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. ***Merry Christmas - This week I will be updating after the Friday practices, given the different schedule this week due to the holiday.***
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 Oak Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 2. | *Drew Brees NO vs. TB Note: Listed as probable with a right knee bruise. |
| 3. | Tom Brady NE vs. |
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. ***Merry Christmas - This week I will be updating after the Friday practices, given the different schedule this week due to the holiday.***
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 Oak Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 2. | *Drew Brees NO vs. TB Note: Listed as probable with a right knee bruise. |
| 3. | Tom Brady NE vs. Buf |
| 4. | Cam Newton CAR at Atl |
| 5. | Nick Foles PHI at Dal |
| 6. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi Note: (Collarbone) Decision this week will be made on Thursday. Back in the saddle again. |
| 7. | Philip Rivers SD vs. KC |
| 8. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. GB Note: Will start again this week against the Packers. |
| 9. | Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN vs. Hou |
| 10. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. StL Note: Coming off of his worst game of the year. The Seahawks still need to win this game to clinch home field advantage and the division, too. |
| 11. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Bal |
| 12. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Jax Note: Indy is a tough call - theoretically they still could be playing for the #2 or #3 seeds, but that's reliant on NE and/or CIN losing home games. They could just accept their floor and bench their starters in the second half, or they could play all out against a relatively weak Jacksonville squad. |
| 13. | Matthew Stafford DET at Min |
| 14. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Ari |
| 15. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cle |
| 16. | Matt Cassel MIN vs. Det Note: Rough day against the Bengals, but he'll start again this week. |
| 17. | *Kyle Orton DAL vs. Phi Note: Would start if Tony Romo can't go, which is our operating presumption. Officially starting with Romo undergoing surgery. |
| 18. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was |
| 19. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. NYJ Note: Injured his knee against the Bills after getting sacked seven times, but practiced Tuesday. Full practice Friday, listed as probable. |
| 20. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Car |
| 21. | Jason Campbell CLE at Pit |
| 22. | *Carson Palmer ARZ vs. SF Note: (Ankle/Elbow) Listed as probable. |
| 23. | Kirk Cousins WAS at NYG |
| 24. | *Matt Schaub HOU at Ten Note: No decision yet this week whether it'll be Keenum or Schaub. It will be a game-time decision while looking at Keenum's thumb. |
| 25. | *Thaddeus Lewis BUF at NE Note: Lewis will get another start this week, as the Bills aren't comfortable going with EJ Manuel. |
| 26. | *Joe Flacco BAL at Cin Note: Will continue to wear a protective brace on his left knee. Even with the brace, Flacco is not on the injury report. |
| 27. | *Terrelle Pryor OAK vs. Den Note: Starting in place of McGloin for Week 17. |
| 28. | Mike Glennon TB at NO |
| 29. | Geno Smith NYJ at Mia |
| 30. | Chad Henne JAC at Ind |
| 31. | Kellen Clemens STL at Sea |
| 32. | *Alex Smith KC at SD Note: Chiefs are locked into the 5-seed - could be benched early against San Diego. |
| 33. | *Chase Daniel KC at SD Note: Could see a lot of action this week if the Chiefs rest Alex Smith early. |
| 34. | *Case Keenum HOU at Ten Note: No decision yet this week whether it'll be Keenum or Schaub. (Thumb) Will be a game-time decision. |
| 35. | *Matt McGloin OAK vs. Den |
| 36. | Matt Moore MIA vs. NYJ |
| 37. | Matt Flynn GB at Chi |
| 38. | *EJ Manuel BUF at NE Note: Bills will wait until Thursday at the earliest to see if Manuel (knee) can play this week. Out again this week. |
| 39. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Phi Note: Herniated disc - we're operating under the assumption that Romo won't be able to play, but unfortunately we might not know until an hour before kickoff on Sunday night, given that it's a competitive advantage for the Cowboys not to divulge. Already had back surgery, officially out. |
Running Backs
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Dal |
| 2. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Phi |
| 3. | Matt Forte CHI vs. GB |
| 4. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. StL |
| 5. | *Eddie Lacy GB at Chi Note: Aggravated his ankle injury late in the loss to the Steelers, won't practice until at least Thursday. Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable - same routine as the last couple of weeks. |
| 6. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Cle |
| 7. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Oak |
| 8. | Alfred Morris WAS at NYG |
