This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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. Players at the bottom of the rankings at each position are there because they either just had a significant injury, or are coming back from a long-term injury and haven't started practicing yet. I will adjust accordingly after practice news comes out.
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?".
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Hou |
| 2. | Nick Foles PHI vs. Chi |
| 3. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Oak |
| 4. | *Tom Brady NE at Bal Note: 364 yards without Gronk, Dobson or Thompkins ... but did falter in the red zone twice, which was a big concern. (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 5. | Drew Brees |
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. Players at the bottom of the rankings at each position are there because they either just had a significant injury, or are coming back from a long-term injury and haven't started practicing yet. I will adjust accordingly after practice news comes out.
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?".
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN at Hou |
| 2. | Nick Foles PHI vs. Chi |
| 3. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Oak |
| 4. | *Tom Brady NE at Bal Note: 364 yards without Gronk, Dobson or Thompkins ... but did falter in the red zone twice, which was a big concern. (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 5. | Drew Brees NO at Car Note: Spotted with ice on his right hand after the loss to the Rams. |
| 6. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Atl |
| 7. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Dal Note: Mixed results - 381 yards and three touchdowns, but also three turnovers. On the balance, still positive - and he draws another nice opponent in Dallas this week. |
| 8. | Jay Cutler CHI at Phi Note: Very rusty to start, then got bailed out on an arm-punt to Jeffery that turned the game around. |
| 9. | Tony Romo DAL at Was |
| 10. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Ari |
| 11. | Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN at Jax |
| 12. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. NO Note: Suffered a toe injury on the final play of the first half, but it's 'not that big of a deal' according to Riverboat Ron. Not on the injury report this week. |
| 13. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Min |
| 14. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at GB |
| 15. | *Matt Schaub HOU vs. Den Note: Starting in place of an injured Case Keenum this week. |
| 16. | Andrew Luck IND at KC |
| 17. | Jason Campbell CLE at NYJ |
| 18. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. NYG Note: Eleven turnovers in his last four games, including three second-half interceptions Monday night. |
| 19. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Buf Note: Another strong game against the Patriots, but I'm going to hold off on bumping him higher because of potential weather concerns, and because I think that this is a pretty tough matchup. |
| 20. | *Matt Cassel MIN at Cin Note: Will start the final two games of the regular season for the Vikes over Christian Ponder. |
| 21. | *Matt Flynn GB vs. Pit Note: Right now the Packers are planning as if Flynn will start again this week - they'll know more about Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday. Ironically, his strong second half performance against the Cowboys opened the door to Rodgers returning. Took the snaps with the first-team offense Thursday, and while Rodgers looked good in Thursday's practice, he hasn't yet been medically cleared. ***Rodgers is officially out again.*** |
| 22. | *Joe Flacco BAL vs. NE Note: Took a hit to his left knee Monday night, but will not undergo an MRI. Diagnosed with an MCL sprain. Limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Knee is more sore than initially let on. Will play, but ability could be compromised.*** |
| 23. | Alex Smith KC vs. Ind |
| 24. | Chad Henne JAC vs. Ten |
| 25. | Matt Ryan ATL at SF |
| 26. | Matt McGloin OAK at SD Note: Four interceptions and a fumble against the Chiefs - will remain the starter in Week 16. |
| 27. | Eli Manning NYG at Det |
| 28. | Kellen Clemens STL vs. TB |
| 29. | *Thaddeus Lewis BUF vs. Mia Note: Starting with EJ Manuel out with a knee sprain. |
| 30. | Mike Glennon TB at StL |
| 31. | Geno Smith NYJ vs. Cle |
| 32. | *Carson Palmer ARZ at Sea Note: Suffered a low-grade high ankle sprain in the win over the Titans. Missed practice Wednesday, returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 33. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Pit Note: Will be evaluated again Wednesday morning. Looked very good in Thursday's practice, but hasn't yet been medically cleared to play. A decision will come on Friday. ***Officially out again this week.*** |
