Weekly Rankings: Week 14 Value Meter

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Updated on December 5, 2017 8:31PM EST

Sunday Update complete.

Thursday Game - New Orleans at Atlanta.

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.

Thursday Game - New Orleans at Atlanta.

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Quarterback

1.	Carson Wentz PHI at LAR
2.	Tom Brady NE at Mia Note: Will be without Gronk this week. When Gronk was out in Week 5, Brady threw for 300 yards and one touchdown in a good matchup on the road against the Bucs - albeit on a Thursday night. (Achilles' tendon) Not present for the start of Thursday's practice - remember, though, that they play on Monday night. Removed from the injury list later in the week, as usual.*
3.	Philip Rivers LAC vs. Was Note: Heavy volume all year - only once has he thrown fewer than 30 times.
4.	Jared Goff LA vs. Phi
5.	Drew Brees NO at Atl
6.	Case Keenum MIN at Car
7.	Matt Ryan ATL vs. NO
8.	Jameis Winston TB vs. Det Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. No longer has an injury designation.*
9.	Alex Smith KC vs. Oak
10.	Russell Wilson SEA at Jax
11.	Cam Newton CAR vs. Min Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. Full practice Friday, no injury designation.*
12.	*Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Bal Note: The Ravens will be without Jimmy Smith, the Steelers won't have JuJu Smith-Schuster.
13.	*Kirk Cousins WAS at LAC Note: The Chargers are a bad team to be facing when you have offensive line woes.
14.	Josh McCown NYJ at Den Note: Potential trouble looming if Robby Anderson's injury is significant enough to force him out this week.*
15.	Derek Carr OAK at KC
16.	Matthew Stafford DET at TB Note: Left in the fourth quarter with a bruised hand - Jake Rudock replaced him in the game. Stafford is expected to return this week. Didn't practice Wednesday, limited Thursday - his passes lacked zip, however. Still had two fingers taped during Friday's practice, and his throws had more zip - he's expected to start.*
17.	Dak Prescott DAL at NYG Note: Bruised hand suffered last Thursday hasn't been an issue this week in practice.*
18.	Marcus Mariota TEN at Ari
19.	*Jimmy Garoppolo SF at Hou Note: Named the starter again this week, in a Captain Obvious decision.
20.	DeShone Kizer CLE vs. GB Note: Committed two turnovers (one INT, one fumble) while completing just 46.9 percent of his passes last week. Great matchup, but I'm still worried about the wind on Sunday. Still, I'm giving him a modest bump.*
21.	Blake Bortles JAC vs. Sea
22.	*Blaine Gabbert ARZ vs. Ten Note: Getting the start again this week against the Titans.
23.	Andy Dalton CIN vs. Chi Note: Played well in the loss, but ran out of time to throw after the Steelers made their halftime adjustments to their pass rush.
24.	*Eli Manning NYG vs. Dal Note: Back in the saddle this week after both McAdoo and Reese were sacked.
25.	Jay Cutler MIA vs. NE
26.	Joe Flacco BAL at Pit
27.	Nathan Peterman BUF vs. Ind Note: Looks like he'll start, with Taylor not expected to play.*
28.	Tom Savage HOU vs. SF
29.	Jacoby Brissett IND at Buf
30.	Brett Hundley GB at Cle
31.	*Trevor Siemian DEN vs. NYJ Note: Will start again this week - Lynch remains out with an ankle injury.
32.	Mitchell Trubisky CHI at Cin
33.	Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Ind Note: Suffered a patella tendon contusion in his left knee last week. If, and that's a big 'if', he's healthy enough to play, he'll remain the starter. Limited to individual drills on Thursday. Listed as questionable, but not expected to start.*
34.	*Jake Rudock DET at TB Note: Threw a pick six after replacing Stafford late in the game last week. Stafford is due back this week.
35.	*Geno Smith NYG vs. Dal Note: Back to the bench this week.

