This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update Complete
Week 16 Schedule Quirks - two Saturday games (KC vs. HOU, BAL vs. PIT)
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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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
Sunday Update Complete
Week 16 Schedule Quirks - two Saturday games (KC vs. HOU, BAL vs. PIT)
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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. NE Note: Allen reported some discomfort in his throwing shoulder following last week's game, but he is not listed on the Bills' initial injury report. |
2. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. PIT |
3. | *Joe Burrow CIN vs. CLE Note: Burrow (wrist/knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. ***Burrow's limitations all week were precautionary, and he's been cleared from the injury list.*** |
4. | *Jalen Hurts PHI at WAS Note: Hurts put a lot of worries to bed with his excellent performance against the Steelers. |
5. | *Jared Goff DET at CHI Note: Goff turned in a monster game in a shootout against the Bills that was more reminiscent of 2023 or 2022 in terms of the Lions defense. The Bears will be the ultimate litmus test of how far the Lions defense has fallen due to injury, but I wouldn't be surprised if Goff has to keep airing it out. |
6. | *Baker Mayfield TB at DAL Note: Mayfield didn't practice Wednesday to rest his sore knee, but fully practiced Thursday. |
7. | *Jayden Daniels WAS vs. PHI Note: Daniels was sacked a whopping eight times by the Saints. It doesn't get any easier this week against the Eagles. |
8. | *Jordan Love GB vs. NO Note: Love took a hit to his thigh on Sunday night, but the Packers appear unconcerned about his status. |
9. | Brock Purdy SF at MIA |
10. | Matthew Stafford LA at NYJ |
11. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at CAR Note: Murray was briefly checked out for a head injury in the win over the Pats. |
12. | Anthony Richardson IND vs. TEN |
13. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. SF Note: Tua's 300-yard streak came to a crashing halt against the Texans. Limited at Wednesday's practice with a hip injury. ***Tua had a full practice Friday after being limited again Thursday, and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
14. | *Bo Nix DEN at LAC Note: Nix turned in his worst game by far since the early part of the season, throwing three interceptions and only 130 yards against the Colts. |
15. | Sam Darnold MIN at SEA |
16. | Cooper Rush DAL vs. TB |
17. | *Geno Smith SEA vs. MIN Note: Smith left Sunday night's loss to the Packers with a knee injury in the third quarter. Initial tests were positive, and coach Mike Macdonald said that they hoped to see Smith at practice this week. I'll move him up accordingly once Smith starts practicing. Smith fully practiced Wednesday. ***Smith was cleared from the injury list.*** |
18. | *Patrick Mahomes KC vs. HOU Note: Mahomes suffered a 'mild' high-ankle sprain and but fully practiced Tuesday. The Chiefs play Houston on Saturday and then play again next Wednesday against the Steelers on Christmas Day. I'm still not quite sure if he'll play, but it's looking more likely now. Coach Andy Reid said on Thursday that Mahomes 'will most likely start' Saturday against the Texans. |
19. | *Caleb Williams CHI vs. DET Note: For the fifth time this season, the Bears were shut out in the first half. |
20. | *Russell Wilson PIT at BAL Note: Wilson going up against the Eagles without George Pickens (hamstring) went about as poorly as expected. There's a chance that Pickens might be back for this week's game against the Ravens. Teammate Justin Fields (abdomen) has been ruled out this week, so Wilson will get all the snaps. |
21. | *Justin Herbert LAC vs. DEN Note: Herbert briefly left Sunday's loss to the Bucs after aggravating his ankle injury on a sack, and he was listed as limited. The Chargers play on Thursday. Herbert has been cleared from the injury list. |
22. | C.J. Stroud HOU at KC |
23. | Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. LAR |
24. | *Bryce Young CAR vs. ARI Note: Week 15 was a big regression week for both Young and the Panthers' offensive line. ***Panthers coach Dave Canales affirmed that Young will start the rest of the season.*** |
25. | *Michael Penix ATL vs. NYG Note: Penix has been named the starter ahead of Kirk Cousins. |
26. | Drake Maye NE at BUF |
27. | *Mason Rudolph TEN at IND Note: Rudolph took over for Will Levis last week, and while his stat line looks good, it was a little deceptive in that the Titans scored on the last drive of the game, in fact the last play of the game, where the Bengals were clearly coasting. Rudolph has been confirmed as the starter. |
28. | Mac Jones JAC at LV |
29. | *Spencer Rattler NO at GB Note: Rattler took over for Jake Haener in the second half and led a near comeback for the Saints. It looks like Derek Carr will need at least another week or two before he's ready to return, so Rattler will get the start(s). Rattler was confirmed as the starter for Monday night by interim coach Darren Rizzi. ***Officially named the starter and Carr has been ruled out.*** |