| 9. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. KC Note: Aggravated his sore ankle and was wearing a protective boot after the game, but expected to play in Week 17. Ankle was heavily taped at practice Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 10. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Hou |
| 11. | *Frank Gore SF at Ari Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. |
| 12. | Zac Stacy STL at Sea |
| 13. | Reggie Bush DET at Min |
| 14. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NE Note: (Ribs) Given a day of rest Tuesday. |
| 15. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Buf |
| 16. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Atl |
| 17. | *Andre Brown NYG vs. Was Note: Being checked for a possible concussion. Listed as probable. |
| 18. | Bobby Rainey TB at NO |
| 19. | Chris Ivory NYJ at Mia |
| 20. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal |
| 21. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. KC |
| 22. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Tuesday's walk-through, but expected to play this week - could be his last game in a Jaguars uniform. Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 23. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Car |
| 24. | Edwin Baker CLE at Pit Note: Took over the primary back role last week. |
| 25. | Donald Brown IND vs. Jax |
| 26. | Joique Bell DET at Min |
| 27. | C.J. Spiller BUF at NE |
| 28. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. Det Note: (Ankle) ***Starting this week after being inactive last week.*** |
| 29. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. SF Note: (Finger) Listed as probable. |
| 30. | Montee Ball DEN at Oak |
| 31. | James Starks GB at Chi |
| 32. | *Knile Davis KC at SD Note: Should get a lot of work this week, despite putting the ball on the ground twice in the loss to the Colts. |
| 33. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Den |
| 34. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 35. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. SF |
| 36. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Buf |
| 37. | *Jonathan Grimes HOU at Ten Note: Expected to start with Dennis Johnson banged up and Deji Karim out. Ray Graham also will be active. |
| 38. | Rashad Jennings OAK vs. Den |
| 39. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Bal |
| 40. | Jordan Todman JAC at Ind Note: Back to his usual reserve role. |
| 41. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Buf Note: Suffered a groin injury late in the first quarter, after the Pats had already jumped out to a lead. Should be available for Week 17. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, is a game-time decision for a 4:25 game.*** |
| 42. | *Ray Rice BAL at Cin Note: (Hip/Thigh) Received a rest day Tuesday. Listed as questionable, expected to play. |
| 43. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Listed as questionable - limited practice all week, not a good matchup either. |
| 44. | *Michael Cox NYG vs. Was Note: Could end up starting if Andre Brown is sidelined with a concussion. |
| 45. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Jax |
| 46. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. Cle |
| 47. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Mia |
| 48. | Shonn Greene TEN vs. Hou |
| 49. | Mark Ingram NO vs. TB Note: Ran for more yards against Carolina than in the previous five games combined. |
| 50. | Kendall Hunter SF at Ari |
| 51. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. NYJ |
| 52. | Darren Sproles NO vs. TB |
| 53. | Marcel Reece OAK vs. Den |
| 54. | Chris Polk PHI at Dal |
| 55. | Bryce Brown PHI at Dal |
| 56. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at Pit |
| 57. | Mike Tolbert CAR at Atl |
| 58. | Felix Jones PIT vs. Cle |
| 59. | Benny Cunningham STL at Sea |
| 60. | *Willis McGahee CLE at Pit Note: No carries in Week 16 despite being active. |
| 61. | Fozzy Whittaker CLE at Pit |
| 62. | Denard Robinson JAC at Ind |
| 63. | *Ray Graham HOU at Ten Note: Re-signed by the Texans, expected to be the backup to Jonathan Grimes. |
| 64. | Marcus Thigpen MIA vs. NYJ |
| 65. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Cin |
| 66. | Roy Helu WAS at NYG |
| 67. | Joseph Randle DAL vs. Phi |
| 68. | Michael Bush CHI vs. GB |
| 69. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Car |
| 70. | *Jamaal Charles KC at SD Note: Chiefs are likely to rest Charles most if not all of the game. |
| 71. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. StL |
| 72. | Brandon Bolden NE vs. Buf |
| 73. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det Note: (Foot/Groin) Still less than 100 percent. Sat out Tuesday's practice. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 74. | *Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Det Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Tuesday's practice after aggravating hammy in the loss to the Bengals. Out again this week. |
| 75. | *Dennis Johnson HOU at Ten Note: Injured his hip against the Broncos and is questionable for Week 17. Jonathan Grimes is expected to start. Didn't practice Friday. |
