Weekly Rankings: Week 5 Value Meter

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Updated on October 11, 2020 12:17PM EST

Sunday Update Complete

Bye Weeks Officially begin: Detroit, Green Bay

***BRONCOS-PATRIOTS GAME POSTPONED TO WEEK 6! Bills-Titans scheduled for Tuesday, but it's still very tenuous. One more player positive test and that game will have to be postponed.

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

Sunday Update Complete

Bye Weeks Officially begin: Detroit, Green Bay

***BRONCOS-PATRIOTS GAME POSTPONED TO WEEK 6! Bills-Titans scheduled for Tuesday, but it's still very tenuous. One more player positive test and that game will have to be postponed.

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, roughly around 10:00 pm PT. 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.	Russell Wilson SEA vs. MIN
2.	*Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LV Note: Stymied by the Pats for over half the game, Mahomes recovered for two second half touchdowns, which was enough for Monday night.
3.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CIN Note: Sat out practice on Wednesday with a 'minor knee injury.' He also missed on Thursday, dealing with both the knee and an illness, but is still expected to play Sunday. Full practice Friday, will start as usual.*
4.	Dak Prescott DAL vs. NYG
5.	Josh Allen BUF at TEN Note: Briefly went to the locker room to get his left shoulder examined, but didn't miss a play. Full practice on Wednesday.*
6.	*Deshaun Watson HOU vs. JAX Note: How will the coaching change and presumably the play-calling change affect Watson's output? I contend the biggest problem remains the Texans receivers struggling to gain separation.
7.	*Kyler Murray ARZ at NYJ Note: Murray had three passing touchdowns, but only 133 yards on 31 attempts.
8.	*Matt Ryan ATL vs. CAR Note: Ryan was held without a TD pass in the loss to the Packers. He was missing Julio Jones for half the game and Calvin Ridley wasn't 100 percent, but Ryan also missed on a few key throws in the process.
9.	Tom Brady TB at CHI
10.	Kirk Cousins MIN at SEA
11.	Drew Brees NO vs. LAC
12.	*Jared Goff LA at WAS Note: One big play with Cooper Kupp rescued a snoozer of a game from Goff against the G-Men.
13.	Gardner Minshew JAC at HOU
14.	Teddy Bridgewater CAR at ATL
15.	Daniel Jones NYG at DAL
16.	Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. MIA Note: The Niners are not sure about Garolppolo's ankle for Week 5. The poor performance Sunday night from Nick Mullens has increased the sense of urgency for Jimmy G's return. Limited practice on Wednesday - that seems like a positive step, but the next two days will tell the tale. He also practiced on Thursday, though the degree of involvement still isn't known. Officially cleared to start Sunday.*
17.	Philip Rivers IND at CLE
18.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. PHI
19.	*Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA at SF Note: Confirmed as the starter for Week 5, but once again, the question is being asked about when Tua Tagovailoa will take over.
20.	Baker Mayfield CLE vs. IND
21.	Justin Herbert LAC at NO Note: Coach Anthony Lynn won't yet commit to Herbert getting the start this week. Officially the full-time starter over Taylor.*
22.	Derek Carr LV at KC
23.	Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. BUF Note: Tentatively scheduled to play on Tuesday.*
24.	*Carson Wentz PHI at PIT Note: Wentz made up for the lack of wide receivers by beating the Niners on the ground, rushing for 37 yards and a touchdown. He'll need a little more firepower this week against the Steelers and might have to do it without RT Lane Johnson (ankle).
25.	Joe Burrow CIN at BAL
26.	*Nick Foles CHI vs. TB Note: Foles rode the struggle bus for most of the loss to the Colts, though a late touchdown pass to Allen Robinson made his day passable.
27.	Kyle Allen WAS vs. LAR Note: Named the starter over Dwayne Haskins, who was bumped down to third string behind Alex Smith.*
28.	Joe Flacco NYJ vs. ARI Note: Starting in place of Sam Darnold, who was unable to practice on Wednesday and is out this week.*
29.	C.J. Beathard SF vs. MIA Note: Took over late for Nick Mullens and went 14-for-19 for 138 yards and a touchdown, with a Hail Mary falling by the wayside on the last play of the game. Will serve as the backup, with Nick Mullens downgraded to third-string.*
30.	Dwayne Haskins WAS vs. LAR Note: Didn't turn the ball over, but this wasn't a great game against the Ravens. In particular he took a bad sack when the game was still sort of close - the Football Team had first-and-goal on the 15 after a penalty, and on the subsequent play he kept backpedaling all the way to the 32 before getting sacked. Benched for Kyle Allen and demoted to third string.*
31.	Nick Mullens SF vs. MIA Note: Fourth quarter turnovers from Mullens (one fumble, one pick-six) cost the Niners the game against the Eagles on Sunday night, and earned his benching for C.J. Beathard. Officially downgraded to third-string quarterback.*
32.	Tyrod Taylor LAC at NO Note: (Lungs) Status for Week 5 is not yet clear. Officially the backup, and also officially out this week.*
33.	*Sam Darnold NYJ vs. ARI Note: Darnold suffered a sprained AC joint in his shoulder in the Thursday night loss to the Broncos. He's likely to miss time to Joe Flacco, though he still hopes to play this week.
34.	Drew Lock DEN at Note: (Shoulder) Practiced on a limited basis Wednesday - it's his first practice since the injury. I doubt that he'll play this week, but I'm listing him just in case. With the game getting moved back to Monday, Lock was able to get in an extra day of practice and is listed as questionable.*
35.	Brett Rypien DEN at Note: Drew Lock is now listed as questionable, and with the game moved to Monday night, it's hard to use Rypien with confidence.*
36.	Jarrett Stidham NE at Note: Stidham took over for Brian Hoyer and had a mixed bag - he took the Pats for their lone touchdown drive, but also threw two interceptions (one of which wasn't his fault), and overall was 5-of-13 for 60 yards. Reports suggest that Stidham will start, though nothing is official yet.*
37.	*Cam Newton NE at Note: Newton (COVID-19) has been asymptomatic since his positive test on Saturday morning. Nonetheless he's unlikely to receive clearance to play until after the Patriots' Week 6 bye.

