Weekly Rankings: Week 15 Value Meter

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Updated on December 21, 2021 11:43PM EST

Flex Rankings coming later tonight

Week 16 Notes: One Thursday, two Saturday games ... for now.

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 "Player X vs. Player Y?" without any other mitigating factors. Of course, I welcome debate - if you think I'm wrong, let me know. But please check out the rankings first before asking your start/sit question. This truly reflects my opinion in my leagues.

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then

Flex Rankings coming later tonight

Week 16 Notes: One Thursday, two Saturday games ... for now.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning. I will post at the top of the article in bold font when ranking updates are in progress and when they're complete.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Quarterbacks

1.	Tom Brady TB vs. NO
2.	Josh Allen BUF vs. CAR Note: Allen sprained his left foot and has a mild case of turf toe, plus was in a walking boot Sunday night. He's day-to-day and is optimistic about playing this weekend. Allen has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Allen was cleared from the injury list Friday after a more-involved practice.*
3.	Aaron Rodgers GB at BAL Note: Rodgers aggravated his toe injury Sunday night but will continue to play through it, and not practice much. Rodgers skipped practice once again Wednesday and Thursday. Rodgers has been cleared from the injury list.*
4.	Kyler Murray ARZ at DET
5.	Justin Herbert LAC vs. KC
6.	Patrick Mahomes KC at LAC
7.	Taysom Hill NO at TB
8.	*Dak Prescott DAL at NYG Note: Prescott was shaky in the win over the Football Team, and will be playing without Tyron Smith protecting his backside at LT this week.
9.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. NYJ
10.	Matthew Stafford LA vs. SEA Note: Stafford might get some of his teammates back in time for this week, with the game moved to Tuesday.*
11.	Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. ATL
12.	Kirk Cousins MIN at CHI
13.	Joe Burrow CIN at DEN Note: Burrow (finger) was a full participant in practice Thursday.*
14.	Justin Fields CHI vs. MIN Note: Fields suffered a bruised left hand in the loss to the Packers but shouldn't miss any time. Fields was a full participant in Thursday's practice.*
15.	Russell Wilson SEA at LAR Note: There's a chance that Wilson might get Tyler Lockett back from the COVID-IR in time for Tuesday's game.*
16.	Tyler Huntley BAL vs. GB
17.	Ryan Tannehill TEN at PIT
18.	Jalen Hurts PHI vs. WAS Note: Hurts (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week, splitting first-team reps with Gardner Minshew. Hurts was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice, though there's some dispute over that from those covering the Eagles. He's listed as questionable. The game will now be played on Tuesday.*
19.	Jared Goff DET vs. ARI
20.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. TEN Note: Limited practice Thursday - typical maintenance for him. Roethlisberger has been cleared from the injury list.*
21.	Teddy Bridgewater DEN vs. CIN
22.	Matt Ryan ATL at SF
23.	*Mac Jones NE at IND Note: Jones is tending to a thumb injury but was a full participant Tuesday in practice.
24.	Derek Carr LV at CLE Note: Carr's game has been moved back from Saturday to Monday.*
25.	Cam Newton CAR at BUF Note: Newton was lifted for P.J. Walker for a while in the loss to the Falcons and will split time with Walker going forward, with even Sam Darnold possibly returning later down the line. Still expected to start Sunday.*
26.	Nick Mullens CLE vs. LV Note: Mullens is next in line to start for the Browns with both Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum on the COVID-IR. With the game being moved to Monday, there's a chance that Mayfield could come back in time.*
27.	Carson Wentz IND vs. NE
28.	Davis Mills HOU at JAX
29.	*Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. HOU Note: Lawrence threw a whopping four picks in the second half in the loss to the Titans.
30.	Zach Wilson NYJ at MIA
31.	Garrett Gilbert WAS at PHI Note: Gilbert was claimed off the Patriots' practice squad Friday, and it's possible that he could start for the Football Team on Tuesday. It's also possible practice squad QB Kyle Shurmur could start, or either Kyle Allen or Taylor Heinicke could come off the COVID-IR in time.*
32.	Mike Glennon NYG vs. DAL Note: Glennon predictably struggled in the loss to the Chargers. He might get another start this week against the Cowboys. Daniel Jones has been ruled out again this week.*
33.	Gardner Minshew PHI vs. WAS Note: Minshew has been splitting first-team reps with Jalen Hurts this week. If it's Minshew that gets the start, I'd put him around 17-18 in the rankings. Teammate Jalen Hurts now gets two more days to heal his ankle, with the game moved to Tuesday. Hurts is listed as questionable.*
34.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. GB Note: Jackson was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain in his right ankle suffered in the loss to the Browns. His status for the game against the Packers is uncertain. Jackson has missed the first two practices this week, and the call whether he'll play could go down to the wire, with the Ravens playing at 4:25p ET. My ranking presumes that he will not play. Jackson didn't practice again on Friday, but hasn't been ruled out yet - instead he's listed as questionable. Jackson's injury has now been diagnosed as a bone bruise in his ankle rather than a sprain. His status remains up in the air.*
35.	P.J. Walker CAR at BUF
36.	Mitchell Trubisky BUF vs. CAR Note: Trubisky could get called into action, though Josh Allen has logged two limited practices so far.*
37.	Kyle Shurmur at Note: Still on the WFT practice squad, but could get called up in time to start on Tuesday. Or it could be new addition Garrett Gilbert. Or Heinicke or Allen could get activated in time. Or Doug Williams could come out of retirement. The possibilities are endless!**
38.	Daniel Jones NYG vs. DAL Note: Jones is hoping to be cleared after visiting with a specialist on Monday. Jones has been limited in practice again so far this week. Officially ruled out again this week.*
39.	Kyle Allen WAS at PHI Note: Allen was placed on the COVID-IR after a positive test.*
40.	Taylor Heinicke WAS at PHI Note: Heinicke left with a knee injury in the loss to the Cowboys, giving way to Kyle Allen. Hopefully we'll have more of a prognosis by Wednesday. Heinicke (knee/elbow) had a full practice Wednesday, while Kyle Allen went on the COVID-IR. Heinicke was added to the COVID-IR on Friday.*
41.	Baker Mayfield CLE vs. LV Note: Mayfield was briefly checked for a concussion last week but was cleared after missing two plays. He could be without key OL's, Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper due to a COVID outbreak. Mayfield tested positive and was placed on the COVID-IR, as was backup Case Keenum. Next in line for the Browns is Nick Mullens. The game has been moved from Saturday to Monday, so there's a chance that Mayfield could come back in time.*
42.	Case Keenum CLE vs. LV Note: Keenum tested positive for COVID and has been placed on the COVID-IR. Nick Mullens is next in line for the Browns.*

