This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Josh Allen BUF vs. GB |
| 2. | Jalen Hurts |
Sunday Update complete
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Josh Allen BUF vs. GB |
| 2. | Jalen Hurts PHI vs. PIT |
| 3. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at TB Note: Jackson is coming off of his worst game of the year and might not have Mark Andrews or Rashod Bateman on Thursday night. |
| 4. | Kirk Cousins MIN vs. ARI |
| 5. | *Joe Burrow CIN at CLE Note: I'm dropping Burrow from 3 to 5 now that Ja'Marr Chase is out with the hip injury. |
| 6. | Kyler Murray ARZ at MIN |
| 7. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at DET Note: Tagovailoa made it through his first game unscathed, but the Dolphins' offense went into the muck after a great first quarter. The good news is that he gets the Lions this week. |
| 8. | *Derek Carr LV at NO Note: Carr was limited Wednesday with a back issue. ***Carr had full practices Thursday and Friday, but he might have some of his top pass-catchers missing, or at least less than 100 percent, against the Saints.*** |
| 9. | *Tom Brady TB vs. BAL Note: Brady should have had an early touchdown but for a Mike Evans drop. Following that, the game against Carolina was a never-ending series of checkdowns and coming up short at or near the red zone. |
| 10. | *Daniel Jones NYG at SEA Note: For the second week in a row, Jones is a decent bye-week pivot if you have either Mahomes or Herbert. |
| 11. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. CHI |
| 12. | Geno Smith SEA vs. NYG |
| 13. | *Andy Dalton NO vs. LV Note: Saints coach Dennis Allen hasn't yet made a decision on who will start at QB this week. Dalton threw six touchdown passes last week - four to his own team, even. Dalton will remain the starter even with Winston cleared from the injury list. |
| 14. | Jared Goff DET vs. MIA |
| 15. | Justin Fields CHI at DAL |
| 16. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at BUF Note: Rodgers (thumb) once again sat out Wednesday's practice and returned on Thursday. ***Rodgers has been cleared from the injury list, but he'll be without Allen Lazard on Sunday night.*** |
| 17. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF at LAR Note: Garoppolo threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, but threw a really bad interception before halftime and then suffered against the Chiefs' pass rush in the second half. |
| 18. | Matthew Stafford LA vs. SF |
| 19. | *Sam Ehlinger IND vs. WAS Note: Ehlinger has been named the starter ahead of Matt Ryan for the rest of the season. It's interesting to see he jumped over Nick Foles for the nod - I think that the Colts are looking to see whether he could be a longer-term solution, rather than the next recycled veteran quarterback. |
| 20. | *PJ Walker CAR at ATL Note: Walker earned another start after playing well in the upset win over the Bucs. |
| 21. | *Russell Wilson DEN at JAX Note: Wilson (hamstring, shoulder) is optimistic that he'll be able to return this week against the Jaguars in London. Wilson has declared that he feels great and is ready to roll. Coach Nathaniel Hackett has been more circumspect, saying that while Wilson looks good, he's still day-to-day. ***WIlson will start Sunday morning, after having a full practice Friday.*** |
| 22. | Davis Mills HOU vs. TEN |
| 23. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. DEN Note: Lawrence has three rushing touchdowns over the last two weeks, but now has a brutal matchup against the Broncos in London. |
| 24. | *Malik Willis TEN at HOU Note: Willis played three offensive snaps after Ryan Tannehill injured his ankle, though Tannehill later returned. Tannehill was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Getting the start this week with Tannehill ruled out. Logan Woodside will be the backup.*** |
| 25. | *Mac Jones NE at NYJ Note: Jones was pulled after the third offensive series in favor of Bailey Zappe, after that drive ended in an interception. Obviously nothing is clear for next week yet after the Monday night loss. Jones has been fully cleared from the injury list and will start this week for the Pats. ***Even though Jones is dealing with numbness in the toes of his left foot, he had three full practices and will start on Sunday.*** |
| 26. | *Marcus Mariota ATL vs. CAR Note: Even after Atlanta fell behind big early against the Bengals, Mariota only managed 13 pass attempts. They're sheltering him to a fault now. |
| 27. | Jacoby Brissett CLE vs. CIN |
| 28. | Zach Wilson NYJ vs. NE |
| 29. | *Taylor Heinicke WAS at IND Note: Heinicke overcame a really rocky start in the Commanders' win over the Packers. He's still a volatile quarterback - some upside to be sure, but the floor is also the ocean. |
| 30. | *Kenny Pickett PIT at PHI Note: Pickett had some good moments Sunday night, but threw two really bad interceptions late when the Steelers had a chance to steal the game against the Dolphins. |
| 31. | *Jameis Winston NO vs. LV Note: Saints coach Dennis Allen hasn't yet made a decision on who will start at QB this week. Winston has been cleared from the injury list, but Andy Dalton will remain the starter. |
| 32. | *Bailey Zappe NE at NYJ Note: Zappe relieved a struggling Mac Jones and the Pats immediately scored two touchdowns, but then were shut out over the entirety of the second half. It should be a fun talk-radio week in Boston. Mac Jones will start ahead of Zappe this week. |
| 33. | *Baker Mayfield CAR at ATL Note: Mayfield will not start this week, even if his ankle is fully recovered. Mayfield has been cleared from the injury report. |
| 34. | *Brett Rypien DEN at JAX Note: Rypien went 24-of-46 for 225 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in his spot start for Russell Wilson - if it's just a spot start. ***Reverting to the backup role with Wilson back this week.*** |
