Sunday Update complete
Saturday Games: CAR@TB, SEA@SF
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
Sunday Update complete
Saturday Games: CAR@TB, SEA@SF
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. | Drake Maye NE vs. MIA |
| 2. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. TEN |
| 3. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. ARI Note: Coach Sean McVay said on Monday night that he intends to play Stafford in the season finale. That could change if the Niners defeat the Seahawks on Saturday night, thus locking the Rams into the sixth seed. ***McVay reiterated Friday that he will play his starters - it's still just a question of how long, but that the Niners lost Saturday night gives the Rams some motivation to play more.*** |
| 4. | *Joe Burrow CIN vs. CLE Note: Burrow will play the season finale against the Browns. He historically has poor numbers against them. |
| 5. | Caleb Williams CHI vs. DET |
| 6. | Sam Darnold SEA at SF |
| 7. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at PIT Note: Jackson's status is still TBD, but the Ravens will have a better idea by Wednesday. Jackson fully practiced Thursday and vowed that he will 100 percent play on Sunday night. |
| 8. | *Dak Prescott DAL at NYG Note: Prescott and the other Cowboys starters are expected to play against the Giants in the season finale. |
| 9. | Bo Nix DEN vs. LAC |
| 10. | *Jaxson Dart NYG vs. DAL Note: The Giants allowed Dart to play his game against the Raiders, and he responded with two rushing touchdowns on nine carries for 48 yards. |
| 11. | Jacoby Brissett ARZ at LAR |
| 12. | *Brock Purdy SF vs. SEA Note: Purdy's mobility has added an extra dimension to the 49ers' offense. If they win on Saturday night, they clinch the first seed in the NFC. With a loss, they drop to either 5 or 6. ***Purdy suffered a shoulder stinger on the final play of Saturday night's loss to the Seahawks.*** |
| 13. | Jared Goff DET at CHI |
| 14. | Tyler Shough NO at ATL |
| 15. | *Baker Mayfield TB vs. CAR Note: Mayfield was listed as limited on Tuesday with right knee and shoulder injuries. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 16. | *Tanner McKee PHI vs. WAS Note: McKee will get the start this week with Jalen Hurts and other starters resting. |
| 17. | *Kirk Cousins ATL vs. NO Note: ***Cousins was added to the injury report but will start on Sunday.*** |
| 18. | Cam Ward TEN at JAX |
| 19. | Bryce Young CAR at TB |
| 20. | *J.J. McCarthy MIN vs. GB Note: The swelling in McCarthy's injured right hand is subsiding, but his status for this week hasn't been determined yet. McCarthy fully practiced Thursday. ***McCarthy will start Sunday.*** |
| 21. | *C.J. Stroud HOU vs. IND Note: ***Stroud won't have Nico Collins (rest), which makes me think that Stroud will barely play on Sunday.*** |
| 22. | *Aaron Rodgers PIT vs. BAL Note: Rodgers struggled against the Browns without DK Metcalf and to a lesser extent Calvin Austin. |
| 23. | *Mitchell Trubisky BUF vs. NYJ Note: Josh Allen has not practiced yet this week, but coach Sean McDermott hasn't indicated his intentions about playing the starters yet this week. |
| 24. | *Josh Johnson WAS at PHI Note: Johnson is likely to get another start against the Eagles this week. |
| 25. | Quinn Ewers MIA at NE |
| 26. | Shedeur Sanders CLE at CIN |
| 27. | Chris Oladokun KC at LV |
| 28. | *Trey Lance LAC at DEN Note: Lance will be thrown to the wolves against the Broncos, with the Chargers resting Justin Herbert and other starters. |
| 29. | *Brady Cook NYJ at BUF Note: Cook will get one more start this week. |
| 30. | *Kenny Pickett LV vs. KC Note: Pickett is likely to start the season finale as Geno Smith nurses an ankle injury. Pickett could split reps with Aidan O'Connell this week. |
| 31. | *Clayton Tune GB at MIN Note: Tune reverted back to the practice squad after Saturday's loss to the Ravens. Tune could go anywhere from staying on the practice squad in Week 18 to starting, depending upon the statuses of Jordan Love (concussion) and Malik Willis (shoulder). The Packers are locked into the seventh seed. ***Tune will get the start this week. It's uncertain who will be the backup - could be Love, Willis or even Desmond Ridder.*** |
| 32. | *Riley Leonard IND at HOU Note: Leonard is expected to get his first career start in the finale against the Texans now that the Colts have been eliminated. Confirmed as the starter this week. |
| 33. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. NYJ Note: Allen underwent x-rays on his foot following last week's loss, which were negative. There's a chance he rests this week. Allen did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. I wouldn't be surprised if he plays a snap or two to keep his starts streak alive, and then sits out. ***Allen has officially been cleared from the injury report. I still think this is a minimal number of snaps situation for Allen.*** |
