This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday morning update complete.
BYE WEEKS: Chicago, Cleveland, LA Chargers, Minnesota, New England, Pittsburgh
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.
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
Sunday morning update complete.
BYE WEEKS: Chicago, Cleveland, LA Chargers, Minnesota, New England, Pittsburgh
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.
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?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. TB Note: Incredibly efficient without throwing for a touchdown last week. He fell just short of 300 yards, leaving him still with only two 300-yard passing games this season. |
| 2. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. KC |
| 3. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Was |
| 4. | Alex Smith KC at Dal |
| 5. | Matthew Stafford DET at GB |
| 6. | Derek Carr OAK at Mia |
| 7. | *Jameis Winston TB at NO Note: Aggravated his shoulder in the loss against the Panthers. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 8. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Atl Note: Why did the Panthers trade away Kelvin Benjamin? The Panthers plan to 'stretch it out' more without Benjamin ... but why couldn't they have done the same with Benjamin there? The explanation doesn't make sense to me. |
| 9. | Tyrod Taylor BUF at NYJ Note: The Bills just added Kelvin Benjamin for Taylor, though with the Thursday game his plays will probably be pretty basic. As a matter of fact, he won't have Benjamin at all this week. |
| 10. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Den |
| 11. | Matt Ryan ATL at Car |
| 12. | *Jay Cutler MIA vs. Oak Note: Expected to return after sitting out last Thursday - Matt Moore did nothing to convince that the job should be his. ***Ignore the 'questionable' designation - he practiced fully all week and will start.*** |
| 13. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Bal Note: Fully recovered from his hamstring injury, in part thanks to the bye in Week 8. |
| 14. | Josh McCown NYJ vs. Buf |
| 15. | Jared Goff LA at NYG |
| 16. | *Jacoby Brissett IND at Hou Note: Evergreen comment - Andrew Luck is not practicing again this week. And now Luck is on the IR. |
| 17. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Cin |
| 18. | *Tom Savage HOU vs. Ind Note: Taking over again at quarterback with Watson out. |
| 19. | Drew Stanton ARZ at SF |
| 20. | *Kirk Cousins WAS at Sea Note: Really struggled in the rain, without a good portion of his offensive line. ***Three starting OL doubtful or out, plus both Crowder and Reed are out.*** |
| 21. | *Andy Dalton CIN at Jax Note: The Bengals came *this* close to trading backup AJ McCarron to the Browns, but the paperwork didn't get in to the league office in time. |
| 22. | Eli Manning NYG vs. LAR |
| 23. | Brett Hundley GB vs. Det |
| 24. | *Joe Flacco BAL at Ten Note: Not showing any concussion symptoms - on target to start this week against Tennessee. Full practice Wednesday. ***Full practice all week, listed as questionable but will start.*** |
| 25. | *Brock Osweiler DEN at Phi Note: *If* the Broncos change QBs this week, it will be for Osweiler and not Paxton Lynch, who isn't ready yet in his recovery from a shoulder injury. Named the starter this week ahead of Trevor Siemian. ***Meanwhile, Chad Kelly (wrist) is unlikely to be activated from the non-football injury list this season.*** |
| 26. | *C.J. Beathard SF vs. Ari Note: Likely to start one more week, despite the trade for Garoppolo. |
| 27. | *Trevor Siemian DEN at Phi Note: The Broncos are contemplating a change after Monday night's debacle. |
| 28. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. Ari Note: Traded to the 49ers for a second-round pick. It doesn't look he'll start this week, however. |
| 29. | *Deshaun Watson HOU vs. Ind Note: Gross - torn ACL on a non-contact drill. Tom Savage takes over. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. KC Note: Elliott's TRO was rescinded Monday, though Elliott filed for a stay of that order Tuesday - an order that was rapidly declined. His suspension begins now. Aaaaaaaaaand .... the TRO is back on. Temporarily. He'll play this week, but has another expedited hearing. |
| 2. | Todd Gurley LA at NYG |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy BUF at NYJ |
| 4. | Kareem Hunt KC at Dal |
| 5. | Mark Ingram NO vs. TB Note: Fumbled twice in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Bears. |
| 6. | Aaron Jones GB vs. Det |
| 7. | *Alex Collins BAL at Ten Note: Coach John Harbaugh said that he expects Collins to get more opportunities in the near future. Danny Woodhead has begun practicing, but won't be activated from the PUP list yet. |
| 8. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Ari |
| 9. | *Devonta Freeman ATL at Car Note: Bothered by a shoulder injury in the second half of the win over the Jets. Wore a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday. ***Limited in Friday's practice but also removed from the injury list.*** |