| 35. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN at HOU Note: Tannehill injured his right ankle in the win over the Colts. He hopes to be available against the Texans this week. Tannehill was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Tannehill also has an illness, and has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 36. | *Sam Darnold CAR at ATL Note: Even if Darnold (ankle) is activated from IR, PJ Walker will get the start this week. |
| 37. | *Matt Ryan IND vs. WAS Note: Injury and insult - Ryan suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to Tennessee, but he will also be benched behind Sam Ehlinger for the rest of the season. |
| 38. | Patrick Mahomes KC at |
| 39. | Justin Herbert LAC at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Saquon Barkley NYG at SEA |
| 2. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. CIN |
| 3. | Derrick Henry TEN at HOU |
| 4. | *Christian McCaffrey SF at LAR Note: McCaffrey's workload presumably will increase this week against the Rams. |
| 5. | *Josh Jacobs LV at NO Note: Jacobs was limited at Wednesday's practice with an illness. ***Jacobs (illness, foot issue) fully practiced Friday and is off the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. ARI |
| 7. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. WAS |
| 8. | Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYG |
| 9. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. LV |
| 10. | *Tony Pollard DAL vs. CHI Note: Pollard did most of the work between the 20's, only to see Elliott get the touchdowns. This is not a recording. ***Big bump up for Pollard with Zeke doubtful. His backups will be Malik Davis and Qadree Ollison.*** |
| 11. | Dameon Pierce HOU vs. TEN |
| 12. | Aaron Jones GB at BUF |
| 13. | *Leonard Fournette TB vs. BAL Note: Fournette couldn't get in gear in the loss to the Panthers. |
| 14. | Joe Mixon CIN at CLE |
| 15. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ |
| 16. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. DEN Note: Etienne played 57 of 71 snaps last week, even before James Robinson was traded. JaMycal Hasty and Snoop Conner are now the backups behind him. |
| 17. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at DET Note: Mostert (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Mostert was limited again Friday, yet he was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | Miles Sanders PHI vs. PIT |
| 19. | Najee Harris PIT at PHI |
| 20. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. GB |
| 21. | *D'Andre Swift DET vs. MIA Note: Sat out due to the ankle and shoulder injuries that have limited him for a month now. Swift was a full participant in practice Wednesday - it seems likely that he'll finally return this week. |
| 22. | *D'Onta Foreman CAR at ATL Note: Hubbard got the touchdown one play after Foreman's 60-yard run, but Foreman still managed 118 rushing yards and two catches for 27 yards. Chuba Hubbard has missed the first two practices this week, giving Foreman potential for more carries. Raheem Blackshear is third on the depth chart. ***Hubbard has been ruled out.*** |
| 23. | Brian Robinson WAS at IND |
| 24. | *David Montgomery CHI at DAL Note: Montgomery and Khalil Herbert had a near-even split on Monday night, with Montgomery's production coming late. |
| 25. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ at MIN Note: Teammate James Conner (ribs) returned to a limited practice Wednesday, so it's possible that Benjamin could revert back to a backup role as early as this week. ***Conner has been ruled out after all, so Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram will be the Cardinals' running backs again this week.*** |
| 26. | *Darrell Henderson LA vs. SF Note: Once again it appears unlikely that Cam Akers will be active this week, and Kyren Williams won't be ready to start practicing this week. So be prepared for Malcolm Brown to be the top backup and goal-line vulture. Henderson sat out practice Wednesday with an illness. He returned to practice Thursday. ***Henderson has been fully cleared from the injury report and once again will start, with Cam Akers not playing.*** |
| 27. | *Jamaal Williams DET vs. MIA Note: Williams fumbled at the goal line with a chance to put the Lions ahead early in the fourth quarter. Teammate D'Andre Swift returned to a full practice Wednesday. |
| 28. | *Gus Edwards BAL at TB Note: Edwards (knee) took over as the lead back last week in his first game back. He's been limited in practice so far this week. Edwards was limited in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game. He might see a smaller workload with the short turnaround, so I've moved him down accordingly a few spots. ***Edwards aggravated his hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's win.*** |
| 29. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. CAR Note: Allgeier took on a bigger role last week, logging 16 of the team's 23 running back carries, scoring his first touchdown in the process. |
| 30. | *Michael Carter NYJ vs. NE Note: Carter will *probably* be the lead back this week, as James Robinson gets acclimated to the Jets' offense, with Ty Johnson also factoring in. |
| 31. | *Kareem Hunt CLE vs. CIN Note: There are rumors that the Browns are willing to trade Hunt before next Tuesday's deadline. |
| 32. | Khalil Herbert CHI at DAL |
| 33. | *James Robinson NYJ vs. NE Note: Robinson was traded to the Jets on Monday in the wake of Breece Hall's injury. Earlier in the day the Jaguars mentioned that he has been dealing with knee soreness, despite not being on the injury report. Robinson (knee) is not listed on the Jets' initial injury list. ***Robinson practiced all week with his new team, but coach Robert Saleh wouldn't commit to Robinson being active this week.*** |
