Weekly Rankings: Week 10 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 10 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update Complete - includes Jonathon Brooks and Amari Cooper out.

Week 10 Byes: Cleveland, Green Bay, Las Vegas, Seattle

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or 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

Sunday Update Complete - includes Jonathon Brooks and Amari Cooper out.

Week 10 Byes: Cleveland, Green Bay, Las Vegas, Seattle

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or 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.Jalen Hurts PHI at DAL
2.Josh Allen BUF at IND
3.*Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CIN
Note: Jackson (Knee) missed practice Tuesday but should play, plus he was perfect despite missing loads of practice last week. Cleared from the injury list.
4.Jayden Daniels WAS vs. PIT
5.*Joe Burrow CIN at BAL
Note: Burrow will be without LT Orlando Brown protecting his blind side.
6.Brock Purdy SF at TB
7.Kirk Cousins ATL at NO
8.*Sam Darnold MIN at JAX
Note: Sunday night should have been a blowout win for the Vikings, but for Arnold's three turnovers, including a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
9.*Kyler Murray ARZ vs. NYJ
Note: I'm not sure which was more shocking - Murray's awful fantasy day, or that Arizona won the game against the Bears pulling away anyhow.
10.*Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DEN
Note: Mahomes initially looked to sprain his left ankle badly on Monday night, but instead later returned and led the Chiefs to the game-winning overtime touchdown. Don't be surprised if he sits out some practice this week. Fully practiced Wednesday.
11.Matthew Stafford LA vs. MIA
12.*Justin Herbert LAC vs. TEN
Note: Herbert jumped the Browns early with a couple of early touchdown passes, yet the Chargers still were able to hit another under in the win.
13.*Jared Goff DET at HOU
Note: Once again, game script limited Goff's production last week. That might end up being the case frequently, though at least this week weather won't be an issue.
14.Tua Tagovailoa MIA at LAR
15.Russell Wilson PIT at WAS
16.*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. DET
Note: ***The Texans are moving their center to left guard and putting in rookie Jarrett Patterson in at center. Meanwhile, teammate Nico Collins is a game-time decision.***
17.*Baker Mayfield TB vs. SF
Note: Mayfield (toe) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he's expected to play this week. ***Mayfield practiced Friday and has been cleared to face the Niners.***
18.*Caleb Williams CHI vs. NE
Note: Williams injured his ankle on the final play of the Bears' loss against the Cardinals, but afterward he downplayed the seriousness of the injury. Williams has been cleared from the injury list.
19.*Joe Flacco IND vs. BUF
Note: The Colts are committed to starting Flacco the rest of the way, despite a flaccid performance against the Vikings on Sunday night. However, the Colts rebuffed all trade attempts for Anthony Richardson.
20.Aaron Rodgers NYJ at ARI
21.*Drake Maye NE at CHI
Note: We saw both the pluses and minuses associated with the Pats turning to Maye. He bought so much time on the final play in regulation to tie the game, but also threw the game-clinching pick in overtime.
22.Daniel Jones NYG at CAR
23.*Cooper Rush DAL vs. PHI
Note: Rush will be the Cowboys' starter with Dak Prescott (hamstring) out; Trey Lance will be the backup.
24.Derek Carr NO vs. ATL
25.*Bo Nix DEN at KC
Note: It's only going to get tougher this week for Nix in the passing game, facing the Chiefs at Arrowhead.
26.*Bryce Young CAR vs. NYG
Note: Young's numbers were unimpressive, but at least he was able to help lead the Panthers to their game-winning drive over the Saints. Young will get the start this week but coach Dave Canales wouldn't commit beyond this week.
27.*Will Levis TEN at LAC
Note: Levis (shoulder) will increase his workload this week, and the Titans are hopeful that he can return to action this week against the Chargers. Levis fully practiced Thursday, furthering the notion that he might start this week. ***Named the starter against the Chargers.***
28.*Mac Jones JAC vs. MIN
Note: It now appears likely that Jones will start this week, due to Trevor Lawrence's shoulder injury.
29.Andy Dalton CAR vs. NYG
30.*Mason Rudolph TEN at LAC
Note: ***Will Levis will return to starting this week.***
31.*Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. MIN
Note: Two rushing touchdowns bailed out an otherwise miserable day for Lawrence. National reporters are suggesting that Lawrence (shoulder) will be unable to play. Mac Jones took the first reps in practice Thursday. ***Lawrence is not expected to play. ***Lawrence has a serious AC Joint sprain and could miss more than just this week.***
32.*Dak Prescott DAL vs. PHI
Note: Prescott (hamstring) will miss an extended period of time and is a candidate to go on IR. Prescott has been diagnosed with a partial avulsion of his right hamstring and has a 4-to-6 week timetable. ***Dak hasn't been placed on IR yet, but it's looking like it'll happen next week. Surgery is likely, but also hasn't happened yet.***
33.Jameis Winston CLE at
34.Jordan Love GB at
35.Geno Smith SEA at
36.Gardner Minshew LV at

