This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***BYE WEEKS - Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Tennessee. First posted Tuesday, 10/28. Updated Sunday, 11/2***
Jeff Erickson is at a conference this week so Vlad Sedler is taking over for Week 9. Be gentle.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be
***BYE WEEKS - Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Tennessee. First posted Tuesday, 10/28. Updated Sunday, 11/2***
Jeff Erickson is at a conference this week so Vlad Sedler is taking over for Week 9. Be gentle.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
***BYE WEEKS - Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Tennessee. First posted Tuesday, 10/28. Updated Sunday, 11/2***
Quarterback
1. | Andrew Luck IND at NYG |
2. | Peyton Manning DEN at NE |
3. | *Drew Brees NO at Car Note: Brees has thrown for over 300 yards in five of seven games this year. |
4. | Tom Brady NE vs. Den |
5. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. StL Note: Kaepernick threw for 343 yards and 3 TD passes against the Rams in Week 6. |
6. | *Russell Wilson SEA vs. Oak Note: Vegas line has the Seahawks favored by two touchdowns. Unless the Raiders keep this one competitive, Wilson may not need to throw much in the second half. |
7. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NO |
8. | Nick Foles PHI at Hou |
9. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Dal |
10. | Philip Rivers SD at Mia |
11. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. SD |
12. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Ind |
13. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Jax |
14. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Bal |
15. | *Alex Smith KC vs. NYJ Note: Smith has only topped 250 passes yards once this season, throwing one TD or less in five of seven games, but faces a Jets team allowing 2.75 TDs per game. |
16. | Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU vs. Phi |
17. | *Robert Griffin WAS at Min Note: Griffin has been cleared and will start on Sunday. |
18. | Brian Hoyer CLE vs. TB |
19. | Joe Flacco BAL at Pit |
20. | *Michael Vick NYJ at KC Note: The Geno Smith Era may be on temporary hiatus after he threw three picks in the first quarter. Vick faired a tad better, including 69 rushing yards. Will start on Sunday. |
21. | Brandon Weeden DAL vs. Ari Note: Weeden starting. The Cardinals allow a league-high 303 passing yards-per-game. |
22. | Derek Carr OAK at Sea |
23. | Teddy Bridgewater MIN vs. Was |
24. | Blake Bortles JAC at Cin |
25. | Mike Glennon TB at Cle |
26. | Austin Davis STL at SF |
27. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Ari Note: Romo took a hard hit on MNF, but returned in the fourth quarter. Diagnosed with back contusion. Romo did not practice this week, officially questionable.***Romo is out, Weeden starting*** |
28. | Colt McCoy WAS at Min |
29. | Geno Smith NYJ at KC |
30. | Josh McCown TB at Cle |
Running Backs
1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Phi |
2. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Ari Note: Murray has triple-digit rushing yards in every game this year. Cardinals limit running backs to a league-low 3.3 YPC. When immovable forces collide. |
3. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
4. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Hou |
5. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Oak Note: Lynch has only one game with over 100 rushing yards (Week 1), but Raiders allow 130 rushing yards a game and are 14.5 point underdogs. |
6. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. NYJ |
7. | Andre Ellington ARZ at Dal |
8. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND at NYG |
9. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
10. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. SD |
11. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Den Note: If Belichick continues to alternate Vereen with Gray the way he did with Ridley, it's Vereen's turn. 40% chance of snow Sunday may dictate a battle on the ground. |
12. | Frank Gore SF vs. StL |
13. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Was |
14. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Jax |
15. | Chris Ivory NYJ at KC |
16. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Cin Note: Robinson has run away with the starting job running for 100+ over his last two games. The Bengals allow 141 rushing yards-per-game (fourth worst mark in NFL). |
17. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at NE Note: Hillman 'landed funny' on his shoulder in practice on Wednesday. Limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but should be fine by game time.***Hillman was a full-go at practice Friday, looks fine for the weekend.*** |
18. | Alfred Morris WAS at Min |