Running Backs

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. LAC
2.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN at SEA
4.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. BUF
5.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LV
6.	James Conner PIT vs. PHI
7.	Chris Carson SEA vs. MIN Note: Carson not only played in Week 4, but played well, scoring twice. He briefly was evaluated for a concussion but was cleared and returned. (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday.*
8.	Josh Jacobs LV at KC
9.	James Robinson JAC at HOU
10.	Kareem Hunt CLE vs. IND Note: Hunt was working through a groin injury last week, which is why D'Ernest Johnson was used so much last week after Nick Chubb got hurt. This is shaping up similar to last week - Hunt has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*
11.	Miles Sanders PHI at PIT
12.	Joe Mixon CIN at BAL Note: Finally had a big game, which included six catches (and none for Giovani Bernard). Added to the injury list Thursday with a shin injury and was limited at practice. Practiced without problems Friday, expected to play.*
13.	Mike Davis CAR at ATL
14.	*Jonathan Taylor IND at CLE Note: Clearly the Colts' best back, but having to share the workload with both Hines and Wilkins puts a pretty big drag on his value.
15.	*Kenyan Drake ARZ at NYJ Note: (Chest) Worked out without limitations on Monday and should be back inaction, but of larger concern is his lack of performance so far, especially in the passing game, where he's been targeted only five times.
16.	*Ronald Jones TB at CHI Note: Jones was really effective running the ball, but also dropped three passes (two officially - one drop was wiped out via penalty).
17.	Todd Gurley ATL vs. CAR
18.	Mark Ingram BAL vs. CIN
19.	David Johnson HOU vs. JAX
20.	Devin Singletary BUF at TEN
21.	Antonio Gibson WAS vs. LAR
22.	Jerick McKinnon SF vs. MIA Note: Has scored each week this season, but now has to share carries with Raheem Mostert.*
23.	Myles Gaskin MIA at SF
24.	David Montgomery CHI vs. TB
25.	Joshua Kelley LAC at NO
26.	Le'Veon Bell NYJ vs. ARI Note: (Hamstring) Could return this week. Looked good in his return to practice and is likely to play this week. Bell has officially been activated off injured reserve and will play this week.*
27.	Latavius Murray NO vs. LAC
28.	Devonta Freeman NYG at DAL
29.	*Darrell Henderson LA at WAS Note: Henderson took a backseat to Malcolm Brown in the Rams' backfield Sunday, and now Cam Akers could return.
30.	Raheem Mostert SF vs. MIA Note: (Knee) The Niners hope to get Mostert back at practice Wednesday. Limited return to practice on Wednesday. Limited practice all week, but is on track to play. The Niners play at 4:05 ET.*
31.	J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. CIN
32.	Nyheim Hines IND at CLE
33.	Malcolm Brown LA at WAS
34.	*Ke'Shawn Vaughn TB at CHI Note: Caught a touchdown pass in the comeback win over the Chargers. He might be heavily involved in Week 5 if both LeSean McCoy and Leonard Fournette have to sit out.
35.	*Duke Johnson HOU vs. JAX Note: On the field for roughly 35 percent of the snaps and looked pretty good at times. With a new coaching staff, it's possible he could be involved more often.
