This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update Complete
Bye Weeks: ATL, IND, NE, NO
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, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in
Sunday Update Complete
Bye Weeks: ATL, IND, NE, NO
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, the first set of rankings will be posted 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 KC Note: Hurts (knee) wasn't listed on the Eagles' initial injury report Thursday. |
| 2. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. PHI |
| 3. | Dak Prescott DAL at CAR |
| 4. | Jared Goff DET vs. CHI |
| 5. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. NYJ Note: Allen threw two more interceptions and also lost a fumble in the loss on Monday night. |
| 6. | Justin Herbert LAC at GB |
| 7. | C.J. Stroud HOU vs. ARI |
| 8. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. LV |
| 9. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CIN |
| 10. | *Joe Burrow CIN at BAL Note: Was Burrow wearing a brace on his hand during practice, or after practice? Will it alter his performance Thursday night? ***It turns out that brace was meaningful. Burrow has a torn wrist ligament and is out for the season.*** |
| 11. | Kyler Murray ARZ at HOU |
| 12. | Brock Purdy SF vs. TB |
| 13. | Sam Howell WAS vs. NYG |
| 14. | Joshua Dobbs MIN at DEN |
| 15. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. TEN |
| 16. | Russell Wilson DEN vs. MIN |
| 17. | *Justin Fields CHI at DET Note: I'm operating under the assumption that Fields (thumb) will return this week. Fields practiced without limitation on Wednesday and the Bears intend to start him, though they won't make that official until Friday. ***Fields is clear from the injury list and will start.*** |
| 18. | Jordan Love GB vs. LAC |
| 19. | Geno Smith SEA at LAR |
| 20. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. SEA Note: Stafford (thumb) is expected to return for Week 11's game against Seattle. Stafford fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 21. | *Aidan O'Connell LV at MIA Note: The Raiders haven't asked O'Connell to do much the last two weeks, but they'll need more of an output against the Dolphins. |
| 22. | *Baker Mayfield TB at SF Note: Mayfield (thumb) isn't expected to miss any practice time. Mayfield was not listed on Wednesday's initial injury report. |
| 23. | Will Levis TEN at JAX |
| 24. | Kenny Pickett PIT at CLE |
| 25. | Bryce Young CAR vs. DAL |
| 26. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE vs. PIT Note: It's DTR getting the start with Watson out, not Walker. |
| 27. | *Zach Wilson NYJ at BUF Note: Wilson will remain the starter. The Jets have not scored an offensive touchdown in 36 consecutive series. |
| 28. | *Tommy DeVito NYG at WAS Note: Devito (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, but was back up to full participation on Thursday. |
| 29. | Tyson Bagent CHI at DET |
| 30. | Carson Wentz LA vs. SEA |
| 31. | *PJ Walker CLE vs. PIT Note: Walker is *not* back in as the starter with Deshaun Watson needing season-ending shoulder surgery - the Browns are going with Dorian Thompson-Robinson instead. |
| 32. | *Jake Browning CIN at BAL Note: ***Browning will be the Bengals' starter the rest of the season.*** |
| 33. | *Jaren Hall MIN at DEN Note: ***Hall (concussion) has been ruled out. Nick Mullens was activated off IR and will be the backup.*** |
| 34. | *Deshaun Watson CLE vs. PIT Note: Watson not only had a high ankle sprain in the win over the Ravens, but also fractured a bone in his shoulder and will need season-ending surgery. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. TB |
| 2. | Austin Ekeler LAC at GB |
| 3. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. CHI |
| 4. | Josh Jacobs LV at MIA |
| 5. | Kenneth Walker SEA at LAR |
| 6. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 7. | Joe Mixon CIN at BAL |
| 8. | David Montgomery DET vs. CHI |
| 9. | Derrick Henry TEN at JAX |
| 10. | *De'Von Achane MIA vs. LV Note: Achane (knee) has been designated to return from the IR, opening up his 21-day practice window. Achane was limited at the start of practice on Wednesday, but I'm getting the vibe that he'll play. ***Though Achane is listed as questionable, he was activated from the IR and will play this week in a great matchup.*** |
| 11. | Rachaad White TB at SF |
| 12. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. NYG |
| 13. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at WAS Note: Barkley tweaked his ankle in the loss to the Cowboys and has been limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Barkley has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 14. | Breece Hall NYJ at BUF |
