This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***NEW ORLEANS and OAKLAND on bye this week!!!***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
I repeat, ***NEW ORLEANS and OAKLAND on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Ind |
| 2. | Tony Romo DAL at Phi |
| 3. | Cam Newton CAR vs. StL Note: 'Good Cam' showed up against the Vikings. He's got another friendly matchup this week against the Rams. |
| 4. | Philip Rivers SD at Jax |
| 5. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Cle |
| 6. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Den |
| 7. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Min |
| 8. | *Nick Foles PHI vs. Dal Note: Will be the starter until Vick is '100 percent healthy' with that definition being |
***NEW ORLEANS and OAKLAND on bye this week!!!***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
I repeat, ***NEW ORLEANS and OAKLAND on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Ind |
| 2. | Tony Romo DAL at Phi |
| 3. | Cam Newton CAR vs. StL Note: 'Good Cam' showed up against the Vikings. He's got another friendly matchup this week against the Rams. |
| 4. | Philip Rivers SD at Jax |
| 5. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Cle |
| 6. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Den |
| 7. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Min |
| 8. | *Nick Foles PHI vs. Dal Note: Will be the starter until Vick is '100 percent healthy' with that definition being somewhat nebulous. Vick worked with the third team Tuesday. Officially getting the start this week. |
| 9. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Chi Note: Still looked tentative, though the Redskins' offensive line didn't give him much time. |
| 10. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Cin |
| 11. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Buf |
| 12. | Jay Cutler CHI at Was |
| 13. | Tom Brady NE at NYJ |
| 14. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Bal |
| 15. | *Colin Kaepernick SF at Ten Note: (Foot) Full practice Wednesday. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 16. | Russell Wilson SEA at Ari |
| 17. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. TB |
| 18. | Mike Glennon TB at Atl |
| 19. | Andy Dalton CIN at Det |
| 20. | *Josh Freeman MIN at NYG Note: How quickly can they get Freeman up to speed on the offense? Officially getting the start Monday night. |
| 21. | *Chad Henne JAC vs. SD Note: Blaine Gabbert (hamstring) could be out for three more weeks, and in the meantime Henne will get the chance to permanently win the job. |
| 22. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. SF Note: *** Back in action, though the matchup isn't great this week. *** |
| 23. | Brandon Weeden CLE at GB Note: Threw one of the worst interceptions of the year to seal the loss to the Lions. |
| 24. | Sam Bradford STL at Car Note: Because the game was such a blowout, Bradford threw only 16 passes after leading the league in attempts coming into the game. |
| 25. | Joe Flacco BAL at Pit Note: Threw for 342 yards despite Torrey Smith getting nearly blanked. A lot of those yards came late, but garbage yards count just the same. |
| 26. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Sea |
| 27. | Alex Smith KC vs. Hou |
| 28. | *Thaddeus Lewis BUF at Mia Note: Sprained his foot in the loss to the Bengals, though the injury is thought to not be serious. Matt Flynn, who just signed with the team, could be the backup. Full practice Wednesday. Meanwhile, EJ Manuel will be out of practice for another 4-to-6 weeks. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 29. | Geno Smith NYJ vs. NE |
| 30. | *Case Keenum HOU at KC Note: Being prepared as a starter, as is Yates, just in case. Getting the start this week. |
| 31. | *T.J. Yates HOU at KC Note: Be careful for what you wish for when you clamor for the backup. Could start this week - not on merit, but based on Schaub's lower leg injury. Got passed over by Keenum for this start. |
| 32. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN vs. SF Note: While Jake Locker isn't officially out, the odds aren't good that he'll be able to go, especially with the Titans on bye in Week 8. *** Back to the bench with Locker returning. *** |
| 33. | *Christian Ponder MIN at NYG Note: Serving the backup behind Josh Freeman. |
| 34. | *Matt Cassel MIN at NYG Note: Two costly interceptions - how much longer will they hold out on trying Josh Freeman? Downgraded to third string. |
| 35. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. Dal Note: (Hamstring) Worked with the third team Tuesday. It looks like Foles will start again this week. |
| 36. | *Matt Schaub HOU at KC Note: Lower leg injury - heard a 'popping sound' at the time of the injury, Apparently it's affecting his ankle and foot - status for this week's game against KC is questionable. Both Yates and Case Keenum will be prepared as starters this week just in case. Out this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Dal |
