This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***Massive bye week - BALTIMORE, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, SAN DIEGO and TENNESSEE are all 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.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
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, ***BALTIMORE, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, SAN DIEGO and TENNESSEE on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Min |
| 2. | *Peyton Manning DEN vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. ***Chris Mortensen reports that Manning is dealing with two sprained ankles, one of which is a high ankle sprain.*** |
| 3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Buf |
| 4. | Robert Griffin WAS at Den |
| 5. | Tony Romo DAL at Det |
| 6. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
| 7. | Matthew Stafford |
***Massive bye week - BALTIMORE, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, SAN DIEGO and TENNESSEE are all 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.
This article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, followed by two updates later in the week, usually on Thursday and then Sunday morning.
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, ***BALTIMORE, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, SAN DIEGO and TENNESSEE on bye this week!!!***
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Min |
| 2. | *Peyton Manning DEN vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. ***Chris Mortensen reports that Manning is dealing with two sprained ankles, one of which is a high ankle sprain.*** |
| 3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Buf |
| 4. | Robert Griffin WAS at Den |
| 5. | Tony Romo DAL at Det |
| 6. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
| 7. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Dal Note: Benefited from the healthy return of Megatron and by the Bengals' loss of Leon Hall. |
| 8. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Jax Note: We saw more zone-read by Kaepernick against the Titans than we've seen in a long time. |
| 9. | Russell Wilson SEA at StL |
| 10. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NYG Note: (Hamstring) Took the first-team reps Tuesday, but still isn't sure if he'll be able to start. Full practice again Thursday. Still concerned about his lack of bravado earlier in the week, but he's trending upward at least. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Oak |
| 12. | Matt Ryan ATL at Ari |
| 13. | *Tom Brady NE vs. Mia Note: Only 228 yards on 47 attempts despite Gronk's return. (Shoulder) Limited practice participant Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 14. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Atl |
| 15. | *Chad Henne JAC vs. SF Note: Still starting even with Blaine Gabbert returning to practice. |
| 16. | Eli Manning NYG at Phi Note: Made to look better merely based on the ineptitude of Josh Freeman, but 200 yards and a pick on 39 attempts is not what we'd call good. Was lucky not to throw a pick-six in the game, too. |
| 17. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. NYJ Note: Has back-to-back 300-yard, three-touchdown games, though he's still having trouble with the deep ball. |
| 18. | Terrelle Pryor OAK vs. Pit |
| 19. | Geno Smith NYJ at Cin |
| 20. | Thaddeus Lewis BUF at NO |
| 21. | Alex Smith KC vs. Cle |
| 22. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA at NE Note: Awful early, stronger in the middle, but overwhelmed by the Bills' pass rush late. The OL woes weren't fixed during the bye. (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 23. | *Christian Ponder MIN vs. GB Note: Josh Freeman has a concussion, so it's likely that Ponder will start. |
| 24. | Mike Glennon TB vs. Car Note: Short week, playing against a tough defense. |
| 25. | *Jason Campbell CLE at KC Note: Starting ahead of Weeden this week. |
| 26. | *Kellen Clemens STL vs. Sea Note: Starting in place of the injured Sam Bradford. |
| 27. | *Brady Quinn STL vs. Sea Note: Signed to be the backup to Kellen Clemens with Bradford out. Austin Davis will be the third QB. |
| 28. | *Brandon Weeden CLE at KC Note: Some possibility that the Browns will choose Jason Campbell over Weeden this week. Benched this week. |
| 29. | *Nick Foles PHI vs. NYG Note: Suffered a concussion against the Cowboys, did not practice Tuesday. Doing some conditioning work, but not yet cleared to practice. *** Officially out. *** |
| 30. | *Josh Freeman MIN vs. GB Note: Gets to follow up his dumpster fire performance on Monday night with another prime time start, this time on Sunday night against the Packers. Suffered a concussion Monday night, and while he's making progress in his recovery, he's unlikely to play Sunday night. Christian Ponder is more likely to start. *** Officially out, Matt Cassel will be the backup. *** |
| 31. | *Sam Bradford STL vs. Sea Note: Torn ACL, out for the season. Kellen Clemens will start this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Cle |
| 2. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 3. | Eddie Lacy GB at Min |
| 4. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL |
| 5. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG |
| 6. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Was |
| 7. | Alfred Morris WAS at Den Note: Ran well but lost the goal line carries to Roy Helu last week - don't expect this to be a permanent arrangement. |
| 8. | *Frank Gore SF at Jax Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. If the game becomes a blowout, he could sit out some of the second half. Full practice Thursday, though. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 9. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Oak Note: Averaged 4.9 yards per carry against the Ravens - looks good out there. |
| 10. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Did not practice Friday, but expected to play Sunday. |
| 11. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Mia |
| 12. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NO Note: Aggravated a sprained MCL in the win over the Dolphins, yet plugged on after a brief absence in the game. Sat out Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday, while Spiller was held out. ***Bumped up with Spiller out.*** |
| 13. | Zac Stacy STL vs. Sea |
| 14. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SF |
| 15. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Able to practice Monday, expected to be pretty close to full strength after the bye. |
| 16. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Buf |
| 17. | *Peyton Hillis NYG at Phi Note: Best description of his game Monday night on Twitter? 'Looks as if he's pulling an ice truck.' Still, he was better than Cox, and was active in the passing game. ***Brandon Jacobs is doubtful, Hillis will start again.*** |
| 18. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Atl Note: Ranking up with Mendenhall sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 19. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. NYJ |
| 20. | *Steven Jackson ATL at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Slated to return to practice this week. Limited Wednesday & Thursday, but pointing towards returning. With the late game Sunday, potential screw job coming. |
| 21. | *Chris Ivory NYJ at Cin Note: Had a whopping 34 carries in the win over the Pats, with just three for Powell. |
| 22. | Lamar Miller MIA at NE |
| 23. | *Joseph Randle DAL at Det Note: Status really unstable. Could start and get lots of carries, or could be absolutely buried. ***Murray out, Dunbar active. Randle expected to start, but how much work will he actually get? |
| 24. | *Mike James TB vs. Car Note: Expected to 'shoulder' the load with Doug Martin out. |
| 25. | *Lance Dunbar DAL at Det Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday, though reports earlier in the week suggested that he would play. ***Listed as probable, and now Murray is out.*** |
| 26. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NYJ |
| 27. | *Willis McGahee CLE at KC Note: (Knees) Sat out practice Thursday. |
| 28. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: Big flop in a great matchup, and now Stewart is approaching his return. The outlook appears grim. |
| 29. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Ari Note: The Falcons' run-blocking is a real problem, but at least Rodgers is so active in the passing game. ***Downgraded here with Steven Jackson probable.*** |
| 30. | Roy Helu WAS at Den Note: While the goal line carries were a bit of a fluke, it's not a fluke that he's getting good work - only on the field for 10 fewer snaps than Morris so far this year. |
| 31. | *Brandon Bolden NE vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Limited Thursday. ***Limited again Friday.*** |
| 32. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Buf |
| 33. | Kendall Hunter SF at Jax Note: Might get extra reps this week because of the opponent, and because Gore has a sore ankle. |
| 34. | Khiry Robinson NO vs. Buf Note: Whose number will come up this week? |
| 35. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Just three carries last week. |
| 36. | *Marcel Reece OAK vs. Pit Note: Team wants to get Reece more touches, we'll see how that desire translates. |
| 37. | Daniel Thomas MIA at NE |
| 38. | *Joique Bell DET vs. Dal Note: Played pretty well despite dealing with sore ribs. |
| 39. | *Tashard Choice BUF at NO Note: Bumped up with Spiller sitting out Thursday's practice. |
| 40. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at KC |
| 41. | *Michael Cox NYG at Phi |
| 42. | Mike Tolbert CAR at TB Note: Much to DeAngelo Williams' chagrin, Tolbert had 13 carries and a touchdown against St. Louis. |
| 43. | Anthony Dixon SF at Jax Note: Small bump because of the opponent and because of Gore's ankle. |
| 44. | Phillip Tanner DAL at Det Note: Goal line vulture. |
| 45. | Felix Jones PIT at Oak |
| 46. | *James Starks GB at Min Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 47. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. GB |
| 48. | *C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Was Note: ***Active with Ronnie Hillman getting shelved.*** |
| 49. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Mia |
| 50. | Johnathan Franklin GB at Min Note: Already getting marginalized by Lacy, now could be even less of the picture if Starks can play this week. |
