at BUF |
| 17. | *Joe Mixon CIN at BAL Note: Mixon (and the Bengals) once again struggled in short-yardage situations, both at the goal line and on fourth down earlier in the game. |
| 18. | Josh Jacobs LV at KC |
| 19. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at LAR |
| 20. | *Rashaad Penny SEA at NO Note: Penny (shoulder) was a non-participant Wednesday. ***Teammate Kenneth Walker is now listed as questionable.*** |
| 21. | *Melvin Gordon DEN vs. IND Note: Gordon will be the Broncos' 'featured back' with Javonte Williams out for the season, according to their OC Justin Outten. Meanwhile, he was limited in Tuesday's walk-through with a neck issue. |
| 22. | *Alvin Kamara NO vs. SEA Note: Kamara (ribs) was limited again at Thursday's practice. Kamara told reporters that he's ready to roll, for what it's worth. I'm going to wait until after Friday's practice report before deciding whether to bump him up. ***Kamara had a third limited practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable. ACTIVE*** |
| 23. | Damien Harris NE vs. DET |
| 24. | AJ Dillon GB vs. NYG |
| 25. | *Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA Note: Hall (knee) has had two limited practices so far this week, but so far there's no indication that he'll be held out this week. ***Full practice Friday and off the injury list.*** |
| 26. | *J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. CIN Note: Dobbins (chest) took every rep Thursday after getting rested Wednesday. |
| 27. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. PIT |
| 28. | Kareem Hunt CLE vs. LAC |
| 29. | Chase Edmonds MIA at NYJ |
| 30. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN Note: ***Herbert doesn't appear to have the full job this week, as the Bears are optimistic that David Montgomery can return, even if it's in a lesser capacity.*** |
| 31. | James Conner ARZ vs. PHI |
| 32. | *Cam Akers LA vs. DAL Note: The ratio of touches for the Rams backs won't matter if they don't get their OL issues fixed. |
| 33. | *Antonio Gibson WAS vs. TEN Note: Gibson could lose work beginning as early as this week, with the potential return of Brian Robinson. ***Robinson was activated from the non-football injury list Saturday and will play Sunday.*** |
| 34. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL at TB Note: Allgeier will likely split the backfield snaps with Caleb Huntley now that Cordarrelle Patterson is on the IR for at least the next four weeks. |
| 35. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU |
| 36. | *David Montgomery CHI at MIN Note: Montgomery (ankle) returned to practice Thursday for the first time since his injury, but only in a limited capacity. ***Montgomery had another limited practice Friday, and the Bears are optimistic that he can play on Sunday. ACTIVE*** |
| 37. | Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI |
| 38. | Darrell Henderson LA vs. DAL |
| 39. | *Kenneth Walker SEA at NO Note: ***Walker (shoulder) is listed as questionable after popping up on the injury list during the middle of the week. ACTIVE*** |
| 40. | *Tony Pollard DAL at LAR Note: ***Pollard missed practice Friday with an illness and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 41. | Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ |
| 42. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. SEA Note: ***I'm ranking Ingram as if Alvin Kamara will play, though not as much as he normally would.*** |
| 43. | *J.D. McKissic WAS vs. TEN Note: ***Teammate Brian Robinson was activated from the non-football injury list Saturday.*** |
| 44. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at ARI |
| 45. | *Caleb Huntley ATL at TB Note: Huntley seems more likely to take the red zone carries than Tyler Allgeier while Patterson is out. |
| 46. | Rex Burkhead HOU at JAX |
| 47. | Michael Carter NYJ vs. MIA |
| 48. | *Rachaad White TB vs. ATL Note: The Bucs gave White more snaps despite him losing the opening kickoff, and he converted one touchdown run and had five receptions for 50 yards. |
| 49. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. TEN Note: Commanders coach Ron Rivera said it's 'very promising' that Robinson (knee) could play this week. Officially designated to return from the PUP list and is practicing. He hasn't yet been elevated to the active roster, but the Commanders don't have to do that yet. ***Officially activated on Saturday - he'll be on a snap-count this week.*** |
| 50. | *Mike Boone DEN vs. IND Note: Melvin Gordon is first in line for the Broncos, but Boone will play a significant part with Javonte Williams out. It's noteworthy that the Broncos elevated Devine Ozigbo from the practice squad in advance of Thursday's game. |
