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.
Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, Miami, Philadelphia and San Diego are on bye this week.
Updated through Sunday
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO at TB |
| 2. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at StL Note: Calf injury, but fully practiced Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 3. | Robert Griffin WAS at NYG Note: It turns out any concern about RG3's running game was misplaced. Lesson learned. |
| 4. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was |
| 5. | *Tom Brady NE vs. NYJ Note: Reportedly has a head injury that will be monitored this week - comes from the Boston Globe, not necessarily from the Pats. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 6. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Cin Note: Left practice Thursday a few minutes early with a minor ankle injury. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 7. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Pit |
| 8. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Cle |
| 9. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Dal |
| 10. | Tony Romo DAL at Car |
| 11. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. Jac Note: Tons of yards last week, but also a soul-crushing pick-six late. Bengals |
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.
Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, Miami, Philadelphia and San Diego are on bye this week.
Updated through Sunday
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO at TB |
| 2. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at StL Note: Calf injury, but fully practiced Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 3. | Robert Griffin WAS at NYG Note: It turns out any concern about RG3's running game was misplaced. Lesson learned. |
| 4. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was |
| 5. | *Tom Brady NE vs. NYJ Note: Reportedly has a head injury that will be monitored this week - comes from the Boston Globe, not necessarily from the Pats. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 6. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Cin Note: Left practice Thursday a few minutes early with a minor ankle injury. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 7. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Pit |
| 8. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Cle |
| 9. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Dal |
| 10. | Tony Romo DAL at Car |
| 11. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. Jac Note: Tons of yards last week, but also a soul-crushing pick-six late. Bengals fans nod. |
| 12. | Josh Freeman TB vs. NO |
| 13. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. Bal |
| 14. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. Det |
| 15. | Joe Flacco BAL at Hou |
| 16. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Ten Note: Interesting decision for the Bills this week - they want to run the ball more, and won at Arizona by slowing the game down, but the passing matchup against Tennessee is just so tasty. |
| 17. | Matthew Stafford DET at Chi |
| 18. | *Brandon Weeden CLE at Ind Note: Twisted his ankle last week against the Bengals, but didn't miss a snap. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 19. | Mark Sanchez NYJ at NE |
| 20. | *Alex Smith SF vs. Sea Note: Listed as probable (finger) for Thursday night's game. |
| 21. | *Christian Ponder MIN vs. Ari Note: Knee held up fine, though he made a couple of costly mistakes against the Redskins. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 22. | *Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Buf Note: Starting again this week. |
| 23. | Blaine Gabbert JAC at Oak |
| 24. | Russell Wilson SEA at SF |
| 25. | *John Skelton ARZ at Min Note: Starting this week with Kevin Kolb out several weeks due to a rib injury. (Ankle) Meanwhile, Skelton is not on this week's injury report. |
| 26. | Sam Bradford STL vs. GB |
| 27. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Sea Note: With six teams on bye this week, I'm listing a couple of backups for those that are desperate this week. |
| 28. | *Tim Tebow NYJ at NE Note: Could get some looks at running back this week Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight both hurt. |
| 29. | *Jake Locker TEN at Buf Note: (Shoulder) Once again, out this week, Hasselbeck will get the start. |
| 30. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ at Min Note: Out several weeks with a rib injury. Could be six-to-eight weeks. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Bal |
| 2. | Ray Rice BAL at Hou |
| 3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Oak |
| 4. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Ari Note: Rested a sore ankle both Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full participant Friday. *** |