36.	Brian Hill ATL vs. CAR
37.	J.D. McKissic WAS vs. LAR
38.	*Chase Edmonds ARZ at NYJ Note: Edmonds scored a touchdown late while Kenyan Drake (chest) was out, but Drake was able to work out on Monday morning and should be good to go for this week.
39.	Alexander Mattison MIN at SEA
40.	Benny Snell PIT vs. PHI
41.	*D'Ernest Johnson CLE vs. IND Note: Johnson has 95 yards rushing on 13 carries in the win over the Cowboys after Nick Chubb got hurt.
42.	*Chris Thompson JAC at HOU Note: Thompson had a diminished role in the loss against the Bengals.
43.	Giovani Bernard CIN at BAL
44.	Wayne Gallman NYG at DAL
45.	Cam Akers LA at WAS Note: (Ribs) Coach Sean McVay expects that Akers will be able to return this week. Practice reps were capped on Wednesday. Full practice participant Friday, set to play Sunday.*
46.	Jordan Howard MIA at SF
47.	Tony Pollard DAL vs. NYG
48.	Boston Scott PHI at PIT
49.	*Justin Jackson LAC at NO Note: Jackson had eight carries and two catches in the loss to the Bucs after Ekeler got hurt, but only for a combined 25 yards.
50.	Travis Homer SEA vs. MIN
51.	Frank Gore NYJ vs. ARI Note: Lev Bell will probably return this week, reverting Gore back to a complimentary role.*
52.	Matt Breida MIA at SF
53.	Darrel Williams KC vs. LV
54.	Peyton Barber WAS vs. LAR
55.	Corey Clement PHI at PIT
56.	Dion Lewis NYG at DAL
57.	Jeff Wilson SF vs. MIA Note: Moved down significantly with Raheem Mostert likely to return.*
58.	Devontae Booker LV at KC
59.	*Jordan Wilkins IND at CLE Note: Wilkins played 12 snaps and had nine carries and a catch on those 12 snaps.
60.	La'Mical Perine NYJ vs. ARI
61.	Darrynton Evans TEN vs. BUF
62.	Jalen Richard LV at KC Note: Tweaked his ankle in the loss to the Bills. Limited practice Wednesday.*
63.	Zack Moss BUF at TEN Note: (Toe) Still limited at practice. Full participant in Saturday's practice, listed as questionable.*
64.	Carlos Hyde SEA vs. MIN Note: (Shoulder) Sat out last week and might be rested again in Week 5, with the Seahawks on bye in Week 6. Won't take contact in practice all week, though coach Pete Carroll is optimistic about his status for the weekend. Pete Carroll is always optimistic about injured players, though that optimism was warranted with Chris Carson last week. LIsted as questionable again.*
65.	Leonard Fournette TB at CHI Note: (Ankle) Showing some improvement, but will likely be a game-time decision Thursday night. Listed as doubtful.*
66.	*Tevin Coleman SF vs. MIA
67.	*Christian McCaffrey CAR at ATL
68.	LeSean McCoy TB at CHI Note: (Ankle) Week-to-week, unlikely to play on Thursday night. Ruled out for Thursday night.*
69.	*Sony Michel NE at Note: (Quad) Placed on IR by the Pats, and might have trouble displacing Damien Harris.
70.	*Nick Chubb CLE vs. IND Note: Out for at least six seeks with a sprained MCL and has been placed on IR.
71.	*Austin Ekeler LAC at NO Note: Out for four-to-six weeks with a hamstring injury and a hyperextended knee.
72.	Melvin Gordon DEN at
73.	Phillip Lindsay DEN at Note: (Toe) Expected to be back in Week 5 against the Pats. Full practice Wednesday and will play this week. He could line up as a receiver on occasion.*
74.	Royce Freeman DEN at
75.	Damien Harris NE at
76.	James White NE at
77.	Rex Burkhead NE at

