This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***MINNESOTA, PITTSBURGH, TAMPA BAY, and WASHINGTON on bye this week!!!***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 6:00 pm PT. We'll be back to that schedule next week, now that all of my baseball work is complete.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice.
I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
I repeat, ***MINNESOTA, PITTSBURGH, TAMPA BAY, and WASHINGTON on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Dal |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at Chi |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Det |
***MINNESOTA, PITTSBURGH, TAMPA BAY, and WASHINGTON on bye this week!!!***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 6:00 pm PT. We'll be back to that schedule next week, now that all of my baseball work is complete.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice.
I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
I repeat, ***MINNESOTA, PITTSBURGH, TAMPA BAY, and WASHINGTON on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Dal |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at Chi |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Det |
| 4. | Michael Vick PHI at NYG |
| 5. | Cam Newton CAR at Ari |
| 6. | Tom Brady NE at Cin Note: Looked like vintage Brady on Sunday night against the Falcons. |
| 7. | Philip Rivers SD at Oak Note: Doing all of this without Malcom Floyd or a meaningful contribution from Vincent Brown. |
| 8. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Den Note: Still just 6.6 yards per attempt this week. |
| 9. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Hou |
| 10. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Phi Note: This week will be a really good test to see if Eli can turn it around. |
| 11. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. NYJ |
| 12. | Russell Wilson SEA at Ind Note: Check into the status of his offensive line before starting. |
| 13. | *Terrelle Pryor OAK vs. SD Note: (Concussion) Confirmed as the starter. Matt Flynn is all the way down to third string. |
| 14. | Sam Bradford STL vs. Jax |
| 15. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. NO |
| 16. | Alex Smith KC at Ten |
| 17. | Matthew Stafford DET at GB Note: *** Big downgrade with Megatron out. *** |
| 18. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Bal Note: Rough time on Monday night, with three interceptions and a lost fumble. |
| 19. | *Matt Schaub HOU at SF Note: It's sort of silly that the Texans have to address whether Schaub is still the started, but address it they did. Six interceptions, three of which were pick-sixes. |
| 20. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Sea |
| 21. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. NE Note: The Bengals' weakest link? |
| 22. | Joe Flacco BAL at Mia |
| 23. | Geno Smith NYJ at Atl Note: Four turnovers in the loss, but the Jets are going to ride it out with the rookie. |
| 24. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Car |
| 25. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN vs. KC Note: Starting in place of the injured Locker. Rusty Smith will be the backup. |
| 26. | Blaine Gabbert JAC at StL Note: Double-agent Gabbert will remain the starter for another week. |
| 27. | *EJ Manuel BUF at Cle Note: *** Out four-to-eight weeks with an LCL strain. Ugh, part 2. *** |
| 28. | *Brian Hoyer CLE vs. Buf Note: Brandon Weeden has been cleared to play, but Hoyer will start Thursday night - of course. ***Out for the season - ugh. *** |
| 29. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. KC Note: Hip injury that will keep him out multiple weeks, though the Titans don't believe it will knock him out for the season. |
Running Backs
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at NYG |
| 2. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ind |
| 3. | Matt Forte CHI vs. NO |
| 4. | Reggie Bush DET at GB |
| 5. | Frank Gore SF vs. Hou |
| 6. | *Arian Foster HOU at SF Note: *** Listed as probable with thumb and back injuries. *** |
| 7. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. KC |
| 8. | *Jamaal Charles KC at Ten Note: Dealing with 'extensive' blisters on his feet. Expected to be fine for Week 5 against Tennessee. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 9. | David Wilson NYG vs. Phi Note: Getting more carries, could burst big this week now that the Giants have released Scott. This could be your last chance to buy low. |
| 10. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Den |
| 11. | *Ray Rice BAL at Mia Note: Did not aggravate his hip flexor injury, but used quite sparingly by the Ravens in the loss. |
| 12. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at StL |
| 13. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Atl |
| 14. | *Eddie Lacy GB vs. Det Note: Coach Mike McCarthy said that Lacy (concussion) is a full-go this week. Full practice again Thursday, expected to start, and Starks is out. |