| 34. | Aidan O'Connell LV vs. KC |
| 35. | Tyrod Taylor NYJ at BUF |
| 36. | *Tyler Huntley BAL at PIT Note: Teammate Lamar Jackson's status is still TBD, though the Ravens expect to have more information on Wednesday. It looks as if Jackson is ready to return. |
| 37. | *Max Brosmer MIN vs. GB Note: Teammate J.J. McCarthy (hand) fully practiced Thursday. I'm now guessing that McCarthy starts. |
| 38. | *Geno Smith LV vs. KC Note: Smith left last week's game with a 'significant' ankle sprain that is not a high-ankle sprain, but is likely to sideline him this week. |
| 39. | *Marcus Mariota WAS at PHI Note: Mariota (hand/quadriceps) is unlikely to play against the Eagles in the finale. Mariota missed practice Thursday and is doubtful. |
| 40. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. WAS Note: Hurts and other starters will be rested this week. |
| 41. | *Malik Willis GB at MIN Note: Willis played so well in Jordan Love's absence that coach Matt LaFleur felt compelled to reassert Jordan Love's status as the starter. ***Willis returned back to a limited practice Thursday, but it's going to be Clayton Tune getting the start. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 42. | *Jordan Love GB at MIN Note: Love (concussion) will resume starting once healthy, but with the Packers locked into the 7-seed, they might rest their starters for all or some of this week's game. Love cleared the concussion protocol, but it'll be Clayton Tune starting this week. |
| 43. | *Justin Herbert LAC at DEN Note: Herbert (rest) will sit out the season finale against the Broncos. |
| 44. | *Philip Rivers IND at HOU Note: Riley Leonard is expected to start ahead of Rivers for the Colts' season finale. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO Note: Is Bijan your No. 1 overall pick next season? |
| 2. | *Christian McCaffrey SF vs. SEA Note: McCaffrey sat out Tuesday's practice to rest his sore back. McCaffrey (back) was cleared from the injury list on Thursday. |
| 3. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at CHI |
| 4. | Derrick Henry BAL at PIT |
| 5. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. CLE Note: Brown (illness) has missed the first two days of practice this week. ***Brown practiced Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DET |
| 7. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 8. | Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU |
| 9. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. BAL |
| 10. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 11. | Ashton Jeanty LV vs. KC |
| 12. | Bucky Irving TB vs. CAR |
| 13. | Woody Marks HOU vs. IND |
| 14. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA |
| 15. | *Audric Estime NO at ATL Note: Estime took on more of a lead back type of role against the Titans, as it appears Week 16 was a 'going-away present' type of game for Taysom Hill. |
| 16. | Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. DAL |
| 17. | Tony Pollard TEN at JAX |
| 18. | *Rico Dowdle CAR at TB Note: Dowdle sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice with a sore toe, and the Panthers have labeled him as day-to-day. Dowdle fully practiced Wednesday and has been cleared from the injury report. |
| 19. | Tank Bigsby PHI vs. WAS |
| 20. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. MIA Note: Henderson out-carried Rhamondre Stevenson 19-to-8, but Stevenson got the rushing touchdown, five catches and another touchdown. |
| 21. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at SF |
| 22. | *Jordan Mason MIN vs. GB Note: Mason (ankle) fully practiced Thursday, whereas Aaron Jones (hip) sat out practice. ***Mason will start with Jones ruled out.*** |
| 23. | RJ Harvey DEN vs. LAC |
| 24. | Kenneth Walker SEA at SF |
| 25. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI Note: Williams (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday. There's a chance that the Rams rest their starters this week. ***Williams was limited all week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 26. | Kenneth Gainwell PIT vs. BAL |
| 27. | *Jaylen Wright MIA at NE Note: It's possible that Wright will see a significant uptick in carries, with De'Von Achane (shoulder) missing the first two practices of the week. ***Achane is not expected to play.*** |
| 28. | Kyle Monangai CHI vs. DET |
| 29. | *Jaydon Blue DAL at NYG Note: It's possible that both Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) and Malik Davis (calf/eye) sit out this week. ***Both Williams and Davis have been ruled out. It'll be Blue and Phil Mafah (shoulder) who was activated off IR but is listed as questionable.*** |