| 5. | *Matt Forte CHI vs. Det Note: Believes that his ankle is at full strength. |
| 6. | Doug Martin TB vs. NO |
| 7. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Jac Note: He's close to blowing up - more of a feeling, less out of evidence, so ignore if you see fit. |
| 8. | Chris Johnson TEN at Buf |
| 9. | Alfred Morris WAS at NYG |
| 10. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. NYJ |
| 11. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten Note: Alternating two series on, two series off with Fred Jackson. |
| 12. | *Felix Jones DAL at Car Note: Opportunity knocks, with DeMarco Murray out this week. Cramped up a little against the Ravens, due to dehydration. |
| 13. | Frank Gore SF vs. Sea |
| 14. | *Trent Richardson CLE at Ind Note: Suffered a flank injury against the Bengals that has been reclassified (maybe dumbed down so that laymen like myself can understand it?) as a right rib cartilage injury. He's considered day-to-day. Watch his practice reports carefully - he's a top-10 back this week if it looks like he'll get a full load. Limited in Thursday's practice - even if he plays, he might end up being limited. *** Practiced in full Friday - moving him up. *** |
| 15. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF |
| 16. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Was Note: Surprisingly effective against the Niners - 116 yards on 27 carries last week. (Foot) Sat out practice Thursday, but both he and the Giants downplayed the injury afterward. *** Missed practice Friday but still plans to play. *** |
| 17. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Pit |
| 18. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Chi Note: Jahvid Best out for the remainder of the season, meaning more job security for Leshoure. |
| 19. | Shonn Greene NYJ at NE |
| 20. | Darren Sproles NO at TB |
| 21. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. Ten |
| 22. | *Alex Green GB at StL Note: Clearly the lead back for the Packers, on the field for 50 snaps last week, most while the game was still somewhat in doubt. (Shoulder) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Practiced Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 23. | Vick Ballard IND vs. Cle |
| 24. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Dal |
| 25. | Steven Jackson STL vs. GB |
| 26. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. NO |
| 27. | *Montario Hardesty CLE at Ind Note: Ran well when getting late playing time in place of an injured Trent Richardson. |
| 28. | Michael Bush CHI vs. Det |
| 29. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Bal Note: (Toe) Limited on Wednesday. |
| 30. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Dal |
| 31. | William Powell ARZ at Min Note: Powell was far more effective than Stephens-Howling, though he had just 13 carries to LSH's 11. |
| 32. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Cin Note: Inactive the last two games, but probably plays this week with both Mendenhall and Redman banged up. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. I'm not quite sure how to handicap Dwyer vs. Batch - I'm hearing Dwyer may start, but they've trusted Batch more recently.*** |
| 33. | *Baron Batch PIT at Cin Note: Could end up being the Steelers' starter with both Mendenhall and Redman missing practices Wednesday and Thursday. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. *** |
| 34. | *David Wilson NYG vs. Was Note: *** Bumping up a little bit with Bradshaw banged up. *** |
| 35. | Mike Goodson OAK vs. Jac Note: Seems to find a lot more space than McFadden to run. Clearly ahead of Taiwan Jones. |
| 36. | Danny Woodhead NE vs. NYJ |
| 37. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Sea |
| 38. | *Phillip Tanner DAL at Car Note: Tanner appears to be the primary backup to Jones, with Murray out, with Lance Dunbar also in the mix. |
| 39. | Robert Turbin SEA at SF |
| 40. | Daryl Richardson STL vs. GB |
| 41. | Pierre Thomas NO at TB |
| 42. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Ari |
| 43. | Evan Royster WAS at NYG |
| 44. | *Cedric Peerman CIN vs. Pit Note: Only one carry last week, but eight receptions. |
| 45. | Justin Forsett HOU vs. Bal |
| 46. | *Andre Brown NYG vs. Was Note: (Concussion) Full practice Wednesday. *** Bumping up a little bit with Bradshaw banged up. *** |
| 47. | *Joique Bell DET at Chi Note: Clearly the backup behind Leshoure, ahead of Kevin Smith. |
| 48. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at Min |
| 49. | *Jamie Harper TEN at Buf Note: Got the goal line carry last week. Javon Ringer is out for at least four more weeks. |
| 50. | Mark Ingram NO at TB |
| 51. | Rashad Jennings JAC at Oak |
| 52. | *Brandon Jacobs SF vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Active for the first time this season. |
| 53. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Hou |
| 54. | Mewelde Moore IND vs. Cle |
| 55. | Alfonso Smith ARZ at Min |