| 2. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Hou |
| 3. | *Arian Foster HOU at KC Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a sore hamstring. Also dealing with chest and thumb injuries. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 4. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at NYG Note: Limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. *** Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 5. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Ind |
| 6. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Chi |
| 7. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ari Note: Did not practice Tuesday because of a hip injury, has the Thursday game this week. Listed as probable, despite limited practice this week. |
| 8. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Cle |
| 9. | Matt Forte CHI at Was |
| 10. | Reggie Bush DET vs. Cin |
| 11. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. StL |
| 12. | Frank Gore SF at Ten |
| 13. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 14. | Stevan Ridley NE at NYJ Note: Back from the fantasy dead. |
| 15. | Ray Rice BAL at Pit Note: Rice is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry - and Pierce isn't doing any better. The Ravens' OL is a big problem. |
| 16. | *Zac Stacy STL at Car Note: Ran well again versus the Texans - solidifying his starting role. Sat out practice Wednesday but returned Thursday. |
| 17. | Danny Woodhead SD at Jax |
| 18. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD |
| 19. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Det |
| 20. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Buf |
| 21. | Ryan Mathews SD at Jax Note: Finally had a 100-yard game, though he still didn't get into the end zone. He also had a pretty bad run out of bounds while the Chargers were trying to wrap up the win. |
| 22. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. TB |
| 23. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Mia Note: (Ankle) Split carries with Fred Jackson evenly, though Jackson got the goal line carries. Spiller seemed to be favoring his ankle at the conclusion of his runs, but ran well during the plays. Limited practice Thursday, but reports are that he's getting steadily better. |
| 24. | Fred Jackson BUF at Mia |
| 25. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. NE Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. Full practice this week. |
| 26. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Den |
| 27. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Sea |
| 28. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. SF |
| 29. | *Joseph Randle DAL at Phi Note: Probable starter for the Cowboys with Murray and Dunbar projected out. |
| 30. | *Willis McGahee CLE at GB Note: (Knees) Sat out practice Thursday. *** Good to go Sunday. *** |
| 31. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
| 32. | *BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Det Note: Dealing with an illness, but practiced Thursday. |
| 33. | Donald Brown IND vs. Den |
| 34. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at GB Note: Targeted 12 times in the passing game last week. |
| 35. | Ben Tate HOU at KC |
| 36. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Sea |
| 37. | *Jason Snelling ATL vs. TB Note: (Concussion) Able to practice Tuesday. Full practice this week. |
| 38. | *Peyton Hillis NYG vs. Min Note: *** In one of my 16-team leagues, I actually picked up and am starting Hillis. Any port in a storm. *** |
| 39. | Kendall Hunter SF at Ten |
| 40. | Ronnie Hillman DEN at Ind |
| 41. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Chi |
| 42. | *Michael Cox NYG vs. Min Note: *** With Brandon Jacobs sitting out practice due to his hamstring injury, Cox could get some decent work Monday night. But the Giants don't trust him in pass protection, so he'll share duties with Peyton Hillis. *** |
| 43. | *Brandon Bolden NE at NYJ Note: *** Listed as questionable. (Knee) *** |
| 44. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Pit |
| 45. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Buf |
| 46. | Michael Bush CHI at Was |
| 47. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Min Note: Dealing with a hamstring injury, but expects to be ready by Monday night. Worth noting that the Giants worked out Peyton Hillis this week. Limited practice Thursday. *** Did not practice Saturday, downgraded to questionable. *** |
| 48. | *Toby Gerhart MIN at NYG Note: *** Could get a little more work with Peterson nursing a hamstring injury. *** |
| 49. | LeGarrette Blount NE at NYJ |
| 50. | *Jackie Battle TEN vs. SF Note: Re-injured his neck in the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 51. | Johnathan Franklin GB vs. Cle |
| 52. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. Dal |
| 53. | *Chris Ivory NYJ vs. NE Note: Ceded the goal line role to Powell last week, but Powell's shoulder injury could re-open the door, especially with Goodson out for the season. |