Running Backs

1.*Saquon Barkley PHI at DAL
Note: Barkley felt back tightness in the win over the Jaguars, but is expected to be fully available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Barkley got a normal rest day Wednesday.
2.*Derrick Henry BAL vs. CIN
Note: I get that the Bengals mostly bottled up Henry until his long run in overtime, but I think with the short week the Ravens will turn heavily towards him on Thursday night.
3.Kyren Williams LA vs. MIA
4.Bijan Robinson ATL at NO
5.Alvin Kamara NO vs. ATL
6.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at HOU
7.Joe Mixon HOU vs. DET
8.De'Von Achane MIA at LAR
9.*Christian McCaffrey SF at TB
Note: McCaffrey (Achilles) was designated to return from the IR on Monday and is expected to return against the Bucs. The question is whether he'll be eased in or used in his customary fashion. McCaffrey was limited Wednesday, but felt no residual pain. He's on track to play. ***McCaffrey is officially questionable, but he's going to play - it's just a question of how much.***
10.James Cook BUF at IND
11.Breece Hall NYJ at ARI
12.Aaron Jones MIN at JAX
13.*James Conner ARZ vs. NYJ
Note: Conner (finger) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Conner had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.***
14.*Jonathan Taylor IND vs. BUF
Note: Taylor really struggled to get going against the Vikings. The running game does appear to be less effective with Joe Flacco at quarterback.
15.Tyrone Tracy NYG at CAR
16.D'Andre Swift CHI vs. NE
17.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. NYG
Note: If Week 9 was the last week we could start Hubbard, at least he went out with a bang. Jonathon Brooks is expected to debut in Week 10. Hubbard signed a contract extension early Thursday morning. ***Brooks is Inactive after all, so Hubbard gets another week as the workhorse back.***
18.*Kareem Hunt KC vs. DEN
Note: It's noteworthy that the Chiefs haven't added any other running backs since signing Hunt, showing that they are willing to wait until Pacheco returns to give Hunt a break. Hunt (quad) was able to fully practice Thursday.
19.J.K. Dobbins LAC vs. TEN
20.Najee Harris PIT at WAS
21.David Montgomery DET at HOU
22.*Chase Brown CIN at BAL
Note: Brown (ribs) carried a heavy workload in Week 9 against the Raiders and probably will do the same on Thursday night, with newly acquired Khalil Herbert getting up to speed.
23.*Tony Pollard TEN at LAC
Note: Pollard (foot) didn't practice Thursday after participating in a limited practice Wednesday. He might see fewer reps this week with Tyjae Spears (hamstring) looking ready to return. ***Pollard has been cleared from the injury list.***
24.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at CHI
25.*Rachaad White TB vs. SF
Note: White surprisingly logged only six touches against the Chiefs, but one of those was a rushing touchdown at least.
26.*Austin Ekeler WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Teammate Brian Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out.***
27.Rico Dowdle DAL vs. PHI
28.*Tank Bigsby JAC vs. MIN
Note: Bigsby and Travis Etienne really cut each other's respective value, albeit in a tough matchup against the Eagles. It doesn't get much easier this week against the Vikings. Like last week, Bigsby (ankle) and Etienne (hamstring) were limited Thursday. This week so was D'Ernest Johnson (hamstring) and it looks as if Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) won't play. ***Both Bigsby and Etienne have been cleared from the injury list.***
29.Javonte Williams DEN at KC
30.*Jordan Mason SF at TB
Note: Mason (shoulder) will likely move a good amount pending the reports on his shoulder, and perhaps if the Niners throw us a crumb of information on how much they plan to use McCaffrey. Full practice Wednesday, but he's still listed as questionable. The Niners confirmed that McCaffrey will make his debut this week. ***Mason has been cleared from the injury list, but McCaffrey will play.***
31.*Bucky Irving TB vs. SF