| 34. | Melvin Gordon DEN at JAX |
| 35. | Antonio Gibson WAS at IND |
| 36. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. WAS |
| 37. | *Latavius Murray DEN at JAX Note: ***Murray remains in a timeshare with Gordon, with Devine Ozigbo now behind them, now that Mike Boone is on IR.*** |
| 38. | Jeff Wilson SF at LAR |
| 39. | *AJ Dillon GB at BUF Note: Dillon has slipped into the 'too good to cut but can't start' category. |
| 40. | Damien Harris NE at NYJ |
| 41. | J.D. McKissic WAS at IND |
| 42. | *Keaontay Ingram ARZ at MIN Note: ***Ingram once again will be the backup behind Eno Benjamin this week.*** |
| 43. | Rachaad White TB vs. BAL |
| 44. | James Cook BUF vs. GB |
| 45. | Rex Burkhead HOU vs. TEN |
| 46. | *JaMycal Hasty JAC vs. DEN Note: Hasty moves up a notch on the Jacksonville ladder following the James Robinson trade. |
| 47. | DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. NYG |
| 48. | Alexander Mattison MIN vs. ARI |
| 49. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. PIT |
| 50. | *Justice Hill BAL at TB Note: Hill returned to action and was getting work as the 'closer' again, only to lose a fumble late in the win over the Browns. |
| 51. | Mark Ingram NO vs. LV |
| 52. | *Ty Johnson NYJ vs. NE Note: Johnson will likely remain third string for the Jets after they traded for James Robinson, though he might get more work this particular week. |
| 53. | Malcolm Brown LA vs. SF |
| 54. | Boston Scott PHI vs. PIT |
| 55. | *Kenyan Drake BAL at TB Note: Drake had just five yards on 11 carries, and he's clearly behind Gus Edwards at this point. |
| 56. | *Deon Jackson IND vs. WAS Note: Jackson played just five snaps last week now that Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines are both back. |
| 57. | *D'Ernest Johnson CLE vs. CIN Note: If Hunt gets traded, Johnson would move up to be Nick Chubb's top backup. |
| 58. | Jaylen Warren PIT at PHI |
| 59. | Chase Edmonds MIA at DET |
| 60. | *Caleb Huntley ATL vs. CAR Note: ***Huntley (illness) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 61. | Chris Evans CIN at CLE |
| 62. | Samaje Perine CIN at CLE |
| 63. | *Raheem Blackshear CAR at ATL Note: ***Blackshear will be D'Onta Foreman's backup with Chiba Hubbard ruled out.*** |
| 64. | Snoop Conner JAC vs. DEN |
| 65. | Dontrell Hilliard TEN at HOU |
| 66. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. CHI Note: Elliott had a contusion on his right knee but only missed a few plays. It's not a contusion - it's an MCL sprain. Elliott wants to play, but he hasn't yet practiced this week. The Cowboys are on bye next week. ***Elliott has been listed as doubtful after not practicing at all this week.*** |
| 67. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at ATL Note: Hubbard suffered a minor ankle injury in the fourth quarter last week, but could have come back if needed. Hubbard has sat out the first practices this week, suggesting that maybe that ankle injury is worse than the Panthers initially thought. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 68. | *James Conner ARZ at MIN Note: Conner (ribs) practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday. ***Conner has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 69. | *Zack Moss BUF vs. GB Note: Healthy scratch in Week 6 against the Chiefs - could that signal the end of his tenure in Buffalo? |
| 70. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. SF Note: Williams (ankle) has been designated to return from IR and has begun practicing. ***Sean McVay on Friday suggested that Williams will not be activated from the IR this week.*** |
| 71. | *Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. CAR Note: Patterson (knee) is pointing towards a Week 9 return. |
| 72. | *Cam Akers LA vs. SF Note: Akers is unlikely to be active again this week, as the Rams have made it clear that they'd prefer to trade him before next week's deadline. ***Won't practice with the team this week and is officially out.*** |
| 73. | *Mike Boone DEN at JAX Note: Heading to the IR after injuring his ankle against the Jets. |
| 74. | *Breece Hall NYJ vs. NE Note: Out for the season with a torn ACL and meniscus damage in his left knee. |
| 75. | Austin Ekeler LAC at |
| 76. | Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at |
| 77. | Isiah Pacheco KC at |
| 78. | Jerick McKinnon KC at |
| 79. | Sony Michel LAC at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. SF |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. ARI |
| 3. | Tyreek Hill MIA at DET |
| 4. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. GB |
| 5. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. PIT |
| 6. | *Mike Evans TB vs. BAL Note: It's been a weird week for Evans, between his hideous drop against Carolina, an ankle injury, and autograph/not-really-an-autograph-gate. He was limited Tuesday. |
| 7. | *Davante Adams LV at NO Note: Sat out practice the last two days with a bad case of the flu. ***Adams is listed as questionable and had a limited practice Friday. He's expected to play.*** |
| 8. | *Tee Higgins CIN at CLE Note: Higgins gets a modest bump up - he'll get more volume with Chase out, but he'll also command more defensive attention, plus he'll miss having Chase take the top off the defense. |
| 9. | Gabe Davis BUF vs. GB |
| 10. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at DET Note: Waddle (shoulder) has had his reps capped the first two days of practice this week. ***Waddle does not have an injury designation.*** |
| 11. | DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at MIN |
| 12. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. CHI |
