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 fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. 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.
I welcome debate on the rankings in
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 fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. 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.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. DET |
| 2. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. MIA Note: Allen had a brief concussion scare in the second quarter but later returned. Because the game was such a blowout, he sat out most of the fourth quarter. |
| 3. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. LAR Note: The downfield passing game is a problem, but that running floor is so so nice. |
| 4. | *Patrick Mahomes KC at NYG Note: Mahomes salvaged his fantasy day with his scrambling, running for 66 yards and a touchdown. But this is once again a toothless offense. |
| 5. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. NYJ |
| 6. | Dak Prescott DAL at CHI |
| 7. | *Justin Herbert LAC vs. DEN Note: Herbert was charged with the fumble when he and Omarion Hampton couldn't connect on a handoff. Otherwise he had a nearly perfect night again. |
| 8. | Jared Goff DET at BAL |
| 9. | Caleb Williams CHI vs. DAL |
| 10. | *Daniel Jones IND at TEN Note: Jones kept rolling against the Broncos, and is averaging 9.3 yards per pass attempt, and has three rushing touchdowns already. He's still only 18 percent rostered in Yahoo leagues, as of Tuesday; he probably needs to be rostered in most leagues. |
| 11. | Jordan Love GB at CLE |
| 12. | *Michael Penix ATL at CAR Note: Upon further review I moved Penix down a little bit - in part because Atlanta will be running more against Carolina. |
| 13. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at SF Note: Murray was solid early, terrible late, throwing an interception at the end of a 70-yard drive, and did nothing afterwards, allowing Carolina back in the game. |
| 14. | *Bo Nix DEN at LAC Note: Nix was better this week, but still struggled in the second half and threw a key interception. |
| 15. | Drake Maye NE vs. PIT |
| 16. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. HOU |
| 17. | Sam Darnold SEA vs. NO |
| 18. | Russell Wilson NYG vs. KC |
| 19. | C.J. Stroud HOU at JAX |
| 20. | *Carson Wentz MIN vs. CIN Note: Wentz will fill in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle) at least this week, and perhaps multiple weeks. ***Wentz is facing a Bengals secondary that's banged up, and will be missing CB Cam Taylor-Britt.*** |
| 21. | *Geno Smith LV at WAS Note: I still think Geno is a good quarterback, but this was a rough game on Monday night. |
| 22. | *Jake Browning CIN at MIN Note: You saw the good and the bad with Browning in the win over the Jaguars - he'll force some bad throws, especially under pressure, but he'll also keep firing and make some big plays. We'll get to see that for perhaps three months with Joe Burrow out. Brett Rypien was activated from the practice squad to be Browning's backup. |
| 23. | Matthew Stafford LA at PHI |
| 24. | *Marcus Mariota WAS vs. LV Note: Mariota would start for the Commanders if Jayden Daniels (knee) can't go this week. Daniels did not practice Wednesday and won't practice until Friday. ***Mariota will get the start, with Daniels officially ruled out.*** |
| 25. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA at BUF |
| 26. | *Bryce Young CAR vs. ATL Note: Young had two immediate turnovers to set the tone for the game, and ultimately he couldn't do enough in the fourth quarter to come all the way back. He managed a whopping 55 attempts. Now he has to deal with two offensive linemen out. |
| 27. | *Mac Jones SF vs. ARI Note: There's a chance that Brock Purdy might play after all. Purdy (toe) had a limited practice Wednesday and was out there again on Thursday. ***Jones will get another start this week after all, but Purdy could return for Week 4.*** |
| 28. | Aaron Rodgers PIT at NE |
| 29. | Cam Ward TEN vs. IND |
| 30. | *Tyrod Taylor NYJ at TB Note: Taylor led the Jets to a touchdown in garbage time after Justin Fields left with a concussion. Taylor will start after Fields got ruled out early in the week. ***Brady Cook will be Taylor's backup this week.*** |
| 31. | Joe Flacco CLE vs. GB |
| 32. | Spencer Rattler NO at SEA |
| 33. | *Jayden Daniels WAS vs. LV Note: Daniels is day-to-day with a knee injury suffered on Thursday night against the Packers. There are some differing reports on the nature of the injury - originally called a sprain. Daniels didn't practice Wednesday and won't practice until Friday at the earliest. ***Didn't practice Friday, either, and was officially ruled out.*** |
