Weekly Rankings: Week 7 Value Meter

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Updated on October 17, 2017 8:35PM EST

Sunday update complete.

BYE WEEKS: Detroit, Houston

Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four 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.***

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. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.

Sunday update complete.

BYE WEEKS: Detroit, Houston

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Quarterback

1.	Tom Brady NE vs. Atl
2.	Matt Ryan ATL at NE
3.	Drew Brees NO at GB
4.	Dak Prescott DAL at SF
5.	Kirk Cousins WAS at Phi
6.	Carson Palmer ARZ at LAR
7.	Cam Newton CAR at Chi Note: (Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Removed from the injury list Friday.*
8.	Marcus Mariota TEN at Cle Note: Threw for 306 yards against the Colts, but doesn't have much mobility yet. Still, that should be enough to have a good matchup against the Browns. (Hamstring) Limited at practice Wednesday, as expected. Full practice Thursday.*
9.	Carson Wentz PHI vs. Was
10.	*Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. TB Note: Great matchup this week, but without Charles Clay and Jordan Matthews.
11.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cin
12.	*Derek Carr OAK vs. KC Note: Infrequently threw downfield in his return from his back injury, though he did have two plays with Amari Cooper called back. Now he gets a short week to prepare for the Chiefs.
13.	Russell Wilson SEA at NYG
14.	Alex Smith KC at Oak
15.	Jared Goff LA vs. Ari
16.	Andy Dalton CIN at Pit Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.*
17.	Jameis Winston TB at Buf Note: Suffered an AC joint sprain in the loss to the Cardinals. He's considered day-to-day and won't throw at all Wednesday. Didn't throw Thursday, either, but is expected to get all the first-team reps Friday. How he does Friday will determine whether he'll play. If he plays, I'd likely slot him 18th, ahead of Hundley and behind Rivers. Was able to practice Friday and will start.*
18.	Blake Bortles JAC at Ind Note: Moving up with Fournette likely out - he'll have to do more, and it's against a bad pass defense.*
19.	Philip Rivers LAC vs. Den
20.	*Brett Hundley GB vs. NO Note: Taking over for the injured Aaron Rodgers - the Packers appear as if they won't sign a replacement from outside the organization.
21.	*Case Keenum MIN vs. Bal Note: Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is cleared to practice but won't come off the PUP list yet. Sam Bradford is feeling better but might not practice Wednesday. I'd assume Keenum plays again this week.
22.	*C.J. Beathard SF vs. Dal Note: Taking over for Brian Hoyer after replacing him against the Redskins last week.
23.	Josh McCown NYJ at Mia
24.	Trevor Siemian DEN at LAC Note: Suffered a minor left shoulder sprain Sunday night. It's expected that he'll be able to play through it. Practiced without restrictions Wednesday.*
25.	Joe Flacco BAL at Min Note: Averaged just 4.4 yards per attempt in the loss to the Bears.
26.	Eli Manning NYG vs. Sea Note: Averaged 40 passing attempts per game before Sunday night, had just 19 after all the WR injuries.
27.	Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. Car
28.	DeShone Kizer CLE vs. Ten Note: Might get the starting job back - coach Hue Jackson will announce his decision Wednesday. My guess, and it's merely a guess, is that they'll go with Kizer. Named the starter for this week, and Cody Kessler will be the backup.*
29.	Jacoby Brissett IND vs. Jax
30.	Jay Cutler MIA vs. NYJ
31.	Ryan Fitzpatrick TB at Buf Note: Threw for 290 yards in relief of the injured Jameis Winston, who is day-to-day with an AC joint sprain. Winston will start.*
32.	Kevin Hogan CLE vs. Ten Note: Total fizzle against the Texans, and might lose the starting job back to Kizer. Coach Hue Jackson will announce the starter Wednesday. (Ribs) Will be third-string this week, with Kizer starting ahead of Cody Kessler.*
33.	Sam Bradford MIN vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Feeling better after visiting a specialist in New York, but still unlikely to practice Wednesday. Did not practice Wednesday - status for this week, and really the rest of the season, remains murky. Officially out again this week.*
34.	Andrew Luck IND vs. Jax Note: (Shoulder) Had a setback and will not practice this week.*
35.	*Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NO Note: Rodgers suffered a broken right clavicle and will require surgery. It's not a done deal that he's out for the season, but it's close.

