Sunday Update Complete
Week 6 - Bye Weeks - HOU, MIN.
London Game: Broncos vs. Jets
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
Sunday Update Complete
Week 6 - Bye Weeks - HOU, MIN.
London Game: Broncos vs. Jets
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. | Josh Allen BUF at ATL |
| 2. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DET |
| 3. | *Jalen Hurts PHI at NYG Note: Hurts and the Eagles can't seem to put together consecutive good halves. |
| 4. | Matthew Stafford LA at BAL |
| 5. | Jordan Love GB vs. CIN |
| 6. | Dak Prescott DAL at CAR |
| 7. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. SF |
| 8. | Jayden Daniels WAS vs. CHI |
| 9. | Caleb Williams CHI at WAS |
| 10. | Bo Nix DEN at NYJ |
| 11. | Daniel Jones IND vs. ARI |
| 12. | Jared Goff DET at KC |
| 13. | Drake Maye NE at NO |
| 14. | Sam Darnold SEA at JAX |
| 15. | Bryce Young CAR vs. DAL |
| 16. | *Mac Jones SF at TB Note: Even the zombie-like version of Mac Jones was productive in a Kyle Shanahan offense. It makes you wonder just really how bad Trey Lance was to not be able to gain any traction with the Niners. Jones took part in a light practice Thursday, and looks like he'll start, as Brock Purdy did not practice at all. ***Jones is listed as questionable with oblique and knee issues, but Brock Purdy is out, and Jones is expected to start.*** |
| 17. | *Justin Fields NYJ vs. DEN Note: Fields got there in garbage time for us in back-to-back weeks. |
| 18. | *Justin Herbert LAC at MIA Note: Herbert's 60 rush yards mitigated an otherwise disastrous game against the Commanders. |
| 19. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. SEA Note: Lawrence demonstrated both his upside and downside in the win over the Chiefs on Monday night, with his scrambling ability winning out in the end. |
| 20. | Geno Smith LV vs. TEN |
| 21. | *Jaxson Dart NYG vs. PHI Note: Dart (hamstring) was a full participant on Tuesday after being limited on Monday. He should be able to go on Thursday night. |
| 22. | Michael Penix ATL vs. BUF |
| 23. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. LAC Note: Tagovailoa (hip/thumb) was limited at practice Wednesday. |
| 24. | Cam Ward TEN at LV |
| 25. | Aaron Rodgers PIT vs. CLE |
| 26. | Spencer Rattler NO vs. NE |
| 27. | *Joe Flacco CIN at GB Note: The Bengals traded for Flacco on Tuesday and plan to install him as the starter, beginning with Wednesday's practice. Flacco was officially named the starter for the Bengals. |
| 28. | *Jacoby Brissett ARZ at IND Note: Teammate Kyler Murray has missed the first two practices of the week with a foot injury. *** Murray is unlikely to play, and might miss multiple weeks.*** |
| 29. | Dillon Gabriel CLE at PIT |
| 30. | *Cooper Rush BAL vs. LAR Note: ***Rush will get another start this week, with Tyler Huntley backing him up.*** |
| 31. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at IND Note: Murray briefly left last week's loss to the Titans with a foot injury, and coach Jonathan Gannon is taking a wait-and-see approach with Murray this week as a result. Jacoby Brissett is the backup for the Cardinals. Murray has missed practices both Wednesday and Thursday this week. ***Murray is unlikely to play this week, and he might have a multi-week absence, as he's dealing with a 'version of a Lisfranc injury.*** |
| 32. | *Jake Browning CIN at GB Note: Browning will revert to backup status now that the Bengals have traded for Joe Flacco. Flacco was officially named the starter over Browning for this week. |
| 33. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. LAR Note: Jackson (hamstring) hasn't practiced yet this week and is likely to miss another game. ***Jackson has officially been ruled out.*** |
| 34. | *Brock Purdy SF at TB Note: Purdy (toe) is week-to-week and not certain to return this week after missing Thursday's game. Purdy hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Declared out again this week, but has a chance to return in Week 7.*** |
| 35. | C.J. Stroud HOU at |
| 36. | J.J. McCarthy MIN at |
| 37. | Carson Wentz MIN at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF at TB |
| 2. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. BUF |
| 3. | *Saquon Barkley PHI at NYG Note: Barkley (knee) only had six carries last week, and his absence was noted by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on a first-half series, though he later re-entered the game. He sat out Monday's walk-through, but put in a limited practice Tuesday. Fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 4. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. ARI |