| 34. | *Brock Purdy SF vs. ARI Note: Purdy (toe) is unlikely to play this week, and it doesn't help his chances of playing that the Niners banked another win against the Saints and Mac Jones played credibly. I may have been wrong about this - Purdy participated in a limited practice Wednesday and practiced Thursday. ***The Niners got our hopes up, but Purdy is unlikely to play this week, but could return for Week 4.*** |
| 35. | *Justin Fields NYJ at TB Note: In the concussion protocol. Tyrod Taylor would start if Fields can't get cleared in time. Fields was ruled out quickly - on Wednesday. |
| 36. | *J.J. McCarthy MIN vs. CIN Note: McCarthy is week-to-week with a high ankle sprain - there have been some estimates putting him out 2-to-4 weeks. Keep in mind that the Vikings go overseas for two games after this home against Cincy in Week 3, and then after the two international games they have their bye in Week 6. |
| 37. | *Joe Burrow CIN at MIN Note: Burrow has a Grade 3 ligament tear in his toe that will require surgery and likely keep him out at least three months. Another wasted year, fueled in part because the Bengals didn't invest enough in their offensive line. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Bijan Robinson ATL at CAR |
| 2. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI |
| 3. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. DET |
| 4. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. LAR |
| 5. | James Cook BUF vs. MIA |
| 6. | Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN |
| 7. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL |
| 8. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. NYJ Note: Irving had four catches for 39 yards on the Bucs' game-winning drive, and ended up with a combined 121 yards for the game. |
| 9. | *Josh Jacobs GB at CLE Note: Jacobs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Jacobs was cleared from the injury list on Friday. I gave him a mild downgrade due to the opponent.*** |
| 10. | *Jordan Mason MIN vs. CIN Note: Mason steps up into a big role with Aaron Jones (hamstring) out, and draws a great matchup against the Bengals. |
| 11. | De'Von Achane MIA at BUF |
| 12. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ATL |
| 13. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU |
| 14. | Alvin Kamara NO at SEA |
| 15. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NO Note: ***Walker will likely see a higher percentage snap share with Zach Charbonnet (foot) listed as doubtful.*** |
| 16. | Chase Brown CIN at MIN |
| 17. | Kyren Williams LA at PHI |
| 18. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PIT Note: Stevenson was the primary back against Miami and looked great in the process, with 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards. |
| 19. | Ashton Jeanty LV at WAS |
| 20. | Breece Hall NYJ at TB |
| 21. | Jaylen Warren PIT at NE |
| 22. | *D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DAL Note: Swift lost a fumble in the first quarter in the loss to the Lions. He split snaps with Kyle Monangai over the rest of the game, though the entirety of the fourth quarter was a blowout. Swift (quad) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Swift was still limited Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 23. | James Conner ARZ at SF |
| 24. | Javonte Williams DAL at CHI |
| 25. | J.K. Dobbins DEN at LAC |
| 26. | David Montgomery DET at BAL |
| 27. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. IND |
| 28. | *Omarion Hampton LAC vs. DEN Note: I wouldn't be surprised if Hampton's role in the Chargers' late fumble leads to less work in the future, perhaps even him ceding goal line carries to Najee Harris. |
| 29. | *Quinshon Judkins CLE vs. GB Note: Judkins played 19 offensive snaps in his debut, and got 13 touches (10 carries and three receptions) on those snaps. He's going to approach bell-cow status quickly. ***Judkins might not get a full slate of snaps, but he'll start and will likely carry a heavier load than last week.*** |
| 30. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. PIT Note: Henderson saw fewer touches than both Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, in part due to his struggles in pass protection. He did have two good receptions on the day showing his talent. |
| 31. | Nick Chubb HOU at JAX |
| 32. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. LV Note: Croskey-Merritt's role will increase with Austin Ekeler (Achilles) out, but I don't think he'll be very involved in passing downs. |
| 33. | *Cam Skattebo NYG vs. KC Note: Skattebo took over the majority of snaps late in the loss to the Cowboys and might be the primary runner at the goal line. |
| 34. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at CAR |
| 35. | Dylan Sampson CLE vs. GB |
| 36. | Kareem Hunt KC at NYG |