Note: Irving (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday and that should be expected each week. ***Irving has been cleared from the injury list.***
32.*Travis Etienne JAC vs. MIN
Note: Etienne (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice, as were Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson. ***Etienne has been cleared from the injury list, as has Tank Bigsby.***
33.Ray Davis BUF at IND
34.*Raheem Mostert MIA at LAR
Note: Mostert lost another fumble in the loss to the Bills.
35.*Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Teammate Brian Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out again, so it'll be Austin Ekeler, McNichols and Chris Rodriguez again this week.***
36.Tyler Allgeier ATL at NO
37.Jaylen Warren PIT at WAS
38.Roschon Johnson CHI vs. NE
39.*Isaac Guerendo SF at TB
40.*Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Rodriguez was signed to the active roster from the practice squad, with Brian Robinson out again.***
41.Justice Hill BAL vs. CIN
42.Devin Singletary NYG at CAR
43.Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at KC
44.*Tyjae Spears TEN at LAC
Note: Spears (hamstring) fully practiced Thursday and finally looks ready to return to action this week. ***Officially cleared from the injury list.***
45.Braelon Allen NYJ at ARI
46.Sean Tucker TB vs. SF
47.Cam Akers MIN at JAX
48.*Trey Benson ARZ vs. NYJ
Note: Benson logged his highest second-highest snap share and first rushing touchdown in the win over the Bears, getting extra action in the second quarter when Conner was getting checked for a concussion.
49.Dare Ogunbowale HOU vs. DET
50.Jaylen Wright MIA at LAR
51.Kimani Vidal LAC vs. TEN
52.*D'Ernest Johnson JAC vs. MIN
Note: Johnson (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Johnson is listed as questionable.***
53.Miles Sanders CAR vs. NYG
54.*Khalil Herbert CIN at BAL
Note: Herbert was traded to the Bengals on Tuesday. With the Bengals playing on Thursday night, chances are he won't get too many snaps in Week 10. Herbert will suit up Thursday night.
55.Ty Johnson BUF at IND
56.Tyler Goodson IND vs. BUF
57.*Gus Edwards LAC vs. TEN
Note: ***Edwards (ankle) should return to action this week after a full practice Friday.***
58.*Antonio Gibson NE at CHI
Note: Gibson played only eight snaps in the loss to the Titans.
59.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at DAL
60.Trey Sermon IND vs. BUF
61.*Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. CIN
Note: Mitchell (ACL) has been activated from the PUP list and will play some on Thursday night.
62.Blake Corum LA vs. MIA
63.Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. PHI
64.Carson Steele KC vs. DEN
65.*Ty Chandler MIN at JAX
Note: Chandler was surpassed by Cam Akers on Sunday night as the backup to Aaron Jones.
66.*Brian Robinson WAS vs. PIT
Note: Robinson (hamstring) was expected to go last week but then didn't feel comfortable in Sunday morning warmups. Robinson has had two limited practices so far this week. Given the setback last week, I'm going to wait to move him back up the rankings. ***Robinson has been ruled out again this week.***
67.*Jonathon Brooks CAR vs. NYG
Note: Brooks (knee) is expected to debut this week. ***Brooks is officially listed as questionable and will come down to the Sunday active/inactive decision. ***INACTIVE after all.***
68.*Jamaal Williams NO vs. ATL
Note: Williams (groin) was limited on Thursday. ***Williams did not practice Friday - he's listed as questionable.***
69.*Dameon Pierce HOU vs. DET
Note: Pierce (groin) hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out again this week.***
70.*Dalvin Cook DAL vs. PHI
Note: ***The Cowboys did not elevate Cook from the practice squad this week.***
71.*Zack Moss CIN at BAL
Note: Moss's neck injury prompted the Bengals to trade for Khalil Herbert. The Bengals placed Moss on IR on Tuesday.
72.Kenneth Walker SEA at
73.Josh Jacobs GB at
74.Nick Chubb CLE at
75.Alexander Mattison LV at
76.Zach Charbonnet SEA at
77.D'Onta Foreman CLE at
78.Jerome Ford CLE at
79.Zamir White LV at