Running Backs

1.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. NE
2.	Dalvin Cook MIN at CHI
3.	Najee Harris PIT vs. TEN
4.	Aaron Jones GB at BAL Note: Jones didn't practice Thursday due to an illness. Jones (knee/illness) returned to practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.**
5.	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at SF
6.	*Nick Chubb CLE vs. LV Note: I wanted to be higher on Chubb initially, but the Browns injury and COVID issues on their OL had me move him down.
7.	Alvin Kamara NO at TB Note: Kamara could lose a few carries this week with Mark Ingram back.*
8.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at LAC
9.	Joe Mixon CIN at DEN
10.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. KC Note: Ekeler suffered an ankle injury Sunday against the Giants that coach Brandon Staley deemed 'nothing major' despite the metric ton of tape it received. Ekeler was limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Ekeler is active, though Taylor Bisciotti of NFL Network reported that he may not handle his normal workload.*
11.	James Robinson JAC vs. HOU Note: As much as this is a good matchup for Robinson, there's no such thing as a good matchup for Jaguars players right now. Robinson was rested Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday, and will continue to do so. However, interim coach Darrell Bevel asserted after he replaced Urban Meyer that Robinson was the starting RB and would be treated as such this week - perhaps in reaction to all the noise from the last two weeks. I'm moving him up accordingly. Robinson has been removed from the injury list.*
12.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE at IND Note: Teammate Damien Harris has been ruled out, so Stevenson should get a huge workload Saturday night.*
13.	Antonio Gibson WAS at PHI
14.	David Montgomery CHI vs. MIN Note: Montgomery was one of three Bears RBs to miss practice Thursday with an illness. So far only teammate Ryan Nall has been categorized with a COVID case, but be on the lookout here just in case. Montgomery had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*
15.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. CIN Note: Williams sat out practice Thursday with a sore knee, but he's expected to play. Williams returned to a limited practice Friday, is listed as questionable, and is expected to play.*
16.	Saquon Barkley NYG vs. DAL Note: Barkley (ankle) missed practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday. Barkley has been removed from the injury list.*
17.	*Rashaad Penny SEA at LAR Note: Penny will be the primary back again this week, though Seattle will continue to rotate backs.
18.	Josh Jacobs LV at CLE
19.	*Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NYG Note: Elliott played with a knee brace during the game last week, for the first time this season.
20.	Devonta Freeman BAL vs. GB
21.	*D'Onta Foreman TEN at PIT Note: I feel as if I get the Tennessee backfield wrong every week - I regret the errors!
22.	Miles Sanders PHI vs. WAS Note: Sanders (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week after coming back from the bye week. Cleared to play after a full practice Friday, but so was Jordan Howard, who will likely get the goal line carries.*
23.	AJ Dillon GB at BAL
24.	Sony Michel LA vs. SEA Note: Teammate Darrell Henderson has been activated from the COVID-IR, and the game has been moved back. Both facts conspire to lower Michel's ranking.*
25.	Melvin Gordon DEN vs. CIN Note: Gordon suffered a sprained thumb Sunday but returned and went off against the Lions. Gordon has been limited in both practices so far this week, but he still projects to play. Gordon is listed as questionable after limited practices all week.*
26.	Jeff Wilson SF vs. ATL Note: Eli Mitchell has been ruled out, so Wilson will get another start this week against the Falcons in a pretty good spot.*
27.	Michael Carter NYJ at MIA Note: There's a good chance that Carter (ankle) could return from the IR this week against Miami. He's was getting bell-cow reps before the injury. Carter is expected to have a 'significant role' according to coach Robert Saleh.*
28.	*Chase Edmonds ARZ at DET Note: Edmonds (ankle) wasn't activated for the Monday night game, but there might be more urgency this week if James Conner's ankle injury is serious.
29.	Myles Gaskin MIA vs. NYJ Note: On the COVID-IR. Gaskin was activated from the COVID-IR on Friday, and is not on the injury list. However, coach Brian Flores was non-committal whether Gaskin would play on Sunday. Malcom Brown is not yet ready to return, which could bode well for Gaskin's usage.*
30.	Leonard Fournette TB vs. NO Note: Fournette has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday with a sore ankle. Fournette returned to practice Friday - one report said he had a full practice, before he was officially listed as limited - and is listed as questionable.*
31.	Chuba Hubbard CAR at BUF
32.	James Conner ARZ at DET Note: Conner injured his ankle on the last play of the game Monday night and will have an MRI. Conner hasn't practiced so far this week. Conner returned to a limited practice Friday, and is listed as questionable, with the expectation that he'll play. However, it appears as if Chase Edmonds is also returning this week.*
33.	Jordan Howard PHI vs. WAS Note: Howard (knee) has been limited in practice two days in a row. Howard had a full practice Friday and has been cleared to play. He'll likely take over the goal line carries again.*
34.	Devin Singletary BUF vs. CAR
35.	*D'Ernest Johnson CLE vs. LV Note: Johnson took over Kareem Hunt's third down role last week after Hunt got hurt, and Hunt will miss this week.
36.	Darrel Williams KC at LAC
37.	Dontrell Hilliard TEN at PIT
38.	Ty Johnson NYJ at MIA
39.	Justin Jackson LAC vs. KC
40.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. SEA Note: Henderson (COVID) wasn't activated in time for Monday night's game against the Cardinals. Henderson has been cleared from the COVID-IR and the game has been pushed back to Tuesday.*
