This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update Complete
One game on Thursday (NOR-LAR), two games on Saturday (CIN-PIT, BUF-LAC), and three games on Christmas (LV-KC, NYG-PHI, BAL-SF)
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your
Sunday Update Complete
One game on Thursday (NOR-LAR), two games on Saturday (CIN-PIT, BUF-LAC), and three games on Christmas (LV-KC, NYG-PHI, BAL-SF)
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NYG Note: Hurts really struggled in the passing game against the Seahawks, though his fantasy day was salvaged by his 82 rushing yards and two touchdowns. |
| 2. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LV |
| 3. | *Josh Allen BUF at LAC Note: Allen threw just 15 passes last week because the run game was working so well, and because the Bills rested their starters in the fourth quarter. |
| 4. | *Dak Prescott DAL at MIA Note: Prescott gets another road game this week, albeit in Miami instead of Buffalo this week. |
| 5. | Jared Goff DET at MIN |
| 6. | Lamar Jackson BAL at SF |
| 7. | Brock Purdy SF vs. BAL |
| 8. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. DAL |
| 9. | Justin Fields CHI vs. ARI |
| 10. | Matthew Stafford LA vs. NO |
| 11. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. JAX |
| 12. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at TB Note: Lawrence was placed in the concussion protocol after Sunday night's loss to the Ravens. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Lawrence cleared the concussion protocol on Saturday and is now in line to start.*** |
| 13. | Kyler Murray ARZ at CHI |
| 14. | *Joe Flacco CLE at HOU Note: Flacco (calf) returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 15. | *Jordan Love GB at CAR Note: ***Love will be without both Christian Watson and Jayden Reed this week.*** |
| 16. | *Jake Browning CIN at PIT Note: ***Upon further review, I moved Browning down three spots due to the absence of Chase and the difficulty of the matchup.*** |
| 17. | *Derek Carr NO at LAR Note: ***Teammate Chris Olave has been cleared to play Thursday night, so I moved Carr up a couple of notches. |
| 18. | *Geno Smith SEA at TEN Note: Smith (groin) was active but didn't play Monday night. Afterwards, coach Pete Carroll said that Smith will be the starter if he's 100 percent healthy this week against Tennessee. Smith was a full go for Wednesday's practice and will likely start this week. ***Smith officially has been cleared to play and start on Sunday.*** |
| 19. | *Gardner Minshew IND at ATL Note: ***Minshew won't have Michael Pittman (concussion) this week.*** |
| 20. | *Nick Mullens MIN vs. DET Note: Mullens has been confirmed as the starter for Sunday's game against the Lions. |
| 21. | Russell Wilson DEN vs. NE |
| 22. | Aidan O'Connell LV at KC |
| 23. | *Taylor Heinicke ATL vs. IND Note: Heinicke was named the starter over Desmond Ridder for this week in an attempt to save the Falcons' season. |
| 24. | *Tommy DeVito NYG at PHI Note: DeVito briefly left in the second quarter with an injury but later returned, and will be the starter this week. |
| 25. | *Mason Rudolph PIT vs. CIN Note: Rudolph is expected to start Saturday against the Bengals, though it's possible that Kenny Pickett (ankle) could play. Rudolph officially was named the starter and Mitchell Trubisky will be the backup. |
| 26. | *Sam Howell WAS at NYJ Note: Howell will remain the starter despite getting benched last week against the Rams, with his replacement Jacoby Brissett getting much better results. |
| 27. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. SEA Note: ***Tannehill is expected to start ahead of Will Levis (ankle).*** |
| 28. | *Case Keenum HOU vs. CLE Note: Keenum is likely to make another start with C.J. Stroud (concussion) still sidelined. ***Keenum will start with C.J. Stroud ruled out again.*** |
| 29. | Easton Stick LAC vs. BUF |
| 30. | *Taysom Hill NO at LAR Note: Hill had minimal usage last week against the Giants. I'd expect him to be more involved this week. Once again, I'd put him in around 12-14 among TE's. |
| 31. | Bryce Young CAR vs. GB |
| 32. | Bailey Zappe NE at DEN |