Wide Receivers

1.Justin Jefferson MIN at JAX
2.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL
3.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at HOU
4.Cooper Kupp LA vs. MIA
5.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PIT
6.Garrett Wilson NYJ at ARI
7.*A.J. Brown PHI at DAL
Note: Brown injured his knee early in the win over the Jaguars. Initial tests on the knee came back clean, and he is day-to-day. Brown returned to a full practice Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday. ***Brown has been cleared from the injury list.***
8.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. PHI
Note: Lamb (shoulder) is considered week-to-week, but he's optimistic about playing this week. I'm leaving Lamb in the rankings instead of putting him at the bottom because he returned to the game. But he gets a downgrade both due to his injury and because of Dak Prescott's injury. Lamb has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Lamb has been cleared from the injury report.***
9.Malik Nabers NYG at CAR
10.Davante Adams NYJ at ARI
11.*Puka Nacua LA vs. MIA
Note: Nacua was ejected for throwing a punch just before halftime.
12.*Khalil Shakir BUF at IND
Note: ***Both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper are inactive this week.***
13.*Drake London ATL at NO
Note: London suffered a hip pointer in the win over the Cowboys, and coach Raheem Morris said it's a pain-tolerance issue for London. ***London had three limited practices, but he's expected to play.***
14.*DeVonta Smith PHI at DAL
Note: Smith (hamstring) sat out Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Smith had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury report.***
15.George Pickens PIT at WAS
16.*Deebo Samuel SF at TB
Note: Samuel (rib/oblique) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Deebo is listed as questionable, though he practiced without a no-contact jersey Friday.***
17.*Nico Collins HOU vs. DET
Note: ***Collins (hamstring) was activated from IR on Saturday by the Texans, and he's officially listed as questionable. ***Collins is now considered a game-time decision.***
18.*Josh Downs IND vs. BUF
Note: Downs was the Colts' leading pass-catcher in the loss to the Vikings, despite playing only 25 snaps.
19.Darnell Mooney ATL at NO
20.*DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. DEN
Note: Hopkins was unleashed on Monday night against the Bucs, but he'll face tougher coverage this week against the Broncos.
21.Zay Flowers BAL vs. CIN
22.Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. NYJ
23.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at LAR
Note: On one hand, at least Waddle scored, but he also wasn't targeted until late in the fourth quarter, and then got saddled with a 23-yard loss for his part in the Dolphins' final lateral play.
24.Calvin Ridley TEN at LAC
25.DJ Moore CHI vs. NE
26.Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
27.*Tank Dell HOU vs. DET
Note: ***Dell popped up on the injury report Friday with a back injury and is listed as questionable.***
28.Jordan Addison MIN at JAX
29.*Jauan Jennings SF at TB
Note: I'm presuming that Jennings (hip) returns this week. Jennings has been limited so far in practice this week - not a great sign after having a bye week to rest and recover. Too bad, because it's such a great matchup against the Bucs. ***Jennings upgraded his practice participation over the course of the week and has been cleared from the injury report.***
30.*Xavier Legette CAR vs. NYG
Note: Legette briefly left last week's game with a hand injury.
31.*Tyreek Hill MIA at LAR
Note: ***Hill (wrist) popped up on the injury report on Friday, and sat out both Friday and Saturday's practice. The Dolphins were noncommittal about Hill's status for Monday night. ***NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Hill will be a game-time decision.***
32.*Brian Thomas JAC vs. MIN
Note: Thomas (chest) was able to play against the Eagles but managed just two catches on four targets in the loss. ***Thomas was limited all week and is listed as questionable. It's similar to last week, and he drew praise from coach Doug Pederson for his toughness.***
33.Ladd McConkey LAC vs. TEN
34.*Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at LAC
Note: Westbrook-Ikhine scored for the fourth week in a row against the Pats.
35.Alec Pierce IND vs. BUF
36.Diontae Johnson BAL vs. CIN
37.Jalen Coker CAR vs. NYG
38.Rome Odunze CHI vs. NE
39.*Mack Hollins BUF at IND
Note: ***Hollins (shoulder) could be in line for more snaps with Keon Coleman out.***
40.Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. PHI
41.Keenan Allen CHI vs. NE
42.*Demarcus Robinson LA vs. MIA
Note: Robinson netted two touchdowns, including a slick one-handed catch for the game-winner. He benefited from Puka Nacua getting kicked out just before halftime. Robinson (toe) was rested for Thursday's practice, the Rams' first practice of the week. He's expected to be fine for Monday night. ***Robinson was cleared from the injury report on Saturday.***