| 30. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS at PHI Note: Rodriguez (illness) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial injury report after missing the game last week. |
| 31. | *Emanuel Wilson GB at MIN Note: ***Teammate Josh Jacobs is inactive, but Wilson will probably be stymied by the Vikings with the Packers resting so many of their starters.*** |
| 32. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS at PHI Note: Croskey-Merritt (illness) sat out practice Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday. |
| 33. | Michael Carter ARZ at LAR |
| 34. | Dylan Sampson CLE at CIN |
| 35. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 36. | Devin Singletary NYG vs. DAL |
| 37. | David Montgomery DET at CHI |
| 38. | Jawhar Jordan HOU vs. IND |
| 39. | *Khalil Herbert NYJ at BUF Note: ***Herbert, Kene Nwangwu and Raheem Blackshear will be the Jets' backs this week.*** |
| 40. | Will Shipley PHI vs. WAS |
| 41. | Jeremy McNichols WAS at PHI |
| 42. | Brashard Smith KC at LV |
| 43. | *Samaje Perine CIN vs. CLE Note: Perine's teammate Chase Brown has missed the first two days of practice with an illness. |
| 44. | Tyjae Spears TEN at JAX |
| 45. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. NYJ |
| 46. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. NO |
| 47. | *Ronnie Rivers LA vs. ARI Note: Blake Corum (ankle) has not practiced this week, and Kyren Williams (ankle) has been limited. |
| 48. | Raheim Sanders CLE at CIN |
| 49. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 50. | Sean Tucker TB vs. CAR |
| 51. | Ollie Gordon MIA at NE |
| 52. | *Kimani Vidal LAC at DEN Note: Vidal (neck) practiced fully on Thursday, while Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice at all. This might mean still more time for the likes of Jaret Patterson or Amar Johnson, who are still on the practice squad. ***Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable.*** |
| 53. | *Bhayshul Tuten JAC vs. TEN Note: Tuten (finger) fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 54. | Keaton Mitchell BAL at PIT |
| 55. | Brian Robinson SF vs. SEA |
| 56. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. LAC |
| 57. | Emari Demercado ARZ at LAR |
| 58. | Evan Hull NO at ATL |
| 59. | LeQuint Allen JAC vs. TEN |
| 60. | Trayveon Williams CLE at CIN |
| 61. | *Kareem Hunt KC at LV Note: Hunt (illness) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 62. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at LV Note: ***Pacheco has been rested in practice this week and while not hurt, he seems like a good candidate to be rested.*** |
| 63. | *De'Von Achane MIA at NE Note: Achane (shoulder) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Achane is expected to sit out Sunday.*** |
| 64. | *Breece Hall NYJ at BUF Note: Hall left the Jets' loss to the Pats with a knee injury that he later downplayed, but his status for this week against the Bills is uncertain. Hall did not practice Wednesday, but had a limited practice Thursday. ***Ruled out for Sunday.*** |
| 65. | *Blake Corum LA vs. ARI Note: Corum left Monday's game with an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return. He was seen on the sidelines during the second half, however. Corum did not practice Thursday. ***Corum had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 66. | *Omarion Hampton LAC at DEN Note: Hampton (ankle) did not practice Thursday. With the Chargers resting those starters that need rest and recovery, it certainly seems unlikely that Hampton would play. ***Hampton has been ruled out.*** |
| 67. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. GB Note: Jones (hip) has missed the first two practices of the week. Jordan Mason fully practiced Thursday. ***Jones has been ruled out.*** |
| 68. | *Malik Davis DAL at NYG Note: Davis has missed the first two practices of the week with two issues - a calf injury and an eye injury. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 69. | *Javonte Williams DAL at NYG Note: Williams left Thursday's win over the Commanders in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. Williams (shoulder/neck) hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 70. | *Nick Chubb HOU vs. IND Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 71. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. WAS |