| 5. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at KC |
| 6. | Josh Jacobs GB vs. CIN |
| 7. | James Cook BUF at ATL |
| 8. | *Quinshon Judkins CLE at PIT Note: Judkins had a great day against the Vikings, but also had a long touchdown wiped off the board due to a penalty. |
| 9. | Kyren Williams LA at BAL |
| 10. | Ashton Jeanty LV vs. TEN |
| 11. | Javonte Williams DAL at CAR |
| 12. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. LAC |
| 13. | Kenneth Walker SEA at JAX |
| 14. | J.K. Dobbins DEN at NYJ |
| 15. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. SEA |
| 16. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. CHI Note: Croskey-Merritt finally saw snaps on the first two drives and cashed in on the opportunity - is the genie out of the bottle now, can we bank on this usage? |
| 17. | *Rico Dowdle CAR vs. DAL Note: After Dowdle's monster game against Miami, will we see a difference in the usage patterns whenever Chuba Hubbard (calf) is fully healthy? Hubbard has missed the first two practices so far this week, so it looks like Dowdle could get another start in a choice matchup. |
| 18. | *Derrick Henry BAL vs. LAR Note: Henry's struggles continued in the loss to the Texans, with him netting only 33 yards on 15 carries. |
| 19. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. DEN |
| 20. | Tony Pollard TEN at LV |
| 21. | *Cam Skattebo NYG vs. PHI Note: Tyrone Tracy will be back, but I'm not super concerned about him cutting into Skattebo's playing time. I think it'll be taking away Devin Singletary's reps. |
| 22. | *Rachaad White TB vs. SF Note: ***Bucky Irving ruled out again this week.*** |
| 23. | D'Andre Swift CHI at WAS |
| 24. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NO Note: Teammate Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. |
| 25. | *Alvin Kamara NO vs. NE Note: Kamara has been limited in practice the first two days of the week - initially it was reported he was hurt in Wednesday's practice, but later he clarified that he got hurt against the Giants on Sunday. ***Kamara was limited all week in practice and is listed as questionable, though is expected to play. Meanwhile, his name has come up in trade talks, but it appears he doesn't want to go anywhere.*** |
| 26. | David Montgomery DET at KC |
| 27. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. CLE Note: Warren (knee) participated in individual drills Monday during the Steelers' first activities since the bye week. Warren fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 28. | *Hassan Haskins LAC at MIA Note: Haskins and Kimani Vidal will take over the Chargers' running back duties with both Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris out. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that both Haskins and Vidal will factor in, and neither will be the lead back. |
| 29. | *Chase Brown CIN at GB Note: Brown is starting to lose some snaps to Samaje Perine. |
| 30. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. DET |
| 31. | *Kendre Miller NO vs. NE Note: Miller had 10 carries and a season-high 39 percent snap share in the win over the Giants. Miller gets a slight bump up due to Alvin Kamara's ankle injury. |
| 32. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE at NO Note: Teammate Antonio Gibson is out for the season with a torn ACL, but I'm still a little wary of Henderson's workload. |
| 33. | *Bam Knight ARZ at IND Note: ***Reporting from multiple sources on Sunday morning suggests that Knight will start over Michael Carter.*** |
| 34. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at JAX |
| 35. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. BUF |
| 36. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DET Note: Pacheco on Monday night looked the best he has since his injury last season, but it was still Kareem Hunt who got the red zone work. |
| 37. | *Kenneth Gainwell PIT vs. CLE Note: Teammate Jaylen Warren's status in returning from a knee injury is undetermined yet. If Warren were to sit out, Gainwell would move into my top 30. Down a couple of notches with Warren fully practicing. |
| 38. | *Bhayshul Tuten JAC vs. SEA Note: Tuten (shoulder) remains limited in practice. ***Tuten was limited in practice all week, but was cleared from the injury.*** |
| 39. | *Michael Carter ARZ at IND Note: Carter was the lead back over Emari Demercado for most of the game. ***Carter was consistently the lead back in practice this week. SUNDAY MORNING REPORTING SUGGESTS BAM KNIGHT, RATHER THAN CARTER, IS GETTING THE START.*** |