30. | *Aidan O'Connell LV vs. JAX Note: O'Connell (knee) is 'trending towards playing' this week, according to coach Antonio Pierce. O'Connell fully practiced Wednesday. ***Officially cleared from the injury list.*** |
31. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE at CIN Note: It's not yet official, but it looks like Thompson-Robinson will start this week. DTR has been confirmed as the starter. |
32. | *Drew Lock NYG at ATL Note: Lock (heel/elbow) fully practiced Thursday. He will start if healthy enough this week. ***Lock has been cleared from the injury list and will start.*** |
33. | *Carson Wentz KC vs. HOU Note: If you have Mahomes in a superflex league, it's worth your while to snag Wentz just in case. I prefer him over the other fill-in QBs this week - Rattler, DTR, Howell, etc... I would now choose Penix over Wentz if Mahomes sat out, but it might be a moot point, with Andy Reid saying Thursday that Mahomes will most likely start. |
34. | *Sam Howell SEA vs. MIN Note: Howell went 5-14-24 with a pick and four sacks after filling in for Geno Smith. It's possible that this Seattle offensive line is playing worse than the Commanders one that was in front of him before. Teammate Geno Smith fully practiced Wednesday. |
35. | *Tim Boyle NYG at ATL Note: Boyle filled in for the concussed Tommy DeVito in the loss to the Ravens and did a decent job of forcing the ball to Malik Nabers, all things considered. |
36. | *Desmond Ridder LV vs. JAX |
37. | *Kirk Cousins ATL vs. NYG Note: Cousins was pretty awful against the Raiders and the Falcons coaching staff went into a shell accordingly, playing not to lose and very nearly losing anyhow. And now he's been benched for Michael Penix. ***Likely to be cut before next March 17 to save the $10 million roster bonus.*** |
38. | *Tommy DeVito NYG at ATL Note: DeVito left Sunday's loss against the Ravens with a concussion. ***DeVito has been cleared from concussion protocol.*** |
39. | *Jameis Winston CLE at CIN Note: Winston got benched against the Chiefs last week and now it appears that he won't start this week against the Bengals, though that won't officially be confirmed until Wednesday. |
40. | *Will Levis TEN at IND Note: Levis got benched in the third quarter against the Bengals and it was richly deserved, and it looks like he won't start this week. ***Levis is listed as questionable with a shoulder.*** |
41. | *Jake Haener NO at GB Note: Benched after a miserable first half. |
42. | *Derek Carr NO at GB Note: Carr (hand) is at least a couple of weeks away from being able to take any contact and might not return this season. Carr hasn't officially been ruled out this week, but didn't practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
Running Backs
1. | *Saquon Barkley PHI at WAS Note: Barkley missed almost all of the second quarter while getting checked out for an undisclosed issue. We'll need to watch his status closely heading into the game against the Commanders. |
2. | *Jahmyr Gibbs DET at CHI Note: David Montgomery's season-ending injury might portend more work for Gibbs, but in a way the Lions might want to go out of the way to protect one of their top remaining healthy players for the playoffs. |
3. | Kyren Williams LA at NYJ |
4. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NYG |
5. | Josh Jacobs GB vs. NO |
6. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. PIT |
7. | James Conner ARZ at CAR |
8. | Aaron Jones MIN at SEA |
9. | Chase Brown CIN vs. CLE |
10. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. TB |
11. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TEN |
12. | James Cook BUF vs. NE |
13. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. PHI |
14. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ARI |
15. | *Bucky Irving TB at DAL Note: Irving (back) proved healthy enough to run for 117 yards against the Chargers despite just one limited practice all week. Irving has had two limited practices so far this week. |
16. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. LAR |
17. | Rachaad White TB at DAL |
18. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. SF |
19. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. MIN Note: Walker (calf) had a good workout Monday, but his status for the week remains TBD. Did not practice Wednesday, but then returned to practice Thursday and was a full participant. ***Cleared to return.*** |
20. | *Joe Mixon HOU at KC Note: Mixon suffered an ankle injury Sunday against the Dolphins but checked out fine Monday. Mixon was limited all week but then cleared from the injury report on Thursday. Nonetheless I've downgraded him a little due to the matchup against the Chiefs. |
21. | *Najee Harris PIT at BAL Note: Harris had a critical misplay in the loss to the Eagles, dropping a pitch from Russell Wilson that was recovered by the Eagles in the second half - the fumble was charged to Wilson even though Harris was at fault. |
22. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. HOU Note: Split carries equally with Kareem Hunt last week, with the latter outproducing him, though neither ran especially well. |
23. | *Jerome Ford CLE at CIN Note: Ford will revert back to the starting role, but will he get a full-time role or will he split carries as he did prior to Nick Chubb's return? |
24. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at BUF |
25. | *Tony Pollard TEN at IND Note: Pollard (ankle) was checked out on the sidelines multiple times during last week's loss to the Bengals, leading to more work than usual for Tyjae Spears. Pollard did not practice on Thursday. ***Pollard had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, with the expectation that he'll play.*** |
26. | *Kendre Miller NO at GB Note: Miller is in line for more work this week with Alvin Kamara nursing a groin/adductor injury. Kamara is unlikely to play this week. This ranking already suggested that Kamara would be out. ***Kamara is officially out.*** |
27. | *Patrick Taylor SF at MIA Note: Big bump up with the news that Isaac Guerendo has a new hamstring injury. ***Guerendo has officially been ruled out.*** |
28. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG at ATL Note: Tracy appeared to lose snaps to Devin Singletary after dropping a pass in the second quarter. Tracy (ankle) has been limited in his first two practices of the week. ***Tracy had three limited practices this week, but he's expected to play.*** |
29. | Gus Edwards LAC vs. DEN |
30. | *D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DET Note: ***Roschon Johnson is finally back from his concussion, so Swift may lose out on goal line carries.*** |
31. | *Travis Etienne JAC at LV Note: Etienne was more active and more effective than teammate Tank Bigsby last week and now has a favorable matchup against the Raiders. |
32. | Jaylen Warren PIT at BAL |
33. | *Tyjae Spears TEN at IND Note: Spears picked up more work than normal with Tony Pollard nursing an ankle injury multiple times during Sunday's loss to the Bengals. ***Pollard managed just one limited practice this week but is expected to play.*** |
34. | *Javonte Williams DEN at LAC Note: Teammate Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) has been ruled out. |
35. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. MIN Note: Charbonnet ran well and scored the Seahawks' lone touchdown against the Packers, but was limited to eight carries due to the game-flow. Teammate Kenneth Walker will be TBD again this week. Charbonnet sat out Wednesday's practice with an oblique injury. Teammate Kenneth Walker III (calf) fully practiced Thursday. ***Walker has been cleared to return.*** |
36. | Tank Bigsby JAC at LV |
37. | Ray Davis BUF vs. NE |
38. | *Ameer Abdullah LV vs. JAX Note: Abdullah was elevated back into a timeshare after Sincere McCormick hurt his ankle. |
39. | Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. PHI |
40. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. HOU |
41. | Devin Singletary NYG at ATL |
42. | *Audric Estime DEN at LAC Note: Teammate Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) has been ruled out. |
43. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. NYG |
44. | Cam Akers MIN at SEA |
45. | *Isaiah Davis NYJ vs. LAR Note: Davis (back) was limited at Thursday's practice, as was teammate Braelon Allen (also with a back injury). |
46. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. NE |
47. | Kimani Vidal LAC vs. DEN |
48. | Blake Corum LA at NYJ |
49. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at WAS |
50. | *Craig Reynolds DET at CHI Note: Reynolds is the next man up for the Lions with David Montgomery out, though he's unlikely to take on nearly as large of a role. Rookie Sione Vaki might also feature. |
51. | *Alexander Mattison LV vs. JAX Note: Mattison held more of the rushing role once Sincere McCormick got hurt, but lost a fumble and got tackled for a safety. Ameer Abdullah was the pass-catching back. |
52. | *Kenny McIntosh SEA vs. MIN Note: Neither Zach Charbonnet (oblique) nor Kenneth Walker III (calf) practiced Wednesday. |
53. | *Roschon Johnson CHI vs. DET Note: Johnson (concussion) has had two full practices so far, and is just waiting full official clearance from the protocol. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
54. | Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. PHI |
55. | *Pierre Strong CLE at CIN Note: ***Strong will be the No. 2 back over D'Onta Foreman this week.*** |
56. | Sean Tucker TB at DAL |
57. | Jaylen Wright MIA vs. SF |
58. | Raheem Mostert MIA vs. SF |
59. | Dameon Pierce HOU at KC |
60. | Mike Boone CAR vs. ARI |
61. | Antonio Gibson NE at BUF |
62. | D'Onta Foreman CLE at CIN |
63. | Ke'Shawn Vaughn SF at MIA |
64. | Khalil Herbert CIN vs. CLE |
65. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. TB |
66. | Israel Abanikanda SF at MIA |
67. | *Braelon Allen NYJ vs. LAR Note: Allen left last week's win over the Jaguars with a back injury. Allen was limited at Thursday's practice. |
68. | Travis Homer CHI vs. DET |
69. | *Isaac Guerendo SF at MIA Note: Guerendo missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a new hamstring injury. ***Officially ruled out this week.*** |
70. | *Trey Benson ARZ at CAR Note: Benson suffered an ankle injury in the second half of the Cardinals' win over the Patriots. Benson missed Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Ruled out for this week. DeeJay Dallas will supplant Benson as James Conner's backup.*** |