| 76. | *Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Car Note: Left late Monday night with a potential concussion. Officially out this week. |
| 77. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at Atl Note: (Knee) Doubtful for Week 17. Officially out. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal |
| 2. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. GB |
| 3. | Josh Gordon CLE at Pit |
| 4. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cle |
| 5. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. GB |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 7. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Phi |
| 8. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Buf |
| 9. | Keenan Allen SD vs. KC |
| 10. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
| 11. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Dal |
| 12. | *Eric Decker DEN at Oak Note: (Thigh) Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 13. | Pierre Garcon WAS at NYG |
| 14. | Roddy White ATL vs. Car |
| 15. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ten |
| 16. | Marques Colston NO vs. TB |
| 17. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Det |
| 18. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Det |
| 19. | Vincent Jackson TB at NO |
| 20. | Anquan Boldin SF at Ari |
| 21. | *James Jones GB at Chi Note: Big bump up with Rodgers back in the saddle again. |
| 22. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Buf |
| 23. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. SF Note: Played, but wasn't a factor against Richard Sherman and the Seahawks. Should be more active this week. |
| 24. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Hou |
| 25. | *Brian Hartline MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. |
| 26. | *Michael Crabtree SF at Ari Note: (Wrist) Listed as probable. |
| 27. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. SF |
| 28. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. NYJ |
| 29. | Riley Cooper PHI at Dal |
| 30. | *Randall Cobb GB at Chi Note: (Fibula) Expected to increase practice activity this week. Activated from the IR, officially listed as questionable - unfortunately he's in a 4:25 game, so you may have to decide before you have full knowledge about his status. |
| 31. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Atl |
| 32. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Car |
| 33. | *Torrey Smith BAL at Cin Note: (Thigh) Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play. |
| 34. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Den |
| 35. | Andre Caldwell DEN at Oak Note: Broncos' #3 receiver again this week with Welker still out. |
| 36. | Marvin Jones CIN vs. Bal |
| 37. | Nate Burleson DET at Min |
| 38. | *Golden Tate SEA vs. StL Note: Sprained thumb, expects to play. |
| 39. | Marlon Brown BAL at Cin |
| 40. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax |
| 41. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was |
| 42. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. StL |
| 43. | *Ted Ginn CAR at Atl Note: In line to start in place of Steve Smith, who is week-to-week. |
| 44. | *Robert Woods BUF at NE Note: Ejected for throwing a punch at a Dolphins' defender last week - always a smart play to try to punch a guy wearing a helmet. |
| 45. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Hou |
| 46. | *Marquise Goodwin BUF at NE Note: Left with a knee injury but was able to practice Tuesday. (Knee) Listed as probable. |
| 47. | Da'Rick Rogers IND vs. Jax |
| 48. | *Ace Sanders JAC at Ind Note: Injured his finger in the loss to Tennessee. |
| 49. | *Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Cle Note: (Knee) 50-50 call - hoping that the knee doesn't swell up. |
| 50. | Jerrel Jernigan NYG vs. Was |
| 51. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Den |
| 52. | Kris Durham DET at Min |
| 53. | Jarius Wright MIN vs. Det |
| 54. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Cin |
| 55. | Santana Moss WAS at NYG |
| 56. | Griff Whalen IND vs. Jax |
| 57. | Jason Avant PHI at Dal |
| 58. | Aldrick Robinson WAS at NYG |
| 59. | Lance Moore NO vs. TB |
| 60. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Mia |
| 61. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Cle |
| 62. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. SF |
| 63. | *Jarrett Boykin GB at Chi Note: Could be hurt by Randall Cobb's return. |
| 64. | Mohamed Sanu CIN vs. Bal |
| 65. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Mia |
| 66. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Hou |
| 67. | Kenny Stills NO vs. TB |
| 68. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Was |
| 69. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 70. | *Aaron Dobson NE vs. Buf Note: (Foot) Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 71. | Lavon Brazill IND vs. Jax |
| 72. | David Nelson NYJ at Mia |
| 73. | Andre Holmes OAK vs. Den |
| 74. | Miles Austin DAL vs. Phi |
| 75. | Rishard Matthews MIA vs. NYJ |
| 76. | Greg Little CLE at Pit |
| 77. | Vincent Brown SD vs. KC |
