Sunday Update complete
Championship Week! Let's bring it home!
Thursday Games: DAL@WAS; DET@MIN; DEN@KC.
Saturday Games: HOU@LAC; BAL@GB
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 fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. 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
Sunday Update complete
Championship Week! Let's bring it home!
Thursday Games: DAL@WAS; DET@MIN; DEN@KC.
Saturday Games: HOU@LAC; BAL@GB
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 fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. 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.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. ARI |
| 2. | Drake Maye NE at NYJ |
| 3. | Matthew Stafford LA at ATL |
| 4. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. PHI Note: Allen injured his foot just before halftime of the Week 16 win over the Browns but finished the game. He sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice but is expected to play this week against the Eagles. Allen was listed as limited at Wednesday's practice. He plans to play Sunday against the Eagles. ***Fully practiced Friday, cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 5. | Jalen Hurts PHI at BUF |
| 6. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at IND Note: Lawrence had three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in a command performance against the Broncos. He had his ankle taped late in the game. |
| 7. | Brock Purdy SF vs. CHI |
| 8. | *Jacoby Brissett ARZ at CIN Note: Brissett picked a bad time for his worst game, and that effort was compounded by the Falcons holding the ball for long periods in the second half. |
| 9. | *Dak Prescott DAL at WAS Note: One risk factor - Joe Milton came into the game for the final two drives last week after the game was out of hand. |
| 10. | *Bo Nix DEN at KC Note: Nix is going to be without starting center Luke Wattenberg on Thursday night. |
| 11. | *Caleb Williams CHI at SF Note: ***Williams's receivers DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus have been added to the injury list with illnesses.*** |
| 12. | *Jared Goff DET at MIN Note: The Lions' struggles to run have led to massive volume for Goff, who threw for 364 yards on 54 throws in the loss to the Steelers. |
| 13. | *Justin Herbert LAC vs. HOU Note: Herbert will be down another LT, as Jamaree Salyer (hamstring), who is technically a guard but was the latest to fill in at LT, is out. |
| 14. | Kirk Cousins ATL vs. LAR |
| 15. | Sam Darnold SEA at CAR |
| 16. | Baker Mayfield TB at MIA |
| 17. | *Tyler Shough NO at TEN Note: Shough had his first 300-yard day against the Jets. |
| 18. | C.J. Stroud HOU at LAC |
| 19. | Geno Smith LV vs. NYG |
| 20. | *Philip Rivers IND vs. JAX Note: Rivers will start this week even if the Colts are eliminated from playoff contention by the Texans on Saturday. |
| 21. | *Malik Willis GB vs. BAL Note: Willis injured his throwing shoulder on the last play of regulation during Saturday night's loss to the Bears, but stayed in the game in overtime. He was limited at Tuesday's walk-through practice, while Jordan Love was in the concussion protocol. Willis sat out Wednesday's practice with an illness. ***Willis will start with Jordan Love ruled out. Clayton Tune will be the backup.*** |
| 22. | Aaron Rodgers PIT at CLE |
| 23. | Bryce Young CAR vs. SEA |
| 24. | *Tyler Huntley BAL at GB Note: Huntley took over for the second of the Ravens' loss to the Patriots after Lamar Jackson suffered a back contusion. Jackson did not practice on Tuesday. Jackson sat out practice Wednesday as well. ***Huntley will likely start, as Lamar Jackson sat out practice all week and is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 25. | *Jaxson Dart NYG at LV Note: I was caught off-guard by the Giants' uber-conservative game plan against the Vikings with regards to Dart. ***I downgraded Dart again on Sunday - no Theo Johnson, plus a vibe that they may go run-heavy again this week.*** |
| 26. | *Josh Johnson WAS vs. DAL Note: Johnson is likely to start in placed of the injured Marcus Mariota (hand/quadriceps), after Mariota did not practice Tuesday. Johnson will get the start on Thursday, with Mariota ruled out. |
| 27. | *Quinn Ewers MIA vs. TB Note: Ewers went 20-for-30 for 260 yards and two interceptions in the loss to the Bengals. He has a similarly friendly matchup against the Bucs at home this week. |
| 28. | Cam Ward TEN vs. NO |
| 29. | *Shedeur Sanders CLE vs. PIT Note: Sanders briefly left with a right pinkie injury, but returned for the second half. |