Running Backs

1.	Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Cin
2.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL at SF Note: Granted his TRO, should be on the field at least this week. The order is good for at least 14 days, or until further proceedings on the merits of his case.*
3.	Todd Gurley LA vs. Ari
4.	Kareem Hunt KC at Oak
5.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. TB
6.	Devonta Freeman ATL at NE Note: Somehow Freeman received only nine carries, in a game where the Falcons were leading 17-0 at halftime.
7.	Jordan Howard CHI vs. Car Note: Howard had a whopping 36 carries in the win over the Ravens.
8.	Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Bal Note: McKinnon's three fumbles over the last two games are the only negatives after two big fantasy results.
9.	Doug Martin TB at Buf
10.	Mark Ingram NO at GB
11.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Den Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Limited in practice all week, but expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.*
12.	LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. Was
13.	Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Got a customary day off Thursday - full practice expected Friday. Full practice indeed on Friday, removed from the injury list.*
14.	Carlos Hyde SF vs. Dal Note: Coach Kyle Shanahan shot down any rumors that the Niners were looking to trade Hyde.
15.	Adrian Peterson ARZ at LAR Note: Ok, I (once again) doubted Peterson. But yeah, he has to at least be an RB2 now.
16.	Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. KC
17.	Christian McCaffrey CAR at Chi
18.	C.J. Anderson DEN at LAC
19.	Chris Ivory JAC at Ind Note: Expected to start this week with Fournette likely out.*
20.	Derrick Henry TEN at Cle Note: Even with Murray's dicey status, this is still a tricky call. The setup is similar to the Seattle game, though Henry hurt his wrist in that Seattle game, leading to Murray getting more second half touches.*
21.	Duke Johnson CLE vs. Ten
22.	Aaron Jones GB vs. NO
23.	Alvin Kamara NO at GB
24.	Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. Sea
25.	Chris Thompson WAS at Phi Note: Had 16 carries, as opposed to only nine for Perine.
26.	Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Ten
27.	Alex Collins BAL at Min
28.	Dion Lewis NE vs. Atl
29.	Joe Mixon CIN at Pit
30.	Rob Kelley WAS at Phi Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice last week, but is expected to practice this week. Remember, however, that the Redskins don't play until Monday night, giving you fewer late swap opportunities. Limited at practice Thursday. If he gets in full practices later this week and is expected to play, I'd put him in around 35 or so, and drop Perine 20 spots. Expected to play (and start), but how many snaps will he get?*
31.	Ty Montgomery GB vs. NO Note: (Ribs) Full participant at Wednesday's practice.*
32.	Tevin Coleman ATL at NE
33.	Frank Gore IND vs. Jax
34.	Mike Gillislee NE vs. Atl Note: Buried in favor of Dion Lewis after losing a fumble in the first quarter, resurfacing next in the fourth quarter.
35.	James White NE vs. Atl
36.	DeMarco Murray TEN at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Just a limited practice Friday, but expects to play. Very dicey call here - similar to the setup before the Seattle game. Keep in mind that Henry also got banged up early in that Seattle game.*
37.	Eddie Lacy SEA at NYG
38.	Matt Forte NYJ at Mia Note: (Toe) Full practice Thursday, but Bilal Powell is also practicing now.*