43.Michael Wilson ARZ vs. NYJ
44.Quentin Johnston LAC vs. TEN
45.Noah Brown WAS vs. PIT
46.Van Jefferson PIT at WAS
47.DeMario Douglas NE at CHI
48.Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CIN
49.*Sterling Shepard TB vs. SF
Note: Shepard (hamstring/hip) did not practice Thursday. ***Shepard managed only one limited practice this week on Friday, but that was enough for the Bucs to clear him from the injury report.***
50.Parker Washington JAC vs. MIN
51.*Jameson Williams DET at HOU
Note: Williams has served his suspension, but the Lions have a roster exemption in order to ease him back in. ***Williams' roster exemption has been lifted.***
52.Devaughn Vele DEN at KC
53.Troy Franklin DEN at KC
54.*Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at CAR
Note: Robinson had a touchdown overturned due to a penalty in the loss to the Commanders.
55.Joshua Palmer LAC vs. TEN
56.Curtis Samuel BUF at IND
57.Ricky Pearsall SF at TB
58.*Mason Tipton NO vs. ATL
Note: ***Chris Olave (concussion) is on IR, and Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) is out this week. So Tipton, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jermaine Jackson are the Saints' active wide receivers.***
59.Kalif Raymond DET at HOU
60.*Xavier Worthy KC vs. DEN
Note: The first quarter was brutal for Worthy on Monday night - his long catch was negated by him barely stepping out of bounds while wide open, and he lost 10 yards on a run.
61.Kayshon Boutte NE at CHI
62.Tim Patrick DET at HOU
63.Ray-Ray McCloud ATL at NO
64.*Gabe Davis JAC vs. MIN
Note: ***Davis (shoulder) is questionable after a limited practice Friday, and there's some optimism from coach Doug Pederson that Davis will be able to play.***
65.*Mike Williams PIT at WAS
Note: Williams was traded to the Steelers before Tuesday's deadline. We'll see how quickly he gets integrated into the offense.
66.*Xavier Gipson NYJ at ARI
Note: Gipson and Malachi Corley are the top candidates to be the Jets' third receiver with Mike Williams traded to the Steelers.
67.Xavier Hutchinson HOU vs. DET
68.Tutu Atwell LA vs. MIA
69.*Jalen McMillan TB vs. SF
Note: McMillan (hamstring) had to sit out Monday night. McMillan still hasn't practiced this week. ***McMillan managed a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable - it's noteworthy that Sterling Shepard had a similar practice scheme was cleared from the injury report.***
70.Andrei Iosivas CIN at BAL
71.*Greg Dortch ARZ vs. NYJ
Note: Dortch only had one target in the win over the Bears. He needs a game flow where the Cardinals are trailing to have much value.
72.John Metchie HOU vs. DET
73.Ja'Lynn Polk NE at CHI
74.DJ Chark LAC vs. TEN
75.*Adonai Mitchell IND vs. BUF
Note: ***Mitchell should get more snaps this week with Michael Pittman (back) ruled out.***
76.*Jermaine Burton CIN at BAL
Note: Burton is active this week after last week's debacle leading to his deactivation. The Bengals could really use him as a deep threat.
77.Olamide Zaccheaus WAS vs. PIT
78.*Jonathan Mingo DAL vs. PHI
Note: Traded to the Cowboys on Tuesday.
79.*Keon Coleman BUF at IND
Note: Coleman (wrist) is scheduled to have an MRI on his injured wrist. ***Coleman has been ruled out for this week and could miss time beyond this week.***
80.*Darius Slayton NYG at CAR
Note: Slayton was placed in the concussion protocol following the Giants' loss to the Commanders. ***Slayton has been ruled out this week and didn't make the trip to Germany.***
81.*Amari Cooper BUF at IND
Note: ***Cooper (wrist) is listed as questionable after having three limited practices this week.***INACTIVE again this week.***
82.*Michael Pittman IND vs. BUF
Note: Pittman (back) was held to one catch in the loss to the Vikings, perhaps the biggest disappointment of Week 9. ***Pittman has been ruled out this week.***
83.*Tee Higgins CIN at BAL
Note: Higgins (quad) still hasn't practiced since suffering his injury, including two missed practices this week. Officially inactive again this week.
84.*JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. DEN
Note: ***Smith-Schuster (hamstring) has been ruled out this week.***
85.*Adam Thielen CAR vs. NYG
Note: Thielen surprisingly was *not* traded, whereas teammates Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo were dealt. ***Thielen has been ruled out again this week, which might explain why the Panthers didn't trade him.***
86.*Mike Evans TB vs. SF
87.*Chris Olave NO vs. ATL
Note: Olave suffered another concussion early in the loss to the Panthers. ***Olave was placed on IR by the Saints and will be out at least until December.***
88.Jayden Reed GB at
89.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at
90.Romeo Doubs GB at
91.Jakobi Meyers LV at
92.Christian Watson GB at
93.Cedric Tillman CLE at
94.Elijah Moore CLE at
95.Tyler Lockett SEA at
96.Jerry Jeudy CLE at
97.Tre Tucker LV at
98.DJ Turner LV at
99.DK Metcalf SEA at