41.	Mike Davis ATL at SF
42.	Tony Pollard DAL at NYG Note: Pollard (foot) returned to practice in limited form on Thursday. Pollard had another limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He will be a game-time decision. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Pollard is expected to play.*
43.	Mark Ingram NO at TB Note: Ingram has been reinstated from the COVID-IR.*
44.	Craig Reynolds DET vs. ARI
45.	Ronald Jones TB vs. NO Note: Am I going to fall for the RoJo quasi-hype one more time if Fournette sits? Yes, yes I am. UPDATE: No, no I'm not. Fournette is expected to play.*
46.	Ameer Abdullah CAR at BUF
47.	JaMycal Hasty SF vs. ATL
48.	Latavius Murray BAL vs. GB
49.	Boston Scott PHI vs. WAS
50.	Devontae Booker NYG vs. DAL
51.	Travis Homer SEA at LAR Note: Homer (calf/hamstring) could come back this week. Homer logged a full practice Wednesday and his status could become more important with Alex Collins on the COVID-IR.*
52.	Tevin Coleman NYJ at MIA Note: Coleman (concussion) appears to be progressing through the concussion protocol, but his problem now is that Michael Carter will likely be back this week. Coleman has been cleared to play.*
53.	Brandon Bolden NE at IND Note: Bolden (knee) was limited at Tuesday's practice, coming off the bye. Bolden (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday night. Bolden is listed as questionable, while Damien Harris is out.*
54.	David Johnson HOU at JAX Note: Johnson was cleared from the COVID-IR on Monday. Meanwhile, Rex Burkhead got hurt last week. Johnson will start and be backed up by Royce Freeman this week. All of a sudden Burkhead has been upgraded to questionable, so Johnson's playing time is less clear.*
55.	Eno Benjamin ARZ at DET Note: Teammate James Conner hasn't practiced yet this week, and even if Chase Edmonds returns, he's unlikely to carry a full load in his first week back.*
56.	*Duke Johnson MIA vs. NYJ Note: Added from the Dolphins' practice squad with their top three backs on the COVID-IR.
57.	Joshua Kelley LAC vs. KC
58.	Samaje Perine CIN at DEN
59.	Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. WAS
60.	Matt Breida BUF vs. CAR
61.	Khalil Herbert CHI vs. MIN Note: Herbert sat out Thursday's practice with an illness. Full practice Friday.*
62.	Rex Burkhead HOU at JAX Note: Burkhead is day-to-day with a hip injury. Limited practice Thursday, and unlikely to play this week. Burkhead has been upgraded to questionable and there's a chance he can play Sunday.*
63.	Jermar Jefferson DET vs. ARI Note: Jefferson was battling an illness last week, so practice squad addition Craig Reynolds got the work. It's possible that both Swift and Williams will return this week, so Jefferson's minimal window could be shut. Lions RB coach Duce Staley said that he expects Jefferson will get more playing time this week.*
64.	Wayne Gallman MIN at CHI
65.	*Austin Walter NYJ at MIA Note: Walter left last week's game with an illness.
66.	Godwin Igwebuike DET vs. ARI
67.	Jeremy McNichols TEN at PIT
68.	Nyheim Hines IND vs. NE
69.	Royce Freeman HOU at JAX
70.	Jaret Patterson WAS at PHI
71.	Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. NYJ Note: On the COVID-IR. Ahmed has been activated from the COVID-IR.*
72.	Kene Nwangwu MIN at CHI
73.	Tony Jones NO at TB Note: Mark Ingram has been reinstated from the COVID-IR, so Jones's playing time will likely be sparse.*
74.	Demetric Felton CLE vs. LV
75.	Alex Collins SEA at LAR Note: Collins tested positive but is vaccinated, so it's possible he could still play this weekend. The Seahawks were able to buy two extra days with the game getting moved to Tuesday.*
76.	*Zack Moss BUF vs. CAR Note: Healthy inactive once again in the loss to the Bucs.
77.	Damien Harris NE at IND Note: Harris left the Pats game against Buffalo before the bye last week with a hamstring injury and was limited at Tuesday's practice. Harris was limited at practice all week and is listed as questionable. Harris has been ruled out for this week.*
78.	Elijah Mitchell SF vs. ATL Note: Mitchell (concussion/knee) is still not practicing as of Thursday. Mitchell has been ruled out for this week and next week is looking dicey, with the Niners playing on Thursday.*
79.	Carlos Hyde JAC vs. HOU Note: Hyde has sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a concussion. Hyde has been ruled out this week.*
80.	J.D. McKissic WAS at PHI Note: McKissic (concussion) has missed two practices in a row after missing the last two games. McKissic still hasn't cleared the concussion protocol, and didn't practice at all on Friday, so the extra two days might not help him that much.*
81.	Malcolm Brown MIA vs. NYJ Note: Brown (quadriceps) could return from the IR this week, with Gaskin, Lindsay and Ahmed all on the COVID IR. Brown was designated to return to practice on Thursday. Not yet ready to return.*
82.	Kareem Hunt CLE vs. LV Note: Hunt (ankle) is expected to miss this week's game against the Raiders, and wasn't present at Tuesday's walk-through. Hunt has been ruled out this week.*
83.	*Mike Boone DEN vs. CIN
84.	Jamaal Williams DET vs. ARI Note: Still on the COVID-IR as of Tuesday. *Williams was not* activated from the COVID-IR Saturday and won't play this week.***
85.	*Alexander Mattison MIN at CHI Note: Mattison is on the COVID-IR and in a 10-day quarantine because he's unvaccinated.
86.	D'Andre Swift DET vs. ARI Note: The Lions are 'hopeful' that Swift (shoulder) can return this week. It's looking less likely that he'll play - he hasn't practiced yet this week. Swift didn't practice at all this week and has been ruled out.*
87.	*DeeJay Dallas SEA at LAR
88.	Phillip Lindsay MIA vs. NYJ Note: On the COVID-IR. Unlike teammates Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed, Lindsay was not activated from the COVID-IR and won't be eligible to play Sunday.*
89.	*Giovani Bernard TB vs. NO Note: Bernard (hip/knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Wide Receivers