| 15. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Dal |
| 16. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. NE |
| 17. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Sea Note: Just 60 yards on his 20 carries. Blech. |
| 18. | *LeGarrette Blount NE at Cin Note: *** Starting with Ridley out this week. *** |
| 19. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. NYJ |
| 20. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Bal |
| 21. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ari |
| 22. | Darren Sproles NO at Chi |
| 23. | *Rashad Jennings OAK vs. SD Note: Caught eight passes with McFadden and Reece both out. Could start Sunday night. McFadden not practicing yet. |
| 24. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited both Monday and Tuesday in practice, but adamantly believes that he'll be able to play Thursday night. Listed as probable, likely to start even if Spiller plays. |
| 25. | Willis McGahee CLE vs. Buf |
| 26. | Danny Woodhead SD at Oak |
| 27. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Oak Note: *** Limited at practice Friday with a hamstring issue, but listed as probable. *** |
| 28. | Joique Bell DET at GB |
| 29. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. NYJ |
| 30. | *Brandon Bolden NE at Cin Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday, but Ridley hasn't yet practiced this week. *** Listed as questionable, as is Leon Washington. *** |
| 31. | *Bernard Pierce BAL at Mia Note: Pierce is dealing with a strained calf. He and Ray Rice were virtually ignored in the loss to Buffalo, perhaps because of the injury? |
| 32. | Ben Tate HOU at SF Note: Was buried after losing a fumble in the third quarter against Seattle. |
| 33. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Car Note: He's the Cardinals' best back right now, but Mendenhall is still getting more work. |
| 34. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NE |
| 35. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Cle Note: Suffered an ankle injury in Week 4, couldn't practice Monday or Tuesday and will be a game-time decision Thursday night. Still questionable and a game-time decision, but looking more positive that he'll at least play. |
| 36. | *Donald Brown IND vs. Sea Note: Could have a much bigger role if Ahmad Bradshaw's neck problem persists. |
| 37. | Bryce Brown PHI at NYG |
| 38. | Ronnie Hillman DEN at Dal |
| 39. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Car |
| 40. | *Zac Stacy STL vs. Jax Note: *** The latest reports suggest that Stacy could be the guy getting the first choice for the Rams this week. *** |
| 41. | Pierre Thomas NO at Chi |
| 42. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Buf Note: (Thigh) Full practice Tuesday, probable for Thursday. |
| 43. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Hou |
| 44. | Jackie Battle TEN vs. KC |
| 45. | *Johnathan Franklin GB vs. Det Note: Bad timing award - has his breakout, but loses a fumble, then has the bye week, which allows Lacy enough time to heal. With Starks out, at least Franklin will be the backup. |
| 46. | *Tashard Choice BUF at Cle Note: It looks like Fred Jackson at least will be able to play, so Choice looks at best to be the backup Thursday night. |
| 47. | Khiry Robinson NO at Chi Note: The Saints will do just about anything to make sure Pierre Thomas doesn't get 10+ carries in a game. |
| 48. | Bobby Rainey CLE vs. Buf |
| 49. | *Kenjon Barner CAR at Ari Note: Could get his first NFL game action this week. |
| 50. | *Mike Goodson NYJ at Atl Note: Returns from suspension this week. |
| 51. | *Benny Cunningham STL vs. Jax Note: Richardson's job is in question. I'm seeing some big speculative bids on Cunningham, but he's just one of four potential options. |
| 52. | Montee Ball DEN at Dal |
| 53. | Jordan Todman JAC at StL |
| 54. | Robert Turbin SEA at Ind |
| 55. | Michael Bush CHI vs. NO |
| 56. | Knile Davis KC at Ten |
| 57. | *Daryl Richardson STL vs. Jax Note: Might not even start. Foot seems to be an issue still. |
| 58. | *Leon Washington NE at Cin Note: Inactive with a thigh injury last week, and Bolden's emergence makes him somewhat redundant. *** Listed as questionable, but Ridley is out and Bolden is also listed as questionable. *** |
| 59. | *Isaiah Pead STL vs. Jax Note: Healthy scratch last week. Could be active and have a bigger role this week. |
| 60. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Bal |
| 61. | *Chris Ivory NYJ at Atl Note: Working on positional drills - might play this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 62. | *Marcel Reece OAK vs. SD Note: Knee injury - won't need surgery. *** Listed as questionable, got some work in at practice this week. *** |
| 63. | Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Phi |
| 64. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Den |
| 65. | Mike Tolbert CAR at Ari |
