This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***BYE WEEKS - Miami & Oakland. First posted Tuesday, 9/30. Sunday Update Complete. Check our latest news page for any late-breaking news, such Vernon Davis's status for the late game..***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the
***BYE WEEKS - Miami & Oakland. First posted Tuesday, 9/30. Sunday Update Complete. Check our latest news page for any late-breaking news, such Vernon Davis's status for the late game..***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
***BYE WEEKS - Miami & Oakland. First posted Tuesday, 9/30. Sunday Update Complete. Check our latest news page for any late-breaking news, such Vernon Davis's status for the late game..***
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. TB |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Min |
| 3. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Ari |
| 4. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Bal |
| 5. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Hou Note: Took his usual maitenance day Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 6. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Jax |
| 7. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Buf Note: Bounced back from last week's shaky outing with a strong road game without the services of a health Megatron - I'm impressed. |
| 8. | Philip Rivers SD vs. NYJ |
| 9. | Nick Foles PHI vs. StL Note: Much shakier performance for Foles last week - the lack of OL depth is coming back to haunt him, too. |
| 10. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Atl |
| 11. | Russell Wilson SEA at Was |
| 12. | Matt Ryan ATL at NYG Note: I'm still a little concerned about his road stats, and now he's without his starting center for the rest of the year. |
| 13. | Jay Cutler CHI at Car |
| 14. | Joe Flacco BAL at Ind |
| 15. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. KC |
| 16. | Andy Dalton CIN at NE |
| 17. | Alex Smith KC at SF |
| 18. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Chi |
| 19. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Pit Note: Bortles is prone to making some mistakes, as any rookie might, but his ceiling is so much higher than Chad Henne's ceiling. Only two three-and-outs so far since taking over. |
| 20. | Brian Hoyer CLE at Ten |
| 21. | *Austin Davis STL at Phi Note: Will be the starter for the Rams for the rest of the season. |
| 22. | Tom Brady NE vs. Cin |
| 23. | Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU at Dal |
| 24. | *Mike Glennon TB at NO Note: I know that the Bucs invested in McCown just this offseason, but I don't see why they wouldn't play Glennon again this week, even if McCown can avoid surgery. |
| 25. | *Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Sea Note: *** Robert Griffin could return as early as Week 8.*** |
| 26. | *Drew Stanton ARZ at Den Note: Looks as though he'll get another start this week, though Palmer might practice Friday. |
| 27. | Christian Ponder MIN at GB |
| 28. | *Geno Smith NYJ at SD Note: Keeping his job for now, but the fact that they are even asking the question doesn't bode well. |
| 29. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. Cle Note: (Wrist) Didn't throw Monday, looks like he'll practice Wednesday, after which point we'll have a better idea of whether he'll play this week. On track to start this week after sitting out last week. *** Listed as probable, will start. *** |
| 30. | *Kyle Orton BUF at Det Note: Starting over Manuel this week. |
| 31. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIN at GB Note: (Ankle) Bridgewater has sat out practice the last two days - with the short week, it doesn't look good for him this week. Game-time decision, but given that the Vikings activated Chandler Harnish for this game, it doesn't look good. |
| 32. | *Carson Palmer ARZ at Den Note: Palmer didn't make as much progress with his nerve issue in his shoulder over the bye week, so his status for Week 5 is now in doubt. Diagnosed with an axillary nerve contusion, didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Officially out for this week. *** |
| 33. | Charlie Whitehurst TEN vs. Cle |
| 34. | *EJ Manuel BUF at Det Note: Benched in favor of Kyle Orton. I have to imagine he'll get more chances, including later this year. |
| 35. | *Josh McCown TB at NO Note: Might need surgery for his thumb ligament - awaiting results of Monday's tests. Hasn't yet been cleared to throw. *** Still hasn't been cleared to throw - yet somehow is listed as questionable and not 'out.' *** |
Running Backs
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Hou |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Jax |
| 3. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Was Note: ***Was rested from Thursday's practice but is listed as probable for Monday night's game.*** |
| 4. | Matt Forte CHI at Car |