| 54. | Anthony Dixon SF at Ten |
| 55. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. StL |
| 56. | *Phillip Tanner DAL at Phi Note: Had just one carry after DeMarco Murray's injury last week - the bulk of the work went to Joseph Randle. |
| 57. | Daryl Richardson STL at Car Note: Had just three carries - now an afterthought behind Zac Stacy. |
| 58. | Tashard Choice BUF at Mia |
| 59. | Kenjon Barner CAR vs. StL |
| 60. | *Benny Cunningham STL at Car Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 61. | *Joique Bell DET vs. Cin Note: Suffered a rib injury against the Browns, x-rays were negative. Limited practice this week. *** Still in a lot of pain. *** |
| 62. | Montee Ball DEN at Ind Note: Ball had two bad drops in the win over Jacksonville. |
| 63. | Jordan Todman JAC vs. SD |
| 64. | Robert Turbin SEA at Ari |
| 65. | Knile Davis KC vs. Hou |
| 66. | *Shonn Greene TEN vs. SF Note: (Knee) Has a chance to practice Wednesday. Could play 15-20 snaps this week. |
| 67. | *Leon Washington NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 68. | Mikel Leshoure DET vs. Cin |
| 69. | Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Sea |
| 70. | Justin Forsett JAC vs. SD |
| 71. | Felix Jones PIT vs. Bal |
| 72. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at Phi Note: (Sprained MCL) Murray ... Not Present this week, most likely. Did not practice Thursday - not expected to play. |
| 73. | *Lance Dunbar DAL at Phi Note: (Hamstring) Unlikely to play this week. |
| 74. | *Isaiah Pead STL at Car |
| 75. | *James Starks GB vs. Cle Note: (Knee) Ruled out again. |
| 76. | *David Wilson NYG vs. Min Note: Won't need surgery, but expected to be out 3-to-4 more weeks. |
| 77. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. StL Note: (Ankles) Could begin practice this week - Panthers have a three-week window to activate him from the PUP list. Hasn't yet practiced. *** Pointing towards Week 9. *** |
| 78. | *Steven Jackson ATL vs. TB Note: (Hamstring) At practice but without his helmet Tuesday, suggesting that he's not participating. Still sitting out practice. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 79. | *Mike Goodson NYJ vs. NE Note: Torn ACL, placed on season-ending IR. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Wes Welker DEN at Ind |
| 2. | Dez Bryant DAL at Phi |
| 3. | Brandon Marshall CHI at Was |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN at Det |
| 5. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Min Note: Love the matchup this week - good time to buy low after he did little against the Bears last week. |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ind |
| 7. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Cle Note: On one hand, he's going to get a lot more targets, on the other hand, he's going to get Joe Haden. On balance, I'll take the extra targets. |
| 8. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Dal |
| 9. | Vincent Jackson TB at Atl |
| 10. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Chi |
| 11. | Keenan Allen SD at Jax |
| 12. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Cin Note: (Knee) On the field for just 38 of the Lions' 74 snaps last week and felt soreness after the game. It's possible he's playing the Roddy White role for the time being. Limited practice Thursday, but progressively feeling better. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 13. | Josh Gordon CLE at GB |
| 14. | *Justin Blackmon JAC vs. SD Note: Monster game with Cecil Shorts getting hurt in the first quarter. (Groin/hamstring) May be held out of practice Wednesday. Limited practice (groin/hamstring) on Thursday. *** Did not practice Friday, but still active. *** |
| 15. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Den |
| 16. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
| 17. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Tuesday's practice - has the Thursday night game. Active Thursday night. |
| 18. | Torrey Smith BAL at Pit |
| 19. | Eric Decker DEN at Ind |
| 20. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Buf |
| 21. | *Andre Johnson HOU at KC Note: (Shin) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable, but has a rookie QB making his debut this week. *** |
| 22. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Min Note: Subject of some trade speculation, but nothing concrete yet. |
| 23. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Den |
| 24. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Was |
| 25. | Greg Jennings MIN at NYG |
| 26. | Anquan Boldin SF at Ten |
| 27. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Min |
| 28. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. StL Note: As much as I've overrated Dwayne Bowe, I've underrated LaFell. |
| 29. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. TB Note: Big step-up in role with Jones out. Being taken off punt returns to focus on the offense. |