| 15. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. MIN |
| 16. | Tony Pollard DAL at CAR |
| 17. | D'Andre Swift PHI at KC |
| 18. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CLE |
| 19. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. ARI Note: Singletary might have the backfield mostly to himself again this week, as Dameon Pierce (ankle) hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Pierce has been ruled out.*** |
| 20. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. LV Note: Mostert did not participate in Monday's unofficial practice. Mostert (ankle/knee) has been limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Mostert was cleared from the injury list, but teammate De'Von Achane is back and will cut into his work.*** |
| 21. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. LAC Note: Jones (hamstring) was once again limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Jones has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 22. | *James Conner ARZ at HOU Note: Conner had 16 carries in his return from his knee injury. |
| 23. | *Darrell Henderson LA vs. SEA Note: Running backs have piled on the points the last two weeks against the Seahawks, once on the ground (Baltimore), the other through the air (Washington). |
| 24. | Kareem Hunt CLE vs. PIT |
| 25. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. PHI |
| 26. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. DAL |
| 27. | Jerome Ford CLE vs. PIT |
| 28. | Najee Harris PIT at CLE |
| 29. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 30. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. CIN |
| 31. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at DET Note: Herbert (ankle) was close to returning last week and will likely be back this week against the Lions. The Bears waived Darrynton Evans, paving the way for Herbert to return to the active roster. Meanwhile, he upgraded to full practice participation Thursday while D'Onta Foreman has been limited the last two days. ***Herbert was activated from IR and will play this week.*** |
| 32. | *Ty Chandler MIN at DEN Note: Chandler was already cutting into Alexander Mattison's workload, and then took over once Mattison suffered a concussion. |
| 33. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at LAR |
| 34. | *Alexander Mattison MIN at DEN Note: Mattison left Sunday's win over the Saints with a concussion and remained in the concussion protocol to begin the week. Mattison sat out practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday as he progresses through the protocol. ***Mattison had a full practice Friday and will play this week after all.*** |
| 35. | *Latavius Murray BUF vs. NYJ Note: Murray ran well while James Cook was getting benched for his first-quarter fumble. Cook later returned, but between that stretch of time (roughly a quarter), the Bills' offensive coordinator getting fired and Leonard Fournette still hanging out on the practice squad, there's plenty of intrigue in Buffalo this week. |
| 36. | *D'Onta Foreman CHI at DET Note: I'm curious to see the distribution at RB for the Bears this week. I still think that Foreman will have a significant role, even with Khalil Herbert returning. Foreman (ankle) has been limited in the last two days, whereas Herbert improved to full participation Thursday. ***Foreman is listed as questionable with his ankle injury, and Khalil Herbert is back.*** |
| 37. | *Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. CIN Note: Coach John Harbaugh said that Mitchell will be 'more involved this week' after he had only four second-half snaps against the Browns. |
| 38. | Tyjae Spears TEN at JAX |
| 39. | Royce Freeman LA vs. SEA |
| 40. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. MIN |
| 41. | AJ Dillon GB vs. LAC |
| 42. | Miles Sanders CAR vs. DAL |
| 43. | Jerick McKinnon KC vs. PHI |
| 44. | Elijah Mitchell SF vs. TB |
| 45. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at KC |
| 46. | Samaje Perine DEN vs. MIN |
| 47. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. NYG Note: ***Rodriguez moves up a chair with Antonio Gibson listed as doubtful.*** |
| 48. | Keaontay Ingram ARZ at HOU |
| 49. | Justice Hill BAL vs. CIN |
| 50. | Joshua Kelley LAC at GB |
| 51. | Roschon Johnson CHI at DET |
| 52. | Trayveon Williams CIN at BAL |
| 53. | *Rico Dowdle DAL at CAR Note: ***Dowdle was added to the injury list Saturday after aggravating an ankle injury in Saturday's walk-through.*** |
| 54. | Craig Reynolds DET vs. CHI |
