This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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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 Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. 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.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick |
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Championship Week! Good luck in your finals!
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 Eli Manning?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. 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.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DEN |
| 2. | Josh Allen BUF at CIN |
| 3. | *Joe Burrow CIN vs. BUF Note: Burrow won't have RT La'el Collins, who is out with a torn ACL and MCL. |
| 4. | *Justin Fields CHI at DET Note: Fields is still playing through a shoulder injury and then had his foot stepped upon, but he won't be shut down for the final two games. Fields isn't on the Bears' initial injury list. |
| 5. | *Dak Prescott DAL at TEN Note: ***Prescott hyperextended his knee in the win over the Titans on Thursday night, though the Cowboys downplayed the severity of the injury.*** |
| 6. | Kirk Cousins MIN at GB |
| 7. | Jared Goff DET vs. CHI |
| 8. | *Gardner Minshew PHI vs. NO Note: Jalen Hurts is going to push to come back this week, but Minshew at least paid the fantasy bills last week against Dallas and would be able to do so again this week if he were to start. ***Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is listed as doubtful, so it appears likely that Minshew will start.*** |
| 9. | Justin Herbert LAC vs. LAR |
| 10. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. MIN Note: Rodgers (knee, thumb) sat out Wednesday's practice. ***Rodgers was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 11. | *Brock Purdy SF at LV Note: Purdy draws another plus matchup this week against the Raiders on the road. |
| 12. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIA at NE Note: Bridgewater will get the majority of first-team reps in practice this week, with Tua Tagovailoa entering the concussion protocol again. Bridewater is in line to start, with Tagovailoa's concussion confirmed. ***Officially starting this week with Tagovailoa ruled out.*** |
| 13. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at HOU Note: Lawrence (toe) didn't practice Wednesday, though coach Doug Pederson said that he wasn't planning on resting any starters. Lawrence has missed Wednesday practices the previous three weeks. ***Lawrence is listed as questionable after limited practices Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 14. | *Mike White NYJ at SEA Note: White (ribs) has been cleared to play and will start, with Joe Flacco backing him up and Zach Wilson reverting back to the third QB role. ***Once again Chris Streveler has been activated from the practice squad, so we might see him in a few select short-yardage or red zone plays when the Jets want to use his mobility.*** |
| 15. | Daniel Jones NYG vs. IND |
| 16. | Geno Smith SEA vs. NYJ |
| 17. | Mac Jones NE vs. MIA |
| 18. | Tom Brady TB vs. CAR |
| 19. | *Deshaun Watson CLE at WAS Note: Watson's rushing touchdown salvaged an otherwise miserable fantasy game. This is a decent matchup against the Commanders coming up this week. |
| 20. | *Carson Wentz WAS vs. CLE Note: Wentz replaced Taylor Heinicke in the loss to the Niners and threw a touchdown pass late. The Commanders will decide which quarterback starts later this week. Wentz has been confirmed as the starter. |
| 21. | Baker Mayfield LA at LAC |
| 22. | *Sam Darnold CAR at TB Note: Darnold has been solid if not spectacular since taking back over. This upcoming game against the Bucs on the road isn't a great matchup, but it's an interesting must-win game for the Panthers to stay alive. |
| 23. | Kenny Pickett PIT at BAL |
| 24. | Andy Dalton NO at PHI |
| 25. | *Russell Wilson DEN at KC Note: Wilson was somehow worse on Christmas Day than he's been all year, which was already so bad. |
| 26. | *Nick Foles IND at NYG Note: Foles will start again this week against the Giants despite the debacle against the Chargers on Monday night. |
| 27. | Davis Mills HOU vs. JAX |
| 28. | *Tyler Huntley BAL vs. PIT Note: ***Huntley will once again start this week, with Anthony Brown elevated from the practice squad again to back him up.*** |
| 29. | Desmond Ridder ATL vs. ARI |
| 30. | *Jarrett Stidham LV vs. SF Note: Stidham is starting the last two games of the season and Derek Carr has been relegated to third quarterback. |
