This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week, once on Wednesday night, once on Friday night.
Updated on 9/22
Quarterback
1. | *Drew Brees NO vs. KC Note: The fantasy production is there, even though the Saints' offense has looked out of sorts and he just threw a bad pick-six against Carolina. (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
2. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NYG |
3. | Tom Brady NE at Bal Note: Sacked four times last week, and he was beat up a little by Tennessee as well. Will be without Aaron Hernandez, but there are still plenty of weapons for Brady to work with. |
4. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Sea |
5. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Cin Note: Massive day fueled by his feet. Called his own number on one of the touchdown runs. |
6. | Matthew Stafford DET at Ten Note: Much nicer matchup this week against Tennessee. |
7. | Tony Romo DAL vs. TB |
8. | Eli Manning NYG at Car Note: Shades of last season - the defense was terrible, and Manning helped dig that hole to begin with, but Manning is |
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. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week, once on Wednesday night, once on Friday night.
Updated on 9/22
Quarterback
1. | *Drew Brees NO vs. KC Note: The fantasy production is there, even though the Saints' offense has looked out of sorts and he just threw a bad pick-six against Carolina. (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
2. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NYG |
3. | Tom Brady NE at Bal Note: Sacked four times last week, and he was beat up a little by Tennessee as well. Will be without Aaron Hernandez, but there are still plenty of weapons for Brady to work with. |
4. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Sea |
5. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. Cin Note: Massive day fueled by his feet. Called his own number on one of the touchdown runs. |
6. | Matthew Stafford DET at Ten Note: Much nicer matchup this week against Tennessee. |
7. | Tony Romo DAL vs. TB |
8. | Eli Manning NYG at Car Note: Shades of last season - the defense was terrible, and Manning helped dig that hole to begin with, but Manning is going to be throwing a lot this season. Moved down a few notches with Nicks, Bradshaw and Hixon out. |
9. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. StL |
10. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Atl |
11. | Matt Ryan ATL at SD |
12. | Alex Smith SF at Min |
13. | Michael Vick PHI at Ari Note: Again, the fantasy production outpaced his real life performance. And also once again, the Eagles won despite his mistakes. |
14. | Matt Cassel KC at NO Note: Garbage time production counts the same as production in close games. |
15. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Jac |
16. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Hou Note: Do you buy Manning's assertion that the INT's in the first quarter were a product of poor reads or is arm strength still an issue here? |
17. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at Cle |
18. | Andy Dalton CIN at Was |
19. | Josh Freeman TB at Dal |
20. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Oak |
21. | Jake Locker TEN vs. Det |
22. | Matt Schaub HOU at Den Note: Schaub is just being asked to be a game-manager, though at some point the Texans will play against a real offense and might have to throw more. |
23. | Brandon Weeden CLE vs. Buf Note: What a difference a week makes. |
24. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. GB Note: Wasn't asked to do too much, after the game got out of hand early in the third quarter. |
25. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. NE |
26. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. Pit Note: Palmer threw 48 passes Sunday, but rarely is he going downfield to the wideouts. The one touchdown came on Mike Goodson catching the ball out of the backfield. |
27. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. SF |
28. | *Blaine Gabbert JAC at Ind Note: Glute muscle forced him out late in the squash loss to the Texans, but he's expected to play this week. Able to practice this week. |
29. | Sam Bradford STL at Chi Note: Had a tremendous game despite the losses on the offensive line. |
30. | *Mark Sanchez NYJ at Mia Note: Receiving treatment for lower back soreness, but still able to practice. *** Practiced fully all week. *** |
31. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Phi Note: Because the Cardinals won, Kolb's performance looks better than it was - only 140 yards passing on 27 attempts. He just managed to avoid turning the ball over. With John Skelton not practicing yet, Kolb has job security for another week. |
32. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. NYJ Note: Tannehill and Brandon Weeden demonstrated what a difference a matchup makes. |
Running Backs
1. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Cle |
2. | Arian Foster HOU at Den |
3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ind |
4. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Ari |
5. | Ray Rice BAL vs. NE |
6. | Trent Richardson CLE vs. Buf Note: This is the back the Browns thought that they were getting by drafting him so high. |
7. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. NYJ |
8. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. GB Note: *** (Back) Full practice Friday. *** |
9. | Doug Martin TB at Dal |
10. | *Michael Bush CHI vs. StL Note: *** Matt Forte is officially out this week. *** |
11. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Cin |
12. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Pit Note: Having a hard time finding running room, though at least he's a big part of the passing game. |
13. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. SF |
14. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Was Note: Had three receptions for 30 yards in addition to his carries. If he could replicate that each week, he'll rise above the rest of the perceived plodders. |
15. | Frank Gore SF at Min |
16. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. TB |
17. | Stevan Ridley NE at Bal |
18. | Donald Brown IND vs. Jac |
19. | *Andre Brown NYG at Car Note: Took over the carries after Ahmad Bradshaw got hurt, not David Wilson. |
20. | *Jamaal Charles KC at NO Note: Knee was bothering him against the Bills. Uh-oh. First indication from coach Romeo Crennel is that Charles will probably play. Full practices Wednesday and Thursday. Given the Saints' turnstile run-defense, I'm giving him a good bump back up. *** Full practice again Friday. *** |
21. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Det Note: Two awful games in a row. Coach Mike Munchak had to give Johnson the dreaded vote of confidence that he wouldn't be benched. |
22. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Atl Note: (Shoulder) Expected to fully participate in practice Wednesday and should make his season debut this week against the Falcons. Practiced Wednesday, still on target to return. *** Full practice all week, officially listed as questionable, but expected to play this week. *** |
23. | Darren Sproles NO vs. KC Note: Sproles had 14 pass targets, yet no carries. |
24. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NYG Note: Bumped up because of Stewart's ankle and toe injuries. |
25. | *Michael Turner ATL at SD Note: Arrested on a DUI charge following Monday night's win over the Broncos. |
26. | Ben Tate HOU at Den |
27. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. Hou |
28. | Cedric Benson GB at Sea |
29. | *Shonn Greene NYJ at Mia Note: Suffered a head injury but returned to the game last week. |
30. | Isaac Redman PIT at Oak |
31. | *Daryl Richardson STL at Chi Note: Took over for Steven Jackson after Jackon got hurt and or got benched. |
32. | Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Phi |
33. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. KC |
34. | Kevin Smith DET at Ten Note: Pedestrian game against the Niners, as expected. Now has to deal with the return of Mikel Leshoure. Still taking the first-team reps at running back. |
35. | Peyton Hillis KC at NO |
36. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. KC Note: Ingram had 16 carries and a one-yard touchdown last week after being on the field for just nine plays the week before. |
37. | *Mikel Leshoure DET at Ten Note: Comes off suspension this week. |
38. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Oak Note: Suffering from a turf toe injury. Able to practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
39. | *Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Phi Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday. |
40. | Kendall Hunter SF at Min |
41. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. SF |
42. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at SD |
43. | Jackie Battle SD vs. Atl |
44. | *David Wilson NYG at Car Note: Buried behind Andre Brown even after Bradshaw got hurt. Just remember that what's true today in the NFL isn't necessary so tomorrow. I doubt that the Giants want to permanently set fire to a first-round draft pick. |
45. | Danny Woodhead NE at Bal |
46. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Mia |
47. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. GB |
48. | *Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Hou Note: Lost a fumble Monday night and then lost carries to Lance Ball later in the game. |
49. | Evan Royster WAS vs. Cin Note: Ever so slightly less buried than Helu right now. |
50. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Concussion) Back in action, could be back as the #2 running back ahead of Lamar Miller. *** Full practice all week. *** |
51. | *Lamar Miller MIA vs. NYJ Note: Ran well (10 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown) in relief of Reggie Bush. Could be marginalized despite a good game last week because Daniel Thomas is ready to return. |
52. | *Bernard Scott CIN at Was Note: (Hand) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
53. | LeGarrette Blount TB at Dal Note: Active but didn't get any touches in Week 2. |
54. | Felix Jones DAL vs. TB |
55. | Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Buf |
56. | Shaun Draughn KC at NO |
57. | Bryce Brown PHI at Ari Note: Passed Dion Lewis on the depth chart. |
58. | Lance Ball DEN vs. Hou |
59. | *Steven Jackson STL at Chi Note: Left the game Sunday with a groin injury, and wasn't benched for his unsportsmanlike penalty. Or so the party line goes. Hasn't practiced yet this week, still hopes to play Sunday. *** Didn't practice again Friday, will be a game-time decision. *** |
60. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. NE |
61. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. NYG Note: Touchdown count at 1 following Sunday's vulture score. |
62. | *Curtis Brinkley SD vs. Atl Note: Surpassed by Jackie Battle late in the game, not that it matters now if Mathews can play this week. (Knee) Limited in practice. *** Full practice Thursday & Friday. *** |
63. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Cin Note: No carries, only one catch last week. |
64. | *James Starks GB at Sea Note: (Toe) Expected to practice this week. Still questionable for Week 3. Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited again Friday. *** |
65. | *Mike Goodson OAK vs. Pit Note: *** Didn't practice Friday due to a hamstring injury, listed as questionable. *** |
66. | Jason Snelling ATL at SD |
67. | Joe McKnight NYJ at Mia |
68. | Joique Bell DET at Ten |
69. | Vick Ballard IND vs. Jac |
70. | *Brandon Jackson CLE vs. Buf Note: Healthy scratch in Week 2. |
71. | *Isaiah Pead STL at Chi Note: Can safely drop Pead now. |
72. | *Ronnie Brown SD vs. Atl Note: Was a review away from scoring a touchdown, but now he's waiver wire fodder with Mathews returning and Battle taking over the top backup role. |
73. | Keiland Williams DET at Ten |
74. | Tashard Choice BUF at Cle |
75. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Phi |
76. | Alex Green GB at Sea |
77. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. Pit Note: Limited by his rib injury last week. Still limited in practice. *** Listed as questionable, as is Goodson. *** |
78. | *Brandon Jacobs SF at Min Note: *** (Knee) Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
79. | *Delone Carter IND vs. Jac |
80. | *Dion Lewis PHI at Ari Note: Healthy scratch, behind Bryce Brown on the depth chart. |
81. | *Kahlil Bell CHI vs. StL Note: Re-signed by the Bears after Forte's injury. |
82. | *Rashad Jennings JAC at Ind Note: (Knee) Held out last week, some chance he could play this week. Not practicing yet. *** Listed as doubtful this week. *** |
83. | *LaMichael James SF at Min Note: Inactive last week. |
84. | *Shane Vereen NE at Bal Note: *** (Foot) Limited at practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
85. | *Javon Ringer TEN vs. Det Note: (Elbow) Practiced Wednesday, but admitted he needs work on his conditioning. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
86. | *Matt Forte CHI vs. StL Note: Ankle sprain - but it's not a high ankle sprain. Missed practice so far, though Lovie Smith described him as improving. *** Officially out this week. *** |
87. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NYG Note: Wasn't limited in Week 2, but limited in Monday's practice. Short week with the Thursday game. Didn't practice for the remainder of the week, game-time decision Thursday night. |
88. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Car Note: Injured his neck in the win over the Bucs. Did not participate in Monday's walk-through. Officially out for Thursday night. |
89. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Oak Note: (Knee) Won't make his debut until after the Steelers' bye week in Week 5. |
90. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Cle Note: (LCL) Does not need surgery after taking a range-of-motion exam. |
Wide Receivers
1. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Ten Note: (Foot) Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
2. | Victor Cruz NYG at Car |
3. | *Julio Jones ATL at SD Note: Limited in practice this week by a thigh injury. *** Listed as probable. *** |
4. | A.J. Green CIN at Was |
5. | Steve Johnson BUF at Cle |
6. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Jac |
7. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. StL |
8. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NYG Note: Tweaked his knee injury in Week 2. |
9. | Antonio Brown PIT at Oak |
10. | *Roddy White ATL at SD Note: (Knee) Limited in practice so far this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
11. | Miles Austin DAL vs. TB |
12. | *Wes Welker NE at Bal Note: Once again limited in snaps, especially early on as Julian Edelman started ahead of him. With Hernandez out, he got more targets though. |
13. | Jordy Nelson GB at Sea |
14. | Dwayne Bowe KC at NO |
15. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. SF |
16. | Andre Johnson HOU at Den Note: One of many elite receivers that disappointed last week. |
17. | Vincent Jackson TB at Dal |
18. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Oak Note: (Groin injury) Full practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable this week. *** |
19. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Hou |
20. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Phi |
21. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Atl Note: Got robbed of a touchdown on a ruling and review against the Titans. |
22. | Danny Amendola STL at Chi Note: Caught a whopping 15 passes, nearly all early on. |
23. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NYG Note: Another productive week. |
24. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at Ari Note: Jackson's hamstring injury clearly wasn't an issue - seven catches, 114 yards. Full practice Thursday. |
25. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. TB |
26. | *Greg Jennings GB at Sea Note: (Groin) Expected back this week. Isn't yet where the Packers want him to be at yet. This sounds ominous. *** Supposedly made a big jump in practice Saturday, but still listed as questionable. *** |
27. | *Marques Colston NO vs. KC Note: Limited by his foot injury last week, and still limited in practice. *** Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
28. | *Brandon Lloyd NE at Bal Note: Limited in practice this week with a thigh injury. *** Still limited Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
29. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. NE Note: Targeted just five times in Week 2, and there was some carping about the game plan afterward. |
30. | Michael Crabtree SF at Min Note: Targeted seven times Sunday night. |
31. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Hou |
32. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. NYJ Note: Targeted 12 times against the Raiders, turned in a career-high 111 yards. *** Could draw Revis this week. *** |
33. | Lance Moore NO vs. KC |
34. | Greg Little CLE vs. Buf Note: Caught a touchdown after an awful Week 1 game, could have had another but was the target of one of Brandon Weeden's rare misfires last week. |
35. | Donnie Avery IND vs. Jac Note: Targeted a whopping 11 times against the Vikings. |
36. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. Det Note: (Knees) Will see more action this week. Had 19 snaps last week. Reportedly won't be limited in Week 3. *** Interesting parsing by coach Munchak - will be limited on routes, but not snaps. *** |
37. | Mike Williams TB at Dal Note: Two touchdowns so far, but only eight targets on the season. |
38. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Mia |
39. | *Nate Washington TEN vs. Det Note: (Foot) Expected to practice Wednesday. Played 22 of the Titans' 42 offensive snaps last week. |
40. | *Donald Jones BUF at Cle Note: Only one catch last week, but the Bills threw just 19 times. |
41. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. NE |
42. | Laurent Robinson JAC at Ind |
43. | Aldrick Robinson WAS vs. Cin |
44. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Phi |
45. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Was |
46. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Pit |
47. | Sidney Rice SEA vs. GB |
48. | *Randall Cobb GB at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Still limited Friday. *** |
49. | James Jones GB at Sea |
50. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Buf |