| 55. | Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. LV |
| 56. | Dalvin Cook NYJ at BUF |
| 57. | Tank Bigsby JAC vs. TEN |
| 58. | Matt Breida NYG at WAS |
| 59. | Zamir White LV at MIA |
| 60. | Mike Boone HOU vs. ARI |
| 61. | Raheem Blackshear CAR vs. DAL |
| 62. | Ke'Shawn Vaughn TB at SF |
| 63. | *Michael Carter ARZ at HOU Note: Carter was claimed off waivers from the Jets by the Cardinals. I'm not sure if he'll be active this week. |
| 64. | Leonard Fournette at |
| 65. | *Jeff Wilson MIA vs. LV Note: ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 66. | *Antonio Gibson WAS vs. NYG Note: Gibson has missed the first two practices of the week with a toe injury. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 67. | *Dameon Pierce HOU vs. ARI Note: Pierce (ankle) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 68. | *Emari Demercado ARZ at HOU Note: Demercado (toe) has been limited the last two practices. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Tyreek Hill MIA vs. LV |
| 2. | A.J. Brown PHI at KC |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at CAR |
| 4. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI |
| 5. | *Keenan Allen LAC at GB Note: Allen is day-to-day with a shoulder injury. He briefly left last week's loss to the Lions with that injury, but then later returned. Allen sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Allen is listed as questionable, but is expected to play without limitations.*** |
| 6. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL |
| 7. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. TB |
| 8. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NYJ |
| 9. | *Mike Evans TB at SF Note: Evans (quad) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 10. | *Davante Adams LV at MIA Note: Though it didn't translate into a massive line score, Adams was targeted a whopping 13 times Sunday night. |
| 11. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA Note: Will Kupp bounce back now that he has Stafford starting again? |
| 12. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. MIN |
| 13. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. NYG |
| 14. | DK Metcalf SEA at LAR |
| 15. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. TB |
| 16. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. LV Note: Waddle feels rejuvenated from the bye week, after suffering various aches and pains in the preceding weeks. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 17. | Tank Dell HOU vs. ARI |
| 18. | *Garrett Wilson NYJ at BUF Note: Wilson (elbow) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Wilson is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 19. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN at JAX |
| 20. | DeVonta Smith PHI at KC |
| 21. | Adam Thielen CAR vs. DAL |
| 22. | DJ Moore CHI at DET |
| 23. | Chris Godwin TB at SF |
| 24. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. ARI Note: Collins (calf) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Collins has been cleared from the injury report and should be a full-go, and teammate Noah Brown (knee) is not expected to play.*** |
| 25. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. TEN |
| 26. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at CLE Note: Johnson (thumb) fully practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. |
| 27. | Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL |
| 28. | *Amari Cooper CLE vs. PIT Note: Cooper just lost his starting quarterback for the season. Cooper has had two solid games without Watson (4-108, 6-89) and two duds (1-16, 2-22). |
| 29. | *Puka Nacua LA vs. SEA Note: Nacua is still dealing with some swelling in his knee and was limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 30. | George Pickens PIT at CLE |
| 31. | Calvin Ridley JAC vs. TEN |
| 32. | *Robert Woods HOU vs. ARI Note: Woods had a touchdown wiped off the board on a play where he was ruled to have (barely) stepped out of bounds before catching a ball in the end zone. Woods (foot) rested during Wednesday's practice but was back to a full practice Thursday. |
| 33. | Jordan Addison MIN at DEN |
| 34. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. CIN |
| 35. | Brandin Cooks DAL at CAR |
| 36. | Jayden Reed GB vs. LAC |
| 37. | Gabe Davis BUF vs. NYJ |
| 38. | Rashee Rice KC vs. PHI |
| 39. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR Note: ***Lockett (hamstring) missed all three practices this week and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play. Nonetheless, I'm downgrading him a bit.*** |
