Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Rankings

Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Rankings

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB at NYG
2.Tom Brady NE vs. Ind
3.Drew Brees NO vs. Det
4.Cam Newton CAR at TB
5.Eli Manning NYG vs. GB
Note: Competing with Vince Young for the best garbage time fantasy production for the week.
6.Tony Romo DAL at Ari
7.*Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cin
Note: Modest performance against the Chiefs, but got through the game without aggravating his thumb injury. Tweaked the thumb in practice Thursday, but he'll still start Sunday.
8.*Matthew Stafford DET at NO
Note: Practiced without a glove or splint on his injured throwing finger. He was really inaccurate on downfield passes against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
9.Tim Tebow DEN at Min
10.Matt Ryan ATL at Hou
11.*Vince Young PHI at Sea
Note: Young will get the start over Michael Vick for a third straight week on Thursday.
12.Philip Rivers SD at Jac
Note: The offensive line woes are really stacking up for Rivers.
13.Matt Moore MIA vs. Oak
14.Carson Palmer OAK at Mia
Note: Threw for 301 yards despite not having Jacoby Ford or Denarius Moore.
15.Alex Smith SF vs. StL
16.Joe Flacco BAL at Cle
17.Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Buf
18.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Ten
19.Mark Sanchez NYJ at Was
Note: Sanchez's four touchdowns papered over an otherwise sloppy performance. Yes, that still seems incongruous after typing it, but it

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB at NYG
2.Tom Brady NE vs. Ind
3.Drew Brees NO vs. Det
4.Cam Newton CAR at TB
5.Eli Manning NYG vs. GB
Note: Competing with Vince Young for the best garbage time fantasy production for the week.
6.Tony Romo DAL at Ari
7.*Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cin
Note: Modest performance against the Chiefs, but got through the game without aggravating his thumb injury. Tweaked the thumb in practice Thursday, but he'll still start Sunday.
8.*Matthew Stafford DET at NO
Note: Practiced without a glove or splint on his injured throwing finger. He was really inaccurate on downfield passes against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
9.Tim Tebow DEN at Min
10.Matt Ryan ATL at Hou
11.*Vince Young PHI at Sea
Note: Young will get the start over Michael Vick for a third straight week on Thursday.
12.Philip Rivers SD at Jac
Note: The offensive line woes are really stacking up for Rivers.
13.Matt Moore MIA vs. Oak
14.Carson Palmer OAK at Mia
Note: Threw for 301 yards despite not having Jacoby Ford or Denarius Moore.
15.Alex Smith SF vs. StL
16.Joe Flacco BAL at Cle
17.Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Buf
18.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Ten
19.Mark Sanchez NYJ at Was
Note: Sanchez's four touchdowns papered over an otherwise sloppy performance. Yes, that still seems incongruous after typing it, but it really wasn't a great game from Sanchez.
20.Caleb Hanie CHI vs. KC
21.Andy Dalton CIN at Pit
22.*Tarvaris Jackson SEA vs. Phi
Note: Still playing through a torn pectoral. The Niners are pretty close to clinching the NFC West - once that happens, the Seahawks could choose to shut down Jackson and play Charlie Whitehurst. Egads!
23.Christian Ponder MIN vs. Den
24.Josh Johnson TB vs. Car
25.*Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Dal
Note: The Cardinals are optimistic that Kolb (toe) can play this week.
26.*Rex Grossman WAS vs. NYJ
Note: 'Probable' with a shoulder injury.
27.*T.J. Yates HOU vs. Atl
Note: Presumably the starter for at least this week, perhaps longer - the Texans are bringing in the likes of Jeff Garcia, Jake Delhomme and Brodie Croyle to try out. Kellen Clemens currently is the backup.
28.*Colt McCoy CLE vs. Bal
Note: McCoy hurt his elbow in the loss to the Bengals.
29.*Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. SD
Note: Before he was fired, coach Jack Del Rio gave Gabbert a vote of confidence.
30.*Sam Bradford STL at SF
Note: Aggravated his ankle injury in the loss to the Cardinals. The team hopes he'll be able to practice Wednesday. Very limited in Friday's practice. Game-time decision. *** Rams activated Tom Brandstater from the practice squad Friday - doesn't speak well towards Bradford's chances of playing. ***
31.*Dan Orlovsky IND at NE
Note: Starting ahead of Curtis Painter at New England. Should be capable of steering home that 0-16 quite capably - after all, he has prior experience.
32.*Tyler Palko KC at Chi
Note: Palko officially is still the starter, but will split first-team reps with Orton on Wednesday. Haley reiterated Friday that Palko will start.
33.*Kyle Orton KC at Chi
Note: Splitting first-team reps with Palko on Wednesday. Haley reiterated that Palko will start.
34.*John Skelton ARZ vs. Dal
35.*Luke McCown JAC vs. SD
Note: Replaced Gabbert last week, but Gabbert was set to start again before the coaching change. We'll see what happens during the week.
36.*Michael Vick PHI at Sea
Note: Didn't practice Tuesday and seems unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks.
37.*Josh Freeman TB vs. Car
Note: Game-time decision due to shoulder injury. Josh Johnson had a great week of practice and would start if Freeman can't go. *** OFFICIALLY OUT ***
38.*Matt Leinart HOU vs. Atl
Note: Out for the season with a broken collarbone.