Wide Receivers

1.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. LV
2.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIN
3.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. NYG
4.	Adam Thielen MIN at SEA Note: (Shoulder) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday.*
5.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. MIN
6.	Michael Thomas NO vs. LAC Note: (Ankle) Could return this week - he jumps back into the top 10 with full practices. Limited at Thursday's practice - reminder that the Saints play on Monday night. Game-time decision on Monday night, but trending towards playing.*
7.	Keenan Allen LAC at NO
8.	DJ Chark JAC at HOU
9.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at NYJ
10.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. TB
11.	Odell Beckham CLE vs. IND Note: (Toe) Limited practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Full participant Friday, won't carry an injury designation.*
12.	Will Fuller HOU vs. JAX Note: Big bump up with both C.J. Henderson and Myles Jack out.*
13.	Stefon Diggs BUF at TEN
14.	Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL
15.	Cooper Kupp LA at WAS
16.	Mike Evans TB at CHI Note: (Ankle) Came in and out of the game last week, and was unable to practice Tuesday. We'll check back in each day and move him up if it looks like he's going to play. Expected to play Thursday night - all taped up, but the pregame workout still important to make sure he can cut.*
17.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. PHI Note: No longer in the concussion protocol. (Toe) Sat out Wednesday's practice but practiced in full Thursday.*
18.	Justin Jefferson MIN at SEA
19.	DeVante Parker MIA at SF Note: Shook off an early ankle injury to post a 110-yard day. Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday.*
20.	CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NYG
21.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. PHI Note: (Knee) Sat out Wednesday's practice for a veteran's day off but was back at a full practice Thursday.*
22.	Calvin Ridley ATL vs. CAR Note: Frustrating shutout on Monday night, including a potential touchdown late where Matt Ryan underthrew the ball. Was the Packers' defense just that good, or was Ridley less than 100 percent? Limited at Wednesday's practice, and was officially limited Thursday as well, but at least was seen running crisp routes at the beginning of practice Thursday. Cleared from the injury list despite being limited again Friday.*
23.	Robby Anderson CAR at ATL
24.	Robert Woods LA at WAS
25.	Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LAR Note: I left McLaurin's production on my bench in one league due to the hip injury that forced him on the injury list late in the week. (Hip) Limited practice on Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
26.	Darius Slayton NYG at DAL
27.	DJ Moore CAR at ATL
28.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. ARI
29.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. CIN Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice but practiced in full Thursday. Full practice again Friday, expected to play despite a questionable designation.*
30.	Tee Higgins CIN at BAL
31.	T.Y. Hilton IND at CLE
32.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. LAC
33.	Laviska Shenault JAC at HOU Note: (Hamstring) Limited both on Wednesday and Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
34.	*Michael Gallup DAL vs. NYG Note: Only five targets in a game where Dak Prescott threw for 500+ yards? Ugh.
35.	Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. MIA
36.	Greg Ward PHI at PIT
37.	*Scotty Miller TB at CHI Note: (Hip/Groin) Did not practice on Tuesday, nor did Evans, Godwin or Watson.
38.	Russell Gage ATL vs. CAR
39.	A.J. Brown TEN vs. BUF Note: (Knee) There's a chance that Brown could be cleared to practice Wednesday - if the Titans are cleared to practice. Estimated as a limited participant in theoretical practices Wednesday and Thursday. Listed as questionable after he put in a full practice Saturday. The Titans-Bills game is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday.*
40.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. MIA Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. Listed as questionable after missing two practices, but tested negative for COVID-19 and is expected to play.*
