This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***CLEVELAND, KANSAS CITY, NEW ENGLAND and the NEW YORK JETS are all 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, ***CLEVELAND, KANSAS CITY, NEW ENGLAND and the NEW YORK JETS are on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at SD |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Dal |
| 3. | Tony Romo DAL at NO |
| 4. | Matthew Stafford DET at Chi |
| 5. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den |
| 6. | Cam Newton CAR at SF |
| 7. | Robert Griffin WAS at Min |
| 8. | *Jay Cutler CHI vs. Det Note: (Groin) Starting to back off early talk that he would come back this week against the Lions |
***CLEVELAND, KANSAS CITY, NEW ENGLAND and the NEW YORK JETS are all 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, ***CLEVELAND, KANSAS CITY, NEW ENGLAND and the NEW YORK JETS are on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at SD |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Dal |
| 3. | Tony Romo DAL at NO |
| 4. | Matthew Stafford DET at Chi |
| 5. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den |
| 6. | Cam Newton CAR at SF |
| 7. | Robert Griffin WAS at Min |
| 8. | *Jay Cutler CHI vs. Det Note: (Groin) Starting to back off early talk that he would come back this week against the Lions - we'll wait and see if he practices before moving him up. Full return to practice, and now expected to start. |
| 9. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Car |
| 10. | *Nick Foles PHI at GB Note: Will practice with the first team Tuesday - after throwing seven touchdowns, I should guess so. |
| 11. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Buf |
| 12. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Oak |
| 13. | Jake Locker TEN vs. Jax Note: Sloppy game against the Rams, when many were counting on him as a bye-week starter. That's two good defensive games in a row for the Rams - and the two previous games had their positives, too. |
| 14. | Andrew Luck IND vs. StL Note: Low rating is based primarily on matchup - Rams have actually played pretty good pass defense the last four weeks. But I am bumping him up two spots. |
| 15. | *Russell Wilson SEA at Atl Note: Got 'banged around' against Tampa Bay but is not in risk of missing Week 10's game against the Falcons. Going to be without center Max Unger against Atlanta. |
| 16. | Andy Dalton CIN at Bal |
| 17. | Case Keenum HOU at Ari Note: Huge first half, cooled off in the second half as the Colts' pass rush improved (and the Texans' offense got more conservative). |
| 18. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. Was Note: Already announced as the starter for Week 10. Ponder played well at Dallas, plus I like the matchup. On the downside, it is a Thursday night game, so there's a potential for it to be a little sloppy. *** Suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the win over the Redskins on Thursday. *** |
| 19. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Sea Note: Seven interceptions over the last two games, and now draws the Seahawks. |
| 20. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at TB |
| 21. | *Terrelle Pryor OAK at NYG Note: Day-to-day with a knee sprain. Full practice Thursday. |
| 22. | Mike Glennon TB vs. Mia |
| 23. | Chad Henne JAC at Ten |
| 24. | *EJ Manuel BUF at Pit Note: (Knee) Cleared to play, now we'll see how he looks in practice before he regains the starting job. Full practice - looks like he'll start. *** Officially named the starter. *** |
| 25. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cin |
| 26. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Hou |
| 27. | *Seneca Wallace GB vs. Phi Note: Subbed in for an injured Aaron Rodgers, only threw for 114 yards in 19 attempts. |
| 28. | Kellen Clemens STL at Ind |
| 29. | *Matt McGloin OAK at NYG Note: Came on in relief of Pryor last week, listed just in case. |
| 30. | *Thaddeus Lewis BUF at Pit Note: (Ribs) Able to throw passes Monday. Full practice, but he'll be the backup to EJ Manuel. |
| 31. | Josh McCown CHI vs. Det Note: Strong game last week in place of Cutler - might get one more start. |
| 32. | *Michael Vick PHI at GB Note: (Hamstring) Will be encouraged to take his time rehabbing the hamstring injury, practice availability Tuesday uncertain. |
| 33. | *Jeff Tuel BUF at Pit Note: Likely back to the bench - either for Thad Lewis, or for EJ Manuel, who has been cleared to play. |
| 34. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Phi Note: Fractured collarbone - duration of absence not yet determined. Could miss the next four-to-six weeks. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Was |
| 2. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Phi |
| 3. | Reggie Bush DET at Chi |
| 4. | LeSean McCoy PHI at GB |
| 5. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Det |
| 6. | Alfred Morris WAS at Min Note: Ran well yet saw a teammate get three goal line carries. This is not a recording. |