| 40. | *Kimani Vidal LAC at MIA Note: I'm guessing that Hassan Haskins will get a little bit more work than Vidal. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that both Vidal and Hassan Haskins will factor in on Sunday, with neither being a 'lead back.' |
| 41. | *Emari Demercado ARZ at IND Note: Demercado was causing his fantasy owners angst even before his goal line gaffe, by his absence, losing out on the early snaps to Michael Carter. |
| 42. | *Ollie Gordon MIA vs. LAC Note: Gordon's role was diminished against Carolina, which is two weeks in a row where he's been used minimally despite a mini-breakout against Buffalo in Week 3. |
| 43. | Blake Corum LA at BAL |
| 44. | RJ Harvey DEN at NYJ |
| 45. | Emanuel Wilson GB vs. CIN |
| 46. | Brian Robinson SF at TB |
| 47. | Sean Tucker TB vs. SF |
| 48. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. PHI Note: Tracy (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Tracy will return to action Thursday night, though I think it'll be in a secondary role. |
| 49. | Isaiah Davis NYJ vs. DEN |
| 50. | *Tyjae Spears TEN at LV Note: Spears (ankle) has been limited in practice the first two days of the week. ***Cleared from the injury report despite being limited all week.*** |
| 51. | Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. CHI |
| 52. | Ray Davis BUF at ATL |
| 53. | Trevor Etienne CAR vs. DAL |
| 54. | Devin Singletary NYG vs. PHI |
| 55. | Justice Hill BAL vs. LAR |
| 56. | *Jerome Ford CLE at PIT Note: Ford was the clear No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins in the London game. |
| 57. | *Jaydon Blue DAL at CAR Note: ***Blue's teammate Miles Sanders is out for the season.*** |
| 58. | Brashard Smith KC vs. DET |
| 59. | Samaje Perine CIN at GB |
| 60. | Raheem Mostert LV vs. TEN |
| 61. | *Kyle Monangai CHI at WAS Note: ***Monangai (thigh) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday.*** |
| 62. | AJ Dillon PHI at NYG |
| 63. | Ty Johnson BUF at ATL |
| 64. | Dylan Sampson CLE at PIT |
| 65. | Julius Chestnut TEN at LV |
| 66. | *Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. CHI Note: Rodriguez (calf) did not practice on Thursday. ***Rodriguez missed all three practices and is listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 67. | DJ Giddens IND vs. ARI |
| 68. | Chris Brooks GB vs. CIN |
| 69. | Tahj Brooks CIN at GB |
| 70. | LeQuint Allen JAC vs. SEA |
| 71. | Kaleb Johnson PIT vs. CLE |
| 72. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. DAL Note: Hubbard (calf) has not practiced the first two days this week. ***Ruled out this week again.*** |
| 73. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. SF Note: Irving (shoulder/foot) has not practiced yet this week after sitting out the win over the Seahawks. ***Ruled OUT for this week.*** |
| 74. | *Omarion Hampton LAC at MIA Note: Hampton is going on IR due to his ankle injury. He's projected to miss 4-to-6 weeks. |
| 75. | *Miles Sanders DAL at CAR Note: Sanders (ankle) was limited Wednesday in practice, then sat out entirely on Thursday. ***Sanders is slated for knee surgery and is out for the season.*** |
| 76. | Jordan Mason MIN at |
| 77. | Zavier Scott MIN at |
| 78. | Nick Chubb HOU at |
| 79. | Woody Marks HOU at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Puka Nacua LA at BAL |
| 2. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at JAX |
| 3. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at KC Note: St. Brown (wrist) sat out practice Wednesday but then fully practiced Thursday. |
| 4. | Davante Adams LA at BAL |
| 5. | Emeka Egbuka TB vs. SF |
| 6. | George Pickens DAL at CAR |
| 7. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN at GB Note: ***Chase (illness) was sent home from Friday's practice after participating in a walk-through, but is expected to play.*** |
| 8. | Drake London ATL vs. BUF |
| 9. | Courtland Sutton DEN at NYJ |
| 10. | Michael Pittman IND vs. ARI |
| 11. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ at IND Note: Harrison roofed two defenders for a long catch on the first drive against the Titans, but fell short of a touchdown and got precious few targets afterwards. |
| 12. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. DEN |
| 13. | Rome Odunze CHI at WAS |
| 14. | Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. DAL |
| 15. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. SEA |
| 16. | Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. LAC |
| 17. | DK Metcalf PIT vs. CLE |
| 18. | A.J. Brown PHI at NYG |
| 19. | Stefon Diggs NE at NO |