| 33. | *Trevor Siemian NYJ vs. WAS Note: Siemian replaced Zach Wilson (concussion) last week and could be in line to start this week, as Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to be activated this season. Rodgers won't return, and Zach Wilson hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Siemian will start this week with Zach Wilson ruled out, and Brett Rypien will be his backup.*** |
| 34. | *Drew Lock SEA at TEN Note: Lock led the Seahawks on an epic game-winning drive but otherwise was pedestrian beforehand against the Eagles. Geno Smith will start if 100 percent healthy, but that determination likely won't be made until after a series of practices. Geno Smith was a full-go Wednesday and will reclaim his role as the starter. |
| 35. | *Tyrod Taylor NYG at PHI Note: Taylor briefly entered for an injured Tommy DeVito last week, but DeVito later returned and will play this week. |
| 36. | *C.J. Beathard JAC at TB Note: Teammate Trevor Lawrence is in the concussion protocol. |
| 37. | *Will Levis TEN vs. SEA Note: Levis suffered an ankle sprain on the final offensive snap for the Titans in overtime last week. The team compared his injury to that suffered by Ryan Tannehill last year, an injury that forced Tannehill to miss time. Levis has missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Levis managed a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 38. | *C.J. Stroud HOU vs. CLE Note: Stroud (concussion) is likely to miss another game this week. Hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Stroud has officially been ruled out.*** |
| 39. | *Zach Wilson NYJ vs. WAS Note: Wilson is currently in the concussion protocol after leaving last week's loss to Miami. Didn't participate Wednesday or Thursday. ***Wilson has been ruled out for this week and is likely to also miss Thursday's game next week.*** |
| 40. | *Desmond Ridder ATL vs. IND Note: Benched in favor of Taylor Heinicke again. |
| 41. | *Kenny Pickett PIT vs. CIN Note: Pickett (ankle) was listed as limited on Tuesday, and 'the door is ajar' for him to be available for Saturday's game against the Bengals. Mason Rudolph is expected to start. Officially ruled out this week. |
| 42. | *Mitch Trubisky PIT vs. CIN Note: Demoted to third-string. Mason Rudolph is expected to start. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. BAL |
| 2. | Alvin Kamara NO at LAR |
| 3. | *James Cook BUF at LAC Note: Cook (illness) was cleared from the injury report on Thursday. |
| 4. | Kyren Williams LA vs. NO |
| 5. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at MIN |
| 6. | Rachaad White TB vs. JAX |
| 7. | Saquon Barkley NYG at PHI |
| 8. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. DAL Note: Mostert was given a veteran's rest day both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Mostert was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 9. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at ATL Note: The Colts are hopeful that Taylor (thumb) might return this week, though the practice reports will tell the story. Full practice participant both Wednesday and Thursday, with Thursday being a real practice instead of a walk-through. ***Taylor has been cleared to play, and Zack Moss is out.*** |
| 10. | Joe Mixon CIN at PIT |
| 11. | Travis Etienne JAC at TB |
| 12. | Tony Pollard DAL at MIA |
| 13. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. GB |
| 14. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. SEA Note: Terrible against the Texans. |
| 15. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. IND Note: Lost a fumble and only received seven carries in a plus matchup (albeit in the rain) against Carolina. |
| 16. | *Kenneth Walker SEA at TEN Note: Walker dominated the workload on Monday night. Walker sat out Wednesday with a shoulder issue. ***Practiced Friday and will play this week.*** |
| 17. | David Montgomery DET at MIN |
| 18. | *De'Von Achane MIA vs. DAL Note: Achane (toe) was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | *Ty Chandler MIN vs. DET Note: Chandler could retain the starting job even if Alexander Mattison (ankle) returns, though Mattison hasn't practiced yet this week. |
| 20. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LV Note: Pacheco is due back this week - he was medically cleared last week but the Chiefs treated him cautiously. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 21. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. CLE Note: Singletary returned to being a three-down back this week, with Dameon Pierce nearly erased from the game plan. |