19. | *Justin Forsett BAL at Pit Note: Forsett has been incredibly efficient (5.5 YPC), but was vultured twice at the goal-line by Taliaferro in Week 8.***Forsett practiced Friday and listed as probable.*** |
20. | Branden Oliver SD at Mia |
21. | Ben Tate CLE vs. TB |
22. | *Bobby Rainey TB at Cle Note: Bobby Rainey is an intriguing Flex start and potential value play in weekly leagues given how incredibly inefficient Doug Martin has been this year.***Rainey should be the lead back this weekend with Sims helping out on passing downs*** |
23. | Darren McFadden OAK at Sea |
24. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO |
25. | Andre Williams NYG vs. Ind |
26. | Travaris Cadet NO at Car |
27. | Darren Sproles PHI at Hou |
28. | Jonas Gray NE vs. Den |
29. | Tre Mason STL at SF |
30. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO |
31. | Trent Richardson IND at NYG |
32. | *Juwan Thompson DEN at NE Note: Thompson played the Mike Tolbert role in Week 8, scoring on both of his goal-line carries. He's a versatile and physical player who was dubbed |
33. | Charles Sims TB at Cle Note: (Ankle) - Eligible to be activated off IR any day now, fantasy owners and Bucs' fans eagerly await this week's waiver wire darling to resurrect their rushing attack. That's a lot to ask of someone who has yet to play an NFL snap.***Sims has been activated. He was a receiving threat in college and should assist in the screen game.*** |
34. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. TB Note: Crowell received only one carry against the Raiders last week. |
35. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at Pit |
36. | Benny Cunningham STL at SF |
37. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Phi |
38. | Knile Davis KC vs. NYJ |
39. | Chris Johnson NYJ at KC |
40. | Terrance West CLE vs. TB |
41. | Roy Helu WAS at Min |
42. | Matt Asiata MIN vs. Was |
43. | Zac Stacy STL at SF |
44. | *Christine Michael SEA vs. Oak Note: Michael received four carries in Week 8 and may be given some work this weekend if the Seahawks can build a healthy lead early on. |
45. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Oak |
46. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. StL |
47. | LeGarrette Blount PIT vs. Bal |
48. | Marion Grice ARZ at Dal |
49. | Peyton Hillis NYG vs. Ind |
50. | *Bernard Pierce BAL at Pit Note: Pierce was a healthy inactive in Week 8. |
51. | *Donald Brown SD at Mia Note: (Concussion) - Brown has been cleared and should receive 5-10 carries against the Dolphins. |
52. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at KC Note: Powell received one more carry than Chris Johnson in Week 8 (4-3). |
53. | *Doug Martin TB at Cle Note: (Ankle) - Unlikely to play. |
54. | Joseph Randle DAL vs. Ari |
55. | Chris Polk PHI at Hou |
56. | Toby Gerhart JAC at Cin |
57. | Brandon Bolden NE vs. Den |
58. | Chris Ogbonnaya CAR vs. NO |
59. | Maurice Jones-Drew OAK at Sea |
60. | Storm Johnson JAC at Cin |
61. | Jordan Todman JAC at Cin |
62. | Damien Williams MIA vs. SD |
63. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. SD |
64. | De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. NYJ |
65. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Ari |
66. | Jonathan Grimes HOU vs. Phi |
67. | Dan Herron IND at NYG |
68. | Latavius Murray OAK at Sea |
69. | Ronnie Brown SD at Mia |
70. | James White NE vs. Den |
71. | *Stepfan Taylor ARZ at Dal Note: (Strained Calf) - Taylor may miss significant time. Marion Grice will serve as the change-of-pace back. |
72. | *Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Jax Note: (Hip) - ***Bernard is out, fire up Hill.*** |
73. | *Khiry Robinson NO at Car Note: (Forearm) - Robinson did not practice on Tuesday. |
74. | *Pierre Thomas NO at Car Note: (Rib/Shoulder) - Thomas did not practice on Tuesday. |
75. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. NO Note: (Thigh) - Whittaker missed last game and may be a healthy scratch with De'Angelo Williams back in the mix. The Panthers parted ways with Darrin Reaves on Tuesday. |
76. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Mia Note: (Knee) - Mathews is inching towards a return to action, though the Chargers may play it safe and hold him out until after their Week 10 bye. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Ari |
2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
3. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at NE |
4. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Hou |
5. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NYG |
6. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at NE |
7. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Jax Note: (Toe) - Green expects to play in Week 9. A matchup against the Jags is a great way to get back into the swing of things.Green is listed as questionable but is on track to play barring any pre-game setbacks.***Green slated to play*** |
8. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. NO |
9. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. SD |
10. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Phi |
11. | Steve Smith BAL at Pit |
12. | Vincent Jackson TB at Cle |
13. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Min Note: Jackson has 115 or more receiving yards in three of his last four and is averaging 20.8 yards-per-catch. |
14. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Phi |
15. | *Michael Floyd ARZ at Dal Note: Look for Floyd to bounce back after last week's infamous goose egg. |
16. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Dal |
17. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Ind |
18. | *Mike Evans TB at Cle Note: Evans caught 4-of-7 targets for a career-high 78 yards on Sunday and should receive more targets going forward. |
19. | Keenan Allen SD at Mia |
20. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL |
21. | Brandin Cooks NO at Car |
22. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Oak |
23. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Ari |
24. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Min |
25. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Jax |
26. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Den |
27. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Ind |
28. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Den |
29. | Allen Robinson JAC at Cin |
30. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
31. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. NYJ Note: Bowe has no TDs on the year and has only surpassed 80 yards in two of his last 30 regular season games but gets a juicy matchup with a Jets squad that allows 2.75 passing TDs a game this year. |
32. | *Andrew Hawkins CLE vs. TB Note: Hawkins found the end-zone for the first time on Sunday and has an even 200 receiving yards in his last two games. Will be even more heavily relied upon with Cameron out. |
33. | *Reggie Wayne IND at NYG Note: (Elbow) - ***Wayne practiced this week and looks on track to play. Bump Moncrief down a tad.*** |
34. | Eric Decker NYJ at KC |
35. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Cin |
36. | Wes Welker DEN at NE |
37. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Bal |
38. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. StL |
39. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Was |
40. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Was |
41. | Percy Harvin NYJ at KC |
42. | Donte Moncrief IND at NYG |
43. | *Andre Holmes OAK at Sea Note: Downgrade Holmes if you think Richard Sherman will stick to him for most of the game. |
44. | Malcom Floyd SD at Mia |
45. | *Kenny Britt STL at SF Note: Britt figures to benefit the most from Brian Quick's season-ending injury - for whatever that's worth in the Rams' sub par passing game.***Britt is probable, but appears ready to go for Sunday.*** |
46. | Torrey Smith BAL at Pit |
47. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. SD |
48. | Steve Johnson SF vs. StL |
49. | James Jones OAK at Sea |
50. | John Brown ARZ at Dal |
51. | Kenny Stills NO at Car |
52. | Jordan Matthews PHI at Hou |
53. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Oak |
54. | *Markus Wheaton PIT vs. Bal Note: Wheaton scored his first touchdown of the season on Sunday and is not dead to us yet. |
55. | *Stedman Bailey STL at SF Note: Bailey and Chris Givens will step in to take the place of Brian Quick who is out for the season. Bailey has better long term potential. |
56. | Hakeem Nicks IND at NYG |
57. | Riley Cooper PHI at Hou |
58. | Miles Austin CLE vs. TB |
59. | Louis Murphy TB at Cle |
60. | Eddie Royal SD at Mia |
61. | Brandon Lloyd SF vs. StL |
62. | Lance Moore PIT vs. Bal |
63. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Oak |
64. | Andre Roberts WAS at Min |
65. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Cin Note: Lee was on the field for just 23 snaps against the Dolphins. He's currently the fourth passing option behind Robinson, Shorts and Harbor but his long term upside remains high. |
66. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at KC |
67. | Jarius Wright MIN vs. Was |
68. | Allen Hurns JAC at Cin |
69. | Brice Butler OAK at Sea |
70. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. SD |
71. | Jerricho Cotchery CAR vs. NO |
72. | Chris Givens STL at SF |
73. | Travis Benjamin CLE vs. TB |
74. | Tavon Austin STL at SF |
75. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Den |
76. | *Kenbrell Thompkins OAK at Sea Note: Thompkins saw more targets (8) than Andre Holmes (7) on Sunday, but managed just 34 yards receiving. |
77. | Brandon Tate CIN vs. Jax |
78. | Taylor Gabriel CLE vs. TB |
79. | Darrius Heyward-Bey PIT vs. Bal |
80. | Bruce Ellington SF vs. StL |