39.	Javorius Allen BAL at Min
40.	Marlon Mack IND vs. Jax Note: Ripped off 22 yards on his first carry ... and then got one more carry the rest of the game.
41.	Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Was Note: (Knee) Practiced Tuesday, expects to play Monday night against the Redskins. Full practice Thursday. Even though he's listed as questionable, he had full practices all week.*
42.	Latavius Murray MIN vs. Bal
43.	Thomas Rawls SEA at NYG
44.	Giovani Bernard CIN at Pit
45.	Mike Tolbert BUF vs. TB
46.	Jonathan Stewart CAR at Chi Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday.*
47.	Shane Vereen NYG vs. Sea
48.	Matt Breida SF vs. Dal
49.	Samaje Perine WAS at Phi
50.	Jalen Richard OAK vs. KC
51.	Bilal Powell NYJ at Mia Note: (Calf) Expected to return to action this week - but how much of a role is uncertain.*
52.	Jamaal Charles DEN at LAC Note: The Broncos are expected to 'gradually increase' Charles' workload.*
53.	Tarik Cohen CHI vs. Car
54.	Wayne Gallman NYG vs. Sea
55.	*Devontae Booker DEN at LAC Note: Made his first contribution of the season Sunday night, with 78 receiving yards, mostly towards the end of the game.
56.	Elijah McGuire NYJ at Mia Note: Bilal Powell will return to action this week, likely limiting McGuire's opportunities.*
57.	Jeremy Hill CIN at Pit
58.	Jacquizz Rodgers TB at Buf
59.	Corey Clement PHI vs. Was
60.	Damien Williams MIA vs. NYJ
61.	J.D. McKissic SEA at NYG Note: Prosise is on pace to return this week, which could leave McKissic as a healthy scratch. Not so fast. It appears that Prosise might yet be inactive or extremely limited. Alas, that's not enough for me to start McKissic either.*
62.	C.J. Prosise SEA at NYG Note: (Ankle) Coach Pete Carroll expects Prosise to return this week. Then again, he was oddly optimistic before the bye week when Prosise sat out. Limited practice Wednesday. It appears that he'll either be limited or inactive after all.*
63.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Den
64.	Jamaal Williams GB vs. NO
65.	Kenyan Drake MIA vs. NYJ
66.	Charles Sims TB at Buf
67.	James Conner PIT vs. Cin
68.	*Alfred Morris DAL at SF Note: Elliott was granted his TRO, so he's back to being an afterthought.
69.	Benny Cunningham CHI vs. Car Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday.*
70.	Corey Grant JAC at Ind
71.	*Darren McFadden DAL at SF Note: All that thought on McFadden vs. Morris will also be stayed.
72.	*DeAndre Washington OAK vs. KC
73.	Rex Burkhead NE vs. Atl Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. No longer on the injury list, but no guarantee that he'll be added to the mix.*
74.	Andre Ellington ARZ at LAR Note: (Quad) Limited Wednesday, held out of Thursday's practice. Not expected to play this week.*
75.	Paul Perkins NYG vs. Sea Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Ruled out again this week.*
76.	Leonard Fournette JAC at Ind Note: Fournette still expects to play this week after spraining his ankle late in Week 6 against the Rams. Didn't practice with the team Wednesday or Thursday, but ran on the side. He remains adamant that he's available to play. Now expected to miss this week's game, with the Jags heading into the bye next week.*
77.	Terrance West BAL at Min Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Officially out again this week.*
78.	Charcandrick West KC at Oak Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday. Ruled out this week.*
79.	*Robert Turbin IND vs. Jax Note: Out for the season after suffering a brutal arm injury Monday night.