| 22. | James Conner ARZ at CHI |
| 23. | D'Andre Swift PHI vs. NYG |
| 24. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BUF Note: Ekeler's workload was reduced last week, albeit in a blowout loss and with a head coach who has subsequently been fired. |
| 25. | *Ezekiel Elliott NE at DEN Note: ***Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out this week again.*** |
| 26. | *Aaron Jones GB at CAR Note: Jones (knee, finger) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 27. | *Jerome Ford CLE at HOU Note: Ford (wrist) was a full practice participant Thursday and cleared from the injury report. |
| 28. | Gus Edwards BAL at SF |
| 29. | *Josh Jacobs LV at KC Note: Jacobs (quad) didn't practice for the Raiders' first practice of the week on Thursday. Coach Antonio Pierce however expressed optimism that Jacobs will play - we'll wait until he practices before moving him up. ***Jacobs took part in a limited practice Friday after sitting out Thursday. He's also now dealing with an illness. ***Held out of Saturday's practice due to the illness, listed as questionable. If you're going to start Jacobs, make sure you have a Monday pivot just in case.*** |
| 30. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. WAS |
| 31. | *Roschon Johnson CHI vs. ARI Note: ***Teammate D'Onta Foreman (personal) will not play this week.*** |
| 32. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. CIN |
| 33. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. NE |
| 34. | Chris Rodriguez WAS at NYJ |
| 35. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at NYJ Note: Gibson's workload (45 percent snap share) was disappointing, considering that Brian Robinson was out. |
| 36. | *AJ Dillon GB at CAR Note: Dillon (thumb) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Improving in practice and listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | *Najee Harris PIT vs. CIN Note: Harris added injury to insult - he lost a critical fumble against the Colts on Saturday, and then was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice with a knee injury. |
| 38. | Zamir White LV at KC |
| 39. | Tyjae Spears TEN vs. SEA |
| 40. | *Kareem Hunt CLE at HOU Note: Hunt (groin) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 41. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at TEN |
| 42. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. IND |
| 43. | *Chase Brown CIN at PIT Note: Brown was limited at Tuesday's practice with a sternum injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 44. | *Justice Hill BAL at SF Note: Hill might be viable again with Keaton Mitchell out, though he might not do much this week against the Niners. |
| 45. | *Khalil Herbert CHI vs. ARI Note: ***Teammate D'Onta Foreman (personal) is out this week.*** |
| 46. | *Alexander Mattison MIN vs. DET Note: Mattison (ankle) hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Mattison returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. ***Mattison will play but could be limited - it still looks as if Ty Chandler will start.*** |
| 47. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LV Note: ***Missed practice Friday to tend to a personal matter.*** |
| 48. | *Trey Sermon IND at ATL Note: Sermon and Tyler Goodson split the RB duties after Zack Moss (shoulder) got hurt. |
| 49. | Miles Sanders CAR vs. GB |
| 50. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. NYG |
| 51. | Latavius Murray BUF at LAC |
| 52. | Patrick Taylor GB at CAR |
| 53. | Ameer Abdullah LV at KC |
| 54. | *Tyler Goodson IND at ATL Note: Goodson was signed to the Colts active roster. He and Trey Sermon roughly split the RB duties after Zack Moss (shoulder) got hurt. |
| 55. | Emari Demercado ARZ at CHI |
| 56. | *Rico Dowdle DAL at MIA Note: Dowdle (ankle) continues to be limited in practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 57. | Royce Freeman LA vs. NO |
| 58. | Dameon Pierce HOU vs. CLE |
| 59. | Joshua Kelley LAC vs. BUF |
| 60. | Pierre Strong CLE at HOU |
| 61. | D'Ernest Johnson JAC at TB |
| 62. | Samaje Perine DEN vs. NE |
| 63. | Jordan Mason SF vs. BAL |
| 64. | Michael Carter ARZ at CHI |
| 65. | Kene Nwangwu MIN vs. DET |
| 66. | Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. IND |
| 67. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. NE |