1.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA
2.	Davante Adams GB at BAL
3.	Justin Jefferson MIN at CHI
4.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. TEN
5.	Stefon Diggs BUF vs. CAR
6.	Chris Godwin TB vs. NO
7.	Tyreek Hill KC at LAC
8.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN at DEN
9.	*Keenan Allen LAC vs. KC Note: Allen was activated from the COVID-IR on Monday.
10.	*Mike Evans TB vs. NO Note: Evans's history against the Saints and Lattimore has me moving him down a couple of notches.
11.	Hunter Renfrow LV at CLE
12.	Tee Higgins CIN at DEN Note: Higgins (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.*
13.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG
14.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. ATL
15.	Michael Pittman IND vs. NE
16.	Amari Cooper DAL at NYG
17.	DK Metcalf SEA at LAR Note: Metcalf (foot/back) has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Full practice Friday and cleared to play for Tuesday's game.*
18.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. TEN
19.	Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. ATL
20.	Brandin Cooks HOU at JAX
21.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. GB Note: Brown sat out practice Thursday with an illness. Returned to practice Friday and is expected to play.*
22.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. WAS
23.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. NYJ Note: The Dolphins could be without Jalen Waddle, plus all of their RBs. So Parker, Albert Wilson and Mack Hollins could all be busy.*
24.	Odell Beckham LA vs. SEA Note: Tested positive for COVID and placed on the COVID-IR. Activated from the COVID-IR with the Rams playing on Tuesday.*
25.	Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. CIN
26.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. MIN
27.	Michael Gallup DAL at NYG
28.	Julio Jones TEN at PIT
29.	Christian Kirk ARZ at DET
30.	Terry McLaurin WAS at PHI Note: McLaurin suffered a concussion early in the loss to the Cowboys and is in the the protocol this week. Sat out practice Wednesday, bumped up to a limited practice Thursday. McLaurin had a full practice Saturday and likely will be activated from the concussion protocol in time for the game, which got moved to Tuesday. Thus, I'm moving him up now - just have a replacement handy in case he doesn't clear the final step in the protocol.*
31.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. ARI
32.	K.J. Osborn MIN at CHI
33.	Mike Williams LAC vs. KC Note: Williams (heel) was listed as limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Williams was cleared from the injury list on Wednesday.*
34.	Van Jefferson LA vs. SEA Note: I moved Jefferson back down about 15 spots with OBJ activated from the COVID-IR.*
35.	DJ Moore CAR at BUF Note: Moore is day-to-day with a pulled hamstring. Back-to-back limited practices so far this week. Limited again Friday, listed as questionable but should play.*
36.	Rashod Bateman BAL vs. GB Note: Who knew it would take Tyler Huntley to unlock Bateman? It looks like Sammy Watkins could return after practicing Thursday, which would cut into Bateman's reps. Check that - Watkins was added to the COVID-IR on Saturday.*
37.	Jamison Crowder NYJ at MIA
38.	Kendrick Bourne NE at IND
39.	Tyler Boyd CIN at DEN
40.	Russell Gage ATL at SF
41.	*Gabriel Davis BUF vs. CAR Note: Davis will get a bump in targets with Emmanuel Sanders out.
42.	Cole Beasley BUF vs. CAR
43.	Jakobi Meyers NE at IND
44.	Allen Lazard GB at BAL
45.	Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at PIT
46.	Robby Anderson CAR at BUF
47.	A.J. Green ARZ at DET Note: Green should get more targets with DeAndre Hopkins out with a torn MCL.*
48.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at BAL Note: Valdes-Scantling has been limited with a back injury. MVS had limited practices all week and is listed as questionable.*
49.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. DAL Note: Added to the injury report as questionable with a calf injury.*
50.	Jalen Guyton LAC vs. KC
51.	Freddie Swain SEA at LAR Note: Swain has an ankle issue, but the reason given for him sitting out practice this week so far is 'personal reasons.' Full practice Friday, cleared to play.*