| 34. | *EJ Manuel BUF vs. Mia Note: Suffered a sprained knee against the Jaguars, but 'should be ok'. Will sit out this week after all, but is expected to be back for Week 17. |
| 35. | *Case Keenum HOU vs. Den Note: Suffered a sprained right thumb in the loss to the Colts. Ruled out this week because of the thumb injury. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Ind Note: Was anyone able to go up against Charles and still win last week? |
| 2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Chi Note: Somehow the Eagles could clinch the NFC East spot with a Cowboys loss earlier on Sunday, but coach Chip Kelly said that his starters would play Sunday night regardless. |
| 3. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari |
| 4. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Was |
| 5. | Matt Forte CHI at Phi |
| 6. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Oak Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. |
| 7. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at GB |
| 8. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Hou |
| 9. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Dal Note: Lost two fumbles against the Falcons. Has a sweet matchup again this week, but ball security all of a sudden is a really big issue now. |
| 10. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Atl Note: (Ankle) Full practice Saturday, listed as probable. |
| 11. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Cin Note: Held out of practice Thursday to receive treatment, but could still practice Friday. I think he'll play, but I'm not sure how much. |
| 12. | *Zac Stacy STL vs. TB Note: Is 'a little sore' after his big game against the Saints and probably won't practice Wednesday. Aha! He did indeed practice Wednesday and was not on the initial injury report this week. |
| 13. | *Eddie Lacy GB vs. Pit Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday - this could be following the script from last week, or it could be a little worse - Friday's practice will be revealing. ***Once again listed as probable. Will be playing in snowy conditions - his ankle might not respond well to that.*** |
| 14. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Min Note: Got the goal line carries instead of the Law Firm on Sunday night, though the latter was dealing with an illness. |
| 15. | *Chris Johnson TEN at Jax Note: (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday but returned Thursday. |
| 16. | Andre Brown NYG at Det |
| 17. | Reggie Bush DET vs. NYG |
| 18. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. Mia Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 19. | Pierre Thomas NO at Car |
| 20. | *Rashad Jennings OAK at SD Note: Will remain the starter even if McFadden plays this week. |
| 21. | Bobby Rainey TB at StL |
| 22. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Cle |
| 23. | *Dennis Johnson HOU vs. Den Note: Getting the start with Ben Tate out. |
| 24. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. Oak |
| 25. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO Note: Took advantage of the injury to Stewart and had his first big game of the year as a feature back. |
| 26. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Bal Note: Had the most carries of the three NE running backs last week. |
| 27. | Shane Vereen NE at Bal Note: High on the list of Week 15 Busts - I really expected a lot more. |
| 28. | Steven Jackson ATL at SF |
| 29. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia |
| 30. | *Jordan Todman JAC vs. Ten Note: Ran relatively well with MJD out - will he get another chance this week? ***MJD is expected to work out before the game and could play. Watch for updates in our news feed all the way up until kickoff. If MJD doesn't play, move him back up between Rainey and Ivory.*** |
| 31. | Joique Bell DET vs. NYG |
| 32. | *Donald Brown IND at KC Note: Left in the first quarter last week with a stinger. Full practice Wednesday - back to running in tandem with Richardson. ***Full practice all week, listed as probable.*** |
| 33. | *Lamar Miller MIA at Buf Note: ***Upgraded after seeing Thomas as questionable.*** |
| 34. | *Edwin Baker CLE at NYJ Note: The Browns will consider giving Baker more touches this week after he was their most effective RB against the Bears. |
| 35. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at Sea Note: (Finger) Added to the injury report Thursday, limited practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 36. | Montee Ball DEN at Hou |
| 37. | *Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf Note: Re-injured his ankle in Week 15, would not have been able to practice Thursday if the Dolphins had practiced. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable, but officially active.*** |