| 40. | *Jahan Dotson WAS vs. NYG Note: Dotson is the reverse Godfather - just when you think you're in, he pushes you back out. |
| 41. | *Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at LAR Note: I gave Smith-Njigba a modest bump up due to Tyler Lockett's hamstring injury.*** |
| 42. | Marquise Brown ARZ at HOU |
| 43. | Jakobi Meyers LV at MIA |
| 44. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. LAC |
| 45. | Quentin Johnston LAC at GB |
| 46. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. MIN Note: Jeudy was added to the injury report Thursday after being limited by a hip injury. ***Jeudy was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 47. | *Odell Beckham BAL vs. CIN Note: Beckham sat out Tuesday's practice with a sore knee. |
| 48. | Elijah Moore CLE vs. PIT |
| 49. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NYJ |
| 50. | *Christian Watson GB vs. LAC Note: Watson was the target on both of Jordan Love's interceptions, and there was some implication that he was in part responsible for that result on at least one. Watson (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Watson was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 51. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at WAS Note: Robinson (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. |
| 52. | Michael Gallup DAL at CAR |
| 53. | K.J. Osborn MIN at DEN |
| 54. | Rondale Moore ARZ at HOU |
| 55. | *Trenton Irwin CIN at BAL Note: Irwin scored a touchdown last week and could have had a second if Joe Burrow hadn't thrown wide of him when Irwin was open in the end zone. It looks like Tee Higgins will miss a second game, so Irwin could be viable in some formats again this week. Higgins is officially out again this week. |
| 56. | Josh Reynolds DET vs. CHI |
| 57. | Jonathan Mingo CAR vs. DAL |
| 58. | Nelson Agholor BAL vs. CIN |
| 59. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. SEA |
| 60. | Allen Lazard NYJ at BUF |
| 61. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at JAX |
| 62. | DJ Chark CAR vs. DAL |
| 63. | *Curtis Samuel WAS vs. NYG Note: Samuel (toe) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 64. | Trey Palmer TB at SF |
| 65. | Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CIN |
| 66. | *Kalif Raymond DET vs. CHI Note: Raymond (ankle) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 67. | Jameson Williams DET vs. CHI |
| 68. | Brandon Powell MIN at DEN |
| 69. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. TB |
| 70. | *Marvin Mims DEN vs. MIN Note: Mims only had one target Monday night but had a 68 percent snap share. |
| 71. | Jake Bobo SEA at LAR |
| 72. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. PHI |
| 73. | Darnell Mooney CHI at DET |
| 74. | Julio Jones PHI at KC |
| 75. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG |
| 76. | Skyy Moore KC vs. PHI |
| 77. | Jalen Tolbert DAL at CAR |
| 78. | Cedric Tillman CLE vs. PIT |
| 79. | *Zay Jones JAC vs. TEN Note: Jones (knee) has had two limited practices this week, after earlier in the week getting arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery accusation. ***Jones is officially listed as questionable. Teammate Jamal Agnew (knee) has been placed on IR.*** |
| 80. | *Michael Wilson ARZ at HOU Note: ***Wilson had a setback with his shoulder injury and is expected to sit out this week.*** |
| 81. | *Donovan Peoples-Jones DET vs. CHI Note: Peoples-Jones (ribs) fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 82. | *Noah Brown HOU vs. ARI Note: Brown (knee) has missed both practices so far this week. ***Unlikely to play.*** |
| 83. | Laviska Shenault CAR vs. DAL |
| 84. | *Jalen Guyton LAC at GB Note: ***At one point Guyton was a trendy pickup this week. Now he's unlikely to play due to a groin injury.*** |
| 85. | *Tee Higgins CIN at BAL Note: Higgins (hamstring) is unlikely to play Thursday night, and has not practiced so far this week. |
| 86. | *Justin Jefferson MIN at DEN Note: Jefferson (hamstring) has managed two limited practices so far this week. He'll make the call later in the week whether this is the week he'll return. ***Still not getting activated off IR.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. PHI |
| 2. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN Note: ***Andrews is out for the season due to the cracked fibula and ankle ligament tear suffered on Thursday night.*** |
| 3. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN at DEN Note: Hockenson (ribs) is having his practice reps capped. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 4. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NYJ |