Wide Receivers

1.	Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin
2.	Julio Jones ATL at NE
3.	Dez Bryant DAL at SF
4.	Mike Evans TB at Buf Note: Benefitted from a late touchdown after Patrick Peterson left with a quad injury.
5.	A.J. Green CIN at Pit Note: Bad game against the Steelers last year, but good history otherwise.
6.	Jordy Nelson GB vs. NO
7.	Michael Thomas NO at GB
8.	Brandin Cooks NE vs. Atl
9.	Demaryius Thomas DEN at LAC Note: Played through a noticeable limp Sunday night, expected to go Sunday against the Chargers. Sat out practice Wednesday, but was spotted at Thursday's practice and is expected to play Sunday.*
10.	Michael Crabtree OAK vs. KC
11.	Doug Baldwin SEA at NYG
12.	Davante Adams GB vs. NO
13.	Pierre Garcon SF vs. Dal
14.	Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Was
15.	Chris Hogan NE vs. Atl Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Removed from the injury list.*
16.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAR
17.	T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax
18.	Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NYJ
19.	Rishard Matthews TEN at Cle
20.	Tyreek Hill KC at Oak Note: Evaluated for a concussion, but had a full practice Tuesday. Does not have an injury designation after full practices this week.*
21.	Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Was
22.	Amari Cooper OAK vs. KC Note: I believe that this is the week to buy low on Cooper.
23.	Adam Thielen MIN vs. Bal
24.	Eric Decker TEN at Cle
25.	DeSean Jackson TB at Buf
26.	Devin Funchess CAR at Chi
27.	Allen Hurns JAC at Ind
28.	Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Chi Note: Knee injury has been aggravated and his knee is currently swollen - status for this week suddenly up in the air. Limited practice Friday, but is active.*
29.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Den Note: Popped up on the injury list with a sore shoulder, but will play.*
30.	Terrelle Pryor WAS at Phi Note: Pryor was a little unlucky last week, as Cousins missed him when he was open in the end zone, but he received only five targets in total.
31.	Randall Cobb GB vs. NO
32.	Robert Woods LA vs. Ari
33.	Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Mia
34.	*Sammy Watkins LA vs. Ari Note: Could draw Patrick Peterson in his latest edition of Murderer's Row of CBs, though Peterson left last week's game late after aggravating a quad injury.
35.	John Brown ARZ at LAR Note: Not listed on the initial injury report this week.*
36.	Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Cin Note: Groused about his targets after the win against the Chiefs but denied asking for a trade - which is good, as the Steelers aren't inclined to trade him anyhow.
37.	Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Den
38.	Kenny Stills MIA vs. NYJ
39.	Danny Amendola NE vs. Atl
40.	Donte Moncrief IND vs. Jax
41.	Bennie Fowler DEN at LAC Note: Starting with Emmanuel Sanders out.*
42.	Tyler Lockett SEA at NYG
43.	Josh Doctson WAS at Phi Note: Scored a touchdown on the Redskins' first drive, but had only three targets all game.
44.	Ted Ginn NO at GB
45.	Jordan Matthews BUF vs. TB Note: (Thumb) Still hasn't caught passes with his right hand. Still 'week-to-week.' Limited practice this week - not participating in full-team drills 'as much as hoped.' Will be active after a decent practice Friday.*