| 72. | *Josh Jacobs GB at MIN Note: Jacobs (knee) had just four carries in the loss to the Ravens. With the Packers locked into the 7-seed, he might be similarly limited this week. Jacobs has been limited in practice this week and with the Packers starting Clayton Tune at QB, it's a good bet that Jacobs will be rested this week. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 73. | *Alvin Kamara NO at ATL Note: Kamara (knee) hasn't practiced yet this week and appears likely to miss another game to end the season. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 74. | *Isaiah Davis NYJ at BUF Note: Davis left Sunday's loss to the Pats with a concussion. The Jets could be down to their fourth-string running back should Davis and Breece Hall (knee) sit out the finale. Kene Nwangwu and Khalil Herbert are next in line. ***Placed on IR.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI Note: Coach Sean McVay reiterated that he plans on playing his starters Sunday regardless of seed implications. But if they are locked into the sixth seed (and we'll know by Saturday night), then maybe it seems more likely that they only play part of the game. |
| 2. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at SF |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG |
| 4. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. CLE |
| 5. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LAC |
| 6. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. SEA |
| 7. | Jakobi Meyers JAC vs. TEN |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 9. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at CHI Note: St. Brown is dealing with the same knee irritation that landed him on the injury report last week. St. Brown sat out Wednesday's practice, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, listed as questionable, 'trending the right way' to play.*** |
| 10. | George Pickens DAL at NYG |
| 11. | Michael Wilson ARZ at LAR |
| 12. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. CLE |
| 13. | Zay Flowers BAL at PIT |
| 14. | Jameson Williams DET at CHI |
| 15. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NYJ |
| 16. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR at TB Note: McMillan popped up on the injury list over the weekend with an illness, and he appeared affected by it on the field. |
| 17. | *Stefon Diggs NE vs. MIA Note: Diggs is facing criminal charges and a Jan. 23 arraignment date. There has not yet been word from the league and/or the Pats on his availability for this week. ***Diggs was limited in practice Friday but isn't on the injury report.*** |
| 18. | Terry McLaurin WAS at PHI |
| 19. | Jayden Higgins HOU vs. IND |
| 20. | Parker Washington JAC vs. TEN |
| 21. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR Note: Godwin went for 108 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Dolphins. |
| 22. | *DJ Moore CHI vs. DET Note: Moore had just one catch on four targets while playing through an illness Sunday night, though he played 61 offensive snaps. |
| 23. | *Luther Burden CHI vs. DET Note: Burden suffered a minor quad injury on the final play Sunday night against the Niners. Before that, he had a breakout game on a national platform. Burden fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 24. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 25. | Ladd McConkey LAC at DEN |
| 26. | Adonai Mitchell NYJ at BUF |
| 27. | Quentin Johnston LAC at DEN |
| 28. | Troy Franklin DEN vs. LAC |
| 29. | Deebo Samuel WAS at PHI |
| 30. | Keenan Allen LAC at DEN |
| 31. | Jahan Dotson PHI vs. WAS |
| 32. | Romeo Doubs GB at MIN |
| 33. | Alec Pierce IND at HOU |
| 34. | Tre Tucker LV vs. KC |
| 35. | Christian Watson GB at MIN |
| 36. | Emeka Egbuka TB vs. CAR |
| 37. | Jayden Reed GB at MIN |
| 38. | *Rashid Shaheed SEA at SF Note: Shaheed suffered a concussion in the win over Carolina and was limited on Tuesday. Shaheed has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 39. | Jalen Coker CAR at TB |
| 40. | *Kevin Austin NO at ATL Note: Austin might be the last receiver standing for the Saints. ***He and Dante Pettis will start.*** |
| 41. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. TEN |
| 42. | Josh Downs IND at HOU |
| 43. | Chimere Dike TEN at JAX |
| 44. | *Drake London ATL vs. NO Note: London (knee) has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared to play after three limited practices.*** |
| 45. | *Michael Pittman IND at HOU Note: Pittman exited last week's loss with a calf injury but later returned. |
| 46. | Cooper Kupp SEA at SF |
| 47. | *Calvin Austin PIT vs. BAL Note: Austin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. With DK Metcalf out, the Steelers found that they really missed Austin last week. ***Austin has been cleared to play.*** |
| 48. | *Ryan Flournoy DAL at NYG Note: Flournoy (knee) was limited Wednesday and fully practiced Thursday. |
| 49. | Kyle Williams NE vs. MIA |