| 13. | Michael Pittman IND vs. WAS |
| 14. | Chris Godwin TB vs. BAL |
| 15. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. MIA Note: St. Brown is still in the concussion protocol, though it looks as if he didn't actually suffer a concussion on the play that took him out of the game in the first quarter on Sunday. St. Brown has had two limited practices so far this week. ***St. Brown as of Friday was still in the concussion protocol and thus listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.*** |
| 16. | Chris Olave NO vs. LV |
| 17. | *Tyler Boyd CIN at CLE Note: Boyd moves more than Higgins, but he also started farther down the list. |
| 18. | Terry McLaurin WAS at IND |
| 19. | *Brandon Aiyuk SF at LAR Note: ***Aiyuk should get more targets this week with Deebo Samuel out.*** |
| 20. | Jerry Jeudy DEN at JAX |
| 21. | Jakobi Meyers NE at NYJ |
| 22. | *DJ Moore CAR at ATL Note: The Falcons will probably be without A.J. Terrell (hamstring) along with Casey Hayward this week, so it's lining up well for Moore. |
| 23. | Amari Cooper CLE vs. CIN |
| 24. | Diontae Johnson PIT at PHI |
| 25. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. PIT |
| 26. | *Christian Kirk JAC vs. DEN Note: Will Kirk draw Patrick Surtain this week? |
| 27. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. ARI |
| 28. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG Note: Lockett (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Lockett had a full practice Thursday, but then was limited Friday. He's questionable with both hamstring and rib injuries, though ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests that both Lockett and DK Metcalf will play. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport suggests it's closer to a game-time decision.*** |
| 29. | Chase Claypool PIT at PHI |
| 30. | *Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. NE Note: ***Wilson should be the lead target for the Jets with Corey Davis out.*** |
| 31. | Courtland Sutton DEN at JAX |
| 32. | Darnell Mooney CHI at DAL |
| 33. | George Pickens PIT at PHI |
| 34. | Zay Jones JAC vs. DEN |
| 35. | *Drake London ATL vs. CAR Note: Unless the knee injury that limited him in practice earlier in the week was more serious than divulged, it's inexcusable that London was targeted just once in the loss to the Bengals. |
| 36. | Allen Robinson LA vs. SF |
| 37. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at TB Note: Bateman (foot) has not yet practiced this week, with the Ravens playing on Thursday. He played 35 snaps Sunday after missing two games with the injury. Bateman is expected to play Thursday night. |
| 38. | Curtis Samuel WAS at IND |
| 39. | *Elijah Moore NYJ vs. NE Note: Moore is expected to play on Sunday against the Jets after being held out last week. Teammate Corey Davis might have to miss the game with an MCL sprain. ***Davis indeed has been ruled out.*** |
| 40. | *Brandin Cooks HOU vs. TEN Note: Possible trade threat? It's happened before. ***Cooks popped up on the injury report on Friday with a wrist injury, even though he fully practiced on Friday.*** |
| 41. | Robert Woods TEN at HOU |
| 42. | *Marquise Goodwin SEA vs. NYG Note: Scored twice on Sunday and could be in for a decent role in the ensuing weeks due to DK Metcalf's injury. |
| 43. | Isaiah McKenzie BUF vs. GB |
| 44. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. CIN |
| 45. | Terrace Marshall CAR at ATL |
| 46. | Rondale Moore ARZ at MIN |
| 47. | Parris Campbell IND vs. WAS |
| 48. | *Hunter Renfrow LV at NO Note: Renfrow (hip) was limited Wednesday, but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 49. | Darius Slayton NYG at SEA |
| 50. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at SEA Note: Robinson had six catches in the first half against the Jaguars, but limped off late in the first half and wasn't targeted after halftime. Robinson was not listed on Wednesday's initial injury report. |
| 51. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYG Note: Metcalf suffered a patellar tendon injury in the win over the Chargers. The timetable on him is unclear, with Pete Carroll saying that Metcalf does not need surgery. Metcalf participated in Wednesday's walk-through, but not the actual practice. ***Metcalf had a limited practice on Friday and according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, he's expected to play, which contradicts what local sources were saying on Friday.*** |
| 52. | Marquez Callaway NO vs. LV |
| 53. | Alec Pierce IND vs. WAS |
| 54. | *Julio Jones TB vs. BAL Note: Jones (knee) was listed as limited Tuesday, whereas Russell Gage was out. Is it possible that Jones returns this week? Yes, Jones will return to action this week. |
| 55. | *Michael Gallup DAL vs. CHI Note: Gallup had only two targets in the win over the Lions, as the Cowboys didn't want to overexpose Dak in his first game back. |
| 56. | DeVante Parker NE at NYJ |
| 57. | *Mack Hollins LV at NO Note: Hollins (heel) was limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Hollins had limited practices all week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 58. | *Mike Thomas CIN at CLE Note: I think Thomas will move up to the third receiver spot with Chase out. Teammate Stanley Morgan is another candidate, but he sat out practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. ***Morgan is out, so Thomas will almost certainly be the Bengals' third receiver.*** |
| 59. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. GB |
| 60. | *Josh Reynolds DET vs. MIA Note: Reynolds (knee) sat out Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday. ***Reynolds does not have an injury designation any longer.*** |
| 61. | Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. LV |