| 68. | Matt Breida NYG at PHI |
| 69. | *Jerick McKinnon KC vs. LV Note: McKinnon (groin) missed practice Thursday. ***Missed all three practices this week. Officially ruled out.*** |
| 70. | *D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. ARI Note: Foreman missed practice Thursday due to personal reasons. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. ***Foreman will not play this week.*** |
| 71. | *Elijah Mitchell SF vs. BAL Note: Mitchell (knee) did not practice Thursday or Friday. ***Listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 72. | *Brian Robinson WAS at NYJ Note: Robinson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, though he did work out on the side. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 73. | *Zack Moss IND at ATL Note: Moss left with a shoulder injury in the win over the Steelers. He hopes to play this week, and x-rays on the shoulder came back negative. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Moss (forearm) has officially been ruled out this week.*** |
| 74. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at DEN Note: Stevenson (ankle) has missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday so far. ***Missing another game this week.*** |
| 75. | *Keaton Mitchell BAL at SF Note: Mitchell tore his ACL in the win over the Jaguars and has already been placed on IR. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. DET |
| 2. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at MIA |
| 3. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. DAL Note: Hill (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. ***Limited practice again on Friday, and he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 4. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown appeared to have some conflict with quarterback Jalen Hurts during and after Monday's loss to the Seahawks. |
| 5. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. BAL |
| 6. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO |
| 7. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at MIN |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB vs. JAX |
| 9. | DK Metcalf SEA at TEN |
| 10. | Puka Nacua LA vs. NO |
| 11. | DJ Moore CHI vs. ARI |
| 12. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. DAL Note: Waddle really picked up the slack with Tyreek Hill out, even though he briefly left the game after having the wind knocked out of him. |
| 13. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. BAL |
| 14. | *Stefon Diggs BUF at LAC Note: Diggs is getting hurt by the Bills' newfound emphasis on the running game. |
| 15. | Davante Adams LV at KC |
| 16. | Tee Higgins CIN at PIT |
| 17. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. NE |
| 18. | *Rashee Rice KC vs. LV Note: Rice caught all nine of his targets for 91 yards and a touchdown - the touchdown coming on a shovel pass from running back Jerick McKinnon. |
| 19. | Amari Cooper CLE at HOU |
| 20. | Drake London ATL vs. IND |
| 21. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. SEA |
| 22. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. WAS |
| 23. | Calvin Ridley JAC at TB |
| 24. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG Note: Smith (knee) was held out of practice Thursday. ***Smith practiced Saturday after sitting out Thursday and Friday, and vowed to play.*** |
| 25. | *Chris Olave NO at LAR Note: Olave (ankle) took part in a limited walk-through Tuesday after not participating Monday. It'll be a close call for him, given the Saints' tight turnaround for Thursday's game. ***Olave has been cleared to play and removed from the injury list.*** |
| 26. | *Zay Flowers BAL at SF Note: Flowers and the rest of the Ravens' wide receivers were shockingly unproductive in a plus matchup against Jacksonville. I don't think the Ravens will have that luxury against the Niners. Flowers (foot) was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 27. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. JAX Note: Godwin easily had his best game of the year, catching 10 passes for 155 yards in the win over the Packers. Godwin (knee) was limited Wednesday and sat out Thursday, similar to last week's practice regime. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 28. | *Odell Beckham BAL at SF Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 29. | Curtis Samuel WAS at NYJ |