Running Backs

1.LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Car
Note: Blount even had three catches for 56 yards last week, now he gets Carolina this week.
2.*LeSean McCoy PHI at Sea
Note: (Sprained toe) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
3.Ray Rice BAL at Cle
4.Arian Foster HOU vs. Atl
Note: With no passing game to threaten the Jags, Foster only averaged 3.0 yards per carry last week.
5.Frank Gore SF vs. StL
6.Chris Johnson TEN at Buf
Note: Coming off his best game of the year - 190 yards against Tampa Bay.
7.DeMarco Murray DAL at Ari
8.Matt Forte CHI vs. KC
9.Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD
10.*Willis McGahee DEN at Min
Note: Illness, but full practice Friday.
11.Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Cin
12.Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Phi
13.Michael Bush OAK at Mia
Note: Dolphins haven't allowed a rushing touchdown in the last seven games.
14.BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. Ind
15.Ryan Mathews SD at Jac
Note: False reports from Dan Fouts led many to bench Mathews and miss out on his 137-yard game. Maybe that's Norv Turner's excuse for taking out Mathews in favor of Tolbert late in the OT before the Chargers missed on their final field goal attempt.
16.Roy Helu WAS vs. NYJ
Note: Officially confirmed as the starter - first time that Shanahan has commited to Helu this early in the week.
17.*Cedric Benson CIN at Pit
Note: (Foot) Full practice Friday, listed as probable.
18.*Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Dal
Note: Wells' knee was a little sore Monday after his breakout game against the Rams last weekend, but should be able to go this week against Dallas. Listed as probable.
19.Steven Jackson STL at SF
Note: Offensive line woes stopped Jackson's prgress right in its tracks.
20.C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten
21.Donald Brown IND at NE
Note: Took advantage of a good matchup last week, but it'll be tougher this week at New England.
22.Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Den
23.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak
24.DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB
Note: Had a season-high 15 carries last week.
25.*Michael Turner ATL at Hou
Note: (Groin) Only limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY ***
26.Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. GB
27.Darren Sproles NO vs. Det
28.*Shonn Greene NYJ at Was
Note: Bounced back well from the rib injury. Would have received even more action if the Jets weren't trailing for much of the game. Full practice all week, but LDT might be back.
29.James Starks GB at NYG
30.Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB
31.*Pierre Thomas NO vs. Det
Note: Started Monday night ahead of Ingram and Sproles, but split the carries roughly equally.
32.*Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Bal
Note: Ran reasonably well in his first game back from his hamstring injury and didn't suffer any setbacks. Listed as probable.
33.Mark Ingram NO vs. Det
34.*Kevin Smith DET at NO
Note: (Ankle) Unable to practice Tuesday. Practiced Thursday and Friday, expects to play, even though he is listed as questionable.
35.Mike Tolbert SD at Jac
36.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Oak
37.Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL
38.Ben Tate HOU vs. Atl
39.Marion Barber CHI vs. KC
Note: Had 10 carries in the loss to the Raiders last week.
40.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. GB
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY ***
41.*Maurice Morris DET at NO
Note: The likely starter for the Lions if Kevin Smith can't go. Status cloudy with Kevin Smith possible to play.
42.*Jackie Battle KC at Chi
Note: Back with more of the same Thomas Jones nonsense.
43.Joe McKnight NYJ at Was
Note: Only seven touches despite the Jets having to play from behind often in the game.
44.Ryan Grant GB at NYG
45.Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Bal
46.Kregg Lumpkin TB vs. Car
47.Dexter McCluster KC at Chi
48.Felix Jones DAL at Ari
49.*Joseph Addai IND at NE
Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Friday, listed as questionable.
50.D.J. Ware NYG vs. GB
Note: Had a whopping eight catches, albeit many in catch-up mode after the Giants fell way behind the Saints.
51.Keiland Williams DET at NO
52.*LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Was
Note: (Knee) Practiced all week, listed as probable.
53.Bernard Scott CIN at Pit
54.Javon Ringer TEN at Buf
55.Isaac Redman PIT vs. Cin
56.Lance Ball DEN at Min
57.Justin Forsett SEA vs. Phi
58.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Hou
59.Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ind
60.Ricky Williams BAL at Cle
61.Ryan Torain WAS vs. NYJ
Note: Didn't get a single carry with Helu running so well.
62.Johnny White BUF vs. Ten
63.Delone Carter IND at NE
Note: Didn't get a single touch with Addai back in there.
64.Phillip Tanner DAL at Ari
65.Derrick Ward HOU vs. Atl
66.Jason Snelling ATL at Hou
67.Brian Leonard CIN at Pit
68.Tashard Choice BUF vs. Ten
69.Ronnie Brown PHI at Sea
70.LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Dal
71.Thomas Jones KC at Chi
72.Bilal Powell NYJ at Was
73.Mewelde Moore PIT vs. Cin
74.Evan Royster WAS vs. NYJ
75.Leon Washington SEA vs. Phi
76.Anthony Dixon SF vs. StL
77.Dion Lewis PHI at Sea
78.Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Dal
79.Lex Hilliard MIA vs. Oak
80.Curtis Brinkley SD at Jac
81.Deji Karim JAC vs. SD
82.*Shane Vereen NE vs. Ind
Note: (Hamstring) Listed as questionable.
83.*Danny Woodhead NE vs. Ind
Note: (Abdomen) Listed as questionable. *** GAME-TIME DECISION ***
84.*Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Den
Note: (High Ankle Sprain) 'Continues to make progress' does not = will play. Once again, we have to wait to see if he practices before we have much of an idea whether he'll play. Ruled out again this week.
85.*Darren McFadden OAK at Mia
Note: (Foot) Walked around and participated in a light workout Monday.
86.*Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Bal
Note: (Calf) Had a setback in warmups and didn't play against the Bengals, though he was in uniform. Listed as questionable
87.Kevin Faulk NE vs. Ind
88.Chris Ivory NO vs. Det
89.Cadillac Williams STL at SF
90.Taiwan Jones OAK at Mia