| 30. | *Chris Oladokun KC vs. DEN Note: Oladokun will get the start on Thursday with Gardner Minshew on IR. Shane Buchele was claimed off the Bills' practice squad and will be his backup. |
| 31. | *Brady Cook NYJ vs. NE Note: Cook will get the start again this week against the Pats, with Tyrod Taylor as the backup. Justin Fields is out for the final two games. |
| 32. | *Max Brosmer MIN vs. DET Note: Brosmer will get the start this week with J.J. McCarthy ruled out with a broken hand. Brosmer will be without starting center Ryan Kelly (concussion) and LT Christian Darrisaw (knee), and might be without RT Brian O'Neill (heel). |
| 33. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at GB Note: Jackson suffered a bruised back in the second quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Pats and did not return. He sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice. The Ravens play Sunday night in Green Bay. Jackson sat out practice again on Wednesday. ***Jackson didn't practice all week and is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 34. | *Jordan Love GB vs. BAL Note: Love is in the concussion protocol and was limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Love (shoulder/concussion) returned to a limited practice Wednesday. ***Love has been ruled out for Saturday night.*** |
| 35. | Tyrod Taylor NYJ vs. NE |
| 36. | *Marcus Mariota WAS vs. DAL Note: Mariota left last week's loss to the Eagles with hand and quadriceps injuries, and then did not practice Tuesday. Josh Johnson replaced him and is likely to start in his place this week. Mariota has officially been ruled out. |
| 37. | *J.J. McCarthy MIN vs. DET Note: McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand and has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions. |
| 38. | *Gardner Minshew KC vs. DEN Note: Minshew suffered a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture and has been placed on IR. The good news is that he avoided suffering a torn ACL. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. CHI |
| 2. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. LAR |
| 3. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. TB |
| 4. | James Cook BUF vs. PHI |
| 5. | Chase Brown CIN vs. ARI |
| 6. | *Jahmyr Gibbs DET at MIN Note: The Lions will get center Graham Glasgow (knee) back after he missed last week, which should help the interior run game. |
| 7. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. JAX |
| 8. | Saquon Barkley PHI at BUF |
| 9. | Travis Etienne JAC at IND |
| 10. | *Derrick Henry BAL at GB Note: Henry was running wild (18 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns) but didn't get a carry in the final 13 minutes due to a 'planned rotation,' with Keaton Mitchell taking over the last full series for the Ravens. |
| 11. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CLE |
| 12. | *Ashton Jeanty LV vs. NYG Note: Congrats to those of you who had Jeanty and still were alive in the playoffs and still played him last week for his improbable outburst against the Texans. This week he has a cushy matchup at home against the Giants - can he cash in again? |
| 13. | Bucky Irving TB at MIA |
| 14. | Omarion Hampton LAC vs. HOU |
| 15. | D'Andre Swift CHI at SF |
| 16. | *Javonte Williams DAL at WAS Note: Williams (neck) was limited at Tuesday's practice. Malik Davis is the backup. Williams was cleared from the injury list on Wednesday. |
| 17. | Kyren Williams LA at ATL |
| 18. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. BAL Note: Jacobs (knee/ankle) was limited on Tuesday. After losing a fumble in the second half against the Bears on Saturday, Jacobs was extremely limited in his playing time, ceding the carries to Emanuel Wilson. ***Jacobs has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | Tyrone Tracy NYG at LV |
| 20. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. DET Note: Jones (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice after taking a season-high 23 touches last week. Teammate Jordan Mason (ankle) hasn't yet practiced this week. Mason has been ruled out. Zavier Scott will be the backup behind Jones on Thursday. |
| 21. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE at NYJ Note: Henderson left Sunday night's game in the first half and is now in the concussion protocol. Henderson has cleared the concussion protocol and is no longer on the injury list. |
| 22. | Rico Dowdle CAR vs. SEA |