41.	Jarvis Landry CLE vs. IND
42.	Zach Pascal IND at CLE
43.	David Moore SEA vs. MIN
44.	Christian Kirk ARZ at NYJ
45.	Hunter Renfrow LV at KC
46.	A.J. Green CIN at BAL
47.	*Brandin Cooks HOU vs. JAX Note: Shut out on three targets.
48.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. LAC
49.	Mecole Hardman KC vs. LV
50.	Nelson Agholor LV at KC
51.	*Golden Tate NYG at DAL Note: Didn't do too much for his fantasy teams, but he showed a lot of fight.
52.	Sammy Watkins KC vs. LV
53.	*Curtis Samuel CAR at ATL Note: Limited to five touches in the win over the Cardinals.
54.	Preston Williams MIA at SF
55.	Kendrick Bourne SF vs. MIA
56.	Dontrelle Inman WAS vs. LAR Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. Cleared from the injury list.*
57.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NYJ
58.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. PHI
59.	Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. CAR Note: Became Matt Ryan's favorite target Monday night after Julio Jones's hamstring injury. Would start if Julio Jones can't play.*
60.	Randall Cobb HOU vs. JAX
61.	Keelan Cole JAC at HOU
62.	John Brown BUF at TEN Note: (Calf) Listed as limited on Thursday - came up hobbling after one of Thursday's reps. Limited again Saturday, listed as questionable for Tuesday.*
63.	James Washington PIT vs. PHI
64.	Anthony Miller CHI vs. TB
65.	Jeff Smith NYJ vs. ARI
66.	Jalen Guyton LAC at NO
67.	Kenny Stills HOU vs. JAX
68.	Kalif Raymond TEN vs. BUF
69.	Henry Ruggs LV at KC Note: (Knee/hamstring) Full practice on Thursday. Hoping to play.*
70.	Cole Beasley BUF at TEN Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday.*
71.	*Andy Isabella ARZ at NYJ Note: With both DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk active last week, Isabella only had a 42 percent snap share.
72.	Chris Hogan NYJ vs. ARI Note: (Ribs/Knee) Listed as questionable.*
73.	Gabriel Davis BUF at TEN
74.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. TB
75.	John Hightower PHI at PIT
76.	Cordarrelle Patterson CHI vs. TB
77.	*Chris Conley JAC at HOU Note: Limited to 21 offensive snaps with D.J. Chark back last week.
78.	Tyler Johnson TB at CHI Note: Could be a lot more involved in the offense this week with all the Bucs' wide receiver injuries. Likely the Bucs' third receiver with Godwin and Watson out.*
79.	Cedrick Wilson DAL vs. NYG
80.	Isaiah Ford MIA at SF
81.	Travis Fulgham PHI at PIT
82.	Willie Snead BAL vs. CIN
83.	Jakeem Grant MIA at SF
84.	Miles Boykin BAL vs. CIN
85.	Bisi Johnson MIN at SEA
86.	*Van Jefferson LA at WAS Note: Played in only three offensive snaps.
87.	DeSean Jackson PHI at PIT Note: (Hamstring) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Ruled out again this week.*
88.	Julio Jones ATL vs. CAR Note: Suffered a hamstring injury setback Monday night and will be questionable at best this week. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. INACTIVE.*
89.	Mike Williams LAC at NO Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Listed as questionable - limited participation in Friday's practice.*
90.	Steven Sims WAS vs. LAR Note: (Toe) No practices so far this week.*
91.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at PIT Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, but sat out Thursday with an illness.*
92.	Bryan Edwards LV at KC Note: (Ankle/Foot) Sidelined at Wednesday's practice.*
93.	Breshad Perriman NYJ vs. ARI Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. Not expected to play this week.*
94.	*Justin Watson TB at CHI Note: (Chest) Held out of practice Tuesday. The top four Bucs wide receivers all sat out.
95.	*Chris Godwin TB at CHI Note: (Hamstring) Unable to practice Tuesday, and is not expected to play Thursday night.
96.	Corey Davis TEN vs. BUF Note: Placed on the COVID-IR list.*
97.	Adam Humphries TEN vs. BUF Note: Unlikely to play - on the COVID-IR list.*
98.	*Julian Edelman NE at Note: Two bad drops on Monday night, including one that led to a pick-six.
99.	N'Keal Harry NE at
100.	Damiere Byrd NE at
101.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at
102.	Tim Patrick DEN at
103.	*KJ Hamler DEN at Note: Left Thursday night's game with a hamstring injury and worked out on the side on Tuesday.