| 51. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LV Note: Pacheco took on the role of the change-of-pace back ahead of Jerick McKinnon last week. |
| 52. | Craig Reynolds DET at NE |
| 53. | Jerick McKinnon KC vs. LV |
| 54. | Samaje Perine CIN at BAL |
| 55. | Eno Benjamin ARZ vs. PHI |
| 56. | Zack Moss BUF vs. PIT |
| 57. | Brandon Bolden LV at KC |
| 58. | Jaylen Warren PIT at BUF |
| 59. | Trestan Ebner CHI at MIN |
| 60. | Sony Michel LAC at CLE |
| 61. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. SF |
| 62. | Darrel Williams ARZ vs. PHI |
| 63. | *Deon Jackson IND at DEN Note: Jackson has been the third back for the Colts, and could be the backup to Nyheim Hines if Taylor can't go this week. It's possible that Philip Lindsay, who was just activated from the practice squad, will be the backup and not Jackson. |
| 64. | Jordan Mason SF at CAR |
| 65. | D'Onta Foreman CAR vs. SF |
| 66. | *Latavius Murray DEN vs. IND Note: Murray was signed off the Saints' practice squad, fresh off of getting game action in London last week. He's competing with Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone for work in the Broncos' backfield, following Javonte Williams's injury. Murray might be inactive this week, with the Broncos elevating Devine Ozigbo off the practice squad. |
| 67. | Dontrell Hilliard TEN at WAS |
| 68. | Ameer Abdullah LV at KC |
| 69. | James Cook BUF vs. PIT |
| 70. | Hassan Haskins TEN at WAS |
| 71. | *Nyheim Hines IND at DEN Note: Hines could be the lead back for the Colts Thursday night if Jonathan Taylor cannot play. I suspect Deon Jackson will also be part of the mix. Philip Lindsay has been activated from the practice squad and could also be a factor. ***Hines suffered a concussion on the first drive of the game on Thursday night.*** |
| 72. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at DEN Note: Taylor (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through. The Colts have said that his injury doesn't appear to be serious, but I'm ranking Taylor as if he won't play Thursday night. Officially out. |
| 73. | *Boston Scott PHI at ARI Note: Scott (ribs) has had back-to-back limited practices to begin the week. ***Listed as questionable, could be a game-time decision.*** |
| 74. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. CIN Note: Edwards (knee) could return to practice this week. With Justice Hill likely out, perhaps the Ravens are expediting Edwards' return? Edwards has been designated to return from the PUP List, which allows him to practice without yet being added to the 53-man active roster. |
| 75. | Travis Homer SEA at NO |
| 76. | *D'Andre Swift DET at NE Note: Swift (shoulder/ankle) has not been participating in practice so far this week. ***Officially ruled out again this week.*** |
| 77. | *Justice Hill BAL vs. CIN Note: Hill injured his hamstring late in the loss to the Bills and while it's not a long-term injury, he's expected to miss some time. Hill has missed the first two practices this week. ***Officially ruled out this week.*** |
| 78. | *Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at TB Note: Patterson was placed on IR after having a procedure done on his knee on Monday. |
| 79. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. IND |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. DAL |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CHI |
| 3. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL |
| 4. | A.J. Brown PHI at ARI |
| 5. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. PIT |
| 6. | Deebo Samuel SF at CAR |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB vs. ATL |
| 8. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill (quad) was added to the injury list Thursday and was limited, after practicing fully on Wednesday. ***Limited again Friday but expected to play.*** |
| 9. | Davante Adams LV at KC |
| 10. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. HOU |
| 11. | Michael Pittman IND at DEN |
| 12. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at LAR Note: Lamb was held out of practice Thursday with a groin injury, despite a full practice Wednesday. ***Back to a limited practice Friday, officially questionable.*** |
| 13. | Mike Williams LAC at CLE |
| 14. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. IND |
| 15. | DK Metcalf SEA at NO |
| 16. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ Note: Waddle (groin) sat out Wednesday and was limited Thursday. ***Another limited practice Friday - questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 17. | *Chris Olave NO vs. SEA Note: Olave was briefly sidelined last week with a bone bruise but was back in on the final drive. |