| 10. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Bal Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Monday's practice. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 11. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Phi |
| 12. | *Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | Adrian Peterson ARZ at SF |
| 14. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Atl |
| 15. | *Joe Mixon CIN at Jax Note: ***More carries with Jeremy Hill inactive?*** |
| 16. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. Cin Note: ***Leonard Fournette inactive for violating a team rule. Ivory will start, though Yeldon will cut into his carries.*** |
| 17. | *Marshawn Lynch OAK at Mia Note: Returned from his suspension on Tuesday. |
| 18. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Car |
| 19. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Oak Note: My guess to be first in line at RB for Miami after the Ajayi trade, but it's also possible that Damien Williams could take over passing downs. |
| 20. | Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. LAR |
| 21. | Ameer Abdullah DET at GB |
| 22. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 23. | *Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Den Note: Shocking trade to the Eagles. Ajayi will be running in a better offense, albeit with a line that's banged up, and will have more competition for carries. Probably a net positive, but it's so difficult to put a lot of trust in him. Eagles noncommittal whether Ajayi would have a big role this week. ***All five Eagles RBs are active.*** |
| 24. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB |
| 25. | Chris Thompson WAS at Sea |
| 26. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday. Removed from the injury network. |
| 27. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Det |
| 28. | *LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. Den Note: Blount's value has to dissolve following the trade for Jay Ajayi. ***This week, however, he is atop the depth chart. All five Eagles RBs are active this week.*** |
| 29. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Mia |
| 30. | *Rob Kelley WAS at Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 31. | Frank Gore IND at Hou |
| 32. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Atl Note: (Toe) Full practice Thursday. |
| 33. | Devontae Booker DEN at Phi |
| 34. | *Eddie Lacy SEA vs. Was Note: Will be 'prominently featured' in the Seahawks' running game, for whatever that's worth. |
| 35. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Cin Note: Will be active this week, perhaps as the No. 2 back ahead of Chris Ivory. ***Leonard Fournette inactive for violating a team rule. Ivory will start, though Yeldon will cut into his carries.*** |
| 36. | Marlon Mack IND at Hou |
| 37. | Javorius Allen BAL at Ten |
| 38. | *Damien Williams MIA vs. Oak Note: Kenyan Drake got the carries whenever Jay Ajayi was out last Thursday. Will that change now that Ajayi is out of the picture? |
| 39. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. KC Note: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones stated that Morris could get more carries, and while we have to account for those comments, I still think that the game situation will help dictate that. Officially the starter on the depth chart. Darren McFadden is listed third. ***Elliott has been reinstated for this week, though perhaps for this week only. He has another expedited hearing coming up.*** |
| 40. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf |
| 41. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Bal |
| 42. | Jamaal Charles DEN at Phi Note: Trevor Siemian was so bad Monday night that Charles' Revenge Fumble was practically forgotten. |
| 43. | *Matt Breida SF vs. Ari Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 44. | Corey Clement PHI vs. Den |
| 45. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Jax |
| 46. | Theo Riddick DET at GB |
| 47. | Jalen Richard OAK at Mia |
| 48. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU vs. Ind Note: Benched in favor of Alfred Blue in the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 49. | Mike Tolbert BUF at NYJ |
| 50. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at SF Note: (Quad) Limited participant Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but will play.*** |
| 51. | Charcandrick West KC at Dal |
| 52. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Was Note: So bad it's plausible that he's secretly a double-agent. |
| 53. | J.D. McKissic SEA vs. Was |
| 54. | *Rod Smith DAL vs. KC Note: It's possible that the Cowboys job will really be a three-headed monster, including Smith. ***Elliott will play this week after all.*** |
| 55. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Den Note: Value wiped out by the Jay Ajayi trade. |
| 56. | Charles Sims TB at NO |
| 57. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at NO |
| 58. | Zach Zenner DET at GB |
| 59. | *Paul Perkins NYG vs. LAR Note: (Ribs) Full practice Wednesday - but has he lost the job to Darkwa and Gallman? |
| 60. | Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Buf |
| 61. | Shane Vereen NYG vs. LAR |
| 62. | Wayne Gallman NYG vs. LAR |