51. | *Ramses Barden NYG at Car Note: Expanded role with Nicks and Hixon out. |
52. | *Julian Edelman NE at Bal Note: Started ahead of Welker and was on the field for 75 snaps, compared to 63 for Welker. But Welker had 11 targets compared to six for Edelman. |
53. | *Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Oak Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
54. | Stephen Hill NYJ at Mia Note: Targeted just twice after a Week 1 breakout. |
55. | Braylon Edwards SEA vs. GB |
56. | Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. TB Note: Followed his breakout by getting targeted just once in Week 2. |
57. | Jason Avant PHI at Ari |
58. | Randy Moss SF at Min |
59. | Brandon Gibson STL at Chi |
60. | Davone Bess MIA vs. NYJ |
61. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Pit |
62. | Earl Bennett CHI vs. StL |
63. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Ind |
64. | *Dexter McCluster KC at NO Note: Few targets than in Week 1. Limited in practice with a shoulder injury. *** Listed as questionable, limited all week in practice. *** |
65. | Robert Meachem SD vs. Atl Note: Shut out in four targets last week. |
66. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Pit |
67. | Armon Binns CIN at Was |
68. | *Devery Henderson NO vs. KC Note: *** (Concussion) Listed as probable. Could have a decent role with Colston banged up. *** |
69. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Cin |
70. | Nate Burleson DET at Ten |
71. | Brandon Stokley DEN vs. Hou |
72. | Rueben Randle NYG at Car |
73. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Det |
74. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. StL |
75. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Ind |
76. | Golden Tate SEA vs. GB |
77. | Mario Manningham SF at Min |
78. | Titus Young DET at Ten |
79. | Eddie Royal SD vs. Atl |
80. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Mia |
81. | Steve Breaston KC at NO |
82. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. SF |
83. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Buf |
84. | Jon Baldwin KC at NO Note: Back to relevance in Week 2. |
85. | Jacoby Jones BAL vs. NE |
86. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Phi |
87. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jac |
88. | Kevin Walter HOU at Den |
89. | *Josh Morgan WAS vs. Cin Note: Redskins didn't discipline Morgan for his bonehead mistake. |
90. | Steven Smith STL at Chi |
91. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. GB Note: *** (Shoulder) Did not practice Friday. *** |
92. | *Austin Collie IND vs. Jac Note: (Concussion) Full practice Thursday. |
93. | *Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Cin Note: Foot injury still bothering him, more than anticipated. *** Listed as doubtful. *** |
94. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI at Ari Note: Suffered another hip contusion against the Ravens, likely to have a very limited at best practice schedule this week. Didn't practice Wednesday, still limited Thursday. *** Out this week. *** |
95. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Car Note: (Foot) Didn't practice Tuesday, still should play Thursday. Setback in Wednesday's practice, out for Thursday night. |
96. | *Domenik Hixon NYG at Car Note: Still dealing with a concussion. Out this week. |
97. | *Jerome Simpson MIN vs. SF Note: One more week left on his suspension. |
Tight Ends
1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. KC |
2. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Bal |
3. | Vernon Davis SF at Min |
4. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Ten Note: Titans have surrendered five tight end touchdowns already this season. |
5. | Brent Celek PHI at Ari |
6. | *Martellus Bennett NYG at Car Note: Could get more targets with Nicks out this week. |
7. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at SD |
8. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. SF |
9. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. NE Note: Targeted 15 times against the Eagles, 24 times altogether. |
10. | Owen Daniels HOU at Den |
11. | Jason Witten DAL vs. TB Note: Only four receptions, but had 10 targets. |
12. | *Antonio Gates SD vs. Atl Note: (Ribs) Didn't suit up after being a game-time decision. Practiced Wednesday and Thursday. |
13. | *Fred Davis WAS vs. Cin Note: Suffered a concussion against the Rams. Full practice Wednesday. |
14. | Jared Cook TEN vs. Det Note: Disappointing day - only three catches, though he was targeted six times. |
15. | Scott Chandler BUF at Cle |
16. | Jermichael Finley GB at Sea |
17. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Was |