| 7. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Atl Note: Played through an illness in Sunday's win over the Bucs. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday - S.O.P. |
| 8. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Jax Note: Another great matchup this week. |
| 9. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Car Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 10. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at SD |
| 11. | DeMarco Murray DAL at NO Note: Just four carries in his return, though at least he had six catches. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 12. | *Zac Stacy STL at Ind Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday - this is the same script as last week, though. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 13. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable despite being limited at practice all week. *** |
| 14. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Buf |
| 15. | Mike James TB vs. Mia |
| 16. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Hou Note: Talk of Mendenhall starting isn't going to scare me away from using Ellington this week - Cardinals also said that Ellington would get around 20 touches, which is good enough for me. *** |
| 17. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Pit Note: Huge yardage game, though he still had fewer carries than Jackson and didn't get a score. (Ankle) Full go Wednesday, seems to be in as good a condition as he's been all year. |
| 18. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Somehow Mathews, who had back-to-back 100-yard games before the bye, averaged 4.9 yards per carry yet got just seven carries against the Redskins - who are still the Redskins. Indefensible. |
| 19. | *Ben Tate HOU at Ari Note: Played through four cracked ribs on Sunday night and was 'hurting pretty bad' afterward, though at least he made it through. Limited practice Thursday - following same script as last week. |
| 20. | *Steven Jackson ATL vs. Sea Note: Jackson ran reasonably well against Carolina, and Seattle has given up back-to-back 100-yard games to Zac Stacy and Mike James - quietly a good spot? |
| 21. | *Donald Brown IND vs. StL Note: Could get the majority of the Colts' carries this week if Richardson is limited or can't go - and this is a pretty good run matchup. Trending upward. |
| 22. | *Rashad Jennings OAK at NYG Note: Monster game in relief of an injured McFadden. *** McFadden officially ruled out. *** |
| 23. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Dal |
| 24. | Fred Jackson BUF at Pit |
| 25. | Lamar Miller MIA at TB |
| 26. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. Den |
| 27. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at Bal Note: Looked great befor injuring his shoulder late. We'll see if he can practice this week, but he's expected to return. (Ribs) Limited Thursday. *** Limited in practice all week, yet still expected to play. *** |
| 28. | Joique Bell DET at Chi |
| 29. | *Darren Sproles NO vs. Dal Note: Suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Jets. Full practice Wednesday after receiving clearance from the team's doctors. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 30. | James Starks GB vs. Phi |
| 31. | Ray Rice BAL vs. Cin Note: Is it the OL or is it Rice? My lean is it's the former, which doesn't make things much better. |
| 32. | *Andre Brown NYG vs. Oak Note: Activated from the PUP list, listed as first on the team's RB depth chart, but also suggested by Tom Coughlin that Brown will be eased back into the workload. |
| 33. | Mike Tolbert CAR at SF Note: Still got the goal line carry even with Stewart back in action. |
| 34. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at SF |
| 35. | Shonn Greene TEN vs. Jax |
| 36. | *Trent Richardson IND vs. StL Note: Stop us if you've heard this one before - Donald Brown was the better back for the Colts on Sunday. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Limited practice Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 37. | Daniel Thomas MIA at TB |
| 38. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Bal |
| 39. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Hou Note: (Toe) Was able to go during a 'special practice' Monday after getting scratched in Week 8. Limited practice Thursday. Sitting out remains a possibility, but there's at least some progress. *** Will start, but Ellington is expected to get up to 20 touches this week.*** |
| 40. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at SF |
| 41. | *Peyton Hillis NYG vs. Oak Note: *** Should still get a decent amount of touches even with Andre Brown back. *** |
| 42. | Roy Helu WAS at Min |
| 43. | *Dennis Johnson HOU at Ari Note: Passed Ray Graham as third on the Texans' depth chart, which made him the backup when Arian Foster got hurt early on. |
| 44. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Sea |
| 45. | Felix Jones PIT vs. Buf |
| 46. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Car |
| 47. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Cin Note: Not any better than Ray Rice this week - six carries for 11 yards. |