| 78. | Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Det |
| 79. | Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. Bal |
| 80. | Mike Brown JAC at Ind |
| 81. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Phi |
| 82. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Min Note: Playing through a partially torn PCL. Candidate to sit out this week. True game-time decision, but not on the field for pregame warmups. |
| 83. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. StL Note: Limited with a sprained ankle. Listed as questionable. |
| 84. | *Josh Boyce NE vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Not present at the media-open portion of practice. Ruled out this week. |
| 85. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE vs. Buf Note: (Hip) Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 86. | *Dwayne Bowe KC at SD Note: Out with a concussion. |
| 87. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NE Note: His mother's funeral isn't until Friday, so his availability for this week is also in doubt. Officially ruled out. |
| 88. | *Steve Smith CAR at Atl Note: Week-to-week with a PCL strain. |
| 89. | *Eddie Royal SD vs. KC Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. *** Did not practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
| 90. | *Dexter McCluster KC at SD |
| 91. | *Tavon Austin STL at Sea Note: (Ankle) Officially questionable, but more on the doubtful side of that coin. |
| 92. | *Mario Manningham SF at Ari Note: Out for the year. |
| 93. | *Percy Harvin SEA vs. StL Note: (Hip) Candidate for IR. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB |
| 2. | Vernon Davis SF at Ari Note: Poorly timed goose egg, but should get well against Arizona this week. |
| 3. | Greg Olsen CAR at Atl |
| 4. | Julius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 5. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Phi |
| 6. | *Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Car Note: (Toe) Listed as probable. |
| 7. | Charles Clay MIA vs. NYJ |
| 8. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind |
| 9. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Cle |
| 10. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. GB |
| 11. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou |
| 12. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Cin |
| 13. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited early in the week, but the only active true TE on the roster. |
| 14. | Timothy Wright TB at NO |
| 15. | Zach Ertz PHI at Dal |
| 16. | *Joseph Fauria DET at Min Note: Seven targets last week with Pettigrew out, and with DET eliminated, could get even more looks this week. |
| 17. | Antonio Gates SD vs. KC |
| 18. | Zach Miller SEA vs. StL |
| 19. | *Andrew Quarless GB at Chi Note: (Ankle) Listed as probable. |
| 20. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Jax Note: Targeted just three times. |
| 21. | Logan Paulsen WAS at NYG |
| 22. | *Jacob Tamme DEN at Oak Note: Saw 52 snaps last week. Could be very busy again with Welker still out. |
| 23. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Pit Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday, remains in the league's protocol. Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 24. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. Den |
| 25. | Jared Cook STL at Sea |
| 26. | *Alex Smith CIN vs. Bal Note: Starting at TE for the Bengals with both Gresham and Eifert out. |
| 27. | Anthony Fasano KC at SD |
| 28. | Scott Chandler BUF at NE |
| 29. | Brent Celek PHI at Dal |
| 30. | Brandon Myers NYG vs. Was |
| 31. | Jeff Cumberland NYJ at Mia |
| 32. | Kellen Winslow NYJ at Mia |
| 33. | Ben Watson NO vs. TB |
| 34. | Rhett Ellison MIN vs. Det |
| 35. | *Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Bal Note: Lost a fumble, had multiple penalties, but also scored a touchdown. It's a Jermaine Gresham Hat Trick. Both Gresham *and* Eifert are inactive this week. Alex Smith will start at TE. |
| 36. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Bal Note: Left with a stinger, did not practice Tuesday. Both Gresham *and* Eifert are inactive this week. Alex Smith will start at TE. |
| 37. | *Rob Housler ARZ vs. SF Note: (Groin) Played but had just two targets. Listed as probable. |
| 38. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Min Note: (Ankle) Placed on IR. |
| 39. | *Garrett Graham HOU at Ten Note: (Hamstring) Ruled out again this week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Dal |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal |
| 3. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. GB |
| 4. | Josh Gordon CLE at Pit |
| 5. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cle |
| 6. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB |
| 7. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Phi |
| 8. | Matt Forte CHI vs. GB |
| 9. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. StL |
| 10. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. GB |
| 11. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 12. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Phi |