| 50. | Jerry Jeudy CLE at CIN |
| 51. | John Metchie NYJ at BUF |
| 52. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. GB |
| 53. | Adam Thielen PIT vs. BAL |
| 54. | Isaac TeSlaa DET at CHI |
| 55. | *Olamide Zaccheaus CHI vs. DET Note: Sat out Sunday night due to an illness. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 56. | Konata Mumpfield LA vs. ARI |
| 57. | Elic Ayomanor TEN at JAX |
| 58. | *Pat Bryant DEN vs. LAC Note: Bryant (concussion) fully practiced Thursday and is now awaiting final clearance from the concussion protocol. ***Bryant received that clearance and should play Sunday.*** |
| 59. | *Darnell Mooney ATL vs. NO Note: Mooney has popped up on the injury list with a knee issue and has been limited in practice. ***Cleared to play.*** |
| 60. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. CAR |
| 61. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling PIT vs. BAL |
| 62. | Darius Slayton NYG vs. DAL |
| 63. | Jalen Nailor MIN vs. GB |
| 64. | *Xavier Smith LA vs. ARI Note: Smith (chest) fully practiced Thursday. Meanwhile, Davante Adams (hamstring) is expected to miss another game. |
| 65. | Brandin Cooks BUF vs. NYJ |
| 66. | Matthew Golden GB at MIN |
| 67. | Darius Cooper PHI vs. WAS |
| 68. | Marvin Mims DEN vs. LAC |
| 69. | Malik Washington MIA at NE |
| 70. | DeMario Douglas NE vs. MIA |
| 71. | Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. CLE |
| 72. | Xavier Legette CAR at TB |
| 73. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at PIT Note: ***Bateman (illness) has been ruled out.*** |
| 74. | Tyler Lockett LV vs. KC |
| 75. | Christian Kirk HOU vs. IND |
| 76. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. IND Note: ***Collins (rest) is inactive Sunday.*** |
| 77. | *Xavier Worthy KC at LV Note: Worthy (illness) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Downgraded to doubtful.*** |
| 78. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE Note: Waddle missed a good chunk of the game last week with a rib injury, returning in the third quarter but failing to register a catch. Waddle (ribs) missed practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday. ***Waddle is listed as questionable but is not expected to play.*** |
| 79. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. WAS Note: I'd be surprised if Brown played meaningful snaps now that Jalen Hurts is being rested. |
| 80. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. WAS Note: The Eagles are resting Jalen Hurts, so I have to assume that Smith won't play meaningful snaps. |
| 81. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ at LAR Note: Harrison aggravated his heel injury in the loss to the Bengals and played only 19 snaps. |
| 82. | *Rome Odunze CHI vs. DET Note: Odunze (foot) didn't practice Thursday. |
| 83. | *Davante Adams LA vs. ARI Note: It's uncertain whether Adams (hamstring) will be available. Adams is expected to miss another game this week. |
| 84. | *Kayshon Boutte NE vs. MIA Note: Boutte (concussion) fully participated in Thursday's practice, and now awaits full clearance from the protocol. |
| 85. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB at MIN Note: Wicks suffered a concussion in the loss to the Ravens. Wicks hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 86. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. DAL Note: Robinson (ribs) has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 87. | *Ricky Pearsall SF vs. SEA Note: Pearsall (knee/ankle) was limited during Tuesday's practice. He caught five passes for 85 yards in the win over the Bears in his first game back. Pearsall is listed as questionable after having three limited practices this week. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 88. | *Chris Olave NO at ATL Note: Olave had a blood clot in his lung removed and he's going to miss Week 18. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Trey McBride ARZ at LAR |
| 2. | Colston Loveland CHI vs. DET |
| 3. | *George Kittle SF vs. SEA Note: Kittle (ankle) was limited Tuesday after being a DNP all last week. Kittle was limited all week and is listed as questionable, but he said he 'absolutely' will play Saturday night. |
| 4. | Juwan Johnson NO at ATL |
| 5. | Brenton Strange JAC vs. TEN |
| 6. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. MIA Note: Henry (knee/illness) sat out Wednesday's practice but subsequently has been cleared from the injury list. He has some contract incentives to hit on Sunday. |
| 7. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. IND |
| 8. | *Chig Okonkwo TEN at JAX Note: Okonkwo could get a few extra targets with Gunnar Helm (toe) ruled out. |
| 9. | AJ Barner SEA at SF |