| 18. | *Marquise Brown ARZ vs. PHI Note: Brown (foot) was limited again at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | *Tee Higgins CIN at BAL Note: Higgins (ankle) has been limited the first two days of practice this week. ***Higgins is officially listed as questionable, though he's expected to play Sunday night.*** |
| 20. | Drake London ATL at TB |
| 21. | *Gabe Davis BUF vs. PIT Note: Davis (ankle) has practiced fully this week, compared to limited practices last week. ***Davis is healthy, and McKenzie/Crowder/Knox/Kumerow are all out.*** |
| 22. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL Note: Briefly appeared to be hobbled Sunday night but later returned. Godwin (knee) has been limited for the first two practices this week. ***Godwin was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 23. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at BUF Note: Johnson was added to the injury report Thursday with a hip issue after practicing fully on Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 24. | DeVonta Smith PHI at ARI |
| 25. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. TEN |
| 26. | Amari Cooper CLE vs. LAC |
| 27. | Brandin Cooks HOU at JAX |
| 28. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. IND |
| 29. | *Allen Lazard GB vs. NYG Note: Lazard (ankle) has not had any setbacks, but he's been limited in practice both days this week. |
| 30. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at NE Note: St. Brown (ankle) has yet to practice this week. ***St. Brown had a limited practice Friday and is now listed as questionable, and a true game-time decision. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that he's expected to play. ACTIVE*** |
| 31. | *Curtis Samuel WAS vs. TEN Note: Samuel has been forced to miss two practices this week due to illness. ***Cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 32. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA |
| 33. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at CAR |
| 34. | Tyler Lockett SEA at NO |
| 35. | Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL |
| 36. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. LV Note: ***Smith-Schuster's hamstring tightened up on Saturday, making him limited during the practice session and listing him as questionable, though coach Andy Reid said 'I think he'll be fine.'*** |
| 37. | DJ Moore CAR vs. SF |
| 38. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. NYG |
| 39. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. CHI |
| 40. | Robert Woods TEN at WAS |
| 41. | Chase Claypool PIT at BUF |
| 42. | Elijah Moore NYJ vs. MIA |
| 43. | *Joshua Palmer LAC at CLE Note: Palmer has been limited in practice due to an ankle injury. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
| 44. | DeVante Parker NE vs. DET |
| 45. | Darnell Mooney CHI at MIN |
| 46. | *Hunter Renfrow LV at KC Note: Renfrow (concussion) began practicing Wednesday and upgraded to a full practice Thursday. ***Renfrow has been cleared from the injury list for Monday's game.*** |
| 47. | Michael Gallup DAL at LAR |
| 48. | *Josh Reynolds DET at NE Note: Reynolds (ankle) was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Reynolds is expected to play, though he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 49. | *Khalil Shakir BUF vs. PIT Note: Shakir had just two catches, but both were big last week and he could play a bigger role now that Jamison Crowder is out, and both Isaiah McKenzie and Jake Kumerow have injury issues. ***McKenzie, Crowder, Kumerow and Dawson Knox are all out.*** |
| 50. | *Marquez Callaway NO vs. SEA Note: ***Bumped up with Jarvis Landry out.*** |
| 51. | *Richie James NYG at GB Note: James (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Teammates Kadarius Toney, Kenny Golladay and Wan'Dale Robinson are all ruled out this week.*** |
| 52. | Devin Duvernay BAL vs. CIN |
| 53. | George Pickens PIT at BUF |
| 54. | Corey Davis NYJ vs. MIA |
| 55. | *Allen Robinson LA vs. DAL Note: This season has quickly emulated last season, minus the injuries. |
| 56. | Alec Pierce IND at DEN |
| 57. | Nico Collins HOU at JAX |
| 58. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. LAC |
| 59. | Greg Dortch ARZ vs. PHI |
| 60. | Robbie Anderson CAR vs. SF |
| 61. | *Jamal Agnew JAC vs. HOU Note: Agnew played a good-sized role with Zay Jones (ankle) out last week, scoring twice. |
| 62. | Christian Watson GB vs. NYG |
| 63. | *Mack Hollins LV at KC Note: ***Downgraded with Renfrow returning this week.*** |
| 64. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. LV |