| 20. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. DET Note: Worthy (ankle/shoulder) fully practiced Wednesday, but then got a rest day on Thursday. ***Worthy has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 21. | Ladd McConkey LAC at MIA |
| 22. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. CIN |
| 23. | DeVonta Smith PHI at NYG |
| 24. | Keenan Allen LAC at MIA |
| 25. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. TEN |
| 26. | Khalil Shakir BUF at ATL |
| 27. | DJ Moore CHI at WAS |
| 28. | *Deebo Samuel WAS vs. CHI Note: ***Samuel (heel) managed just one limited practice this week on Friday and is questionable, as a game-time decision for Monday.*** |
| 29. | *Keon Coleman BUF at ATL Note: Coleman was benched for the Bills' first series on Sunday night due to a disciplinary matter. |
| 30. | *Zay Flowers BAL vs. LAR Note: Flowers (shoulder) has been limited in both Ravens' practices so far this week. ***Flowers had three limited practices, but is expected to play against the Rams.*** |
| 31. | Hollywood Brown KC vs. DET |
| 32. | Chris Olave NO vs. NE |
| 33. | Calvin Ridley TEN at LV |
| 34. | *Kendrick Bourne SF at TB Note: ***Bourne might lose some volume this week with Jauan Jennings back, but I still like him against the Bucs this week, especially with Ricky Pearsall still out.*** |
| 35. | Tee Higgins CIN at GB |
| 36. | Jameson Williams DET at KC |
| 37. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. PHI |
| 38. | *Elic Ayomanor TEN at LV Note: As Calvin Ridley rose, Ayomanor fell on Sunday, netting just two catches for 18 yards on four targets. |
| 39. | Josh Downs IND vs. ARI |
| 40. | Kayshon Boutte NE at NO |
| 41. | Jerry Jeudy CLE at PIT |
| 42. | Rashid Shaheed NO vs. NE |
| 43. | *Alec Pierce IND vs. ARI Note: Pierce (concussion) fully practiced Wednesday and Thursday, but hasn't yet been cleared by an independent neurologist. ***Pierce has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play this week.*** |
| 44. | Matthew Golden GB vs. CIN |
| 45. | Tre Tucker LV vs. TEN |
| 46. | Cooper Kupp SEA at JAX |
| 47. | Troy Franklin DEN at NYJ |
| 48. | *Sterling Shepard TB vs. SF Note: Shepard could be in line for more snaps and targets this week, given that Chris Godwin (fibula) hasn't practiced yet this week. |
| 49. | Travis Hunter JAC vs. SEA |
| 50. | Luke McCaffrey WAS vs. CHI |
| 51. | Isaiah Bond CLE at PIT |
| 52. | *Calvin Austin PIT vs. CLE Note: Austin (shoulder) will be limited in practice to begin the week. Austin has been a non-participant the first two days of practice. ***Ruled out for Week 6. Ben Skowronek is the most likely Steelers receiver to get more reps.*** |
| 53. | Michael Wilson ARZ at IND |
| 54. | *Jauan Jennings SF at TB Note: Jennings (ankle/rib) returned to a limited practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Jennings had another limited practice Friday and is expected to play.*** |
| 55. | Rashod Bateman BAL vs. LAR |
| 56. | Malik Washington MIA vs. LAC |
| 57. | Jalen Tolbert DAL at CAR |
| 58. | Tyquan Thornton KC vs. DET |
| 59. | Joshua Palmer BUF at ATL |
| 60. | Luther Burden CHI at WAS |
| 61. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. DET |
| 62. | Marvin Mims DEN at NYJ |
| 63. | Xavier Legette CAR vs. DAL |
| 64. | Jordan Whittington LA at BAL |
| 65. | DeAndre Hopkins BAL vs. LAR |
| 66. | *Dyami Brown JAC vs. SEA Note: Brown (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Cleared to play this week against Seattle.*** |
| 67. | Hunter Renfrow CAR vs. DAL |
| 68. | Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. CIN |
| 69. | Demarcus Robinson SF at TB |
| 70. | Tory Horton SEA at JAX |
| 71. | *Jalin Hyatt NYG vs. PHI Note: Hyatt will see more action with Darius Slayton (hamstring) out. |
| 72. | Ashton Dulin IND vs. ARI |
| 73. | Parker Washington JAC vs. SEA |
| 74. | *Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. BUF Note: Teammate Darnell Mooney (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday to begin the Falcons' practice week. |
| 75. | Isaac TeSlaa DET at KC |
| 76. | Olamide Zaccheaus CHI at WAS |
| 77. | Dont'e Thornton LV vs. TEN |
| 78. | Tyler Lockett TEN at LV |
| 79. | Mack Hollins NE at NO |
| 80. | DeMario Douglas NE at NO |
| 81. | *Adonai Mitchell IND vs. ARI Note: Mitchell played just six snaps despite Alec Pierce (concussion) sitting out again in Week 5. |
| 82. | *Darius Slayton NYG vs. PHI Note: Slayton left Sunday's loss to the Saints and was a non-participant in practice to begin the week. Ruled out for Thursday night. |