81. | Ricardo Lockette SEA vs. Oak |
82. | Greg Little CIN vs. Jax |
83. | Rishard Matthews MIA vs. SD |
84. | Preston Parker NYG vs. Ind |
85. | Jason Avant CAR vs. NO |
86. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. NYJ Note: (Groin) - Avery has already been ruled out for the game. |
Tight Ends
1. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Den Note: Three touchdowns last week, ho-hum. Healthy Gronk is back. |
2. | Julius Thomas DEN at NE |
3. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: The Saints have only allowed one tight end touchdown, but have yet to face a TE of Olsen's caliber this year. |
4. | *Jimmy Graham NO at Car Note: A limited Graham is still a better option than two-thirds of the league's tight ends. |
5. | Jordan Reed WAS at Min |
6. | Dwayne Allen IND at NYG |
7. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. NYJ Note: Jets have allowed the most touchdowns to tight ends this year (9). His ribs didn't seem to bother him last week and he led the Chiefs in targets (6). |
8. | *Antonio Gates SD at Mia Note: Six of Gates' nine TDs this year have come at home. Last three years: 11-of-18 at home. He's on the road this week. |
9. | Vernon Davis SF vs. StL |
10. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Ind |
11. | Zach Ertz PHI at Hou |
12. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Ari |
13. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal |
14. | Clay Harbor JAC at Cin |
15. | Jace Amaro NYJ at KC |
16. | Jared Cook STL at SF |
17. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Jax |
18. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at Cle Note: ASJ must be battling fellow rookie tight end Jace Amaro in some sort of 'drop-off'. So much potential as a big red zone target, but can't catch the ball |
19. | *Owen Daniels BAL at Pit Note: (Knee) - ***Daniels is a game-time decision. The Ravens and Steelers kickoff Sunday night at 8:30pm EST, so unless you're using Miller, Crockett (SNF) or Allen, Fleener or Donnell (MNF) at TE, Daniels is risky to wait on.*** |
20. | Coby Fleener IND at NYG |
21. | Charles Clay MIA vs. SD |
22. | Niles Paul WAS at Min |
23. | Tim Wright NE vs. Den |
24. | Ladarius Green SD at Mia |
25. | Cooper Helfet SEA vs. Oak |
26. | *Jim Dray CLE vs. TB Note: Found the end zone last week, but don't expect this Sunday to be 'Dray-Day', even if Cameron is out. |
27. | *Mychal Rivera OAK at Sea Note: If Rivera matches or surpasses his career high 83 yards from Week 8 this week, I will retire from playing fantasy football. |
28. | Luke Willson SEA vs. Oak |
29. | Chase Ford MIN vs. Was |
30. | John Carlson ARZ at Dal |
31. | Garrett Graham HOU vs. Phi |
32. | Gavin Escobar DAL vs. Ari |
33. | Daniel Fells NYG vs. Ind |
34. | Ben Watson NO at Car |
35. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ at KC |
36. | Josh Hill NO at Car |
37. | Crockett Gillmore BAL at Pit |
38. | Dion Sims MIA vs. SD |
39. | Anthony Fasano KC vs. NYJ |
40. | Derek Carrier SF vs. StL |
41. | *Jordan Cameron CLE vs. TB Note: (Concussion) - Cameron's prognosis for Week 9 does not look good. ***Cameron has been ruled out. Dray and Barnidge are not ideal substitutes.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Phi |
2. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Ari |
3. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal |
4. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Den Note: Three touchdowns last week, ho-hum. Healthy Gronk is back. |
5. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Ari Note: Murray has triple-digit rushing yards in every game this year. Cardinals limit running backs to a league-low 3.3 YPC. When immovable forces collide. |
6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at NE |
7. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal |
8. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Hou |
9. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. NYJ |
10. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NYG |
11. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Hou |
12. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Oak Note: Lynch has only one game with over 100 rushing yards (Week 1), but Raiders allow 130 rushing yards a game and are 14.5 point underdogs. |
13. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at NE |
14. | Julius Thomas DEN at NE |
15. | Andre Ellington ARZ at Dal |
16. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND at NYG |
17. | *Jimmy Graham NO at Car Note: A limited Graham is still a better option than two-thirds of the league's tight ends. |
18. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: The Saints have only allowed one tight end touchdown, but have yet to face a TE of Olsen's caliber this year. |
19. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Jax Note: (Toe) - Green expects to play in Week 9. A matchup against the Jags is a great way to get back into the swing of things.Green is listed as questionable but is on track to play barring any pre-game setbacks.***Green slated to play*** |
20. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. NO |
21. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. SD |
22. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Den Note: If Belichick continues to alternate Vereen with Gray the way he did with Ridley, it's Vereen's turn. 40% chance of snow Sunday may dictate a battle on the ground. |
23. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Phi |
24. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
25. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. SD |
26. | Dwayne Allen IND at NYG |
27. | Steve Smith BAL at Pit |
28. | Vincent Jackson TB at Cle |
29. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Phi |
30. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Min Note: Jackson has 115 or more receiving yards in three of his last four and is averaging 20.8 yards-per-catch. |
31. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at NE Note: Hillman 'landed funny' on his shoulder in practice on Wednesday. Limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but should be fine by game time.***Hillman was a full-go at practice Friday, looks fine for the weekend.*** |
32. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Ind |
33. | *Michael Floyd ARZ at Dal Note: Look for Floyd to bounce back after last week's infamous goose egg. |
34. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Dal |
35. | Jordan Reed WAS at Min |
36. | Frank Gore SF vs. StL |
37. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. NYJ Note: Jets have allowed the most touchdowns to tight ends this year (9). His ribs didn't seem to bother him last week and he led the Chiefs in targets (6). |
38. | *Mike Evans TB at Cle Note: Evans caught 4-of-7 targets for a career-high 78 yards on Sunday and should receive more targets going forward. |
39. | *Antonio Gates SD at Mia Note: Six of Gates' nine TDs this year have come at home. Last three years: 11-of-18 at home. He's on the road this week. |
40. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Was |
41. | Keenan Allen SD at Mia |
42. | Chris Ivory NYJ at KC |
43. | Brandin Cooks NO at Car |
44. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Cin Note: Robinson has run away with the starting job running for 100+ over his last two games. The Bengals allow 141 rushing yards-per-game (fourth worst mark in NFL). |
45. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Min |
46. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Ari |
47. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
48. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL |
49. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Jax |
50. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Den |
51. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Ind |
52. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Oak |
53. | *Justin Forsett BAL at Pit Note: Forsett has been incredibly efficient (5.5 YPC), but was vultured twice at the goal-line by Taliaferro in Week 8.***Forsett practiced Friday and listed as probable.*** |
54. | Brandon LaFell NE vs. Den |
55. | *Andrew Hawkins CLE vs. TB Note: Hawkins found the end-zone for the first time on Sunday and has an even 200 receiving yards in his last two games. Will be even more heavily relied upon with Cameron out. |
56. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Ari |
57. | Alfred Morris WAS at Min |
58. | Eric Decker NYJ at KC |
59. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Ind |
60. | Branden Oliver SD at Mia |
61. | Ben Tate CLE vs. TB |
62. | Zach Ertz PHI at Hou |
63. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Jax |
64. | *Bobby Rainey TB at Cle Note: Bobby Rainey is an intriguing Flex start and potential value play in weekly leagues given how incredibly inefficient Doug Martin has been this year.***Rainey should be the lead back this weekend with Sims helping out on passing downs*** |
65. | Allen Robinson JAC at Cin |
66. | Wes Welker DEN at NE |
67. | Darren Sproles PHI at Hou |
68. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. NYJ Note: Bowe has no TDs on the year and has only surpassed 80 yards in two of his last 30 regular season games but gets a juicy matchup with a Jets squad that allows 2.75 passing TDs a game this year. |
69. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Cin |
70. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. StL |
71. | Darren McFadden OAK at Sea |
72. | Travaris Cadet NO at Car |
73. | Donte Moncrief IND at NYG |
74. | *Reggie Wayne IND at NYG Note: (Elbow) - ***Wayne practiced this week and looks on track to play. Bump Moncrief down a tad.*** |
75. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Bal |
76. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Was |
77. | *Andre Holmes OAK at Sea Note: Downgrade Holmes if you think Richard Sherman will stick to him for most of the game. |
78. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Was |
79. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO |
80. | Andre Williams NYG vs. Ind |
81. | James Jones OAK at Sea |
82. | Tre Mason STL at SF |
83. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO |
84. | Trent Richardson IND at NYG |
85. | Clay Harbor JAC at Cin |
86. | *Kenny Britt STL at SF Note: Britt figures to benefit the most from Brian Quick's season-ending injury - for whatever that's worth in the Rams' sub par passing game.***Britt is probable, but appears ready to go for Sunday.*** |
87. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Bal |
88. | Malcom Floyd SD at Mia |
89. | *Doug Martin TB at Cle Note: (Ankle) - Unlikely to play. |
90. | Jared Cook STL at SF |
91. | Torrey Smith BAL at Pit |
92. | Jonas Gray NE vs. Den |
93. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at Pit |
94. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. SD |
95. | Steve Johnson SF vs. StL |
96. | John Brown ARZ at Dal |
97. | Kenny Stills NO at Car |
98. | Jordan Matthews PHI at Hou |
99. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. TB Note: Crowell received only one carry against the Raiders last week. |
100. | *Stedman Bailey STL at SF Note: Bailey and Chris Givens will step in to take the place of Brian Quick who is out for the season. Bailey has better long term potential. |
Kickers
1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Den |
2. | *Dan Bailey DAL vs. Ari Note: Note: A measly one point in Week 8, but opportunities may come a-plenty this week if Cardinals' run defense and/or Weeden stall offensive drives. |
3. | Nick Novak SD at Mia |
4. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NYG |
5. | Phil Dawson SF vs. StL |
6. | *Brandon McManus DEN at NE Note: Note: Manning's effectiveness is McManus owners' worst nightmare, but a potentially sloppy game in Boston snow (40% chance) can hinder that efficiency. |
7. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Oak |
8. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Dal |
9. | Justin Tucker BAL at Pit |
10. | *Randy Bullock HOU vs. Phi Note: Note: Bullock feels underrated in fantasy circles. Had his second straight double-digit scoring week and is now 15-for-17 on field goal attempts. |
11. | Cairo Santos KC vs. NYJ |
12. | Cody Parkey PHI at Hou |
13. | Shayne Graham NO at Car |
14. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Bal |
15. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Was |
16. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. SD |
17. | Nick Folk NYJ at KC |
18. | *Josh Brown NYG vs. Ind Note: Note: One of only four kickers still perfect on the year on field goals (7-for-7), but with half the opportunities. Novak (SD), Catanzaro (ARI) and Vinatieri (IND) all 14-14 or higher. |
19. | Graham Gano CAR vs. NO |
20. | Billy Cundiff CLE vs. TB |
21. | Greg Zuerlein STL at SF |
22. | Patrick Murray TB at Cle |
23. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Jax |
24. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Sea |
25. | Kai Forbath WAS at Min |
26. | Josh Scobee JAC at Cin |
Defenses
1. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. NYJ |
2. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jax |
3. | San Francisco 49ers vs. StL |
4. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Oak |
5. | Cleveland Browns vs. TB |
6. | Baltimore Ravens at Pit |
7. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Was |
8. | *Arizona Cardinals at Dal Note: Note: Cornerback Patrick Peterson left last week's game with a concussion and must clear league protocol before returning. |
9. | Houston Texans vs. Phi |
10. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Ari |
11. | Indianapolis Colts at NYG |
12. | Philadelphia Eagles at Hou |
13. | New England Patriots vs. Den |
14. | Denver Broncos at NE |
15. | Miami Dolphins vs. SD |
16. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Bal |
17. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cle |
18. | Washington Redskins at Min |
19. | New York Jets at KC |
20. | New Orleans Saints at Car |
21. | San Diego Chargers at Mia |
22. | *Carolina Panthers vs. NO Note: Note: The defense were much improved in Week 8 allowing only 13 points to the Seahawks. The Panthers allowed 34.8 points-per-game over their previous five. |
23. | New York Giants vs. Ind |
24. | *St. Louis Rams at SF Note: Note: The Rams are still dealing with a handful of injuries including cornerbacks Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson. |
25. | Oakland Raiders at Sea |
26. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Cin |