| 38. | *Ray Rice BAL vs. NE Note: Acknowledged that his hip remains an issue. Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 39. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Ten Note: Hamstring injury remains a concern for this week. Did not practice Thursday. ***Slated to work out before the game, could play.*** |
| 40. | Stevan Ridley NE at Bal |
| 41. | Darren Sproles NO at Car |
| 42. | *Trent Richardson IND at KC Note: Had over 100 yards from scrimmage Sunday thanks to Donald Brown suffering a stinger. |
| 43. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Min |
| 44. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Sea Note: Sustained a thigh bruise against the Titans but 'should be fine.' Full practice Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 45. | Marcel Reece OAK at SD |
| 46. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at NYJ |
| 47. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Cle |
| 48. | James Starks GB vs. Pit |
| 49. | *Toby Gerhart MIN at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 50. | Shonn Greene TEN at Jax |
| 51. | *Darren McFadden OAK at SD Note: (Ankle) Feeling better, has a chance to suit up. Or, he could just go away at this point and make it easier on all of us who own Rashad Jennings. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as probable, but Jennings will still start.*** |
| 52. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. NO |
| 53. | Felix Jones PIT at GB |
| 54. | Benny Cunningham STL vs. TB |
| 55. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
| 56. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Atl |
| 57. | *Willis McGahee CLE at NYJ Note: (Concussion) Expects to play against the Jets. Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 58. | Fozzy Whittaker CLE at NYJ |
| 59. | Michael Cox NYG at Det |
| 60. | Denard Robinson JAC vs. Ten |
| 61. | Knile Davis KC vs. Ind |
| 62. | Brian Leonard TB at StL |
| 63. | Marcus Thigpen MIA at Buf |
| 64. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. NE |
| 65. | Roy Helu WAS vs. Dal |
| 66. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at SF |
| 67. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT at GB |
| 68. | Joseph Randle DAL at Was |
| 69. | Michael Bush CHI at Phi |
| 70. | Ronnie Brown SD vs. Oak |
| 71. | Jason Snelling ATL at SF |
| 72. | Chris Polk PHI vs. Chi |
| 73. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. Chi |
| 74. | *Robert Turbin SEA vs. Ari Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 75. | *Matt Asiata MIN at Cin Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday. Could be a one-and-done player. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 76. | *Antone Smith ATL at SF |
| 77. | *Brandon Bolden NE at Bal Note: Zero offensive snaps against the Dolphins. |
| 78. | *C.J. Anderson DEN at Hou |
| 79. | *Peyton Hillis NYG at Det Note: Possibly suffered a concussion against the Seahawks. Has not yet practiced this week. |
| 80. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Den Note: Underwent a CT scan on his ribs after the loss to the Colts. Cracked a fifth rib last week, landed on IR. |
| 81. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO Note: (MCL) Will not play this week. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Min |
| 2. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. NYG Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday; standard operating procedure for the rest of this season. ***Just a limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 3. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Phi Note: (Leg) Limited practice Thursday - 'maintenance day.' ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 4. | Josh Gordon CLE at NYJ |
| 5. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Chi |
| 6. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Phi |
| 7. | Dez Bryant DAL at Was |
| 8. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Hou |
| 9. | Antonio Brown PIT at GB |
| 10. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Oak |
| 11. | Julian Edelman NE at Bal |
| 12. | Eric Decker DEN at Hou |
| 13. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Dal |
| 14. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Den Note: (Wrist) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 15. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Atl |
| 16. | *Vincent Jackson TB at StL Note: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 17. | Mike Wallace MIA at Buf |
| 18. | Greg Jennings MIN at Cin |
| 19. | Roddy White ATL at SF |
| 20. | Kendall Wright TEN at Jax |
| 21. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
| 22. | Brian Hartline MIA at Buf |
| 23. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Pit |