| 23. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ Note: Stevenson could be in line for a big workload in a great matchup against the Jets, with TreVeyon Henderson in the concussion protocol. Henderson has cleared the concussion protocol and is no longer on the injury report. |
| 24. | Kenneth Walker SEA at CAR |
| 25. | Michael Carter ARZ at CIN |
| 26. | RJ Harvey DEN at KC |
| 27. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. NO |
| 28. | Kenneth Gainwell PIT at CLE |
| 29. | Blake Corum LA at ATL |
| 30. | *Woody Marks HOU at LAC Note: Marks (ankle) was held out last week, as the Texans erred on the side of caution, but he fully practiced on Tuesday. The Texans play on Saturday. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 31. | Kyle Monangai CHI at SF |
| 32. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. NE |
| 33. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at CAR |
| 34. | Emanuel Wilson GB vs. BAL |
| 35. | Audric Estime NO at TEN |
| 36. | Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. DAL |
| 37. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. SEA |
| 38. | *David Montgomery DET at MIN Note: Montgomery was held out of practice Tuesday with an illness. Montgomery was limited at Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable. |
| 39. | *Dylan Sampson CLE vs. PIT Note: The Browns are optimistic that Sampson (hand/calf) could return this week. He would likely be the lead back with Quinshon Judkins out. ***Sampson had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 40. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN |
| 41. | Devin Singletary NYG at LV |
| 42. | Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. DAL |
| 43. | Tyjae Spears TEN vs. NO |
| 44. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. LAR |
| 45. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. DEN |
| 46. | Rachaad White TB at MIA |
| 47. | Trayveon Williams CLE vs. PIT |
| 48. | *Jawhar Jordan HOU at LAC Note: Jordan had more carries and snaps than Nick Chubb with Woody Marks (ankle) out last week, but Marks is expected back on Saturday. Woody Marks has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 49. | Samaje Perine CIN vs. ARI |
| 50. | Malik Davis DAL at WAS |
| 51. | Jaylen Wright MIA vs. TB |
| 52. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. PHI |
| 53. | Nick Chubb HOU at LAC |
| 54. | *Keaton Mitchell BAL at GB Note: Mitchell (calf) was limited during Tuesday's walk-through practice. Mitchell fully practiced Wednesday and is off the injury list. |
| 55. | Brian Robinson SF vs. CHI |
| 56. | Ollie Gordon MIA vs. TB |
| 57. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at KC |
| 58. | Sean Tucker TB at MIA |
| 59. | Emari Demercado ARZ at CIN |
| 60. | Raheim Sanders CLE vs. PIT |
| 61. | Evan Hull NO at TEN |
| 62. | LeQuint Allen JAC at IND |
| 63. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. DAL Note: Rodriguez will be without top run-blocker RG Sam Cosmi (concussion), who will miss the last two games of the season. |
| 64. | *Jordan Mason MIN vs. DET Note: Mason left last week's game early with an ankle injury and hasn't yet practiced this week. Mason has been ruled out. |
| 65. | *Alvin Kamara NO at TEN Note: Kamara (knee) has been ruled out again. |
| 66. | *Kimani Vidal LAC vs. HOU Note: Vidal left with a neck injury last week and sat out Tuesday's practice. Sat out again Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. He is listed as questionable. |
| 67. | *Bhayshul Tuten JAC at IND Note: Tuten (finger) was initially listed as questionable, but now he's been downgraded to out. |
| 68. | *Quinshon Judkins CLE vs. PIT Note: Judkins suffered a dislocated right ankle and fractured fibula against the Bills and has already had surgery. He will be replaced by Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Puka Nacua LA at ATL |
| 2. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. ARI |
| 3. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at CAR |
| 4. | *A.J. Brown PHI at BUF Note: ***Brown had his wisdom teeth removed but will play on Sunday.*** |
| 5. | Nico Collins HOU at LAC |
| 6. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. CHI |
| 7. | Jakobi Meyers JAC at IND |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB at MIA |
| 9. | *Chris Olave NO at TEN Note: ***Olave (back) was limited on Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's active for Sunday's game against the Titans.*** |
| 10. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at MIN Note: St. Brown was limited during Tuesday's walk-through practice due to 'a little irritation' in his knee. St. Brown had a limited practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable. |