52.	Nelson Agholor NE at IND
53.	Mack Hollins MIA vs. NYJ
54.	DeAndre Carter WAS at PHI
55.	Josh Reynolds DET vs. ARI Note: Reynolds was limited at Thursday's practice with a thigh injury. Reynolds is listed as questionable after another limited practice Friday.*
56.	*Nico Collins HOU at JAX Note: Collins received 10 targets in the loss to Seattle last week and could be heavily targeted down the stretch.
57.	Marvin Jones JAC vs. HOU
58.	Joshua Palmer LAC vs. KC
59.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CIN
60.	Devin Duvernay BAL vs. GB
61.	Tre'Quan Smith NO at TB
62.	Laquon Treadwell JAC vs. HOU
63.	Byron Pringle KC at LAC Note: Pringle might run a few more routes and play more snaps with Josh Gordon (COVID) out.*
64.	Kenny Golladay NYG vs. DAL
65.	T.Y. Hilton IND vs. NE
66.	Marquez Callaway NO at TB
67.	Dee Eskridge SEA at LAR Note: Eskridge (foot) did not practice Thursday, nor did Freddie Swain, DK Metcalf or Tyler Lockett. Full practice Friday, cleared to play.*
68.	Rondale Moore ARZ at DET
69.	Tim Patrick DEN vs. CIN
70.	Keelan Cole NYJ at MIA
71.	Albert Wilson MIA vs. NYJ
72.	Zach Pascal IND vs. NE
73.	Chris Conley HOU at JAX
74.	Tyler Johnson TB vs. NO
75.	Jalen Reagor PHI vs. WAS
76.	DeSean Jackson LV at CLE
77.	Laviska Shenault JAC vs. HOU
78.	Zay Jones LV at CLE
79.	Jauan Jennings SF vs. ATL
80.	Curtis Samuel WAS at PHI Note: Samuel sat out Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, not the groin strain that has limited him all season.*
81.	Ray-Ray McCloud PIT vs. TEN
82.	Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. LV
83.	Tajae Sharpe ATL at SF
84.	Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. NYJ Note: Waddle landed on the COVID-IR on Thursday morning. Waddle will not be activated in time for this game.*
85.	Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR Note: Lockett tested positive for COVID but could possibly clear the protocols in time for Sunday. This week's game has been moved to Tuesday, which could give Lockett a chance to return, though that hasn't happened yet.*
86.	Sammy Watkins BAL vs. GB Note: Watkins is dealing with a knee injury and was limited to 32 percent of the team's snaps Sunday. Watkins had a full practice Thursday. Added to the COVID-IR on Saturday.*
87.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. MIN Note: Robinson was placed on the COVID-IR on Thursday, one of six Bears to go there.*
88.	Cam Sims WAS at PHI Note: Sims was placed on the COVID-IR after a positive test.*
89.	*Kadarius Toney NYG vs. DAL Note: Toney was already out with an oblique injury, but he's now also on the COVID-IR.
90.	Jarvis Landry CLE vs. LV Note: Placed on the COVID-IR after testing positive Tuesday. The Browns' game has been moved to Monday, perhaps giving Landry a chance to get activated from the COVID-IR in time.*
91.	Marquise Goodwin CHI vs. MIN
92.	Adam Thielen MIN at CHI Note: Thielen (ankle) sat out Thursday's practice, the first for the week for the Vikings. Thielen will be a game-time decision on Monday, after conflicting reports on his practice activity Saturday.*
93.	Quez Watkins PHI vs. WAS Note: Placed on the COVID-IR by the Eagles on Monday. Watkins might be able to get activated in time for the game now that it's been moved to Tuesday, though that hasn't happened yet.*
94.	Lil'Jordan Humphrey NO at TB Note: Humphrey was scratched with a hamstring injury last week. Limited practice Thursday. Will be questionable for Sunday night's game.*
95.	Emmanuel Sanders BUF vs. CAR Note: Sanders is week-to-week with a knee injury suffered in the loss to the Bucs. Sanders (knee) hasn't yet practiced this week. Officially listed as doubtful.*
96.	*Elijah Moore NYJ at MIA Note: Moore (quad) remains on the IR for two more weeks, but could return in Week 17.
97.	A.J. Brown TEN at PIT
98.	*Will Fuller MIA vs. NYJ Note: Fuller (finger) isn't expected to return to practice this week.
99.	Calvin Ridley ATL at SF
100.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at DET Note: Hopkins underwent an MRI for a leg injury on Tuesday. Hopkins was diagnosed with a badly torn MCL and is out for the rest of the regular season and is set for surgery. Officially placed on IR by the Cardinals.*