| 62. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at HOU |
| 63. | *Sammy Watkins GB at BUF Note: (Hamstring) Watkins has been limited through the first two practices so far this week. ***Watkins was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 64. | Tyquan Thornton NE at NYJ |
| 65. | *Greg Dortch ARZ at MIN Note: Dortch was limited to 35 snaps upon DeAndre Hopkins' return. |
| 66. | Kalif Raymond DET vs. MIA |
| 67. | Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. CAR |
| 68. | *Ray-Ray McCloud SF at LAR Note: ***McCloud moves up a spot on the Niners' ladder with Deebo Samuel out.*** |
| 69. | *Romeo Doubs GB at BUF Note: Getting buried on the Packers' depth chart despite multiple injuries at his position - he had a bad fourth-down drop in the loss to the Commanders. |
| 70. | Van Jefferson LA vs. SF |
| 71. | Robbie Anderson ARZ at MIN |
| 72. | Devin Duvernay BAL at TB |
| 73. | Marvin Jones JAC vs. DEN |
| 74. | K.J. Osborn MIN vs. ARI |
| 75. | *Christian Watson GB at BUF Note: (Hamstring) Two limited practices this week. ***Watson was limited Friday as well and is listed as questionable, though coach Matt LaFleur is 'cautiously optimistic' about Watson playing.*** |
| 76. | KJ Hamler DEN at JAX |
| 77. | *Nelson Agholor NE at NYJ Note: Agholor (hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 78. | Phillip Dorsett HOU vs. TEN |
| 79. | Chris Moore HOU vs. TEN |
| 80. | *Noah Brown DAL vs. CHI Note: Brown appears ahead of Michael Gallup in the pecking order right now, but that might also be a function of the type of throws that Prescott attempted in his first game back. Brown has missed the first two practices this week with a foot injury. ***Brown also missed Friday's practice and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 81. | *Allen Lazard GB at BUF Note: Lazard injured his left shoulder in the second half and was wearing a sling in the loss to Washington. The Packers play on Sunday night, so you might need to be prepared to have a late pivot for him if it comes down to a game-time decision. Lazard hasn't practiced yet this week and said he probably would not play. ***Lazard has been ruled out.*** |
| 82. | *Deebo Samuel SF at LAR Note: Samuel is day-to-day due a hamstring injury and looked affected late in the loss to the Chiefs. Deebo has missed the first two practices this week - I've downgraded him as if he's still going to play, but likely will be limited against the Rams. ***Officially ruled out for the week.*** |
| 83. | *Russell Gage TB vs. BAL Note: Gage (hamstring) didn't practice Monday or Tuesday. |
| 84. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. TEN Note: Collins left Sunday's loss to the Raiders with a groin injury. Collins sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 85. | *Dyami Brown WAS at IND Note: Brown (groin) has been limited the first two days in practice so far this week. ***Listed as questionable after three limited practices.*** |
| 86. | *Jahan Dotson WAS at IND Note: Dotson (hamstring) is again unlikely to play this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 87. | *Corey Davis NYJ vs. NE Note: Davis is day-to-day with an MCL sprain. Davis has missed the first two practices this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 88. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. LV Note: *Still* not practicing due to his foot injury. ***Still hasn't practiced, still ruled out this week.*** |
| 89. | *Jarvis Landry NO vs. LV Note: Landry (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 90. | *Jamal Agnew JAC vs. DEN Note: Agnew (knee) was limited in practice so far this week. ***Agnew is INACTIVE again this week.*** |
| 91. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN at CLE Note: Chase is out 4-to-6 weeks with the hip injury that got aggravated in the win over the Falcons. ***The timeframe for Chase hasn't changed, but the Bengals are unlikely to put Chase on IR.*** |
| 92. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at |
| 93. | Mecole Hardman KC at |
| 94. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at |
| 95. | *Kadarius Toney KC at Note: Traded to the Chiefs. |
| 96. | Keenan Allen LAC at |
| 97. | Joshua Palmer LAC at |
| 98. | DeAndre Carter LAC at |
| 99. | Mike Williams LAC at |
Tight Ends
| 1. | George Kittle SF at LAR |
| 2. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. PIT |
| 3. | *Mark Andrews BAL at TB Note: Andrews (knee) was shut out last week and didn't practice Monday or Tuesday. I'll move him back up with a full practice on Wednesday, but the Thursday game presents the possibility that he won't play. Andrews is ACTIVE despite not participating in practice all week. |
| 4. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT at PHI Note: Freiermuth had nine targets in the loss to the Dolphins. Freiermuth (ankle) had a full practice Thursday. |
| 5. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. SF |
| 6. | Zach Ertz ARZ at MIN |
| 7. | *T.J. Hockenson DET vs. MIA Note: With all of Detroit's offensive injuries, Hockenson is commanding the attention of opposing defenses, limiting his production. Hockenson (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and then upgraded to limited on Thursday. ***Hockenson has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 8. | Irv Smith MIN vs. ARI |
| 9. | Robert Tonyan GB at BUF |
| 10. | Taysom Hill NO vs. LV |
| 11. | *Greg Dulcich DEN at JAX Note: Dulcich had a whopping nine targets in the loss against the Jets. |
| 12. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. CAR |
| 13. | *Darren Waller LV at NO Note: Waller has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Waller remained limited all week and is going to be a game-time decision.*** |