| 11. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at WAS |
| 12. | George Pickens DAL at WAS |
| 13. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. ARI |
| 14. | Courtland Sutton DEN at KC |
| 15. | Zay Flowers BAL at GB |
| 16. | Jameson Williams DET at MIN |
| 17. | Michael Wilson ARZ at CIN |
| 18. | *DJ Moore CHI at SF Note: ***Moore was added to the injury list with an illness on Sunday morning.*** |
| 19. | DeVonta Smith PHI at BUF |
| 20. | *Drake London ATL vs. LAR Note: ***London (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game. Coach Raheem Morris said that he 'feels great' about London's ability to play.*** |
| 21. | Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. TB |
| 22. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. SEA Note: ***McMillan was added to the injury list with an illness but is expected to play.*** |
| 23. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. PHI |
| 24. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. DAL |
| 25. | *Chris Godwin TB at MIA Note: ***Godwin fully practiced Friday after getting rested earlier in the week.*** |
| 26. | *Stefon Diggs NE at NYJ Note: Diggs has now gone over 100 yards in three of his four night games. |
| 27. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ at CIN Note: ***Harrison (heel) was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable. He's expected to be on a snap count.*** |
| 28. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. DET |
| 29. | Ladd McConkey LAC vs. HOU |
| 30. | Adonai Mitchell NYJ vs. NE |
| 31. | Jayden Higgins HOU at LAC |
| 32. | Troy Franklin DEN at KC |
| 33. | Deebo Samuel WAS vs. DAL |
| 34. | *Quentin Johnston LAC vs. HOU Note: Not only was Johnston (groin) available to play, he was quite productive against the Cowboys. He draws a much tougher matchup this week against the Texans. |
| 35. | Parker Washington JAC at IND |
| 36. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. HOU |
| 37. | Alec Pierce IND vs. JAX |
| 38. | *Christian Watson GB vs. BAL Note: ***Watson (illness) was added to the injury list Thursday and is listed as questionable. He'll have Malik Willis instead of Jordan Love at QB this week.*** |
| 39. | *Luther Burden CHI at SF Note: Burden (ankle) was unable to practice Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's win over the Packers. ***Burden fully practiced Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 40. | *Tre Tucker LV vs. NYG Note: ***Bumped up with Brock Bowers out.*** |
| 41. | Jayden Reed GB vs. BAL |
| 42. | Jalen Coker CAR vs. SEA |
| 43. | *Josh Downs IND vs. JAX Note: Downs is a preferred target for Philip Rivers, garnering nine targets on Monday night. |
| 44. | Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX |
| 45. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at LV |
| 46. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. DEN Note: Teammates Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were both placed on IR for the final two games of the season. |
| 47. | Brian Thomas JAC at IND |
| 48. | *Kyle Williams NE at NYJ Note: ***Bumped up with both Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins ruled out.*** |
| 49. | *Ricky Pearsall SF vs. CHI Note: ***Pearsall (ankle/knee) is expected to play after sitting out last week on Monday night.*** |
| 50. | Emeka Egbuka TB at MIA |
| 51. | Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. PIT |
| 52. | John Metchie NYJ vs. NE |
| 53. | Rashid Shaheed SEA at CAR |
| 54. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. DET |
| 55. | *Adam Thielen PIT at CLE Note: Thielen might be the Steelers No. 1 WR with DK Metcalf suspended. |
| 56. | Cooper Kupp SEA at CAR |
| 57. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. LAR |
| 58. | *Romeo Doubs GB vs. BAL Note: Doubs (wrist) wasn't on Tuesday's injury list. |
| 59. | Chimere Dike TEN vs. NO |
| 60. | Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. BAL |
| 61. | *Olamide Zaccheaus CHI at SF Note: ***Zaccheaus caught an illness (at least he caught something) and was added to the injury list Sunday.*** |
| 62. | Darius Slayton NYG at LV |
| 63. | Jalen Nailor MIN vs. DET |
| 64. | Elic Ayomanor TEN vs. NO |
| 65. | Isaac TeSlaa DET at MIN |
| 66. | *Matthew Golden GB vs. BAL Note: Golden logged just 22 offensive snaps, as Christian Watson (shoulder/chest) was able to play Saturday night. |
| 67. | Marvin Mims DEN at KC |
| 68. | Malik Washington MIA vs. TB |
| 69. | Jalen McMillan TB at MIA |