46.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. Ari
47.	Taylor Gabriel ATL at NE
48.	Robby Anderson NYJ at Mia Note: (Ankle) Full participant in Thursday's practice.*
49.	Mike Wallace BAL at Min Note: (Back) Held out of practice Thursday, but expects to play Sunday. Was looking gimpy in pregame warmups, but will still play. Maclin is out.*
50.	Jaron Brown ARZ at LAR
51.	Laquon Treadwell MIN vs. Bal Note: Getting the start with both Diggs and Floyd inactive.*
52.	Jamison Crowder WAS at Phi
53.	Zay Jones BUF vs. TB
54.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday, despite his declaration Wednesday that he went at 'full speed.' Expected to play.*
55.	Juju Smith-Schuster PIT vs. Cin
56.	Terrance Williams DAL at SF
57.	J.J. Nelson ARZ at LAR
58.	Kendall Wright CHI vs. Car
59.	Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Dal
60.	Brandon LaFell CIN at Pit
61.	Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Den
62.	Paul Richardson SEA at NYG
63.	Cole Beasley DAL at SF
64.	Brandon Coleman NO at GB
65.	Ryan Grant WAS at Phi
66.	Taywan Taylor TEN at Cle Note: Emerging as the deep option that the Titans thought that they were getting in Corey Davis.
67.	Adam Humphries TB at Buf
68.	Andre Holmes BUF vs. TB
69.	Torrey Smith PHI vs. Was
70.	Roger Lewis NYG vs. Sea
71.	Marqise Lee JAC at Ind Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.*
72.	Ricardo Louis CLE vs. Ten
73.	Brice Butler DAL at SF
74.	De'Anthony Thomas KC at Oak
75.	Tavon Austin LA vs. Ari
76.	Seth Roberts OAK vs. KC
77.	Geronimo Allison GB vs. NO
78.	Mike Williams LAC vs. Den
79.	Aldrick Robinson SF vs. Dal
80.	Trent Taylor SF vs. Dal
81.	Rashard Higgins CLE vs. Ten
82.	Cordarrelle Patterson OAK vs. KC
83.	Curtis Samuel CAR at Chi
84.	Tavarres King NYG vs. Sea
85.	Jeremy Maclin BAL at Min Note: (Shoulder) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. INACTIVE*
86.	John Ross CIN at Pit Note: (Knee) Practiced on Monday. Before the bye, the Bengals suggested that he needed multiple weeks of practice before returning to game action. But Tyler Boyd will likely be out with a sprained MCL. Limited at Thursday's practice.*
87.	Breshad Perriman BAL at Min Note: Left last week with a concussion. Sidelined for Thursday's practice.*
88.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Uncertain for Week 7. Not present at Thursday's practice. INACTIVE*
89.	Willie Snead NO at GB Note: (Hamstring) was on a limited snap count last week. Limited practice Thursday. INACTIVE*
90.	Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Bal Note: (Groin) Left at the bottom of the list until he starts practicing, after missing last week. Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. INACTIVE*
91.	Kenny Britt CLE vs. Ten Note: (Groin/Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice.*
92.	Mohamed Sanu ATL at NE Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday.*
93.	Michael Floyd MIN vs. Bal Note: Left last week with a calf injury. Did not practice Thursday. INACTIVE*
94.	*Emmanuel Sanders DEN at LAC Note: Already declared out for this week with an ankle injury.
95.	*Albert Wilson KC at Oak Note: (Knee) Did not practice Tuesday.
96.	*Markus Wheaton CHI vs. Car
97.	*Corey Davis TEN at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Once again ruled out early by the Titans.