| 14. | *Hayden Hurst CIN at CLE Note: Hurst (groin, ankle) was once again limited in the Bengals' first practice of the week Thursday. ***Hurst was cleared from the injury list on Monday.*** |
| 15. | *Dalton Schultz DAL vs. CHI Note: Schultz (knee) was limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Schultz is listed as questionable with a knee injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests that he'll play.*** |
| 16. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. GB |
| 17. | *Cade Otton TB vs. BAL Note: Cameron Brate is out once again. |
| 18. | *Isaiah Likely BAL at TB Note: Likely will descend back into the 30's if Mark Andrews is cleared from the injury report. Andrews is active despite not practicing and being listed as questionable. This ranking is a reflection of that discordance. |
| 19. | *Juwan Johnson NO vs. LV Note: Johnson was limited at practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 20. | Evan Engram JAC vs. DEN |
| 21. | *Harrison Bryant CLE vs. CIN Note: Bryant will start at tight end for the Browns with David Njoku out. |
| 22. | Hunter Henry NE at NYJ |
| 23. | Mike Gesicki MIA at DET |
| 24. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. NE |
| 25. | *Logan Thomas WAS at IND Note: Thomas (calf) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Three consecutive limited practices but might play this week.*** |
| 26. | Foster Moreau LV at NO |
| 27. | Cole Kmet CHI at DAL |
| 28. | Kylen Granson IND vs. WAS |
| 29. | Noah Fant SEA vs. NYG |
| 30. | *Austin Hooper TEN at HOU Note: Hooper showed signs of fantasy life by catching three balls for 56 yards last week. |
| 31. | Jonnu Smith NE at NYJ |
| 32. | Tommy Tremble CAR at ATL |
| 33. | Will Dissly SEA vs. NYG |
| 34. | Jelani Woods IND vs. WAS |
| 35. | *Cameron Brate TB vs. BAL Note: Brate (neck) did not practice Tuesday after sitting out Week 7. |
| 36. | *Adam Trautman NO vs. LV Note: Trautman (ankle) did not practice Thursday. ***Trautman is listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | *David Njoku CLE vs. CIN Note: Nook is out two-to-five weeks with a left high-ankle sprain. Njoku (ankle) missed practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 38. | *Daniel Bellinger NYG at SEA Note: Bellinger is out indefinitely after suffering an eye socket injury. |
| 39. | Travis Kelce KC at |
| 40. | Gerald Everett LAC at |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Saquon Barkley NYG at SEA |
| 2. | Nick Chubb CLE vs. CIN |
| 3. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. SF |
| 4. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. ARI |
| 5. | Tyreek Hill MIA at DET |
| 6. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. GB |
| 7. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN at CLE Note: Chase is out 4-to-6 weeks with the hip injury that got aggravated in the win over the Falcons. ***The timeframe for Chase hasn't changed, but the Bengals are unlikely to put Chase on IR.*** |
| 8. | Derrick Henry TEN at HOU |
| 9. | *Christian McCaffrey SF at LAR Note: McCaffrey's workload presumably will increase this week against the Rams. |
| 10. | *Josh Jacobs LV at NO Note: Jacobs was limited at Wednesday's practice with an illness. ***Jacobs (illness, foot issue) fully practiced Friday and is off the injury list.*** |
| 11. | *Davante Adams LV at NO Note: Sat out practice the last two days with a bad case of the flu. ***Adams is listed as questionable and had a limited practice Friday. He's expected to play.*** |
| 12. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. PIT |
| 13. | *Mike Evans TB vs. BAL Note: It's been a weird week for Evans, between his hideous drop against Carolina, an ankle injury, and autograph/not-really-an-autograph-gate. He was limited Tuesday. |
| 14. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. ARI |
| 15. | Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYG |
| 16. | Michael Pittman IND vs. WAS |
| 17. | DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at MIN |
| 18. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. LV |
| 19. | Dameon Pierce HOU vs. TEN |
| 20. | Aaron Jones GB at BUF |
| 21. | *Leonard Fournette TB vs. BAL Note: Fournette couldn't get in gear in the loss to the Panthers. |
| 22. | Joe Mixon CIN at CLE |
| 23. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ |
| 24. | Gabe Davis BUF vs. GB |
| 25. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. CHI Note: Elliott had a contusion on his right knee but only missed a few plays. It's not a contusion - it's an MCL sprain. Elliott wants to play, but he hasn't yet practiced this week. The Cowboys are on bye next week. ***Elliott has been listed as doubtful after not practicing at all this week.*** |
| 26. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at DET Note: Waddle (shoulder) has had his reps capped the first two days of practice this week. ***Waddle does not have an injury designation.*** |
| 27. | Chris Godwin TB vs. BAL |
| 28. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. CHI |
| 29. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. DEN Note: Etienne played 57 of 71 snaps last week, even before James Robinson was traded. JaMycal Hasty and Snoop Conner are now the backups behind him. |
| 30. | *Deebo Samuel SF at LAR Note: Samuel is day-to-day due a hamstring injury and looked affected late in the loss to the Chiefs. Deebo has missed the first two practices this week - I've downgraded him as if he's still going to play, but likely will be limited against the Rams. ***Officially ruled out for the week.*** |
| 31. | *Tee Higgins CIN at CLE Note: Higgins gets a modest bump up - he'll get more volume with Chase out, but he'll also command more defensive attention, plus he'll miss having Chase take the top off the defense. |