Tight Ends

1.George Kittle SF at TB
2.Evan Engram JAC vs. MIN
3.Trey McBride ARZ vs. NYJ
4.Cade Otton TB vs. SF
5.Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
6.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. PHI
7.Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN
8.Dalton Kincaid BUF at IND
9.T.J. Hockenson MIN at JAX
10.Sam LaPorta DET at HOU
11.*Kyle Pitts ATL at NO
Note: ***Pitts (hamstring) was cleared from the injury list Friday.***
12.Dalton Schultz HOU vs. DET
13.*Dallas Goedert PHI at DAL
Note: ***Goedert (hamstring) fully practiced this week and has been cleared from the injury list.***
14.Hunter Henry NE at CHI
15.*Mike Gesicki CIN at BAL
Note: Gesicki had a huge second half in the win over the Raiders, after Erick All (knee) left with an injury.
16.Pat Freiermuth PIT at WAS
17.*Tyler Conklin NYJ at ARI
Note: ***Conklin (ankle) is listed as questionable but fully practiced Friday.***
18.Taysom Hill NO vs. ATL
19.Zach Ertz WAS vs. PIT
20.Cole Kmet CHI vs. NE
21.Will Dissly LAC vs. TEN
22.Juwan Johnson NO vs. ATL
23.Jonnu Smith MIA at LAR
24.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at LAC
25.*Theo Johnson NYG at CAR
Note: Johnson scored his first NFL touchdown in the loss to the Commanders. ***Johnson (knee/back) was cleared from the injury list Friday.***
26.Charlie Kolar BAL vs. CIN
27.Colby Parkinson LA vs. MIA
28.Adam Trautman DEN at KC
29.*Noah Gray KC vs. DEN
Note: Gray had only one target Monday night, perhaps because DeAndre Hopkins was so effective.
30.Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. BUF
31.Foster Moreau NO vs. ATL
32.*Brenton Strange JAC vs. MIN
Note: So much for Strange stepping up with all the Jaguars wide receiver injuries - he played only nine offensive snaps despite Jacksonville trailing most of the game.
33.Grant Calcaterra PHI at DAL
34.Dawson Knox BUF at IND
35.*Isaiah Likely BAL vs. CIN
Note: Likely (hamstring) didn't practice Tuesday and had his lowest snap share last week. Likely has been ruled out for Thursday night.
36.Lucas Krull DEN at KC
37.Brock Bowers LV at
38.David Njoku CLE at
39.Tucker Kraft GB at
40.*Erick All CIN at BAL
Note: All tore his ACL in the win over the Raiders and has been placed on IR.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Justin Jefferson MIN at JAX
2.*Saquon Barkley PHI at DAL
Note: Barkley felt back tightness in the win over the Jaguars, but is expected to be fully available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Barkley got a normal rest day Wednesday.
3.*Derrick Henry BAL vs. CIN
Note: I get that the Bengals mostly bottled up Henry until his long run in overtime, but I think with the short week the Ravens will turn heavily towards him on Thursday night.
4.Kyren Williams LA vs. MIA
5.Bijan Robinson ATL at NO
6.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL
7.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at HOU
8.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at HOU
9.Alvin Kamara NO vs. ATL
10.Joe Mixon HOU vs. DET
11.De'Von Achane MIA at LAR
12.Cooper Kupp LA vs. MIA
13.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PIT
14.Garrett Wilson NYJ at ARI
15.James Cook BUF at IND
16.*Christian McCaffrey SF at TB
Note: McCaffrey (Achilles) was designated to return from the IR on Monday and is expected to return against the Bucs. The question is whether he'll be eased in or used in his customary fashion. McCaffrey was limited Wednesday, but felt no residual pain. He's on track to play. ***McCaffrey is officially questionable, but he's going to play - it's just a question of how much.***
17.Breece Hall NYJ at ARI
18.Aaron Jones MIN at JAX
19.George Kittle SF at TB
20.*A.J. Brown PHI at DAL
Note: Brown injured his knee early in the win over the Jaguars. Initial tests on the knee came back clean, and he is day-to-day. Brown returned to a full practice Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday. ***Brown has been cleared from the injury list.***
21.Malik Nabers NYG at CAR
22.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. PHI
Note: Lamb (shoulder) is considered week-to-week, but he's optimistic about playing this week. I'm leaving Lamb in the rankings instead of putting him at the bottom because he returned to the game. But he gets a downgrade both due to his injury and because of Dak Prescott's injury. Lamb has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Lamb has been cleared from the injury report.***
23.*James Conner ARZ vs. NYJ
Note: Conner (finger) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Conner had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.***
24.*Jonathan Taylor IND vs. BUF
Note: Taylor really struggled to get going against the Vikings. The running game does appear to be less effective with Joe Flacco at quarterback.
25.Tyrone Tracy NYG at CAR
26.Evan Engram JAC vs. MIN
27.Davante Adams NYJ at ARI
28.*Puka Nacua LA vs. MIA
Note: Nacua was ejected for throwing a punch just before halftime.
29.*Khalil Shakir BUF at IND
Note: ***Both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper are inactive this week.***
30.*DeVonta Smith PHI at DAL
Note: Smith (hamstring) sat out Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Smith had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury report.***
31.*Deebo Samuel SF at TB
Note: Samuel (rib/oblique) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Deebo is listed as questionable, though he practiced without a no-contact jersey Friday.***
32.Trey McBride ARZ vs. NYJ
33.Cade Otton TB vs. SF
34.George Pickens PIT at WAS
35.Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
36.D'Andre Swift CHI vs. NE