| 83. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. SF Note: Godwin (fibula) has missed both practices so far this week. ***Godwin has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 84. | *Ricky Pearsall SF at TB Note: Pearsall (knee) is working on the side still, and hasn't yet returned to practice with the team. ***Ruled out for this week, might be able to return next week.*** |
| 85. | *Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CHI Note: Commanders coach Dan Quinn said that he's optimistic about McLaurin (quad) returning to action on Monday night. McLaurin didn't practice Thursday, in the Commanders' first full day of practice for the week. ***So much for that optimism - McLaurin has been ruled out.*** |
| 86. | *Noah Brown WAS vs. CHI Note: Brown (groin/knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 87. | *KaVontae Turpin DAL at CAR Note: Turpin (foot) didn't practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 88. | *Darnell Mooney ATL vs. BUF Note: Mooney (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday and is still considered day-to-day while coming out of the bye week. Keep in mind that the Falcons play on Monday night. ***Ruled out for Monday night.*** |
| 89. | *Kalif Raymond DET at KC Note: Raymond injured his neck in the win over the Bengals. |
| 90. | *Quentin Johnston LAC at MIA Note: Johnston had his first big gaffe of the season, losing a fumble to kill a drive in the loss to the Commanders. Johnston (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Johnston was limited all week and is a game-time decision, with the expectation that he won't be able to go.*** |
| 91. | *Mike Evans TB vs. SF Note: Evans (hamstring) hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Evans has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 92. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at CAR Note: Lamb (ankle) hasn't started practicing yet, instead focusing upon resistance training. ***Lamb has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 93. | *Jalen Coker CAR vs. DAL Note: Coker (quad) fully practiced Wednesday, in his first practice since Aug. 28. ***Coker won't be activated this week.*** |
| 94. | *Christian Watson GB vs. CIN Note: Watson (knee) has been designated to return from the reserve/PUP list and has had two limited practices. ***Watson won't play this week.*** |
| 95. | Justin Jefferson MIN at |
| 96. | Nico Collins HOU at |
| 97. | Jordan Addison MIN at |
| 98. | Christian Kirk HOU at |
| 99. | Jalen Nailor MIN at |
| 100. | Jayden Higgins HOU at |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Trey McBride ARZ at IND |
| 2. | Tyler Warren IND vs. ARI |
| 3. | Jake Ferguson DAL at CAR |
| 4. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. CIN |
| 5. | Sam LaPorta DET at KC |
| 6. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF at ATL Note: Kincaid (oblique) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Kincaid was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 7. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DET |
| 8. | *Mason Taylor NYJ vs. DEN Note: Taylor was targeted a whopping 12 times in the loss to the Cowboys. |
| 9. | Dallas Goedert PHI at NYG |
| 10. | Hunter Henry NE at NO |
| 11. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. BUF |
| 12. | Jake Tonges SF at TB |
| 13. | *Darren Waller MIA vs. LAC Note: Waller (hip/rest) sat out Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday. ***Waller was limited all week but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 14. | David Njoku CLE at PIT |
| 15. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. LAR |
| 16. | Theo Johnson NYG vs. PHI |
| 17. | Evan Engram DEN at NYJ |
| 18. | Zach Ertz WAS vs. CHI |
| 19. | Harold Fannin CLE at PIT |
| 20. | AJ Barner SEA at JAX |
| 21. | Cade Otton TB vs. SF |
| 22. | *Juwan Johnson NO vs. NE Note: Johnson (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | Chig Okonkwo TEN at LV |
| 24. | Cole Kmet CHI at WAS |
| 25. | Jonnu Smith PIT vs. CLE |
| 26. | Hunter Long JAC vs. SEA |
| 27. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. LAR |
| 28. | *Michael Mayer LV vs. TEN Note: Mayer has cleared the concussion protocol and might step into a starting role, with Brock Bowers (knee) week-to-week. |
| 29. | Oronde Gadsden LAC at MIA |
| 30. | *Tommy Tremble CAR vs. DAL Note: ***Teammate Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) will likely remain out this week.*** |
| 31. | Mike Gesicki CIN at GB |
| 32. | *Colston Loveland CHI at WAS Note: Loveland (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday. ***Loveland was limited again on Friday but then fully practiced Saturday. He's listed as questionable.*** |