| 66. | Mikel Leshoure DET at GB |
| 67. | Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Car |
| 68. | Justin Forsett JAC at StL |
| 69. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. SD Note: Early hamstring injury was a killer, but it's not as if we didn't know what we were getting into with him. 'Not serious' according to the team, but they did not give a timetable, and they play Sunday night. Coach Allen said that he doesn't necessarily need to practice to play, but he hasn't practiced yet. That it's also an 11:30 pm ET game makes it that much tougher. *** Listed as doubtful. *** |
| 70. | *Stevan Ridley NE at Cin Note: Ran well at least (11-for-53) with the carries he got. Varying reports on whether it's a knee or a thigh injury, but no practice yet this week. *** Declared out for the week. *** |
| 71. | *James Starks GB vs. Det Note: (Knee) Was not at practice Monday. Ruled out for this week. |
| 72. | *Mark Ingram NO at Chi Note: (Toe) Still not practicing. *** Out again this week. *** |
| 73. | *Shonn Greene TEN vs. KC Note: (Knee) Not practicing yet. |
| 74. | *Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. Sea Note: (Neck) We'll have to see him practice before moving him back up. Visiting a specialist to see if he needs season-ending surgery. |
| 75. | *Steven Jackson ATL vs. NYJ Note: (Thigh) Did not practice Tuesday, seems unlikely to play again this week. *** Officially declared out. *** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Dal |
| 2. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Den |
| 3. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited again in practice Thursday. |
| 4. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. NO Note: Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot injury that is considered 'not serious' and he's considered day-to-day. Friday could be more revealing. *** Practiced on Friday, active this week. *** |
| 5. | Wes Welker DEN at Dal |
| 6. | A.J. Green CIN vs. NE |
| 7. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Phi |
| 8. | *Eric Decker DEN at Dal Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 9. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 10. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det |
| 11. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at NYG Note: Banged up a couple of times against the Broncos but was back in there quickly each time. |
| 12. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Buf |
| 13. | *Andre Johnson HOU at SF Note: Pulled through the shin injury just fine. Limited practice Thursday. *** Limited all week, but will play Sunday night. *** |
| 14. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Sea |
| 15. | Marques Colston NO at Chi |
| 16. | Torrey Smith BAL at Mia |
| 17. | Julian Edelman NE at Cin |
| 18. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Car |
| 19. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Hou |
| 20. | Steve Smith CAR at Ari |
| 21. | James Jones GB vs. Det |
| 22. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Ten Note: Late touchdown bailed us out of another bad game. |
| 23. | Nate Washington TEN vs. KC |
| 24. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Phi Note: I'm really trying hard not to overreact here, but I have to downgrade him. |
| 25. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Active this week. *** |
| 26. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Bal |
| 27. | Eddie Royal SD at Oak |
| 28. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. SD |
| 29. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Sea |
| 30. | Donnie Avery KC at Ten Note: Low output despite getting 10 targets. |
| 31. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. NO |
| 32. | *Justin Blackmon JAC at StL Note: Returns from suspension this week. *** I'm giving Blackmon a small bump because Shorts wasn't able to practice all week. *** |
| 33. | *Roddy White ATL vs. NYJ Note: Small progress - was on the field for 74 of 76 snaps. Limited in Thursday's practice, as per usual. *** Limited all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 34. | Sidney Rice SEA at Ind |
| 35. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. NE |
| 36. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Bal |
| 37. | *Robert Woods BUF at Cle Note: Could get extra targets again if Stevie Johnson is limited. |
| 38. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Den |
| 39. | Keenan Allen SD at Oak |
| 40. | *Danny Amendola NE at Cin Note: (Groin) Could return against the Bengals this week. Still limited in practice. *** Expected to give it a go this week. *** |
| 41. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at StL Note: At least the targets are still there, but Gabbert instead of Henne is just killing his value. Groin injury, not considered serious. *** Didn't practice all week, but active against the Rams. *** |