37.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. NYG
Note: If Week 9 was the last week we could start Hubbard, at least he went out with a bang. Jonathon Brooks is expected to debut in Week 10. Hubbard signed a contract extension early Thursday morning. ***Brooks is Inactive after all, so Hubbard gets another week as the workhorse back.***
38.*Kareem Hunt KC vs. DEN
Note: It's noteworthy that the Chiefs haven't added any other running backs since signing Hunt, showing that they are willing to wait until Pacheco returns to give Hunt a break. Hunt (quad) was able to fully practice Thursday.
39.Darnell Mooney ATL at NO
40.*Josh Downs IND vs. BUF
Note: Downs was the Colts' leading pass-catcher in the loss to the Vikings, despite playing only 25 snaps.
41.*DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. DEN
Note: Hopkins was unleashed on Monday night against the Bucs, but he'll face tougher coverage this week against the Broncos.
42.Zay Flowers BAL vs. CIN
43.J.K. Dobbins LAC vs. TEN
44.Najee Harris PIT at WAS
45.*Tony Pollard TEN at LAC
Note: Pollard (foot) didn't practice Thursday after participating in a limited practice Wednesday. He might see fewer reps this week with Tyjae Spears (hamstring) looking ready to return. ***Pollard has been cleared from the injury list.***
46.Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. NYJ
47.David Montgomery DET at HOU
48.*Chase Brown CIN at BAL
Note: Brown (ribs) carried a heavy workload in Week 9 against the Raiders and probably will do the same on Thursday night, with newly acquired Khalil Herbert getting up to speed.
49.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at LAR
Note: On one hand, at least Waddle scored, but he also wasn't targeted until late in the fourth quarter, and then got saddled with a 23-yard loss for his part in the Dolphins' final lateral play.
50.Calvin Ridley TEN at LAC
51.DJ Moore CHI vs. NE
52.*Jauan Jennings SF at TB
Note: I'm presuming that Jennings (hip) returns this week. Jennings has been limited so far in practice this week - not a great sign after having a bye week to rest and recover. Too bad, because it's such a great matchup against the Bucs. ***Jennings upgraded his practice participation over the course of the week and has been cleared from the injury report.***
53.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. PHI
54.Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN
55.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at CHI
56.Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
57.Jordan Addison MIN at JAX
58.*Rachaad White TB vs. SF
Note: White surprisingly logged only six touches against the Chiefs, but one of those was a rushing touchdown at least.
59.*Austin Ekeler WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Teammate Brian Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out.***
60.*Tank Dell HOU vs. DET
Note: ***Dell popped up on the injury report Friday with a back injury and is listed as questionable.***
61.Rico Dowdle DAL vs. PHI
62.*Xavier Legette CAR vs. NYG
Note: Legette briefly left last week's game with a hand injury.
63.*Tyreek Hill MIA at LAR
Note: ***Hill (wrist) popped up on the injury report on Friday, and sat out both Friday and Saturday's practice. The Dolphins were noncommittal about Hill's status for Monday night. ***NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Hill will be a game-time decision.***
64.*Brian Thomas JAC vs. MIN
Note: Thomas (chest) was able to play against the Eagles but managed just two catches on four targets in the loss. ***Thomas was limited all week and is listed as questionable. It's similar to last week, and he drew praise from coach Doug Pederson for his toughness.***
65.Ladd McConkey LAC vs. TEN
66.*Tank Bigsby JAC vs. MIN
Note: Bigsby and Travis Etienne really cut each other's respective value, albeit in a tough matchup against the Eagles. It doesn't get much easier this week against the Vikings. Like last week, Bigsby (ankle) and Etienne (hamstring) were limited Thursday. This week so was D'Ernest Johnson (hamstring) and it looks as if Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) won't play. ***Both Bigsby and Etienne have been cleared from the injury list.***
67.*Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at LAC
Note: Westbrook-Ikhine scored for the fourth week in a row against the Pats.
68.Diontae Johnson BAL vs. CIN
69.Dalton Kincaid BUF at IND
70.T.J. Hockenson MIN at JAX
71.Javonte Williams DEN at KC
72.*Bucky Irving TB vs. SF
Note: Irving (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday and that should be expected each week. ***Irving has been cleared from the injury list.***
73.*Travis Etienne JAC vs. MIN
Note: Etienne (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice, as were Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson. ***Etienne has been cleared from the injury list, as has Tank Bigsby.***
74.Ray Davis BUF at IND
75.Jalen Coker CAR vs. NYG
76.Rome Odunze CHI vs. NE
77.Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. PHI
78.Alec Pierce IND vs. BUF
79.*Demarcus Robinson LA vs. MIA
Note: Robinson netted two touchdowns, including a slick one-handed catch for the game-winner. He benefited from Puka Nacua getting kicked out just before halftime. Robinson (toe) was rested for Thursday's practice, the Rams' first practice of the week. He's expected to be fine for Monday night. ***Robinson was cleared from the injury report on Saturday.***
80.*Sterling Shepard TB vs. SF
Note: Shepard (hamstring/hip) did not practice Thursday. ***Shepard managed only one limited practice this week on Friday, but that was enough for the Bucs to clear him from the injury report.***