| 65. | *Noah Brown DAL at LAR Note: Brown should practice this week despite leaving last week's win with a neck injury. He's probably behind Michael Gallup in the pecking order going forward. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 66. | *Zay Jones JAC vs. HOU Note: Sat out last week with an ankle injury. He was close to playing last week, and the Jags think that he'll be able to play this week. Two limited practices so far this week. ***Officially listed as questionable. ACTIVE*** |
| 67. | Nelson Agholor NE vs. DET |
| 68. | *Kalif Raymond DET at NE Note: Raymond had a critical lost fumble in the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 69. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at WAS |
| 70. | K.J. Osborn MIN vs. CHI |
| 71. | David Sills NYG at GB |
| 72. | Mecole Hardman KC vs. LV |
| 73. | *KJ Hamler DEN vs. IND Note: Only caught one pass last week, but it was for 55 yards, demonstrating his potential. |
| 74. | *Russell Gage TB vs. ATL Note: Back to a secondary role now that both Chris Godwin and Julio Jones are back. Gage has been practicing on a limited basis. ***Gage (hamstring) was added back to the injury list on Saturday.*** |
| 75. | *Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. SEA Note: ***Added to the list with Jarvis Landry out.*** |
| 76. | *A.J. Green ARZ vs. PHI Note: Green (knee) has had back-to-back limited practices this week. ***Green was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 77. | Marvin Jones JAC vs. HOU |
| 78. | *Rondale Moore ARZ vs. PHI Note: Moore (knee) was limited Thursday with a knee issue. ***Moore is expected to be able to play despite being questionable.*** |
| 79. | Kyle Philips TEN at WAS |
| 80. | DeAndre Carter LAC at CLE |
| 81. | *Jakobi Meyers NE vs. DET Note: Meyers (knee) has been limited in practice so far. |
| 82. | *Breshad Perriman TB vs. ATL Note: Perriman (knee/hamstring) was limited again on Thursday. |
| 83. | *Julio Jones TB vs. ATL Note: Jones was 'nicked up' and sat out the second half of Sunday night's loss. Jones has been limited so far in practice this week. ***Jones was limited all week, and is a game-time decision again. INACTIVE*** |
| 84. | *Isaiah McKenzie BUF vs. PIT Note: McKenzie is in the concussion protocol due to a hit suffered in last week's win over the Ravens. Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***McKenzie is officially still in the concussion protocol and is listed as questionable after having another limited practice Friday. INACTIVE*** |
| 85. | *Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CIN Note: Bateman sat out the fourth quarter last week with a foot injury. I'll move him back up if/when he practices. Bateman isn't practicing yet this week. ***Bateman is officially out this week.*** |
| 86. | *Kadarius Toney NYG at GB Note: Toney (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and then downgraded to no activity on Thursday. |
| 87. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. SEA Note: Thomas (foot) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice again - it's not looking great again for this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 88. | *Jarvis Landry NO vs. SEA Note: Landry (ankle) has been limited in practice for the second week in a row. ***Landry is 'on the right side of questionable' this week. INACTIVE*** |
| 89. | *DJ Chark DET at NE Note: Chark (ankle) sat out Wednesday and returned to limited practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 90. | *Keenan Allen LAC at CLE Note: Allen (hamstring) is day-to-day after sitting out again last week. Allen (hamstring) still hasn't practiced this week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 91. | *Jahan Dotson WAS vs. TEN Note: Dotson suffered a hamstring injury that could keep him out a week or two. Hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 92. | *Treylon Burks TEN at WAS Note: Burks suffered a turf toe injury against the Colts and is expected to miss multiple weeks. No practice yet this week. ***Placed on IR, so he'll miss a minimum of four weeks.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LV |
| 2. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN |
| 3. | Dallas Goedert PHI at ARI |
| 4. | *T.J. Hockenson DET at NE Note: Hockenson (hip) was officially limited Thursday but should be ready to play. ***Hockenson was cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 5. | *Darren Waller LV at KC Note: Waller (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice, should be good to go.*** |
| 6. | Zach Ertz ARZ vs. PHI |
| 7. | *George Kittle SF at CAR Note: Kittle had a touchdown overruled when it was determined that he didn't get both feet in bounds. |
| 8. | *David Njoku CLE vs. LAC Note: Njoku (knee) practiced fully Thursday. |
| 9. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. DAL |