| 51. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. NYG |
| 52. | Daryl Richardson STL vs. Sea |
| 53. | Brian Leonard TB vs. Car |
| 54. | Kenjon Barner CAR at TB |
| 55. | *Montee Ball DEN vs. Was Note: Not a single carry Sunday night, though the Broncos trailed for most of the game and thus were in a passing mode. |
| 56. | Jordan Todman JAC vs. SF |
| 57. | Robert Turbin SEA at StL |
| 58. | Knile Davis KC vs. Cle |
| 59. | Leon Washington NE vs. Mia |
| 60. | Mikel Leshoure DET vs. Dal |
| 61. | *Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Atl Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. His status is relevant with Mendenhall missing practice Thursday. |
| 62. | Justin Forsett JAC vs. SF |
| 63. | Rashad Jennings OAK vs. Pit |
| 64. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NO Note: According to coach Doug Marrone, Spiller's ankle injury has 'everything to do' with his poor production. Ok, that's great - we've got a reason. Now when we can we expect him fully healthy? He's quickly approaching Roddy White territory - hurting his value by playing through it. Did not practice Thursday - appears to be difference of opinion between Spiller and the coaching staff about his health. Possible that the Bills could rest him this week. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 65. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at Det Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Though some reports point towards him playing, he's an uncertain option for this week. The team later reiterated Thursday that Murray is in line to play. *** Ruled out after testing his knee in warmups. *** |
| 66. | *Jason Snelling ATL at Ari Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Value slipping anyhow with Steven Jackson getting close to returning. ***Out this week.*** |
| 67. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Was Note: Hillman's lost fumble, the latest in a series of fumbles, could hurt his playing time. ***Inactive this week, in favor of C.J. Anderson.*** |
| 68. | *Brandon Jacobs NYG at Phi Note: (Hamstring) 'Hoping and praying' that he can return this week after sitting out the Monday night game. Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful, but did travel with the team.*** |
| 69. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Atl Note: (Toe) Has not practiced this week. *** Will not play this week. *** |
| 70. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB Note: (Ankle) Expected to practice this week, though with a short week, he may not play. |
| 71. | *Isaiah Pead STL vs. Sea |
| 72. | *Benny Cunningham STL vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 73. | *David Wilson NYG at Phi |
| 74. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Buf Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 75. | *Doug Martin TB vs. Car Note: Torn shoulder labrum, out indefinitely. Not yet willing to concede he's out for the season, but right now working on building strength in shoulder, will not play Thursday night. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. Dal |
| 2. | *Wes Welker DEN vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday. |
| 3. | Dez Bryant DAL at Det |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN vs. NYJ |
| 5. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Was |
| 6. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
| 7. | Victor Cruz NYG at Phi |
| 8. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Car |
| 9. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG Note: Injured his ankle against the Cowboys but later returned. |
| 10. | Antonio Brown PIT at Oak |
| 11. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Den |
| 12. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Atl Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 13. | *Eric Decker DEN vs. Was Note: (Toe) Full practice Thursday. |
| 14. | Josh Gordon CLE at KC |
| 15. | *Justin Blackmon JAC vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Wednesday, back in practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 16. | Harry Douglas ATL at Ari |
| 17. | Marques Colston NO vs. Buf |
| 18. | *Jarrett Boykin GB at Min Note: Strong game with Randall Cobb and James Jones out. |
| 19. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Pit Note: I'd like him better in a different matchup. |
| 20. | Terrance Williams DAL at Det |
| 21. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 22. | Steve Johnson BUF at NO |
| 23. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Phi Note: Had finger x-rays following Monday night's game. Not on this week's initial injury report. |
| 24. | Anquan Boldin SF at Jax |
| 25. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. SF Note: Played through a clavicle injury, had a couple of key drops, but still had eight catches on 13 drops. Sat out Wednesday, back in practice Thursday. |
| 26. | *Steve Smith CAR at TB Note: Minor knee injury in practice, but active Thursday night. |
| 27. | Rueben Randle NYG at Phi |
| 28. | Sidney Rice SEA at StL |
| 29. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. GB |