| 5. | *Jamaal Charles KC at SF Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday, but this was likely precautionary given the previous injury and the fact that the Chiefs played Monday night. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 6. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Atl |
| 7. | Zac Stacy STL at Phi |
| 8. | Giovani Bernard CIN at NE |
| 9. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Sea |
| 10. | *Frank Gore SF vs. KC Note: (Back) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. StL Note: Two weeks in a row McCoy hasn't been able to get anything going. The Eagles for their part have said that McCoy does not have an injury. I think his struggles can be attributed to the Eagles' offensive line issues - and they do get right tackle Lane Johnson back from a suspension this week. But still, I've definitely downgraded him for the near future. |
| 12. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Buf Note: Could be in line for a big workload if either/both Joique Bell or Theo Riddick are out this week. |
| 13. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Min Note: Despite the touchdown against the Bears, Lacy had another underwhelming game overall, especially for a team protecting a big lead in the second half. |
| 14. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Den Note: (Foot) Limited participant Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 15. | Chris Ivory NYJ at SD |
| 16. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 17. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. Bal Note: Injured his ankle in the win over Tennessee and later returned, but then was wearing a walking boot after the game. Sat out Wednesday's practice but was a full participant Thursday. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 18. | Montee Ball DEN vs. Ari |
| 19. | *Arian Foster HOU at Dal Note: (Hamstring) Not yet near 100 percent, but was heavily involved in the passing game against the Bills. Did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. *** Limited Friday as well, but listed as probable. *** |
| 20. | Matt Asiata MIN at GB Note: Yes, I underestimated Asiata, or at least his matchup, by an order of magnitude or even two! The three TDs will give him job security even with McKinnon running well, as will McKinnon's ankle injury. |
| 21. | Khiry Robinson NO vs. TB |
| 22. | Shane Vereen NE vs. Cin |
| 23. | Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Cle Note: Hey, here's an idea, why not give your best playmaker in the backfield more than one carry before halftime? Just a thought. The Titans have suggested that Sankey will get added reps this week. Had 22 snaps against the Colts, 29 against the Bengals the week before. |
| 24. | Justin Forsett BAL at Ind |
| 25. | Steven Jackson ATL at NYG |
| 26. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Det |
| 27. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NE |
| 28. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at Ind |
| 29. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Ten |
| 30. | Donald Brown SD vs. NYJ |
| 31. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Cin |
| 32. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Bal |
| 33. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. StL |
| 34. | *Toby Gerhart JAC vs. Pit Note: Still the starter, but he lost a fumble last week and virtually shared the carries with Denard Robinson last week. |
| 35. | Fred Jackson BUF at Det |
| 36. | *Ben Tate CLE at Ten Note: (Knee) Returned to practice Tuesday, vows to play this week - but where is he in the Browns' pecking order? This three-headed monster will be difficult to predict, though RB coach Wilbur Montgomery implied that Tate will be the starter when he's ready. On track to play (and start) Sunday. *** Listed as probable, though he personally said that he's closer to questionable. I'm more wary than I was a few days ago.*** |
| 37. | Chris Johnson NYJ at SD |
| 38. | Terrance West CLE at Ten |
| 39. | *Darrin Reaves CAR vs. Chi Note: Starter by default this week, with every other Carolina running back hurt. The team signed Chris Ogbonnaya as depth, and it's possible Fozzy Whittaker could also play this week. |
| 40. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. TB Note: Seems like a candidate for the Witness Protection Program after getting just two carries and two catches last week, even with Ingram out. |
| 41. | Alfred Blue HOU at Dal |
| 42. | Knile Davis KC at SF |
| 43. | LeGarrette Blount PIT at Jax |
| 44. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at GB Note: Had a huge game against the Falcons, but injured his ankle in the process and was limited in Monday and Tuesday's practices. Listed as probable. |
| 45. | Branden Oliver SD vs. NYJ |
| 46. | Antone Smith ATL at NYG |
| 47. | *Bobby Rainey TB at NO Note: Back to a standard backup role for now with Doug Martin back. Only two carries against the Steelers. |
| 48. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. KC |
| 49. | Shonn Greene TEN vs. Cle |
| 50. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Sea |