| 37. | *Bhayshul Tuten JAC vs. HOU Note: Tuten is clearly the backup behind Etienne, but he looked great in limited duty and will have at least that role going forward most likely. Tuten (shoulder) had back-to-back limited practices to start the week. ***Tuten was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 38. | *Rachaad White TB vs. NYJ Note: White played a big role in the Bucs' win on Monday night, scoring the game-winning touchdown and running for 65 yards, plus he also recovered a Baker Mayfield fumble to keep the Bucs' hopes alive in the fourth quarter. |
| 39. | Isiah Pacheco KC at NYG |
| 40. | RJ Harvey DEN at LAC |
| 41. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. KC Note: Tracy had just five carries, compared to 11 for Cam Skattebo. Tracy (chest) has been limited in practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 42. | Brian Robinson SF vs. ARI |
| 43. | *Najee Harris LAC vs. DEN Note: Harris's usage increased from 18 to 34 percent in Week 2. |
| 44. | Trey Benson ARZ at SF |
| 45. | *Woody Marks HOU at JAX Note: The Texans did some streamlining with their backfield, making Dameon Pierce inactive on Monday night, and Marks got more work as a result. |
| 46. | Ray Davis BUF vs. MIA |
| 47. | Ollie Gordon MIA at BUF |
| 48. | *Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. LV Note: McNichols (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He might assume some of the pass-catching duties that Austin Ekeler (Achilles tendon) had. |
| 49. | Jerome Ford CLE vs. GB |
| 50. | Miles Sanders DAL at CHI |
| 51. | Rico Dowdle CAR vs. ATL |
| 52. | Kenneth Gainwell PIT at NE |
| 53. | Kyle Monangai CHI vs. DAL |
| 54. | *Blake Corum LA at PHI Note: Corum logged a 30.5 percent snap share, so not all of his work was mop-up duty. |
| 55. | Braelon Allen NYJ at TB |
| 56. | Justice Hill BAL vs. DET |
| 57. | Kendre Miller NO at SEA |
| 58. | Samaje Perine CIN at MIN |
| 59. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. MIA |
| 60. | Devin Singletary NYG vs. KC |
| 61. | Roschon Johnson CHI vs. DAL |
| 62. | Julius Chestnut TEN vs. IND |
| 63. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. LV Note: Rodriguez was a healthy scratch the first two weeks, but I presume he'll be active this week with Austin Ekeler out for the season. |
| 64. | DJ Giddens IND at TEN |
| 65. | Tahj Brooks CIN at MIN |
| 66. | Zamir White LV at WAS |
| 67. | AJ Dillon PHI vs. LAR |
| 68. | Chris Brooks GB at CLE |
| 69. | *Tank Bigsby PHI vs. LAR Note: Bigsby didn't take any offensive snaps in the Eagles' win over the Chiefs, even with Will Shipley (oblique) inactive. |
| 70. | *Kaleb Johnson PIT at NE Note: Johnson's blunder on the kickoff was a huge swing play in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks. He's unlikely to return kicks this week. |
| 71. | Emanuel Wilson GB at CLE |
| 72. | LeQuint Allen JAC vs. HOU |
| 73. | *Zavier Scott MIN vs. CIN Note: Scott is the current backup to Jordan Mason, but the Vikings also signed Cam Akers to their practice squad, and Akers was with the Vikings last season. |
| 74. | *George Holani SEA vs. NO Note: ***Holani will serve as Kenneth Walker's backup with Zach Charbonnet listed as doubtful.*** |
| 75. | Isaiah Davis NYJ at TB |
| 76. | Dare Ogunbowale HOU at JAX |
| 77. | Devin Neal NO at SEA |
| 78. | Sean Tucker TB vs. NYJ |
| 79. | *Jaylen Wright MIA at BUF Note: Wright (knee) was estimated as limited on Monday. Wright was cleared from the injury list, but where does he stand on the Dolphins' depth chart? |
| 80. | *Cam Akers MIN vs. CIN Note: ***Akers was signed this week in reaction to the Aaron Jones hamstring injury, and was promoted from the practice squad.*** |
| 81. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. NO Note: Charbonnet did not practice Wednesday due to a foot issue. Kenneth Walker was the better back in Week 2, after Charbonnet was better in Week 1. ***Charbonnet is doubtful with the foot injury.*** |
| 82. | *Will Shipley PHI vs. LAR Note: Shipley (oblique) did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 83. | Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. DET |
| 84. | Jaydon Blue DAL at CHI |
| 85. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. CIN Note: Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the loss to the Falcons and is likely headed to IR, and thus will miss at least four games. |
| 86. | Austin Ekeler WAS vs. LV |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at CHI |
| 2. | Puka Nacua LA at PHI |
| 3. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL |
| 4. | Malik Nabers NYG vs. KC |
| 5. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at MIN |
| 6. | *Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NO Note: ***Smith-Njigba popped up on the injury list with an illness, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Saints.*** |