| 30. | Terrance Williams DAL at Phi Note: Targeted just twice last week, but caught both with one going for a touchdown. This was a somewhat abnormal game, though - just fewer throws altogether. |
| 31. | *Steve Johnson BUF at Mia Note: Sat out with his lumbar strain last week. Full practice Thursday. |
| 32. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. NE |
| 33. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Bal |
| 34. | Kris Durham DET vs. Cin Note: Eight catches on 13 targets, even with Calvin Johnson playing. |
| 35. | *Mike Williams TB at Atl Note: Sat out with a hamstring injury last week but is expected back this week. Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable. *** |
| 36. | Steve Smith CAR vs. StL Note: I've been overvaluing Smith this year - loved the matchup against the Vikes and sure he got a touchdown, but he's a shadow of his former self. |
| 37. | Sidney Rice SEA at Ari |
| 38. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. SF |
| 39. | Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Chi |
| 40. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Buf |
| 41. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at NYJ Note: Caught the game-winner after not playing much in the first half - Amendola's injury re-opens the door for Thompkins. |
| 42. | Austin Pettis STL at Car |
| 43. | Aaron Dobson NE at NYJ |
| 44. | Vincent Brown SD at Jax |
| 45. | Robert Woods BUF at Mia Note: Just two catches on six targets even with Stevie Johnson out, though that's probably because he drew Leon Hall's coverage for most of the game. |
| 46. | *Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Cle Note: Big role expansion in the wake of injuries to Cobb and James Jones. |
| 47. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Hou Note: 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' |
| 48. | Nate Washington TEN vs. SF |
| 49. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Hou |
| 50. | *Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 51. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. SD Note: Suffered a sprained sternoclavicular joint and did not return last week. Some chance that he plays this week, but we won't likely know until game-time Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet this week, won't likely practice Friday, and will be a game-time decision Sunday. *** Limited practice Friday, going to try to play, but could be quite limited - he's in a lot of pain. *** |
| 52. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. SF |
| 53. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at KC |
| 54. | Golden Tate SEA at Ari |
| 55. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Sea |
| 56. | Jerome Simpson MIN at NYG |
| 57. | Chris Givens STL at Car |
| 58. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Det |
| 59. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Chi |
| 60. | *Brandon Gibson MIA vs. Buf Note: *** (Hip) Listed as questionable.*** |
| 61. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Pit |
| 62. | Cole Beasley DAL at Phi |
| 63. | Marvin Jones CIN at Det |
| 64. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Bal |
| 65. | *Miles Austin DAL at Phi Note: (Hamstring) Targeted four times in his return, no catches. Given the day off Thursday to rest. |
| 66. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at NYG |
| 67. | Darrius Heyward-Bey IND vs. Den |
| 68. | Ryan Broyles DET vs. Cin |
| 69. | Stephen Hill NYJ vs. NE |
| 70. | Greg Little CLE at GB |
| 71. | Mike Brown JAC vs. SD |
| 72. | Marquise Goodwin BUF at Mia |
| 73. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Sea |
| 74. | Marlon Brown BAL at Pit |
| 75. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. Dal |
| 76. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ari |
| 77. | Tavon Austin STL at Car |
| 78. | *Kevin Cone ATL vs. TB Note: Could play a bigger role with Jones out and Roddy White questionable. |
| 79. | Drew Davis ATL vs. TB |
| 80. | *Myles White GB vs. Cle Note: Activated from the practice squad in wake of injuries to Cobb and James Jones. |
| 81. | Jason Avant PHI vs. Dal |
| 82. | Davone Bess CLE at GB |
| 83. | Austin Collie NE at NYJ Note: Two big catches late in the game after Amendola's injury. |
| 84. | Kyle Williams SF at Ten |
| 85. | Tandon Doss BAL at Pit |
| 86. | Kenny Britt TEN vs. SF Note: Only two snaps last week. Just trade him already. |
| 87. | *Eddie Royal SD at Jax Note: Injured his toe Monday night, but returned in the third quarter. (Toe) Didn't practice Thursday. *** Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 88. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. Hou |
| 89. | Kevin Ogletree DET vs. Cin |
| 90. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. StL |
| 91. | *James Jones GB vs. Cle Note: Injured his knee on the Packers' first drive and did not return. Some chance he'll play this week. Hoping to test his knee in Friday's practice, 'going to be close.' *** Wasn't able to practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 92. | *Roddy White ATL vs. TB Note: (Hamstring) Not spotted during Tuesday's practice. Hasn't yet practiced this week. *** Finally sitting out a game after being banged up all year. *** |