| 30. | Diontae Johnson PIT vs. CIN |
| 31. | Tyler Lockett SEA at TEN |
| 32. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. DET |
| 33. | Romeo Doubs GB at CAR |
| 34. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PHI |
| 35. | Brandin Cooks DAL at MIA |
| 36. | Adam Thielen CAR vs. GB |
| 37. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB at CAR Note: Wicks (ankle) is getting his practice reps capped so far this week. ***Wicks is listed as questionable. ***Wicks will play, but teammate Jayden Reed is out.*** |
| 38. | Josh Downs IND at ATL |
| 39. | Tyler Boyd CIN at PIT |
| 40. | Joshua Palmer LAC vs. BUF |
| 41. | Jakobi Meyers LV at KC |
| 42. | Rashid Shaheed NO at LAR |
| 43. | Demario Douglas NE at DEN |
| 44. | Elijah Moore CLE at HOU |
| 45. | *Terry McLaurin WAS at NYJ Note: It took until Week 15 and a mid-game quarterback change to Jacoby Brissett for McLaurin to have his first 100-yard game of the season. Unfortunately, Sam Howell will be back in as the starter this week. |
| 46. | George Pickens PIT vs. CIN |
| 47. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at TEN |
| 48. | *Demarcus Robinson LA vs. NO Note: Caught a touchdown pass for the third straight week. ***Teammate Tutu Atwell has been cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 49. | *Nico Collins HOU vs. CLE Note: Collins (calf) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Limited in all three practices and is listed as questionable. If he plays, it'll be Case Keenum and not C.J. Stroud at QB this week. ***Collins is ACTIVE, with no restrictions.*** |
| 50. | Alec Pierce IND at ATL |
| 51. | Jonathan Mingo CAR vs. GB |
| 52. | *Noah Brown HOU vs. CLE Note: Brown had eight catches for 82 yards and a score after getting shut out the previous two weeks. Brown (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 53. | Robert Woods HOU vs. CLE |
| 54. | Jameson Williams DET at MIN |
| 55. | Parker Washington JAC at TB |
| 56. | *Gabe Davis BUF at LAC Note: Shut out again - the ultimate feast-or-famine receiver. |
| 57. | Michael Gallup DAL at MIA |
| 58. | Jahan Dotson WAS at NYJ |
| 59. | *D.J. Montgomery IND at ATL Note: Between Michael Pittman's injury and Isaiah McKenzie's suspension, Montgomery could see a lot of action Sunday. |
| 60. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. NE |
| 61. | John Metchie HOU vs. CLE |
| 62. | Jamal Agnew JAC at TB |
| 63. | Quentin Johnston LAC vs. BUF |
| 64. | Josh Reynolds DET at MIN |
| 65. | Justin Watson KC vs. LV |
| 66. | Khalil Shakir BUF at LAC |
| 67. | DeVante Parker NE at DEN |
| 68. | A.T. Perry NO at LAR |
| 69. | Jalin Hyatt NYG at PHI |
| 70. | K.J. Osborn MIN vs. DET |
| 71. | Nelson Agholor BAL at SF |
| 72. | Rondale Moore ARZ at CHI |
| 73. | Rashod Bateman BAL at SF |
| 74. | Kalif Raymond DET at MIN |
| 75. | *Greg Dortch ARZ at CHI Note: Dortch (shoulder) has missed two practices so far this week. |
| 76. | *Marquise Brown ARZ at CHI Note: Brown (heel) had another game abbreviated due to his injury. Coach Jonathan Gannon said that they won't likely shut Brown down, but the mere fact that they're discussing him in those terms is disturbing for this week. Brown has missed the first two practices for the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 77. | *Zay Jones JAC at TB Note: Jones left in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Ravens with a hamstring injury. Remained sidelined at Thursday's practice. ***Though his designation was changed from doubtful to questionable, the Jaguars said Friday that Jones is unlikely to play.*** |
| 78. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at DEN Note: Smith-Schuster (ankle) was limited on Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 79. | *Michael Pittman IND at ATL Note: Pittman suffered a concussion in the win over the Steelers on Saturday. Pittman fully practiced Thursday, though he still hasn't cleared the concussion protocol. ***Pittman cleared the concussion protocol, but he's also listed as questionable with a shoulder injury. ***Pittman had subsequent concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 80. | *Jayden Reed GB at CAR Note: Reed left Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter with a toe injury. Reed did not practice Thursday. ***Reed didn't practice Friday either, and is listed as questionable. ***Ruled OUT this week.*** |