| 33. | *Tyler Higbee LA at BAL Note: Higbee (hip) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Higbee has been cleared from the injury list this week.*** |
| 34. | Elijah Arroyo SEA at JAX |
| 35. | Noah Gray KC vs. DET |
| 36. | *Dawson Knox BUF at ATL Note: ***There's a chance that Knox could get more reps this week, as Dalton Kincaid has been limited all week with an oblique injury and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | Taysom Hill NO vs. NE |
| 38. | Noah Fant CIN at GB |
| 39. | *Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. DAL Note: Sanders (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. ***Sanders was limited again on Friday and is now unlikely to play.*** |
| 40. | *Brock Bowers LV vs. TEN Note: Bowers (knee) is considered week-to-week after missing Week 5's loss to the Colts. Bowers was sidelined at Wednesday's practice. ***Bowers has been ruled out for this week and is unlikely to play next week as well.*** |
| 41. | *Brenton Strange JAC vs. SEA Note: Strange is headed to the IR with a quad issue. |
| 42. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at |
| 43. | Dalton Schultz HOU at |
| 44. | *George Kittle SF at TB Note: Kittle (hamstring) won't play this week, but might be ready to return for Week 7. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Puka Nacua LA at BAL |
| 2. | Christian McCaffrey SF at TB |
| 3. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. BUF |
| 4. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at JAX |
| 5. | *Saquon Barkley PHI at NYG Note: Barkley (knee) only had six carries last week, and his absence was noted by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on a first-half series, though he later re-entered the game. He sat out Monday's walk-through, but put in a limited practice Tuesday. Fully practiced Wednesday. |
| 6. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. ARI |
| 7. | *Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at KC Note: St. Brown (wrist) sat out practice Wednesday but then fully practiced Thursday. |
| 8. | Davante Adams LA at BAL |
| 9. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at KC |
| 10. | Josh Jacobs GB vs. CIN |
| 11. | James Cook BUF at ATL |
| 12. | *Quinshon Judkins CLE at PIT Note: Judkins had a great day against the Vikings, but also had a long touchdown wiped off the board due to a penalty. |
| 13. | Kyren Williams LA at BAL |
| 14. | Ashton Jeanty LV vs. TEN |
| 15. | Emeka Egbuka TB vs. SF |
| 16. | George Pickens DAL at CAR |
| 17. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN at GB Note: ***Chase (illness) was sent home from Friday's practice after participating in a walk-through, but is expected to play.*** |
| 18. | Drake London ATL vs. BUF |
| 19. | Javonte Williams DAL at CAR |
| 20. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. LAC |
| 21. | Trey McBride ARZ at IND |
| 22. | Courtland Sutton DEN at NYJ |
| 23. | Michael Pittman IND vs. ARI |
| 24. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ at IND Note: Harrison roofed two defenders for a long catch on the first drive against the Titans, but fell short of a touchdown and got precious few targets afterwards. |
| 25. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. DEN |
| 26. | Rome Odunze CHI at WAS |
| 27. | Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. DAL |
| 28. | Tyler Warren IND vs. ARI |
| 29. | Kenneth Walker SEA at JAX |
| 30. | J.K. Dobbins DEN at NYJ |
| 31. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. SEA |
| 32. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. SEA |
| 33. | Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. LAC |
| 34. | DK Metcalf PIT vs. CLE |
| 35. | *Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. CHI Note: Croskey-Merritt finally saw snaps on the first two drives and cashed in on the opportunity - is the genie out of the bottle now, can we bank on this usage? |
| 36. | *Rico Dowdle CAR vs. DAL Note: After Dowdle's monster game against Miami, will we see a difference in the usage patterns whenever Chuba Hubbard (calf) is fully healthy? Hubbard has missed the first two practices so far this week, so it looks like Dowdle could get another start in a choice matchup. |
| 37. | Jake Ferguson DAL at CAR |
| 38. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. CIN |
| 39. | *Derrick Henry BAL vs. LAR Note: Henry's struggles continued in the loss to the Texans, with him netting only 33 yards on 15 carries. |
| 40. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. DEN |