| 5. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. CHI |
| 6. | George Kittle SF vs. TB |
| 7. | Jake Ferguson DAL at CAR |
| 8. | *Dalton Schultz HOU vs. ARI Note: Schultz (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday. |
| 9. | Trey McBride ARZ at HOU |
| 10. | Evan Engram JAC vs. TEN |
| 11. | Cole Kmet CHI at DET |
| 12. | Luke Musgrave GB vs. LAC |
| 13. | David Njoku CLE vs. PIT |
| 14. | Logan Thomas WAS vs. NYG |
| 15. | *Donald Parham LAC at GB Note: Parham (hip) missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday. ***Parham has been cleared from the injury list, and Gerald Everett has been ruled out.*** |
| 16. | Tyler Conklin NYJ at BUF |
| 17. | Noah Fant SEA at LAR |
| 18. | Michael Mayer LV at MIA |
| 19. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT at CLE Note: Freiermuth (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR and is likely to play on Sunday. Freiermuth had a full practice session Thursday. ***Officially activated from the IR.*** |
| 20. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. SEA |
| 21. | Cade Otton TB at SF |
| 22. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at JAX |
| 23. | Irv Smith CIN at BAL |
| 24. | Adam Trautman DEN vs. MIN |
| 25. | Daniel Bellinger NYG at WAS |
| 26. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. CIN |
| 27. | *Gerald Everett LAC at GB Note: Everett is day-to-day with a back injury. Everett's injury has been reclassified as a chest injury, and he has missed two practices so far this week. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 28. | *Hayden Hurst CAR vs. DAL Note: Hurst was placed in the concussion protocol following Thursday's loss to the Bears. Hurst hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 29. | *Dallas Goedert PHI at KC Note: Out for 3-4 week with a fractured elbow. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. TB |
| 2. | Tyreek Hill MIA vs. LV |
| 3. | A.J. Brown PHI at KC |
| 4. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at CAR |
| 5. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI |
| 6. | *Keenan Allen LAC at GB Note: Allen is day-to-day with a shoulder injury. He briefly left last week's loss to the Lions with that injury, but then later returned. Allen sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Allen is listed as questionable, but is expected to play without limitations.*** |
| 7. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at BAL |
| 8. | Travis Kelce KC vs. PHI |
| 9. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. TB |
| 10. | Austin Ekeler LAC at GB |
| 11. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. CHI |
| 12. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Derrick Henry TEN at JAX |
| 14. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN Note: ***Andrews is out for the season due to the cracked fibula and ankle ligament tear suffered on Thursday night.*** |
| 15. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 16. | Joe Mixon CIN at BAL |
| 17. | *Mike Evans TB at SF Note: Evans (quad) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 18. | *Davante Adams LV at MIA Note: Though it didn't translate into a massive line score, Adams was targeted a whopping 13 times Sunday night. |
| 19. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA Note: Will Kupp bounce back now that he has Stafford starting again? |
| 20. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. MIN |
| 21. | Josh Jacobs LV at MIA |
| 22. | David Montgomery DET vs. CHI |
| 23. | Kenneth Walker SEA at LAR |
| 24. | *De'Von Achane MIA vs. LV Note: Achane (knee) has been designated to return from the IR, opening up his 21-day practice window. Achane was limited at the start of practice on Wednesday, but I'm getting the vibe that he'll play. ***Though Achane is listed as questionable, he was activated from the IR and will play this week in a great matchup.*** |
| 25. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. NYG |
| 26. | DK Metcalf SEA at LAR |
| 27. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. TB |
| 28. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN at DEN Note: Hockenson (ribs) is having his practice reps capped. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 29. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NYJ |
| 30. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. NYG |
| 31. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at WAS Note: Barkley tweaked his ankle in the loss to the Cowboys and has been limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Barkley has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 32. | Breece Hall NYJ at BUF |