Tight Ends

1.	George Kittle SF vs. ATL Note: Kittle (knee) sat out Wednesday and fit in a limited practice Thursday. Full practice on Friday.*
2.	Rob Gronkowski TB vs. NO
3.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. GB
4.	Travis Kelce KC at LAC
5.	Mike Gesicki MIA vs. NYJ
6.	Dawson Knox BUF vs. CAR
7.	Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. TEN
8.	Zach Ertz ARZ at DET Note: Ertz (hamstring) was added to the injury report Friday and is listed as questionable. According to Ian Rapoport, Ertz is likely to play.*
9.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. WAS
10.	Kyle Pitts ATL at SF
11.	Dalton Schultz DAL at NYG
12.	Tyler Conklin MIN at CHI
13.	David Njoku CLE vs. LV Note: Njoku was activated from the COVID-IR on Thursday. He might be the only healthy tight end this week for the Browns.*
14.	Noah Fant DEN vs. CIN
15.	Jonnu Smith NE at IND
16.	Cole Kmet CHI vs. MIN Note: Kmet sat out Thursday with an illness, but hasn't yet been placed on the COVID-IR like teammate Jesse James. Returned to a full practice Friday.*
17.	Evan Engram NYG vs. DAL
18.	Hunter Henry NE at IND
19.	Foster Moreau LV at CLE Note: Moreau (abdomen) was limited Tuesday and is day-to-day. Limited again on Thursday, yet was removed from the injury list.*
20.	*Josiah Deguara GB at BAL Note: The Ravens have struggled all season against TE's - this is a long shot, but a possible sneaky add if you're hurting at TE.
21.	Adam Trautman NO at TB Note: The Saints activated Trautman (knee) from the IR on Saturday.**
22.	Jack Doyle IND vs. NE Note: Doyle (ankle) was limited on Wednesday but a full participant on Thursday. Doyle has been cleared for Saturday night's game.*
23.	James O'Shaughnessy JAC vs. HOU
24.	C.J. Uzomah CIN at DEN
25.	Gerald Everett SEA at LAR
26.	Ricky Seals-Jones WAS at PHI
27.	Jared Cook LAC vs. KC Note: Cook (quadriceps) was limited Tuesday after sitting out Monday. Cook was cleared from the injury list.*
28.	Donald Parham LAC vs. KC Note: Parham (knee) was limited Tuesday after resting Monday. Parham was cleared from the injury list Wednesday.*
29.	Geoff Swaim TEN at PIT
30.	Brock Wright DET vs. ARI
31.	Cameron Brate TB vs. NO
32.	Jimmy Graham CHI vs. MIN Note: Graham (knee) was limited on Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
33.	John Bates WAS at PHI
34.	Albert Okwuegbunam DEN vs. CIN
35.	Hayden Hurst ATL at SF Note: Hurst sat out practice Wednesday (illness), but practiced fully Thursday.*
36.	Brevin Jordan HOU at JAX Note: Jordan (hand) was limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Sat out practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*
37.	Ryan Griffin NYJ at MIA Note: Teammate Tyler Kroft (lung) returned from the IR on Saturday.*
38.	Anthony Firkser TEN at PIT
39.	Tyler Higbee LA vs. SEA Note: Higbee sat out Monday night with what ultimately was a false positive COVID test. Added back to the COVID-IR on Friday.*
40.	Harrison Bryant CLE vs. LV Note: Bryant (ankle) was limited Tuesday. Austin Hooper, David Njoku and Stephen Carlson are on the COVID-IR. Listed as questionable. David Njoku has been activated from the COVID-IR.*
41.	Austin Hooper CLE vs. LV Note: Hooper went on the COVID-IR Tuesday along with seven other players on the Browns. Game moved back to Monday - hasn't been activated from the COVID-IR yet, but still could be.*
42.	Darren Waller LV at CLE Note: Waller (knee/back) still isn't practicing from the injury suffered on Thanksgiving. Waller has been ruled out again for this week with lingering pain in his knee.*
43.	Juwan Johnson NO at TB
44.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. ARI Note: The Lions are hopeful that Hockenson (hand) can return this week against Arizona. Hockenson had season-ending surgery on his left thumb on Thursday.*
45.	*Logan Thomas WAS at PHI Note: Thomas (knee) underwent further testing which revealed a season-ending ACL tear.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. NE
2.	Dalvin Cook MIN at CHI
3.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA
4.	Davante Adams GB at BAL
5.	Justin Jefferson MIN at CHI
6.	Najee Harris PIT vs. TEN
7.	Aaron Jones GB at BAL Note: Jones didn't practice Thursday due to an illness. Jones (knee/illness) returned to practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.**
8.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. TEN
9.	George Kittle SF vs. ATL Note: Kittle (knee) sat out Wednesday and fit in a limited practice Thursday. Full practice on Friday.*
10.	Rob Gronkowski TB vs. NO
11.	Stefon Diggs BUF vs. CAR
12.	Chris Godwin TB vs. NO
13.	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at SF
14.	Alvin Kamara NO at TB Note: Kamara could lose a few carries this week with Mark Ingram back.*
15.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at LAC
16.	*Nick Chubb CLE vs. LV Note: I wanted to be higher on Chubb initially, but the Browns injury and COVID issues on their OL had me move him down.
17.	Tyreek Hill KC at LAC
18.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN at DEN
19.	*Keenan Allen LAC vs. KC Note: Allen was activated from the COVID-IR on Monday.
20.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. GB
21.	Joe Mixon CIN at DEN
22.	David Montgomery CHI vs. MIN Note: Montgomery was one of three Bears RBs to miss practice Thursday with an illness. So far only teammate Ryan Nall has been categorized with a COVID case, but be on the lookout here just in case. Montgomery had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*
23.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. KC Note: Ekeler suffered an ankle injury Sunday against the Giants that coach Brandon Staley deemed 'nothing major' despite the metric ton of tape it received. Ekeler was limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Ekeler is active, though Taylor Bisciotti of NFL Network reported that he may not handle his normal workload.*
24.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE at IND Note: Teammate Damien Harris has been ruled out, so Stevenson should get a huge workload Saturday night.*
25.	James Robinson JAC vs. HOU Note: As much as this is a good matchup for Robinson, there's no such thing as a good matchup for Jaguars players right now. Robinson was rested Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday, and will continue to do so. However, interim coach Darrell Bevel asserted after he replaced Urban Meyer that Robinson was the starting RB and would be treated as such this week - perhaps in reaction to all the noise from the last two weeks. I'm moving him up accordingly. Robinson has been removed from the injury list.*