| 70. | Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. ARI |
| 71. | Xavier Legette CAR vs. SEA |
| 72. | Konata Mumpfield LA at ATL |
| 73. | Rashod Bateman BAL at GB |
| 74. | Mason Tipton NO at TEN |
| 75. | Tutu Atwell LA at ATL |
| 76. | *Ryan Flournoy DAL at WAS Note: Flournoy (knee) sat out Tuesday's practice after being limited on Monday. Flournoy sat out practice again Wednesday and is listed as questionable. |
| 77. | Christian Kirk HOU at LAC |
| 78. | *DeMario Douglas NE at NYJ Note: Douglas injured his hamstring in the win over the Ravens. |
| 79. | *Tyler Lockett LV vs. NYG Note: Lockett left Sunday's loss to the Texans with a wrist injury. |
| 80. | *Pat Bryant DEN at KC Note: Bryant suffered a concussion in the last minute of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and was unable to practice on Tuesday. Bryant will not play Thursday night. |
| 81. | *Rashee Rice KC vs. DEN Note: Rice (concussion) did not practice Tuesday and looks doubtful for Thursday's game against the Broncos. Rice was placed on IR, as was teammate Tyquan Thornton. |
| 82. | *Rome Odunze CHI at SF Note: Odunze (foot) did not practice Tuesday. He's 'in a good spot' to return this season, but Sunday night's game might prove to be too soon. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 83. | *Davante Adams LA at ATL Note: Adams (hamstring) is unlikely to return this week. ***Adams is listed as doubtful for Monday night.*** |
| 84. | *Kayshon Boutte NE at NYJ Note: Boutte suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter Sunday night against the Ravens. ***Boutte is out this week.*** |
| 85. | *DK Metcalf PIT at CLE Note: Metcalf was suspended for two games resulting from his altercation with a fan. |
| 86. | *Mack Hollins NE at NYJ Note: Hollins (abdomen) not only is out this week, but has been placed on IR and won't be able to return until deep into the playoffs. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Trey McBride ARZ at CIN |
| 2. | Dallas Goedert PHI at BUF |
| 3. | *Harold Fannin CLE vs. PIT Note: ***Fannin was added to the injury list with a groin issue, but he's active.*** |
| 4. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. LAR Note: Pitts still had nine targets despite Drake London's return. ***Pitts was limited in practice Friday and Saturday with a knee issue, but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | *Dalton Schultz HOU at LAC Note: Schultz (knee) was limited at Tuesday's practice. Schultz fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 6. | Brenton Strange JAC at IND |
| 7. | Juwan Johnson NO at TEN |
| 8. | Colby Parkinson LA at ATL |
| 9. | Colston Loveland CHI at SF |
| 10. | Hunter Henry NE at NYJ |
| 11. | *Darren Waller MIA vs. TB Note: ***Waller (groin) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | Chig Okonkwo TEN vs. NO |
| 13. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN |
| 14. | *Tyler Warren IND vs. JAX Note: Warren has just one touchdown in his last eight games, and has hit double-digit PPR points just twice in that span. |
| 15. | Mark Andrews BAL at GB |
| 16. | *Michael Mayer LV vs. NYG Note: Mayer could be in line for a good number of targets with the Raiders planning to shut down Brock Bowers. |
| 17. | Oronde Gadsden LAC vs. HOU |
| 18. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. PHI Note: ***Both Kincaid (knee) and Dawson Knox went DNP/DNP/LP in practice this week and both are listed as questionable.*** |
| 19. | Jake Ferguson DAL at WAS |
| 20. | AJ Barner SEA at CAR |
| 21. | Mike Gesicki CIN vs. ARI |
| 22. | *Jake Tonges SF vs. CHI Note: If you have George Kittle, pick up Tonges as a contingency plan if you don't already have another tight end. The Niners play on Sunday night, so you won't have much recourse if you decide to wait it out. |
| 23. | Josh Oliver MIN vs. DET |
| 24. | Darnell Washington PIT at CLE |
| 25. | Evan Engram DEN at KC |
| 26. | *Gunnar Helm TEN vs. NO Note: ***Helm (toe) was limited in practice Friday but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 27. | Cole Kmet CHI at SF |
| 28. | *Dawson Knox BUF vs. PHI Note: ***Knox went DNP/DNP/LP this week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 29. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at CLE |
| 30. | Isaiah Likely BAL at GB |
| 31. | Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. SEA |
| 32. | Taysom Hill NO at TEN |
| 33. | Jonnu Smith PIT at CLE |
| 34. | Luke Musgrave GB vs. BAL |
| 35. | Cade Otton TB at MIA |