| 32. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. MIA Note: St. Brown is still in the concussion protocol, though it looks as if he didn't actually suffer a concussion on the play that took him out of the game in the first quarter on Sunday. St. Brown has had two limited practices so far this week. ***St. Brown as of Friday was still in the concussion protocol and thus listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.*** |
| 33. | *Gus Edwards BAL at TB Note: Edwards (knee) took over as the lead back last week in his first game back. He's been limited in practice so far this week. Edwards was limited in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game. He might see a smaller workload with the short turnaround, so I've moved him down accordingly a few spots. ***Edwards aggravated his hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's win.*** |
| 34. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at DET Note: Mostert (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Mostert was limited again Friday, yet he was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 35. | Chris Olave NO vs. LV |
| 36. | Terry McLaurin WAS at IND |
| 37. | *Jamaal Williams DET vs. MIA Note: Williams fumbled at the goal line with a chance to put the Lions ahead early in the fourth quarter. Teammate D'Andre Swift returned to a full practice Wednesday. |
| 38. | George Kittle SF at LAR |
| 39. | Miles Sanders PHI vs. PIT |
| 40. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ at MIN Note: Teammate James Conner (ribs) returned to a limited practice Wednesday, so it's possible that Benjamin could revert back to a backup role as early as this week. ***Conner has been ruled out after all, so Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram will be the Cardinals' running backs again this week.*** |
| 41. | Jerry Jeudy DEN at JAX |
| 42. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG Note: Lockett (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Lockett had a full practice Thursday, but then was limited Friday. He's questionable with both hamstring and rib injuries, though ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests that both Lockett and DK Metcalf will play. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport suggests it's closer to a game-time decision.*** |
| 43. | Jakobi Meyers NE at NYJ |
| 44. | *DJ Moore CAR at ATL Note: The Falcons will probably be without A.J. Terrell (hamstring) along with Casey Hayward this week, so it's lining up well for Moore. |
| 45. | Amari Cooper CLE vs. CIN |
| 46. | Diontae Johnson PIT at PHI |
| 47. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. PIT |
| 48. | Brian Robinson WAS at IND |
| 49. | *Darrell Henderson LA vs. SF Note: Once again it appears unlikely that Cam Akers will be active this week, and Kyren Williams won't be ready to start practicing this week. So be prepared for Malcolm Brown to be the top backup and goal-line vulture. Henderson sat out practice Wednesday with an illness. He returned to practice Thursday. ***Henderson has been fully cleared from the injury report and once again will start, with Cam Akers not playing.*** |
| 50. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. GB |
| 51. | Najee Harris PIT at PHI |
| 52. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. PIT |
| 53. | *David Montgomery CHI at DAL Note: Montgomery and Khalil Herbert had a near-even split on Monday night, with Montgomery's production coming late. |
| 54. | *D'Onta Foreman CAR at ATL Note: Hubbard got the touchdown one play after Foreman's 60-yard run, but Foreman still managed 118 rushing yards and two catches for 27 yards. Chuba Hubbard has missed the first two practices this week, giving Foreman potential for more carries. Raheem Blackshear is third on the depth chart. ***Hubbard has been ruled out.*** |
| 55. | *Christian Kirk JAC vs. DEN Note: Will Kirk draw Patrick Surtain this week? |
| 56. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. ARI |
| 57. | *Tyler Boyd CIN at CLE Note: Boyd moves more than Higgins, but he also started farther down the list. |
| 58. | Chase Claypool PIT at PHI |
| 59. | Courtland Sutton DEN at JAX |
| 60. | Darnell Mooney CHI at DAL |
| 61. | George Pickens PIT at PHI |
| 62. | *Tony Pollard DAL vs. CHI Note: Pollard did most of the work between the 20's, only to see Elliott get the touchdowns. This is not a recording. ***Big bump up for Pollard with Zeke doubtful. His backups will be Malik Davis and Qadree Ollison.*** |
| 63. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. CAR Note: Allgeier took on a bigger role last week, logging 16 of the team's 23 running back carries, scoring his first touchdown in the process. |
| 64. | *Michael Carter NYJ vs. NE Note: Carter will *probably* be the lead back this week, as James Robinson gets acclimated to the Jets' offense, with Ty Johnson also factoring in. |
| 65. | *Kareem Hunt CLE vs. CIN Note: There are rumors that the Browns are willing to trade Hunt before next Tuesday's deadline. |
| 66. | Khalil Herbert CHI at DAL |
| 67. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT at PHI Note: Freiermuth had nine targets in the loss to the Dolphins. Freiermuth (ankle) had a full practice Thursday. |
| 68. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. SF |
| 69. | *James Robinson NYJ vs. NE Note: Robinson was traded to the Jets on Monday in the wake of Breece Hall's injury. Earlier in the day the Jaguars mentioned that he has been dealing with knee soreness, despite not being on the injury report. Robinson (knee) is not listed on the Jets' initial injury list. ***Robinson practiced all week with his new team, but coach Robert Saleh wouldn't commit to Robinson being active this week.*** |