| 63. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. Det |
| 64. | *Dwayne Washington DET at GB Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Steelers. Limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 65. | *C.J. Prosise SEA vs. Was Note: The Seahawks are hopeful that Prosise (ankle) will return to practice this week. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 66. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. KC Note: Has been inactive all season, but presumably will be active if Elliott starts serving his suspension this week. Listed *third* on the depth chart, behind both Morris and Rod Smith. ***Elliott will play this week after all.*** |
| 67. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Practiced with his position group Monday - my guess is that after the bye, he'll be fine for this week against the Bengals, who have been struggling against the run. Full practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE FOR VIOLATING A TEAM RULE.*** |
| 68. | *Jeremy Hill CIN at Jax Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 69. | *Terrance West BAL at Ten Note: (Calf) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Mike Evans TB at NO |
| 2. | Julio Jones ATL at Car |
| 3. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. KC Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. |
| 4. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Was |
| 5. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF |
| 6. | Michael Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 7. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Hou |
| 8. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ind |
| 9. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Oak Note: Avoided getting traded despite being the subject of trade rumors. |
| 10. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Mia |
| 11. | *Golden Tate DET at GB Note: No longer on the injury list. |
| 12. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det Note: How much will the bye week help Nelson and Adams work with new quarterback Brett Hundley? |
| 13. | A.J. Green CIN at Jax |
| 14. | Amari Cooper OAK at Mia |
| 15. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Phi |
| 16. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Was |
| 17. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Oak Note: (Ankle) Came close to returning last week, should return this week along with Cutler. ***Listed as questionable and will play - looked good in practice.*** |
| 18. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Buf |
| 19. | Marvin Jones DET at GB |
| 20. | *Sammy Watkins LA at NYG Note: Bumped up with Janoris Jenkins suspended indefinitely. |
| 21. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Bal |
| 22. | Will Fuller HOU vs. Ind |
| 23. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Atl |
| 24. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Was |
| 25. | Cooper Kupp LA at NYG |
| 26. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Den |
| 27. | Ted Ginn NO vs. TB |
| 28. | Davante Adams GB vs. Det |
| 29. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Cin |
| 30. | *Ryan Grant WAS at Sea Note: ***Bumped up with Crowder inactive.*** |
| 31. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Den |
| 32. | Tyreek Hill KC at Dal |
| 33. | DeSean Jackson TB at NO |
| 34. | Eric Decker TEN vs. Bal |
| 35. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 36. | Robert Woods LA at NYG |
| 37. | John Brown ARZ at SF |
| 38. | *Sterling Shepard NYG vs. LAR Note: (Ankle) Practiced Monday, should return this week after having the bye to recover. |
| 39. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Buf |
| 40. | *Jeremy Maclin BAL at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Had a non-contact jersey in practice on Thursday. ***Active this week.*** |
| 41. | *Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Phi Note: (Ankle) Inactive Monday night, but believes he'll return this week against Philly. 'Progressing fast,' looks like he'll play this week. ***Active this week.*** |
| 42. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Car |
| 43. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Oak |
| 44. | *Josh Doctson WAS at Sea Note: Only three targets in the driving rain Sunday against the Cowboys. ***Perhaps more targets this week with Crowder out.*** |
| 45. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Hou Note: Did not have a target last week despite playing 57 snaps. |
| 46. | Bennie Fowler DEN at Phi |
| 47. | Jordan Matthews BUF at NYJ |
| 48. | Taylor Gabriel ATL at Car |
| 49. | Zay Jones BUF at NYJ |
| 50. | *Mike Wallace BAL at Ten Note: Cleared the concussion protocol, but still limited Thursday with a bad back. ***Active this week.*** |
| 51. | Brandon LaFell CIN at Jax |
| 52. | *Corey Davis TEN vs. Bal Note: (Hamstring) Returned to a limited practice Monday. ***Will play this week, but not guaranteed a full workload.*** |
| 53. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. TB |
| 54. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. KC |