| 56. | Delone Carter IND vs. Cle |
| 57. | *Lance Dunbar DAL at Car Note: Dunbar appears to be behind Phillip Tanner on the depth chart, though he got one carry also last week. |
| 58. | Shane Vereen NE vs. NYJ Note: Was not on the field for any of the Patriots' offensive snaps last week, even after Bolden's injury. |
| 59. | *James Starks GB at StL Note: Just an afterthought last week. Brandon Saine is out for the year, so the recently claimed Johnny White is his competition for the backup role. |
| 60. | *Brian Leonard CIN vs. Pit Note: Knocked out early last week with a rib injury. Still not practicing yet. |
| 61. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. Jac Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 62. | Tashard Choice BUF vs. Ten |
| 63. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. Dal |
| 64. | Ryan Grant WAS at NYG |
| 65. | Brandon Jackson CLE at Ind |
| 66. | Isaiah Pead STL vs. GB |
| 67. | Kevin Smith DET at Chi |
| 68. | Johnny White GB at StL |
| 69. | *Brandon Bolden NE vs. NYJ Note: Left early last week after aggravating his knee against the Seahawks. Did not practice Thursday. *** Ruled out this week. *** |
| 70. | *Isaac Redman PIT at Cin Note: (Ankle) Hopeful he can play against the Bengals this week. (Knee, not ankle) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. *** |
| 71. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Cin Note: Suffered an Achilles' tendon injury last week against the Titans, listed initially as questionable, though considered to have a 'good shot' at playing. Sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday, as did Isaac Redman. One source suggests that Mendenhall has a better chance of playing than Redman. Friday's practice will be key. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. *** |
| 72. | Donald Brown IND vs. Cle |
| 73. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at Car Note: Out with a sprained foot this week. |
| 74. | *Joe McKnight NYJ at NE Note: High ankle sprain, out for sure this week. |
| 75. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at NE Note: Dislocated shoulder, out for at least this week. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Pit Note: At one point I remarked that I should have discounted Green because of the matchup against Joe Haden. Almost immediately after that, Green went off. Lesson learned, part 2. |
| 2. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
| 3. | Mike Wallace PIT at Cin |
| 4. | Calvin Johnson DET at Chi |
| 5. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Cle |
| 6. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. Ari |
| 7. | Marques Colston NO at TB |
| 8. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Min |
| 9. | *Vincent Jackson TB vs. NO Note: Limited in practice Thursday with a calf injury. |
| 10. | *Wes Welker NE vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Limited Thursday. |
| 11. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Dal |
| 12. | Miles Austin DAL at Car |
| 13. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Bal Note: After being limited in previous weeks by a groin injury, Johnson had 12 targets Sunday night. |
| 14. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Det |
| 15. | *Brandon Lloyd NE vs. NYJ Note: Injured his shoulder on the Patriots' offensive series against the Seahawks. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 16. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten |
| 17. | Torrey Smith BAL at Hou |
| 18. | Jordy Nelson GB at StL Note: Huge game after so many duds before. It'll be interesting to see - does he draw Cortland Finnegan this week? |
| 19. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cin |
| 20. | Randall Cobb GB at StL Note: Targeted 10 times in the win over the Texans and drew high praise from Aaron Rodgers after the game. |
| 21. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was Note: (Knee) Targeted five times in the win over the Niners. Don't be surprised if he misses practice time this week. Limited practice time Thursday. |
| 22. | *Dez Bryant DAL at Car Note: *** (Groin) Missed practice Friday, but will play. *** |
| 23. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Sea |
| 24. | Nate Washington TEN at Buf |
| 25. | Mike Williams TB vs. NO Note: Monster game against the Chiefs, now has another good matchup against the Saints. |
| 26. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Jac Note: DHB is back, but Moore has surpassed him as the Raiders' top option. |
| 27. | James Jones GB at StL Note: Now up to seven touchdowns on the season - he's filling the void left from the expected production of Jermichael Finley. |
| 28. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. GB |
| 29. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at NE |
| 30. | Andre Roberts ARZ at Min |
| 31. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Hou |
| 32. | Kenny Britt TEN at Buf |