| 30. | *Lance Moore NO vs. Buf Note: (Wrist) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 31. | Mike Wallace MIA at NE |
| 32. | *Brandon LaFell CAR at TB Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday, full practice Tuesday. Full practice Wednesday too, active Thursday night. |
| 33. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Oak |
| 34. | Kris Durham DET vs. Dal |
| 35. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Pit |
| 36. | Brian Hartline MIA at NE |
| 37. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Cle Note: Added to the injury report Thursday with a sore groin. *** Listed as active for this week.*** |
| 38. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. Mia |
| 39. | Cole Beasley DAL at Det |
| 40. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Mia Note: (Concussion/Groin) Limited practice participant early in the week. ***Listed as active. *** |
| 41. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Buf |
| 42. | Mike Brown JAC vs. SF |
| 43. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Sea |
| 44. | Aaron Dobson NE vs. Mia |
| 45. | Santana Moss WAS at Den |
| 46. | Aldrick Robinson WAS at Den |
| 47. | Robert Woods BUF at NO |
| 48. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Cle |
| 49. | *Golden Tate SEA at StL Note: Sprained his foot Thursday against the Cardinals, then left Tuesday's practice with a sore shoulder. Went through Thursday's walk-through without a setback. ***Listed as probable for Monday night.*** |
| 50. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Atl |
| 51. | *Mike Williams TB vs. Car Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Monday, limited practice Tuesday - dicey start for Thursday's game. Active Thursday. |
| 52. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Mia Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 53. | *Brandon Gibson MIA at NE Note: (Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday. |
| 54. | *Marvin Jones CIN vs. NYJ Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 55. | *Leonard Hankerson WAS at Den Note: (Foot) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
| 56. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. GB |
| 57. | Chris Givens STL vs. Sea |
| 58. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. NYJ |
| 59. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at Oak |
| 60. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. GB |
| 61. | Ryan Broyles DET vs. Dal |
| 62. | Stephen Hill NYJ at Cin |
| 63. | Greg Little CLE at KC |
| 64. | Brian Quick STL vs. Sea |
| 65. | David Nelson NYJ at Cin |
| 66. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Atl |
| 67. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. Cle |
| 68. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. NYG |
| 69. | Doug Baldwin SEA at StL |
| 70. | Tavon Austin STL vs. Sea |
| 71. | Jason Avant PHI vs. NYG |
| 72. | Davone Bess CLE at KC |
| 73. | *Ace Sanders JAC vs. SF Note: (Concussion) Back in practice, will return punts again this week. |
| 74. | Austin Collie NE vs. Mia |
| 75. | Kevin Ogletree DET vs. Dal |
| 76. | Marquise Goodwin BUF at NO Note: Only on the field for five offensive snaps last week, despite the huge play against the Bengals the previous week. With Stevie Johnson back, he was back to being the fourth receiver. |
| 77. | Ted Ginn CAR at TB |
| 78. | *James Jones GB at Min Note: (Knee) Originally given 2-to-3 week timetable, but there's some hope among the Packers he could return this week. We'll leave him down here until we get more definitive word. Didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 79. | *Percy Harvin SEA at StL Note: (Hip) Returned to practice Monday, though he hasn't yet officially been activated from the PUP list. Status for Monday night still uncertain. If I owned him, I'd keep him benched at least for one more week - watch from afar, because even if he plays, he could be on a limited snap count. ***Will not play Monday night.*** |
| 80. | *Roddy White ATL at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 81. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Not optimistic about returning this week. |
| 82. | *Miles Austin DAL at Det Note: (Hamstring) On the field for only 37 of 77 total snaps, and might be shut down to fully heal. Limited Thursday, after first rumored to miss the practice. ***Inactive this week.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia Note: Had a whopping 17 targets in his 2013 debut. Limited Wednesday and Thursday - expect this pattern the rest of the season. |
| 2. | Vernon Davis SF at Jax |
| 3. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Ari Note: Gonzalez's turn to go against the Arizona defense, which has really struggled against tight ends. |
| 4. | Jordan Cameron CLE at KC |
| 5. | Jason Witten DAL at Det |
| 6. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Den Note: Suffered a hip contusion in the win over the Bears, but kept on playing. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 7. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Was |
| 8. | Heath Miller PIT at Oak |