Wide Receivers

1.*Calvin Johnson DET at NO
Note: (Toe) Listed as probable.
2.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal
3.Wes Welker NE vs. Ind
4.Steve Smith CAR at TB
5.Greg Jennings GB at NYG
6.*Victor Cruz NYG vs. GB
Note: Another monster game against the Saints, though much of his production came in garbage time. It could be more of the same this week against the Packers. (Hip) Listed as probable, Manningham is doubtful.
7.Roddy White ATL at Hou
8.Jordy Nelson GB at NYG
9.Laurent Robinson DAL at Ari
10.*Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. GB
Note: Briefly left Monday's game with a rib contusion but alter returned. (Headache/Ribs) Listed as probable.
11.Mike Wallace PIT vs. Cin
12.Brandon Lloyd STL at SF
13.Vincent Jackson SD at Jac
Note: Only three targets last week - was that all a function of Champ Bailey, or the OL not giving Rivers time?
14.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Oak
15.A.J. Green CIN at Pit
16.Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin
17.Marques Colston NO vs. Det
18.*Percy Harvin MIN vs. Den
Note: Illness, but not related to his previous migraines. *** ACTIVE DESPITE ILLNESS ***
19.Dez Bryant DAL at Ari
20.Anquan Boldin BAL at Cle
21.Dwayne Bowe KC at Chi
22.*DeSean Jackson PHI at Sea
Note: Will start again this week despite getting benched in the fourth quarter last week.
23.Eric Decker DEN at Min
24.Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten
Note: Quick, I need to know your opinion about three vital issues: Stevie Johnson's celebration, Ndamukong Suh's temper, and Jake Plummer's opinion about Tim Tebow's religious beliefs. If possible, with santimony.
25.Mike Williams TB vs. Car
Note: Coming alive, and has a decent matchup this week.
26.*Andre Johnson HOU vs. Atl
Note: Only three targets last week - with T.J. Yates in there, what can we expect going forward? (Knee) Listed as probable.
27.*Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Phi
Note: Played through a shoulder injury last week. Could get more targets with Sidney Rice out this week.
28.Plaxico Burress NYJ at Was
29.Torrey Smith BAL at Cle
30.Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL
31.Jerome Simpson CIN at Pit
Note: Dive, captain, dive!
32.Santonio Holmes NYJ at Was
Note: Only two catches for 22 yards despite nine targets last week.
33.*Julio Jones ATL at Hou
Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant Friday, listed as questionable. *** OFFICIALLY ACTIVE ***
34.Nate Burleson DET at NO
35.Reggie Wayne IND at NE
36.Lance Moore NO vs. Det
Note: Two red zone touchdowns on Monday night.
37.Early Doucet ARZ vs. Dal
38.Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. NYJ
39.Nate Washington TEN at Buf
40.Greg Little CLE vs. Bal
41.Damian Williams TEN at Buf
42.James Jones GB at NYG
43.Titus Young DET at NO
44.Steve Breaston KC at Chi
45.Harry Douglas ATL at Hou
46.Pierre Garcon IND at NE
47.Deion Branch NE vs. Ind
48.Earl Bennett CHI vs. KC
Note: Targeted just four times by Caleb Hanie.
49.Jacoby Jones HOU vs. Atl
50.Chaz Schilens OAK at Mia
Note: Decent game (four catches, 58 yards) with Ford and Moore out last week.
51.Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. Den
52.*Riley Cooper PHI at Sea
Note: Should get another start this week with Jeremy Maclin out again.
53.*Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Mia
Note: (Neck) Targeted a team-high 10 times last week.
54.Johnny Knox CHI vs. KC
Note: Two big games in a row, once with Cutler, once with Hanie.
55.David Nelson BUF vs. Ten
56.Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Bal