| 33. | *Lance Moore NO at TB Note: Sat out prior to the bye week - can he go this week? (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 34. | *Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. Pit Note: (Back) Full practice Thursday, could see role increased if Binns can't go. |
| 35. | Josh Gordon CLE at Ind Note: Nice for the Browns to find a big-play receiver; now they just have to get him more targets. |
| 36. | *Devery Henderson NO at TB Note: Had a big game with Moore out and Jimmy Graham hurt prior to the bye. |
| 37. | Golden Tate SEA at SF |
| 38. | Sidney Rice SEA at SF |
| 39. | *Santana Moss WAS at NYG Note: Seems to be benefiting the most from Pierre Garcon's injury. |
| 40. | *Stephen Hill NYJ at NE Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday, could get his targets increased this week, especially if he can get open deep. |
| 41. | Donnie Avery IND vs. Cle |
| 42. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Jac |
| 43. | Domenik Hixon NYG vs. Was |
| 44. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Cle |
| 45. | Justin Blackmon JAC at Oak |
| 46. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. Dal |
| 47. | *Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Ari Note: (Back) Inactive last week. Full participant in Thursday's practice. Last week's de-activation cost him $60K, and he's ticked about it. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 48. | Nate Burleson DET at Chi |
| 49. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Oak |
| 50. | Kendall Wright TEN at Buf |
| 51. | *Randy Moss SF vs. Sea Note: Maybe a bigger role with Manningham out? |
| 52. | Donald Jones BUF vs. Ten |
| 53. | *Earl Bennett CHI vs. Det Note: Missed the Bears' Week 5 game with a hand injury, but with Alshon Jeffery out 4-to-6 weeks, they need him to step up here. Not listed on the Bears' initial injury report. |
| 54. | Chris Givens STL vs. GB |
| 55. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Cin |
| 56. | *Devin Hester CHI vs. Det Note: (Quadriceps) Did not practice Thursday. *** Full participant Saturday. *** |
| 57. | Derek Hagan OAK vs. Jac Note: Not starting with DHB back, but still active in the passing game. Slot him over Streater for now. |
| 58. | Chaz Schilens NYJ at NE |
| 59. | Josh Morgan WAS at NYG |
| 60. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF |
| 61. | Jason Hill NYJ at NE |
| 62. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Was |
| 63. | Aldrick Robinson WAS at NYG |
| 64. | Ramses Barden NYG vs. Was |
| 65. | *Armon Binns CIN vs. Pit Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 66. | T.J. Graham BUF vs. Ten |
| 67. | *Greg Little CLE at Ind Note: Moving well down the list again. Sent home Thursday with a case of the flu. |
| 68. | *Titus Young DET at Chi Note: (Knee) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 69. | Kevin Walter HOU vs. Bal |
| 70. | Kevin Ogletree DAL at Car |
| 71. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Min |
| 72. | Leonard Hankerson WAS at NYG |
| 73. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Hou |
| 74. | Braylon Edwards SEA at SF |
| 75. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. Ari |
| 76. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Jac |
| 77. | Joseph Morgan NO at TB |
| 78. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. NYJ Note: (Hand) Limited in practice this week. |
| 79. | *Travis Benjamin CLE at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 80. | *Greg Jennings GB at StL Note: (Groin) The Packers were very conservative last week in addressing Jennings' situation. Once again did not practice Thursday. *** Out again this week. *** |
| 81. | *Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. *** Out again this week. *** |
| 82. | *Pierre Garcon WAS at NYG Note: An MRI on Garcon's foot revealed an 'inflamed capsule underneath the second toe.' This apparently is not the same as turf toe. Questionable for this week. Shanahan described Garcon as a long shot to play this week. *** Officially out. *** |
| 83. | *Laurent Robinson JAC at Oak Note: Did not pass his concussion test on Monday. |
| 84. | *Mario Manningham SF vs. Sea Note: (Shoulder) Inactive Thursday night. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. NYJ Note: (Hip) Targeted eight times in the loss to the Seahawks. Limited Thursday, likely will be listed as questionable Friday. *** Listed as questionable, as expected, as he has been the last two weeks. *** |
| 2. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Bal |
| 3. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Sea |
| 4. | Jason Witten DAL at Car |
| 5. | *Aaron Hernandez NE vs. NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Saw 38 snaps in his first game back, emerged without any reported setbacks. Present at Wednesday's walk-through, but didn't practice Thursday, instead receiving treatment on his ankle. *** Returned to practice Friday - officially listed as questionable. *** |