| 51. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at NYG |
| 52. | Denard Robinson JAC vs. Pit Note: Pretty much in a timeshare with Gerhart, but that in and of itself isn't that valuable if he's not getting any goal line carries. |
| 53. | Andre Williams NYG vs. Atl |
| 54. | *James Starks GB vs. Min Note: Coaches have said that they want to get Starks more involved going forward. |
| 55. | Dexter McCluster TEN vs. Cle |
| 56. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at Car |
| 57. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. Chi Note: (Quadriceps) Could return to practice Wednesday. Looks like he'll play this week and share carries with Reaves and Ogbonnoya. |
| 58. | *Bernard Pierce BAL at Ind Note: (Thigh) Was held out as a precaution last week, but if you're the Ravens, why would you turn the job back over to him without an injury to Forsett or Taliaferro? Full practice Wednesday, but officially behind Forsett on the depth chart. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 59. | Benny Cunningham STL at Phi |
| 60. | Robert Turbin SEA at Was |
| 61. | Joseph Randle DAL vs. Hou |
| 62. | Stepfan Taylor ARZ at Den |
| 63. | *Christine Michael SEA at Was Note: *** Not on the injury report this week. *** |
| 64. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Hou |
| 65. | Devonta Freeman ATL at NYG |
| 66. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. TB |
| 67. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Ari |
| 68. | Cyrus Gray KC at SF |
| 69. | Jonathan Grimes HOU at Dal |
| 70. | Silas Redd WAS vs. Sea |
| 71. | Jordan Todman JAC vs. Pit |
| 72. | *James White NE vs. Cin Note: Was on the field for 14 snaps, but 11 of those were in garbage time. |
| 73. | *Joique Bell DET vs. Buf Note: Suffered a concussion against the Jets. Third string back Theo Riddick left in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Hasn't received clearance in the league's concussion protocol, didn't practice Thursday. *** Officially out this week. *** |
| 74. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. Buf Note: Injured his hamstring last week, otherwise might have been in line for more carries given Bell's concussion. Unable to practice Thursday. *** Officially out this week. *** |
| 75. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Chi Note: Injured his right foot in the loss to the Ravens and will be doubtful this week. |
| 76. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Chi Note: (Sprained knee) Will be evaluated again this week, but it doesn't look great for this week. Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Listed as doubtful this week. *** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Min |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT at Jax |
| 3. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Hou |
| 4. | *A.J. Green CIN at NE Note: *** (Toe) Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable and will play Sunday night. *** |
| 5. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. StL Note: *** (Hamstring) Listed as probable. *** |
| 6. | *Julio Jones ATL at NYG Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 7. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Min |
| 8. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Car |
| 9. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Ari |
| 10. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Atl |
| 11. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Ari |
| 12. | Keenan Allen SD vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Ari |
| 14. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Cin |
| 15. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Chi |
| 16. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Car Note: (Ankle) Scored against the Packers, but his snaps are being limited. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 17. | Percy Harvin SEA at Was |
| 18. | Vincent Jackson TB at NO |
| 19. | Steve Smith BAL at Ind |
| 20. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited to 37 snaps last week, probably will be limited at practice at best again this week. Has not practiced yet this week, but ankle reportedly is doing much better this week than last week. ***Limited practice Friday, said afterward that he plans to play through the injury, though he's listed as questionable. This has the potential to linger much like Roddy White's injury did last year. *** |
| 21. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Dal |
| 22. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Den |
| 23. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Hou |
| 24. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Bal |
| 25. | Roddy White ATL at NYG |
| 26. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Bal |
| 27. | *Michael Crabtree SF vs. KC Note: Aggravated his foot injury in the first quarter against the Eagles but later returned. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 28. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Sea |