57.Santana Moss WAS vs. NYJ
58.*Ben Obomanu SEA vs. Phi
Note: Should get more targets with Rice out, though it'll be from a noodle-armed Tarvaris Jackson, who can't get much on this throws because of his pectoral muscle tear.
59.Kevin Walter HOU vs. Atl
60.*Malcom Floyd SD at Jac
Note: (Hip) Could return this week after running well in pregame warmups last week. Practiced all week, listed as probable. *** PROBABLE FOR MONDAY NIGHT ***
61.Preston Parker TB vs. Car
62.Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Cin
63.Robert Meachem NO vs. Det
Note: It was Meachem's turn to be invisible for the Saints on Monday night. He and Devery Henderson are somewhat interchangeable, and both behind Colston, Moore and obviously Jimmy Graham.
64.Andre Caldwell CIN at Pit
65.Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Dal
66.Jason Avant PHI at Sea
Note: Finally had the big-target game many had hoped for, probably after most people gave up on that possibility after duds the last two weeks.
67.Vincent Brown SD at Jac
Note: *** HURT BY RETURN OF Malcom Floyd. ***
68.Hines Ward PIT vs. Cin
69.Roy Williams CHI vs. KC
70.Arrelious Benn TB vs. Car
71.Mike Thomas JAC vs. SD
72.Davone Bess MIA vs. Oak
73.Brandon LaFell CAR at TB
74.Jon Baldwin KC at Chi
75.Steven Smith PHI at Sea
76.Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Bal
77.Jordan Norwood CLE vs. Bal
78.Devery Henderson NO vs. Det
79.Kyle Williams SF vs. StL
80.Andrew Hawkins CIN at Pit
81.Donald Driver GB at NYG
82.Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Cin
83.Ted Ginn SF vs. StL
84.Eddie Royal DEN at Min
85.Lavelle Hawkins TEN at Buf
86.Devin Hester CHI vs. KC
87.Ramses Barden NYG vs. GB
88.*Braylon Edwards SF vs. StL
Note: Playing through a sprained AC joint in his shoulder in addition to his knee injury. Listed as questionable.
89.Randall Cobb GB at NYG
90.Brian Hartline MIA vs. Oak
91.Lee Evans BAL at Cle
92.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Min
Note: Only one target last week.
93.Dezmon Briscoe TB vs. Car
94.Brandon Gibson STL at SF
95.T.J. Houshmandzadeh OAK at Mia
96.Donte Stallworth WAS vs. NYJ
97.Jarett Dillard JAC vs. SD
98.Legedu Naanee CAR at TB
99.Austin Collie IND at NE
100.*Brad Smith BUF vs. Ten
Note: Could continue to line up opposite Stevie Johnson, with David Nelson getting used in the slot.
101.Matt Willis DEN at Min
102.Anthony Armstrong WAS vs. NYJ
103.*Denarius Moore OAK at Mia
Note: Ruled out again this week.
104.*Mike Williams SEA vs. Phi
Note: Limited in the second half last week due to a shoulder injury.
105.*Naaman Roosevelt BUF vs. Ten
Note: (Shoulder) Inactive last week, could return this week. His absence created a nice opportunity for Brad Smith.
106.*Danario Alexander STL at SF
Note: (Hamstring) Expected to return to practice.
107.*Mario Manningham NYG vs. GB
Note: (Knee) Inactive Monday night against the Saints. Doubtful this week. *** COULDN'T RUN FRIDAY. ***
108.*Sidney Rice SEA vs. Phi
Note: Doubtful this week due to a concussion.
109.*Chad Ochocinco NE vs. Ind
110.*Jeremy Maclin PHI at Sea
Note: (Hamstring/shoulder) Wasn't at practice at all Tuesday and isn't expected to play Thursday at Seattle.
111.*Austin Pettis STL at SF
112.*Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Was
113.*Jacoby Ford OAK at Mia
Note: (Foot) Plans to resume practicing Thursday, but not optimistic about playing this week. Ruled out again.
114.*Brian Robiskie JAC vs. SD
115.*Miles Austin DAL at Ari
Note: (Hamstring) Worked on the side during Monday's practice - considered questionable again this week. Declared out again.
116.Michael Jenkins MIN vs. Den