| 31. | *Joshua Dobbs TEN vs. DAL Note: Dobbs is getting the start Thursday night ahead of Malik Willis. ***To my eyes, Dobbs was a considerable improvement over Malik Willis. He's not guaranteed to start over Willis next week, however. But we do know it won't be Ryan Tannehill, who was placed on IR.*** |
| 32. | *David Blough ARZ at ATL Note: ***Blough surprisingly was named the starter when Colt McCoy was ruled out with extended concussion symptoms, getting the nod over Trace McSorley.*** |
| 33. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NO Note: Hurts (shoulder) is going to push to play in Week 17, but it's not a given that he can come back. Hurts was a non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice. ***Hurts had limited practices Thursday and Friday, but he's listed as doubtful.*** |
| 34. | Jeff Driskel HOU vs. JAX |
| 35. | *Taylor Heinicke WAS vs. CLE Note: Heinicke was replaced late in the loss to the Niners by Carson Wentz, and might get benched in favor of Wentz this week. |
| 36. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NE Note: Tagovailoa went back into the concussion protocol on Monday after playing the full game Sunday morning. Tagovailoa is unlikely to play this week. |
| 37. | *Malik Willis TEN vs. DAL Note: Willis had a predictably ugly outing last week, throwing for only 99 yards and no touchdowns, with two interceptions in 23 attempts. Willis is getting benched in favor of Joshua Dobbs. ***There's a chance that Willis could start next week, though in my opinion Dobbs looked better than Willis has so far.*** |
| 38. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. PIT Note: Jackson (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday. ***Jackson has been ruled out once again.*** |
| 39. | Brett Rypien DEN at KC |
| 40. | *Trace McSorley ARZ at ATL Note: The Cardinals hope that Colt McCoy (concussion) can return this week; if so, he and not McSorley will start. McCoy has indeed been cleared and will start, so McSorley reverts to a backup role. ***Colt McCoy has been ruled out this week, but it'll be David Blough over McSorley in McCoy's place.*** |
| 41. | *Zach Wilson NYJ at SEA Note: Wilson has been demoted to third quarterback this week, with Mike White starting. |
| 42. | *Colt McCoy ARZ at ATL Note: The Cardinals are hopeful that McCoy will be cleared from the concussion protocol in time to start on Sunday in Atlanta. McCoy has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will start Sunday. ***McCoy had a recurrence of concussion symptoms and has been ruled out. David Blough will start.*** |
| 43. | *Derek Carr LV vs. SF Note: Carr has been shut down by the Raiders for the last two games and will be away from the team. |
| 44. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. DAL Note: Tannehill (ankle) is supposed to be out for the rest of the regular season due to his 'tightrope' procedure last week, but the Titans haven't ruled him out for Week 18 yet. ***Placed on IR, which rules him out for the rest of the regular season and multiple weeks of the playoffs.*** |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Christian McCaffrey SF at LV Note: ***McCaffrey (knee) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 2. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. IND |
| 3. | Dalvin Cook MIN at GB |
| 4. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. LAR Note: ***Ekeler (knee) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full go on Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. NO Note: Sanders lost a killer fumble late in the loss to the Cowboys. ***Sanders (knee) sat out Wednesday, was limited Thursday and then put in a full practice Friday, and has been cleared from the injury report, even though he wore a brace on Friday.*** |
| 6. | Nick Chubb CLE at WAS |
| 7. | David Montgomery CHI at DET |
| 8. | Travis Etienne JAC at HOU |
| 9. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. MIN Note: Jones said that his ankle was rolled up on in the first play of the second half, which contributed to his meager output. ***Jones (knee/ankle) was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 10. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA Note: Stevenson also lost a killer fumble, plus had a bad drop. ***Stevenson (ankle) had his workload in practice managed this week, but he's expected to play despite being listed as questionable. Teammate Damien Harris has been cleared from the injury list, so Stevenson might get fewer snaps this week.*** |
| 11. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at TEN Note: On one hand, Elliott should get more work than normal this week. On the other hand, it's against Tennessee, who remains stout against the run. |