| 24. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at Cin |
| 25. | *Danny Amendola NE at Bal Note: ***(Groin) Limited practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 26. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. Chi |
| 27. | Ace Sanders JAC vs. Ten |
| 28. | Marvin Jones CIN vs. Min |
| 29. | Rod Streater OAK at SD |
| 30. | Harry Douglas ATL at SF |
| 31. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. NE |
| 32. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Ind |
| 33. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Ari |
| 34. | *Andre Caldwell DEN at Hou Note: Was a frequent target in the Thursday game last week. Welker can't go again this week. |
| 35. | Marlon Brown BAL vs. NE |
| 36. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at KC Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at Det |
| 38. | James Jones GB vs. Pit |
| 39. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at GB |
| 40. | Denarius Moore OAK at SD |
| 41. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 42. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NO |
| 43. | *Justin Hunter TEN at Jax Note: Game-time inactive due to a violation of team rules. Will be available to play this week - be careful, that doesn't expressly mean he will play. ***Officially active after last week's suspension.*** |
| 44. | Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Pit |
| 45. | Da'Rick Rogers IND at KC |
| 46. | *Michael Floyd ARZ at Sea Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. If Larry Fitzgerald can't go, he draws Richard Sherman. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 47. | Jacoby Jones BAL vs. NE |
| 48. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. NO |
| 49. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Dal |
| 50. | *Michael Crabtree SF vs. Atl Note: Caught his first touchdown of the season, but the team was examining his hand after the game. |
| 51. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NO Note: Dislocated his finger in practice Wednesday, did not practice Thursday. |
| 52. | Nate Burleson DET vs. NYG |
| 53. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea Note: Suffered a concussion on the onside kick in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. Passed a test that allowed him to get on the plane home, but still has to go through the league's protocol this week. Mixed reports on his level of activity in Thursday's practice, but still has some concussion tests to pass. ***Expected to play, but is officially a game-time decision. Even if he's active, I want no part of him this week.*** |
| 54. | Jason Avant PHI vs. Chi |
| 55. | Aldrick Robinson WAS vs. Dal |
| 56. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Cle |
| 57. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Mia |
| 58. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at GB |
| 59. | *Jerrel Jernigan NYG at Det Note: Had eight targets last week, could be pretty active if Victor Cruz can't go. (Knee) Limited Thursday, but already told he will work as the slot receiver Sunday with Victor Cruz out for the season. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 60. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Ind |
| 61. | Andre Roberts ARZ at Sea |
| 62. | Tiquan Underwood TB at StL |
| 63. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Min |
| 64. | Kenny Stills NO at Car |
| 65. | Rueben Randle NYG at Det |
| 66. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Den |
| 67. | *Aaron Dobson NE at Bal Note: (Foot) Expressed optimism that he'd be able to return this week. ***Officially questionable, made the trip to Baltimore.*** |
| 68. | *Lavon Brazill IND at KC Note: (Foot) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 69. | Lance Moore NO at Car |
| 70. | Kris Durham DET vs. NYG |
| 71. | Nate Washington TEN at Jax |
| 72. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Cle |
| 73. | Andre Holmes OAK at SD |
| 74. | Miles Austin DAL at Was |
| 75. | Rishard Matthews MIA at Buf |
| 76. | Greg Little CLE at NYJ |
| 77. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Oak |
| 78. | Griff Whalen IND at KC Note: More work with Brazil out last week. |
| 79. | David Nelson NYJ vs. Cle |
| 80. | Jarius Wright MIN at Cin |
| 81. | Brian Quick STL vs. TB |
| 82. | Jerome Simpson MIN at Cin |
| 83. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Ari |
| 84. | Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Mia |
| 85. | Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. Min |
| 86. | Mike Brown JAC vs. Ten |
| 87. | *Josh Boyce NE at Bal Note: Had seven targets against the Dolphins but was spotted limping out of the locker room after the game. (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday, could be out of the picture if Thompkins and/or Dobson return this week. ***Did not practice Friday.*** |