| 10. | Travis Kelce KC at LV |
| 11. | Michael Mayer LV vs. KC |
| 12. | *Greg Dulcich MIA at NE Note: Dulcich is in line for a good number of targets with Darren Waller out. |
| 13. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NO Note: Pitts (knee) has been limited in practice this week. ***Officially cleared to play.*** |
| 14. | Oronde Gadsden LAC at DEN |
| 15. | Tyler Warren IND at HOU |
| 16. | Grant Calcaterra PHI vs. WAS |
| 17. | Jake Tonges SF vs. SEA |
| 18. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. BAL |
| 19. | Mark Andrews BAL at PIT |
| 20. | *Colby Parkinson LA vs. ARI Note: ***Parkinson's teammate Tyler Higbee is back.*** |
| 21. | *Jake Ferguson DAL at NYG Note: Ferguson (calf) has been cleared from the injury list after sitting out the second half last week. |
| 22. | Mike Gesicki CIN vs. CLE |
| 23. | *Josh Oliver MIN vs. GB Note: Teammate T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out again this week. |
| 24. | Evan Engram DEN vs. LAC |
| 25. | *Gunnar Helm TEN at JAX Note: Helm (toe) has been ruled out. |
| 26. | Cole Kmet CHI vs. DET |
| 27. | *Dawson Knox BUF vs. NYJ Note: Knox (knee) has been cleared from the injury list. Teammate Dalton Kincaid (knee) might sit out again this week. |
| 28. | Isaiah Likely BAL at PIT |
| 29. | Taysom Hill NO at ATL |
| 30. | Jonnu Smith PIT vs. BAL |
| 31. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. ARI |
| 32. | Luke Musgrave GB at MIN |
| 33. | Cade Otton TB vs. CAR |
| 34. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NYJ Note: Kincaid (knee) was inactive for the loss to the Eagles. Kincaid is listed as questionable for Sunday, but probably won't have many reps with Josh Allen (foot) even if he does play. |
| 35. | *Harold Fannin CLE at CIN Note: Fannin suffered a groin injury and will receive an MRI this week. Fannin has been ruled out for this week. |
| 36. | *Mason Taylor NYJ at BUF Note: Taylor (neck) will sit out this week. |
| 37. | *David Njoku CLE at CIN Note: Njoku (knee) has officially been ruled out. |
| 38. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. GB Note: Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out again this week. |
| 39. | *Theo Johnson NYG vs. DAL Note: Johnson (illness) has been ruled out this week. |
| 40. | *Terrance Ferguson LA vs. ARI Note: ***Ferguson is doubtful with a hamstring injury.*** |
| 41. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. WAS Note: Goedert (knee) has been ruled out this week. |
| 42. | *Darren Waller MIA at NE Note: Waller (groin) has been placed on IR for the season finale. |
| 43. | *Darnell Washington PIT vs. BAL Note: Washington suffered a broken forearm and is out for the season. |
| 44. | *Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR at TB Note: Sanders suffered a broken ankle and has been scheduled for surgery. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO Note: Is Bijan your No. 1 overall pick next season? |
| 2. | *Christian McCaffrey SF vs. SEA Note: McCaffrey sat out Tuesday's practice to rest his sore back. McCaffrey (back) was cleared from the injury list on Thursday. |
| 3. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at CHI |
| 4. | *Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI Note: Coach Sean McVay reiterated that he plans on playing his starters Sunday regardless of seed implications. But if they are locked into the sixth seed (and we'll know by Saturday night), then maybe it seems more likely that they only play part of the game. |
| 5. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at SF |
| 6. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG |
| 7. | Derrick Henry BAL at PIT |
| 8. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. IND Note: ***Collins (rest) is inactive Sunday.*** |
| 9. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. CLE |
| 10. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. CLE Note: Brown (illness) has missed the first two days of practice this week. ***Brown practiced Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Trey McBride ARZ at LAR |
| 12. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 13. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DET |
| 14. | Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU |
| 15. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LAC |
| 16. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. SEA |
| 17. | Jakobi Meyers JAC vs. TEN |
| 18. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. BAL |
| 19. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 20. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at CHI Note: St. Brown is dealing with the same knee irritation that landed him on the injury report last week. St. Brown sat out Wednesday's practice, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, listed as questionable, 'trending the right way' to play.*** |