| 42. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Phi |
| 43. | Golden Tate SEA at Ind |
| 44. | Chris Givens STL vs. Jax |
| 45. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Atl Note: Could be very busy with both Holmes and Hill out this week. *** Hill is going to play - bumping Kerley down. *** |
| 46. | *Steve Johnson BUF at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice, which is becoming commonplace. But does he draw Joe Haden? Active Thursday. |
| 47. | Rod Streater OAK vs. SD |
| 48. | *Ryan Broyles DET at GB Note: *** Going to have to be more involved with Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson both out. *** |
| 49. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Jax |
| 50. | *Aaron Dobson NE at Cin Note: Dealing with a sore back and neck. *** Active this week after being listed as questionable. *** |
| 51. | Tavon Austin STL vs. Jax |
| 52. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Ari |
| 53. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at SF |
| 54. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Car |
| 55. | Kenny Stills NO at Chi |
| 56. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. NYJ |
| 57. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. KC |
| 58. | Darrius Heyward-Bey IND vs. Sea |
| 59. | *Stephen Hill NYJ at Atl Note: Suffered a concussion on the first series against Tennessee and is not expected to play Monday night. Did not practice Thursday. *** Cleared for contact, looks like he'll play Monday night. *** |
| 60. | *Kris Durham DET at GB Note: *** More targets with Megatron out. *** |
| 61. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Car |
| 62. | Vincent Brown SD at Oak |
| 63. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. KC Note: (Ribs) Missed the game last week, but expected to be a full go in Wednesday's practice. |
| 64. | Riley Cooper PHI at NYG |
| 65. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ind |
| 66. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. KC |
| 67. | *Brandon Gibson MIA vs. Bal Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. *** Limited all week but active this week. *** |
| 68. | Ace Sanders JAC at StL |
| 69. | Jason Avant PHI at NYG |
| 70. | Davone Bess CLE vs. Buf |
| 71. | Kyle Williams SF vs. Hou |
| 72. | Greg Little CLE vs. Buf |
| 73. | Clyde Gates NYJ at Atl |
| 74. | Dexter McCluster KC at Ten |
| 75. | Jon Baldwin SF vs. Hou |
| 76. | Patrick Edwards DET at GB |
| 77. | Kevin Ogletree DET at GB |
| 78. | Ted Ginn CAR at Ari |
| 79. | *Marlon Brown BAL at Mia Note: Suffered a hamstring injury against the Bills. Sat out Thursday's practice with a thigh injury. *** Inactive this week. *** |
| 80. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. Den Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Sunday, but has been able to run the past two days. Said to be improving, but has not practiced yet. *** Out again this week. *** |
| 81. | *Lance Moore NO at Chi Note: Sat out Monday night with a wrist injury. Still not practicing. |
| 82. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ at Atl Note: From bad to worse - out multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. Did not practice Thursday. |
| 83. | *Calvin Johnson DET at GB Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday, but he's missed plenty of practices this year. *** Huge game-day inactive. *** |
| 84. | *Malcom Floyd SD at Oak Note: (Neck) Going on IR for the season. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO at Chi |
| 2. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Buf |
| 3. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
| 4. | Greg Olsen CAR at Ari Note: Love the matchup vs. Arizona this week. |
| 5. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. NO Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 6. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. NYJ |
| 7. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Den |
| 8. | *Owen Daniels HOU at SF Note: (Knee) Limited Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 9. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited in practice this week so far. *** Listed as questionable after being limited all week. *** |
| 10. | Julius Thomas DEN at Dal |
| 11. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Bal |
| 12. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Sea |
| 13. | Jared Cook STL vs. Jax |
| 14. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. Det Note: Concussion - did not practice Monday. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 15. | Brandon Myers NYG vs. Phi Note: Just one target last week - OL issues dragging him down? |
| 16. | Scott Chandler BUF at Cle |
| 17. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. SD |
| 18. | Dallas Clark BAL at Mia |
| 19. | Zach Ertz PHI at NYG |
| 20. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. NE |
| 21. | Sean McGrath KC at Ten Note: Taking advantage of the Chiefs' injuries at TE. |