| 10. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at BUF |
| 11. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. MIA |
| 12. | *Gerald Everett LAC at CLE Note: Everett (hamstring) was added to the injury report Thursday after a full practice Wednesday. ***Full go Friday and cleared from the injury list. He might get a handful fewer snaps with Donald Parham back.*** |
| 13. | Robert Tonyan GB vs. NYG |
| 14. | Dalton Schultz DAL at LAR |
| 15. | *Hayden Hurst CIN at BAL Note: Hurst (groin) has been limited both days in practice this week. ***Hurst didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable, but Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Hurst is expected to play.*** |
| 16. | *Will Dissly SEA at NO Note: Dissly only has 12 targets through four games, but that's resulted in 12 catches and three touchdowns. |
| 17. | Mo Alie-Cox IND at DEN |
| 18. | Irv Smith MIN vs. CHI |
| 19. | Evan Engram JAC vs. HOU |
| 20. | Cole Kmet CHI at MIN |
| 21. | *Taysom Hill NO vs. SEA Note: Hill (ribs) practiced fully on Thursday. |
| 22. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. DET Note: ***Teammate Jonnu Smith is doubtful, so maybe Henry gets four targets instead of three?*** |
| 23. | Noah Fant SEA at NO |
| 24. | Geoff Swaim TEN at WAS |
| 25. | Mike Gesicki MIA at NYJ |
| 26. | *Logan Thomas WAS vs. TEN Note: ***Thomas (calf) is a true game-time decision.*** |
| 27. | Austin Hooper TEN at WAS |
| 28. | Jelani Woods IND at DEN |
| 29. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. PHI |
| 30. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. CIN |
| 31. | Jordan Akins HOU at JAX |
| 32. | C.J. Uzomah NYJ vs. MIA |
| 33. | *Dawson Knox BUF vs. PIT Note: Knox (foot/hamstring) has missed the first two practices this week. ***Knox won't play this week.*** |
| 34. | *Cameron Brate TB vs. ATL Note: Brate is in the concussion protocol. Brate hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 35. | *Kyle Pitts ATL at TB Note: Caught a pass on the first Falcons drive for 25 yards, and that was it. Consecutive practice absences so far this week. ***Ruled out this week, but the Falcons don't view his injury as a long-term issue.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. DAL |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CHI |
| 3. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL |
| 4. | Saquon Barkley NYG at GB |
| 5. | Derrick Henry TEN at WAS |
| 6. | A.J. Brown PHI at ARI |
| 7. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill (quad) was added to the injury list Thursday and was limited, after practicing fully on Wednesday. ***Limited again Friday but expected to play.*** |
| 8. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. PIT |
| 9. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. LAC |
| 10. | Austin Ekeler LAC at CLE |
| 11. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. SF Note: So much for McCaffrey being limited due to his thigh issue last week - he actually played more than usual. Shame on me. |
| 12. | Deebo Samuel SF at CAR |
| 13. | Davante Adams LV at KC |
| 14. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LV |
| 15. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN |
| 16. | Leonard Fournette TB vs. ATL |
| 17. | James Robinson JAC vs. HOU |
| 18. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. CHI |
| 19. | Aaron Jones GB vs. NYG |
| 20. | Mike Evans TB vs. ATL |
| 21. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. HOU |
| 22. | Michael Pittman IND at DEN |
| 23. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at LAR Note: Lamb was held out of practice Thursday with a groin injury, despite a full practice Wednesday. ***Back to a limited practice Friday, officially questionable.*** |
| 24. | Mike Williams LAC at CLE |
| 25. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ Note: Waddle (groin) sat out Wednesday and was limited Thursday. ***Another limited practice Friday - questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 26. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. IND |
| 27. | DK Metcalf SEA at NO |
| 28. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. DET |
| 29. | Dameon Pierce HOU at JAX |
| 30. | *Jamaal Williams DET at NE Note: ***Swift is out again this week.*** |
| 31. | Miles Sanders PHI at ARI |
| 32. | Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LV |
| 33. | *Jeff Wilson SF at CAR Note: Wilson has the workhorse role for the Niners, and scored a touchdown Monday night, but he also wasn't targeted in the passing game. That might change if the Niners are trailing in a game. |
| 34. | Najee Harris PIT at BUF |