| 6. | Heath Miller PIT at Cin |
| 7. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Ari |
| 8. | *Fred Davis WAS at NYG Note: When is it disappointing when a player leads his team in receptions and receiving yards? When he doesn't get into the end zone, as is the case with Davis. Some of that is arbitrary, some of it is what the Redskins tend to do in red zone sets. Receiving treatment for a sore knee, but still practicing. |
| 9. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Ten |
| 10. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Pit |
| 11. | Brandon Myers OAK vs. Jac |
| 12. | Jared Cook TEN at Buf |
| 13. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Dal |
| 14. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Chi Note: Perhaps was targeted less than usual because of his sore knee. Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited in practice Saturday. *** |
| 15. | *David Thomas NO at TB Note: *** Bumped up a couple of spots with Jimmy Graham officially out. *** |
| 16. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. GB |
| 17. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Hou |
| 18. | Martellus Bennett NYG vs. Was |
| 19. | *Dustin Keller NYJ at NE Note: (Hamstring) Full practiced Thursday. |
| 20. | James Casey HOU vs. Bal |
| 21. | Tom Crabtree GB at StL |
| 22. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Cle |
| 23. | Ben Watson CLE at Ind |
| 24. | Dallas Clark TB vs. NO |
| 25. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Cle |
| 26. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Oak |
| 27. | Zach Miller SEA at SF |
| 28. | *Jermichael Finley GB at StL Note: Finley played just 24 snaps Sunday night because of his sore shoulder. Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 29. | Jordan Cameron CLE at Ind |
| 30. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. Det |
| 31. | Rob Housler ARZ at Min |
| 32. | Craig Stevens TEN at Buf |
| 33. | Ed Dickson BAL at Hou |
| 34. | Tony Scheffler DET at Chi |
| 35. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ at NE |
| 36. | *Todd Heap ARZ at Min Note: (Knee) Inactive last week. |
| 37. | *Jimmy Graham NO at TB Note: (Ankle) Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer refused to disclose anything on Graham's status on Monday. Limited Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice. *** Officially out. *** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Bal |
| 2. | Ray Rice BAL at Hou |
| 3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Oak |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Pit Note: At one point I remarked that I should have discounted Green because of the matchup against Joe Haden. Almost immediately after that, Green went off. Lesson learned, part 2. |
| 5. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
| 6. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Ari Note: Rested a sore ankle both Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full participant Friday. *** |
| 7. | *Matt Forte CHI vs. Det Note: Believes that his ankle is at full strength. |
| 8. | Doug Martin TB vs. NO |
| 9. | Mike Wallace PIT at Cin |
| 10. | Calvin Johnson DET at Chi |
| 11. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Cle |
| 12. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. Ari |
| 13. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Was Note: Surprisingly effective against the Niners - 116 yards on 27 carries last week. (Foot) Sat out practice Thursday, but both he and the Giants downplayed the injury afterward. *** Missed practice Friday but still plans to play. *** |
| 14. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Jac Note: He's close to blowing up - more of a feeling, less out of evidence, so ignore if you see fit. |
| 15. | Chris Johnson TEN at Buf |
| 16. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten Note: Alternating two series on, two series off with Fred Jackson. |
| 17. | *Felix Jones DAL at Car Note: Opportunity knocks, with DeMarco Murray out this week. Cramped up a little against the Ravens, due to dehydration. |
| 18. | *Wes Welker NE vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Limited Thursday. |
| 19. | Marques Colston NO at TB |
| 20. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Min |
| 21. | *Vincent Jackson TB vs. NO Note: Limited in practice Thursday with a calf injury. |
| 22. | Frank Gore SF vs. Sea |
| 23. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF |
| 24. | Darren Sproles NO at TB |
| 25. | Alfred Morris WAS at NYG |
| 26. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. NYJ |
| 27. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Dal |
| 28. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Bal Note: After being limited in previous weeks by a groin injury, Johnson had 12 targets Sunday night. |
| 29. | *Dez Bryant DAL at Car Note: *** (Groin) Missed practice Friday, but will play. *** |