Running Backs

1.	Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal
2.	Todd Gurley LA vs. Phi
3.	Alvin Kamara NO at Atl
4.	*Jordan Howard CHI at Cin Note: Rough last two weeks but now facing a Bengals defense that could be down three linebackers, including Vontaze Burfict, and two safeties.
5.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Ind
6.	Kenyan Drake MIA vs. NE
7.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Was
8.	Mark Ingram NO at Atl Note: (Toe) Missing from Tuesday's practice but was on the field stretching. He's expected to play Thursday. Sat out practice Wednesday, but still expected to play Thursday night.*
9.	Alfred Morris DAL at NYG
10.	Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NO Note: Ran great - 12 carries for 74 yards - but didn't score and had to split usage with Tevin Coleman.
11.	Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Sea
12.	Carlos Hyde SF at Hou
13.	Alex Collins BAL at Pit Note: Collins was able to play through his migraines last week. Not on this week's injury report.*
14.	Marshawn Lynch OAK at KC
15.	Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Chi Note: Ran really well on Monday night after Joe Mixon left with a concussion. Mixon is inactive this week.*
16.	Jamaal Williams GB at Cle
17.	Rex Burkhead NE at Mia
18.	Lamar Miller HOU vs. SF Note: Miller's backup, Alfred Blue, will be out this week.*
19.	Samaje Perine WAS at LAC
20.	Kareem Hunt KC vs. Oak
21.	Dion Lewis NE at Mia Note: Listed as questionable with an illness for Monday night.*
22.	Latavius Murray MIN at Car
23.	DeMarco Murray TEN at Ari
24.	Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Min
25.	*Mike Davis SEA at Jax Note: Separated himself from the other Seattle backs.
26.	Kerwynn Williams ARZ vs. Ten Note: Peterson might not be able to go again this week. Full practice Thursday, meanwhile Adrian Peterson was held out again. Peterson has been declared out.*
27.	*C.J. Anderson DEN vs. NYJ Note: Back in the saddle as the Broncos' lead back.
28.	Theo Riddick DET at TB
29.	Jerick McKinnon MIN at Car
30.	Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. Dal Note: Missed practice Thursday with an illness. Listed as questionable but expected to play.*
31.	Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. GB
32.	Doug Martin TB vs. Det Note: Cleared from the concussion protocol on Thursday. The question now becomes whether he'll get his full-time job back, or will he share carries with Peyton Barber? Going to be the starter, though we're not yet sure what the distribution will be between the two backs.*
33.	Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Min Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday.*
34.	LeGarrette Blount PHI at LAR
35.	*Derrick Henry TEN at Ari Note: For the second time this season Henry scored late on a long run with the Titans protecting a lead. In both cases he might have served the Titans better by going down after converting the first down, but he unselfishly had his fantasy owners in mind first.
36.	Frank Gore IND at Buf
37.	Bilal Powell NYJ at Den
38.	Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NO
39.	Matt Forte NYJ at Den Note: (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday.*
40.	Tarik Cohen CHI at Cin
41.	Jay Ajayi PHI at LAR
42.	Duke Johnson CLE vs. GB
43.	Peyton Barber TB vs. Det Note: Barber had lead back usage with Doug Martin out - 23 carries, four receptions. We'll see what happens once Martin is cleared from his concussion. Martin has cleared the concussion protocol.*
44.	Corey Clement PHI at LAR
45.	J.D. McKissic SEA at Jax
46.	Danny Woodhead BAL at Pit
47.	Jalen Richard OAK at KC
48.	*Aaron Jones GB at Cle Note: (Knee) Only one carry last week, but really made it count, scoring the game-winner from 20 yards out.
49.	Rod Smith DAL at NYG
50.	Matt Breida SF at Hou
51.	Jamaal Charles DEN vs. NYJ
52.	Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Was
53.	*Tion Green DET at TB Note: Became the surprise alternative to Riddick last week with Abdullah out.
54.	Marlon Mack IND at Buf
55.	Javorius Allen BAL at Pit