| 22. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at GB |
| 23. | Brent Celek PHI at NYG |
| 24. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. NE |
| 25. | Ed Dickson BAL at Mia |
| 26. | *Kellen Winslow NYJ at Atl Note: Could be very busy also with Hill and Holmes out. *** (Knee) Did not practice Saturday, questionable for the Monday night game. *** |
| 27. | Tony Scheffler DET at GB |
| 28. | Ben Watson NO at Chi |
| 29. | Rob Housler ARZ vs. Car |
| 30. | Garrett Graham HOU at SF Note: More than just a TD vulture. |
| 31. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ at Atl |
| 32. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. KC Note: Caught a touchdown but suffered a rib contusion. |
| 33. | Joel Dreessen DEN at Dal |
| 34. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at StL Note: (Calf) Left in the first quarter against the Colts. Has not practiced yet this week. |
| 35. | *Anthony Fasano KC at Ten |
| 36. | *Zach Miller SEA at Ind Note: *** Inactive this week with a hamstring injury. *** |
| 37. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Cin Note: Now targeting Week 6? The second-worst case scenario (worst case - re-injury) is coming to fruition. The tea leaves remain difficult to read - Gronk was limited in practice Thursday again, but the team released Zach Sudfeld. *** Out again this week. *** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at NYG |
| 2. | *Calvin Johnson DET at GB Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday, but he's missed plenty of practices this year. *** Huge game-day inactive. *** |
| 3. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Dal |
| 4. | Jimmy Graham NO at Chi |
| 5. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Den |
| 6. | Matt Forte CHI vs. NO |
| 7. | Reggie Bush DET at GB |
| 8. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ind |
| 9. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited again in practice Thursday. |
| 10. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. NO Note: Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot injury that is considered 'not serious' and he's considered day-to-day. Friday could be more revealing. *** Practiced on Friday, active this week. *** |
| 11. | Wes Welker DEN at Dal |
| 12. | Frank Gore SF vs. Hou |
| 13. | *Jamaal Charles KC at Ten Note: Dealing with 'extensive' blisters on his feet. Expected to be fine for Week 5 against Tennessee. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 14. | *Arian Foster HOU at SF Note: *** Listed as probable with thumb and back injuries. *** |
| 15. | A.J. Green CIN vs. NE |
| 16. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Phi |
| 17. | *Eric Decker DEN at Dal Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 18. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 19. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det |
| 20. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Buf |
| 21. | David Wilson NYG vs. Phi Note: Getting more carries, could burst big this week now that the Giants have released Scott. This could be your last chance to buy low. |
| 22. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Den |
| 23. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at StL |
| 24. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at NYG Note: Banged up a couple of times against the Broncos but was back in there quickly each time. |
| 25. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Buf |
| 26. | *Andre Johnson HOU at SF Note: Pulled through the shin injury just fine. Limited practice Thursday. *** Limited all week, but will play Sunday night. *** |
| 27. | Darren Sproles NO at Chi |
| 28. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Atl |
| 29. | *Eddie Lacy GB vs. Det Note: Coach Mike McCarthy said that Lacy (concussion) is a full-go this week. Full practice again Thursday, expected to start, and Starks is out. |
| 30. | *Ray Rice BAL at Mia Note: Did not aggravate his hip flexor injury, but used quite sparingly by the Ravens in the loss. |
| 31. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
| 32. | Greg Olsen CAR at Ari Note: Love the matchup vs. Arizona this week. |
| 33. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Dal |
| 34. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. KC |
| 35. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. NE |
| 36. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Sea |
| 37. | Marques Colston NO at Chi |
| 38. | Torrey Smith BAL at Mia |
| 39. | Julian Edelman NE at Cin |
| 40. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. NO Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 41. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. NYJ |
| 42. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Sea Note: Just 60 yards on his 20 carries. Blech. |
