This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Friday Night Update Complete
Week 18 features more teams likely to shut down their starters this week than in recent memory. This list will be fluid. Hopefully your championship doesn't ride on Week 18!
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.
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Friday Night Update Complete
Week 18 features more teams likely to shut down their starters this week than in recent memory. This list will be fluid. Hopefully your championship doesn't ride on Week 18!
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. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CLE |
| 2. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. NO |
| 3. | *Joe Burrow CIN at PIT Note: Burrow (wrist/knee) was limited Tuesday to begin the Week 18 prep, much as he has been the last couple of weeks. Burrow has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 4. | *Sam Darnold MIN at DET Note: Darnold put up massive numbers in the Vikings' most impressive win since early in the season. He'll be in a shootout this week against the Lions. |
| 5. | Jared Goff DET vs. MIN |
| 6. | Bo Nix DEN vs. KC |
| 7. | Justin Herbert LAC at LV |
| 8. | Russell Wilson PIT vs. CIN |
| 9. | *Geno Smith SEA at LAR Note: The Seahawks plan to start Smith and have him play the full game. |
| 10. | *Jordan Love GB vs. CHI Note: Love put up pedestrian numbers despite the Packers playing in catch-up mode over the second half. |
| 11. | *Joe Flacco IND vs. JAX Note: We got the full Flacco/Jameis experience Sunday, as Flacco threw for 300+ yards and two touchdowns, but also committed three turnovers in a losing effort. Flacco will start again this week. |
| 12. | Kyler Murray ARZ vs. SF |
| 13. | Bryce Young CAR at ATL |
| 14. | *Joshua Dobbs SF at ARI Note: Dobbs will likely start in Week 18, with Brock Purdy dealing with an elbow contusion and nerve inflammation. |
| 15. | Michael Penix ATL vs. CAR |
| 16. | *Drake Maye NE vs. BUF Note: Maye (hand) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable, but the Pats coaching staff said that he is expected to start. |
| 17. | Aidan O'Connell LV vs. LAC |
| 18. | *Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. MIA Note: Rodgers will start in Week 18, as he's one touchdown pass away from 500 in his career, much as he was in Week 17. |
| 19. | *Drew Lock NYG at PHI Note: Sorry, I didn't have five total touchdowns from Drew Lock on my bingo card. I'm still astounded by that result. |
| 20. | *Jimmy Garoppolo LA vs. SEA Note: Garoppolo will be the Rams' primary quarterback in Week 18, with the Rams having clinched the NFC West. They will either be the No. 3 or the No. 4 seed in the NFC. |
| 21. | *Caleb Williams CHI at GB Note: Williams and the Bears starters will play in the season finale against the Packers, but how much? |
| 22. | *Carson Wentz KC at DEN Note: Wentz will probably start in Week 18 against the Broncos. |
| 23. | *Tyler Huntley MIA at NYJ Note: Huntley will get more practice reps than Tua Tagovailoa (hip), suggesting that Huntley will likely start in Week 18 against the Jets. Huntley is still on track to start, with Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful. |
| 24. | *C.J. Stroud HOU at TEN Note: Stroud is 'banged up' heading into Week 18, and the Texans are locked into the fourth seed. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davis Mills at some point in this game. |
| 25. | *Cooper Rush DAL vs. WAS Note: Rush will start, but Trey Lance will receive 'significant snaps' as well. |
| 26. | *Jayden Daniels WAS at DAL Note: Daniels led the Commanders to a dramatic overtime win to clinch a playoff spot; will he play a full game this week or will we see Marcus Mariota? How much does the sixth seed matter when the reward is to play the Eagles again? |
| 27. | Mac Jones JAC at IND |
| 28. | *Mitchell Trubisky BUF at NE Note: Trubisky will get most of the action in Week 18 for the Bills. No truth to the rumor that the Bills signed Mike White to the active roster to promote Season 3 of 'The White Lotus.' But it is true that Trubisky is at risk of losing snaps to this version of Mike White late in the game. |
| 29. | *Tanner McKee PHI vs. NYG Note: McKee is likely to start against the Giants, but he might not have his top pass-catchers plus Saquon Barkley out there. |
| 30. | *Spencer Rattler NO at TB Note: Rattler will start again this week with Derek Carr ruled out. |
| 31. | *Will Levis TEN vs. HOU Note: Both Levis and Mason Rudolph will split reps in Week 18. If the Titans happen to be close, I'm sure they'll put in Levis to make sure they have a key turnover. Levis will actually start, but Mason Rudolph is also expected to play. |
| 32. | *Bailey Zappe CLE at BAL Note: Zappe and Dorian Thompson-Robinson might both play on Saturday. Zappe is now expected to start Saturday, though both quarterbacks are expected to play. |