56.	Andre Ellington HOU vs. SF
57.	Byron Marshall WAS at LAC
58.	Elijah McGuire NYJ at Den
59.	*Devontae Booker DEN vs. NYJ Note: Relegated to a minor role again with Bill Musgrave taking over as the OC.
60.	Mike Tolbert BUF vs. Ind Note: (Hamstring) Expected to return to practice this week. Full practice Thursday.*
61.	Eddie Lacy SEA at Jax
62.	Charles Sims TB vs. Det
63.	T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Sea
64.	*Senorise Perry MIA vs. NE
65.	D.J. Foster ARZ vs. Ten
66.	James White NE at Mia
67.	Shane Vereen NYG vs. Dal
68.	Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Det
69.	Terron Ward ATL vs. NO
70.	Zach Zenner DET at TB
71.	Charcandrick West KC vs. Oak Note: (Personal) Rejoined the Chiefs for practice Thursday.*
72.	Chris Ivory JAC vs. Sea
73.	James Conner PIT vs. Bal
74.	Ameer Abdullah DET at TB Note: (Neck) Has participated in limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday. Listed as questionable but not expected to play.*
75.	Travaris Cadet BUF vs. Ind Note: In the concussion protocol. Limited practice Thursday. Cleared the concussion protocol Friday.*
76.	Alfred Blue HOU vs. SF Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Titans. Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out this week.*
77.	*Wayne Gallman NYG vs. Dal Note: Suffered a hip injury in the loss to the Raiders.
78.	Adrian Peterson ARZ vs. Ten Note: (Neck) Peterson's return this week isn't guaranteed. Has missed the last two practices. Ruled out this week.*
79.	Joe Mixon CIN vs. Chi Note: Mixon was on pace for a good night before leaving with a concussion. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Inactive.*
80.	Damien Williams MIA vs. NE Note: (Shoulder) Unlikely to return this week. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. Officially ruled out.*
81.	Chris Carson SEA at Jax Note: (Ankle) Won't return to practice this week. Had a setback and is unlikely to come off IR this season.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday.*
2.	DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. SF
3.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Was Note: How frequently will he draw Josh Norman?
4.	Adam Thielen MIN at Car
5.	A.J. Green CIN vs. Chi
6.	Julio Jones ATL vs. NO
7.	Marvin Jones DET at TB
8.	Brandin Cooks NE at Mia
9.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Ten
10.	Mike Evans TB vs. Det
11.	Davante Adams GB at Cle
12.	Michael Thomas NO at Atl
13.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAR
14.	T.Y. Hilton IND at Buf
15.	*Michael Crabtree OAK at KC Note: Back from suspension this week.
16.	Dez Bryant DAL at NYG
17.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. Oak
18.	*Josh Gordon CLE vs. GB Note: Dominated the target share in his first game back. He'll have a much better matchup this week - but might have to contend with a snow storm.
19.	Stefon Diggs MIN at Car
20.	Doug Baldwin SEA at Jax
21.	Sammy Watkins LA vs. Phi
22.	Golden Tate DET at TB
23.	Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NYJ
24.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. Phi
25.	Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. NO
26.	Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NE
27.	Devin Funchess CAR vs. Min Note: Injured his shoulder trying to recover an onside kick late in the loss to the Saints, but is hopeful that he can play this week. Full practice Wednesday.*
28.	Rishard Matthews TEN at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Almost was able to play last week, but the Titans decided to play it safe and wait one more week - he should be able to go this week. Full practice Thursday.*
29.	*Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Bal Note: Could get more targets this week if Smith-Schuster's suspension stays.
30.	Jamison Crowder WAS at LAC
31.	Marquise Goodwin SF at Hou
32.	Nelson Agholor PHI at LAR
33.	Mike Wallace BAL at Pit
34.	Kenny Stills MIA vs. NE
35.	Robby Anderson NYJ at Den Note: Aggravated his hamstring and was unable to complete Thursday's practice.*
36.	DeSean Jackson TB vs. Det