| 29. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Buf Note: Limited in Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. *** Limited again Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 30. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Den |
| 31. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Dal Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter last week but later returned - could miss some practice time this week. Sat out Wednesday's practice, was limited Thursday. *** Listed as questionable after not practicing Friday, but is in line to play according to early reports Sunday morning. *** |
| 32. | *DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Sea Note: (Shoulder) Early exit last week in the blowout loss. *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 33. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. TB |
| 34. | Eddie Royal SD vs. NYJ |
| 35. | Sammy Watkins BUF at Det |
| 36. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Atl |
| 37. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Ten |
| 38. | Greg Jennings MIN at GB |
| 39. | Brian Quick STL at Phi |
| 40. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at GB |
| 41. | Marques Colston NO vs. TB |
| 42. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Cle |
| 43. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Pit |
| 44. | Torrey Smith BAL at Ind Note: Good news! He scored last week! Bad news! Just three targets - unstartable right now. |
| 45. | Dwayne Bowe KC at SF |
| 46. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Was |
| 47. | *Mohamed Sanu CIN at NE Note: Could stick in the starting lineup for another week. |
| 48. | *Markus Wheaton PIT at Jax Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 49. | Miles Austin CLE at Ten |
| 50. | Davante Adams GB vs. Min Note: Had a touchdown against the Bears called back due to an OL holding penalty, making his day look a lot worse. Clearly the third option though this week with Boykin still hurt. |
| 51. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at SD |
| 52. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. KC |
| 53. | *Devin Hester ATL at NYG Note: Bigger role last week with Harry Douglas out. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 54. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. StL |
| 55. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Pit |
| 56. | Steve Johnson SF vs. KC |
| 57. | John Brown ARZ at Den |
| 58. | *Brandon LaFell NE vs. Cin Note: The lone WR bright spot for the Pats on Monday night - 119 yards and 10 targets. If Dobson and Thompkins continue to be scratched, LaFell is the clear beneficiary. |
| 59. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at Was |
| 60. | Hakeem Nicks IND vs. Bal |
| 61. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Cle |
| 62. | Andre Roberts WAS vs. Sea |
| 63. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. NYJ |
| 64. | Louis Murphy TB at NO Note: Big opportunity with Mike Evans out, but will the Bucs treat him as a legitimate option in the regular offense, or just in hurry up mode? Or will they be in hurry up mode most of the year? |
| 65. | Kenny Britt STL at Phi |
| 66. | Mike Williams BUF at Det |
| 67. | Robert Woods BUF at Det |
| 68. | Kenny Stills NO vs. TB |
| 69. | Andre Caldwell DEN vs. Ari |
| 70. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. StL |
| 71. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Bal |
| 72. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Cle |
| 73. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Atl Note: Probably will make his NFL debut this week. *** Still on track to play, could be 'eased into the mix.' *** |
| 74. | *Tavon Austin STL at Phi Note: (MCL) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Expected to return this week. *** |
| 75. | Jarius Wright MIN at GB |
| 76. | Ryan Grant WAS vs. Sea |
| 77. | Corey Brown CAR vs. Chi |
| 78. | Santonio Holmes CHI at Car |
| 79. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Cin |
| 80. | *David Nelson NYJ at SD Note: Dealing with a 'pretty good' ankle sprain. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
| 81. | *Eric Decker NYJ at SD Note: (Hamstring) Pulled from Thursday's practice after experiencing tightness. *** Game-time decision for the 4:25 start. *** |
| 82. | *Marvin Jones CIN at NE Note: (Foot) Expected to return to action Sunday night. Be careful about him possibly getting limited reps in his first game back, however. Tweaked an ankle in Monday's practice, sat out Thursday's practice. *** Listed as doubtful. *** |
| 83. | *Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Min Note: Held out with a knee injury in Week 4, did not practice Tuesday. |
| 84. | *Mike Evans TB at NO Note: Out two-to-three weeks with a groin strain. |
| 85. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Expected to sit out this week. Act surprised, show concern! |