18. | Brandon Myers OAK vs. Pit |
19. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Jac |
20. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NYG |
21. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Hou Note: Targeted just four times Monday night. |
22. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind |
23. | Anthony Fasano MIA vs. NYJ |
24. | Lance Kendricks STL at Chi |
25. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. NE |
26. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. StL |
27. | Dallas Clark TB at Dal |
28. | *Heath Miller PIT at Oak Note: Rib cartilage injury. Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
29. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Buf |
30. | *Todd Heap ARZ vs. Phi Note: Sprained PCL. Did not practice Wednesday. |
31. | Joel Dreessen DEN vs. Hou |
32. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Jac Note: Only one reception, but it was for a touchdown. |
33. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Buf |
34. | *Dante Rosario SD vs. Atl Note: Hard to tell in a game where he scored three touchdowns, but he injured his calf against the Titans. (Calf) Limited at practice Wednesday. |
35. | *Kellen Winslow NE at Bal Note: Signed by the Pats after Hernandez's injury, but don't expect the same sort of role in the offense. |
36. | *Tony Moeaki KC at NO Note: Maybe not all the way back from knee injury, but Kevin Boss' head injury could present more opportunities. |
37. | *Zach Miller SEA vs. GB Note: Limited with a sore foot this week. |
38. | *Kevin Boss KC at NO Note: Left with a head injury last week, but the Chiefs haven't yet called it a concussion. Did not practice Thursday. *** Officially out this week. *** |
39. | *Dustin Keller NYJ at Mia Note: (Hamstring) Practicing on a limited basis. ***Officially out this week. *** |
40. | *Aaron Hernandez NE at Bal Note: Ankle injury, out multiple weeks. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Cle |
2. | Arian Foster HOU at Den |
3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ind |
4. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Ari |
5. | Ray Rice BAL vs. NE |
6. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Ten Note: (Foot) Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
7. | Victor Cruz NYG at Car |
8. | *Julio Jones ATL at SD Note: Limited in practice this week by a thigh injury. *** Listed as probable. *** |
9. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Car Note: (Foot) Didn't practice Tuesday, still should play Thursday. Setback in Wednesday's practice, out for Thursday night. |
10. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. KC |
11. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Bal |
12. | Trent Richardson CLE vs. Buf Note: This is the back the Browns thought that they were getting by drafting him so high. |
13. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. NYJ |
14. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. GB Note: *** (Back) Full practice Friday. *** |
15. | Doug Martin TB at Dal |
16. | A.J. Green CIN at Was |
17. | Steve Johnson BUF at Cle |
18. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Jac |
19. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. StL |
20. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NYG Note: Tweaked his knee injury in Week 2. |
21. | Antonio Brown PIT at Oak |
22. | Vernon Davis SF at Min |
23. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Pit Note: Having a hard time finding running room, though at least he's a big part of the passing game. |
24. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. SF |
25. | *Roddy White ATL at SD Note: (Knee) Limited in practice so far this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
26. | Miles Austin DAL vs. TB |
27. | *Wes Welker NE at Bal Note: Once again limited in snaps, especially early on as Julian Edelman started ahead of him. With Hernandez out, he got more targets though. |
28. | Jordy Nelson GB at Sea |
29. | Dwayne Bowe KC at NO |
30. | Frank Gore SF at Min |
31. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. TB |
32. | Stevan Ridley NE at Bal |
33. | Donald Brown IND vs. Jac |
34. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Cin |
35. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Was Note: Had three receptions for 30 yards in addition to his carries. If he could replicate that each week, he'll rise above the rest of the perceived plodders. |
36. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. SF |
37. | Andre Johnson HOU at Den Note: One of many elite receivers that disappointed last week. |
38. | Vincent Jackson TB at Dal |