| 81. | *Christian Watson GB at CAR Note: Watson (hamstring) hasn't returned to practice yet. ***Listed as doubtful.***OUT.*** |
| 82. | *Ja'Marr Chase CIN at PIT Note: Chase suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. Ian Rapoport reported that Chase is likely to miss Saturday's game, though coach Zac Taylor was more circumspect, suggesting that the team will take it day-to-day. Officially ruled out for this week. |
| 83. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. BUF Note: Allen (heel) did not practice Tuesday, though he did work out on the side with a trainer. Ruled out again this week. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LV |
| 2. | T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. DET |
| 3. | George Kittle SF vs. BAL |
| 4. | Sam LaPorta DET at MIN |
| 5. | Trey McBride ARZ at CHI |
| 6. | David Njoku CLE at HOU |
| 7. | Evan Engram JAC at TB |
| 8. | Jake Ferguson DAL at MIA |
| 9. | Isaiah Likely BAL at SF |
| 10. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG Note: Goedert was targeted nine times in the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 11. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. CLE |
| 12. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. CIN Note: Freiermuth was limited Tuesday with a knee issue. Full practice Wednesday. Had a monster game the last time he faced the Bengals, albeit with Kenny Pickett at the helm. |
| 13. | *Cole Kmet CHI vs. ARI Note: ***Kmet (quad) was added to the injury list Thursday and was limited in Friday's practice. He is questionable.*** |
| 14. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF at LAC Note: Kincaid was limited Tuesday with a shoulder injury. He also had a 49 percent snap share last week. Kincaid was cleared from the injury report Thursday. |
| 15. | Logan Thomas WAS at NYJ |
| 16. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. IND |
| 17. | Darren Waller NYG at PHI |
| 18. | Gerald Everett LAC vs. BUF |
| 19. | Cade Otton TB vs. JAX |
| 20. | Tucker Kraft GB at CAR |
| 21. | *Michael Mayer LV at KC Note: Mayer (toe) did not practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday either.*** |
| 22. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. WAS |
| 23. | Tanner Hudson CIN at PIT |
| 24. | *Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. SEA Note: ***Okonkwo sat out practice Friday with an illness and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 25. | Brevin Jordan HOU vs. CLE |
| 26. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. NO |
| 27. | Jonnu Smith ATL vs. IND |
| 28. | Juwan Johnson NO at LAR |
| 29. | Dawson Knox BUF at LAC |
| 30. | Mike Gesicki NE at DEN |
| 31. | Noah Fant SEA at TEN |
| 32. | Julian Hill MIA vs. DAL |
| 33. | Davis Allen LA vs. NO |
| 34. | *Hunter Henry NE at DEN Note: Henry was on his way to a massive game before leaving with a knee injury. He had seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, and had another touchdown called back. Henry did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Henry has been ruled out this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF vs. BAL |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. DET |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at MIA |
| 4. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. DAL Note: Hill (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. ***Limited practice again on Friday, and he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 5. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown appeared to have some conflict with quarterback Jalen Hurts during and after Monday's loss to the Seahawks. |
| 6. | Alvin Kamara NO at LAR |
| 7. | *James Cook BUF at LAC Note: Cook (illness) was cleared from the injury report on Thursday. |
| 8. | Kyren Williams LA vs. NO |
| 9. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. BAL |
| 10. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO |
| 11. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at MIN |
| 12. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at MIN |
| 13. | Mike Evans TB vs. JAX |
| 14. | DK Metcalf SEA at TEN |
| 15. | Rachaad White TB vs. JAX |
| 16. | Saquon Barkley NYG at PHI |