| 86. | *Marqise Lee JAC vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Could return to practice this week. Declared out again this week. |
| 87. | *Donnie Avery KC at SF Note: Left Monday night with a groin injury and did not return. Has a sports hernia that will require surgery. |
| 88. | *Harry Douglas ATL at NYG Note: (Foot) Sat out last week, but expects to practice Wednesday. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday after all. *** Out for this week. *** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB |
| 2. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Ari |
| 3. | Martellus Bennett CHI at Car |
| 4. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Cin Note: Late touchdown bailed out an otherwise slow game - only three targets, though. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 5. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Chi |
| 6. | Travis Kelce KC at SF |
| 7. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Atl |
| 8. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 9. | Antonio Gates SD vs. NYJ |
| 10. | Owen Daniels BAL at Ind |
| 11. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Cle Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 12. | Heath Miller PIT at Jax |
| 13. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Hou |
| 14. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. StL Note: How often do tight ends see their production severely curtailed when their offensive line is hurt or is otherwise awful? |
| 15. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Bal |
| 16. | Garrett Graham HOU at Dal |
| 17. | Eric Ebron DET vs. Buf |
| 18. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Bal |
| 19. | *Clay Harbor JAC vs. Pit Note: Eight targets last week in the loss to San Diego. |
| 20. | Jace Amaro NYJ at SD |
| 21. | Jared Cook STL at Phi |
| 22. | *Niles Paul WAS vs. Sea Note: Suffered a concussion just before halftime last week. Hasn't been cleared yet, still hopes to receive clearance. Limited practice Thursday, still looking to get through the league's concussion protocol. *** Full practice Friday and Saturday and has passed the final stages of the league's concussion protocol. Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play Monday night. *** |
| 23. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at NE |
| 24. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at NO Note: Seven targets last week in the win over the Steelers. (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable, missed a lot of practice this week. *** |
| 25. | *Ladarius Green SD vs. NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Very limited action last week, didn't register a catch. Full practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 26. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Min |
| 27. | Josh Hill NO vs. TB |
| 28. | Rhett Ellison MIN at GB |
| 29. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Ari |
| 30. | Brandon Myers TB at NO |
| 31. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Min Note: Not targeted once in the win over the Bears. |
| 32. | *Levine Toilolo ATL at NYG Note: At one point Toilolo had to be brought in at right tackle, which obviously meant he couldn't be a pass target. |
| 33. | Scott Chandler BUF at Det |
| 34. | Tim Wright NE vs. Cin |
| 35. | Derek Carrier SF vs. KC |
| 36. | Brent Celek PHI vs. StL |
| 37. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. KC Note: Left Sunday's game with back spasms in addition to his previous ankle injury. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Did not practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 38. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Sea Note: (Hamstring) Did some individual work in practice Tuesday. Limited practice again Thursday. *** Did not practice Saturday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 39. | *Zach Miller SEA at Was Note: Underwent ankle surgery during the bye week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Hou |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Jax |
| 3. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Was Note: ***Was rested from Thursday's practice but is listed as probable for Monday night's game.*** |
| 4. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB |
| 5. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Min |
| 6. | Antonio Brown PIT at Jax |
| 7. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Hou |
| 8. | *Julio Jones ATL at NYG Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 9. | *A.J. Green CIN at NE Note: *** (Toe) Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable and will play Sunday night. *** |
| 10. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. StL Note: *** (Hamstring) Listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Min |
| 12. | Matt Forte CHI at Car |
| 13. | *Jamaal Charles KC at SF Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday, but this was likely precautionary given the previous injury and the fact that the Chiefs played Monday night. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 14. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Atl |