| 36. | *George Kittle SF vs. CHI Note: Kittle missed the fourth quarter of Monday night's game with a low-to-mid ankle sprain. His status for Sunday night is in question. Kittle missed practice Wednesday, but he still has a chance to play Sunday night. ***Kittle didn't practice all week, and is 'highly unlikely to play' despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | *Mason Taylor NYJ vs. NE Note: ***Taylor (neck) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 38. | *David Njoku CLE vs. PIT Note: ***Njoku has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 39. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. DET Note: Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice Monday or Tuesday. Hockenson has been ruled out for Thursday's game. |
| 40. | *Theo Johnson NYG at LV Note: ***Johnson (illness) didn't travel with the team for Sunday's game against the Raiders.*** |
| 41. | *Brock Bowers LV vs. NYG Note: The Raiders plan to shut down Bowers (knee) for the final two games, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. CHI |
| 2. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. LAR |
| 3. | Puka Nacua LA at ATL |
| 4. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. TB |
| 5. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. ARI |
| 6. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at CAR |
| 7. | James Cook BUF vs. PHI |
| 8. | Chase Brown CIN vs. ARI |
| 9. | *Jahmyr Gibbs DET at MIN Note: The Lions will get center Graham Glasgow (knee) back after he missed last week, which should help the interior run game. |
| 10. | Trey McBride ARZ at CIN |
| 11. | *A.J. Brown PHI at BUF Note: ***Brown had his wisdom teeth removed but will play on Sunday.*** |
| 12. | Nico Collins HOU at LAC |
| 13. | *Chris Olave NO at TEN Note: ***Olave (back) was limited on Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's active for Sunday's game against the Titans.*** |
| 14. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at MIN Note: St. Brown was limited during Tuesday's walk-through practice due to 'a little irritation' in his knee. St. Brown had a limited practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable. |
| 15. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at WAS |
| 16. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. CHI |
| 17. | Jakobi Meyers JAC at IND |
| 18. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. JAX |
| 19. | Saquon Barkley PHI at BUF |
| 20. | Travis Etienne JAC at IND |
| 21. | *Derrick Henry BAL at GB Note: Henry was running wild (18 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns) but didn't get a carry in the final 13 minutes due to a 'planned rotation,' with Keaton Mitchell taking over the last full series for the Ravens. |
| 22. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CLE |
| 23. | Bucky Irving TB at MIA |
| 24. | Mike Evans TB at MIA |
| 25. | George Pickens DAL at WAS |
| 26. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYJ Note: Stevenson could be in line for a big workload in a great matchup against the Jets, with TreVeyon Henderson in the concussion protocol. Henderson has cleared the concussion protocol and is no longer on the injury report. |
| 27. | D'Andre Swift CHI at SF |
| 28. | *DJ Moore CHI at SF Note: ***Moore was added to the injury list with an illness on Sunday morning.*** |
| 29. | Courtland Sutton DEN at KC |
| 30. | Zay Flowers BAL at GB |
| 31. | Jameson Williams DET at MIN |
| 32. | *Harold Fannin CLE vs. PIT Note: ***Fannin was added to the injury list with a groin issue, but he's active.*** |
| 33. | *Javonte Williams DAL at WAS Note: Williams (neck) was limited at Tuesday's practice. Malik Davis is the backup. Williams was cleared from the injury list on Wednesday. |
| 34. | Kyren Williams LA at ATL |
| 35. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. BAL Note: Jacobs (knee/ankle) was limited on Tuesday. After losing a fumble in the second half against the Bears on Saturday, Jacobs was extremely limited in his playing time, ceding the carries to Emanuel Wilson. ***Jacobs has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 36. | Tyrone Tracy NYG at LV |
| 37. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. DET Note: Jones (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice after taking a season-high 23 touches last week. Teammate Jordan Mason (ankle) hasn't yet practiced this week. Mason has been ruled out. Zavier Scott will be the backup behind Jones on Thursday. |
| 38. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. ARI |
| 39. | Michael Wilson ARZ at CIN |
| 40. | DeVonta Smith PHI at BUF |