| 12. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. CLE Note: ***Robinson's teammate Antonio Gibson (knee) has been ruled out. Jonathan Williams will be the primary backup.*** |
| 13. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. BUF |
| 14. | *Alvin Kamara NO at PHI Note: ***Kamara (personal/quadriceps) has been cleared from the injury report, after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday.*** |
| 15. | *James Conner ARZ at ATL Note: ***Conner (illness) returned to practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list. However, it's going to be David Blough at quarterback and D'Andre Hopkins might not play.*** |
| 16. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. ARI Note: Allgeier has surpassed Cordarrelle Patterson in terms of carries and snaps. |
| 17. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYJ Note: I was concerned that Walker (ankle) would be limited against the Chiefs - in fact, not only was he not limited, but he carried a heavier-than-usual workload, with 26 carries. ***Walker (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and was limited both Thursday and Friday, and is listed as questionable. However, coach Pete Carroll said that he expects Walker to play and will have 'fresh legs.' I think Walker was close to hitting the rookie wall before his ankle injury, so Carroll and his staff are doing what they can to preserve him.*** |
| 18. | Najee Harris PIT at BAL |
| 19. | *Leonard Fournette TB vs. CAR Note: Fournette posted and then deleted a tweet saying that he's been playing through plantar fasciitis. |
| 20. | Cam Akers LA at LAC |
| 21. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. SF Note: Awful matchup this week. |
| 22. | Devin Singletary BUF at CIN |
| 23. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 24. | *D'Andre Swift DET vs. CHI Note: Swift had a baffling five touches in the loss to the Panthers. ***Teammate Jamaal Williams (leg) has been cleared from the injury report. Meanwhile, his other teammate Justin Jackson was added to the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 25. | AJ Dillon GB vs. MIN |
| 26. | *J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. PIT Note: Dobbins surprisingly disappeared in the second half, ceding most of his snaps to Gus Edwards. |
| 27. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN |
| 28. | D'Onta Foreman CAR at TB |
| 29. | *Zack Moss IND at NYG Note: Moss was the clear leader in the Colts' backfield. |
| 30. | *Jeff Wilson MIA at NE Note: Wilson (hip) played less than Raheem Mostert, but still managed to score from short distance. |
| 31. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. PIT |
| 32. | *Zonovan Knight NYJ at SEA Note: Knight has a good matchup, but diminishing returns as of late. |
| 33. | *Hassan Haskins TEN vs. DAL Note: Haskins saw a good amount of work on passing downs and would be the pivot if Derrick Henry is held out. Henry has been downgraded to doubtful. Haskins will share the RB duties with Julius Chestnut. |
| 34. | Raheem Mostert MIA at NE |
| 35. | *James Cook BUF at CIN Note: Cook is coming off of a career-best 99 rush yards with a touchdown. |
| 36. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 37. | Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DEN |
| 38. | *Jamaal Williams DET vs. CHI Note: Williams left with an apparent left leg injury in the loss to Carolina and missed the fourth quarter. ***Williams (leg) has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 39. | *Latavius Murray DEN at KC Note: Murray is now sharing work with both Marlon Mack and Chase Edmonds, who returned last week. |
| 40. | Royce Freeman HOU vs. JAX |
| 41. | Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. ARI |
| 42. | Marlon Mack DEN at KC |
| 43. | Kareem Hunt CLE at WAS |
| 44. | Samaje Perine CIN vs. BUF |
| 45. | *Jonathan Williams WAS vs. CLE Note: ***Williams will be the primary backup behind Brian Robinson this week, with Antonio Gibson (knee) out.*** |
| 46. | Khalil Herbert CHI at DET |
| 47. | Michael Carter NYJ at SEA |
| 48. | *Julius Chestnut TEN vs. DAL Note: We just assume that Hassan Haskins is next man up, but Chestnut might also be in line for a decent amount of work Thursday night. |
| 49. | JaMycal Hasty JAC at HOU |
| 50. | *Deon Jackson IND at NYG Note: Jackson barely played despite trailing most of the game. |
| 51. | *Jordan Mason SF at LV Note: Mason (hamstring) was limited to special teams duties last week, but should regain his role as the Niners' No. 2 back this week. ***Mason has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 52. | Rex Burkhead HOU vs. JAX |
| 53. | Kyren Williams LA at LAC |
| 54. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. NO |