39. | *Marques Colston NO vs. KC Note: Limited by his foot injury last week, and still limited in practice. *** Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
40. | Danny Amendola STL at Chi Note: Caught a whopping 15 passes, nearly all early on. |
41. | Darren Sproles NO vs. KC Note: Sproles had 14 pass targets, yet no carries. |
42. | *Brandon Lloyd NE at Bal Note: Limited in practice this week with a thigh injury. *** Still limited Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
43. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Ten Note: Titans have surrendered five tight end touchdowns already this season. |
44. | Brent Celek PHI at Ari |
45. | *Andre Brown NYG at Car Note: Took over the carries after Ahmad Bradshaw got hurt, not David Wilson. |
46. | *Michael Bush CHI vs. StL Note: *** Matt Forte is officially out this week. *** |
47. | *Jamaal Charles KC at NO Note: Knee was bothering him against the Bills. Uh-oh. First indication from coach Romeo Crennel is that Charles will probably play. Full practices Wednesday and Thursday. Given the Saints' turnstile run-defense, I'm giving him a good bump back up. *** Full practice again Friday. *** |
48. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Det Note: Two awful games in a row. Coach Mike Munchak had to give Johnson the dreaded vote of confidence that he wouldn't be benched. |
49. | *Greg Jennings GB at Sea Note: (Groin) Expected back this week. Isn't yet where the Packers want him to be at yet. This sounds ominous. *** Supposedly made a big jump in practice Saturday, but still listed as questionable. *** |
50. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Hou |
51. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Phi |
52. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Atl Note: Got robbed of a touchdown on a ruling and review against the Titans. |
53. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NYG Note: Another productive week. |
54. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at Ari Note: Jackson's hamstring injury clearly wasn't an issue - seven catches, 114 yards. Full practice Thursday. |
55. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. NYJ Note: Targeted 12 times against the Raiders, turned in a career-high 111 yards. *** Could draw Revis this week. *** |
56. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. TB |
57. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. NE Note: Targeted just five times in Week 2, and there was some carping about the game plan afterward. |
58. | Michael Crabtree SF at Min Note: Targeted seven times Sunday night. |
59. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at SD |
60. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. SF |
61. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. NE Note: Targeted 15 times against the Eagles, 24 times altogether. |
62. | *Martellus Bennett NYG at Car Note: Could get more targets with Nicks out this week. |
63. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Atl Note: (Shoulder) Expected to fully participate in practice Wednesday and should make his season debut this week against the Falcons. Practiced Wednesday, still on target to return. *** Full practice all week, officially listed as questionable, but expected to play this week. *** |
64. | Ben Tate HOU at Den |
65. | *Michael Turner ATL at SD Note: Arrested on a DUI charge following Monday night's win over the Broncos. |
66. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. Hou |
67. | Cedric Benson GB at Sea |
68. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NYG Note: Wasn't limited in Week 2, but limited in Monday's practice. Short week with the Thursday game. Didn't practice for the remainder of the week, game-time decision Thursday night. |
69. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Hou |
70. | Lance Moore NO vs. KC |
71. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Oak Note: (Groin injury) Full practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable this week. *** |
72. | Greg Little CLE vs. Buf Note: Caught a touchdown after an awful Week 1 game, could have had another but was the target of one of Brandon Weeden's rare misfires last week. |
73. | Donnie Avery IND vs. Jac Note: Targeted a whopping 11 times against the Vikings. |
74. | Mike Williams TB at Dal Note: Two touchdowns so far, but only eight targets on the season. |
75. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Mia |
76. | Owen Daniels HOU at Den |
77. | Jason Witten DAL vs. TB Note: Only four receptions, but had 10 targets. |
78. | Jared Cook TEN vs. Det Note: Disappointing day - only three catches, though he was targeted six times. |