37.	Marqise Lee JAC vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. Removed from the injury list.*
38.	*Zay Jones BUF vs. Ind Note: Will continue to be the primary target in the Bills' passing game, such that it is, with Jordan Matthews now on IR and Kelvin Benjamin still dealing with his knee injury.
39.	Ted Ginn NO at Atl
40.	Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Was
41.	Josh Doctson WAS at LAC
42.	Paul Richardson SEA at Jax
43.	Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Sea
44.	Corey Coleman CLE vs. GB Note: Had only four targets in the loss to the Chargers.
45.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Dal Note: (Hamstring) Held out of Wednesday's practice, limited practice Thursday. Conflicting reports on his status, I'm wary, but he's officially active.*
46.	Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. Listed as questionable, but will play.*
47.	Kenny Golladay DET at TB
48.	Eric Decker TEN at Ari
49.	Danny Amendola NE at Mia
50.	Jeremy Maclin BAL at Pit Note: (Back) Didn't practice Thursday.*
51.	Dontrelle Inman CHI at Cin
52.	Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Chi
53.	Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Den
54.	Corey Davis TEN at Ari
55.	Tyler Lockett SEA at Jax
56.	Jordy Nelson GB at Cle Note: Had eight targets last week, but for just 17 yards.
57.	Will Fuller HOU vs. SF Note: (Ribs) Participated in a limited capacity Wednesday, giving coach Bill O'Brien some hope that Fuller can play. Removed from the injury report.*
58.	Seth Roberts OAK at KC Note: It appears that Amari Cooper will play after all, but will be on a limited snap count.*
59.	Deonte Thompson BUF vs. Ind
60.	Trent Taylor SF at Hou
61.	Amari Cooper OAK at KC Note: Hasn't yet been cleared from the concussion protocol, and still is dealing with an ankle injury. Removed from the concussion protocol, but still not practicing because of the ankle. Active after a limited practice Friday, but will probably be on a limited snap count.*
62.	Chris Hogan NE at Mia Note: (Shoulder) Returned to a limited practice Thursday, has a chance to play Monday. On track to return Monday.*
63.	Kelvin Benjamin BUF vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Likely to return to practice this week. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday.*
64.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. NE
65.	Tavon Austin LA vs. Phi
66.	Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Was
67.	Randall Cobb GB at Cle
68.	Bennie Fowler DEN vs. NYJ
69.	Cordarrelle Patterson OAK at KC Note: (Hip) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. Listed as questionable but expected to play - but so is Amari Cooper.*
70.	Mike Williams LAC vs. Was Note: (Knee) Will play this week.*
71.	Ryan Grant WAS at LAC
72.	Terrance Williams DAL at NYG
73.	Albert Wilson KC vs. Oak
74.	Cole Beasley DAL at NYG
75.	Johnny Holton OAK at KC
76.	Kendall Wright CHI at Cin
77.	Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. NO
78.	Brandon Coleman NO at Atl
79.	Adam Humphries TB vs. Det
80.	J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday.*
81.	Chester Rogers IND at Buf
82.	Eli Rogers PIT vs. Bal
83.	Josh Reynolds LA vs. Phi
84.	Aldrick Robinson SF at Hou
85.	Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday.*
86.	Donte Moncrief IND at Buf Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. Inactive this week.*
87.	John Brown ARZ vs. Ten Note: (Toe) Limited practice Thursday.*
88.	Allen Hurns JAC vs. Sea Note: Still hasn't practiced since his ankle injury.*
89.	Robert Woods LA vs. Phi Note: (Shoulder) Non-participant Wednesday and doesn't have a specific timetable for his return. Has made improvement - not expected to play this week, should play next week.*
90.	*JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. Bal Note: Suspended for one week due to his hit and subsequent taunt on Vontaze Burfict.
91.	*Bruce Ellington HOU vs. SF Note: Placed on IR with a hamstring injury.
92.	*Jordan Matthews BUF vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Bills.