| 55. | *DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. NYJ Note: ***Dallas (ankle) has been cleared from the injury list entirely, whereas teammates Kenneth Walker and Travis Homer are listed as questionable.*** |
| 56. | Matt Breida NYG vs. IND |
| 57. | Jaylen Warren PIT at BAL |
| 58. | Alexander Mattison MIN at GB |
| 59. | *Tyrion Davis-Price SF at LV Note: Davis-Price saw work as the Niners' second back when Jordan Mason aggravated a hamstring injury last week. Mason is expected to be back in full capacity this week. |
| 60. | Boston Scott PHI vs. NO |
| 61. | Kevin Harris NE vs. MIA |
| 62. | Joshua Kelley LAC vs. LAR |
| 63. | *Justin Jackson DET vs. CHI Note: Could get more work if Jamaal Williams (leg) can't go. ***Jackson (hip) was added to the injury report Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 64. | *Dare Ogunbowale HOU vs. JAX Note: ***Ogubonwale (knee) is listed as questionable.*** |
| 65. | *Travis Homer SEA vs. NYJ Note: Homer injured his ankle in the loss to the Chiefs. ***Homer (ankle) is listed as questionable going into Sunday.*** |
| 66. | *Damien Harris NE vs. MIA Note: Harris (thigh) last played in Week 12 - Thanksgiving night. ***Harris had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 67. | *Antonio Gibson WAS vs. CLE Note: Gibson is dealing with a mystery sprain (coach Ron Rivera refused to name which body part). ***Gibson (knee) has been ruled out.*** |
| 68. | *Tony Pollard DAL at TEN Note: Pollard (thigh) was a non-participant in Tuesday's light workout after being expected to practice initially. |
| 69. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. DAL Note: Henry (hip) missed practice Monday and turned in a limited practice Tuesday. He's a threat not to play this week because the Titans' playoff status won't be changed this week - everything comes down to the Week 18 game against the Jaguars. Downgraded to doubtful, and he's unlikely to play Thursday night. Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut are his backups. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Justin Jefferson MIN at GB |
| 2. | Tyreek Hill MIA at NE |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at TEN |
| 4. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NO Note: ***Brown (knee) fully practiced Friday and is not on the injury report.*** |
| 5. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BUF |
| 6. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. LAR Note: Allen narrowly missed a touchdown tiptoeing down the sideline. He still managed 11 catches for 104 yards. |
| 7. | *Stefon Diggs BUF at CIN Note: ***Diggs (illness) sat out practice Thursday but returned to action on Friday.*** |
| 8. | Davante Adams LV vs. SF |
| 9. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE |
| 10. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CLE |
| 11. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NO |
| 12. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI |
| 13. | Mike Williams LAC vs. LAR |
| 14. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BUF |
| 15. | DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYJ |
| 16. | Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR |
| 17. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at LV |
| 18. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at SEA |
| 19. | Michael Pittman IND at NYG |
| 20. | Christian Kirk JAC at HOU |
| 21. | DJ Moore CAR at TB |
| 22. | Marquise Brown ARZ at ATL |
| 23. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. DEN |
| 24. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC Note: ***Jeudy (ankle) has been limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. Interim head coach Jerry Rosburg said Friday that he expects that Jeudy will play.*** |
| 25. | Drake London ATL vs. ARI |
| 26. | *Chris Olave NO at PHI Note: ***Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 27. | George Pickens PIT at BAL |
| 28. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 29. | Jahan Dotson WAS vs. CLE |
| 30. | Zay Jones JAC at HOU |
| 31. | Michael Gallup DAL at TEN |
| 32. | Darius Slayton NYG vs. IND |
| 33. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at BAL Note: ***Johnson (hip) had a full practice Thursday and should be good to go.*** |
| 34. | Elijah Moore NYJ at SEA |
| 35. | *Amari Cooper CLE at WAS Note: ***Cooper (hip) was rested Wednesday and had limited practices Thursday and Friday, but isn't on the injury report.*** |
| 36. | Allen Lazard GB vs. MIN |
| 37. | Gabe Davis BUF at CIN |
| 38. | DJ Chark DET vs. CHI |
| 39. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYJ Note: Lockett (hand) is 'TBD' for this week. I don't love the matchup even if he plays. ***Lockett practiced fully and is expected to play, even though he's still dealing with some swelling and some issues with the stitches on his left index finger.*** |