| 41. | Tony Pollard TEN at LV |
| 42. | *Deebo Samuel WAS vs. CHI Note: ***Samuel (heel) managed just one limited practice this week on Friday and is questionable, as a game-time decision for Monday.*** |
| 43. | A.J. Brown PHI at NYG |
| 44. | Stefon Diggs NE at NO |
| 45. | Ladd McConkey LAC at MIA |
| 46. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. CIN |
| 47. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. DET Note: Worthy (ankle/shoulder) fully practiced Wednesday, but then got a rest day on Thursday. ***Worthy has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 48. | DeVonta Smith PHI at NYG |
| 49. | *Alvin Kamara NO vs. NE Note: Kamara has been limited in practice the first two days of the week - initially it was reported he was hurt in Wednesday's practice, but later he clarified that he got hurt against the Giants on Sunday. ***Kamara was limited all week in practice and is listed as questionable, though is expected to play. Meanwhile, his name has come up in trade talks, but it appears he doesn't want to go anywhere.*** |
| 50. | *Cam Skattebo NYG vs. PHI Note: Tyrone Tracy will be back, but I'm not super concerned about him cutting into Skattebo's playing time. I think it'll be taking away Devin Singletary's reps. |
| 51. | *Rachaad White TB vs. SF Note: ***Bucky Irving ruled out again this week.*** |
| 52. | D'Andre Swift CHI at WAS |
| 53. | David Montgomery DET at KC |
| 54. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NO Note: Teammate Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. |
| 55. | Sam LaPorta DET at KC |
| 56. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF at ATL Note: Kincaid (oblique) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Kincaid was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 57. | *Zay Flowers BAL vs. LAR Note: Flowers (shoulder) has been limited in both Ravens' practices so far this week. ***Flowers had three limited practices, but is expected to play against the Rams.*** |
| 58. | Keenan Allen LAC at MIA |
| 59. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. TEN |
| 60. | Khalil Shakir BUF at ATL |
| 61. | DJ Moore CHI at WAS |
| 62. | *Keon Coleman BUF at ATL Note: Coleman was benched for the Bills' first series on Sunday night due to a disciplinary matter. |
| 63. | Hollywood Brown KC vs. DET |
| 64. | *Michael Carter ARZ at IND Note: Carter was the lead back over Emari Demercado for most of the game. ***Carter was consistently the lead back in practice this week. SUNDAY MORNING REPORTING SUGGESTS BAM KNIGHT, RATHER THAN CARTER, IS GETTING THE START.*** |
| 65. | *Hassan Haskins LAC at MIA Note: Haskins and Kimani Vidal will take over the Chargers' running back duties with both Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris out. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that both Haskins and Vidal will factor in, and neither will be the lead back. |
| 66. | *Chase Brown CIN at GB Note: Brown is starting to lose some snaps to Samaje Perine. |
| 67. | Chris Olave NO vs. NE |
| 68. | Calvin Ridley TEN at LV |
| 69. | *Kendrick Bourne SF at TB Note: ***Bourne might lose some volume this week with Jauan Jennings back, but I still like him against the Bucs this week, especially with Ricky Pearsall still out.*** |
| 70. | Tee Higgins CIN at GB |
| 71. | *Quentin Johnston LAC at MIA Note: Johnston had his first big gaffe of the season, losing a fumble to kill a drive in the loss to the Commanders. Johnston (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Johnston was limited all week and is a game-time decision, with the expectation that he won't be able to go.*** |
| 72. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DET |
| 73. | *Mason Taylor NYJ vs. DEN Note: Taylor was targeted a whopping 12 times in the loss to the Cowboys. |
| 74. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. DET |
| 75. | *TreVeyon Henderson NE at NO Note: Teammate Antonio Gibson is out for the season with a torn ACL, but I'm still a little wary of Henderson's workload. |
| 76. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at JAX |
| 77. | *Emari Demercado ARZ at IND Note: Demercado was causing his fantasy owners angst even before his goal line gaffe, by his absence, losing out on the early snaps to Michael Carter. |
| 78. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. SF Note: Godwin (fibula) has missed both practices so far this week. ***Godwin has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 79. | Jameson Williams DET at KC |
| 80. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. PHI |