Tight Ends

1.	George Kittle SF vs. MIA
2.	Travis Kelce KC vs. LV
3.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN Note: (Thigh) Added to the injury list on Thursday after a full practice Wednesday. Expected to play.*
4.	Darren Waller LV at KC Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. Removed from the injury list.*
5.	Jonnu Smith TEN vs. BUF
6.	Mike Gesicki MIA at SF
7.	Tyler Higbee LA at WAS
8.	Dalton Schultz DAL vs. NYG Note: (Thigh) Expected to play in Week 5 against the Giants. Removed from the injury list on Wednesday.*
9.	*Zach Ertz PHI at PIT Note: The Niners were hyper-focused on Ertz, who had four catches for nine yards.
10.	*Eric Ebron PIT vs. PHI Note: The Eagles have struggled against most tight ends all season.
11.	Hunter Henry LAC at NO
12.	Rob Gronkowski TB at CHI Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Tuesday's practice. Removed from the injury list.*
13.	Hayden Hurst ATL vs. CAR
14.	Evan Engram NYG at DAL
15.	Jimmy Graham CHI vs. TB
16.	Jared Cook NO vs. LAC Note: (Groin) Limited all week in practice, listed as questionable.*
17.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at CLE
18.	Logan Thomas WAS vs. LAR
19.	Greg Olsen SEA vs. MIN
20.	*Darren Fells HOU vs. JAX Note: Could be very busy this week if Jordan Akins (concussion) can't play.
21.	Chris Herndon NYJ vs. ARI
22.	Dawson Knox BUF at TEN
23.	Tyler Eifert JAC at HOU Note: Suffered a possible concussion against his former team. Cleared of any concussion and should play this week.*
24.	Drew Sample CIN at BAL
25.	Ian Thomas CAR at ATL
26.	Austin Hooper CLE vs. IND Note: David Njoku activated from IR - the Browns now have a three-headed monster at TE.*
27.	Richard Rodgers PHI at PIT
28.	Irv Smith MIN at SEA
29.	Dan Arnold ARZ at NYJ
30.	David Njoku CLE vs. IND
31.	Gerald Everett LA at WAS
32.	Will Dissly SEA vs. MIN Note: (Achilles) Limited practice Wednesday.*
33.	Jack Doyle IND at CLE
34.	Harrison Bryant CLE vs. IND Note: David Njoku (knee) activated from IR.*
35.	Jordan Akins HOU vs. JAX Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Vikings. Limited participation in Thursday's practice. He's also dealing with an ankle issue. INACTIVE.*
36.	*O.J. Howard TB at CHI Note: Howard suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and is out for the season.
37.	Jake Butt DEN at
38.	Albert Okwuegbunam DEN at
39.	Noah Fant DEN at Note: (Ankle) Unlikely to play in Week 5 and is considered 'week-to-week' for subsequent weeks. Making some progress in working out on the side.*