| 7. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CIN |
| 8. | Nico Collins HOU at JAX |
| 9. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at TB |
| 10. | *Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN Note: McConkey missed Wednesday's practice with a biceps issue, but then returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 11. | Drake London ATL at CAR |
| 12. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET |
| 13. | Davante Adams LA at PHI |
| 14. | *Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU Note: After the loss to the Bengals in which Thomas failed to come up with a catch on fourth down that could have sealed the win and generally didn't look aggressive going over the middle, coach Liam Coen said that Thomas is nursing a wrist injury. Thomas full practiced Wednesday, but then was limited on Thursday. ***Thomas was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 15. | Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF |
| 16. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. ATL Note: McMillan really looks the part - he had six catches for 100 yards in the loss to the Cardinals. |
| 17. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF |
| 18. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. LAR |
| 19. | *Mike Evans TB vs. NYJ Note: Evans has had plenty of volume (11 targets on Monday night), but hasn't gotten into the end zone and hasn't surpassed 60 yards in either game so far. |
| 20. | Tee Higgins CIN at MIN |
| 21. | DK Metcalf PIT at NE |
| 22. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. DEN Note: Allen had seven targets and another touchdown in the win over the Raiders. |
| 23. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. DAL |
| 24. | Deebo Samuel WAS vs. LV |
| 25. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LV |
| 26. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 27. | Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC |
| 28. | DJ Moore CHI vs. DAL |
| 29. | *Ricky Pearsall SF vs. ARI Note: ***Pearsall should get more targets this week with Jauan Jennings unlikely to play, plus the Arizona secondary has a number of injuries.*** |
| 30. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. IND |
| 31. | Hollywood Brown KC at NYG |
| 32. | Jakobi Meyers LV at WAS |
| 33. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. LAR |
| 34. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Waddle (shoulder) is listed as questionable and will be checked out before Thursday's game, but is expected to play. |
| 35. | George Pickens DAL at CHI |
| 36. | Jameson Williams DET at BAL |
| 37. | Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. GB |
| 38. | *Emeka Egbuka TB vs. NYJ Note: Egbuka (hip/groin) sat out Wednesday and Thursday's practices - he was expected to mix in some work on Thursday, so this is concerning. ***Egbuka returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He's expected to play, but he could see a limited number of snaps.*** |
| 39. | Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN |
| 40. | Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA |
| 41. | Chris Olave NO at SEA |
| 42. | Romeo Doubs GB at CLE |
| 43. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. KC Note: Robinson (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Robinson was removed from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 44. | *Josh Downs IND at TEN Note: Downs (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice but fully practiced Thursday. |
| 45. | Travis Hunter JAC vs. HOU |
| 46. | Calvin Austin PIT at NE |
| 47. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. MIA |
| 48. | Kayshon Boutte NE vs. PIT |
| 49. | *Alec Pierce IND at TEN Note: Pierce was in on 64 of 71 snaps in the Colts' win over Denver. |
| 50. | Cedric Tillman CLE vs. GB |
| 51. | *Darnell Mooney ATL at CAR Note: Mooney (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. |
| 52. | Rashid Shaheed NO at SEA |
| 53. | Cooper Kupp SEA vs. NO |
| 54. | Troy Franklin DEN at LAC |
| 55. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. CIN |
| 56. | Stefon Diggs NE vs. PIT |
| 57. | Matthew Golden GB at CLE |
| 58. | Michael Wilson ARZ at SF |
| 59. | *Hunter Renfrow CAR vs. ATL Note: ***Bumped up with Xaiver Legette ruled out this week. He might deserve to be here on merit anyhow.*** |
| 60. | Rashod Bateman BAL vs. DET |
| 61. | Elic Ayomanor TEN vs. IND |
| 62. | DeMario Douglas NE vs. PIT |
| 63. | Olamide Zaccheaus CHI vs. DAL |
| 64. | Dyami Brown JAC vs. HOU |
| 65. | Jayden Higgins HOU at JAX |
| 66. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at NYG |
| 67. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL at CAR |