| 48. | C.J. Anderson DEN at SD |
| 49. | Montee Ball DEN at SD |
| 50. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Was |
| 51. | Robert Turbin SEA at Atl |
| 52. | Tashard Choice BUF at Pit |
| 53. | Marcel Reece OAK at NYG |
| 54. | Michael Cox NYG vs. Oak |
| 55. | Lance Dunbar DAL at NO |
| 56. | *Brian Leonard TB vs. Mia Note: Good action in PPR leagues last week. |
| 57. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Sea |
| 58. | Johnathan Franklin GB vs. Phi |
| 59. | Daryl Richardson STL at Ind |
| 60. | Joseph Randle DAL at NO |
| 61. | Bryce Brown PHI at GB |
| 62. | Kenjon Barner CAR at SF |
| 63. | Michael Bush CHI vs. Det |
| 64. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Ten Note: *** Primary backup to MJD now. (Hamstring) Listed as probable. *** |
| 65. | Anthony Dixon SF vs. Car |
| 66. | Stepfan Taylor ARZ vs. Hou |
| 67. | Jackie Battle TEN vs. Jax |
| 68. | Benny Cunningham STL at Ind |
| 69. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Dal |
| 70. | *Khiry Robinson NO vs. Dal Note: Inactive with Mark Ingram returning. Will that change if Sproles can't go? |
| 71. | Phillip Tanner DAL at NO |
| 72. | *Ray Graham HOU at Ari Note: Surpassed by Dennis Johnson as the Texans' third running back on Sunday night. |
| 73. | *Darren McFadden OAK at NYG Note: Tweaked his hamstring in the loss to the Eagles - it's the same injury that forced him to miss a game earlier this season. Has not practiced yet this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 74. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at SD |
| 75. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Oak Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. *** Dealing with a chronic knee issue in addition to his hamstring.*** |
| 76. | *Arian Foster HOU at Ari Note: Left early with a back injury, crushing fantasy owners that started. I think he's in the Roddy White category now - have to keep him benched until he makes it through a game unscathed. Has not practiced Wednesday or Thursday. *** Will have back surgery, out for the season. *** |
| 77. | *David Wilson NYG vs. Oak Note: (Neck) Still hasn't been cleared for football activities. Likely headed to season-ending IR. |
| 78. | *Doug Martin TB vs. Mia Note: (Shoulder) 'In play' to return Monday night. It'll be an interesting week of practice, especially with Mike James running so well in Week 9. Did not practice Thursday, IR before Monday night still a possibility. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Chi Note: (Knee) Did not practice Tuesday - standard operating procedure. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 2. | *Dez Bryant DAL at NO Note: (Back) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. *** Some rumors of a disc problem, unconfirmed as of this point. He took an epidural injection this week. *** |
| 3. | *Wes Welker DEN at SD Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN at Bal |
| 5. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at SD |
| 6. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Mia |
| 7. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Det |
| 8. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Min |
| 9. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ari |
| 10. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Den |
| 11. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. StL |
| 12. | *Victor Cruz NYG vs. Oak Note: (Neck) Able to practice Monday. Limited practice Thursday. With so many good options available this week, have to downgrade some. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 13. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Hou |
| 14. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin |
| 15. | DeSean Jackson PHI at GB |
| 16. | *Eric Decker DEN at SD Note: (Toe) Practiced all week, listed as probable. |
| 17. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Oak |
| 18. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at Ten Note: (Groin) Did not practice Thursday, though coach Gus Bradley said he'll be fine for Sunday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 19. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Car |
| 20. | Lance Moore NO vs. Dal |
| 21. | *Antonio Brown PIT vs. Buf Note: Benched late in the game for a couple of missed assignments - but don't expect that to last. |
| 22. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Phi |
| 23. | Terrance Williams DAL at NO |
| 24. | Denarius Moore OAK at NYG |
| 25. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Det |
| 26. | *Marlon Brown BAL vs. Cin Note: (Finger) Full practice Thursday after limited Wednesday practice. |
| 27. | Golden Tate SEA at Atl |
| 28. | Steve Johnson BUF at Pit |
| 29. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. Sea Note: Terrible matchup this week, small downgrade in order. |
| 30. | Marvin Jones CIN at Bal |
| 31. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Dal |
| 32. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Oak |
| 33. | Kris Durham DET at Chi |