71. | *Alvin Kamara NO at GB Note: Kamara was forced from last week's lost to the Commanders with a groin/adductor injury. He needed an MRI on Monday. The Saints play next Monday at Green Bay. Interim coach Darren Rizzi said that Kamara is unlikely to play Monday night, and a report from Adam Schefter suggested that he might not play the last three games. ***Officially ruled out for Monday night.*** |
72. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at LAC Note: McLaughlin (quad) was a DNP on Monday and limited on Tuesday. McLaughlin won't play on Thursday night. |
73. | *Justice Hill BAL vs. PIT Note: ***Hill suffered a concussion in the win over the Steelers on Saturday. He's unlikely to play in Week 17.*** |
74. | *Nick Chubb CLE at CIN Note: Chubb suffered a broken left foot in the loss to the Chiefs and is done for the season. Jerome Ford reverts back to the starting role. |
75. | *Sincere McCormick LV vs. JAX Note: McCormick suffered what appears to be a serious ankle injury, with him self-reporting on Instagram that he'll 'be back next season.' And now it's official - McCormick has been placed on IR. |
76. | *David Montgomery DET at CHI Note: Montgomery is out for the season due to an MCL sprain. Montgomery is hopeful he can avoid surgery and return for the playoffs. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. CLE |
2. | Justin Jefferson MIN at SEA |
3. | Puka Nacua LA at NYJ |
4. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at CHI |
5. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. TB Note: Lamb (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday. |
6. | *A.J. Brown PHI at WAS Note: Brown (knee/rest) sat out Wednesday and then had a limited practice Thursday. ***Brown was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
7. | Mike Evans TB at DAL |
8. | Nico Collins HOU at KC |
9. | *Cooper Kupp LA at NYJ Note: Kupp's bagel on Thursday night bounced a lot of teams from the fantasy playoffs, but I think he rebounds this week. |
10. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. LAR |
11. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. MIN |
12. | Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC |
13. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. LAR |
14. | Brian Thomas JAC at LV |
15. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NE |
16. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. CLE Note: Higgins (knee/rest) didn't practice Thursday, but is expected to practice Friday and play on Sunday. ***Higgins has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
17. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PHI |
18. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. SF Note: Hill was shut down by Derek Stingley last week, including one play where Stingley ripped the ball from Hill's hands for an interception that sealed the game. Hill (wrist/rest) sat out Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. ***Hill's lingering wrist injury has him listed as questionable, but he is expected to play.*** |
19. | DJ Moore CHI vs. DET |
20. | Jordan Addison MIN at SEA |
21. | Drake London ATL vs. NYG |
22. | *Malik Nabers NYG at ATL Note: Nabers (knee/foot) fully practiced Thursday. |
23. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. NO |
24. | Jerry Jeudy CLE at CIN |
25. | Calvin Ridley TEN at IND |
26. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIN Note: Metcalf managed three targets despite the Seahawks trailing the entire game. Metcalf (shoulder) sat out Wednesday's practice, but was a full participant Thursday. |
27. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. NYG |
28. | Jameson Williams DET at CHI |
29. | DeVonta Smith PHI at WAS |
30. | Jauan Jennings SF at MIA |
31. | *Jakobi Meyers LV vs. JAX Note: Meyers (ankle) was limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday and cleared from the injury list.*** |
32. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. PIT |
33. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at CAR |
34. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. DET |
35. | Adam Thielen CAR vs. ARI |
36. | *Michael Pittman IND vs. TEN Note: Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday. |
37. | *Jalen Coker CAR vs. ARI Note: Coker (quad) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Coker is still listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
38. | Jalen McMillan TB at DAL |
39. | DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. HOU |
40. | Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN |
41. | Christian Watson GB vs. NO |
42. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. DET |
43. | Josh Downs IND vs. TEN |
44. | Elijah Moore CLE at CIN |
45. | *Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN Note: Johnston appeared to be briefly injured against the Bucs last week, but he wasn't on Tuesday's injury list and should be good to go for Thursday. |
46. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. HOU Note: Worthy led Chiefs receivers in snaps last week. |
47. | *Rashod Bateman BAL vs. PIT Note: Bateman (foot) was limited Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday, there were reports of him wearing a walking boot in the locker room. |