Tight Ends

1.	Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Atl
2.	Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was
3.	Travis Kelce KC at Oak
4.	Jimmy Graham SEA at NYG
5.	Evan Engram NYG vs. Sea
6.	Austin Hooper ATL at NE Note: Had nine targets and was on the field 91 percent of the time last week.
7.	Jason Witten DAL at SF
8.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. Den
9.	Cameron Brate TB at Buf
10.	Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ at Mia
11.	Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Bal
12.	Ed Dickson CAR at Chi
13.	Seth DeValve CLE vs. Ten Note: (Shoulder) Removed from the Browns' injury report.*
14.	Zach Miller CHI vs. Car
15.	Delanie Walker TEN at Cle Note: (Calf) Limited practice Thursday. Active despite not practicing Friday.*
16.	Coby Fleener NO at GB
17.	Ben Watson BAL at Min Note: (Knee) Held out of practice Thursday. Active despite the knee problem, with three WRs out.*
18.	*Tyler Kroft CIN at Pit Note: The starter for the remainder of the season with Eifert on IR.
19.	Martellus Bennett GB vs. NO
20.	Jack Doyle IND vs. Jax
21.	George Kittle SF vs. Dal
22.	*Nick O'Leary BUF vs. TB Note: The Bills' starter with Clay out.
23.	Jordan Reed WAS at Phi Note: Not 100 percent healthy despite not being listed on the injury list.*
24.	Jared Cook OAK vs. KC
25.	Vernon Davis WAS at Phi
26.	David Njoku CLE vs. Ten
27.	Jesse James PIT vs. Cin
28.	Antonio Gates LAC vs. Den
29.	Tyler Higbee LA vs. Ari
30.	Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday.*
31.	Julius Thomas MIA vs. NYJ
32.	A.J. Derby DEN at LAC
33.	Jermaine Gresham ARZ at LAR
34.	Virgil Green DEN at LAC
35.	Nick Boyle BAL at Min
36.	Gerald Everett LA vs. Ari
37.	O.J. Howard TB at Buf
38.	Demetrius Harris KC at Oak
39.	*Charles Clay BUF vs. TB Note: Out multiple weeks after getting his knee scoped.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Cin
2.	Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin
3.	Julio Jones ATL at NE
4.	Dez Bryant DAL at SF
5.	Mike Evans TB at Buf Note: Benefitted from a late touchdown after Patrick Peterson left with a quad injury.
6.	A.J. Green CIN at Pit Note: Bad game against the Steelers last year, but good history otherwise.
7.	Jordy Nelson GB vs. NO
8.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL at SF Note: Granted his TRO, should be on the field at least this week. The order is good for at least 14 days, or until further proceedings on the merits of his case.*
9.	Kareem Hunt KC at Oak
10.	Todd Gurley LA vs. Ari
11.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. TB
12.	Devonta Freeman ATL at NE Note: Somehow Freeman received only nine carries, in a game where the Falcons were leading 17-0 at halftime.
13.	Jordan Howard CHI vs. Car Note: Howard had a whopping 36 carries in the win over the Ravens.
14.	Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Atl
15.	Michael Thomas NO at GB
16.	Brandin Cooks NE vs. Atl
17.	Demaryius Thomas DEN at LAC Note: Played through a noticeable limp Sunday night, expected to go Sunday against the Chargers. Sat out practice Wednesday, but was spotted at Thursday's practice and is expected to play Sunday.*
18.	Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Bal Note: McKinnon's three fumbles over the last two games are the only negatives after two big fantasy results.
19.	Doug Martin TB at Buf
20.	Michael Crabtree OAK vs. KC
21.	Doug Baldwin SEA at NYG
22.	Davante Adams GB vs. NO
23.	Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was
24.	Mark Ingram NO at GB
25.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Den Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Limited in practice all week, but expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.*
26.	Travis Kelce KC at Oak
27.	Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Got a customary day off Thursday - full practice expected Friday. Full practice indeed on Friday, removed from the injury list.*
28.	Carlos Hyde SF vs. Dal Note: Coach Kyle Shanahan shot down any rumors that the Niners were looking to trade Hyde.
29.	Pierre Garcon SF vs. Dal
30.	Christian McCaffrey CAR at Chi
31.	Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Was
32.	Chris Hogan NE vs. Atl Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. Removed from the injury list.*
33.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LAR
34.	T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax
35.	Duke Johnson CLE vs. Ten
36.	Chris Thompson WAS at Phi Note: Had 16 carries, as opposed to only nine for Perine.
37.	Alvin Kamara NO at GB
38.	Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NYJ
39.	Rishard Matthews TEN at Cle
40.	Amari Cooper OAK vs. KC Note: I believe that this is the week to buy low on Cooper.
41.	LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. Was
42.	Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. KC
43.	C.J. Anderson DEN at LAC