79. | *Daryl Richardson STL at Chi Note: Took over for Steven Jackson after Jackon got hurt and or got benched. |
80. | Kevin Smith DET at Ten Note: Pedestrian game against the Niners, as expected. Now has to deal with the return of Mikel Leshoure. Still taking the first-team reps at running back. |
81. | *Shonn Greene NYJ at Mia Note: Suffered a head injury but returned to the game last week. |
82. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NYG Note: Bumped up because of Stewart's ankle and toe injuries. |
83. | Isaac Redman PIT at Oak |
84. | Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Phi |
85. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. KC |
86. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI at Ari Note: Suffered another hip contusion against the Ravens, likely to have a very limited at best practice schedule this week. Didn't practice Wednesday, still limited Thursday. *** Out this week. *** |
87. | *Nate Washington TEN vs. Det Note: (Foot) Expected to practice Wednesday. Played 22 of the Titans' 42 offensive snaps last week. |
88. | *Donald Jones BUF at Cle Note: Only one catch last week, but the Bills threw just 19 times. |
89. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. NE |
90. | Laurent Robinson JAC at Ind |
91. | Aldrick Robinson WAS vs. Cin |
92. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Phi |
93. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Was |
94. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Pit |
95. | Peyton Hillis KC at NO |
Kickers
1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. NE Note: Monster game against the Eagles. His 56-yarder could have gone 66. |
2. | David Akers SF at Min |
3. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Bal Note: Unfortunately, one bad shank obscures that he's made two from 50+ this year. |
4. | Nate Kaeding SD vs. Atl |
5. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. SF |
6. | Mason Crosby GB at Sea |
7. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. StL |
8. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Chi Note: The three rookies (Zuerlein, Tucker, Walsh) are a combined 18-for-18 so far. |
9. | Garrett Hartley NO vs. KC |
10. | Shayne Graham HOU at Den |
11. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. TB |
12. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Pit |
13. | Matt Bryant ATL at SD |
14. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Det |
15. | Lawrence Tynes NYG at Car |
16. | Jason Hanson DET at Ten |
17. | Matt Prater DEN vs. Hou |
18. | Connor Barth TB at Dal |
19. | Billy Cundiff WAS vs. Cin |
20. | Alex Henery PHI at Ari |
21. | Mike Nugent CIN at Was |
22. | Justin Medlock CAR vs. NYG |
23. | Nick Folk NYJ at Mia |
24. | Dan Carpenter MIA vs. NYJ |
25. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Buf |
26. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Jac |
27. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Oak |
28. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. GB |
29. | Ryan Succop KC at NO |
30. | Rian Lindell BUF at Cle Note: No field goal attempts yet this season. |
31. | Josh Scobee JAC at Ind |
32. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Phi |
Defenses
1. | San Francisco 49ers at Min |
2. | Baltimore Ravens vs. NE |
3. | Houston Texans at Den |
4. | Chicago Bears vs. StL |
5. | Philadelphia Eagles at Ari |
6. | *Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ Note: My choice this week if you're looking to stream defenses. |
7. | New York Jets at Mia |
8. | San Diego Chargers vs. Atl |
9. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Oak |
10. | New England Patriots at Bal |
11. | Minnesota Vikings vs. SF |
12. | Cleveland Browns vs. Buf |
13. | Detroit Lions at Ten |
14. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Phi |
15. | Green Bay Packers at Sea |
16. | Dallas Cowboys vs. TB |
17. | Seattle Seahawks vs. GB |
18. | *Washington Redskins vs. Cin Note: Lost both Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker for the season. |
19. | Atlanta Falcons at SD |
20. | Denver Broncos vs. Hou |
21. | *New York Giants at Car Note: Prince Amukamara (ankle) and Michael Coe (hamstring) are still question marks. |
22. | New Orleans Saints vs. KC |
23. | Tennessee Titans vs. Det |
24. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Jac |
25. | Buffalo Bills at Cle |
26. | Carolina Panthers vs. NYG |
27. | Cincinnati Bengals at Was |
28. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dal |
29. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ind |
30. | Oakland Raiders vs. Pit |
31. | St. Louis Rams at Chi |
32. | Kansas City Chiefs at NO |