Tight Ends

1.Jimmy Graham NO vs. Det
2.Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind
3.Antonio Gates SD at Jac
4.Jason Witten DAL at Ari
5.Jermichael Finley GB at NYG
6.Fred Davis WAS vs. NYJ
7.Tony Gonzalez ATL at Hou
8.Kellen Winslow TB vs. Car
9.Vernon Davis SF vs. StL
10.Brent Celek PHI at Sea
11.Jermaine Gresham CIN at Pit
Note: The Bengals almost treat him as a wide receiver in the red zone - caught a pretty fade route for a touchdown last week.
12.Heath Miller PIT vs. Cin
13.Jake Ballard NYG vs. GB
14.Brandon Pettigrew DET at NO
15.Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ind
16.Ed Dickson BAL at Cle
17.Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Oak
18.*Jared Cook TEN at Buf
Note: Left with a concussion last week, but passed all his concussion tests on Monday. Listed as probable.
19.Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. SD
Note: Good news: Targeted 12 times. Bad news: Really biffed an easy end zone target.
20.Dustin Keller NYJ at Was
Note: Scored for the first time since Week 2, then did it a second time against the Bills.
21.Jacob Tamme IND at NE
22.Owen Daniels HOU vs. Atl
23.*Greg Olsen CAR at TB
Note: Injured his leg in warmups, still played.
24.Tony Scheffler DET at NO
25.*Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. Den
Note: (Hamstring) Listed as probable. Practiced all week.
26.Ben Watson CLE vs. Bal
27.Delanie Walker SF vs. StL
28.Scott Chandler BUF vs. Ten
29.Joel Dreessen HOU vs. Atl
30.Dennis Pitta BAL at Cle
31.Evan Moore CLE vs. Bal
32.Leonard Pope KC at Chi
33.Lance Kendricks STL at SF
34.Kevin Boss OAK at Mia
35.Jeremy Shockey CAR at TB
36.Kellen Davis CHI vs. KC
37.Zach Miller SEA vs. Phi
Note: Still not a factor even with all of the Seattle WR injuries.
38.Jeff King ARZ vs. Dal
39.Randy McMichael SD at Jac
40.Todd Heap ARZ vs. Dal
Note: (Hamstring) Played but didn't have a catch.
41.*Daniel Fells DEN at Min
Note: Cleared from concussion and played last week.
42.*Dallas Clark IND at NE
Note: (Lower Leg) Sat out again last week. Out again this week.
43.Donald Lee CIN at Pit