26.	Antonio Gibson WAS at PHI
27.	*Mike Evans TB vs. NO Note: Evans's history against the Saints and Lattimore has me moving him down a couple of notches.
28.	Hunter Renfrow LV at CLE
29.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. CIN Note: Williams sat out practice Thursday with a sore knee, but he's expected to play. Williams returned to a limited practice Friday, is listed as questionable, and is expected to play.*
30.	Saquon Barkley NYG vs. DAL Note: Barkley (ankle) missed practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday. Barkley has been removed from the injury list.*
31.	Tee Higgins CIN at DEN Note: Higgins (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.*
32.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG
33.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. ATL
34.	Michael Pittman IND vs. NE
35.	Amari Cooper DAL at NYG
36.	DK Metcalf SEA at LAR Note: Metcalf (foot/back) has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Full practice Friday and cleared to play for Tuesday's game.*
37.	Travis Kelce KC at LAC
38.	Josh Jacobs LV at CLE
39.	*Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NYG Note: Elliott played with a knee brace during the game last week, for the first time this season.
40.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. GB Note: Brown sat out practice Thursday with an illness. Returned to practice Friday and is expected to play.*
41.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. TEN
42.	Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. ATL
43.	*Rashaad Penny SEA at LAR Note: Penny will be the primary back again this week, though Seattle will continue to rotate backs.
44.	Devonta Freeman BAL vs. GB
45.	AJ Dillon GB at BAL
46.	*D'Onta Foreman TEN at PIT Note: I feel as if I get the Tennessee backfield wrong every week - I regret the errors!
47.	Brandin Cooks HOU at JAX
48.	Van Jefferson LA vs. SEA Note: I moved Jefferson back down about 15 spots with OBJ activated from the COVID-IR.*
49.	Mike Williams LAC vs. KC Note: Williams (heel) was listed as limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Williams was cleared from the injury list on Wednesday.*
50.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. WAS
51.	Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. CIN
52.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. MIN
53.	Miles Sanders PHI vs. WAS Note: Sanders (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week after coming back from the bye week. Cleared to play after a full practice Friday, but so was Jordan Howard, who will likely get the goal line carries.*
54.	Melvin Gordon DEN vs. CIN Note: Gordon suffered a sprained thumb Sunday but returned and went off against the Lions. Gordon has been limited in both practices so far this week, but he still projects to play. Gordon is listed as questionable after limited practices all week.*
55.	Michael Carter NYJ at MIA Note: There's a good chance that Carter (ankle) could return from the IR this week against Miami. He's was getting bell-cow reps before the injury. Carter is expected to have a 'significant role' according to coach Robert Saleh.*
56.	Jeff Wilson SF vs. ATL Note: Eli Mitchell has been ruled out, so Wilson will get another start this week against the Falcons in a pretty good spot.*
57.	Sony Michel LA vs. SEA Note: Teammate Darrell Henderson has been activated from the COVID-IR, and the game has been moved back. Both facts conspire to lower Michel's ranking.*
58.	Leonard Fournette TB vs. NO Note: Fournette has sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday with a sore ankle. Fournette returned to practice Friday - one report said he had a full practice, before he was officially listed as limited - and is listed as questionable.*
59.	Michael Gallup DAL at NYG
60.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. NYJ Note: The Dolphins could be without Jalen Waddle, plus all of their RBs. So Parker, Albert Wilson and Mack Hollins could all be busy.*
61.	Julio Jones TEN at PIT
62.	K.J. Osborn MIN at CHI
63.	Jamison Crowder NYJ at MIA
64.	Kendrick Bourne NE at IND
65.	Tyler Boyd CIN at DEN
66.	Christian Kirk ARZ at DET
67.	*Chase Edmonds ARZ at DET Note: Edmonds (ankle) wasn't activated for the Monday night game, but there might be more urgency this week if James Conner's ankle injury is serious.
68.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at BAL Note: Valdes-Scantling has been limited with a back injury. MVS had limited practices all week and is listed as questionable.*
69.	Russell Gage ATL at SF
70.	Rashod Bateman BAL vs. GB Note: Who knew it would take Tyler Huntley to unlock Bateman? It looks like Sammy Watkins could return after practicing Thursday, which would cut into Bateman's reps. Check that - Watkins was added to the COVID-IR on Saturday.*
71.	*Gabriel Davis BUF vs. CAR Note: Davis will get a bump in targets with Emmanuel Sanders out.
72.	Chuba Hubbard CAR at BUF
73.	Myles Gaskin MIA vs. NYJ Note: On the COVID-IR. Gaskin was activated from the COVID-IR on Friday, and is not on the injury list. However, coach Brian Flores was non-committal whether Gaskin would play on Sunday. Malcom Brown is not yet ready to return, which could bode well for Gaskin's usage.*
74.	Ameer Abdullah CAR at BUF
75.	Darrel Williams KC at LAC
76.	Mike Gesicki MIA vs. NYJ
77.	Dawson Knox BUF vs. CAR
78.	Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. TEN
79.	James Conner ARZ at DET Note: Conner injured his ankle on the last play of the game Monday night and will have an MRI. Conner hasn't practiced so far this week. Conner returned to a limited practice Friday, and is listed as questionable, with the expectation that he'll play. However, it appears as if Chase Edmonds is also returning this week.*
80.	Jordan Howard PHI vs. WAS Note: Howard (knee) has been limited in practice two days in a row. Howard had a full practice Friday and has been cleared to play. He'll likely take over the goal line carries again.*
81.	Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR Note: Lockett tested positive for COVID but could possibly clear the protocols in time for Sunday. This week's game has been moved to Tuesday, which could give Lockett a chance to return, though that hasn't happened yet.*