| 15. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Car |
| 16. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Ari |
| 17. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Atl |
| 18. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Ari |
| 19. | Keenan Allen SD vs. NYJ |
| 20. | Wes Welker DEN vs. Ari |
| 21. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Cin |
| 22. | Zac Stacy STL at Phi |
| 23. | Giovani Bernard CIN at NE |
| 24. | *Arian Foster HOU at Dal Note: (Hamstring) Not yet near 100 percent, but was heavily involved in the passing game against the Bills. Did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. *** Limited Friday as well, but listed as probable. *** |
| 25. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Chi |
| 26. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited to 37 snaps last week, probably will be limited at practice at best again this week. Has not practiced yet this week, but ankle reportedly is doing much better this week than last week. ***Limited practice Friday, said afterward that he plans to play through the injury, though he's listed as questionable. This has the potential to linger much like Roddy White's injury did last year. *** |
| 27. | *Frank Gore SF vs. KC Note: (Back) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 28. | *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. StL Note: Two weeks in a row McCoy hasn't been able to get anything going. The Eagles for their part have said that McCoy does not have an injury. I think his struggles can be attributed to the Eagles' offensive line issues - and they do get right tackle Lane Johnson back from a suspension this week. But still, I've definitely downgraded him for the near future. |
| 29. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Ari |
| 30. | Percy Harvin SEA at Was |
| 31. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Dal Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter last week but later returned - could miss some practice time this week. Sat out Wednesday's practice, was limited Thursday. *** Listed as questionable after not practicing Friday, but is in line to play according to early reports Sunday morning. *** |
| 32. | Vincent Jackson TB at NO |
| 33. | Steve Smith BAL at Ind |
| 34. | Martellus Bennett CHI at Car |
| 35. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Buf Note: Could be in line for a big workload if either/both Joique Bell or Theo Riddick are out this week. |
| 36. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Sea |
| 37. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. Bal Note: Injured his ankle in the win over Tennessee and later returned, but then was wearing a walking boot after the game. Sat out Wednesday's practice but was a full participant Thursday. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 38. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Den |
| 39. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Dal |
| 40. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Hou |
| 41. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Den Note: (Foot) Limited participant Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 42. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Buf Note: Limited in Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. *** Limited again Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 43. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Cin Note: Late touchdown bailed out an otherwise slow game - only three targets, though. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 44. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 45. | Chris Ivory NYJ at SD |
| 46. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Min Note: Despite the touchdown against the Bears, Lacy had another underwhelming game overall, especially for a team protecting a big lead in the second half. |
| 47. | Montee Ball DEN vs. Ari |
| 48. | Roddy White ATL at NYG |
| 49. | Shane Vereen NE vs. Cin |
| 50. | C.J. Spiller BUF at Det |
| 51. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Sea |
| 52. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Bal |
| 53. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Den |
| 54. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Chi |
| 55. | Travis Kelce KC at SF |
| 56. | *DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Sea Note: (Shoulder) Early exit last week in the blowout loss. *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 57. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. TB |
| 58. | Matt Asiata MIN at GB Note: Yes, I underestimated Asiata, or at least his matchup, by an order of magnitude or even two! The three TDs will give him job security even with McKinnon running well, as will McKinnon's ankle injury. |
| 59. | Khiry Robinson NO vs. TB |
| 60. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Bal |