| 35. | *Joe Mixon CIN at BAL Note: Mixon (and the Bengals) once again struggled in short-yardage situations, both at the goal line and on fourth down earlier in the game. |
| 36. | *Marquise Brown ARZ vs. PHI Note: Brown (foot) was limited again at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 37. | *Chris Olave NO vs. SEA Note: Olave was briefly sidelined last week with a bone bruise but was back in on the final drive. |
| 38. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at BUF Note: Johnson was added to the injury report Thursday with a hip issue after practicing fully on Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 39. | Drake London ATL at TB |
| 40. | DeVonta Smith PHI at ARI |
| 41. | Josh Jacobs LV at KC |
| 42. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN Note: ***Herbert doesn't appear to have the full job this week, as the Bears are optimistic that David Montgomery can return, even if it's in a lesser capacity.*** |
| 43. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at LAR |
| 44. | Amari Cooper CLE vs. LAC |
| 45. | Brandin Cooks HOU at JAX |
| 46. | *Allen Lazard GB vs. NYG Note: Lazard (ankle) has not had any setbacks, but he's been limited in practice both days this week. |
| 47. | *Rashaad Penny SEA at NO Note: Penny (shoulder) was a non-participant Wednesday. ***Teammate Kenneth Walker is now listed as questionable.*** |
| 48. | Dallas Goedert PHI at ARI |
| 49. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. TEN |
| 50. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. IND |
| 51. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. LV Note: ***Smith-Schuster's hamstring tightened up on Saturday, making him limited during the practice session and listing him as questionable, though coach Andy Reid said 'I think he'll be fine.'*** |
| 52. | *Curtis Samuel WAS vs. TEN Note: Samuel has been forced to miss two practices this week due to illness. ***Cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 53. | *Melvin Gordon DEN vs. IND Note: Gordon will be the Broncos' 'featured back' with Javonte Williams out for the season, according to their OC Justin Outten. Meanwhile, he was limited in Tuesday's walk-through with a neck issue. |
| 54. | Damien Harris NE vs. DET |
| 55. | AJ Dillon GB vs. NYG |
| 56. | *Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA Note: Hall (knee) has had two limited practices so far this week, but so far there's no indication that he'll be held out this week. ***Full practice Friday and off the injury list.*** |
| 57. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL Note: Briefly appeared to be hobbled Sunday night but later returned. Godwin (knee) has been limited for the first two practices this week. ***Godwin was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 58. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA |
| 59. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at CAR |
| 60. | Tyler Lockett SEA at NO |
| 61. | DJ Moore CAR vs. SF |
| 62. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. NYG |
| 63. | *T.J. Hockenson DET at NE Note: Hockenson (hip) was officially limited Thursday but should be ready to play. ***Hockenson was cleared from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 64. | *Darren Waller LV at KC Note: Waller (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice, should be good to go.*** |
| 65. | Zach Ertz ARZ vs. PHI |
| 66. | *J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. CIN Note: Dobbins (chest) took every rep Thursday after getting rested Wednesday. |
| 67. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. SEA Note: ***I'm ranking Ingram as if Alvin Kamara will play, though not as much as he normally would.*** |
| 68. | Kareem Hunt CLE vs. LAC |
| 69. | Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL |
| 70. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. CHI |
| 71. | Robert Woods TEN at WAS |
| 72. | Chase Edmonds MIA at NYJ |
| 73. | *Antonio Gibson WAS vs. TEN Note: Gibson could lose work beginning as early as this week, with the potential return of Brian Robinson. ***Robinson was activated from the non-football injury list Saturday and will play Sunday.*** |
| 74. | *Nyheim Hines IND at DEN Note: Hines could be the lead back for the Colts Thursday night if Jonathan Taylor cannot play. I suspect Deon Jackson will also be part of the mix. Philip Lindsay has been activated from the practice squad and could also be a factor. ***Hines suffered a concussion on the first drive of the game on Thursday night.*** |
| 75. | James Conner ARZ vs. PHI |
| 76. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. PIT |
| 77. | *George Kittle SF at CAR Note: Kittle had a touchdown overruled when it was determined that he didn't get both feet in bounds. |