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. LAC
2.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN at SEA
4.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. LV
5.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIN
6.	Amari Cooper DAL vs. NYG
7.	George Kittle SF vs. MIA
8.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. BUF
9.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LV
10.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. TB
11.	Adam Thielen MIN at SEA Note: (Shoulder) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday.*
12.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. MIN
13.	Travis Kelce KC vs. LV
14.	James Conner PIT vs. PHI
15.	Chris Carson SEA vs. MIN Note: Carson not only played in Week 4, but played well, scoring twice. He briefly was evaluated for a concussion but was cleared and returned. (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday.*
16.	Josh Jacobs LV at KC
17.	Keenan Allen LAC at NO
18.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at NYJ
19.	Calvin Ridley ATL vs. CAR Note: Frustrating shutout on Monday night, including a potential touchdown late where Matt Ryan underthrew the ball. Was the Packers' defense just that good, or was Ridley less than 100 percent? Limited at Wednesday's practice, and was officially limited Thursday as well, but at least was seen running crisp routes at the beginning of practice Thursday. Cleared from the injury list despite being limited again Friday.*
20.	Odell Beckham CLE vs. IND Note: (Toe) Limited practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Full participant Friday, won't carry an injury designation.*
21.	Stefon Diggs BUF at TEN
22.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. CIN Note: (Thigh) Added to the injury list on Thursday after a full practice Wednesday. Expected to play.*
23.	James Robinson JAC at HOU
24.	Miles Sanders PHI at PIT
25.	Joe Mixon CIN at BAL Note: Finally had a big game, which included six catches (and none for Giovani Bernard). Added to the injury list Thursday with a shin injury and was limited at practice. Practiced without problems Friday, expected to play.*
26.	Mike Davis CAR at ATL
27.	*Jonathan Taylor IND at CLE Note: Clearly the Colts' best back, but having to share the workload with both Hines and Wilkins puts a pretty big drag on his value.
28.	DJ Chark JAC at HOU
29.	Tyler Boyd CIN at BAL
30.	Cooper Kupp LA at WAS
31.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. PHI Note: No longer in the concussion protocol. (Toe) Sat out Wednesday's practice but practiced in full Thursday.*
32.	Kareem Hunt CLE vs. IND Note: Hunt was working through a groin injury last week, which is why D'Ernest Johnson was used so much last week after Nick Chubb got hurt. This is shaping up similar to last week - Hunt has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*
33.	*Kenyan Drake ARZ at NYJ Note: (Chest) Worked out without limitations on Monday and should be back inaction, but of larger concern is his lack of performance so far, especially in the passing game, where he's been targeted only five times.
34.	Darren Waller LV at KC Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. Removed from the injury list.*
35.	Justin Jefferson MIN at SEA
36.	DeVante Parker MIA at SF Note: Shook off an early ankle injury to post a 110-yard day. Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday.*
37.	CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NYG
38.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. PHI Note: (Knee) Sat out Wednesday's practice for a veteran's day off but was back at a full practice Thursday.*
39.	Robby Anderson CAR at ATL
40.	Robert Woods LA at WAS
41.	Jerick McKinnon SF vs. MIA Note: Has scored each week this season, but now has to share carries with Raheem Mostert.*
42.	Todd Gurley ATL vs. CAR
43.	David Johnson HOU vs. JAX
44.	Devin Singletary BUF at TEN
45.	Antonio Gibson WAS vs. LAR
46.	Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LAR Note: I left McLaurin's production on my bench in one league due to the hip injury that forced him on the injury list late in the week. (Hip) Limited practice on Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
47.	Darius Slayton NYG at DAL
48.	DJ Moore CAR at ATL
49.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. LAC
50.	Will Fuller HOU vs. JAX Note: Big bump up with both C.J. Henderson and Myles Jack out.*
51.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. ARI
52.	Jonnu Smith TEN vs. BUF
53.	*Ronald Jones TB at CHI Note: Jones was really effective running the ball, but also dropped three passes (two officially - one drop was wiped out via penalty).
54.	Mark Ingram BAL vs. CIN
55.	Myles Gaskin MIA at SF
56.	David Montgomery CHI vs. TB
57.	Joshua Kelley LAC at NO
58.	Marquise Brown BAL vs. CIN Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice but practiced in full Thursday. Full practice again Friday, expected to play despite a questionable designation.*
59.	Corey Davis TEN vs. BUF Note: Placed on the COVID-IR list.*
60.	Tee Higgins CIN at BAL
61.	T.Y. Hilton IND at CLE
62.	Laviska Shenault JAC at HOU Note: (Hamstring) Limited both on Wednesday and Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
63.	John Brown BUF at TEN Note: (Calf) Listed as limited on Thursday - came up hobbling after one of Thursday's reps. Limited again Saturday, listed as questionable for Tuesday.*
64.	*Michael Gallup DAL vs. NYG Note: Only five targets in a game where Dak Prescott threw for 500+ yards? Ugh.
65.	Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. MIA
66.	Greg Ward PHI at PIT
67.	Latavius Murray NO vs. LAC
68.	Devonta Freeman NYG at DAL
69.	Mike Gesicki MIA at SF
70.	Tyler Higbee LA at WAS
71.	Dalton Schultz DAL vs. NYG Note: (Thigh) Expected to play in Week 5 against the Giants. Removed from the injury list on Wednesday.*
72.	*Darrell Henderson LA at WAS Note: Henderson took a backseat to Malcolm Brown in the Rams' backfield Sunday, and now Cam Akers could return.
73.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. LAC
74.	Russell Gage ATL vs. CAR
75.	Zach Pascal IND at CLE
76.	Jarvis Landry CLE vs. IND
77.	David Moore SEA vs. MIN
78.	Christian Kirk ARZ at NYJ
79.	Hunter Renfrow LV at KC
80.	A.J. Green CIN at BAL
81.	Mecole Hardman KC vs. LV
82.	Nelson Agholor LV at KC