| 93. | *Danny Amendola NE at NYJ Note: Knocked out with a concussion late against the Saints. No practice yet this week. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 94. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. NE Note: (Hamstring) Expected to miss another game. |
| 95. | *Ace Sanders JAC vs. SD Note: Dealing with a concussion, did not practice Thursday. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 96. | *Percy Harvin SEA at Ari Note: (Hip) Eligible to return to practice this week, but next week seems more likely with the Seahawks playing Thursday night. |
| 97. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Cle Note: Broken fibula - on the IR-designated-to-return list. |
| 98. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. TB Note: Out for the season with a foot injury. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Vernon Davis SF at Ten Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 2. | Jordan Cameron CLE at GB |
| 3. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. TB Note: Huge target numbers likely with Jones out and White questionable. But he was double-teamed a lot late when the Falcons last played, which is also likely to continue. |
| 4. | Jason Witten DAL at Phi |
| 5. | Antonio Gates SD at Jax |
| 6. | Julius Thomas DEN at Ind |
| 7. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Buf |
| 8. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. Cle Note: Lined up frequently as a wide receiver last week - something that will continue with Cobb out and Jones questionable. |
| 9. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Chi Note: Second on the team in targets Sunday night - definitely a guy to target if his injuries kept him on your waiver wire. |
| 10. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal |
| 11. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. StL Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 12. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ Note: (Forearm) Will Gronk play this week? Your guess is as good as mine, but unless and until he's listed as probable or better, I'm keeping him down here. Still hasn't received medical clearance from Dr. James Andrews. *** Officially cleared to play and active this week. Finally! *** |
| 13. | Garrett Graham HOU at KC Note: Was targeted on both of T.J. Yates' interceptions - for whatever that's worth. |
| 14. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Den Note: Had a huge drop Monday night. |
| 15. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYG |
| 16. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. NE Note: The Jets' primary tight end with Winslow suspended. |
| 17. | Jared Cook STL at Car |
| 18. | Scott Chandler BUF at Mia |
| 19. | Timothy Wright TB at Atl |
| 20. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at Was Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable, but active this week. *** |
| 21. | Joseph Fauria DET vs. Cin Note: Total feast or famine player - we obviously have to list him after last week, but buyer beware - he's had a goose egg three of six weeks. However, he draws the Bengals this week, who have had troubles against tight ends. |
| 22. | Sean McGrath KC vs. Hou |
| 23. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Dal Note: Officially listed as the starter on the depth chart ahead of Celek. |
| 24. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Det |
| 25. | *Zach Miller SEA at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Expected to return this week, draws Arizona, which has had problems covering tight ends all season long. Officially active for Thursday night. |
| 26. | Lance Kendricks STL at Car |
| 27. | Dallas Clark BAL at Pit |
| 28. | Brandon Myers NYG vs. Min |
| 29. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. SD Note: Another example of calf injuries lasting forever. Limited practice Thursday. *** Active this week. *** |
| 30. | Michael Hoomanawanui NE at NYJ |
| 31. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Cin |
| 32. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. SF |
| 33. | Tyler Eifert CIN at Det |
| 34. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Dal |
| 35. | Fred Davis WAS vs. Chi |
| 36. | Ed Dickson BAL at Pit |
| 37. | *Rob Housler ARZ vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Tuesday - game on Thursday. Active Thursday. |
| 38. | *Tony Scheffler DET vs. Cin Note: (Concussion) Still being evaluated. Did not practice Thursday. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Dal |
| 2. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Hou |
| 3. | *Arian Foster HOU at KC Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a sore hamstring. Also dealing with chest and thumb injuries. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 4. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at NYG Note: Limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. *** Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 5. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Ind |