48. | Deebo Samuel SF at MIA |
49. | Jayden Reed GB vs. NO |
50. | *Tylan Wallace BAL vs. PIT Note: Nelson Agholor (concussion) is out, Diontae Johnson has been waived, and Rashod Bateman (foot) is questionable. This could be a sneaky spot for Wallace and Tez Walker. |
51. | Calvin Austin PIT at BAL |
52. | Michael Wilson ARZ at CAR |
53. | Amari Cooper BUF vs. NE |
54. | *Hollywood Brown KC vs. HOU Note: Brown (shoulder) took every rep in Tuesday's practice - it's possible he could make his Chiefs debut on Saturday. Brown fully practiced Thursday and has no injury designation going into Thursday's game. ***Brown was officially activated from IR on Friday.*** |
55. | *Devaughn Vele DEN at LAC Note: Seemingly has been surpassed by Marvin Mims Jr. - shut out against the Colts. |
56. | Joshua Palmer LAC vs. DEN |
57. | Keon Coleman BUF vs. NE |
58. | Tre Tucker LV vs. JAX |
59. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at ATL Note: Robinson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
60. | *Malik Washington MIA vs. SF Note: Washington stepped up in the absence of Jaylen Waddle last week. |
61. | Kayshon Boutte NE at BUF |
62. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. TB |
63. | *Devontez Walker BAL vs. PIT Note: Added to the list with Nelson Agholor out and Rashod Bateman (foot) questionable. If Bateman doesn't play, then Walker and Tylan Wallace could garner a decent number of targets. |
64. | *Adonai Mitchell IND vs. TEN Note: ***Mitchell should get more reps with Alec Pierce (concussion) ruled out.*** |
65. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. NYG |
66. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO at GB Note: Valdes-Scantling (chest) sat out the Saints' first practice of the week Thursday. He'll have Spencer Rattler throwing to him on Monday night. ***Sat out practice Friday with an illness.*** |
67. | *Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at IND Note: Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) didn't practice Thursday with what appears to be a new injury. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
68. | Parker Washington JAC at LV |
69. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. MIN |
70. | KaVontae Turpin DAL vs. TB |
71. | Tutu Atwell LA at NYJ |
72. | Mack Hollins BUF vs. NE |
73. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. HOU |
74. | *Sterling Shepard TB at DAL Note: Shepard (foot) was limited during Thursday's practice. ***Shepard has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
75. | Jalen Nailor MIN at SEA |
76. | DeMario Douglas NE at BUF |
77. | Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. NO |
78. | Allen Lazard NYJ vs. LAR |
79. | Demarcus Robinson LA at NYJ |
80. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. SF Note: Waddle left last week with a knee injury. Coach Mike McDaniel on Monday said that the injury was 'not major, not surgery-related.' But that doesn't mean that Waddle will be able to play this week against the Niners. Waddle has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Waddle didn't practice at all this week and is listed as doubtful.*** |
81. | *David Moore CAR vs. ARI Note: Moore is in the concussion protocol and was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
82. | *Xavier Legette CAR vs. ARI Note: Legette suffered a groin injury against the Cowboys and is week-to-week, with this week looking doubtful. Legette hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Legette has been ruled out for this week.*** |
83. | *Alec Pierce IND vs. TEN Note: Pierce left last week's loss to Denver with a concussion. Pierce was officially listed as a non-participant Thursday, instead doing cone drills on the side. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
84. | *Cedric Tillman CLE at CIN Note: The Browns are 'hopeful' that Tillman could return from his concussion this week. Given the length of his absence I'm going to wait until he's cleared before moving him up. Tillman was still limited Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week again.*** |
85. | *George Pickens PIT at BAL Note: Pickens (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday, though he was doing work on the side. There's a chance he returns Saturday. Pickens has officially been ruled out again this week. |
86. | *John Metchie HOU at KC Note: Metchie (shoulder) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Metchie has been ruled out for Saturday. |
87. | *Chris Olave NO at GB Note: Olave (concussion) was designated to return from the IR Thursday and was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
88. | *Tank Dell HOU at KC Note: ***Dell suffered a devastating dislocated kneecap in the loss to the Chiefs, an injury that left his teammates clearly shook up.*** |
Tight Ends
1. | Brock Bowers LV vs. JAX |
2. | George Kittle SF at MIA |
3. | Trey McBride ARZ at CAR |
4. | Jonnu Smith MIA vs. SF |
5. | *Sam LaPorta DET at CHI Note: LaPorta had seven catches for 111 yards in the loss to the Bills, and the rash of defensive injuries on the Lions may force them to be in shootout mode the rest of the season. |
6. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at SEA |
7. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. PIT |