| 88. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at Bal Note: (Hip) Limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 89. | *Terrance Williams DAL at Was Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 90. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Mia Note: Johnson's mother passed away Saturday - there's a possibility he could sit out this week. Unlikely to play this week. ***Officially out this week.*** |
| 91. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Pit Note: (Fibula) Turned in a great workout Monday, we'll see on Wednesday if he's on target to return. Practiced Thursday, albeit in a very limited capacity. |
| 92. | *Eddie Royal SD vs. Oak Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. ***Did not practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 93. | *Dexter McCluster KC vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 94. | *Tavon Austin STL vs. TB Note: (Ankle) Sat out last week, will be day-to-day this week. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 95. | *Mario Manningham SF vs. Atl |
| 96. | *Percy Harvin SEA vs. Ari Note: (Hip) Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially out again.*** |
| 97. | *Davone Bess CLE at NYJ Note: ***Placed on the reserve/non-football illness list.*** |
| 98. | *Wes Welker DEN at Hou Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Monday after sitting out Thursday's game. Expected to miss this week's game. |
| 99. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Ten Note: (Groin) Will go on IR on Tuesday. |
| 100. | *Victor Cruz NYG at Det Note: (Concussion/knee) Could be shut down for the final two games. Arthroscopic debridement on his knee, officially out for the last two games. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO at Car |
| 2. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Atl |
| 3. | Jason Witten DAL at Was |
| 4. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 5. | Charles Clay MIA at Buf |
| 6. | Julius Thomas DEN at Hou |
| 7. | Heath Miller PIT at GB |
| 8. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 9. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Ten Note: Touchdowns in three consecutive weeks. (Thigh) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 10. | *Zach Miller SEA vs. Ari Note: Miller's turn to hit the Arizona lottery - went 5-40-1 on seven targets last time. (Ribs) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. |
| 11. | Timothy Wright TB at StL |
| 12. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. NE |
| 13. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Oak |
| 14. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Pit Note: Six catches for 66 yards for the second week in a row. |
| 15. | Coby Fleener IND at KC Note: Targeted just once and went out for a pass just 24 times on his 61 snaps. |
| 16. | Martellus Bennett CHI at Phi |
| 17. | *Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Den Note: ***Could have big role with Graham out and Schaub at QB.*** |
| 18. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Chi Note: Starting to play a bigger role in the offense. |
| 19. | *Tony Gonzalez ATL at SF Note: (Toe) Limited practice Thursday. ***Limited in Saturday's practice, listed as questionable.*** |
| 20. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Min Note: Caught a late touchdown, could be a bigger factor this week if Gresham can't go. |
| 21. | Logan Paulsen WAS vs. Dal |
| 22. | Jacob Tamme DEN at Hou |
| 23. | Mychal Rivera OAK at SD |
| 24. | Ladarius Green SD vs. Oak |
| 25. | Jared Cook STL vs. TB |
| 26. | *Anthony Fasano KC vs. Ind Note: (Concussion) Full participant in Thursday's practice. ***Officially active.*** |
| 27. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Mia |
| 28. | *Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Min Note: Left in the third quarter with a right hip injury. Full practice Wednesday. ***Active this week.*** |
| 29. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Chi |
| 30. | Brandon Myers NYG at Det |
| 31. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. Cle |
| 32. | Kellen Winslow NYJ vs. Cle |
| 33. | Ben Watson NO at Car |
| 34. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. NYG Note: Injured his ankle late in the loss Monday night. Was on crutches Wednesday, did not practice Thursday. ***Officially out this week.*** |
| 35. | *Rob Housler ARZ at Sea Note: (Groin) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Officially questionable.*** |
| 36. | *Garrett Graham HOU vs. Den Note: (Hamstring) 'Iffy' heading into Week 16. Owen Daniels (leg) might practice this week. Did not practice Thursday. ***Inactive again this week.*** |