| 55. | *Terrelle Pryor WAS at Sea Note: Only one target on 19 snaps last week. Recovering from two bruises on his feet. |
| 56. | *Marqise Lee JAC vs. Cin Note: ***(Knee) Just one limited practice on Friday, but active this week.*** |
| 57. | Tavon Austin LA at NYG |
| 58. | Deonte Thompson BUF at NYJ |
| 59. | *Adam Humphries TB at NO Note: (Ribs) Practiced on a limited basis. |
| 60. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at SF |
| 61. | Willie Snead NO vs. TB |
| 62. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. Atl |
| 63. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Ari |
| 64. | T.J. Jones DET at GB |
| 65. | Andre Holmes BUF at NYJ |
| 66. | Torrey Smith PHI vs. Den |
| 67. | Brice Butler DAL vs. KC |
| 68. | Cordarrelle Patterson OAK at Mia |
| 69. | *Cole Beasley DAL vs. KC Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Redskins. Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared the concussion protocol.*** |
| 70. | Jaron Brown ARZ at SF |
| 71. | De'Anthony Thomas KC at Dal |
| 72. | Seth Roberts OAK at Mia |
| 73. | Aldrick Robinson SF vs. Ari |
| 74. | Trent Taylor SF vs. Ari |
| 75. | Roger Lewis NYG vs. LAR |
| 76. | *John Ross CIN at Jax Note: ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK.*** |
| 77. | *Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Cin Note: ***Not yet activated.*** |
| 78. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 79. | *Albert Wilson KC at Dal Note: Left Monday night with a hamstring injury. Did not practice Thursday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 80. | *Kenny Golladay DET at GB Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 81. | *Kelvin Benjamin BUF at NYJ Note: Shockingly traded to the Bills for 3rd and 7th round picks. Only 50-50 to play, according to GM Brandon Beane. ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK***. |
| 82. | *Pierre Garcon SF vs. Ari Note: Exited in the second quarter with a neck injury - indicated that he would be able to play this week, but I'll wait until he practices before moving him back up. Did not practice Wednesday. ***OUT FOR THE SEASON, PLACED ON IR.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at Dal |
| 2. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Was Note: Full practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a sore ankle. |
| 3. | Evan Engram NYG vs. LAR |
| 4. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Sea Note: Jordan Reed is unlikely to play - go get Davis if you still can. Niles Paul might also not play after suffering a concussion. |
| 5. | Cameron Brate TB at NO |
| 6. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Buf |
| 7. | Jack Doyle IND at Hou |
| 8. | Jared Cook OAK at Mia |
| 9. | Austin Hooper ATL at Car |
| 10. | George Kittle SF vs. Ari |
| 11. | Jason Witten DAL vs. KC |
| 12. | Tyler Kroft CIN at Jax |
| 13. | Nick O'Leary BUF at NYJ |
| 14. | *Ed Dickson CAR vs. Atl Note: Greg Olsen will return in Week 12. |
| 15. | Coby Fleener NO vs. TB |
| 16. | *Trey Burton PHI vs. Den Note: ***Primary TE target with Ertz out.*** |
| 17. | O.J. Howard TB at NO |
| 18. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Bal Note: Remember, Walker left Week 7's game before the bye with an ankle injury, where he couldn't put any weight on it. He did not practice Monday. Did not practice Thursday. ***Surprisingly active. Tread carefully.*** |
| 19. | Ben Watson BAL at Ten |
| 20. | A.J. Derby DEN at Phi |
| 21. | Tyler Higbee LA at NYG |
| 22. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Cin |
| 23. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at SF |
| 24. | Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Ind |
| 25. | Eric Ebron DET at GB |
| 26. | Nick Boyle BAL at Ten |
| 27. | Julius Thomas MIA vs. Oak |
| 28. | Virgil Green DEN at Phi |
| 29. | Gerald Everett LA at NYG |
| 30. | Demetrius Harris KC at Dal |
| 31. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Det Note: Plans to retire after this season. (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. ***Downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 32. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. Den Note: Limited Thursday with a hamstring injury. ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK.*** |
| 33. | *Charles Clay BUF at NYJ Note: (Knee) Going to have a 'hard time' getting ready for Thursday's game against the Jets. |
| 34. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Unlikely to play this week against the Seahawks. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Mike Evans TB at NO |
| 2. | *Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Practiced with his position group Monday - my guess is that after the bye, he'll be fine for this week against the Bengals, who have been struggling against the run. Full practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE FOR VIOLATING A TEAM RULE.*** |
| 3. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. KC Note: Elliott's TRO was rescinded Monday, though Elliott filed for a stay of that order Tuesday - an order that was rapidly declined. His suspension begins now. Aaaaaaaaaand .... the TRO is back on. Temporarily. He'll play this week, but has another expedited hearing. |