8. | *David Njoku CLE at CIN Note: Coach Kevin Stefanski is 'hopeful' that Njoku (hamstring) can return to action this week. Njoku has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Njoku returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable, with the expectation that he'll play.*** |
9. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at BAL |
10. | Travis Kelce KC vs. HOU |
11. | *Brenton Strange JAC at LV Note: Strange (shoulder) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Strange has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
12. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NE |
13. | Dalton Schultz HOU at KC |
14. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. NO |
15. | *Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at IND Note: Okonkwo had a career-high 10 targets in the loss to the Bengals last week. |
16. | Jake Ferguson DAL vs. TB |
17. | *Juwan Johnson NO at GB Note: Johnson (foot) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Johnson has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
18. | *Zach Ertz WAS vs. PHI Note: Ertz left the win over the Saints with a concussion. Ertz was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Ertz has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play on Sunday.*** |
19. | Hunter Henry NE at BUF |
20. | Grant Calcaterra PHI at WAS |
21. | Mike Gesicki CIN vs. CLE |
22. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NYG |
23. | *Tyler Higbee LA at NYJ Note: The Rams reinstated Higbee (knee) from the PUP list Tuesday. Missed Thursday's practice with an illness. ***Will likely be limited to 20-25 snaps in his debut.*** |
24. | Noah Gray KC vs. HOU |
25. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. PIT |
26. | Cole Kmet CHI vs. DET |
27. | *Noah Fant SEA vs. MIN Note: Fant (knee) fully practiced Thursday. |
28. | *Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. LAR Note: Conklin (personal) has been cleared from the injury report. |
29. | Stone Smartt LAC vs. DEN |
30. | *Payne Durham TB at DAL Note: ***Durham is your Bucs TE pivot with Cade Otton (knee) out.*** |
31. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. NE |
32. | Jordan Akins CLE at CIN |
33. | Tommy Tremble CAR vs. ARI |
34. | AJ Barner SEA vs. MIN |
35. | Luke Schoonmaker DAL vs. TB |
36. | Foster Moreau NO at GB |
37. | Jeremy Ruckert NYJ vs. LAR |
38. | *Will Dissly LAC vs. DEN Note: Dissly (shoulder) did not practice Monday or Tuesday. Ruled out for Thursday night. |
39. | *Cade Otton TB at DAL Note: Otton has missed the first two practices of the week with a knee injury. ***Otton has been ruled out this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. CLE |
2. | *Saquon Barkley PHI at WAS Note: Barkley missed almost all of the second quarter while getting checked out for an undisclosed issue. We'll need to watch his status closely heading into the game against the Commanders. |
3. | *Jahmyr Gibbs DET at CHI Note: David Montgomery's season-ending injury might portend more work for Gibbs, but in a way the Lions might want to go out of the way to protect one of their top remaining healthy players for the playoffs. |
4. | Kyren Williams LA at NYJ |
5. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NYG |
6. | Justin Jefferson MIN at SEA |
7. | Puka Nacua LA at NYJ |
8. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at CHI |
9. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. TB Note: Lamb (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday. |
10. | *A.J. Brown PHI at WAS Note: Brown (knee/rest) sat out Wednesday and then had a limited practice Thursday. ***Brown was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
11. | Mike Evans TB at DAL |
12. | Nico Collins HOU at KC |
13. | Josh Jacobs GB vs. NO |
14. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. PIT |
15. | James Conner ARZ at CAR |
16. | *Cooper Kupp LA at NYJ Note: Kupp's bagel on Thursday night bounced a lot of teams from the fantasy playoffs, but I think he rebounds this week. |
17. | Jerry Jeudy CLE at CIN |
18. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. LAR |
19. | Aaron Jones MIN at SEA |
20. | Chase Brown CIN vs. CLE |
21. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. MIN |
22. | Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC |
23. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. LAR |
24. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NE |
25. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. CLE Note: Higgins (knee/rest) didn't practice Thursday, but is expected to practice Friday and play on Sunday. ***Higgins has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
26. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. TB |
27. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TEN |
28. | James Cook BUF vs. NE |
29. | Brock Bowers LV vs. JAX |
30. | George Kittle SF at MIA |
31. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PHI |
32. | *Tyreek Hill MIA vs. SF Note: Hill was shut down by Derek Stingley last week, including one play where Stingley ripped the ball from Hill's hands for an interception that sealed the game. Hill (wrist/rest) sat out Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. ***Hill's lingering wrist injury has him listed as questionable, but he is expected to play.*** |