| 30. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Det |
| 31. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. NYJ Note: (Hip) Targeted eight times in the loss to the Seahawks. Limited Thursday, likely will be listed as questionable Friday. *** Listed as questionable, as expected, as he has been the last two weeks. *** |
| 32. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Chi Note: Jahvid Best out for the remainder of the season, meaning more job security for Leshoure. |
| 33. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. Ten |
| 34. | *Trent Richardson CLE at Ind Note: Suffered a flank injury against the Bengals that has been reclassified (maybe dumbed down so that laymen like myself can understand it?) as a right rib cartilage injury. He's considered day-to-day. Watch his practice reports carefully - he's a top-10 back this week if it looks like he'll get a full load. Limited in Thursday's practice - even if he plays, he might end up being limited. *** Practiced in full Friday - moving him up. *** |
| 35. | Miles Austin DAL at Car |
| 36. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten |
| 37. | Torrey Smith BAL at Hou |
| 38. | Jordy Nelson GB at StL Note: Huge game after so many duds before. It'll be interesting to see - does he draw Cortland Finnegan this week? |
| 39. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cin |
| 40. | Randall Cobb GB at StL Note: Targeted 10 times in the win over the Texans and drew high praise from Aaron Rodgers after the game. |
| 41. | *Alex Green GB at StL Note: Clearly the lead back for the Packers, on the field for 50 snaps last week, most while the game was still somewhat in doubt. (Shoulder) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Practiced Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 42. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Pit |
| 43. | Shonn Greene NYJ at NE |
| 44. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Cin Note: Suffered an Achilles' tendon injury last week against the Titans, listed initially as questionable, though considered to have a 'good shot' at playing. Sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday, as did Isaac Redman. One source suggests that Mendenhall has a better chance of playing than Redman. Friday's practice will be key. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. *** |
| 45. | Vick Ballard IND vs. Cle |
| 46. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Bal |
| 47. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Sea |
| 48. | Jason Witten DAL at Car |
| 49. | *Aaron Hernandez NE vs. NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Saw 38 snaps in his first game back, emerged without any reported setbacks. Present at Wednesday's walk-through, but didn't practice Thursday, instead receiving treatment on his ankle. *** Returned to practice Friday - officially listed as questionable. *** |
| 50. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was Note: (Knee) Targeted five times in the win over the Niners. Don't be surprised if he misses practice time this week. Limited practice time Thursday. |
| 51. | *Brandon Lloyd NE vs. NYJ Note: Injured his shoulder on the Patriots' offensive series against the Seahawks. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 52. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Sea |
| 53. | Nate Washington TEN at Buf |
| 54. | Mike Williams TB vs. NO Note: Monster game against the Chiefs, now has another good matchup against the Saints. |
| 55. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Jac Note: DHB is back, but Moore has surpassed him as the Raiders' top option. |
| 56. | James Jones GB at StL Note: Now up to seven touchdowns on the season - he's filling the void left from the expected production of Jermichael Finley. |
| 57. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. GB |
| 58. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Dal |
| 59. | Steven Jackson STL vs. GB |
| 60. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. NO |
| 61. | *Montario Hardesty CLE at Ind Note: Ran well when getting late playing time in place of an injured Trent Richardson. |
| 62. | Heath Miller PIT at Cin |
| 63. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Ari |
| 64. | *Fred Davis WAS at NYG Note: When is it disappointing when a player leads his team in receptions and receiving yards? When he doesn't get into the end zone, as is the case with Davis. Some of that is arbitrary, some of it is what the Redskins tend to do in red zone sets. Receiving treatment for a sore knee, but still practicing. |
| 65. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Ten |
| 66. | *Jimmy Graham NO at TB Note: (Ankle) Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer refused to disclose anything on Graham's status on Monday. Limited Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice. *** Officially out. *** |
| 67. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at NE |