Kickers

1.Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. PHI
2.Justin Tucker BAL vs. CIN
3.Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN
4.Chris Boswell PIT at WAS
5.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. DET
6.*Jake Moody SF at TB
Note: Moody (ankle) is expected to return this week. ***Moody has been cleared from the injury list.***
7.Younghoe Koo ATL at NO
8.Jake Bates DET at HOU
9.*Cameron Dicker LAC vs. TEN
Note: Dicker had a rare field goal miss (44), and a not-as-rare extra-point attempt.
10.Joshua Karty LA vs. MIA
11.Evan McPherson CIN at BAL
12.*Tyler Bass BUF at IND
Note: Bass missed an extra point attempt, raising more murmurs, but then came up huge with a game-winning 61-yard field goal.
13.Chase McLaughlin TB vs. SF
14.Jake Elliott PHI at DAL
15.Chad Ryland ARZ vs. NYJ
16.*Graham Gano NYG at CAR
Note: Gano (hamstring) is a candidate to return this week. ***Gano was activated from the IR on Saturday.***
17.Cam Little JAC vs. MIN
18.Matt Gay IND vs. BUF
19.*John Parker Romo MIN at JAX
Note: Romo has been signed by the Vikings to replaced Will Reichard (quadriceps), who was placed on IR.
20.Joey Slye NE at CHI
21.Wil Lutz DEN at KC
22.Blake Grupe NO vs. ATL
23.Jason Sanders MIA at LAR
24.Cairo Santos CHI vs. NE
25.*Zane Gonzalez WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Gonzalez replaces Austin Seibert (hip) this week.***
26.*Spencer Shrader NYJ at ARI
Note: ***Shrader will kick for the Jets this week.***
27.Nick Folk TEN at LAC
28.Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. NYG
29.*Austin Seibert WAS vs. PIT
Note: ***Seibert has been ruled out with a hip injury. Zane Gonzalez will replace Seibert this week.***
30.Matt Prater ARZ vs. NYJ
31.*Jude McAtamney at
Note: McAtamney reverted back to the practice squad Monday by rule. Graham Gano (hamstring) might return this week. ***Gano indeed returns this week.***
32.*Anders Carlson at
Note: The Niners cut Carlson from their practice squad Tuesday.
33.*Riley Patterson at
Note: ***Waived by the Jets, who instead will use Spencer Shrader as their kicker.***
34.*Will Reichard MIN at JAX
Note: Reichard (quadriceps) was placed on IR on Tuesday.
35.Brandon McManus GB at
36.Jason Myers SEA at
37.Daniel Carlson LV at
38.Dustin Hopkins CLE at

Defenses

1.Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN
2.Philadelphia Eagles at DAL
3.*Los Angeles Chargers vs. TEN
Note: Mason Rudolph, Will Levis, does it really matter?
4.*Chicago Bears vs. NE
Note: The Bears get back home against another weak opponent.
5.Minnesota Vikings at JAX
6.Buffalo Bills at IND
7.*San Francisco 49ers at TB
Note: The Niners finally get the rest advantage in a big way.
8.Atlanta Falcons at NO
9.Detroit Lions at HOU
10.New York Jets at ARI
11.Pittsburgh Steelers at WAS
12.New York Giants at CAR
13.Washington Commanders vs. PIT
14.New England Patriots at CHI
15.Los Angeles Rams vs. MIA
16.Denver Broncos at KC
17.Arizona Cardinals vs. NYJ
18.New Orleans Saints vs. ATL
19.Miami Dolphins at LAR
20.Carolina Panthers vs. NYG
21.Baltimore Ravens vs. CIN
22.*Dallas Cowboys vs. PHI
Note: ***Micah Parsons (ankle) is expected to be available but limited on a snap count this week.***
23.Houston Texans vs. DET
24.Tennessee Titans at LAC
25.Cincinnati Bengals at BAL
26.Indianapolis Colts vs. BUF
27.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. SF
28.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. MIN
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