| 4. | Todd Gurley LA at NYG |
| 5. | LeSean McCoy BUF at NYJ |
| 6. | Kareem Hunt KC at Dal |
| 7. | Mark Ingram NO vs. TB Note: Fumbled twice in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Bears. |
| 8. | Julio Jones ATL at Car |
| 9. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. KC Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. |
| 10. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Was |
| 11. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF |
| 12. | Michael Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 13. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Hou |
| 14. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ind |
| 15. | Aaron Jones GB vs. Det |
| 16. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. Den Note: Limited Thursday with a hamstring injury. ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK.*** |
| 17. | Travis Kelce KC at Dal |
| 18. | *Devonta Freeman ATL at Car Note: Bothered by a shoulder injury in the second half of the win over the Jets. Wore a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday. ***Limited in Friday's practice but also removed from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Oak Note: Avoided getting traded despite being the subject of trade rumors. |
| 20. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Mia |
| 21. | *Golden Tate DET at GB Note: No longer on the injury list. |
| 22. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det Note: How much will the bye week help Nelson and Adams work with new quarterback Brett Hundley? |
| 23. | Will Fuller HOU vs. Ind |
| 24. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Ari |
| 25. | *Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 26. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Was Note: Full practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a sore ankle. |
| 27. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Car |
| 28. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Atl |
| 29. | A.J. Green CIN at Jax |
| 30. | Amari Cooper OAK at Mia |
| 31. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Phi |
| 32. | *Alex Collins BAL at Ten Note: Coach John Harbaugh said that he expects Collins to get more opportunities in the near future. Danny Woodhead has begun practicing, but won't be activated from the PUP list yet. |
| 33. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Bal Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Monday's practice. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 34. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Was |
| 35. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Oak Note: (Ankle) Came close to returning last week, should return this week along with Cutler. ***Listed as questionable and will play - looked good in practice.*** |
| 36. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Buf |
| 37. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Phi |
| 38. | Marvin Jones DET at GB |
| 39. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Bal |
| 40. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Atl |
| 41. | *Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Den Note: Shocking trade to the Eagles. Ajayi will be running in a better offense, albeit with a line that's banged up, and will have more competition for carries. Probably a net positive, but it's so difficult to put a lot of trust in him. Eagles noncommittal whether Ajayi would have a big role this week. ***All five Eagles RBs are active.*** |
| 42. | Adrian Peterson ARZ at SF |
| 43. | Evan Engram NYG vs. LAR |
| 44. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 45. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Was |
| 46. | Cooper Kupp LA at NYG |
| 47. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Den |
| 48. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Oak Note: My guess to be first in line at RB for Miami after the Ajayi trade, but it's also possible that Damien Williams could take over passing downs. |
| 49. | Doug Martin TB at NO |
| 50. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Det |
| 51. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. KC Note: Has been inactive all season, but presumably will be active if Elliott starts serving his suspension this week. Listed *third* on the depth chart, behind both Morris and Rod Smith. ***Elliott will play this week after all.*** |
| 52. | Ted Ginn NO vs. TB |
| 53. | Davante Adams GB vs. Det |
| 54. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Cin |
| 55. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Den |
| 56. | Tyreek Hill KC at Dal |
| 57. | DeSean Jackson TB at NO |
| 58. | Eric Decker TEN vs. Bal |
| 59. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. KC Note: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones stated that Morris could get more carries, and while we have to account for those comments, I still think that the game situation will help dictate that. Officially the starter on the depth chart. Darren McFadden is listed third. ***Elliott has been reinstated for this week, though perhaps for this week only. He has another expedited hearing coming up.*** |