| 6. | Wes Welker DEN at Ind |
| 7. | Dez Bryant DAL at Phi |
| 8. | Brandon Marshall CHI at Was |
| 9. | A.J. Green CIN at Det |
| 10. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ari Note: Did not practice Tuesday because of a hip injury, has the Thursday game this week. Listed as probable, despite limited practice this week. |
| 11. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Cle |
| 12. | Matt Forte CHI at Was |
| 13. | Reggie Bush DET vs. Cin |
| 14. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Min Note: Love the matchup this week - good time to buy low after he did little against the Bears last week. |
| 15. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ind |
| 16. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Cle Note: On one hand, he's going to get a lot more targets, on the other hand, he's going to get Joe Haden. On balance, I'll take the extra targets. |
| 17. | *Vernon Davis SF at Ten Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 18. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Chi |
| 19. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. StL |
| 20. | Frank Gore SF at Ten |
| 21. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 22. | Ray Rice BAL at Pit Note: Rice is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry - and Pierce isn't doing any better. The Ravens' OL is a big problem. |
| 23. | Danny Woodhead SD at Jax |
| 24. | Jordan Cameron CLE at GB |
| 25. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. TB Note: Huge target numbers likely with Jones out and White questionable. But he was double-teamed a lot late when the Falcons last played, which is also likely to continue. |
| 26. | Jason Witten DAL at Phi |
| 27. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Dal |
| 28. | *Justin Blackmon JAC vs. SD Note: Monster game with Cecil Shorts getting hurt in the first quarter. (Groin/hamstring) May be held out of practice Wednesday. Limited practice (groin/hamstring) on Thursday. *** Did not practice Friday, but still active. *** |
| 29. | Vincent Jackson TB at Atl |
| 30. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Chi |
| 31. | Keenan Allen SD at Jax |
| 32. | Josh Gordon CLE at GB |
| 33. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Den |
| 34. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
| 35. | Stevan Ridley NE at NYJ Note: Back from the fantasy dead. |
| 36. | *Zac Stacy STL at Car Note: Ran well again versus the Texans - solidifying his starting role. Sat out practice Wednesday but returned Thursday. |
| 37. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD |
| 38. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. TB |
| 39. | Antonio Gates SD at Jax |
| 40. | Julius Thomas DEN at Ind |
| 41. | Torrey Smith BAL at Pit |
| 42. | *Andre Johnson HOU at KC Note: (Shin) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable, but has a rookie QB making his debut this week. *** |
| 43. | Eric Decker DEN at Ind |
| 44. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Buf |
| 45. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Min Note: Subject of some trade speculation, but nothing concrete yet. |
| 46. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Det |
| 47. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Buf |
| 48. | Ryan Mathews SD at Jax Note: Finally had a 100-yard game, though he still didn't get into the end zone. He also had a pretty bad run out of bounds while the Chargers were trying to wrap up the win. |
| 49. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Mia Note: (Ankle) Split carries with Fred Jackson evenly, though Jackson got the goal line carries. Spiller seemed to be favoring his ankle at the conclusion of his runs, but ran well during the plays. Limited practice Thursday, but reports are that he's getting steadily better. |
| 50. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Sea |
| 51. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. TB Note: Big step-up in role with Jones out. Being taken off punt returns to focus on the offense. |
| 52. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Den |
| 53. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Was |
| 54. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Cin Note: (Knee) On the field for just 38 of the Lions' 74 snaps last week and felt soreness after the game. It's possible he's playing the Roddy White role for the time being. Limited practice Thursday, but progressively feeling better. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 55. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Tuesday's practice - has the Thursday night game. Active Thursday night. |
| 56. | Greg Jennings MIN at NYG |
| 57. | Anquan Boldin SF at Ten |
| 58. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Buf |