Tight Ends

1.	Travis Kelce KC vs. Oak
2.	Jimmy Graham SEA at Jax Note: (Ankle) Held out of Wednesday's practice, as per usual. Removed from the injury report - also as usual.*
3.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. Was Note: Emerged from Sunday's with a sore knee, but he's expected to be ok. Not listed on the initial injury report.*
4.	Evan Engram NYG vs. Dal
5.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at Car
6.	Delanie Walker TEN at Ari Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the win over the Texans, considered day-to-day. Held out of practice Thursday, but expected to practice Friday. Full practice Friday.*
7.	Vernon Davis WAS at LAC
8.	Jack Doyle IND at Buf
9.	Jason Witten DAL at NYG
10.	Trey Burton PHI at LAR Note: This ranking presumes that Ertz won't play. Ertz has been cleared from the concussion protocol, thus Burton slips down the rankings. And now Ertz is doubtful, so Burton goes back up.*
11.	Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ at Den
12.	*Jared Cook OAK at KC Note: Was checked for an injury early in the win over the Giants, received only five targets.
13.	Stephen Anderson HOU vs. SF Note: Had a whopping 12 targets last week.
14.	Cameron Brate TB vs. Det
15.	O.J. Howard TB vs. Det
16.	*Dwayne Allen NE at Mia Note: Likely starting in place of the suspended Gronk.
17.	Tyler Kroft CIN vs. Chi
18.	Greg Olsen CAR vs. Min Note: (Foot) Next three games are at home, on grass, which increases the likelihood that Olsen will be able to play. Cleared to play this week.*
19.	Charles Clay BUF vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Full participant in Thursday's practice.*
20.	Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Ten
21.	David Njoku CLE vs. GB Note: Two consecutive weeks with four catches.
22.	Eric Ebron DET at TB
23.	Austin Hooper ATL vs. NO
24.	Julius Thomas MIA vs. NE
25.	Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Sea
26.	Ben Watson BAL at Pit
27.	George Kittle SF at Hou
28.	Ed Dickson CAR vs. Min Note: Greg Olsen cleared to return.*
29.	Michael Hoomanawanui NO at Atl
30.	Garrett Celek SF at Hou
31.	Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Ten
32.	Seth DeValve CLE vs. GB Note: Suffered a minor hip injury in practice, but expected to play.*
33.	Lance Kendricks GB at Cle
34.	Jesse James PIT vs. Bal
35.	Clive Walford OAK at KC
36.	Virgil Green DEN vs. NYJ
37.	Josh Hill NO at Atl
38.	Richard Rodgers GB at Cle
39.	Adam Shaheen CHI at Cin
40.	Jonnu Smith TEN at Ari
41.	*Nick O'Leary BUF vs. Ind Note: Inactive with a bad back last week, should return to practice this week.
42.	Zach Ertz PHI at LAR Note: Left in the third quarter with a concussion. Cleared from the concussion protocol on Thursday. Officially listed as questionable, but considered doubtful for the game.*
43.	Vance McDonald PIT vs. Bal Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.*
44.	Jordan Reed WAS at LAC Note: (Hamstring) Did not take part in Monday's practice. Expected to miss another game this week, but won't go on IR.*
45.	*Rob Gronkowski NE at Mia Note: Suspended one game for giving the Peoples' Elbow to a defenseless Bills player.
46.	*C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU vs. SF Note: Placed on IR with another concussion.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Bal
2.	Antonio Brown PIT vs. Bal Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday.*
3.	Todd Gurley LA vs. Phi
4.	Alvin Kamara NO at Atl
5.	DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. SF
6.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. Was Note: How frequently will he draw Josh Norman?
7.	*Jordan Howard CHI at Cin Note: Rough last two weeks but now facing a Bengals defense that could be down three linebackers, including Vontaze Burfict, and two safeties.
8.	LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Ind
9.	Mark Ingram NO at Atl Note: (Toe) Missing from Tuesday's practice but was on the field stretching. He's expected to play Thursday. Sat out practice Wednesday, but still expected to play Thursday night.*
10.	Adam Thielen MIN at Car
11.	A.J. Green CIN vs. Chi
12.	Julio Jones ATL vs. NO
13.	Marvin Jones DET at TB
14.	Kenyan Drake MIA vs. NE
15.	Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Was
16.	Travis Kelce KC vs. Oak
17.	Brandin Cooks NE at Mia
18.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Ten
19.	Mike Evans TB vs. Det
20.	Jimmy Graham SEA at Jax Note: (Ankle) Held out of Wednesday's practice, as per usual. Removed from the injury report - also as usual.*
21.	Davante Adams GB at Cle
22.	Michael Thomas NO at Atl
23.	Stefon Diggs MIN at Car
24.	Alfred Morris DAL at NYG
25.	Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NO Note: Ran great - 12 carries for 74 yards - but didn't score and had to split usage with Tevin Coleman.
26.	Carlos Hyde SF at Hou
27.	Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Chi Note: Ran really well on Monday night after Joe Mixon left with a concussion. Mixon is inactive this week.*
28.	Alex Collins BAL at Pit Note: Collins was able to play through his migraines last week. Not on this week's injury report.*
29.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAR
30.	T.Y. Hilton IND at Buf
31.	*Michael Crabtree OAK at KC Note: Back from suspension this week.
32.	Dez Bryant DAL at NYG
33.	*Josh Gordon CLE vs. GB Note: Dominated the target share in his first game back. He'll have a much better matchup this week - but might have to contend with a snow storm.