| 37. | *John Carlson MIN at Cin Note: (Concussion) Practiced Wednesday, but then had a setback and is still suffering from concussion symptoms. ***Placed on IR.*** |
| 38. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Dal Note: (Concussion) Still dealing with a headache. Will be placed on IR. |
| 39. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at NYJ Note: (Concussion) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially out this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Ind Note: Was anyone able to go up against Charles and still win last week? |
| 2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Chi Note: Somehow the Eagles could clinch the NFC East spot with a Cowboys loss earlier on Sunday, but coach Chip Kelly said that his starters would play Sunday night regardless. |
| 3. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. NYG Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday; standard operating procedure for the rest of this season. ***Just a limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Min |
| 5. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Phi Note: (Leg) Limited practice Thursday - 'maintenance day.' ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 6. | Josh Gordon CLE at NYJ |
| 7. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Chi |
| 8. | Jimmy Graham NO at Car |
| 9. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari |
| 10. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Was |
| 11. | Matt Forte CHI at Phi |
| 12. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Phi |
| 13. | Dez Bryant DAL at Was |
| 14. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Den Note: (Wrist) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 15. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Hou |
| 16. | Antonio Brown PIT at GB |
| 17. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Oak |
| 18. | Julian Edelman NE at Bal |
| 19. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Atl |
| 20. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Oak Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. |
| 21. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at GB |
| 22. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Hou |
| 23. | Eric Decker DEN at Hou |
| 24. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Dal |
| 25. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Atl |
| 26. | *Vincent Jackson TB at StL Note: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 27. | Mike Wallace MIA at Buf |
| 28. | Greg Jennings MIN at Cin |
| 29. | *Danny Amendola NE at Bal Note: ***(Groin) Limited practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 30. | Jason Witten DAL at Was |
| 31. | *Zac Stacy STL vs. TB Note: Is 'a little sore' after his big game against the Saints and probably won't practice Wednesday. Aha! He did indeed practice Wednesday and was not on the initial injury report this week. |
| 32. | *Eddie Lacy GB vs. Pit Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday - this could be following the script from last week, or it could be a little worse - Friday's practice will be revealing. ***Once again listed as probable. Will be playing in snowy conditions - his ankle might not respond well to that.*** |
| 33. | *Chris Johnson TEN at Jax Note: (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday but returned Thursday. |
| 34. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. Mia Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 35. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Min Note: Got the goal line carries instead of the Law Firm on Sunday night, though the latter was dealing with an illness. |
| 36. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. Oak |
| 37. | Shane Vereen NE at Bal Note: High on the list of Week 15 Busts - I really expected a lot more. |
| 38. | Roddy White ATL at SF |
| 39. | Kendall Wright TEN at Jax |
| 40. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
| 41. | Brian Hartline MIA at Buf |
| 42. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Pit |
| 43. | Andre Brown NYG at Det |
| 44. | Reggie Bush DET vs. NYG |
| 45. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Atl Note: (Ankle) Full practice Saturday, listed as probable. |
| 46. | Pierre Thomas NO at Car |
| 47. | *Rashad Jennings OAK at SD Note: Will remain the starter even if McFadden plays this week. |
| 48. | Bobby Rainey TB at StL |
| 49. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Dal Note: Lost two fumbles against the Falcons. Has a sweet matchup again this week, but ball security all of a sudden is a really big issue now. |
| 50. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at Cin |
| 51. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. Chi |
| 52. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at KC Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 53. | Ace Sanders JAC vs. Ten |