| 33. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. MIN |
| 34. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. LV Note: Waddle feels rejuvenated from the bye week, after suffering various aches and pains in the preceding weeks. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 35. | Tank Dell HOU vs. ARI |
| 36. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN at JAX |
| 37. | DeVonta Smith PHI at KC |
| 38. | *Garrett Wilson NYJ at BUF Note: Wilson (elbow) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Wilson is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 39. | Tony Pollard DAL at CAR |
| 40. | Rachaad White TB at SF |
| 41. | D'Andre Swift PHI at KC |
| 42. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. CHI |
| 43. | George Kittle SF vs. TB |
| 44. | Jake Ferguson DAL at CAR |
| 45. | DJ Moore CHI at DET |
| 46. | Chris Godwin TB at SF |
| 47. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. ARI Note: Collins (calf) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Collins has been cleared from the injury report and should be a full-go, and teammate Noah Brown (knee) is not expected to play.*** |
| 48. | Adam Thielen CAR vs. DAL |
| 49. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. LV Note: Mostert did not participate in Monday's unofficial practice. Mostert (ankle/knee) has been limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Mostert was cleared from the injury list, but teammate De'Von Achane is back and will cut into his work.*** |
| 50. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at CLE Note: Johnson (thumb) fully practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. |
| 51. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CLE |
| 52. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. ARI Note: Singletary might have the backfield mostly to himself again this week, as Dameon Pierce (ankle) hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Pierce has been ruled out.*** |
| 53. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. LAC Note: Jones (hamstring) was once again limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Jones has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 54. | *James Conner ARZ at HOU Note: Conner had 16 carries in his return from his knee injury. |
| 55. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. TEN |
| 56. | Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL |
| 57. | *Dalton Schultz HOU vs. ARI Note: Schultz (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday. |
| 58. | *Darrell Henderson LA vs. SEA Note: Running backs have piled on the points the last two weeks against the Seahawks, once on the ground (Baltimore), the other through the air (Washington). |
| 59. | George Pickens PIT at CLE |
| 60. | Calvin Ridley JAC vs. TEN |
| 61. | *Amari Cooper CLE vs. PIT Note: Cooper just lost his starting quarterback for the season. Cooper has had two solid games without Watson (4-108, 6-89) and two duds (1-16, 2-22). |
| 62. | Jordan Addison MIN at DEN |
| 63. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. CIN |
| 64. | *Puka Nacua LA vs. SEA Note: Nacua is still dealing with some swelling in his knee and was limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 65. | Kareem Hunt CLE vs. PIT |
| 66. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. PHI |
| 67. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. CIN |
| 68. | Brandin Cooks DAL at CAR |
| 69. | Jayden Reed GB vs. LAC |
| 70. | Gabe Davis BUF vs. NYJ |
| 71. | Rashee Rice KC vs. PHI |
| 72. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. DAL |
| 73. | Najee Harris PIT at CLE |
| 74. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR Note: ***Lockett (hamstring) missed all three practices this week and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play. Nonetheless, I'm downgrading him a bit.*** |
| 75. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 76. | Jerome Ford CLE vs. PIT |
| 77. | *Ty Chandler MIN at DEN Note: Chandler was already cutting into Alexander Mattison's workload, and then took over once Mattison suffered a concussion. |
| 78. | *Jahan Dotson WAS vs. NYG Note: Dotson is the reverse Godfather - just when you think you're in, he pushes you back out. |
| 79. | Marquise Brown ARZ at HOU |
| 80. | Jakobi Meyers LV at MIA |
| 81. | Trey McBride ARZ at HOU |
| 82. | *D'Onta Foreman CHI at DET Note: I'm curious to see the distribution at RB for the Bears this week. I still think that Foreman will have a significant role, even with Khalil Herbert returning. Foreman (ankle) has been limited in the last two days, whereas Herbert improved to full participation Thursday. ***Foreman is listed as questionable with his ankle injury, and Khalil Herbert is back.*** |