| 41. | *Drake London ATL vs. LAR Note: ***London (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game. Coach Raheem Morris said that he 'feels great' about London's ability to play.*** |
| 42. | Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. TB |
| 43. | Rico Dowdle CAR vs. SEA |
| 44. | *Ashton Jeanty LV vs. NYG Note: Congrats to those of you who had Jeanty and still were alive in the playoffs and still played him last week for his improbable outburst against the Texans. This week he has a cushy matchup at home against the Giants - can he cash in again? |
| 45. | Kenneth Walker SEA at CAR |
| 46. | Omarion Hampton LAC vs. HOU |
| 47. | Michael Carter ARZ at CIN |
| 48. | RJ Harvey DEN at KC |
| 49. | Tony Pollard TEN vs. NO |
| 50. | Blake Corum LA at ATL |
| 51. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. SEA Note: ***McMillan was added to the injury list with an illness but is expected to play.*** |
| 52. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ at CIN Note: ***Harrison (heel) was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable. He's expected to be on a snap count.*** |
| 53. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. PHI |
| 54. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. DAL |
| 55. | *Chris Godwin TB at MIA Note: ***Godwin fully practiced Friday after getting rested earlier in the week.*** |
| 56. | *Stefon Diggs NE at NYJ Note: Diggs has now gone over 100 yards in three of his four night games. |
| 57. | Dallas Goedert PHI at BUF |
| 58. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. LAR Note: Pitts still had nine targets despite Drake London's return. ***Pitts was limited in practice Friday and Saturday with a knee issue, but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 59. | Kenneth Gainwell PIT at CLE |
| 60. | Kyle Monangai CHI at SF |
| 61. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. DAL Note: Rodriguez will be without top run-blocker RG Sam Cosmi (concussion), who will miss the last two games of the season. |
| 62. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. NE |
| 63. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. DET |
| 64. | Ladd McConkey LAC vs. HOU |
| 65. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at LV |
| 66. | Adonai Mitchell NYJ vs. NE |
| 67. | *Christian Watson GB vs. BAL Note: ***Watson (illness) was added to the injury list Thursday and is listed as questionable. He'll have Malik Willis instead of Jordan Love at QB this week.*** |
| 68. | Jayden Higgins HOU at LAC |
| 69. | Jayden Reed GB vs. BAL |
| 70. | Deebo Samuel WAS vs. DAL |
| 71. | *Quentin Johnston LAC vs. HOU Note: Not only was Johnston (groin) available to play, he was quite productive against the Cowboys. He draws a much tougher matchup this week against the Texans. |
| 72. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at CAR |
| 73. | *Woody Marks HOU at LAC Note: Marks (ankle) was held out last week, as the Texans erred on the side of caution, but he fully practiced on Tuesday. The Texans play on Saturday. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 74. | Audric Estime NO at TEN |
| 75. | Emanuel Wilson GB vs. BAL |
| 76. | *Dalton Schultz HOU at LAC Note: Schultz (knee) was limited at Tuesday's practice. Schultz fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 77. | Brenton Strange JAC at IND |
| 78. | Parker Washington JAC at IND |
| 79. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. HOU |
| 80. | Alec Pierce IND vs. JAX |
| 81. | Jalen Coker CAR vs. SEA |
| 82. | *Josh Downs IND vs. JAX Note: Downs is a preferred target for Philip Rivers, garnering nine targets on Monday night. |
| 83. | Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX |
| 84. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. DEN Note: Teammates Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were both placed on IR for the final two games of the season. |
| 85. | Brian Thomas JAC at IND |
| 86. | *Olamide Zaccheaus CHI at SF Note: ***Zaccheaus caught an illness (at least he caught something) and was added to the injury list Sunday.*** |
| 87. | Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. DAL |
| 88. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. SEA |
| 89. | *David Montgomery DET at MIN Note: Montgomery was held out of practice Tuesday with an illness. Montgomery was limited at Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable. |
| 90. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN |
Kickers
| 1. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. HOU |