| 40. | *Parris Campbell IND at NYG Note: The Colts' top wideouts were shutdown as a result of Nick Foles's struggles and the Colts' poor offensive line. |
| 41. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. MIN |
| 42. | Russell Gage TB vs. CAR |
| 43. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at KC Note: ***Sutton (hamstring) has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 44. | Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE at WAS |
| 45. | K.J. Osborn MIN at GB |
| 46. | Adam Thielen MIN at GB |
| 47. | Richie James NYG vs. IND |
| 48. | Joshua Palmer LAC vs. LAR |
| 49. | *Christian Watson GB vs. MIN Note: Watson (hip) is considered day-to-day after missing the second half on Sunday. ***Watson (hip) had a limited practice and will be a true game-time decision. I probably wouldn't play him - I understand the upside, but a setback early could leave you with a zero. He's in the late-afternoon window, so make sure you have a late pivot if you're considering him.*** |
| 50. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. BUF |
| 51. | *Brandin Cooks HOU vs. JAX Note: ***Cooks missed one practice due to a personal issue, but he's not on the injury report.*** |
| 52. | Noah Brown DAL at TEN |
| 53. | Treylon Burks TEN vs. DAL |
| 54. | Isaiah Hodgins NYG vs. IND |
| 55. | Kendrick Bourne NE vs. MIA |
| 56. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. DEN |
| 57. | Rashid Shaheed NO at PHI |
| 58. | Curtis Samuel WAS vs. CLE |
| 59. | Greg Dortch ARZ at ATL |
| 60. | Chris Moore HOU vs. JAX |
| 61. | Jakobi Meyers NE vs. MIA |
| 62. | *Demarcus Robinson BAL vs. PIT Note: ***Robinson (groin) was given a rest day Thursday but has since been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 63. | Van Jefferson LA at LAC |
| 64. | Hunter Renfrow LV vs. SF |
| 65. | Corey Davis NYJ at SEA |
| 66. | Mack Hollins LV vs. SF |
| 67. | Jauan Jennings SF at LV |
| 68. | Terrace Marshall CAR at TB |
| 69. | Kadarius Toney KC vs. DEN |
| 70. | Isaiah McKenzie BUF at CIN |
| 71. | Nelson Agholor NE vs. MIA |
| 72. | *Julio Jones TB vs. CAR Note: ***Jones (knee) is listed as questionable.*** |
| 73. | Robert Woods TEN vs. DAL |
| 74. | Josh Reynolds DET vs. CHI |
| 75. | Marvin Jones JAC at HOU |
| 76. | Randall Cobb GB vs. MIN |
| 77. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. DAL |
| 78. | Quez Watkins PHI vs. NO |
| 79. | Tutu Atwell LA at LAC |
| 80. | *Chase Claypool CHI at DET Note: ***Claypool (knee) is expected to play after being listed as questionable.*** |
| 81. | *DeVante Parker NE vs. MIA Note: ***Parker (concussion) has been ruled out for a third week.*** |
| 82. | *Deebo Samuel SF at LV Note: Deebo (knee/ankle) has a chance to return to practice this week. I'm skeptical that he plays, but we'll let the practice reports tell the story. ***Deebo has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 83. | *DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at ATL Note: ***Hopkins left practice Friday with a knee issue and has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 84. | Rondale Moore ARZ at ATL |
| 85. | *Mecole Hardman KC vs. DEN Note: ***Hardman (abdomen) had a setback in practice and won't play this week.*** |
| 86. | *Marquise Goodwin SEA vs. NYJ Note: Goodwin aggravated a wrist injury and was shut out in the loss to the Chiefs. ***Goodwin was placed on IR with the shoulder issue.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN |
| 2. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at GB |
| 3. | *George Kittle SF at LV Note: Kittle has been unlocked by Brock Purdy of all quarterbacks. |
| 4. | Evan Engram JAC at HOU |
| 5. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. PIT Note: Between the Ravens' QB woes and Andrews's injuries, his production has been crushed over the last three games. |
| 6. | Dalton Schultz DAL at TEN |
| 7. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NO |
| 8. | Darren Waller LV vs. SF |
| 9. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at BAL |
| 10. | *Noah Fant SEA vs. NYJ Note: Teammate Will Dissly (knee) has hit the IR. ***Fant (knee) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | David Njoku CLE at WAS |
| 12. | *Dawson Knox BUF at CIN Note: ***Knox (hip) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | *Tyler Higbee LA at LAC Note: Higbee appears to have made a connection with Baker Mayfield, with touchdowns in consecutive weeks after not scoring all season before that. ***Higbee popped up on the injury list Thursday with an elbow issue and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 14. | *Hayden Hurst CIN vs. BUF Note: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is 'very optimistic' that Hurst (calf) will be available Monday night. ***Hurst (calf) has been cleared from the injury list after practicing fully this week.*** |