| 68. | Joshua Palmer BUF vs. MIA |
| 69. | *Christian Kirk HOU at JAX Note: The Texans anticipate that Kirk (hamstring) will be able to return for Week 3. Kirk has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Kirk has been cleared from the injury list and will play.*** |
| 70. | *Darius Slayton NYG vs. KC Note: Slayton (foot) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 71. | Tre Tucker LV at WAS |
| 72. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB at CLE Note: I guess we're doing this again - Wicks is getting more looks than Matthew Golden right now, and Jayden Reed's injuries have created a window where the remaining wideouts should get more snaps and targets. |
| 73. | Marvin Mims DEN at LAC |
| 74. | Adonai Mitchell IND at TEN |
| 75. | Jalen Nailor MIN vs. CIN |
| 76. | Isaac TeSlaa DET at BAL |
| 77. | *Tre' Harris LAC vs. DEN Note: Harris's role increased a little in Week 2, but even still that amounted to three targets on 18 snaps. |
| 78. | Brandin Cooks NO at SEA |
| 79. | Jordan Whittington LA at PHI |
| 80. | KhaDarel Hodge ATL at CAR |
| 81. | DeAndre Hopkins BAL vs. DET |
| 82. | Andrei Iosivas CIN at MIN |
| 83. | Jalen Tolbert DAL at CHI |
| 84. | *Tory Horton SEA vs. NO Note: Horton (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday with a groin injury. ***Full practice Friday and removed from the injury list.*** |
| 85. | Tyler Johnson NYJ at TB |
| 86. | Dont'e Thornton LV at WAS |
| 87. | Tyler Lockett TEN vs. IND |
| 88. | *Devaughn Vele NO at SEA Note: Vele (hip) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 89. | Luther Burden CHI vs. DAL |
| 90. | *KaVontae Turpin DAL at CHI Note: Turpin (neck) was limited Wednesday but then fully practiced Thursday. |
| 91. | Kyle Williams NE vs. PIT |
| 92. | Jack Bech LV at WAS |
| 93. | Mack Hollins NE vs. PIT |
| 94. | Parker Washington JAC vs. HOU |
| 95. | Kalif Raymond DET at BAL |
| 96. | *Jalen Royals KC at NYG Note: Royals (knee) upgraded to a full practice Thursday. |
| 97. | *Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI Note: Jennings had a busy day against the Saints, but he'll be nursing an ankle injury this week and is day-to-day. Jennings (ankle and shoulder) didn't practice on Wednesday. ***Didn't practice all week, but he hasn't yet been ruled out for the week - instead, he's listed as questionable. ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested that Jennings won't play.*** |
| 98. | *Casey Washington ATL at CAR Note: Washington (concussion) remained limited Thursday. |
| 99. | *Xavier Legette CAR vs. ATL Note: Legette (hamstring) has had back-to-back limited practices so far this week. ***Listed as questionable. INACTIVE*** |
| 100. | *Xavier Worthy KC at NYG Note: Worthy (shoulder) has had two limited practices so far this week after sitting out last week against the Eagles. ***Ruled out and didn't make the trip.*** |
| 101. | *Noah Brown WAS vs. LV Note: Brown suffered a groin injury last Thursday and hasn't yet practiced since. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 102. | *Josh Reynolds NYJ at TB Note: Reynolds (hamstring) has been unable to practice so far this week. |
| 103. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. NYJ Note: Godwin (ankle) had first two back-to-back practices Wednesday and Thursday since suffering the injury last season. Both were classified as limited practices. ***Godwin was ruled out for this week, but could return for Week 4.*** |
| 104. | *Jayden Reed GB at CLE Note: Reed surgeries to repair both his broken foot and broken clavicle. He'll be out 6-to-8 weeks. ***Officially moved to IR.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Trey McBride ARZ at SF |
| 2. | *Brock Bowers LV at WAS Note: Bowers (knee) was able to play through the Monday Night loss to the Chargers but did look like he was a step slower than usual. Bowers was limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 3. | Sam LaPorta DET at BAL |
| 4. | Travis Kelce KC at NYG |
| 5. | *Tyler Warren IND at TEN Note: Warren (toe) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Jake Ferguson DAL at CHI |
| 7. | Zach Ertz WAS vs. LV |
| 8. | *Tucker Kraft GB at CLE Note: Kraft suffered a minor knee tweak in Thursday's practice, but he's expected to be ok for Sunday's game in Cleveland. ***Kraft was held out of drills on Friday and we had a flurry of somewhat conflicting episodes on his status. He's active, we'll see how much he plays.*** |
| 9. | *Juwan Johnson NO at SEA Note: Johnson had nine more targets and scored a touchdown in the loss to the Niners. |
| 10. | David Njoku CLE vs. GB |
| 11. | *Kyle Pitts ATL at CAR Note: Pitts was added to the injury report on Thursday with a toe issue - he was limited at Thursday's practice after not being listed as injured on Wednesday. ***Pitts has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CIN Note: Hockenson has really been hurt by the Vikings' early offensive struggles. |