| 34. | Mike Brown JAC at Ten |
| 35. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Hou |
| 36. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Was |
| 37. | *Mike Wallace MIA at TB Note: *** Could be spending Monday night on Revis Island. *** |
| 38. | Steve Smith CAR at SF |
| 39. | Brian Hartline MIA at TB |
| 40. | Riley Cooper PHI at GB Note: Kudos to reader 'bkiel14' for pointing out Cooper's high upside last week. |
| 41. | Brandon LaFell CAR at SF |
| 42. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Buf |
| 43. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ari |
| 44. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Jax |
| 45. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Jax |
| 46. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Atl |
| 47. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Buf Note: You just know that there was someone out there that started Cotchery and Cooper in a desperation play because they had Megatron and Welker on bye. Just tip your hat and curse the fantasy gods. |
| 48. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Atl |
| 49. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Den |
| 50. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey IND vs. StL Note: Tests for a concussion after Sunday's loss came up negative. Alas, so did tests for good hands. Full practice Wednesday. *** Full practice again Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 51. | Tiquan Underwood TB vs. Mia Note: Just three targets, but at least one went for a touchdown. |
| 52. | *Eddie Royal SD vs. Den Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. *** Did not practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 53. | Drew Davis ATL vs. Sea |
| 54. | *Rod Streater OAK at NYG Note: Suffered a hip injury in the loss to Philly. Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 55. | *Leonard Hankerson WAS at Min Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Tuesday - the Skins play Thursday. |
| 56. | Cole Beasley DAL at NO |
| 57. | *James Jones GB vs. Phi Note: (Knee) Three targets in his return to action, but injury to Rodgers really hurts him. |
| 58. | *Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Phi Note: Fantasy value crushed by the Rodgers injury. |
| 59. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Bal |
| 60. | Ted Ginn CAR at SF |
| 61. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Bal |
| 62. | Austin Pettis STL at Ind |
| 63. | Santana Moss WAS at Min |
| 64. | Aldrick Robinson WAS at Min |
| 65. | Lavon Brazill IND vs. StL |
| 66. | *Marquise Goodwin BUF at Pit Note: Dealing with a hamstring injury. Limited practice participant Thursday. |
| 67. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Hou |
| 68. | Dwayne Harris DAL at NO |
| 69. | *Mario Manningham SF vs. Car Note: (Knee) Activated from the PUP list. *** Could be on the field Sunday. *** |
| 70. | Ace Sanders JAC at Ten |
| 71. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Was |
| 72. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Was |
| 73. | Chris Givens STL at Ind |
| 74. | Jason Avant PHI at GB |
| 75. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 76. | *Roddy White ATL vs. Sea Note: (Hamstring) Limited Thursday, some signs of optimism, but he's on my do-not-play list until he actually gets through a game unscathed. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 77. | Brian Quick STL at Ind |
| 78. | Nick Toon NO vs. Dal |
| 79. | Tavon Austin STL at Ind |
| 80. | *Markus Wheaton PIT vs. Buf Note: (Finger) Cleared to go after missing six weeks. |
| 81. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Dal |
| 82. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Jax |
| 83. | Jacoby Jones BAL vs. Cin |
| 84. | Rishard Matthews MIA at TB |
| 85. | Tandon Doss BAL vs. Cin |
| 86. | Kevin Ogletree DET at Chi |
| 87. | Kenny Britt TEN vs. Jax |
| 88. | *Juron Criner OAK at NYG Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 89. | *Percy Harvin SEA at Atl Note: (Hip) The Seahawks are 'not counting' on Harvin to play this week against Atlanta. If I had to guess, I think he'll first play in Week 13 after the bye. |
| 90. | *Robert Woods BUF at Pit Note: Mild ankle sprain. Unlikely to play this week. |
| 91. | *Miles Austin DAL at NO Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. *** Doubtful again this week. *** |
| 92. | *Nate Burleson DET at Chi Note: (Forearm) Returned to practice, but too early to tell whether he'll play this week. *** Out this week.*** |
| 93. | *Michael Crabtree SF vs. Car Note: Cleared to practice. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Jimmy Graham NO vs. Dal Note: Standard limitation in practice this week due to his foot. *** Listed as questionable, but that's going to be his standard for the near future.*** |
| 2. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Car |
| 3. | Jordan Reed WAS at Min |
| 4. | Jason Witten DAL at NO |
| 5. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Den |
| 6. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Sea |