| 54. | Marvin Jones CIN vs. Min |
| 55. | Rod Streater OAK at SD |
| 56. | Harry Douglas ATL at SF |
| 57. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. NE |
| 58. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: (Foot) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 59. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Cle |
| 60. | *Jordan Todman JAC vs. Ten Note: Ran relatively well with MJD out - will he get another chance this week? ***MJD is expected to work out before the game and could play. Watch for updates in our news feed all the way up until kickoff. If MJD doesn't play, move him back up between Rainey and Ivory.*** |
| 61. | *Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf Note: Re-injured his ankle in Week 15, would not have been able to practice Thursday if the Dolphins had practiced. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable, but officially active.*** |
| 62. | *Matt Asiata MIN at Cin Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Thursday. Could be a one-and-done player. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 63. | *Ray Rice BAL vs. NE Note: Acknowledged that his hip remains an issue. Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 64. | Darren Sproles NO at Car |
| 65. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Ind |
| 66. | Golden Tate SEA vs. Ari |
| 67. | Marlon Brown BAL vs. NE |
| 68. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at Det |
| 69. | James Jones GB vs. Pit |
| 70. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at GB |
| 71. | Denarius Moore OAK at SD |
| 72. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
| 73. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NO |
| 74. | Charles Clay MIA at Buf |
| 75. | Julius Thomas DEN at Hou |
| 76. | Heath Miller PIT at GB |
| 77. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 78. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at NYJ Note: (Concussion) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially out this week.*** |
| 79. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Ten Note: Touchdowns in three consecutive weeks. (Thigh) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 80. | *Zach Miller SEA vs. Ari Note: Miller's turn to hit the Arizona lottery - went 5-40-1 on seven targets last time. (Ribs) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. |
| 81. | Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Pit |
| 82. | Da'Rick Rogers IND at KC |
| 83. | *Michael Floyd ARZ at Sea Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. If Larry Fitzgerald can't go, he draws Richard Sherman. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 84. | Jacoby Jones BAL vs. NE |
| 85. | *Andre Caldwell DEN at Hou Note: Was a frequent target in the Thursday game last week. Welker can't go again this week. |
| 86. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO Note: Took advantage of the injury to Stewart and had his first big game of the year as a feature back. |
| 87. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Bal Note: Had the most carries of the three NE running backs last week. |
| 88. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Den Note: Underwent a CT scan on his ribs after the loss to the Colts. Cracked a fifth rib last week, landed on IR. |
| 89. | Steven Jackson ATL at SF |
| 90. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia |
| 91. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ at Sea Note: (Finger) Added to the injury report Thursday, limited practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 92. | Joique Bell DET vs. NYG |
| 93. | *Edwin Baker CLE at NYJ Note: The Browns will consider giving Baker more touches this week after he was their most effective RB against the Bears. |
| 94. | *Dennis Johnson HOU vs. Den Note: Getting the start with Ben Tate out. |
| 95. | Montee Ball DEN at Hou |
| 96. | Stevan Ridley NE at Bal |
| 97. | *Lamar Miller MIA at Buf Note: ***Upgraded after seeing Thomas as questionable.*** |
| 98. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Sea Note: Sustained a thigh bruise against the Titans but 'should be fine.' Full practice Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 99. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. NO |
| 100. | *Josh Boyce NE at Bal Note: Had seven targets against the Dolphins but was spotted limping out of the locker room after the game. (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday, could be out of the picture if Thompkins and/or Dobson return this week. ***Did not practice Friday.*** |
| 101. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Dal |
| 102. | *Michael Crabtree SF vs. Atl Note: Caught his first touchdown of the season, but the team was examining his hand after the game. |