| 13. | Harold Fannin CLE vs. GB |
| 14. | Brenton Strange JAC vs. HOU |
| 15. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. DET |
| 16. | Jonnu Smith PIT at NE |
| 17. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. MIA |
| 18. | Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. ATL |
| 19. | Hunter Henry NE vs. PIT |
| 20. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. LAR Note: Goedert (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week after missing Week 2's win over the Chiefs. ***Goedert was cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 21. | Mike Gesicki CIN at MIN |
| 22. | Chig Okonkwo TEN vs. IND |
| 23. | *Tyler Conklin LAC vs. DEN Note: ***Conklin should get more snaps with Will Dissly ruled out for the week.*** |
| 24. | Noah Fant CIN at MIN |
| 25. | AJ Barner SEA vs. NO |
| 26. | Colston Loveland CHI vs. DAL |
| 27. | Cade Otton TB vs. NYJ |
| 28. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at NE |
| 29. | Mason Taylor NYJ at TB |
| 30. | Theo Johnson NYG vs. KC |
| 31. | Luke Musgrave GB at CLE |
| 32. | Dalton Schultz HOU at JAX |
| 33. | Tyler Higbee LA at PHI |
| 34. | Elijah Arroyo SEA vs. NO |
| 35. | Jake Tonges SF vs. ARI |
| 36. | Michael Mayer LV at WAS |
| 37. | Cole Kmet CHI vs. DAL |
| 38. | Noah Gray KC at NYG |
| 39. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. MIA |
| 40. | *Will Dissly LAC vs. DEN Note: Dissly (knee) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 41. | *Evan Engram DEN at LAC Note: Engram (back) has missed both practices so far this week. Next in line for the Broncos at tight end is Adam Trautman. ***Engram has been ruled out for the week.*** |
| 42. | *Darren Waller MIA at BUF Note: Waller (hip) had a limited practice Tuesday. Ruled out for the third consecutive game. |
| 43. | *Isaiah Likely BAL vs. DET Note: Likely (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Likely has been ruled out again.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Bijan Robinson ATL at CAR |
| 2. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at CHI |
| 4. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. DET |
| 5. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. LAR |
| 6. | James Cook BUF vs. MIA |
| 7. | Puka Nacua LA at PHI |
| 8. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL |
| 9. | *Josh Jacobs GB at CLE Note: Jacobs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Jacobs was cleared from the injury list on Friday. I gave him a mild downgrade due to the opponent.*** |
| 10. | Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN |
| 11. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL |
| 12. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. NYJ Note: Irving had four catches for 39 yards on the Bucs' game-winning drive, and ended up with a combined 121 yards for the game. |
| 13. | De'Von Achane MIA at BUF |
| 14. | Malik Nabers NYG vs. KC |
| 15. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at MIN |
| 16. | *Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NO Note: ***Smith-Njigba popped up on the injury list with an illness, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Saints.*** |
| 17. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ATL |
| 18. | *Jordan Mason MIN vs. CIN Note: Mason steps up into a big role with Aaron Jones (hamstring) out, and draws a great matchup against the Bengals. |
| 19. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CIN |
| 20. | Nico Collins HOU at JAX |
| 21. | Trey McBride ARZ at SF |
| 22. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU |
| 23. | Alvin Kamara NO at SEA |
| 24. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at TB |
| 25. | *Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN Note: McConkey missed Wednesday's practice with a biceps issue, but then returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 26. | Chase Brown CIN at MIN |
| 27. | Kyren Williams LA at PHI |
| 28. | Drake London ATL at CAR |
| 29. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET |
| 30. | Davante Adams LA at PHI |
| 31. | *Brock Bowers LV at WAS Note: Bowers (knee) was able to play through the Monday Night loss to the Chargers but did look like he was a step slower than usual. Bowers was limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 32. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NO Note: ***Walker will likely see a higher percentage snap share with Zach Charbonnet (foot) listed as doubtful.*** |
| 33. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PIT Note: Stevenson was the primary back against Miami and looked great in the process, with 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards. |