| 61. | *Eric Decker NYJ at SD Note: (Hamstring) Pulled from Thursday's practice after experiencing tightness. *** Game-time decision for the 4:25 start. *** |
| 62. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Car Note: (Ankle) Scored against the Packers, but his snaps are being limited. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 63. | Eddie Royal SD vs. NYJ |
| 64. | Sammy Watkins BUF at Det |
| 65. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Atl |
| 66. | *Michael Crabtree SF vs. KC Note: Aggravated his foot injury in the first quarter against the Eagles but later returned. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 67. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Ten |
| 68. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Atl |
| 69. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. StL |
| 70. | Antonio Gates SD vs. NYJ |
| 71. | Owen Daniels BAL at Ind |
| 72. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 73. | *Markus Wheaton PIT at Jax Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 74. | Greg Jennings MIN at GB |
| 75. | Steven Jackson ATL at NYG |
| 76. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NE |
| 77. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL at Ind |
| 78. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Cin |
| 79. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Bal |
| 80. | *Toby Gerhart JAC vs. Pit Note: Still the starter, but he lost a fumble last week and virtually shared the carries with Denard Robinson last week. |
| 81. | Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Cle Note: Hey, here's an idea, why not give your best playmaker in the backfield more than one carry before halftime? Just a thought. The Titans have suggested that Sankey will get added reps this week. Had 22 snaps against the Colts, 29 against the Bengals the week before. |
| 82. | Fred Jackson BUF at Det |
| 83. | Justin Forsett BAL at Ind |
| 84. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Ten |
| 85. | Donald Brown SD vs. NYJ |
| 86. | Brian Quick STL at Phi |
| 87. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at GB |
| 88. | Marques Colston NO vs. TB |
| 89. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Cle |
| 90. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Pit |
| 91. | Torrey Smith BAL at Ind Note: Good news! He scored last week! Bad news! Just three targets - unstartable right now. |
| 92. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Cle Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 93. | Heath Miller PIT at Jax |
| 94. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Hou |
| 95. | Dwayne Bowe KC at SF |
| 96. | *Marvin Jones CIN at NE Note: (Foot) Expected to return to action Sunday night. Be careful about him possibly getting limited reps in his first game back, however. Tweaked an ankle in Monday's practice, sat out Thursday's practice. *** Listed as doubtful. *** |
| 97. | *Ben Tate CLE at Ten Note: (Knee) Returned to practice Tuesday, vows to play this week - but where is he in the Browns' pecking order? This three-headed monster will be difficult to predict, though RB coach Wilbur Montgomery implied that Tate will be the starter when he's ready. On track to play (and start) Sunday. *** Listed as probable, though he personally said that he's closer to questionable. I'm more wary than I was a few days ago.*** |
| 98. | Miles Austin CLE at Ten |
| 99. | Davante Adams GB vs. Min Note: Had a touchdown against the Bears called back due to an OL holding penalty, making his day look a lot worse. Clearly the third option though this week with Boykin still hurt. |
| 100. | Chris Johnson NYJ at SD |
| 101. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. StL Note: How often do tight ends see their production severely curtailed when their offensive line is hurt or is otherwise awful? |
| 102. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Bal |
| 103. | Garrett Graham HOU at Dal |
| 104. | Terrance West CLE at Ten |
| 105. | *Darrin Reaves CAR vs. Chi Note: Starter by default this week, with every other Carolina running back hurt. The team signed Chris Ogbonnaya as depth, and it's possible Fozzy Whittaker could also play this week. |
| 106. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. TB Note: Seems like a candidate for the Witness Protection Program after getting just two carries and two catches last week, even with Ingram out. |
| 107. | Alfred Blue HOU at Dal |
| 108. | Knile Davis KC at SF |
| 109. | LeGarrette Blount PIT at Jax |
| 110. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Sea |
| 111. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at GB Note: Had a huge game against the Falcons, but injured his ankle in the process and was limited in Monday and Tuesday's practices. Listed as probable. |
| 112. | Branden Oliver SD vs. NYJ |
| 113. | Eric Ebron DET vs. Buf |
| 114. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Bal |