| 81. | *Elic Ayomanor TEN at LV Note: As Calvin Ridley rose, Ayomanor fell on Sunday, netting just two catches for 18 yards on four targets. |
| 82. | Josh Downs IND vs. ARI |
| 83. | Kayshon Boutte NE at NO |
| 84. | *Kendre Miller NO vs. NE Note: Miller had 10 carries and a season-high 39 percent snap share in the win over the Giants. Miller gets a slight bump up due to Alvin Kamara's ankle injury. |
| 85. | *Kenneth Gainwell PIT vs. CLE Note: Teammate Jaylen Warren's status in returning from a knee injury is undetermined yet. If Warren were to sit out, Gainwell would move into my top 30. Down a couple of notches with Warren fully practicing. |
| 86. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. BUF |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at CAR |
| 2. | Cameron Dicker LAC at MIA |
| 3. | Jake Bates DET at KC |
| 4. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. CLE |
| 5. | Jake Elliott PHI at NYG |
| 6. | Cam Little JAC vs. SEA |
| 7. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. SF |
| 8. | *Brandon McManus GB vs. CIN Note: McManus (quadriceps) was limited in Thursday's practice - he expects to play. |
| 9. | Wil Lutz DEN at NYJ |
| 10. | *Harrison Butker KC vs. DET Note: Even without a field goal attempt, Butker had a bad night on Monday, kicking the ball out of bounds on the Chiefs' final kickoff of the night, giving the Jaguars the ball on their own 40 to start what would be a game-winning drive. |
| 11. | Matt Gay WAS vs. CHI |
| 12. | Matt Prater BUF at ATL |
| 13. | *Jason Myers SEA at JAX Note: Myers had another miss in the loss to the Bucs, this time from 44 yards. He has three field goals missed so far this season. |
| 14. | Tyler Loop BAL vs. LAR |
| 15. | Ryan Fitzgerald CAR vs. DAL |
| 16. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. TEN |
| 17. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. DEN |
| 18. | Joshua Karty LA at BAL |
| 19. | Chad Ryland ARZ at IND |
| 20. | Cairo Santos CHI at WAS |
| 21. | Parker Romo ATL vs. BUF |
| 22. | Riley Patterson MIA vs. LAC |
| 23. | Eddy Pineiro SF at TB |
| 24. | *Michael Badgley IND vs. ARI Note: Badgley replaces Spencer Shrader (knee) on the Colts' roster. |
| 25. | *Joey Slye TEN at LV Note: Slye nearly sunk the Titans' comeback attempt by missing an extra point, but then later hit a short game-winning field goal. Slye (calf) has missed the first two practices of the week. Matthew Wright is on the Titans' practice squad as the backup. |
| 26. | Andy Borregales NE at NO |
| 27. | Jude McAtamney NYG vs. PHI |
| 28. | Evan McPherson CIN at GB |
| 29. | Blake Grupe NO vs. NE |
| 30. | Andre Szmyt CLE at PIT |
| 31. | *Spencer Shrader IND vs. ARI Note: Shrader is out for the season with a torn ACL and MCL after getting roughed on an extra point in the win over the Raiders. Michael Badgley will replace him. |
| 32. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at |
| 33. | Will Reichard MIN at |
Defenses
| 1. | Green Bay Packers vs. CIN |
| 2. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE Note: It's worth checking to see if someone might have cut the Steelers during the bye week. They draw the Browns and Bengals the next two weeks. |
| 3. | *New England Patriots at NO Note: The Pats' defense played well against Buffalo, and now gets the Saints, Titans and Browns the next three weeks. |
| 4. | Philadelphia Eagles at NYG |
| 5. | Denver Broncos at NYJ |
| 6. | *Los Angeles Rams at BAL Note: It's funny how different this week looks now compared to where it was at the start of the season, against the Ravens. |
| 7. | Indianapolis Colts vs. ARI |
| 8. | Cleveland Browns at PIT |
| 9. | Buffalo Bills at ATL |
| 10. | Los Angeles Chargers at MIA |
| 11. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SEA |
| 12. | Tennessee Titans at LV |
| 13. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. TEN |
| 14. | Washington Commanders vs. CHI |
| 15. | Seattle Seahawks at JAX |
| 16. | Dallas Cowboys at CAR |
| 17. | Atlanta Falcons vs. BUF |
| 18. | Chicago Bears at WAS |
| 19. | *Detroit Lions at KC Note: The Lions will be without Terrion Arnold (shoulder) for this big Sunday night game. |
| 20. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. DET |
| 21. | New York Giants vs. PHI |
| 22. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. SF |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints vs. NE |
| 24. | Arizona Cardinals at IND |
| 25. | San Francisco 49ers at TB |
| 26. | Miami Dolphins vs. LAC |
| 27. | Baltimore Ravens vs. LAR |
| 28. | New York Jets vs. DEN |
| 29. | Carolina Panthers vs. DAL |
| 30. | Cincinnati Bengals at GB |