| 34. | Ashton Jeanty LV at WAS |
| 35. | *Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU Note: After the loss to the Bengals in which Thomas failed to come up with a catch on fourth down that could have sealed the win and generally didn't look aggressive going over the middle, coach Liam Coen said that Thomas is nursing a wrist injury. Thomas full practiced Wednesday, but then was limited on Thursday. ***Thomas was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 36. | Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF |
| 37. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. ATL Note: McMillan really looks the part - he had six catches for 100 yards in the loss to the Cardinals. |
| 38. | Breece Hall NYJ at TB |
| 39. | Jaylen Warren PIT at NE |
| 40. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF |
| 41. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. LAR |
| 42. | *Mike Evans TB vs. NYJ Note: Evans has had plenty of volume (11 targets on Monday night), but hasn't gotten into the end zone and hasn't surpassed 60 yards in either game so far. |
| 43. | *D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DAL Note: Swift lost a fumble in the first quarter in the loss to the Lions. He split snaps with Kyle Monangai over the rest of the game, though the entirety of the fourth quarter was a blowout. Swift (quad) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Swift was still limited Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 44. | James Conner ARZ at SF |
| 45. | Tee Higgins CIN at MIN |
| 46. | *Emeka Egbuka TB vs. NYJ Note: Egbuka (hip/groin) sat out Wednesday and Thursday's practices - he was expected to mix in some work on Thursday, so this is concerning. ***Egbuka returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He's expected to play, but he could see a limited number of snaps.*** |
| 47. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LV |
| 48. | DK Metcalf PIT at NE |
| 49. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. DEN Note: Allen had seven targets and another touchdown in the win over the Raiders. |
| 50. | J.K. Dobbins DEN at LAC |
| 51. | David Montgomery DET at BAL |
| 52. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. IND |
| 53. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. DAL |
| 54. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 55. | Sam LaPorta DET at BAL |
| 56. | Travis Kelce KC at NYG |
| 57. | *Omarion Hampton LAC vs. DEN Note: I wouldn't be surprised if Hampton's role in the Chargers' late fumble leads to less work in the future, perhaps even him ceding goal line carries to Najee Harris. |
| 58. | Javonte Williams DAL at CHI |
| 59. | Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC |
| 60. | DJ Moore CHI vs. DAL |
| 61. | *Ricky Pearsall SF vs. ARI Note: ***Pearsall should get more targets this week with Jauan Jennings unlikely to play, plus the Arizona secondary has a number of injuries.*** |
| 62. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. IND |
| 63. | Hollywood Brown KC at NYG |
| 64. | Jakobi Meyers LV at WAS |
| 65. | Deebo Samuel WAS vs. LV |
| 66. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. LAR |
| 67. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Waddle (shoulder) is listed as questionable and will be checked out before Thursday's game, but is expected to play. |
| 68. | Jameson Williams DET at BAL |
| 69. | Nick Chubb HOU at JAX |
| 70. | *Quinshon Judkins CLE vs. GB Note: Judkins played 19 offensive snaps in his debut, and got 13 touches (10 carries and three receptions) on those snaps. He's going to approach bell-cow status quickly. ***Judkins might not get a full slate of snaps, but he'll start and will likely carry a heavier load than last week.*** |
| 71. | *Cam Skattebo NYG vs. KC Note: Skattebo took over the majority of snaps late in the loss to the Cowboys and might be the primary runner at the goal line. |
| 72. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. PIT Note: Henderson saw fewer touches than both Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, in part due to his struggles in pass protection. He did have two good receptions on the day showing his talent. |
| 73. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. LV Note: Croskey-Merritt's role will increase with Austin Ekeler (Achilles) out, but I don't think he'll be very involved in passing downs. |
| 74. | Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. GB |
| 75. | Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN |
| 76. | Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA |
| 77. | George Pickens DAL at CHI |
| 78. | Chris Olave NO at SEA |
| 79. | Romeo Doubs GB at CLE |