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.*LeSean McCoy PHI at Sea
Note: (Sprained toe) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
2.Ray Rice BAL at Cle
3.Arian Foster HOU vs. Atl
Note: With no passing game to threaten the Jags, Foster only averaged 3.0 yards per carry last week.
4.*Calvin Johnson DET at NO
Note: (Toe) Listed as probable.
5.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal
6.Wes Welker NE vs. Ind
7.Steve Smith CAR at TB
8.LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Car
Note: Blount even had three catches for 56 yards last week, now he gets Carolina this week.
9.Frank Gore SF vs. StL
10.Chris Johnson TEN at Buf
Note: Coming off his best game of the year - 190 yards against Tampa Bay.
11.DeMarco Murray DAL at Ari
12.Matt Forte CHI vs. KC
13.Greg Jennings GB at NYG
14.*Victor Cruz NYG vs. GB
Note: Another monster game against the Saints, though much of his production came in garbage time. It could be more of the same this week against the Packers. (Hip) Listed as probable, Manningham is doubtful.
15.Roddy White ATL at Hou
16.Jordy Nelson GB at NYG
17.Laurent Robinson DAL at Ari
18.Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind
19.Jimmy Graham NO vs. Det
20.Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD
21.*Willis McGahee DEN at Min
Note: Illness, but full practice Friday.
22.Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Phi
23.Michael Bush OAK at Mia
Note: Dolphins haven't allowed a rushing touchdown in the last seven games.
24.*Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. GB
Note: Briefly left Monday's game with a rib contusion but alter returned. (Headache/Ribs) Listed as probable.
25.Mike Wallace PIT vs. Cin
26.Brandon Lloyd STL at SF
27.Vincent Jackson SD at Jac
Note: Only three targets last week - was that all a function of Champ Bailey, or the OL not giving Rivers time?
28.Ryan Mathews SD at Jac
Note: False reports from Dan Fouts led many to bench Mathews and miss out on his 137-yard game. Maybe that's Norv Turner's excuse for taking out Mathews in favor of Tolbert late in the OT before the Chargers missed on their final field goal attempt.
29.Roy Helu WAS vs. NYJ
Note: Officially confirmed as the starter - first time that Shanahan has commited to Helu this early in the week.
30.Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Cin
31.*Michael Turner ATL at Hou
Note: (Groin) Only limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY ***
32.Antonio Gates SD at Jac
33.Jason Witten DAL at Ari
34.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Oak
35.A.J. Green CIN at Pit
36.Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin
37.Marques Colston NO vs. Det
38.*Percy Harvin MIN vs. Den
Note: Illness, but not related to his previous migraines. *** ACTIVE DESPITE ILLNESS ***
39.*Maurice Morris DET at NO
Note: The likely starter for the Lions if Kevin Smith can't go. Status cloudy with Kevin Smith possible to play.
40.Steven Jackson STL at SF
Note: Offensive line woes stopped Jackson's prgress right in its tracks.
41.Mike Williams TB vs. Car
Note: Coming alive, and has a decent matchup this week.
42.Dez Bryant DAL at Ari
43.Jermichael Finley GB at NYG
44.Anquan Boldin BAL at Cle
45.Dwayne Bowe KC at Chi
46.*DeSean Jackson PHI at Sea
Note: Will start again this week despite getting benched in the fourth quarter last week.
47.*Cedric Benson CIN at Pit
Note: (Foot) Full practice Friday, listed as probable.
48.*Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Dal
Note: Wells' knee was a little sore Monday after his breakout game against the Rams last weekend, but should be able to go this week against Dallas. Listed as probable.