| 17. | *Raheem Mostert MIA vs. DAL Note: Mostert was given a veteran's rest day both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Mostert was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LV |
| 19. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. BAL |
| 20. | Joe Mixon CIN at PIT |
| 21. | *Kenneth Walker SEA at TEN Note: Walker dominated the workload on Monday night. Walker sat out Wednesday with a shoulder issue. ***Practiced Friday and will play this week.*** |
| 22. | Travis Etienne JAC at TB |
| 23. | Puka Nacua LA vs. NO |
| 24. | DJ Moore CHI vs. ARI |
| 25. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. DAL Note: Waddle really picked up the slack with Tyreek Hill out, even though he briefly left the game after having the wind knocked out of him. |
| 26. | T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. DET |
| 27. | George Kittle SF vs. BAL |
| 28. | Tony Pollard DAL at MIA |
| 29. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. GB |
| 30. | *Stefon Diggs BUF at LAC Note: Diggs is getting hurt by the Bills' newfound emphasis on the running game. |
| 31. | Davante Adams LV at KC |
| 32. | Tee Higgins CIN at PIT |
| 33. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. NE |
| 34. | *Rashee Rice KC vs. LV Note: Rice caught all nine of his targets for 91 yards and a touchdown - the touchdown coming on a shovel pass from running back Jerick McKinnon. |
| 35. | Amari Cooper CLE at HOU |
| 36. | Drake London ATL vs. IND |
| 37. | Sam LaPorta DET at MIN |
| 38. | Trey McBride ARZ at CHI |
| 39. | David Njoku CLE at HOU |
| 40. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. SEA Note: Terrible against the Texans. |
| 41. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. IND Note: Lost a fumble and only received seven carries in a plus matchup (albeit in the rain) against Carolina. |
| 42. | David Montgomery DET at MIN |
| 43. | *De'Von Achane MIA vs. DAL Note: Achane (toe) was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 44. | *Ty Chandler MIN vs. DET Note: Chandler could retain the starting job even if Alexander Mattison (ankle) returns, though Mattison hasn't practiced yet this week. |
| 45. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. SEA |
| 46. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. WAS |
| 47. | Calvin Ridley JAC at TB |
| 48. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG Note: Smith (knee) was held out of practice Thursday. ***Smith practiced Saturday after sitting out Thursday and Friday, and vowed to play.*** |
| 49. | *Chris Olave NO at LAR Note: Olave (ankle) took part in a limited walk-through Tuesday after not participating Monday. It'll be a close call for him, given the Saints' tight turnaround for Thursday's game. ***Olave has been cleared to play and removed from the injury list.*** |
| 50. | *Zay Flowers BAL at SF Note: Flowers and the rest of the Ravens' wide receivers were shockingly unproductive in a plus matchup against Jacksonville. I don't think the Ravens will have that luxury against the Niners. Flowers (foot) was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 51. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. JAX Note: Godwin easily had his best game of the year, catching 10 passes for 155 yards in the win over the Packers. Godwin (knee) was limited Wednesday and sat out Thursday, similar to last week's practice regime. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 52. | *Odell Beckham BAL at SF Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 53. | Curtis Samuel WAS at NYJ |
| 54. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. CLE Note: Singletary returned to being a three-down back this week, with Dameon Pierce nearly erased from the game plan. |
| 55. | James Conner ARZ at CHI |
| 56. | D'Andre Swift PHI vs. NYG |
| 57. | Evan Engram JAC at TB |
| 58. | Diontae Johnson PIT vs. CIN |
| 59. | Tyler Lockett SEA at TEN |
| 60. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. DET |
| 61. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LV Note: Pacheco is due back this week - he was medically cleared last week but the Chiefs treated him cautiously. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 62. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BUF Note: Ekeler's workload was reduced last week, albeit in a blowout loss and with a head coach who has subsequently been fired. |