Kickers

1.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. GB
2.	*Nick Folk NE at IND Note: Folk received his customary limited practice reps Tuesday to rest his knee.
3.	Harrison Butker KC at LAC
4.	Ryan Succop TB vs. NO
5.	Matt Prater ARZ at DET
6.	Greg Zuerlein DAL at NYG
7.	Evan McPherson CIN at DEN
8.	Zane Gonzalez CAR at BUF
9.	Tyler Bass BUF vs. CAR
10.	Jason Sanders MIA vs. NYJ
11.	Matt Gay LA vs. SEA
12.	Mason Crosby GB at BAL
13.	Younghoe Koo ATL at SF
14.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. TEN
15.	Greg Joseph MIN at CHI
16.	Robbie Gould SF vs. ATL
17.	*Daniel Carlson LV at CLE Note: Recently signed a contract extension.
18.	Michael Badgley IND vs. NE
19.	Jake Elliott PHI vs. WAS
20.	Dustin Hopkins LAC vs. KC
21.	Brett Maher NO at TB
22.	Randy Bullock TEN at PIT
23.	Graham Gano NYG vs. DAL Note: Gano (illness) was a full participant Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.*
24.	Jason Myers SEA at LAR
25.	*Chase McLaughlin CLE vs. LV Note: McLaughlin has missed six of his last 11 attempts. He'll keep his job, but the question is getting asked.
26.	Brandon McManus DEN vs. CIN
27.	Brian Johnson WAS at PHI
28.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. MIN
29.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAX
30.	Matthew Wright JAC vs. HOU
31.	Riley Patterson DET vs. ARI
32.	Eddy Pineiro NYJ at MIA

Defenses

1.	Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ
2.	Dallas Cowboys at NYG
3.	Buffalo Bills vs. CAR
4.	Arizona Cardinals at DET
5.	*San Francisco 49ers vs. ATL Note: Nick Bosa has a sack in five consecutive games.
6.	Cleveland Browns vs. LV
7.	Los Angeles Rams vs. SEA
8.	Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS
9.	New England Patriots at IND
10.	*Green Bay Packers at BAL Note: Jaire Alexander didn't make it back on Sunday night, but is practicing.
11.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NO
12.	Minnesota Vikings at CHI
13.	Houston Texans at JAX
14.	Tennessee Titans at PIT
15.	*Cincinnati Bengals at DEN Note: Trey Hendrickson left Sunday's loss to the Niners with back spasms.
16.	Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU
17.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. TEN
18.	Denver Broncos vs. CIN
19.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. KC Note: Derwin James (hamstring) is active. Asante Samuel (concussion) is out again.*
20.	Washington Football Team at PHI
21.	Indianapolis Colts vs. NE Note: LB Bobby Okereke (illness) has been cleared from the injury list.*
22.	Kansas City Chiefs at LAC Note: Chris Jones was placed on the COVID-IR on Tuesday. Jones is inactive this week, as is Willie Gay (COVID) and L'Jarius Sneed (personal).*
23.	New Orleans Saints at TB
24.	Las Vegas Raiders at CLE
25.	Seattle Seahawks at LAR
26.	Carolina Panthers at BUF
27.	Baltimore Ravens vs. GB
28.	Chicago Bears vs. MIN Note: Roquan Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable, but practiced fully on Saturday.*
29.	Atlanta Falcons at SF
30.	*New York Giants vs. DAL Note: Leonard Williams suffered an elbow injury last week, but it's possible he could play against the Cowboys.
31.	New York Jets at MIA
32.	Detroit Lions vs. ARI