44.	Adrian Peterson ARZ at LAR Note: Ok, I (once again) doubted Peterson. But yeah, he has to at least be an RB2 now.
45.	Chris Ivory JAC at Ind Note: Expected to start this week with Fournette likely out.*
46.	Derrick Henry TEN at Cle Note: Even with Murray's dicey status, this is still a tricky call. The setup is similar to the Seattle game, though Henry hurt his wrist in that Seattle game, leading to Murray getting more second half touches.*
47.	Adam Thielen MIN vs. Bal
48.	Tyreek Hill KC at Oak Note: Evaluated for a concussion, but had a full practice Tuesday. Does not have an injury designation after full practices this week.*
49.	Ty Montgomery GB vs. NO Note: (Ribs) Full participant at Wednesday's practice.*
50.	Tevin Coleman ATL at NE
51.	Eric Decker TEN at Cle
52.	DeSean Jackson TB at Buf
53.	Devin Funchess CAR at Chi
54.	Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Chi Note: Knee injury has been aggravated and his knee is currently swollen - status for this week suddenly up in the air. Limited practice Friday, but is active.*
55.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Den Note: Popped up on the injury list with a sore shoulder, but will play.*
56.	Aaron Jones GB vs. NO
57.	Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. Sea
58.	Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Ten
59.	James White NE vs. Atl
60.	Javorius Allen BAL at Min
61.	Terrelle Pryor WAS at Phi Note: Pryor was a little unlucky last week, as Cousins missed him when he was open in the end zone, but he received only five targets in total.
62.	Randall Cobb GB vs. NO
63.	Robert Woods LA vs. Ari
64.	Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Mia
65.	*Sammy Watkins LA vs. Ari Note: Could draw Patrick Peterson in his latest edition of Murderer's Row of CBs, though Peterson left last week's game late after aggravating a quad injury.
66.	Jimmy Graham SEA at NYG
67.	Evan Engram NYG vs. Sea
68.	Delanie Walker TEN at Cle Note: (Calf) Limited practice Thursday. Active despite not practicing Friday.*
69.	Alex Collins BAL at Min
70.	Dion Lewis NE vs. Atl
71.	Joe Mixon CIN at Pit
72.	Rob Kelley WAS at Phi Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice last week, but is expected to practice this week. Remember, however, that the Redskins don't play until Monday night, giving you fewer late swap opportunities. Limited at practice Thursday. If he gets in full practices later this week and is expected to play, I'd put him in around 35 or so, and drop Perine 20 spots. Expected to play (and start), but how many snaps will he get?*
73.	DeMarco Murray TEN at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Just a limited practice Friday, but expects to play. Very dicey call here - similar to the setup before the Seattle game. Keep in mind that Henry also got banged up early in that Seattle game.*
74.	John Brown ARZ at LAR Note: Not listed on the initial injury report this week.*
75.	Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Cin Note: Groused about his targets after the win against the Chiefs but denied asking for a trade - which is good, as the Steelers aren't inclined to trade him anyhow.
76.	Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Was
77.	Allen Hurns JAC at Ind
78.	J.J. Nelson ARZ at LAR
79.	Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Den
80.	Jason Witten DAL at SF
81.	Matt Forte NYJ at Mia Note: (Toe) Full practice Thursday, but Bilal Powell is also practicing now.*
82.	Frank Gore IND vs. Jax
83.	Marqise Lee JAC at Ind Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.*
84.	Kenny Stills MIA vs. NYJ
85.	Danny Amendola NE vs. Atl
86.	Bennie Fowler DEN at LAC Note: Starting with Emmanuel Sanders out.*
87.	Giovani Bernard CIN at Pit
88.	Mike Gillislee NE vs. Atl Note: Buried in favor of Dion Lewis after losing a fumble in the first quarter, resurfacing next in the fourth quarter.
89.	Donte Moncrief IND vs. Jax
90.	Tyler Lockett SEA at NYG
91.	Josh Doctson WAS at Phi Note: Scored a touchdown on the Redskins' first drive, but had only three targets all game.
92.	*Tyler Kroft CIN at Pit Note: The starter for the remainder of the season with Eifert on IR.
93.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. Den
94.	Jordan Matthews BUF vs. TB Note: (Thumb) Still hasn't caught passes with his right hand. Still 'week-to-week.' Limited practice this week - not participating in full-team drills 'as much as hoped.' Will be active after a decent practice Friday.*
95.	Taylor Gabriel ATL at NE
96.	Laquon Treadwell MIN vs. Bal Note: Getting the start with both Diggs and Floyd inactive.*
97.	Mike Wallace BAL at Min Note: (Back) Held out of practice Thursday, but expects to play Sunday. Was looking gimpy in pregame warmups, but will still play. Maclin is out.*
98.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday, despite his declaration Wednesday that he went at 'full speed.' Expected to play.*