| 59. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. Cle Note: Lined up frequently as a wide receiver last week - something that will continue with Cobb out and Jones questionable. |
| 60. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Chi Note: Second on the team in targets Sunday night - definitely a guy to target if his injuries kept him on your waiver wire. |
| 61. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Min Note: Dealing with a hamstring injury, but expects to be ready by Monday night. Worth noting that the Giants worked out Peyton Hillis this week. Limited practice Thursday. *** Did not practice Saturday, downgraded to questionable. *** |
| 62. | Fred Jackson BUF at Mia |
| 63. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. NE Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. Full practice this week. |
| 64. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Den |
| 65. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. SF |
| 66. | *Joseph Randle DAL at Phi Note: Probable starter for the Cowboys with Murray and Dunbar projected out. |
| 67. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Min |
| 68. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. StL Note: As much as I've overrated Dwayne Bowe, I've underrated LaFell. |
| 69. | Kris Durham DET vs. Cin Note: Eight catches on 13 targets, even with Calvin Johnson playing. |
| 70. | Terrance Williams DAL at Phi Note: Targeted just twice last week, but caught both with one going for a touchdown. This was a somewhat abnormal game, though - just fewer throws altogether. |
| 71. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. NE |
| 72. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Bal |
| 73. | *Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 74. | Steve Smith CAR vs. StL Note: I've been overvaluing Smith this year - loved the matchup against the Vikes and sure he got a touchdown, but he's a shadow of his former self. |
| 75. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal |
| 76. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ Note: (Forearm) Will Gronk play this week? Your guess is as good as mine, but unless and until he's listed as probable or better, I'm keeping him down here. Still hasn't received medical clearance from Dr. James Andrews. *** Officially cleared to play and active this week. Finally! *** |
| 77. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. StL Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 78. | *Martellus Bennett CHI at Was Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable, but active this week. *** |
| 79. | *Willis McGahee CLE at GB Note: (Knees) Sat out practice Thursday. *** Good to go Sunday. *** |
| 80. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
| 81. | *BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Det Note: Dealing with an illness, but practiced Thursday. |
| 82. | *Joique Bell DET vs. Cin Note: Suffered a rib injury against the Browns, x-rays were negative. Limited practice this week. *** Still in a lot of pain. *** |
| 83. | Donald Brown IND vs. Den |
| 84. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at GB Note: Targeted 12 times in the passing game last week. |
| 85. | Ben Tate HOU at KC |
| 86. | Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Chi |
| 87. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Buf |
| 88. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at NYJ Note: Caught the game-winner after not playing much in the first half - Amendola's injury re-opens the door for Thompkins. |
| 89. | Austin Pettis STL at Car |
| 90. | Aaron Dobson NE at NYJ |
| 91. | Vincent Brown SD at Jax |
| 92. | Robert Woods BUF at Mia Note: Just two catches on six targets even with Stevie Johnson out, though that's probably because he drew Leon Hall's coverage for most of the game. |
| 93. | *Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Cle Note: Big role expansion in the wake of injuries to Cobb and James Jones. |
| 94. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Hou Note: 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' 'I will not overvalue Dwayne Bowe.' |
| 95. | Nate Washington TEN vs. SF |
| 96. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Hou |
| 97. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Sea |
| 98. | *Jason Snelling ATL vs. TB Note: (Concussion) Able to practice Tuesday. Full practice this week. |
| 99. | Kendall Hunter SF at Ten |
| 100. | Garrett Graham HOU at KC Note: Was targeted on both of T.J. Yates' interceptions - for whatever that's worth. |
| 101. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Den Note: Had a huge drop Monday night. |
| 102. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYG |
| 103. | Sidney Rice SEA at Ari |
| 104. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. SF |
| 105. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. SF |
| 106. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at KC |
| 107. | Golden Tate SEA at Ari |
| 108. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Sea |
| 109. | Jerome Simpson MIN at NYG |