| 43. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Oak Note: *** Limited at practice Friday with a hamstring issue, but listed as probable. *** |
| 44. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. NYJ |
| 45. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Bal |
| 46. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Car |
| 47. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Hou |
| 48. | Steve Smith CAR at Ari |
| 49. | James Jones GB vs. Det |
| 50. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Ten Note: Late touchdown bailed us out of another bad game. |
| 51. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Active this week. *** |
| 52. | Nate Washington TEN vs. KC |
| 53. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Atl Note: Could be very busy with both Holmes and Hill out this week. *** Hill is going to play - bumping Kerley down. *** |
| 54. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at StL Note: At least the targets are still there, but Gabbert instead of Henne is just killing his value. Groin injury, not considered serious. *** Didn't practice all week, but active against the Rams. *** |
| 55. | *Steve Johnson BUF at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice, which is becoming commonplace. But does he draw Joe Haden? Active Thursday. |
| 56. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Den |
| 57. | *Owen Daniels HOU at SF Note: (Knee) Limited Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 58. | *Rashad Jennings OAK vs. SD Note: Caught eight passes with McFadden and Reece both out. Could start Sunday night. McFadden not practicing yet. |
| 59. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ari |
| 60. | *Stevan Ridley NE at Cin Note: Ran well at least (11-for-53) with the carries he got. Varying reports on whether it's a knee or a thigh injury, but no practice yet this week. *** Declared out for the week. *** |
| 61. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Phi Note: I'm really trying hard not to overreact here, but I have to downgrade him. |
| 62. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Bal |
| 63. | Eddie Royal SD at Oak |
| 64. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. SD |
| 65. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Sea |
| 66. | Donnie Avery KC at Ten Note: Low output despite getting 10 targets. |
| 67. | Sidney Rice SEA at Ind |
| 68. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. NO |
| 69. | *Vernon Davis SF vs. Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited in practice this week so far. *** Listed as questionable after being limited all week. *** |
| 70. | Julius Thomas DEN at Dal |
| 71. | Charles Clay MIA vs. Bal |
| 72. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. NE |
| 73. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Bal |
| 74. | *Robert Woods BUF at Cle Note: Could get extra targets again if Stevie Johnson is limited. |
| 75. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited both Monday and Tuesday in practice, but adamantly believes that he'll be able to play Thursday night. Listed as probable, likely to start even if Spiller plays. |
| 76. | Willis McGahee CLE vs. Buf |
| 77. | Joique Bell DET at GB |
| 78. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. NYJ |
| 79. | Danny Woodhead SD at Oak |
| 80. | *Bernard Pierce BAL at Mia Note: Pierce is dealing with a strained calf. He and Ray Rice were virtually ignored in the loss to Buffalo, perhaps because of the injury? |
| 81. | Ben Tate HOU at SF Note: Was buried after losing a fumble in the third quarter against Seattle. |
| 82. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Car Note: He's the Cardinals' best back right now, but Mendenhall is still getting more work. |
| 83. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Phi |
| 84. | Golden Tate SEA at Ind |
| 85. | Chris Givens STL vs. Jax |
| 86. | Rod Streater OAK vs. SD |
| 87. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Jax |
| 88. | *Aaron Dobson NE at Cin Note: Dealing with a sore back and neck. *** Active this week after being listed as questionable. *** |
| 89. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Sea |
| 90. | Jared Cook STL vs. Jax |
| 91. | *Brandon Bolden NE at Cin Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday, but Ridley hasn't yet practiced this week. *** Listed as questionable, as is Leon Washington. *** |
| 92. | Bryce Brown PHI at NYG |
| 93. | *Donald Brown IND vs. Sea Note: Could have a much bigger role if Ahmad Bradshaw's neck problem persists. |
| 94. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NE |
| 95. | *Roddy White ATL vs. NYJ Note: Small progress - was on the field for 74 of 76 snaps. Limited in Thursday's practice, as per usual. *** Limited all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 96. | Tavon Austin STL vs. Jax |
| 97. | *Marlon Brown BAL at Mia Note: Suffered a hamstring injury against the Bills. Sat out Thursday's practice with a thigh injury. *** Inactive this week. *** |