| 103. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NO Note: Dislocated his finger in practice Wednesday, did not practice Thursday. |
| 104. | Nate Burleson DET vs. NYG |
| 105. | Jason Avant PHI vs. Chi |
| 106. | Aldrick Robinson WAS vs. Dal |
| 107. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Cle |
| 108. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Mia |
| 109. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at GB |
| 110. | Donnie Avery KC vs. Ind |
| 111. | *Terrance Williams DAL at Was Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 112. | Timothy Wright TB at StL |
| 113. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. NE |
| 114. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Oak |
| 115. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Pit Note: Six catches for 66 yards for the second week in a row. |
Kickers
| 1. | *Justin Tucker BAL vs. NE Note: If Tucker was playing Yahtzee on Monday night, he would have kicked a Large Straight, with FGs in the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's. Thank you! |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Bal |
| 3. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Pit Note: In a non-Tucker/Prater world, Crosby's 57-yarder last week might have merited more attention. Remember when he almost lost his job? |
| 4. | Dan Bailey DAL at Was |
| 5. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Atl Note: Four more perfect attempts last week. |
| 6. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Ari |
| 7. | Matt Prater DEN at Hou |
| 8. | Robbie Gould CHI at Phi |
| 9. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Min |
| 10. | Nick Novak SD vs. Oak |
| 11. | Alex Henery PHI vs. Chi |
| 12. | Blair Walsh MIN at Cin |
| 13. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Cle |
| 14. | Adam Vinatieri IND at KC |
| 15. | Randy Bullock HOU vs. Den |
| 16. | David Akers DET vs. NYG |
| 17. | Jay Feely ARZ at Sea |
| 18. | Graham Gano CAR vs. NO |
| 19. | Rob Bironas TEN at Jax |
| 20. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Ind |
| 21. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. TB |
| 22. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Mia |
| 23. | *Shayne Graham NO at Car Note: Replaces Garrett Hartley on the roster after his latest disaster game. |
| 24. | *Josh Scobee JAC vs. Ten Note: Dealt with a sore hip last week, still went 2-for-2. |
| 25. | Matt Bryant ATL at SF |
| 26. | Caleb Sturgis MIA at Buf |
| 27. | Billy Cundiff CLE at NYJ |
| 28. | Shaun Suisham PIT at GB |
| 29. | Josh Brown NYG at Det |
| 30. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at SD |
| 31. | Kai Forbath WAS vs. Dal |
| 32. | Rian Lindell TB at StL |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Ari |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Atl |
| 3. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Ind |
| 4. | St. Louis Rams vs. TB Note: Robert Quinn was a monster yet again last week. |
| 5. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Min Note: James Harrison left his homecoming game against the Steelers with a concussion. |
| 6. | *Buffalo Bills vs. Mia Note: Marcell Dareus injured his ankle in the win over Jacksonville. Aaron Williams injured a rib. |
| 7. | Detroit Lions vs. NYG |
| 8. | *Cleveland Browns at NYJ Note: Joe Haden underwent an x-ray for a hip injury Tuesday. |
| 9. | Denver Broncos at Hou |
| 10. | San Diego Chargers vs. Oak |
| 11. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |
| 12. | Arizona Cardinals at Sea |
| 13. | Tennessee Titans at Jax |
| 14. | Green Bay Packers vs. Pit |
| 15. | New Orleans Saints at Car |
| 16. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at GB Note: LaMarr Woodley (calf) went on IR. |
| 17. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at StL Note: Mark Barron injured his hamstring in the loss to the Niners. |
| 18. | Miami Dolphins at Buf |
| 19. | *Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chi Note: CB Brandon Boykin suffered a concussion. |
| 20. | Baltimore Ravens vs. NE |
| 21. | *Indianapolis Colts at KC Note: Pat Angerer went on IR due to a lingering knee ailment. |
| 22. | New England Patriots at Bal |
| 23. | New York Giants at Det |
| 24. | New York Jets vs. Cle |
| 25. | *Atlanta Falcons at SF Note: Thomas DeCoud (concussion) sat out last week and will be limited in practice this week. |
| 26. | *Chicago Bears at Phi Note: Charles Tillman (triceps) will not return this year. |
| 27. | Minnesota Vikings at Cin |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ten |
| 29. | Oakland Raiders at SD |
| 30. | Washington Redskins vs. Dal |
| 31. | *Houston Texans vs. Den Note: Antonio Smith sprained his knee and Johnathan Joseph injured his groin in the loss to the Colts. |
| 32. | *Dallas Cowboys at Was Note: Sean Lee (neck) might not make it back this season. |