| 2. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at WAS |
| 3. | Jason Myers SEA at CAR |
| 4. | Chris Boswell PIT at CLE |
| 5. | Eddy Pineiro SF vs. CHI |
| 6. | Andy Borregales NE at NYJ |
| 7. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at LAC |
| 8. | Cam Little JAC at IND |
| 9. | *Wil Lutz DEN at KC Note: Lutz had a rare 44-yard miss in the loss to the Jaguars. |
| 10. | Evan McPherson CIN vs. ARI |
| 11. | Chase McLaughlin TB at MIA |
| 12. | Charlie Smyth NO at TEN |
| 13. | Jake Bates DET at MIN |
| 14. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. NE |
| 15. | Riley Patterson MIA vs. TB |
| 16. | Joey Slye TEN vs. NO |
| 17. | Harrison Mevis LA at ATL |
| 18. | Will Reichard MIN vs. DET |
| 19. | Jake Elliott PHI at BUF |
| 20. | Ryan Fitzgerald CAR vs. SEA |
| 21. | Jake Moody WAS vs. DAL |
| 22. | Cairo Santos CHI at SF |
| 23. | *Michael Badgley BUF vs. PHI Note: Badgley was cut by the Colts earlier this season after a missed extra point contributed to a loss. Naturally he missed an extra point for the Bills last week. |
| 24. | Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN |
| 25. | Brandon McManus GB vs. BAL |
| 26. | Zane Gonzalez ATL vs. LAR |
| 27. | Blake Grupe IND vs. JAX |
| 28. | *Chad Ryland ARZ at CIN Note: Ryland missed two field goal attempts in the loss to the Falcons and might lose his job, with the Cardinals adding Joshua Karty off their practice squad. ***Ryland will start over Karty.*** |
| 29. | Tyler Loop BAL at GB |
| 30. | Andre Szmyt CLE vs. PIT |
| 31. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. NYG |
| 32. | Ben Sauls NYG at LV |
| 33. | *Joshua Karty ARZ at CIN Note: Karty was added to the Cardinals' active roster from their practice squad. Incumbent kicker Chad Ryland missed two more field goals in the loss to the Falcons. Ryland will start over Karty.*** |
| 34. | *Matt Prater BUF vs. PHI Note: Prater (quad) did not take part in Tuesday's walk-through practice. His status for Sunday is uncertain. |
Defenses
| 1. | *New England Patriots at NYJ Note: It's the Pats' turn to tee off on Brady Cook, who was under siege against the Saints all game last week. |
| 2. | *Denver Broncos at KC Note: The Broncos get to face Chris Oladokun in his first career NFL start. LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) will miss Thursday night's game. |
| 3. | *Los Angeles Chargers vs. HOU Note: The Chargers' defense was already dialed-in, and now they may get to face the Texans without both of their starting tackles, as both Trent Brown (knee) and Aireontae Ersery (broken hand) got hurt in the fourth quarter. Ersery already had surgery and doesn't have a timetable yet for his return, and both tackles sat out of Tuesday's practice. |
| 4. | Seattle Seahawks at CAR |
| 5. | Pittsburgh Steelers at CLE |
| 6. | *Jacksonville Jaguars at IND Note: The Jaguars' defense continues to make big plays, and that should continue against Philip Rivers and the Colts' banged-up offensive line. |
| 7. | New Orleans Saints at TEN |
| 8. | *Houston Texans at LAC Note: Both Derek Stingley (oblique) and Kamari Lassiter (foot) have been cleared from the injury list. |
| 9. | Minnesota Vikings vs. DET |
| 10. | Detroit Lions at MIN |
| 11. | Los Angeles Rams at ATL |
| 12. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MIA Note: This should be a good matchup, going against Quinn Ewers, but it's also hard to trust the Bucs' defense right now. |
| 13. | Philadelphia Eagles at BUF |
| 14. | Green Bay Packers vs. BAL |
| 15. | Tennessee Titans vs. NO |
| 16. | Baltimore Ravens at GB |
| 17. | Cleveland Browns vs. PIT |
| 18. | Buffalo Bills vs. PHI |
| 19. | San Francisco 49ers vs. CHI |
| 20. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. NYG |
| 21. | Miami Dolphins vs. TB |
| 22. | New York Giants at LV |
| 23. | Chicago Bears at SF |
| 24. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN Note: George Karlaftis (illness) is questionable for Thursday night. |
| 25. | Carolina Panthers vs. SEA |
| 26. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 27. | Indianapolis Colts vs. JAX |
| 28. | *Dallas Cowboys at WAS Note: Quinnen Williams (concussion) was limited in practice and is listed as questionable. Meanwhile, S Donovan Wilson (hip) has been cleared from the injury list. LB DeMarvion Overshown (concussion) has been ruled out. |
| 29. | Atlanta Falcons vs. LAR |
| 30. | *Washington Commanders vs. DAL Note: DT Daron Payne has been ruled out. |
| 31. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. ARI |
| 32. | Arizona Cardinals at CIN |