49.*Shonn Greene NYJ at Was
Note: Bounced back well from the rib injury. Would have received even more action if the Jets weren't trailing for much of the game. Full practice all week, but LDT might be back.
50.Donald Brown IND at NE
Note: Took advantage of a good matchup last week, but it'll be tougher this week at New England.
51.Eric Decker DEN at Min
52.Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten
Note: Quick, I need to know your opinion about three vital issues: Stevie Johnson's celebration, Ndamukong Suh's temper, and Jake Plummer's opinion about Tim Tebow's religious beliefs. If possible, with santimony.
53.*Andre Johnson HOU vs. Atl
Note: Only three targets last week - with T.J. Yates in there, what can we expect going forward? (Knee) Listed as probable.
54.Vernon Davis SF vs. StL
55.Tony Gonzalez ATL at Hou
56.Fred Davis WAS vs. NYJ
57.Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Den
58.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak
59.DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB
Note: Had a season-high 15 carries last week.
60.Darren Sproles NO vs. Det
61.Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB
62.*Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Phi
Note: Played through a shoulder injury last week. Could get more targets with Sidney Rice out this week.
63.Plaxico Burress NYJ at Was
64.Torrey Smith BAL at Cle
65.Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL
66.*Pierre Thomas NO vs. Det
Note: Started Monday night ahead of Ingram and Sproles, but split the carries roughly equally.
67.*Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Bal
Note: Ran reasonably well in his first game back from his hamstring injury and didn't suffer any setbacks. Listed as probable.
68.C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten
69.Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. GB
70.Kellen Winslow TB vs. Car
71.Brent Celek PHI at Sea
72.Jerome Simpson CIN at Pit
Note: Dive, captain, dive!
73.Santonio Holmes NYJ at Was
Note: Only two catches for 22 yards despite nine targets last week.
74.*Julio Jones ATL at Hou
Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant Friday, listed as questionable. *** OFFICIALLY ACTIVE ***
75.Nate Burleson DET at NO
76.James Starks GB at NYG
77.Mark Ingram NO vs. Det
78.Mike Tolbert SD at Jac
79.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Oak
80.Jermaine Gresham CIN at Pit
Note: The Bengals almost treat him as a wide receiver in the red zone - caught a pretty fade route for a touchdown last week.
81.Heath Miller PIT vs. Cin
82.Jake Ballard NYG vs. GB
83.Vincent Brown SD at Jac
Note: *** HURT BY RETURN OF Malcom Floyd. ***
84.Reggie Wayne IND at NE
85.Lance Moore NO vs. Det
Note: Two red zone touchdowns on Monday night.
86.Early Doucet ARZ vs. Dal
87.Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. NYJ
88.Nate Washington TEN at Buf
89.Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL
90.Ben Tate HOU vs. Atl
91.Marion Barber CHI vs. KC
Note: Had 10 carries in the loss to the Raiders last week.
92.*Jackie Battle KC at Chi
Note: Back with more of the same Thomas Jones nonsense.
93.Joe McKnight NYJ at Was
Note: Only seven touches despite the Jets having to play from behind often in the game.
94.Ryan Grant GB at NYG
95.Brandon Pettigrew DET at NO
96.Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ind
97.Greg Little CLE vs. Bal
98.Damian Williams TEN at Buf
99.James Jones GB at NYG
100.Titus Young DET at NO
101.Steve Breaston KC at Chi