| 9. | *Jimmy Graham NO vs. Buf Note: (Foot) Uncertain to play this week - we'll leave him down here unless and until he practices. Has not practiced yet this week. ***Active despite just one limited practice Friday.*** |
| 10. | *Jeff Cumberland NYJ at Cin Note: Came up short a couple of times against the Patriots, but this is a good matchup. (Hamstring) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 11. | *Andrew Quarless GB at Min Note: Expected to take over at tight end with Finley hurt. |
| 12. | Charles Clay MIA at NE Note: Caught a touchdown, but only had three targets. |
| 13. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. |
| 14. | Zach Miller SEA at StL |
| 15. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. GB |
| 16. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. NYJ |
| 17. | *Ben Watson NO vs. Buf Note: Could play a huge role if Jimmy Graham doesn't go. ***Graham active, but how much work will he get?*** |
| 18. | Anthony Fasano KC vs. Cle |
| 19. | Jared Cook STL vs. Sea |
| 20. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Dal Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 21. | Scott Chandler BUF at NO |
| 22. | Timothy Wright TB vs. Car Note: Just two catches on three targets. |
| 23. | Joseph Fauria DET vs. Dal |
| 24. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG |
| 25. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. NYJ |
| 26. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. Sea |
| 27. | Brandon Myers NYG at Phi |
| 28. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. Pit |
| 29. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. SF Note: (Calf) Not yet 100 percent, but will play Sunday. |
| 30. | Rob Housler ARZ vs. Atl |
| 31. | Brent Celek PHI vs. NYG |
| 32. | *Fred Davis WAS at Den Note: Redskins are open to trading Davis. |
| 33. | Sean McGrath KC vs. Cle |
| 34. | *Jermichael Finley GB at Min Note: Suffered a spinal contusion in the win over the Browns. His long-term and immediate future remains in doubt. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Cle |
| 2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG |
| 3. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. Dal |
| 4. | *Wes Welker DEN vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday. |
| 5. | Dez Bryant DAL at Det |
| 6. | A.J. Green CIN vs. NYJ |
| 7. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 8. | Eddie Lacy GB at Min |
| 9. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL |
| 10. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Was |
| 11. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Did not practice Friday, but expected to play Sunday. |
| 12. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Was |
| 13. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
| 14. | Victor Cruz NYG at Phi |
| 15. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Car |
| 16. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG Note: Injured his ankle against the Cowboys but later returned. |
| 17. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Ari Note: The Falcons' run-blocking is a real problem, but at least Rodgers is so active in the passing game. ***Downgraded here with Steven Jackson probable.*** |
| 18. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia Note: Had a whopping 17 targets in his 2013 debut. Limited Wednesday and Thursday - expect this pattern the rest of the season. |
| 19. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Buf |
| 20. | Antonio Brown PIT at Oak |
| 21. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Den |
| 22. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Atl Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 23. | *Eric Decker DEN vs. Was Note: (Toe) Full practice Thursday. |
| 24. | Vernon Davis SF at Jax |
| 25. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Ari Note: Gonzalez's turn to go against the Arizona defense, which has really struggled against tight ends. |
| 26. | Jordan Cameron CLE at KC |
| 27. | Josh Gordon CLE at KC |
| 28. | *Justin Blackmon JAC vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Wednesday, back in practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 29. | Harry Douglas ATL at Ari |
| 30. | Alfred Morris WAS at Den Note: Ran well but lost the goal line carries to Roy Helu last week - don't expect this to be a permanent arrangement. |
| 31. | *Frank Gore SF at Jax Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. If the game becomes a blowout, he could sit out some of the second half. Full practice Thursday, though. *** Listed as probable.*** |
| 32. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Oak Note: Averaged 4.9 yards per carry against the Ravens - looks good out there. |
| 33. | Zac Stacy STL vs. Sea |
| 34. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. SF Note: Played through a clavicle injury, had a couple of key drops, but still had eight catches on 13 drops. Sat out Wednesday, back in practice Thursday. |
| 35. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SF |
| 36. | Marques Colston NO vs. Buf |
| 37. | *Jarrett Boykin GB at Min Note: Strong game with Randall Cobb and James Jones out. |
| 38. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Pit Note: I'd like him better in a different matchup. |
| 39. | Terrance Williams DAL at Det |