| 21. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 22. | Ashton Jeanty LV vs. KC |
| 23. | *De'Von Achane MIA at NE Note: Achane (shoulder) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Achane is expected to sit out Sunday.*** |
| 24. | George Pickens DAL at NYG |
| 25. | Michael Wilson ARZ at LAR |
| 26. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. CLE |
| 27. | Zay Flowers BAL at PIT |
| 28. | Bucky Irving TB vs. CAR |
| 29. | Woody Marks HOU vs. IND |
| 30. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA |
| 31. | *Audric Estime NO at ATL Note: Estime took on more of a lead back type of role against the Titans, as it appears Week 16 was a 'going-away present' type of game for Taysom Hill. |
| 32. | Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. DAL |
| 33. | Tony Pollard TEN at JAX |
| 34. | Jameson Williams DET at CHI |
| 35. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NYJ |
| 36. | *Rico Dowdle CAR at TB Note: Dowdle sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice with a sore toe, and the Panthers have labeled him as day-to-day. Dowdle fully practiced Wednesday and has been cleared from the injury report. |
| 37. | Colston Loveland CHI vs. DET |
| 38. | *George Kittle SF vs. SEA Note: Kittle (ankle) was limited Tuesday after being a DNP all last week. Kittle was limited all week and is listed as questionable, but he said he 'absolutely' will play Saturday night. |
| 39. | *Tetairoa McMillan CAR at TB Note: McMillan popped up on the injury list over the weekend with an illness, and he appeared affected by it on the field. |
| 40. | *Stefon Diggs NE vs. MIA Note: Diggs is facing criminal charges and a Jan. 23 arraignment date. There has not yet been word from the league and/or the Pats on his availability for this week. ***Diggs was limited in practice Friday but isn't on the injury report.*** |
| 41. | Terry McLaurin WAS at PHI |
| 42. | Jayden Higgins HOU vs. IND |
| 43. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR Note: Godwin went for 108 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Dolphins. |
| 44. | Tank Bigsby PHI vs. WAS |
| 45. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI Note: Williams (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday. There's a chance that the Rams rest their starters this week. ***Williams was limited all week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 46. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. MIA Note: Henderson out-carried Rhamondre Stevenson 19-to-8, but Stevenson got the rushing touchdown, five catches and another touchdown. |
| 47. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at SF |
| 48. | RJ Harvey DEN vs. LAC |
| 49. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE Note: Waddle missed a good chunk of the game last week with a rib injury, returning in the third quarter but failing to register a catch. Waddle (ribs) missed practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday. ***Waddle is listed as questionable but is not expected to play.*** |
| 50. | *DJ Moore CHI vs. DET Note: Moore had just one catch on four targets while playing through an illness Sunday night, though he played 61 offensive snaps. |
| 51. | Parker Washington JAC vs. TEN |
| 52. | *Luther Burden CHI vs. DET Note: Burden suffered a minor quad injury on the final play Sunday night against the Niners. Before that, he had a breakout game on a national platform. Burden fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 53. | Ladd McConkey LAC at DEN |
| 54. | Juwan Johnson NO at ATL |
| 55. | Kenneth Walker SEA at SF |
| 56. | Kenneth Gainwell PIT vs. BAL |
| 57. | Adonai Mitchell NYJ at BUF |
| 58. | Christian Watson GB at MIN |
| 59. | Jayden Reed GB at MIN |
| 60. | Quentin Johnston LAC at DEN |
| 61. | *Drake London ATL vs. NO Note: London (knee) has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared to play after three limited practices.*** |
| 62. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 63. | Kyle Monangai CHI vs. DET |
| 64. | *Jordan Mason MIN vs. GB Note: Mason (ankle) fully practiced Thursday, whereas Aaron Jones (hip) sat out practice. ***Mason will start with Jones ruled out.*** |
| 65. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS at PHI Note: Rodriguez (illness) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial injury report after missing the game last week. |
| 66. | *Aaron Jones MIN vs. GB Note: Jones (hip) has missed the first two practices of the week. Jordan Mason fully practiced Thursday. ***Jones has been ruled out.*** |