| 60. | *Marshawn Lynch OAK at Mia Note: Returned from his suspension on Tuesday. |
| 61. | Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. LAR |
| 62. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB |
| 63. | Chris Thompson WAS at Sea |
| 64. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Mia |
| 65. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Sea Note: Jordan Reed is unlikely to play - go get Davis if you still can. Niles Paul might also not play after suffering a concussion. |
| 66. | Cameron Brate TB at NO |
| 67. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 68. | Robert Woods LA at NYG |
| 69. | *Sammy Watkins LA at NYG Note: Bumped up with Janoris Jenkins suspended indefinitely. |
| 70. | John Brown ARZ at SF |
| 71. | *Sterling Shepard NYG vs. LAR Note: (Ankle) Practiced Monday, should return this week after having the bye to recover. |
| 72. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Buf |
| 73. | Ameer Abdullah DET at GB |
| 74. | *Joe Mixon CIN at Jax Note: ***More carries with Jeremy Hill inactive?*** |
| 75. | *Rob Kelley WAS at Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 76. | Frank Gore IND at Hou |
| 77. | *Jeremy Maclin BAL at Ten Note: (Shoulder) Had a non-contact jersey in practice on Thursday. ***Active this week.*** |
| 78. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Car |
| 79. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Oak |
| 80. | *Josh Doctson WAS at Sea Note: Only three targets in the driving rain Sunday against the Cowboys. ***Perhaps more targets this week with Crowder out.*** |
| 81. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Buf |
| 82. | Jared Cook OAK at Mia |
| 83. | Austin Hooper ATL at Car |
| 84. | George Kittle SF vs. Ari |
| 85. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday. Removed from the injury network. |
| 86. | Devontae Booker DEN at Phi |
| 87. | Javorius Allen BAL at Ten |
| 88. | *Damien Williams MIA vs. Oak Note: Kenyan Drake got the carries whenever Jay Ajayi was out last Thursday. Will that change now that Ajayi is out of the picture? |
| 89. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf |
| 90. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Bal |
| 91. | Marlon Mack IND at Hou |
| 92. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Hou Note: Did not have a target last week despite playing 57 snaps. |
| 93. | *Ryan Grant WAS at Sea Note: ***Bumped up with Crowder inactive.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at Ten |
| 2. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Bal |
| 3. | Harrison Butker KC at Dal |
| 4. | Matt Prater DET at GB |
| 5. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. Den |
| 6. | Wil Lutz NO vs. TB |
| 7. | Blair Walsh SEA vs. Was |
| 8. | Greg Zuerlein LA at NYG |
| 9. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. Ind |
| 10. | Mike Nugent DAL vs. KC |
| 11. | Josh Lambo JAC vs. Cin |
| 12. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at NYJ |
| 13. | Matt Bryant ATL at Car |
| 14. | Cody Parkey MIA vs. Oak |
| 15. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Det |
| 16. | Nick Rose WAS at Sea |
| 17. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Atl |
| 18. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Hou |
| 19. | Phil Dawson ARZ at SF |
| 20. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. LAR |
| 21. | Giorgio Tavecchio OAK at Mia |
| 22. | *Marshall Koehn CIN at Jax Note: ***Replacing the injured Randy Bullock.*** |
| 23. | Patrick Murray TB at NO |
| 24. | *Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. Buf Note: Really struggled in the rain last week. |
| 25. | Brandon McManus DEN at Phi |
| 26. | Robbie Gould SF vs. Ari |
| 27. | *Randy Bullock CIN at Jax Note: Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a back injury. ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK***. |
Defenses
| 1. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Den |
| 2. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cin |
| 3. | *Arizona Cardinals at SF Note: Still gets to face Beathard. Did you Beathard auto-corrects to Boatyard? |
| 4. | Los Angeles Rams at NYG |
| 5. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Was Note: Pass rush has been largely dormant this year, but against the Redskins' battered offensive line that might change. |
| 6. | Buffalo Bills at NYJ |
| 7. | Tennessee Titans vs. Bal |
| 8. | New York Giants vs. LAR |
| 9. | Baltimore Ravens at Ten |
| 10. | Houston Texans vs. Ind |
| 11. | Carolina Panthers vs. Atl |
| 12. | New Orleans Saints vs. TB |
| 13. | Cincinnati Bengals at Jax |
| 14. | Green Bay Packers vs. Det |
| 15. | Denver Broncos at Phi |
| 16. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Ari |
| 17. | Miami Dolphins vs. Oak |
| 18. | Dallas Cowboys vs. KC |
| 19. | Detroit Lions at GB |
| 20. | Atlanta Falcons at Car |
| 21. | Kansas City Chiefs at Dal |
| 22. | Oakland Raiders at Mia |
| 23. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
| 24. | Washington Redskins at Sea |
| 25. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO |
| 26. | Indianapolis Colts at Hou |