| 40. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 41. | Steve Johnson BUF at NO |
| 42. | Jason Witten DAL at Det |
| 43. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Den Note: Suffered a hip contusion in the win over the Bears, but kept on playing. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 44. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Able to practice Monday, expected to be pretty close to full strength after the bye. |
| 45. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NO Note: Aggravated a sprained MCL in the win over the Dolphins, yet plugged on after a brief absence in the game. Sat out Wednesday, but returned to practice Thursday, while Spiller was held out. ***Bumped up with Spiller out.*** |
| 46. | *Joseph Randle DAL at Det Note: Status really unstable. Could start and get lots of carries, or could be absolutely buried. ***Murray out, Dunbar active. Randle expected to start, but how much work will he actually get? |
| 47. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. NYJ |
| 48. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Mia |
| 49. | Anquan Boldin SF at Jax |
| 50. | *Steve Smith CAR at TB Note: Minor knee injury in practice, but active Thursday night. |
| 51. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Mia Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
| 52. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. Was |
| 53. | *Peyton Hillis NYG at Phi Note: Best description of his game Monday night on Twitter? 'Looks as if he's pulling an ice truck.' Still, he was better than Cox, and was active in the passing game. ***Brandon Jacobs is doubtful, Hillis will start again.*** |
| 54. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NO Note: According to coach Doug Marrone, Spiller's ankle injury has 'everything to do' with his poor production. Ok, that's great - we've got a reason. Now when we can we expect him fully healthy? He's quickly approaching Roddy White territory - hurting his value by playing through it. Did not practice Thursday - appears to be difference of opinion between Spiller and the coaching staff about his health. Possible that the Bills could rest him this week. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 55. | *Chris Ivory NYJ at Cin Note: Had a whopping 34 carries in the win over the Pats, with just three for Powell. |
| 56. | Rueben Randle NYG at Phi |
| 57. | Sidney Rice SEA at StL |
| 58. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. GB |
| 59. | Mike Wallace MIA at NE |
| 60. | *Brandon LaFell CAR at TB Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday, full practice Tuesday. Full practice Wednesday too, active Thursday night. |
| 61. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Cle Note: Added to the injury report Thursday with a sore groin. *** Listed as active for this week.*** |
| 62. | *Mike James TB vs. Car Note: Expected to 'shoulder' the load with Doug Martin out. |
| 63. | Roy Helu WAS at Den Note: While the goal line carries were a bit of a fluke, it's not a fluke that he's getting good work - only on the field for 10 fewer snaps than Morris so far this year. |
| 64. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Buf |
| 65. | Khiry Robinson NO vs. Buf Note: Whose number will come up this week? |
| 66. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at Cin Note: (Shoulder) Just three carries last week. |
| 67. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Atl Note: Ranking up with Mendenhall sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 68. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Oak |
| 69. | Heath Miller PIT at Oak |
| 70. | *Jeff Cumberland NYJ at Cin Note: Came up short a couple of times against the Patriots, but this is a good matchup. (Hamstring) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 71. | Lamar Miller MIA at NE |
| 72. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. NYJ |
| 73. | *Willis McGahee CLE at KC Note: (Knees) Sat out practice Thursday. |
| 74. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. Atl Note: (Toe) Has not practiced this week. *** Will not play this week. *** |
| 75. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: Big flop in a great matchup, and now Stewart is approaching his return. The outlook appears grim. |
| 76. | Kris Durham DET vs. Dal |
| 77. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Pit |
| 78. | Brian Hartline MIA at NE |
| 79. | *Mike Williams TB vs. Car Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Monday, limited practice Tuesday - dicey start for Thursday's game. Active Thursday. |
| 80. | *Andrew Quarless GB at Min Note: Expected to take over at tight end with Finley hurt. |
| 81. | Charles Clay MIA at NE Note: Caught a touchdown, but only had three targets. |
| 82. | *Leonard Hankerson WAS at Den Note: (Foot) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
| 83. | Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. Mia |
| 84. | *Brandon Gibson MIA at NE Note: (Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday. |
| 85. | Cole Beasley DAL at Det |
| 86. | *Marvin Jones CIN vs. NYJ Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 87. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Buf |