34.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. Oak
35.	Doug Baldwin SEA at Jax
36.	Hunter Henry LAC vs. Was Note: Emerged from Sunday's with a sore knee, but he's expected to be ok. Not listed on the initial injury report.*
37.	Evan Engram NYG vs. Dal
38.	Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Sea
39.	Jamaal Williams GB at Cle
40.	Kareem Hunt KC vs. Oak
41.	Sammy Watkins LA vs. Phi
42.	Golden Tate DET at TB
43.	Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NYJ
44.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. Phi
45.	Marshawn Lynch OAK at KC
46.	Samaje Perine WAS at LAC
47.	Dion Lewis NE at Mia Note: Listed as questionable with an illness for Monday night.*
48.	Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. NO
49.	Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NE
50.	Devin Funchess CAR vs. Min Note: Injured his shoulder trying to recover an onside kick late in the loss to the Saints, but is hopeful that he can play this week. Full practice Wednesday.*
51.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at Car
52.	Rishard Matthews TEN at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Almost was able to play last week, but the Titans decided to play it safe and wait one more week - he should be able to go this week. Full practice Thursday.*
53.	*Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Bal Note: Could get more targets this week if Smith-Schuster's suspension stays.
54.	Rex Burkhead NE at Mia
55.	Lamar Miller HOU vs. SF Note: Miller's backup, Alfred Blue, will be out this week.*
56.	Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Min
57.	Theo Riddick DET at TB
58.	Jerick McKinnon MIN at Car
59.	Jamison Crowder WAS at LAC
60.	Marquise Goodwin SF at Hou
61.	Nelson Agholor PHI at LAR
62.	Latavius Murray MIN at Car
63.	DeMarco Murray TEN at Ari
64.	*C.J. Anderson DEN vs. NYJ Note: Back in the saddle as the Broncos' lead back.
65.	Mike Wallace BAL at Pit
66.	Kenny Stills MIA vs. NE
67.	Robby Anderson NYJ at Den Note: Aggravated his hamstring and was unable to complete Thursday's practice.*
68.	DeSean Jackson TB vs. Det
69.	Marqise Lee JAC vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. Removed from the injury list.*
70.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Dal Note: (Hamstring) Held out of Wednesday's practice, limited practice Thursday. Conflicting reports on his status, I'm wary, but he's officially active.*
71.	Delanie Walker TEN at Ari Note: Suffered an ankle injury in the win over the Texans, considered day-to-day. Held out of practice Thursday, but expected to practice Friday. Full practice Friday.*
72.	Vernon Davis WAS at LAC
73.	*Mike Davis SEA at Jax Note: Separated himself from the other Seattle backs.
74.	Kerwynn Williams ARZ vs. Ten Note: Peterson might not be able to go again this week. Full practice Thursday, meanwhile Adrian Peterson was held out again. Peterson has been declared out.*
75.	Bilal Powell NYJ at Den
76.	Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NO
77.	Matt Forte NYJ at Den Note: (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday.*
78.	*Zay Jones BUF vs. Ind Note: Will continue to be the primary target in the Bills' passing game, such that it is, with Jordan Matthews now on IR and Kelvin Benjamin still dealing with his knee injury.
79.	Ted Ginn NO at Atl
80.	Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Was
81.	Josh Doctson WAS at LAC
82.	Jack Doyle IND at Buf
83.	Doug Martin TB vs. Det Note: Cleared from the concussion protocol on Thursday. The question now becomes whether he'll get his full-time job back, or will he share carries with Peyton Barber? Going to be the starter, though we're not yet sure what the distribution will be between the two backs.*
84.	Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Min Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday.*
85.	Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. Dal Note: Missed practice Thursday with an illness. Listed as questionable but expected to play.*
86.	Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. GB
87.	LeGarrette Blount PHI at LAR
88.	*Derrick Henry TEN at Ari Note: For the second time this season Henry scored late on a long run with the Titans protecting a lead. In both cases he might have served the Titans better by going down after converting the first down, but he unselfishly had his fantasy owners in mind first.
89.	Frank Gore IND at Buf
90.	Paul Richardson SEA at Jax
91.	Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Sea
92.	Corey Coleman CLE vs. GB Note: Had only four targets in the loss to the Chargers.
93.	Tarik Cohen CHI at Cin
94.	Jay Ajayi PHI at LAR
95.	Duke Johnson CLE vs. GB
96.	Corey Clement PHI at LAR
97.	J.D. McKissic SEA at Jax
98.	Danny Woodhead BAL at Pit
99.	Peyton Barber TB vs. Det Note: Barber had lead back usage with Doug Martin out - 23 carries, four receptions. We'll see what happens once Martin is cleared from his concussion. Martin has cleared the concussion protocol.*
100.	Jalen Richard OAK at KC
101.	Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. Listed as questionable, but will play.*
102.	Kenny Golladay DET at TB
103.	Trey Burton PHI at LAR Note: This ranking presumes that Ertz won't play. Ertz has been cleared from the concussion protocol, thus Burton slips down the rankings. And now Ertz is doubtful, so Burton goes back up.*
104.	Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ at Den