33. | *Joe Mixon HOU at KC Note: Mixon suffered an ankle injury Sunday against the Dolphins but checked out fine Monday. Mixon was limited all week but then cleared from the injury report on Thursday. Nonetheless I've downgraded him a little due to the matchup against the Chiefs. |
34. | *Isaac Guerendo SF at MIA Note: Guerendo missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a new hamstring injury. ***Officially ruled out this week.*** |
35. | De'Von Achane MIA vs. SF |
36. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. PHI |
37. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ARI |
38. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. LAR |
39. | Rachaad White TB at DAL |
40. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. MIN Note: Charbonnet ran well and scored the Seahawks' lone touchdown against the Packers, but was limited to eight carries due to the game-flow. Teammate Kenneth Walker will be TBD again this week. Charbonnet sat out Wednesday's practice with an oblique injury. Teammate Kenneth Walker III (calf) fully practiced Thursday. ***Walker has been cleared to return.*** |
41. | Trey McBride ARZ at CAR |
42. | Jonnu Smith MIA vs. SF |
43. | DJ Moore CHI vs. DET |
44. | Jordan Addison MIN at SEA |
45. | Drake London ATL vs. NYG |
46. | *Malik Nabers NYG at ATL Note: Nabers (knee/foot) fully practiced Thursday. |
47. | Brian Thomas JAC at LV |
48. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. NO |
49. | Calvin Ridley TEN at IND |
50. | *Bucky Irving TB at DAL Note: Irving (back) proved healthy enough to run for 117 yards against the Chargers despite just one limited practice all week. Irving has had two limited practices so far this week. |
51. | *Isiah Pacheco KC vs. HOU Note: Split carries equally with Kareem Hunt last week, with the latter outproducing him, though neither ran especially well. |
52. | *Najee Harris PIT at BAL Note: Harris had a critical misplay in the loss to the Eagles, dropping a pitch from Russell Wilson that was recovered by the Eagles in the second half - the fumble was charged to Wilson even though Harris was at fault. |
53. | *Tony Pollard TEN at IND Note: Pollard (ankle) was checked out on the sidelines multiple times during last week's loss to the Bengals, leading to more work than usual for Tyjae Spears. Pollard did not practice on Thursday. ***Pollard had a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, with the expectation that he'll play.*** |
54. | *Jerome Ford CLE at CIN Note: Ford will revert back to the starting role, but will he get a full-time role or will he split carries as he did prior to Nick Chubb's return? |
55. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. MIN Note: Metcalf managed three targets despite the Seahawks trailing the entire game. Metcalf (shoulder) sat out Wednesday's practice, but was a full participant Thursday. |
56. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. NYG |
57. | Jameson Williams DET at CHI |
58. | DeVonta Smith PHI at WAS |
59. | Jauan Jennings SF at MIA |
60. | *Jakobi Meyers LV vs. JAX Note: Meyers (ankle) was limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday and cleared from the injury list.*** |
61. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at BUF |
62. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG at ATL Note: Tracy appeared to lose snaps to Devin Singletary after dropping a pass in the second quarter. Tracy (ankle) has been limited in his first two practices of the week. ***Tracy had three limited practices this week, but he's expected to play.*** |
63. | *Kendre Miller NO at GB Note: Miller is in line for more work this week with Alvin Kamara nursing a groin/adductor injury. Kamara is unlikely to play this week. This ranking already suggested that Kamara would be out. ***Kamara is officially out.*** |
64. | *D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DET Note: ***Roschon Johnson is finally back from his concussion, so Swift may lose out on goal line carries.*** |
65. | *Sam LaPorta DET at CHI Note: LaPorta had seven catches for 111 yards in the loss to the Bills, and the rash of defensive injuries on the Lions may force them to be in shootout mode the rest of the season. |
66. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at SEA |
67. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. PIT |
68. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at CAR |
69. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. DET |
70. | Adam Thielen CAR vs. ARI |
71. | *Michael Pittman IND vs. TEN Note: Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday. |
72. | *Jalen Coker CAR vs. ARI Note: Coker (quad) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Coker is still listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
73. | Gus Edwards LAC vs. DEN |
74. | *Travis Etienne JAC at LV Note: Etienne was more active and more effective than teammate Tank Bigsby last week and now has a favorable matchup against the Raiders. |
75. | Jalen McMillan TB at DAL |
76. | DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. HOU |
77. | Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN |
78. | Christian Watson GB vs. NO |
79. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. DET |
80. | Josh Downs IND vs. TEN |
81. | Jaylen Warren PIT at BAL |
82. | Tank Bigsby JAC at LV |
83. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. PIT |
84. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at BAL |
85. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at LAC Note: McLaughlin (quad) was a DNP on Monday and limited on Tuesday. McLaughlin won't play on Thursday night. |
86. | Elijah Moore CLE at CIN |
87. | *Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN Note: Johnston appeared to be briefly injured against the Bucs last week, but he wasn't on Tuesday's injury list and should be good to go for Thursday. |
88. | *Xavier Worthy KC vs. HOU Note: Worthy led Chiefs receivers in snaps last week. |
89. | *Rashod Bateman BAL vs. PIT Note: Bateman (foot) was limited Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday, there were reports of him wearing a walking boot in the locker room. |
Kickers
1. | Chris Boswell PIT at BAL |
2. | Chase McLaughlin TB at DAL |
3. | Jake Bates DET at CHI |
4. | Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. TB |
5. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at KC |
6. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. DEN |
7. | *Tyler Bass BUF vs. NE Note: Bass had the ugliest miss of the weekend, from 24 yards out in a dome. |
8. | Brandon McManus GB vs. NO |
9. | Will Reichard MIN at SEA |
10. | Joshua Karty LA at NYJ |
11. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. PIT |
12. | Wil Lutz DEN at LAC |
13. | Jake Moody SF at MIA |
14. | Harrison Butker KC vs. HOU |
15. | Jason Myers SEA vs. MIN |
16. | Jake Elliott PHI at WAS |
17. | Jason Sanders MIA vs. SF |
18. | *Matt Gay IND vs. TEN Note: ***Gay (neck) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, but fully practiced Friday.*** |
19. | Blake Grupe NO at GB |
20. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. JAX |
21. | Chad Ryland ARZ at CAR |
22. | *Cade York CIN vs. CLE Note: York was signed full-time off the Bengals' practice squad. |
23. | *Zane Gonzalez WAS vs. PHI Note: ***Gonzalez will kick for the Commanders this week ahead of Greg Joseph.*** |
24. | Cam Little JAC at LV |
25. | *Dustin Hopkins CLE at CIN Note: Hopkins will take back over this week. |
26. | Anders Carlson NYJ vs. LAR |
27. | *Riley Patterson ATL vs. NYG Note: Patterson reverted back to the Browns' practice squad on Monday. ***Patterson will take over the kicking duties with Koo going on IR.*** |
28. | *Brayden Narveson TEN at IND Note: ***The Titans signed Narveson off their practice squad, rather than merely elevating him for the week.*** |
29. | Graham Gano NYG at ATL |
30. | *Joey Slye NE at BUF Note: Slye missed another field goal Sunday, albeit from 53 yards out this time. |
31. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. DET |
32. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. ARI |
33. | *Nick Folk TEN at IND Note: ***Folk is nursing an abdomen injury.*** |
34. | *Greg Joseph at Note: Joseph reverted back to the Commanders' practice squad on Monday. |
35. | *Younghoe Koo ATL vs. NYG Note: Koo was nursing an undisclosed injury following Monday night's win over the Raiders. ***Koo's injury is a hip injury, and he's been placed on IR by the Falcons.*** |
Defenses
1. | Green Bay Packers vs. NO |
2. | Buffalo Bills vs. NE |
3. | Philadelphia Eagles at WAS |
4. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. NYG Note: Tremendous matchup for the second week in a row. |
5. | *Denver Broncos at LAC Note: Riley Moss (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. |
6. | Indianapolis Colts vs. TEN |
7. | Minnesota Vikings at SEA |
8. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. HOU |
9. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE Note: Sam Hubbard suffered a torn PCL in the win over the Titans. |
10. | Baltimore Ravens vs. PIT |
11. | Jacksonville Jaguars at LV |
12. | Arizona Cardinals at CAR |
13. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at BAL Note: ***T.J. Watt (ankle) fully practiced Thursday and has been cleared to play. But DeShon Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out and Donte Jackson (back) is iffy.*** |
14. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. DEN |
15. | Los Angeles Rams at NYJ |
16. | Seattle Seahawks vs. MIN |
17. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at DAL |
18. | San Francisco 49ers at MIA |
19. | Dallas Cowboys vs. TB |
20. | *Houston Texans at KC Note: Move Houston up at least five spots if Mahomes sits, probably more. |
21. | Washington Commanders vs. PHI |
22. | New York Jets vs. LAR |
23. | *Las Vegas Raiders vs. JAX Note: Maxx Crosby is scheduled to undergo a tightrope procedure on his Grade 3 ankle sprain. |
24. | New Orleans Saints at GB |
25. | Miami Dolphins vs. SF |
26. | Tennessee Titans at IND |
27. | New England Patriots at BUF |
28. | Chicago Bears vs. DET |
29. | New York Giants at ATL |
30. | Cleveland Browns at CIN |
31. | *Detroit Lions at CHI Note: The hits keep on coming - this week it's Alim McNeill (knee) and Carlton Davis (thumb) that suffered devastating injuries. |
32. | Carolina Panthers vs. ARI |