| 63. | *Ezekiel Elliott NE at DEN Note: ***Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out this week again.*** |
| 64. | *Aaron Jones GB at CAR Note: Jones (knee, finger) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 65. | Jake Ferguson DAL at MIA |
| 66. | Isaiah Likely BAL at SF |
| 67. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG Note: Goedert was targeted nine times in the loss to the Seahawks. |
| 68. | *Jerome Ford CLE at HOU Note: Ford (wrist) was a full practice participant Thursday and cleared from the injury report. |
| 69. | Gus Edwards BAL at SF |
| 70. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. WAS |
| 71. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PHI |
| 72. | Brandin Cooks DAL at MIA |
| 73. | *Jayden Reed GB at CAR Note: Reed left Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter with a toe injury. Reed did not practice Thursday. ***Reed didn't practice Friday either, and is listed as questionable. ***Ruled OUT this week.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at MIA |
| 2. | *Harrison Butker KC vs. LV Note: Suffered his first missed field goal of the season in Foxboro. |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL at SF |
| 4. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG |
| 5. | Jason Myers SEA at TEN |
| 6. | Tyler Bass BUF at LAC |
| 7. | Jake Moody SF vs. BAL |
| 8. | Evan McPherson CIN at PIT |
| 9. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. CIN |
| 10. | *Michael Badgley DET at MIN Note: Badgley replaced Riley Patterson for the Lions, and Patterson was released. |
| 11. | *Matt Gay IND at ATL Note: Gay missed another long field goal attempt in the win over the Steelers, but recovered to make multiple attempts late. |
| 12. | Blake Grupe NO at LAR |
| 13. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. IND |
| 14. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. BUF |
| 15. | Dustin Hopkins CLE at HOU |
| 16. | Wil Lutz DEN vs. NE |
| 17. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. WAS |
| 18. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. DET |
| 19. | Matt Prater ARZ at CHI |
| 20. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. DAL |
| 21. | Anders Carlson GB at CAR |
| 22. | *Mason Crosby NYG at PHI Note: ***Getting his chance as the Giants kicker with Randy Bullock (hamstring) going on injured reserve.*** |
| 23. | Daniel Carlson LV at KC |
| 24. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. JAX |
| 25. | Lucas Havrisik LA vs. NO |
| 26. | Brandon McManus JAC at TB |
| 27. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. ARI |
| 28. | Joey Slye WAS at NYJ |
| 29. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. CLE |
| 30. | *Nick Folk TEN vs. SEA Note: Folk missed an extra point that came back to haunt the Texans. |
| 31. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. GB |
| 32. | Chad Ryland NE at DEN |
| 33. | *Randy Bullock NYG at PHI Note: ***Bullock was placed on IR with a hamstring injury.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. LV |
| 2. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 3. | Buffalo Bills at LAC |
| 4. | Denver Broncos vs. NE |
| 5. | Green Bay Packers at CAR |
| 6. | New York Jets vs. WAS |
| 7. | Cincinnati Bengals at PIT |
| 8. | Cleveland Browns at HOU |
| 9. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CIN |
| 10. | Chicago Bears vs. ARI |
| 11. | Los Angeles Rams vs. NO |
| 12. | Seattle Seahawks at TEN |
| 13. | San Francisco 49ers vs. BAL |
| 14. | Houston Texans vs. CLE |
| 15. | Detroit Lions at MIN |
| 16. | Indianapolis Colts at ATL |
| 17. | Baltimore Ravens at SF |
| 18. | Miami Dolphins vs. DAL |
| 19. | Washington Commanders at NYJ |
| 20. | *New Orleans Saints at LAR Note: ***The Saints' secondary will still be without Marshon Lattimore and Lonnie Johnson.*** |
| 21. | Minnesota Vikings vs. DET |
| 22. | Atlanta Falcons vs. IND |
| 23. | Arizona Cardinals at CHI |
| 24. | Las Vegas Raiders at KC |
| 25. | Dallas Cowboys at MIA |
| 26. | Jacksonville Jaguars at TB |
| 27. | Tennessee Titans vs. SEA |
| 28. | Carolina Panthers vs. GB |
| 29. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. JAX |
| 30. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. BUF |
| 31. | New England Patriots at DEN |
| 32. | New York Giants at PHI |