| 13. | Julian Edelman NE vs. Buf |
| 14. | Keenan Allen SD vs. KC |
| 15. | Pierre Garcon WAS at NYG |
| 16. | *Eddie Lacy GB at Chi Note: Aggravated his ankle injury late in the loss to the Steelers, won't practice until at least Thursday. Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable - same routine as the last couple of weeks. |
| 17. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Cle |
| 18. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Oak |
| 19. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. KC Note: Aggravated his sore ankle and was wearing a protective boot after the game, but expected to play in Week 17. Ankle was heavily taped at practice Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 20. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Dal |
| 21. | *Eric Decker DEN at Oak Note: (Thigh) Full practice Thursday and Friday. |
| 22. | Roddy White ATL vs. Car |
| 23. | Andre Johnson HOU at Ten |
| 24. | Marques Colston NO vs. TB |
| 25. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
| 26. | Vernon Davis SF at Ari Note: Poorly timed goose egg, but should get well against Arizona this week. |
| 27. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Hou |
| 28. | *Frank Gore SF at Ari Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. |
| 29. | Zac Stacy STL at Sea |
| 30. | Reggie Bush DET at Min |
| 31. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NE Note: (Ribs) Given a day of rest Tuesday. |
| 32. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Det |
| 33. | Greg Jennings MIN vs. Det |
| 34. | Vincent Jackson TB at NO |
| 35. | Anquan Boldin SF at Ari |
| 36. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Buf |
| 37. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. SF Note: Played, but wasn't a factor against Richard Sherman and the Seahawks. Should be more active this week. |
| 38. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Hou |
| 39. | *Brian Hartline MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. |
| 40. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Car |
| 41. | *Torrey Smith BAL at Cin Note: (Thigh) Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play. |
| 42. | Alfred Morris WAS at NYG |
| 43. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det Note: (Foot/Groin) Still less than 100 percent. Sat out Tuesday's practice. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 44. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Atl |
| 45. | Bobby Rainey TB at NO |
| 46. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal |
| 47. | Danny Woodhead SD vs. KC |
| 48. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Sat out Tuesday's walk-through, but expected to play this week - could be his last game in a Jaguars uniform. Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable. |
| 49. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Car |
| 50. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. SF |
| 51. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. NYJ |
| 52. | Riley Cooper PHI at Dal |
| 53. | Greg Olsen CAR at Atl |
| 54. | Julius Thomas DEN at Oak |
| 55. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Phi |
| 56. | Joique Bell DET at Min |
| 57. | Chris Ivory NYJ at Mia |
| 58. | Edwin Baker CLE at Pit Note: Took over the primary back role last week. |
| 59. | Donald Brown IND vs. Jax |
| 60. | C.J. Spiller BUF at NE |
| 61. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Buf Note: Suffered a groin injury late in the first quarter, after the Pats had already jumped out to a lead. Should be available for Week 17. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, is a game-time decision for a 4:25 game.*** |
| 62. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Atl |
| 63. | Rod Streater OAK vs. Den |
| 64. | Andre Caldwell DEN at Oak Note: Broncos' #3 receiver again this week with Welker still out. |
| 65. | Marvin Jones CIN vs. Bal |
| 66. | Nate Burleson DET at Min |
| 67. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. SF |
| 68. | *Knile Davis KC at SD Note: Should get a lot of work this week, despite putting the ball on the ground twice in the loss to the Colts. |
| 69. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. Den |
| 70. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. TB |
| 71. | *Ray Rice BAL at Cin Note: (Hip/Thigh) Received a rest day Tuesday. Listed as questionable, expected to play. |
| 72. | *Golden Tate SEA vs. StL Note: Sprained thumb, expects to play. |
| 73. | *Michael Crabtree SF at Ari Note: (Wrist) Listed as probable. |
| 74. | *Jarrett Boykin GB at Chi Note: Could be hurt by Randall Cobb's return. |
| 75. | Marlon Brown BAL at Cin |
| 76. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax |
| 77. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was |
| 78. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. StL |
| 79. | *Ted Ginn CAR at Atl Note: In line to start in place of Steve Smith, who is week-to-week. |
| 80. | Charles Clay MIA vs. NYJ |
| 81. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ind |