| 115. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. KC Note: Left Sunday's game with back spasms in addition to his previous ankle injury. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Did not practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 116. | *Clay Harbor JAC vs. Pit Note: Eight targets last week in the loss to San Diego. |
| 117. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at SD |
| 118. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. KC |
| 119. | *Devin Hester ATL at NYG Note: Bigger role last week with Harry Douglas out. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 120. | Antone Smith ATL at NYG |
| 121. | *Bobby Rainey TB at NO Note: Back to a standard backup role for now with Doug Martin back. Only two carries against the Steelers. |
| 122. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. KC |
Kickers
| 1. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Hou |
| 2. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Was |
| 3. | Cody Parkey PHI vs. StL |
| 4. | Phil Dawson SF vs. KC |
| 5. | Mike Nugent CIN at NE |
| 6. | Nick Novak SD vs. NYJ |
| 7. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Bal |
| 8. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Min |
| 9. | Shayne Graham NO vs. TB Note: Missed a 41-yard attempt Sunday night. |
| 10. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Atl |
| 11. | Matt Bryant ATL at NYG |
| 12. | *Brandon McManus DEN vs. Ari Note: Might have one more week remaining before Matt Prater takes over. *** The Broncos released Prater on Friday, making McManus the full-time kicker in Denver. *** |
| 13. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Cin |
| 14. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Phi |
| 15. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Den |
| 16. | Randy Bullock HOU at Dal Note: Nailed two from 50+ last week - job security no longer in question. |
| 17. | Alex Henery DET vs. Buf |
| 18. | Justin Tucker BAL at Ind |
| 19. | Nick Folk NYJ at SD |
| 20. | Robbie Gould CHI at Car |
| 21. | Billy Cundiff CLE at Ten |
| 22. | Patrick Murray TB at NO Note: Nailed a 50-yarder in Heinz Field last week. |
| 23. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Jax |
| 24. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Det |
| 25. | Blair Walsh MIN at GB |
| 26. | Cairo Santos KC at SF |
| 27. | Kai Forbath WAS vs. Sea |
| 28. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Chi |
| 29. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. Pit |
| 30. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Cle |
Defenses
| 1. | San Diego Chargers vs. NYJ |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks at Was |
| 3. | Detroit Lions vs. Buf |
| 4. | *Denver Broncos vs. Ari Note: Broncos will get Danny Trevathan (knee) back this week. |
| 5. | Cleveland Browns at Ten |
| 6. | San Francisco 49ers vs. KC |
| 7. | *Cincinnati Bengals at NE Note: Vontaze Burfict (concussion) didn't practice Monday, but he's still expected back this week. Burfict did not practice Thursday, but had 'robust activity' on the side. |
| 8. | New York Giants vs. Atl |
| 9. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Jax Note: Ryan Shazier (knee) will still be out this week. The Steelers really looked like they missed Ike Taylor in the second half comeback by the Bucs last week. |
| 10. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. Bal Note: LaRon Landry has been suspended for four games due to violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy. Jerrell Freeman (hamstring) is trying to get back this week, was limited Thursday. |
| 11. | Green Bay Packers vs. Min |
| 12. | Houston Texans at Dal Note: J.J. Watt - good at football. Watt has missed practices Wednesday and Thursday with a thigh injury. |
| 13. | New England Patriots vs. Cin |
| 14. | Buffalo Bills at Det |
| 15. | Kansas City Chiefs at SF |
| 16. | New Orleans Saints vs. TB |
| 17. | *Baltimore Ravens at Ind Note: Might finally get Ladarius Webb back this week. |
| 18. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. StL |
| 19. | Carolina Panthers vs. Chi |
| 20. | New York Jets at SD |
| 21. | *Chicago Bears at Car Note: Jared Allen was deactivated last week due to pneumonia. The Bears are a tough rank this week - I really want to fade Carolina's offense, but I also have no faith in the Bears' defense. TBD. |
| 22. | Arizona Cardinals at Den |
| 23. | Tennessee Titans vs. Cle |
| 24. | Washington Redskins vs. Sea |
| 25. | *Atlanta Falcons at NYG Note: Lost S William Moore to a serious shoulder injury. |
| 26. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. Hou Note: Bruce Carter (quad) week-to-week, Morris Claiborne (knee) out for the season. |
| 27. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO Note: Dashon Goldon left in the first quarter with an ankle injury and is uncertain for this week. |
| 28. | *Minnesota Vikings at GB Note: Chad Greenway (hand/ribs) questionable at best for Thursday. |
| 29. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pit |
| 30. | St. Louis Rams at Phi |