Kickers

1.	Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Phi
2.	Stephen Gostkowski NE at Mia
3.	Justin Tucker BAL at Pit
4.	Jake Elliott PHI at LAR
5.	Harrison Butker KC vs. Oak
6.	Matt Prater DET at TB
7.	*Chris Boswell PIT vs. Bal Note: Another week, another game-winner for Boswell.
8.	Dan Bailey DAL at NYG
9.	Wil Lutz NO at Atl Note: Missed a 38-yard attempt, but his job isn't in danger.
10.	Matt Bryant ATL vs. NO
11.	Travis Coons LAC vs. Was Note: Made four of his five attempts against the Browns, missing the first from 39 yards out.
12.	Chandler Catanzaro NYJ at Den
13.	Josh Lambo JAC vs. Sea
14.	Kai Forbath MIN at Car
15.	Nick Rose WAS at LAC
16.	Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. Ind
17.	Graham Gano CAR vs. Min
18.	Ryan Succop TEN at Ari
19.	Giorgio Tavecchio OAK at KC
20.	Patrick Murray TB vs. Det
21.	Randy Bullock CIN vs. Chi
22.	Blair Walsh SEA at Jax
23.	Robbie Gould SF at Hou
24.	Mason Crosby GB at Cle
25.	Cody Parkey MIA vs. NE
26.	Brandon McManus DEN vs. NYJ
27.	Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Ten
28.	Adam Vinatieri IND at Buf
29.	*Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. SF Note: Missed two field goals, including one from 28 yards in the third quarter. Will not lose his job this week, however.
30.	*Mike Nugent CHI at Cin Note: Signed by the Bears to replace Cairo Santos.
31.	Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. Dal
32.	Zane Gonzalez CLE vs. GB
33.	*Cairo Santos CHI at Cin Note: (Groin) Placed on IR by a second franchise - replaced by Mike Nugent.