| 80. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. KC Note: Robinson (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Robinson was removed from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 81. | *Tyler Warren IND at TEN Note: Warren (toe) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 82. | *Tucker Kraft GB at CLE Note: Kraft suffered a minor knee tweak in Thursday's practice, but he's expected to be ok for Sunday's game in Cleveland. ***Kraft was held out of drills on Friday and we had a flurry of somewhat conflicting episodes on his status. He's active, we'll see how much he plays.*** |
| 83. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at CAR |
| 84. | Dylan Sampson CLE vs. GB |
| 85. | *Josh Downs IND at TEN Note: Downs (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice but fully practiced Thursday. |
| 86. | Travis Hunter JAC vs. HOU |
Kickers
| 1. | *Brandon Aubrey DAL at CHI Note: Man, what an asset Aubrey is for the Cowboys. |
| 2. | Chris Boswell PIT at NE |
| 3. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. DEN |
| 4. | Jake Bates DET at BAL |
| 5. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. LAR |
| 6. | Cam Little JAC vs. HOU |
| 7. | Harrison Butker KC at NYG |
| 8. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAX |
| 9. | Matt Gay WAS vs. LV |
| 10. | Will Reichard MIN vs. CIN |
| 11. | Brandon McManus GB at CLE |
| 12. | Evan McPherson CIN at MIN |
| 13. | *Wil Lutz DEN at LAC Note: Lutz missed from 42 yards in the fourth quarter against the Colts, setting the table for them to take the lead later on a field goal of their own. |
| 14. | *Chase McLaughlin TB vs. NYJ Note: McLaughlin missed another field goal attempt, this time from 38 yards. |
| 15. | Matt Prater BUF vs. MIA |
| 16. | Tyler Loop BAL vs. DET |
| 17. | Spencer Shrader IND at TEN |
| 18. | *Parker Romo ATL at CAR Note: Nailed five field goals while replacing Younghoe Koo last week. It's hard to imagine the Falcons not turning back to Romo this week. ***The Falcons released Koo, making Romo the full-time kicker.*** |
| 19. | Daniel Carlson LV at WAS |
| 20. | Joshua Karty LA at PHI |
| 21. | Chad Ryland ARZ at SF |
| 22. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. DAL |
| 23. | Jason Myers SEA vs. NO |
| 24. | Riley Patterson MIA at BUF |
| 25. | *Blake Grupe NO at SEA Note: Grupe opened the game with a missed 40-yard field goal attempt. |
| 26. | Graham Gano NYG vs. KC |
| 27. | Joey Slye TEN vs. IND |
| 28. | Nick Folk NYJ at TB |
| 29. | *Andres Borregales NE vs. PIT Note: Borregales missed his first two extra point attempts, but later made two field goals, including one from 53 yards. |
| 30. | Eddy Pineiro SF vs. ARI |
| 31. | Ryan Fitzgerald CAR vs. ATL |
| 32. | *Andre Szmyt CLE vs. GB Note: Szmyt (calf) was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 33. | *Younghoe Koo at Note: ***Koo was released by the Falcons.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. NO Note: Seattle's defense looks good, and now they draw a home game against the Steelers. |
| 2. | Green Bay Packers at CLE |
| 3. | Buffalo Bills vs. MIA |
| 4. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NYJ Note: Might get to face Tyrod Taylor. |
| 5. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. CIN Note: Will the Vikings get Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) and Harrison Smith (illness) back this week? They catch a break by facing Jake Browning instead of Joe Burrow. |
| 6. | San Francisco 49ers vs. ARI |
| 7. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. LAR |
| 8. | *Arizona Cardinals at SF Note: The ending was whacky, but it sure was nice to start off with a defensive touchdown against Carolina. |
| 9. | Denver Broncos at LAC |
| 10. | *Los Angeles Chargers vs. DEN Note: Unfortunately the Chargers lost Khalil Mack (elbow) early on, but they still impressed against the Raiders. |
| 11. | Houston Texans at JAX |
| 12. | Indianapolis Colts at TEN |
| 13. | Atlanta Falcons at CAR |
| 14. | Kansas City Chiefs at NYG |
| 15. | Baltimore Ravens vs. DET |
| 16. | Washington Commanders vs. LV |
| 17. | New England Patriots vs. PIT |
| 18. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU |
| 19. | Pittsburgh Steelers at NE |
| 20. | Los Angeles Rams at PHI |
| 21. | Cincinnati Bengals at MIN |
| 22. | Detroit Lions at BAL |
| 23. | Las Vegas Raiders at WAS |
| 24. | Tennessee Titans vs. IND |
| 25. | *Dallas Cowboys at CHI Note: The Cowboys really missed DaRon Bland (foot), and he's week-to-week with the injury. |
| 26. | Cleveland Browns vs. GB |
| 27. | *Chicago Bears vs. DAL Note: Jaylon Johnson (groin) has been placed on IR and is out indefinitely. |
| 28. | New York Giants vs. KC |
| 29. | New York Jets at TB |
| 30. | New Orleans Saints at SEA |
| 31. | Miami Dolphins at BUF |
| 32. | Carolina Panthers vs. ATL |