Kickers

1.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. CIN
2.	*Harrison Butker KC vs. LV Note: Missed another extra point on Monday night.
3.	Wil Lutz NO vs. LAC
4.	Robbie Gould SF vs. MIA
5.	Jason Myers SEA vs. MIN
6.	Michael Badgley LAC at NO
7.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. PHI
8.	Rodrigo Blankenship IND at CLE
9.	Stephen Gostkowski TEN vs. BUF
10.	Greg Zuerlein DAL vs. NYG
11.	Joey Slye CAR at ATL
12.	Samuel Sloman LA at WAS
13.	Jake Elliott PHI at PIT
14.	Zane Gonzalez ARZ at NYJ
15.	Jason Sanders MIA at SF
16.	Younghoe Koo ATL vs. CAR Note: (Groin) Full participant in Wednesday's practice.*
17.	Ryan Succop TB at CHI
18.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. JAX
19.	Daniel Carlson LV at KC
20.	Graham Gano NYG at DAL
21.	Stephen Hauschka JAC at HOU Note: (Knee) Not on the injury list and should kick this week for the Jags.*
22.	Randy Bullock CIN at BAL
23.	Dan Bailey MIN at SEA
24.	Tyler Bass BUF at TEN
25.	Cody Parkey CLE vs. IND
26.	Sam Ficken NYJ vs. ARI
27.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. TB
28.	Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. LAR
29.	*Aldrick Rosas at Note: Automatically reverts to the practice squad as the Jaguars' extra player as the Jags await the status of Stephen Hauschka.
30.	*Elliott Fry at Note: Reverted back to the practice squad to begin the week.
31.	Brandon McManus DEN at
32.	Nick Folk NE at

Defenses

1.	San Francisco 49ers vs. MIA
2.	Los Angeles Rams at WAS
3.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. PHI
4.	Baltimore Ravens vs. CIN
5.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CHI
6.	*Arizona Cardinals at NYJ Note: This week's winner of the 'playing the Jets' lottery.
7.	Indianapolis Colts at CLE
8.	*Kansas City Chiefs vs. LV Note: Another pretty good matchup this week against the Raiders.
9.	Buffalo Bills at TEN
10.	New Orleans Saints vs. LAC
11.	Philadelphia Eagles at PIT
12.	Cleveland Browns vs. IND
13.	Jacksonville Jaguars at HOU
14.	New York Jets vs. ARI
15.	Houston Texans vs. JAX
16.	Chicago Bears vs. TB
17.	Seattle Seahawks vs. MIN
18.	Los Angeles Chargers at NO
19.	*Dallas Cowboys vs. NYG Note: Provided zero resistance against the Browns - but the Giants are here to test out the theory that anyone can score against them.
20.	Cincinnati Bengals at BAL
21.	Tennessee Titans vs. BUF
22.	New York Giants at DAL
23.	Carolina Panthers at ATL
24.	Miami Dolphins at SF
25.	Washington Football Team vs. LAR
26.	Minnesota Vikings at SEA
27.	Atlanta Falcons vs. CAR
28.	Las Vegas Raiders at KC