Defenses

1.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. Was Note: Facing a severely banged up Redskins OL this week.
2.	Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Sea Note: Telvin Smith (concussion) unlikely to play.*
3.	*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Bal Note: Ryan Shazier (spine) remains in a Cincinnati hospital for the next 24-48 hours.
4.	Baltimore Ravens at Pit
5.	New England Patriots at Mia
6.	*Chicago Bears at Cin Note: Mitch Unrein (knee) was placed on IR.
7.	Minnesota Vikings at Car
8.	*Los Angeles Rams vs. Phi Note: Connor Barwin (forearm) is unlikely to play this week.
9.	Dallas Cowboys at NYG Note: Sean Lee (hamstring) was a limited participant Wednesday and expects to return this week.*
10.	New Orleans Saints at Atl Note: Marshon Lattimore (ankle) practiced Tuesday - he was a late scratch last week after initially looking as if he'd play. Lattimore was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*
11.	Arizona Cardinals vs. Ten Note: Patrick Peterson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.*
12.	Green Bay Packers at Cle Note: Good streaming option. CB Kevin King (shoulder) was placed on IR, CB Demetri Goodson (hamstring) is doubtful to play.*
13.	Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chi Note: The Bengals could be without Vontaze Burfict and George Iloka among others this week. Still, this is a great matchup. Geno Atkins (toe) sat out practice Thursday. Iloka won his appeal and won't be suspended. Adam Jones (groin) didn't practice Wednesday. Dre Kirkpatrick is in the concussion protocol. Burfict didn't practice Wednesday. LB Nick Vigil is in a walking boot. CB Darqueze Dennard (knee) hasn't yet practiced this week. Adam Jones (groin) placed on IR.*
14.	Philadelphia Eagles at LAR
15.	Buffalo Bills vs. Ind Note: The Bills' pass rush has been impotent, but the Colts' offensive line has been a sieve. Which will be the controlling factor? Meanwhile Shaq Lawson (ankle) was placed on IR. Kyle Williams has missed two practices with a groin injury but has a chance to play this week.*
16.	Tennessee Titans at Ari Note: It's the Titans' turn to face Blaine Gabbert and all the goodness that comes from that.
17.	Seattle Seahawks at Jax
18.	New York Jets at Den
19.	*Denver Broncos vs. NYJ Note: DE Derrick Wolfe (neck) went on IR this week.
20.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oak Note: Marcus Peters has been suspended for a game by the Chiefs.*
21.	Carolina Panthers vs. Min
22.	Houston Texans vs. SF
23.	New York Giants vs. Dal
24.	*Cleveland Browns vs. GB Note: Lost Jabrill Peppers to a knee injury last week - but it doesn't appear to be season-ending.
25.	Detroit Lions at TB
26.	San Francisco 49ers at Hou
27.	Washington Redskins at LAC Note: Zach Brown (hamstring/Achilles) Limited practice Thursday.*
28.	Oakland Raiders at KC
29.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Det
30.	Atlanta Falcons vs. NO
31.	Indianapolis Colts at Buf
32.	Miami Dolphins vs. NE