| 68. | Andre Roberts ARZ at Min |
| 69. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Hou |
| 70. | Kenny Britt TEN at Buf |
| 71. | Golden Tate SEA at SF |
| 72. | Josh Gordon CLE at Ind Note: Nice for the Browns to find a big-play receiver; now they just have to get him more targets. |
| 73. | Sidney Rice SEA at SF |
| 74. | *Devery Henderson NO at TB Note: Had a big game with Moore out and Jimmy Graham hurt prior to the bye. |
| 75. | *Santana Moss WAS at NYG Note: Seems to be benefiting the most from Pierre Garcon's injury. |
| 76. | Donnie Avery IND vs. Cle |
| 77. | Michael Bush CHI vs. Det |
| 78. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Bal Note: (Toe) Limited on Wednesday. |
| 79. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Dal |
| 80. | William Powell ARZ at Min Note: Powell was far more effective than Stephens-Howling, though he had just 13 carries to LSH's 11. |
| 81. | Mike Goodson OAK vs. Jac Note: Seems to find a lot more space than McFadden to run. Clearly ahead of Taiwan Jones. |
| 82. | *Isaac Redman PIT at Cin Note: (Ankle) Hopeful he can play against the Bengals this week. (Knee, not ankle) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Both Mendenhall and Redman are out. *** |
| 83. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Sea |
| 84. | *Phillip Tanner DAL at Car Note: Tanner appears to be the primary backup to Jones, with Murray out, with Lance Dunbar also in the mix. |
| 85. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Pit |
Kickers
| 1. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Ari |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at Hou |
| 3. | Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. Was Note: Quietly leading all kickers in points so far. |
| 4. | David Akers SF vs. Sea Note: Has already missed five attempts this year, including two in the first half against the Giants when the game was still close. |
| 5. | Mason Crosby GB at StL |
| 6. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. GB Note: First setbacks for Zuerlein, who missed three against Miami. |
| 7. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. Det |
| 8. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. NYJ |
| 9. | Shayne Graham HOU vs. Bal |
| 10. | Connor Barth TB vs. NO |
| 11. | Jason Hanson DET at Chi |
| 12. | Garrett Hartley NO at TB |
| 13. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Cle |
| 14. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Jac |
| 15. | Phil Dawson CLE at Ind |
| 16. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Pit |
| 17. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Cin |
| 18. | Dan Bailey DAL at Car |
| 19. | Nick Folk NYJ at NE |
| 20. | Rob Bironas TEN at Buf |
| 21. | Steven Hauschka SEA at SF |
| 22. | Jay Feely ARZ at Min |
| 23. | Rian Lindell BUF vs. Ten |
| 24. | Kai Forbath WAS at NYG Note: Boomed in his first Redskins attempt from 50 yards. |
| 25. | Justin Medlock CAR vs. Dal |
| 26. | Josh Scobee JAC at Oak |
Defenses
| 1. | Chicago Bears vs. Det |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea |
| 3. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Ari |
| 4. | *Houston Texans vs. Bal Note: Sunday night was their first full game without Brian Cushing, and that could be a pretty big deal. Also, Johnathan Joseph has a sore groin and even sorer ego after getting toasted by Jordy Nelson. |
| 5. | Seattle Seahawks at SF |
| 6. | *Green Bay Packers at StL Note: B.J. Raji (ankle) was pretty close to playing last week. Amazing the Packers did what they did against Houston without him. |
| 7. | Oakland Raiders vs. Jac Note: My sneaky streaming option for this week. |
| 8. | *New England Patriots vs. NYJ Note: Patrick Chung once again is dealing with a shoulder injury. |
| 9. | Arizona Cardinals at Min |
| 10. | *Dallas Cowboys at Car Note: They might lose Morris Claiborne (knee) this week. |
| 11. | *New York Giants vs. Was Note: Kenny Phillips is getting closer to returning. In bigger news, the Giants rediscovered their pass rush against the Niners. |
| 12. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Cin Note: Troy Polamalu out once again. |
| 13. | Buffalo Bills vs. Ten Note: Finally got production from Mario Williams (two sacks). |
| 14. | Detroit Lions at Chi |
| 15. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pit |
| 16. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Cle |
| 17. | Carolina Panthers vs. Dal |
| 18. | Cleveland Browns at Ind |
| 19. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NO |
| 20. | *Baltimore Ravens at Hou Note: Devastating losses of Ray Lewis and Lardarius Webb, and Ngata's injury is problematic too. |
| 21. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Oak |
| 22. | New York Jets at NE |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints at TB |
| 24. | St. Louis Rams vs. GB |
| 25. | Tennessee Titans at Buf |
| 26. | Washington Redskins at NYG |