| 83. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at LAR |
| 84. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at DET Note: Herbert (ankle) was close to returning last week and will likely be back this week against the Lions. The Bears waived Darrynton Evans, paving the way for Herbert to return to the active roster. Meanwhile, he upgraded to full practice participation Thursday while D'Onta Foreman has been limited the last two days. ***Herbert was activated from IR and will play this week.*** |
| 85. | *Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. CIN Note: Coach John Harbaugh said that Mitchell will be 'more involved this week' after he had only four second-half snaps against the Browns. |
| 86. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. LAC |
| 87. | Quentin Johnston LAC at GB |
| 88. | *Robert Woods HOU vs. ARI Note: Woods had a touchdown wiped off the board on a play where he was ruled to have (barely) stepped out of bounds before catching a ball in the end zone. Woods (foot) rested during Wednesday's practice but was back to a full practice Thursday. |
| 89. | Tyjae Spears TEN at JAX |
| 90. | *Latavius Murray BUF vs. NYJ Note: Murray ran well while James Cook was getting benched for his first-quarter fumble. Cook later returned, but between that stretch of time (roughly a quarter), the Bills' offensive coordinator getting fired and Leonard Fournette still hanging out on the practice squad, there's plenty of intrigue in Buffalo this week. |
| 91. | Royce Freeman LA vs. SEA |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. CIN |
| 2. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at CAR |
| 3. | Cameron Dicker LAC at GB |
| 4. | Harrison Butker KC vs. PHI |
| 5. | Evan McPherson CIN at BAL |
| 6. | Jake Elliott PHI at KC |
| 7. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. NYJ |
| 8. | Riley Patterson DET vs. CHI |
| 9. | Jason Myers SEA at LAR |
| 10. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. LV |
| 11. | Brandon McManus JAC vs. TEN |
| 12. | Jake Moody SF vs. TB |
| 13. | Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. PIT |
| 14. | *Wil Lutz DEN vs. MIN Note: Lutz got a reprieve from the Bills, who had 12 men on the field for his missed first attempt at the game-winner. He also earlier missed an extra point, which was looming large in the Broncos' one-point deficit before he hit the game-winner. |
| 15. | Daniel Carlson LV at MIA |
| 16. | Matt Prater ARZ at HOU |
| 17. | Anders Carlson GB vs. LAC |
| 18. | Chris Boswell PIT at CLE |
| 19. | Chase McLaughlin TB at SF |
| 20. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ at BUF |
| 21. | *Matt Ammendola HOU vs. ARI Note: By rule, Ammendola reverted back to the practice squad after going 3-for-3 and hitting the game winner. He'll likely kick again this week for the Texans. |
| 22. | Nick Folk TEN at JAX |
| 23. | Lucas Havrisik LA vs. SEA |
| 24. | Greg Joseph MIN at DEN |
| 25. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. DAL |
| 26. | Joey Slye WAS vs. NYG |
| 27. | Cairo Santos CHI at DET |
| 28. | Randy Bullock NYG at WAS |
| 29. | *Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. ARI Note: Fairbairn is likely to sit out with his quadriceps injury again this week. |
Defenses
| 1. | Dallas Cowboys at CAR |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. TB |
| 3. | Cleveland Browns vs. PIT |
| 4. | Pittsburgh Steelers at CLE |
| 5. | Washington Commanders vs. NYG |
| 6. | Detroit Lions vs. CHI |
| 7. | Miami Dolphins vs. LV |
| 8. | Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ |
| 9. | Denver Broncos vs. MIN |
| 10. | New York Jets at BUF |
| 11. | Los Angeles Chargers at GB |
| 12. | Baltimore Ravens vs. CIN |
| 13. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. TEN |
| 14. | Seattle Seahawks at LAR |
| 15. | Houston Texans vs. ARI |
| 16. | Minnesota Vikings at DEN |
| 17. | Green Bay Packers vs. LAC |
| 18. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. PHI |
| 19. | Tennessee Titans at JAX |
| 20. | Philadelphia Eagles at KC |
| 21. | *Cincinnati Bengals at BAL Note: The Bengals could be without both Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard this week. |
| 22. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SF |
| 23. | Las Vegas Raiders at MIA |
| 24. | Carolina Panthers vs. DAL |
| 25. | Arizona Cardinals at HOU |
| 26. | New York Giants at WAS |
| 27. | Chicago Bears at DET |
| 28. | Los Angeles Rams vs. SEA |