| 82. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited early in the week, but the only active true TE on the roster. |
| 83. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Cle |
| 84. | Martellus Bennett CHI vs. GB |
| 85. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou |
| 86. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Cin |
| 87. | *Robert Woods BUF at NE Note: Ejected for throwing a punch at a Dolphins' defender last week - always a smart play to try to punch a guy wearing a helmet. |
| 88. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Hou |
| 89. | Da'Rick Rogers IND vs. Jax |
| 90. | *Ace Sanders JAC at Ind Note: Injured his finger in the loss to Tennessee. |
| 91. | Jerrel Jernigan NYG vs. Was |
| 92. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. Den |
| 93. | Kris Durham DET at Min |
| 94. | *Rashard Mendenhall ARZ vs. SF Note: (Finger) Listed as probable. |
| 95. | Montee Ball DEN at Oak |
| 96. | James Starks GB at Chi |
| 97. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Buf |
| 98. | *Jonathan Grimes HOU at Ten Note: Expected to start with Dennis Johnson banged up and Deji Karim out. Ray Graham also will be active. |
| 99. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. NYJ Note: (Ankle) Listed as questionable - limited practice all week, not a good matchup either. |
| 100. | Rashad Jennings OAK vs. Den |
| 101. | *Michael Cox NYG vs. Was Note: Could end up starting if Andre Brown is sidelined with a concussion. |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Buf |
| 2. | Matt Prater DEN at Oak |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. StL |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB at Chi |
| 5. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Phi |
| 6. | Alex Henery PHI at Dal |
| 7. | David Akers DET at Min |
| 8. | Phil Dawson SF at Ari |
| 9. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. GB |
| 10. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Bal |
| 11. | Justin Tucker BAL at Cin Note: Can't predict ball - misses after amazing MNF game the week before. |
| 12. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Det |
| 13. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Jax Note: Strangely missed an attempt from 30 yards. |
| 14. | Shayne Graham NO vs. TB |
| 15. | Graham Gano CAR at Atl |
| 16. | Nick Novak SD vs. KC |
| 17. | Nick Folk NYJ at Mia |
| 18. | Randy Bullock HOU at Ten |
| 19. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. SF |
| 20. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Hou |
| 21. | Ryan Succop KC at SD |
| 22. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Sea |
| 23. | Dan Carpenter BUF at NE |
| 24. | Josh Scobee JAC at Ind |
| 25. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Car |
| 26. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. NYJ |
| 27. | Billy Cundiff CLE at Pit |
| 28. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Cle |
| 29. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Was |
| 30. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Den |
| 31. | Kai Forbath WAS at NYG |
| 32. | Rian Lindell TB at NO |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. StL |
| 2. | San Diego Chargers vs. KC Note: Could be facing a Chiefs team that is resting its starters most of the game. |
| 3. | Arizona Cardinals vs. SF |
| 4. | San Francisco 49ers at Ari Note: How many fantasy Super Bowls were decided on Navorro Bowman's pick-six? |
| 5. | Carolina Panthers at Atl Note: Underrated key - finding a local scorer that pumps up tackles totals. See also, Luke Kuechly. |
| 6. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Bal Note: Vontaze Burfict has entered the NFL's concussion protocol. |
| 7. | Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ |
| 8. | Denver Broncos at Oak |
| 9. | St. Louis Rams at Sea |
| 10. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. Jax Note: Cory Redding injured his shoulder in the fourth quarter last week, MRI was negative. |
| 11. | New England Patriots vs. Buf |
| 12. | New Orleans Saints vs. TB |
| 13. | New York Jets at Mia |
| 14. | New York Giants vs. Was |
| 15. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cle |
| 16. | Tennessee Titans vs. Hou |
| 17. | Detroit Lions at Min |
| 18. | Cleveland Browns at Pit |
| 19. | *Washington Redskins at NYG Note: Brian Orakpo (groin) limited in practice. |
| 20. | Baltimore Ravens at Cin |
| 21. | Buffalo Bills at NE |
| 22. | Philadelphia Eagles at Dal |
| 23. | Green Bay Packers at Chi |
| 24. | *Houston Texans at Ten Note: Johnathan Joseph out for the season with a torn ligament in his toe. |
| 25. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ind |
| 26. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Car |
| 27. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. Phi Note: Sean Lee (neck) might not make it back this season. |
| 28. | Kansas City Chiefs at SD |
| 29. | Chicago Bears vs. GB |
| 30. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO |
| 31. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Det |
| 32. | Oakland Raiders vs. Den |