| 7. | Greg Olsen CAR at SF |
| 8. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. Det |
| 9. | Coby Fleener IND vs. StL |
| 10. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Buf |
| 11. | *Julius Thomas DEN at SD Note: Injured his ankle in the week before the bye. Limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 12. | *Garrett Graham HOU at Ari Note: (Thigh) Listed as probable. |
| 13. | Timothy Wright TB vs. Mia Note: Back-to-back weeks with scores. |
| 14. | Charles Clay MIA at TB |
| 15. | Zach Miller SEA at Atl |
| 16. | Brent Celek PHI at GB |
| 17. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Jax |
| 18. | John Carlson MIN vs. Was |
| 19. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at Bal Note: *** Could get more targets with Jermaine Gresham banged up. *** |
| 20. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Phi |
| 21. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Chi |
| 22. | Joseph Fauria DET at Chi |
| 23. | Brandon Myers NYG vs. Oak |
| 24. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ten |
| 25. | Dallas Clark BAL vs. Cin |
| 26. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. Cin |
| 27. | Ben Watson NO vs. Dal |
| 28. | *Jermaine Gresham CIN at Bal Note: (Groin) Did not practice Thursday. *** Didn't practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 29. | *Rob Housler ARZ vs. Hou Note: (Groin) Limited Thursday. *** Limited again Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 30. | Jared Cook STL at Ind Note: If you squint, you can see Cook actually make an impact last week! |
| 31. | Scott Chandler BUF at Pit |
| 32. | Zach Ertz PHI at GB |
| 33. | Mychal Rivera OAK at NYG |
| 34. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Was Note: Out several weeks with a fractured foot. |
| 35. | *Lance Kendricks STL at Ind Note: Fractured finger. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Listed as doubtful. *** |
| 36. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. Phi Note: Placed on season-ending IR. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Chi Note: (Knee) Did not practice Tuesday - standard operating procedure. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 2. | *Dez Bryant DAL at NO Note: (Back) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. *** Some rumors of a disc problem, unconfirmed as of this point. He took an epidural injection this week. *** |
| 3. | *Wes Welker DEN at SD Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN at Bal |
| 5. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Was |
| 6. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Phi |
| 7. | Reggie Bush DET at Chi |
| 8. | LeSean McCoy PHI at GB |
| 9. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Det |
| 10. | *Jimmy Graham NO vs. Dal Note: Standard limitation in practice this week due to his foot. *** Listed as questionable, but that's going to be his standard for the near future.*** |
| 11. | *Victor Cruz NYG vs. Oak Note: (Neck) Able to practice Monday. Limited practice Thursday. With so many good options available this week, have to downgrade some. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 12. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at SD |
| 13. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Mia |
| 14. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Det |
| 15. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Min |
| 16. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ari |
| 17. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at Ten Note: (Groin) Did not practice Thursday, though coach Gus Bradley said he'll be fine for Sunday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 18. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Atl Note: Played through an illness in Sunday's win over the Bucs. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday - S.O.P. |
| 19. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Jax Note: Another great matchup this week. |
| 20. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at SD |
| 21. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Den |
| 22. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Hou |
| 23. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. StL |
| 24. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin |
| 25. | DeSean Jackson PHI at GB |
| 26. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Car |
| 27. | Jordan Reed WAS at Min |
| 28. | *Eric Decker DEN at SD Note: (Toe) Practiced all week, listed as probable. |
| 29. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Oak |
| 30. | Alfred Morris WAS at Min Note: Ran well yet saw a teammate get three goal line carries. This is not a recording. |
| 31. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Car Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 32. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Hou Note: Talk of Mendenhall starting isn't going to scare me away from using Ellington this week - Cardinals also said that Ellington would get around 20 touches, which is good enough for me. *** |