| 15. | Taysom Hill NO at PHI |
| 16. | Tyler Conklin NYJ at SEA |
| 17. | Juwan Johnson NO at PHI |
| 18. | Cole Kmet CHI at DET |
| 19. | *Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. DAL Note: Okonkwo's momentum was stalled by Malik Willis replacing the injured Ryan Tannehill. |
| 20. | *Logan Thomas WAS vs. CLE Note: Thomas had eight targets in the loss to the Niners. |
| 21. | Cade Otton TB vs. CAR |
| 22. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. MIA Note: Henry is day-to-day with a knee injury, but has a chance to play on Sunday. ***Henry is questionable, but expected to play, but teammate Jonnu Smith will not play.*** |
| 23. | *Jelani Woods IND at NYG Note: ***Teammate Kylen Granson (ankle) once again has been ruled out.*** |
| 24. | Austin Hooper TEN vs. DAL |
| 25. | Shane Zylstra DET vs. CHI |
| 26. | *Gerald Everett LAC vs. LAR Note: Everett wasn't even targeted once in the win over the Colts. |
| 27. | Robert Tonyan GB vs. MIN |
| 28. | Jordan Akins HOU vs. JAX |
| 29. | Trey McBride ARZ at ATL |
| 30. | C.J. Uzomah NYJ at SEA |
| 31. | Mitchell Wilcox CIN vs. BUF |
| 32. | Tommy Tremble CAR at TB |
| 33. | Brock Wright DET vs. CHI |
| 34. | Mike Gesicki MIA at NE |
| 35. | Daniel Bellinger NYG vs. IND |
| 36. | *Cameron Brate TB vs. CAR Note: Brate only played eight snaps Sunday night against Arizona. |
| 37. | *Greg Dulcich DEN at KC Note: Dulcich left Sunday's loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury. ***The Broncos have placed Dulcich on the IR with the injury.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Justin Jefferson MIN at GB |
| 2. | *Christian McCaffrey SF at LV Note: ***McCaffrey (knee) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. IND |
| 4. | Dalvin Cook MIN at GB |
| 5. | *Austin Ekeler LAC vs. LAR Note: ***Ekeler (knee) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full go on Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN |
| 7. | Tyreek Hill MIA at NE |
| 8. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at TEN |
| 9. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NO Note: ***Brown (knee) fully practiced Friday and is not on the injury report.*** |
| 10. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BUF |
| 11. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. NO Note: Sanders lost a killer fumble late in the loss to the Cowboys. ***Sanders (knee) sat out Wednesday, was limited Thursday and then put in a full practice Friday, and has been cleared from the injury report, even though he wore a brace on Friday.*** |
| 12. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA Note: Stevenson also lost a killer fumble, plus had a bad drop. ***Stevenson (ankle) had his workload in practice managed this week, but he's expected to play despite being listed as questionable. Teammate Damien Harris has been cleared from the injury list, so Stevenson might get fewer snaps this week.*** |
| 13. | Nick Chubb CLE at WAS |
| 14. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. LAR Note: Allen narrowly missed a touchdown tiptoeing down the sideline. He still managed 11 catches for 104 yards. |
| 15. | *Stefon Diggs BUF at CIN Note: ***Diggs (illness) sat out practice Thursday but returned to action on Friday.*** |
| 16. | Davante Adams LV vs. SF |
| 17. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE |
| 18. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at GB |
| 19. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. DAL Note: Henry (hip) missed practice Monday and turned in a limited practice Tuesday. He's a threat not to play this week because the Titans' playoff status won't be changed this week - everything comes down to the Week 18 game against the Jaguars. Downgraded to doubtful, and he's unlikely to play Thursday night. Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut are his backups. |
| 20. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. MIN Note: Jones said that his ankle was rolled up on in the first play of the second half, which contributed to his meager output. ***Jones (knee/ankle) was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 21. | David Montgomery CHI at DET |
| 22. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CLE |
| 23. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NO |
| 24. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI |
| 25. | *George Kittle SF at LV Note: Kittle has been unlocked by Brock Purdy of all quarterbacks. |
| 26. | Mike Williams LAC vs. LAR |
| 27. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BUF |
| 28. | Travis Etienne JAC at HOU |
| 29. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at TEN Note: On one hand, Elliott should get more work than normal this week. On the other hand, it's against Tennessee, who remains stout against the run. |
| 30. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. BUF |
| 31. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. SF Note: Awful matchup this week. |
| 32. | *Alvin Kamara NO at PHI Note: ***Kamara (personal/quadriceps) has been cleared from the injury report, after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday.*** |
| 33. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. CLE Note: ***Robinson's teammate Antonio Gibson (knee) has been ruled out. Jonathan Williams will be the primary backup.*** |
| 34. | *James Conner ARZ at ATL Note: ***Conner (illness) returned to practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list. However, it's going to be David Blough at quarterback and D'Andre Hopkins might not play.*** |
| 35. | *Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. ARI Note: Allgeier has surpassed Cordarrelle Patterson in terms of carries and snaps. |
| 36. | Najee Harris PIT at BAL |
| 37. | *Leonard Fournette TB vs. CAR Note: Fournette posted and then deleted a tweet saying that he's been playing through plantar fasciitis. |
| 38. | DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYJ |
| 39. | Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR |
| 40. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at LV |
| 41. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at SEA |
| 42. | Evan Engram JAC at HOU |
| 43. | Cam Akers LA at LAC |
| 44. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYJ Note: I was concerned that Walker (ankle) would be limited against the Chiefs - in fact, not only was he not limited, but he carried a heavier-than-usual workload, with 26 carries. ***Walker (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and was limited both Thursday and Friday, and is listed as questionable. However, coach Pete Carroll said that he expects Walker to play and will have 'fresh legs.' I think Walker was close to hitting the rookie wall before his ankle injury, so Carroll and his staff are doing what they can to preserve him.*** |
| 45. | *DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at ATL Note: ***Hopkins left practice Friday with a knee issue and has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 46. | Michael Pittman IND at NYG |
| 47. | Christian Kirk JAC at HOU |
| 48. | DJ Moore CAR at TB |
| 49. | Marquise Brown ARZ at ATL |
| 50. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC Note: ***Jeudy (ankle) has been limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. Interim head coach Jerry Rosburg said Friday that he expects that Jeudy will play.*** |
| 51. | Devin Singletary BUF at CIN |
| 52. | *D'Andre Swift DET vs. CHI Note: Swift had a baffling five touches in the loss to the Panthers. ***Teammate Jamaal Williams (leg) has been cleared from the injury report. Meanwhile, his other teammate Justin Jackson was added to the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 53. | Michael Gallup DAL at TEN |
| 54. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. DEN |
| 55. | Drake London ATL vs. ARI |
| 56. | AJ Dillon GB vs. MIN |
| 57. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 58. | *J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. PIT Note: Dobbins surprisingly disappeared in the second half, ceding most of his snaps to Gus Edwards. |
| 59. | Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN |
| 60. | *Tony Pollard DAL at TEN Note: Pollard (thigh) was a non-participant in Tuesday's light workout after being expected to practice initially. |
| 61. | George Pickens PIT at BAL |
| 62. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 63. | Jahan Dotson WAS vs. CLE |
| 64. | Zay Jones JAC at HOU |
| 65. | Darius Slayton NYG vs. IND |
| 66. | D'Onta Foreman CAR at TB |
| 67. | *Zack Moss IND at NYG Note: Moss was the clear leader in the Colts' backfield. |
| 68. | *Jeff Wilson MIA at NE Note: Wilson (hip) played less than Raheem Mostert, but still managed to score from short distance. |
| 69. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. PIT |
| 70. | *Diontae Johnson PIT at BAL Note: ***Johnson (hip) had a full practice Thursday and should be good to go.*** |
| 71. | Elijah Moore NYJ at SEA |
| 72. | *Amari Cooper CLE at WAS Note: ***Cooper (hip) was rested Wednesday and had limited practices Thursday and Friday, but isn't on the injury report.*** |