| 110. | Chris Givens STL at Car |
| 111. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Det |
| 112. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Chi |
| 113. | *Brandon Gibson MIA vs. Buf Note: *** (Hip) Listed as questionable.*** |
| 114. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Pit |
| 115. | Cole Beasley DAL at Phi |
| 116. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Bal |
| 117. | Ronnie Hillman DEN at Ind |
| 118. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Chi |
| 119. | *Brandon Bolden NE at NYJ Note: *** Listed as questionable. (Knee) *** |
| 120. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Pit |
| 121. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Buf |
| 122. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. NE Note: The Jets' primary tight end with Winslow suspended. |
| 123. | Jared Cook STL at Car |
| 124. | Scott Chandler BUF at Mia |
| 125. | Timothy Wright TB at Atl |
| 126. | Joseph Fauria DET vs. Cin Note: Total feast or famine player - we obviously have to list him after last week, but buyer beware - he's had a goose egg three of six weeks. However, he draws the Bengals this week, who have had troubles against tight ends. |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at NYJ |
| 2. | Alex Henery PHI vs. Dal |
| 3. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Cle |
| 4. | Nick Novak SD at Jax |
| 5. | Kai Forbath WAS vs. Chi |
| 6. | Matt Prater DEN at Ind |
| 7. | Justin Tucker BAL at Pit |
| 8. | Robbie Gould CHI at Was |
| 9. | Graham Gano CAR vs. StL |
| 10. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. Buf |
| 11. | David Akers DET vs. Cin |
| 12. | Dan Bailey DAL at Phi |
| 13. | Phil Dawson SF at Ten Note: Has made his last five in a row, including three last week. |
| 14. | *Steven Hauschka SEA at Ari Note: Briefly left Week 6's game while getting tested for a concussion, but later returned. |
| 15. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Den |
| 16. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Hou |
| 17. | Mike Nugent CIN at Det |
| 18. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Car Note: Hasn't missed a kick this year, but has only had nine attempts. |
| 19. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. NE |
| 20. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Bal |
| 21. | *Blair Walsh MIN at NYG Note: Ceded kickoff duties due to his hamstring injury. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 22. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Mia |
| 23. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. TB |
| 24. | Randy Bullock HOU at KC |
| 25. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. SF |
| 26. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. SD |
| 27. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Sea |
| 28. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Min |
| 29. | Billy Cundiff CLE at GB |
| 30. | Rian Lindell TB at Atl |
Defenses
| 1. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Hou |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks at Ari |
| 3. | Carolina Panthers vs. StL |
| 4. | *Green Bay Packers vs. Cle Note: Nick Perry is now out with a foot injury. |
| 5. | *Miami Dolphins vs. Buf Note: Daniel Ellerbe (shoulder) missed practice Tuesday. |
| 6. | *San Francisco 49ers at Ten Note: Glenn Dorsey suffered a hamstring injury last week. |
| 7. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. Sea Note: Karlos Dansby (quad) was limited in Tuesday's practice. |
| 8. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 9. | Tennessee Titans vs. SF |
| 10. | San Diego Chargers at Jax |
| 11. | Detroit Lions vs. Cin |
| 12. | *New England Patriots at NYJ Note: Jerod Mayo has a torn pectoral muscle and could be out for the season, and Aqib Talib suffered a hip flexor injury last week, too. |
| 13. | *Denver Broncos at Ind Note: Von Miller is eligible to return this week. |
| 14. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atl |
| 15. | *Dallas Cowboys at Phi Note: DeMarcus Ware left last week with a quad injury, has a chance to play this week against Philly, though. |
| 16. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Bal |
| 17. | Cincinnati Bengals at Det |
| 18. | Washington Redskins vs. Chi |
| 19. | Baltimore Ravens at Pit |
| 20. | Chicago Bears at Was |
| 21. | *Houston Texans at KC Note: Danieal Manning is out 6-to-10 weeks with a hyperextended knee. |
| 22. | Atlanta Falcons vs. TB |
| 23. | New York Giants vs. Min |
| 24. | Cleveland Browns at GB |
| 25. | Buffalo Bills at Mia Note: Kiko Alonso racks up massive tackle numbers at home. |
| 26. | St. Louis Rams at Car |
| 27. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dal |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SD |
| 29. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. Den Note: Jerrell Freeman is going through the concussion protocol this week. |
| 30. | *Minnesota Vikings at NYG Note: Harrison Smith has been diagnosed with turf toe. |