| 78. | *Kyle Pitts ATL at TB Note: Caught a pass on the first Falcons drive for 25 yards, and that was it. Consecutive practice absences so far this week. ***Ruled out this week, but the Falcons don't view his injury as a long-term issue.*** |
| 79. | *Cam Akers LA vs. DAL Note: The ratio of touches for the Rams backs won't matter if they don't get their OL issues fixed. |
| 80. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL at TB Note: Allgeier will likely split the backfield snaps with Caleb Huntley now that Cordarrelle Patterson is on the IR for at least the next four weeks. |
| 81. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU |
| 82. | Chase Claypool PIT at BUF |
| 83. | Elijah Moore NYJ vs. MIA |
Kickers
| 1. | *Evan McPherson CIN at BAL Note: (Groin) Full practice Thursday. |
| 2. | Daniel Carlson LV at KC |
| 3. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. PIT |
| 4. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. CIN |
| 5. | Ryan Succop TB vs. ATL |
| 6. | Matt Gay LA vs. DAL |
| 7. | Robbie Gould SF at CAR |
| 8. | *Dustin Hopkins LAC at CLE Note: Hopkins (quad) was limited Thursday. |
| 9. | Jason Sanders MIA at NYJ |
| 10. | Chris Boswell PIT at BUF |
| 11. | Wil Lutz NO vs. SEA |
| 12. | Riley Patterson JAC vs. HOU |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. IND |
| 14. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. CHI |
| 15. | Cade York CLE vs. LAC |
| 16. | Brett Maher DAL at LAR |
| 17. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. MIA |
| 18. | Graham Gano NYG at GB |
| 19. | Nick Folk NE vs. DET |
| 20. | Younghoe Koo ATL at TB |
| 21. | Randy Bullock TEN at WAS |
| 22. | Mason Crosby GB vs. NYG |
| 23. | *Chase McLaughlin IND at DEN Note: Now full-time on the Colts' roster. |
| 24. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAX |
| 25. | *Cameron Dicker PHI at ARI Note: Dicker was signed to the Eagles' practice squad in case Jake Elliott (leg) can't go. Dicker will replace Elliott this week. |
| 26. | *Cairo Santos CHI at MIN Note: Santos (personal) should return this week. |
| 27. | *Michael Badgley DET at NE Note: Badgley signed with the Lions' practice squad - he made four field goal attempts last week but the Bears' regular kicker, Cairo Santos, is back. |
| 28. | *Matthew Wright KC vs. LV |
| 29. | Jason Myers SEA at NO |
| 30. | *Matt Ammendola ARZ vs. PHI Note: Ammendola was added to the Cardinals' practice squad in case Matt Prater (hip) can't go this week. |
| 31. | Joey Slye WAS vs. TEN |
| 32. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. SF |
| 33. | *Austin Seibert at Note: Seibert (groin) was limited in practice Thursday. |
| 34. | *Harrison Butker KC vs. LV Note: Butker (ankle) hasn't yet practiced this week. |
| 35. | *Jake Elliott PHI at ARI Note: Elliott (leg) is questionable this week. Cameron Dicker would be the replacement. Elliott is out this week. |
| 36. | *Matt Prater ARZ vs. PHI Note: Prater (hip) is considered day-to-day, even though he was able to play through the injury last week. Prater has been ruled out this week. |
| 37. | *Dominik Eberle at Note: Cut by the Lions after he missed two extra points and had a kickoff sail out of bounds. |
Defenses
| 1. | *Green Bay Packers vs. NYG Note: The Packers might be facing a practice squad quarterback and a team with no healthy receivers. |
| 2. | *San Francisco 49ers at CAR Note: It's the Niners' turn to feast on Baker Mayfield. |
| 3. | Buffalo Bills vs. PIT |
| 4. | Dallas Cowboys at LAR |
| 5. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ATL |
| 6. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU Note: I'd say the Jaguars are a sneaky-good streaming option, but it's no longer sneaky but instead mainstream. |
| 7. | Minnesota Vikings vs. CHI |
| 8. | Philadelphia Eagles at ARI |
| 9. | Denver Broncos vs. IND |
| 10. | Los Angeles Rams vs. DAL |
| 11. | Miami Dolphins at NYJ |
| 12. | Los Angeles Chargers at CLE |
| 13. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. LV |
| 14. | Tennessee Titans at WAS |
| 15. | Cincinnati Bengals at BAL |
| 16. | New Orleans Saints vs. SEA |
| 17. | Chicago Bears at MIN |
| 18. | Indianapolis Colts at DEN |
| 19. | Cleveland Browns vs. LAC |
| 20. | New York Giants at GB |
| 21. | Washington Commanders vs. TEN |
| 22. | *Carolina Panthers vs. SF Note: Back-to-back weeks with defensive touchdowns. |
| 23. | Atlanta Falcons at TB |
| 24. | Seattle Seahawks at NO |
| 25. | Detroit Lions at NE |
| 26. | New York Jets vs. MIA |
| 27. | Baltimore Ravens vs. CIN |
| 28. | Pittsburgh Steelers at BUF |
| 29. | Arizona Cardinals vs. PHI |
| 30. | New England Patriots vs. DET |
| 31. | Las Vegas Raiders at KC |
| 32. | Houston Texans at JAX |