| 67. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS at PHI Note: Croskey-Merritt (illness) sat out practice Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday. |
| 68. | Michael Carter ARZ at LAR |
| 69. | Dylan Sampson CLE at CIN |
| 70. | Troy Franklin DEN vs. LAC |
| 71. | Deebo Samuel WAS at PHI |
| 72. | Emeka Egbuka TB vs. CAR |
| 73. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. DAL Note: Robinson (ribs) has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 74. | Keenan Allen LAC at DEN |
| 75. | Jahan Dotson PHI vs. WAS |
| 76. | Romeo Doubs GB at MIN |
| 77. | Alec Pierce IND at HOU |
| 78. | Tre Tucker LV vs. KC |
| 79. | *Rashid Shaheed SEA at SF Note: Shaheed suffered a concussion in the win over Carolina and was limited on Tuesday. Shaheed has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 80. | Brenton Strange JAC vs. TEN |
| 81. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. MIA Note: Henry (knee/illness) sat out Wednesday's practice but subsequently has been cleared from the injury list. He has some contract incentives to hit on Sunday. |
| 82. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. IND |
| 83. | *Chig Okonkwo TEN at JAX Note: Okonkwo could get a few extra targets with Gunnar Helm (toe) ruled out. |
| 84. | Jalen Coker CAR at TB |
| 85. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. TEN |
| 86. | Josh Downs IND at HOU |
| 87. | *Emanuel Wilson GB at MIN Note: ***Teammate Josh Jacobs is inactive, but Wilson will probably be stymied by the Vikings with the Packers resting so many of their starters.*** |
| 88. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 89. | Devin Singletary NYG vs. DAL |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at NYG |
| 2. | Jason Myers SEA at SF |
| 3. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. BAL |
| 4. | Cameron Dicker LAC at DEN |
| 5. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. IND |
| 6. | Cam Little JAC vs. TEN |
| 7. | Eddy Pineiro SF vs. SEA |
| 8. | Andy Borregales NE vs. MIA |
| 9. | Charlie Smyth NO at ATL |
| 10. | Wil Lutz DEN vs. LAC |
| 11. | Evan McPherson CIN vs. CLE |
| 12. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. CAR |
| 13. | Jake Bates DET at CHI |
| 14. | Nick Folk NYJ at BUF |
| 15. | Riley Patterson MIA at NE |
| 16. | Joey Slye TEN at JAX |
| 17. | Harrison Mevis LA vs. ARI |
| 18. | Will Reichard MIN vs. GB |
| 19. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. WAS |
| 20. | Ryan Fitzgerald CAR at TB |
| 21. | Jake Moody WAS at PHI |
| 22. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. DET |
| 23. | Harrison Butker KC at LV |
| 24. | Brandon McManus GB at MIN |
| 25. | Zane Gonzalez ATL vs. NO |
| 26. | Blake Grupe IND at HOU |
| 27. | *Chad Ryland ARZ at LAR |
| 28. | Tyler Loop BAL at PIT |
| 29. | Andre Szmyt CLE at CIN |
| 30. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. KC |
| 31. | Ben Sauls NYG vs. DAL |
| 32. | *Joshua Karty ARZ at LAR |
| 33. | *Matt Prater BUF vs. NYJ |
| 34. | *Michael Badgley at Note: Badgley got cut by a team for the second time this season for failing on an extra point attempt, this time getting one blocked. |
Defenses
| 1. | *Denver Broncos vs. LAC Note: Already awesome, gets to face Trey Lance. |
| 2. | *Houston Texans vs. IND Note: Already awesome, gets to face Riley Leonard. |
| 3. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. TEN |
| 4. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. GB Note: Could face Clayton Tune. |
| 5. | New England Patriots vs. MIA |
| 6. | Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ |
| 7. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS |
| 8. | Los Angeles Rams vs. ARI |
| 9. | Kansas City Chiefs at LV |
| 10. | Baltimore Ravens at PIT |
| 11. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE |
| 12. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
| 13. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. BAL |
| 14. | Los Angeles Chargers at DEN |
| 15. | Seattle Seahawks at SF |
| 16. | Green Bay Packers at MIN |
| 17. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. CAR |
| 18. | Dallas Cowboys at NYG |
| 19. | Chicago Bears vs. DET |
| 20. | New Orleans Saints at ATL |
| 21. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. KC |
| 22. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NO |
| 23. | Detroit Lions at CHI |
| 24. | Cleveland Browns at CIN |
| 25. | Tennessee Titans at JAX |
| 26. | San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA |
| 27. | Miami Dolphins at NE |
| 28. | New York Giants vs. DAL |
| 29. | Indianapolis Colts at HOU |
| 30. | New York Jets at BUF |
| 31. | Washington Commanders at PHI |
| 32. | Arizona Cardinals at LAR |