Kickers

1.David Akers SF vs. StL
2.John Kasay NO vs. Det
Note: Not asked to kick any field goals Monday night, still emerged with seven points.
3.Dan Bailey DAL at Ari
4.Billy Cundiff BAL at Cle
5.Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Ind
6.Mason Crosby GB at NYG
7.Nick Novak SD at Jac
Note: Novak's OT attempt leaked right and another Chargers season goes down the drain. In fairness, it was a 53-yard attempt that should have been five yards shorter, but for bad coaching decisions.
8.Jason Hanson DET at NO
9.*Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Mia
Note: A whopping six field goals saved the day for a lot of his fantasy owners. (Hamstring) Listed as questionable.
10.Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Cin
11.Matt Bryant ATL at Hou
12.Mike Nugent CIN at Pit
13.Connor Barth TB vs. Car
14.*Rob Bironas TEN at Buf
Note: Had his first miss since Week 2 last week. Still made three attempts. He's also dealing with a bad back.
15.Olindo Mare CAR at TB
16.Alex Henery PHI at Sea
17.Josh Scobee JAC vs. SD
18.Nick Folk NYJ at Was
19.Neil Rackers HOU vs. Atl
20.Robbie Gould CHI vs. KC
21.Phil Dawson CLE vs. Bal
22.Matt Prater DEN at Min
23.Josh Brown STL at SF
24.*Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Oak
Note: Listed as probable.
25.Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. GB
26.Graham Gano WAS vs. NYJ
Note: Shanahan absolved him of both blocks, but still, he's Graham Gannot.
27.Jay Feely ARZ vs. Dal
28.Ryan Longwell MIN vs. Den
29.Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Phi
30.*Dave Rayner BUF vs. Ten
Note: Rian Lindell is getting closer to returning. Lindell is doubtful, so Rayner gets one more week.
31.Adam Vinatieri IND at NE
32.Ryan Succop KC at Chi

Defenses

1.*Baltimore Ravens at Cle
Note: Ray Lewis (toe) is the 'furthest away' of the injured Ravens defenders from returning to action.
2.San Francisco 49ers vs. StL
3.*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cin
Note: Troy Polamalu is uncertain for this week after suffering another head injury Sunday night.
4.New England Patriots vs. Ind
5.Chicago Bears vs. KC
6.New York Jets at Was
7.New Orleans Saints vs. Det
8.Dallas Cowboys at Ari
9.Atlanta Falcons at Hou
10.Washington Redskins vs. NYJ
11.Miami Dolphins vs. Oak
12.Denver Broncos at Min
13.Cincinnati Bengals at Pit
14.Oakland Raiders at Mia
15.Philadelphia Eagles at Sea
16.San Diego Chargers at Jac
17.Houston Texans vs. Atl
18.Seattle Seahawks vs. Phi
19.Tennessee Titans at Buf
20.*Cleveland Browns vs. Bal
Note: The Browns lost Scott Fujita for the season with a hand injury.
21.*Minnesota Vikings vs. Den
Note: Two more defensive backs on the IR for the season, including Husain Abdullah.
22.Buffalo Bills vs. Ten
23.Green Bay Packers at NYG
24.Arizona Cardinals vs. Dal
25.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SD
26.Kansas City Chiefs at Chi
27.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car
28.*New York Giants vs. GB
Note: Osi Umenyiora (ankle) out "for a while."
29.St. Louis Rams at SF
30.Carolina Panthers at TB
31.*Detroit Lions at NO
Note: Ndamukong Suh suspended for two games, pending appeal.
32.Indianapolis Colts at NE

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    Jeff Erickson
    Jeff Erickson is a co-founder of RotoWire and the only two-time winner of Baseball Writer of the Year from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He's also in the FSWA Hall of Fame. He roots for the Reds, Bengals, Red Wings, Pacers and Northwestern University (the real NU).
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