| 33. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Buf |
| 34. | *Zac Stacy STL at Ind Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday - this is the same script as last week, though. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 35. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Car |
| 36. | Lance Moore NO vs. Dal |
| 37. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. Sea Note: Terrible matchup this week, small downgrade in order. |
| 38. | *Antonio Brown PIT vs. Buf Note: Benched late in the game for a couple of missed assignments - but don't expect that to last. |
| 39. | Jason Witten DAL at NO |
| 40. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Den |
| 41. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. Den |
| 42. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable despite being limited at practice all week. *** |
| 43. | DeMarco Murray DAL at NO Note: Just four carries in his return, though at least he had six catches. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 44. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Dal |
| 45. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at Bal Note: Looked great befor injuring his shoulder late. We'll see if he can practice this week, but he's expected to return. (Ribs) Limited Thursday. *** Limited in practice all week, yet still expected to play. *** |
| 46. | *Steven Jackson ATL vs. Sea Note: Jackson ran reasonably well against Carolina, and Seattle has given up back-to-back 100-yard games to Zac Stacy and Mike James - quietly a good spot? |
| 47. | Mike James TB vs. Mia |
| 48. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Phi |
| 49. | Terrance Williams DAL at NO |
| 50. | Denarius Moore OAK at NYG |
| 51. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Det |
| 52. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Sea |
| 53. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Somehow Mathews, who had back-to-back 100-yard games before the bye, averaged 4.9 yards per carry yet got just seven carries against the Redskins - who are still the Redskins. Indefensible. |
| 54. | *Ben Tate HOU at Ari Note: Played through four cracked ribs on Sunday night and was 'hurting pretty bad' afterward, though at least he made it through. Limited practice Thursday - following same script as last week. |
| 55. | Fred Jackson BUF at Pit |
| 56. | Lamar Miller MIA at TB |
| 57. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Pit Note: Huge yardage game, though he still had fewer carries than Jackson and didn't get a score. (Ankle) Full go Wednesday, seems to be in as good a condition as he's been all year. |
| 58. | *Darren Sproles NO vs. Dal Note: Suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Jets. Full practice Wednesday after receiving clearance from the team's doctors. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 59. | *Marlon Brown BAL vs. Cin Note: (Finger) Full practice Thursday after limited Wednesday practice. |
| 60. | Golden Tate SEA at Atl |
| 61. | Steve Johnson BUF at Pit |
| 62. | Marvin Jones CIN at Bal |
| 63. | Kris Durham DET at Chi |
| 64. | Mike Brown JAC at Ten |
| 65. | *Julius Thomas DEN at SD Note: Injured his ankle in the week before the bye. Limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 66. | Greg Olsen CAR at SF |
| 67. | Joique Bell DET at Chi |
| 68. | *Rashad Jennings OAK at NYG Note: Monster game in relief of an injured McFadden. *** McFadden officially ruled out. *** |
| 69. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Hou |
| 70. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Was |
| 71. | *Mike Wallace MIA at TB Note: *** Could be spending Monday night on Revis Island. *** |
| 72. | Steve Smith CAR at SF |
| 73. | Brian Hartline MIA at TB |
| 74. | Riley Cooper PHI at GB Note: Kudos to reader 'bkiel14' for pointing out Cooper's high upside last week. |
| 75. | James Starks GB vs. Phi |
| 76. | *Donald Brown IND vs. StL Note: Could get the majority of the Colts' carries this week if Richardson is limited or can't go - and this is a pretty good run matchup. Trending upward. |
| 77. | Mike Tolbert CAR at SF Note: Still got the goal line carry even with Stewart back in action. |
| 78. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at SF |
| 79. | *Trent Richardson IND vs. StL Note: Stop us if you've heard this one before - Donald Brown was the better back for the Colts on Sunday. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Limited practice Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 80. | Brandon LaFell CAR at SF |
| 81. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Buf |
| 82. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ari |
| 83. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Jax |
| 84. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Jax |
| 85. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Atl |
| 86. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Buf Note: You just know that there was someone out there that started Cotchery and Cooper in a desperation play because they had Megatron and Welker on bye. Just tip your hat and curse the fantasy gods. |