| 33. | *Mason Rudolph TEN vs. HOU Note: Rudolph and Will Levis will split reps in Week 18. Levis will start, but Rudolph is also expected to play. |
| 34. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE at BAL Note: Thompson-Robinson (calf) was limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. The Browns haven't named a starter for Saturday's game against the Ravens, but they're debating between Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe. Zappe will start, but Thompson-Robinson should also play. |
| 35. | *Trey Lance DAL vs. WAS Note: Lance is expected to receive 'significant snaps' against the Commanders, though Cooper Rush is still expected to start. |
| 36. | *Josh Allen BUF at NE Note: Allen will start but will be out there for a 'very, very short-lived amount of time' with the Bills having locked in the No. 2 seed in the AFC. Mitchell Trubisky will get most of the work. |
| 37. | Marcus Mariota WAS at DAL |
| 38. | *Kenny Pickett PHI vs. NYG Note: Pickett aggravated his rib injury in the third quarter, though the Eagles implied that he could return if needed. He was not needed. Pickett did not practice all week, but is listed as questionable. |
| 39. | *Derek Carr NO at TB Note: Carr (hand) might still play in Week 18, according to coach Darren Rizzi. He was able to simulate some game-like situations last week. Officially ruled out again. |
| 40. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NYG Note: Hurts (concussion/finger) has been ruled out for this week. |
| 41. | Davis Mills HOU at TEN |
| 42. | *Anthony Richardson IND vs. JAX Note: Richardson is continuing to receive treatment on back spasms, which were a bigger problem than his foot last week. If he's healthy he'll start in Week 18. Richardson has been ruled out again this week. |
| 43. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NYJ Note: Backup Tyler Huntley will get more practice reps than Tagovailoa (hip), whose body 'didn't cooperate' leading up to Week 18. Tagovailoa is officially listed as doubtful. |
| 44. | *Patrick Mahomes KC at DEN Note: Mahomes is unlikely to play in Week 18, with the Chiefs already clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Mahomes (ankle) is listed as doubtful. |
| 45. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. SEA Note: Stafford will either be inactive or play a smattering of snaps this week. Jimmy Garoppolo will be the primary quarterback this week. |
| 46. | *Brock Purdy SF at ARI Note: Purdy suffered a contusion and nerve inflammation around his throwing elbow Monday night and will likely sit out the season finale. Officially ruled out. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. CAR |
| 2. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. CLE |
| 3. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. MIN |
| 4. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. JAX |
| 5. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. NO Note: Irving (shoulder/shin) has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 6. | *Aaron Jones MIN at DET Note: Jones suffered a quad injury against the Packers but the injury isn't considered to be a major one. Jones has been cleared from the injury. |
| 7. | Isaac Guerendo SF at ARI |
| 8. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. CHI Note: How important is it for the Packers to get the 6-seed (against the Rams) instead of the 7-seed (against the Eagles)? Jacobs (wrist) isn't listed on the injury report. |
| 9. | De'Von Achane MIA at NYJ |
| 10. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA |
| 11. | Najee Harris PIT vs. CIN |
| 12. | Travis Etienne JAC at IND |
| 13. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. KC |
| 14. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at LAR |
| 15. | D'Andre Swift CHI at GB |
| 16. | *J.K. Dobbins LAC at LV Note: Dobbins ran well in his return, netting 76 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Dobbins could be limited on Sunday, pending what happens in the Steelers-Bengals game Saturday night. |
| 17. | *Blake Corum LA vs. SEA Note: Corum could get a big workload Sunday, with Kyren Williams likely to sit out Week 18. |
| 18. | Antonio Gibson NE vs. BUF |
| 19. | Tyrone Tracy NYG at PHI |
| 20. | *Brian Robinson WAS at DAL Note: How much will the Commanders care this week? |
| 21. | Joe Mixon HOU at TEN |
| 22. | Rachaad White TB vs. NO |
| 23. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. WAS |
| 24. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. CIN Note: Warren was limited in Tuesday's practice with a rib injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 25. | James Cook BUF at NE |
| 26. | *Michael Carter ARZ vs. SF Note: Carter ran well after James Conner aggravated his knee injury. Meanwhile, teammate Trey Benson has been placed on IR. |
| 27. | Tank Bigsby JAC at IND |