| 73. | Allen Lazard GB vs. MIN |
| 74. | Gabe Davis BUF at CIN |
| 75. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. PIT Note: Between the Ravens' QB woes and Andrews's injuries, his production has been crushed over the last three games. |
| 76. | Dalton Schultz DAL at TEN |
| 77. | *Zonovan Knight NYJ at SEA Note: Knight has a good matchup, but diminishing returns as of late. |
| 78. | Raheem Mostert MIA at NE |
| 79. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 80. | Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DEN |
| 81. | *James Cook BUF at CIN Note: Cook is coming off of a career-best 99 rush yards with a touchdown. |
| 82. | *Latavius Murray DEN at KC Note: Murray is now sharing work with both Marlon Mack and Chase Edmonds, who returned last week. |
| 83. | DJ Chark DET vs. CHI |
| 84. | *Parris Campbell IND at NYG Note: The Colts' top wideouts were shutdown as a result of Nick Foles's struggles and the Colts' poor offensive line. |
| 85. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. MIN |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. PIT |
| 2. | Brett Maher DAL at TEN |
| 3. | Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN |
| 4. | Jason Myers SEA vs. NYJ |
| 5. | *Ryan Succop TB vs. CAR Note: Corrected a recent slump by going perfect on four attempts Sunday night. |
| 6. | Robbie Gould SF at LV |
| 7. | Graham Gano NYG vs. IND |
| 8. | *Evan McPherson CIN vs. BUF Note: Both McPherson and Nick Folk really struggled in the wind in Foxboro last week. |
| 9. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. SF |
| 10. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. LAR |
| 11. | Michael Badgley DET vs. CHI |
| 12. | *Tyler Bass BUF at CIN Note: Bass was one of many kickers affected by the weather last week - it's not perfect this week in Cincy, but it should be better than it was in Chicago. |
| 13. | Joey Slye WAS vs. CLE |
| 14. | Cairo Santos CHI at DET |
| 15. | Riley Patterson JAC at HOU |
| 16. | Matt Gay LA at LAC |
| 17. | Matt Prater ARZ at ATL |
| 18. | *Greg Joseph MIN at GB Note: Made a 61-yarder as time expired for the win last week. He'll have to go back outdoors this week in Lambeau and next week in Solider Field. |
| 19. | *Nick Folk NE vs. MIA Note: Folk missed two extra points last week, which forced the Pats to try to score a touchdown instead of kicking a game-winning field goal from in close late last week - instead, they fumbled inside the 10-yard line and lost. |
| 20. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. ARI |
| 21. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ at SEA |
| 22. | Chris Boswell PIT at BAL |
| 23. | Mason Crosby GB vs. MIN |
| 24. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NO |
| 25. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. JAX |
| 26. | Jason Sanders MIA at NE |
| 27. | Cade York CLE at WAS |
| 28. | Wil Lutz NO at PHI |
| 29. | Randy Bullock TEN vs. DAL |
| 30. | Chase McLaughlin IND at NYG |
| 31. | Brandon McManus DEN at KC |
| 32. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at TB |
Defenses
| 1. | *San Francisco 49ers at LV Note: ***Gets to face Jarrett Stidham instead of Derek Carr this week.*** |
| 2. | *Philadelphia Eagles vs. NO Note: The Eagles lost Avonte Maddox to a toe injury, but I still love the matchup against the Saints this week. |
| 3. | Baltimore Ravens vs. PIT |
| 4. | Dallas Cowboys at TEN |
| 5. | New York Giants vs. IND |
| 6. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. LAR |
| 7. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN |
| 8. | Jacksonville Jaguars at HOU |
| 9. | Washington Commanders vs. CLE |
| 10. | New England Patriots vs. MIA |
| 11. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
| 12. | New York Jets at SEA |
| 13. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. CAR |
| 14. | Cleveland Browns at WAS |
| 15. | Pittsburgh Steelers at BAL |
| 16. | Detroit Lions vs. CHI |
| 17. | Arizona Cardinals at ATL |
| 18. | Miami Dolphins at NE |
| 19. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. BUF |
| 20. | Buffalo Bills at CIN |
| 21. | Seattle Seahawks vs. NYJ |
| 22. | Houston Texans vs. JAX |
| 23. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. ARI Note: The Falcons might get to face Trace McSorley, but ... they can't really rush the passer. |
| 24. | Green Bay Packers vs. MIN |
| 25. | Los Angeles Rams at LAC |
| 26. | New Orleans Saints at PHI |
| 27. | Denver Broncos at KC |
| 28. | Indianapolis Colts at NYG |
| 29. | Minnesota Vikings at GB |
| 30. | Tennessee Titans vs. DAL |
| 31. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. SF |
| 32. | Chicago Bears at DET |