| 87. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Atl |
| 88. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Den |
| 89. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey IND vs. StL Note: Tests for a concussion after Sunday's loss came up negative. Alas, so did tests for good hands. Full practice Wednesday. *** Full practice again Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 90. | Tiquan Underwood TB vs. Mia Note: Just three targets, but at least one went for a touchdown. |
| 91. | *Eddie Royal SD vs. Den Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. *** Did not practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 92. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. Det |
| 93. | Coby Fleener IND vs. StL |
| 94. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Buf |
| 95. | Shonn Greene TEN vs. Jax |
| 96. | Daniel Thomas MIA at TB |
| 97. | *Peyton Hillis NYG vs. Oak Note: *** Should still get a decent amount of touches even with Andre Brown back. *** |
| 98. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Bal |
| 99. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at SF |
| 100. | Roy Helu WAS at Min |
| 101. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Sea |
Kickers
| 1. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Phi |
| 2. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Atl |
| 3. | Dan Bailey DAL at NO |
| 4. | Matt Prater DEN at SD |
| 5. | David Akers DET at Chi |
| 6. | Garrett Hartley NO vs. Dal Note: Nailed a 55-yarder, but also missed another - a 43-yarder, giving him five misses on the year. |
| 7. | Nick Novak SD vs. Den |
| 8. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. StL |
| 9. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Car |
| 10. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Oak |
| 11. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Cin |
| 12. | Mike Nugent CIN at Bal |
| 13. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Hou |
| 14. | Kai Forbath WAS at Min Note: Just 1-for-3 in the win over the Chargers. |
| 15. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Was |
| 16. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Pit |
| 17. | Graham Gano CAR at SF |
| 18. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Jax |
| 19. | Alex Henery PHI at GB |
| 20. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Ind |
| 21. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. Det |
| 22. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK at NYG Note: (Rib) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 23. | Josh Scobee JAC at Ten |
| 24. | *Caleb Sturgis MIA at TB Note: Had a bad miss early Thursday night, but rallied to make two others, including a game-tying kick to send the game into overtime. (Groin) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Full participant Saturday. *** |
| 25. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Buf |
| 26. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Sea |
| 27. | Rian Lindell TB vs. Mia |
| 28. | *Randy Bullock HOU at Ari Note: Missed three of four attempts in the debacle. The Texans are bringing in three kickers for tryouts. Will hold onto his job for at least one more week. |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks at Atl |
| 2. | *San Francisco 49ers vs. Car Note: Aldon Smith activated from the non-football illness - but still not on the 53-man roster. |
| 3. | Tennessee Titans vs. Jax |
| 4. | Carolina Panthers at SF |
| 5. | New York Giants vs. Oak |
| 6. | *Cincinnati Bengals at Bal Note: Huge loss with Geno Atkins out for the year. |
| 7. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Hou |
| 8. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Cin |
| 9. | Indianapolis Colts vs. StL |
| 10. | Miami Dolphins at TB |
| 11. | New Orleans Saints vs. Dal |
| 12. | St. Louis Rams at Ind |
| 13. | *Green Bay Packers vs. Phi Note: Clay Matthews will try to practice this week with a club on his hand - the Packers lost two more linebackers Monday night. |
| 14. | Houston Texans at Ari |
| 15. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buf |
| 16. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Mia |
| 17. | Denver Broncos at SD |
| 18. | Oakland Raiders at NYG |
| 19. | *Dallas Cowboys at NO Note: DeMarcus Ware (quad) getting closer to returning. |
| 20. | *Philadelphia Eagles at GB Note: Bradley Fletcher (pectoral) left last week against Oakland. |
| 21. | Chicago Bears vs. Det Note: Pass rush awoke for five sacks Monday night. |
| 22. | Buffalo Bills at Pit |
| 23. | *Washington Redskins at Min Note: London Fletcher had his knee drained Monday yet was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. |
| 24. | San Diego Chargers vs. Den |
| 25. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. Was Note: Jamarca Sanford (groin) not practicing. |
| 26. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Sea |
| 27. | Detroit Lions at Chi |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ten |