| 88. | *Joique Bell DET vs. Dal Note: Played pretty well despite dealing with sore ribs. |
| 89. | Mike Brown JAC vs. SF |
| 90. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. |
| 91. | *Ben Watson NO vs. Buf Note: Could play a huge role if Jimmy Graham doesn't go. ***Graham active, but how much work will he get?*** |
| 92. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Sea |
| 93. | Aaron Dobson NE vs. Mia |
| 94. | Robert Woods BUF at NO |
| 95. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Cle |
| 96. | *Golden Tate SEA at StL Note: Sprained his foot Thursday against the Cardinals, then left Tuesday's practice with a sore shoulder. Went through Thursday's walk-through without a setback. ***Listed as probable for Monday night.*** |
| 97. | *Marcel Reece OAK vs. Pit Note: Team wants to get Reece more touches, we'll see how that desire translates. |
| 98. | Daniel Thomas MIA at NE |
| 99. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at KC |
| 100. | *Jason Snelling ATL at Ari Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Value slipping anyhow with Steven Jackson getting close to returning. ***Out this week.*** |
| 101. | Kendall Hunter SF at Jax Note: Might get extra reps this week because of the opponent, and because Gore has a sore ankle. |
| 102. | *Brandon Bolden NE vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Limited Thursday. ***Limited again Friday.*** |
| 103. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Atl |
| 104. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. GB |
| 105. | Chris Givens STL vs. Sea |
| 106. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. NYJ |
| 107. | Santana Moss WAS at Den |
| 108. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. GB |
| 109. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. NYJ |
| 110. | Zach Miller SEA at StL |
| 111. | Jared Cook STL vs. Sea |
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Prater DEN vs. Was |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Mia |
| 3. | Alex Henery PHI vs. NYG |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB at Min |
| 5. | Kai Forbath WAS at Den |
| 6. | Graham Gano CAR at TB |
| 7. | Caleb Sturgis MIA at NE |
| 8. | Phil Dawson SF at Jax |
| 9. | Steven Hauschka SEA at StL |
| 10. | Garrett Hartley NO vs. Buf |
| 11. | Dan Bailey DAL at Det |
| 12. | Nick Folk NYJ at Cin |
| 13. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Cle |
| 14. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. NYJ |
| 15. | Dan Carpenter BUF at NO |
| 16. | David Akers DET vs. Dal |
| 17. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Oak |
| 18. | Matt Bryant ATL at Ari |
| 19. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Pit |
| 20. | *Jay Feely ARZ vs. Atl Note: ***(Quadriceps) Listed as probable.*** |
| 21. | Josh Brown NYG at Phi |
| 22. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Sea |
| 23. | *Blair Walsh MIN vs. GB Note: (Hamstring) Missed a 53-yarder on his only attempt. |
| 24. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. SF |
| 25. | Rian Lindell TB vs. Car |
| 26. | Billy Cundiff CLE at KC |
Defenses
| 1. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cle Note: Gets to feast on either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks at StL Note: Gets to feast on Kellen Clemens. |
| 3. | Carolina Panthers at TB Note: Gets to feast on Mike Glennon. |
| 4. | Green Bay Packers at Min Note: Gets to feast on Josh Freeman. There's a lot of defensive feasts this weekend. |
| 5. | *San Francisco 49ers at Jax Note: Eric Reid suffered a lower leg injury in the win over Tennessee. Donte Whitner sat out with a knee injury. |
| 6. | New England Patriots vs. Mia |
| 7. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. NYJ Note: Leon Hall is out for the season with Achilles' heel injury. |
| 8. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Atl |
| 9. | New York Jets at Cin |
| 10. | *New Orleans Saints vs. Buf Note: Jonathan Vilma (knee) returned to practice Monday. |
| 11. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Oak Note: Lawrence Timmons broke his hand but will play through the injury while wearing a cast. |
| 12. | Cleveland Browns at KC |
| 13. | Atlanta Falcons at Ari |
| 14. | *Dallas Cowboys at Det Note: DeMarcus Ware (quad) sat out Sunday, but was able to do some running Monday. |
| 15. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 16. | Oakland Raiders vs. Pit |
| 17. | *Denver Broncos vs. Was Note: Champ Bailey departed Sunday night with a left foot injury. Wesley Woodyard sat out the loss with a neck injury. |
| 18. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car Note: Mark Barron (hip) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, but Dashon Goldson (knee) was limited. |
| 19. | Miami Dolphins at NE |
| 20. | Detroit Lions vs. Dal |
| 21. | New York Giants at Phi |
| 22. | St. Louis Rams vs. Sea |
| 23. | Minnesota Vikings vs. GB |
| 24. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SF |
| 25. | *Buffalo Bills at NO Note: Manny Lawson aggravated a hamstring injury in the win over Miami. |
| 26. | *Washington Redskins at Den Note: Brandon Meriweather suspended two games. |