| 70. | Melvin Gordon DEN at JAX |
| 71. | Zay Jones JAC vs. DEN |
| 72. | *Drake London ATL vs. CAR Note: Unless the knee injury that limited him in practice earlier in the week was more serious than divulged, it's inexcusable that London was targeted just once in the loss to the Bengals. |
| 73. | *Brandon Aiyuk SF at LAR Note: ***Aiyuk should get more targets this week with Deebo Samuel out.*** |
| 74. | Allen Robinson LA vs. SF |
| 75. | Curtis Samuel WAS at IND |
| 76. | *Brandin Cooks HOU vs. TEN Note: Possible trade threat? It's happened before. ***Cooks popped up on the injury report on Friday with a wrist injury, even though he fully practiced on Friday.*** |
| 77. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at ATL Note: Hubbard suffered a minor ankle injury in the fourth quarter last week, but could have come back if needed. Hubbard has sat out the first practices this week, suggesting that maybe that ankle injury is worse than the Panthers initially thought. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 78. | Zach Ertz ARZ at MIN |
| 79. | *T.J. Hockenson DET vs. MIA Note: With all of Detroit's offensive injuries, Hockenson is commanding the attention of opposing defenses, limiting his production. Hockenson (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and then upgraded to limited on Thursday. ***Hockenson has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 80. | Robert Woods TEN at HOU |
| 81. | *Marquise Goodwin SEA vs. NYG Note: Scored twice on Sunday and could be in for a decent role in the ensuing weeks due to DK Metcalf's injury. |
| 82. | Isaiah McKenzie BUF vs. GB |
| 83. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. CIN |
| 84. | Jeff Wilson SF at LAR |
| 85. | *AJ Dillon GB at BUF Note: Dillon has slipped into the 'too good to cut but can't start' category. |
| 86. | Robert Tonyan GB at BUF |
| 87. | Terrace Marshall CAR at ATL |
Kickers
| 1. | Daniel Carlson LV at NO |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at TB |
| 3. | Evan McPherson CIN at CLE |
| 4. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. GB |
| 5. | Graham Gano NYG at SEA |
| 6. | Ryan Succop TB vs. BAL |
| 7. | Brett Maher DAL vs. CHI |
| 8. | Nick Folk NE at NYJ |
| 9. | Matt Gay LA vs. SF |
| 10. | Jason Sanders MIA at DET |
| 11. | *Cairo Santos CHI at DAL Note: Santos has made at least three field goals in three of his last four games. |
| 12. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. ARI |
| 13. | Robbie Gould SF at LAR |
| 14. | Cade York CLE vs. CIN |
| 15. | Brandon McManus DEN at JAX |
| 16. | Randy Bullock TEN at HOU |
| 17. | Chase McLaughlin IND vs. WAS |
| 18. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. NE |
| 19. | Wil Lutz NO vs. LV |
| 20. | Jason Myers SEA vs. NYG |
| 21. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. PIT |
| 22. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. TEN |
| 23. | *Michael Badgley DET vs. MIA Note: ***Badgley has been fully added to the active roster.*** |
| 24. | Riley Patterson JAC vs. DEN |
| 25. | Mason Crosby GB at BUF |
| 26. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. CAR |
| 27. | *Matt Prater ARZ at MIN Note: ***Prater (hip) is listed as questionable. The Cardinals pulled Rodrigo Blankenship up to the active roster just in case.*** |
| 28. | Nick Sciba PIT at PHI |
| 29. | Joey Slye WAS at IND |
| 30. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at ATL |
| 31. | *Rodrigo Blankenship ARZ at MIN Note: ***Blankenship has been promoted to the active roster in case Matt Prater (hip) can't go.*** |
| 32. | *Chris Boswell PIT at PHI Note: ***Boswell is out with a groin injury. Nick Sciba will kick in his spot this week.*** |
| 33. | Harrison Butker KC at |
| 34. | Dustin Hopkins LAC at |
Defenses
| 1. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. PIT |
| 2. | Buffalo Bills vs. GB |
| 3. | Dallas Cowboys vs. CHI |
| 4. | *Denver Broncos at JAX Note: I've said it before but it bears repeating - no under seems too low right now for a Denver game. Their defense is elite, and so is any defense playing against their offense. |
| 5. | *Washington Commanders at IND Note: Sam Ehrlinger vs. Taylor Heinicke = an over/under of 40 and possibly lots of sacks. |
| 6. | *New England Patriots at NYJ Note: Kyle Dugger left with an ankle injury Monday night, and the Pats' defense suffered as a result. |
| 7. | *Cincinnati Bengals at CLE Note: Trey Hendrickson left late in the win over Atlanta with a neck stinger. The Bengals might get Logan Wilson back, but they'll still be without D.J. Reader. |
| 8. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. BAL |
| 9. | Indianapolis Colts vs. WAS |
| 10. | Miami Dolphins at DET |
| 11. | Tennessee Titans at HOU |
| 12. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 13. | Los Angeles Rams vs. SF |
| 14. | Chicago Bears at DAL |
| 15. | Minnesota Vikings vs. ARI |
| 16. | Carolina Panthers at ATL |
| 17. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. DEN Note: It's hard to trust the Jaguars defense after they've come up short in other good matchups recently, but this is another good matchup. |
| 18. | New York Giants at SEA |
| 19. | Arizona Cardinals at MIN |
| 20. | San Francisco 49ers at LAR |
| 21. | Baltimore Ravens at TB |
| 22. | Seattle Seahawks vs. NYG |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints vs. LV |
| 24. | Green Bay Packers at BUF |
| 25. | Las Vegas Raiders at NO |
| 26. | Pittsburgh Steelers at PHI |
| 27. | Houston Texans vs. TEN |
| 28. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. CAR Note: A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward were the best players on the Falcons' defense, and now both are out. |
| 29. | Cleveland Browns vs. CIN |
| 30. | Detroit Lions vs. MIA |