Kickers

1.	Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Atl
2.	Dan Bailey DAL at SF
3.	Ryan Succop TEN at Cle
4.	Harrison Butker KC at Oak Note: Butker has made 10 of 11 attempts since joining the Chiefs.
5.	Matt Bryant ATL at NE Note: (Back) Held out of practice Wednesday, limited Thursday.*
6.	Justin Tucker BAL at Min
7.	Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. TB
8.	Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Ari
9.	Jake Elliott PHI vs. Was
10.	Wil Lutz NO at GB
11.	Giorgio Tavecchio OAK vs. KC
12.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. Cin
13.	*Nick Rose WAS at Phi Note: Signed by the Redskins to replace the injured Dustin Hopkins.
14.	Blair Walsh SEA at NYG
15.	Graham Gano CAR at Chi Note: Added to the injury list Friday with a knee injury, but is active Sunday.*
16.	Phil Dawson ARZ at LAR
17.	Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Jax
18.	Cody Parkey MIA vs. NYJ
19.	Nick Novak LAC vs. Den
20.	Zane Gonzalez CLE vs. Ten
21.	Josh Lambo JAC at Ind
22.	Robbie Gould SF vs. Dal
23.	Kai Forbath MIN vs. Bal
24.	Randy Bullock CIN at Pit
25.	Patrick Murray TB at Buf
26.	Mason Crosby GB vs. NO
27.	*Brandon McManus DEN at LAC Note: Badly missed a 35-yard attempt last week.
28.	Chandler Catanzaro NYJ at Mia
29.	Connor Barth CHI vs. Car
30.	Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. Sea
31.	*Dustin Hopkins WAS at Phi Note: (Hip) Placed on IR by the Redskins.

Defenses

1.	Minnesota Vikings vs. Bal Note: Gets to face Joe Flacco and the impotent Ravens' offense. Anthony Barr (concussion) was absent from Wednesday's practice.*
2.	Jacksonville Jaguars at Ind
3.	Denver Broncos at LAC
4.	Tennessee Titans at Cle
5.	Buffalo Bills vs. TB Note: E.J. Gaines (groin) and Leonard Johnson (hamstring) on track to return following the bye week.*
6.	Kansas City Chiefs at Oak
7.	Seattle Seahawks at NYG Note: Cliff Avril (neck) is going on IR.*
8.	Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ
9.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cin
10.	Carolina Panthers at Chi Note: Luke Kuechly (concussion) was limited to individual drills Thursday.*
11.	Philadelphia Eagles vs. Was Note: CB Ronald Darby (ankle) could practice in some capacity this week after being out the last six weeks.*
12.	Baltimore Ravens at Min Note: Brandon Williams (foot) practiced on Wednesday - if he can return, it'll be a big boost to the Ravens' run defense.*
13.	New York Giants vs. Sea Note: Olivier Vernon (ankle) did not practice Thursday.*
14.	Los Angeles Rams vs. Ari
15.	New Orleans Saints at GB
16.	Cincinnati Bengals at Pit Note: S Shawn Williams (elbow) is off the injury list.*
17.	Washington Redskins at Phi Note: DE Jonathan Allen underwent surgery to repair a lisfranc injury and was placed on IR.*
18.	Chicago Bears vs. Car
19.	Dallas Cowboys at SF Note: Sean Lee (hamstring) on track to return this week.*
20.	Arizona Cardinals at LAR Note: Make sure to monitor Patrick Peterson's status. Peterson (quad) was limited in Wednesday's practice.*
21.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. Den
22.	New York Jets at Mia
23.	Indianapolis Colts vs. Jax
24.	Oakland Raiders vs. KC Note: NaVorro Bowman is in line to start Thursday after signing with the club earlier this week.*
25.	New England Patriots vs. Atl
26.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buf Note: Kwon Alexander (hamstring) is expected to play for the first time since Week 2.*
27.	Green Bay Packers vs. NO
28.	San Francisco 49ers vs. Dal Note: The Niners are optimistic that Foster (ankle) can return this week.*
29.	Cleveland Browns vs. Ten Note: Myles Garrett (ankle) is off the injury list for the first time this season.*
30.	Atlanta Falcons at NE