| 98. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Den |
| 99. | Keenan Allen SD at Oak |
| 100. | *Justin Blackmon JAC at StL Note: Returns from suspension this week. *** I'm giving Blackmon a small bump because Shorts wasn't able to practice all week. *** |
| 101. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at SF |
| 102. | Brandon Myers NYG vs. Phi Note: Just one target last week - OL issues dragging him down? |
| 103. | Scott Chandler BUF at Cle |
| 104. | *LeGarrette Blount NE at Cin Note: *** Starting with Ridley out this week. *** |
| 105. | Ronnie Hillman DEN at Dal |
| 106. | Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Car |
| 107. | *Daryl Richardson STL vs. Jax Note: Might not even start. Foot seems to be an issue still. |
| 108. | Pierre Thomas NO at Chi |
| 109. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Cle Note: Suffered an ankle injury in Week 4, couldn't practice Monday or Tuesday and will be a game-time decision Thursday night. Still questionable and a game-time decision, but looking more positive that he'll at least play. |
| 110. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Buf Note: (Thigh) Full practice Tuesday, probable for Thursday. |
| 111. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Hou |
| 112. | *Ryan Broyles DET at GB Note: *** Going to have to be more involved with Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson both out. *** |
| 113. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Car |
| 114. | Kenny Stills NO at Chi |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Cin |
| 2. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. NYJ |
| 3. | *Matt Prater DEN at Dal Note: Limited in practice with a calf injury. |
| 4. | Alex Henery PHI at NYG |
| 5. | Justin Tucker BAL at Mia |
| 6. | David Akers DET at GB |
| 7. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Ind |
| 8. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. SD |
| 9. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. NO |
| 10. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. NE |
| 11. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Sea |
| 12. | Garrett Hartley NO at Chi Note: Had his second miss of the year. |
| 13. | Nick Novak SD at Oak |
| 14. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Det |
| 15. | Graham Gano CAR at Ari |
| 16. | Randy Bullock HOU at SF |
| 17. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Den |
| 18. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. KC |
| 19. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Jax |
| 20. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. Bal |
| 21. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Hou |
| 22. | Ryan Succop KC at Ten |
| 23. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Car |
| 24. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Cle |
| 25. | Nick Folk NYJ at Atl |
| 26. | *Josh Brown NYG vs. Phi Note: Missed his only attempt. Again. |
| 27. | *Billy Cundiff CLE vs. Buf Note: (Quad) Played through the injury - missed two kicks early on, then nailed a 49-yarder late. Active again Thursday night. |
| 28. | Josh Scobee JAC at StL |
| 29. | *Dustin Hopkins BUF at Cle Note: (Groin) Still out. |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks at Ind |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs at Ten |
| 3. | *St. Louis Rams vs. Jax Note: T.J. McDonald out 6-8 weeks with a fractured leg. |
| 4. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NYJ |
| 5. | Baltimore Ravens at Mia |
| 6. | Cleveland Browns vs. Buf |
| 7. | Denver Broncos at Dal |
| 8. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. Car Note: Daryl Washington returns from suspension this week. |
| 9. | *San Diego Chargers at Oak Note: Dwight Freeney out for the season with a torn quad. |
| 10. | *New England Patriots at Cin Note: Vince Willfork out for the season with torn Achilles' heel. |
| 11. | *Miami Dolphins vs. Bal Note: Missed Cameron Wake (knee) badly Monday night. |
| 12. | New Orleans Saints at Chi |
| 13. | Tennessee Titans vs. KC |
| 14. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Hou |
| 15. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. NE |
| 16. | Carolina Panthers at Ari |
| 17. | *Buffalo Bills at Cle Note: Mario Williams limited by an ankle injury, but Jairus Byrd (foot) could return. |
| 18. | New York Jets at Atl |
| 19. | *Houston Texans at SF Note: Brian Cushing is going through the concussion protocol. |
| 20. | Green Bay Packers vs. Det |
| 21. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Sea |
| 22. | Oakland Raiders vs. SD |
| 23. | Detroit Lions at GB |
| 24. | Philadelphia Eagles at NYG |
| 25. | Jacksonville Jaguars at StL |
| 26. | Chicago Bears vs. NO |
| 27. | New York Giants vs. Phi |
| 28. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. Den Note: DeMarcus Ware is receiving treatment for his injured back. |