| 28. | Jeremy McNichols WAS at DAL |
| 29. | Audric Estime DEN vs. KC |
| 30. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. BUF |
| 31. | *Khalil Herbert CIN at PIT Note: Herbert would be the next man up if Chase Brown (ankle) can't go. Brown didn't practice this week at all, but hasn't been ruled out yet either. |
| 32. | *Miles Sanders CAR at ATL Note: Sanders (ankle) was designated to return from IR and had full practices Wednesday and Friday. He'll likely be the lead back for the Panthers this week. |
| 33. | Julius Chestnut TEN vs. HOU |
| 34. | *Alexander Mattison LV vs. LAC Note: Mattison will get the start, with Chris Collier and Dylan Laube factoring in as well. Ameer Abdullah (foot) has been ruled out. |
| 35. | *Samaje Perine KC at DEN Note: Perine could get a big jump in his workload with both Pacheco and Hunt unlikely to play. |
| 36. | D'Onta Foreman CLE at BAL |
| 37. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. KC |
| 38. | Ray Davis BUF at NE |
| 39. | *Austin Ekeler WAS at DAL Note: Ekeler (concussion) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and has had three full practices. He's listed as questionable. |
| 40. | Devin Singletary NYG at PHI |
| 41. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. CAR |
| 42. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire NO at TB Note: Edwards-Helaire could be the Saints' lead back this week if Alvin Kamara (groin) and Kendre Miller (concussion) don't return. Miller has been ruled out and Kamara is doubtful, so it appears that CEH will get a decent number of snaps this week. |
| 43. | *Raheem Blackshear CAR at ATL Note: Blackshear was unable to get going against the Bucs (8 carries, 20 yards) as the Panthers fell way behind quickly. Miles Sanders is probably returning this week and probably will be the lead back ahead of Blackshear. |
| 44. | Patrick Taylor SF at ARI |
| 45. | Kimani Vidal LAC at LV |
| 46. | Cam Akers MIN at DET |
| 47. | Isaiah Davis NYJ vs. MIA |
| 48. | *Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. CLE Note: Mitchell could get more work Saturday should the Ravens get out to a lead, with both Justice Hill (concussion) and Rasheen Ali (hip) both hurting. |
| 49. | Ty Johnson BUF at NE |
| 50. | Mike Boone CAR at ATL |
| 51. | *Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. NYG Note: Gainwell could get more work this week if the Eagles rest Saquon Barkley, though it's also possible that they could also rest Gainwell and move right on to someone like Tyrion Davis-Price. |
| 52. | Kenny McIntosh SEA at LAR |
| 53. | Chris Rodriguez WAS at DAL |
| 54. | Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ |
| 55. | *Craig Reynolds DET vs. MIN Note: Reynolds (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday night. If he's limited or doesn't play, Jermar Jefferson is next in line to take on the backup role behind Jahmyr Gibbs. |
| 56. | *John Kelly CLE at BAL Note: Added to the Browns' active roster with two of their backs (Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong) banged up. |
| 57. | Roschon Johnson CHI at GB |
| 58. | Dameon Pierce HOU at TEN |
| 59. | Chris Collier LV vs. LAC |
| 60. | Braelon Allen NYJ vs. MIA |
| 61. | Sean Tucker TB vs. NO |
| 62. | Tyrion Davis-Price at |
| 63. | *Travis Homer CHI at GB Note: Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for this week. |
| 64. | *Jaylen Wright MIA at NYJ Note: Bypassed by Jeff Wilson as the Dolphins' No. 3 back. |
| 65. | *Kareem Hunt KC at DEN Note: Hunt (coach's decision) is listed as doubtful. |
| 66. | *Chase Brown CIN at PIT Note: Brown suffered a 'mild' right high-ankle sprain late in the win over the Broncos on Saturday and sat out Tuesday's walk-through practice. Did not participate in any of the three Bengals practices this week, but hasn't yet been ruled out for Saturday night's game. |
| 67. | *Tony Pollard TEN vs. HOU Note: It's possible that Pollard (ankle/illness) could return this week. Pollard (ankle) had limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but didn't practice Friday and is a game-time decision. |
| 68. | *Rasheen Ali BAL vs. CLE Note: Ali (hip) was limited at Tuesday's practice. Full practice Wednesday. Teammate Justice Hill (concussion) is out. |
| 69. | *Justice Hill BAL vs. CLE Note: Hill (concussion) remained a non-participant in Tuesday's practice after missing the Christmas Day game last Wednesday. Officially ruled out for Saturday. |
| 70. | *Saquon Barkley PHI vs. NYG Note: Will the Eagles keep Barkley in long enough to break the record? |
| 71. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at DEN Note: Pacheco hurt his ribs in the Christmas Day win over the Steelers, but is expected to be ok for the playoffs. Pacheco has been ruled out this week. |
| 72. | *Ameer Abdullah LV vs. LAC Note: Abdullah injured his foot late in the win over the Saints. Abdullah has been ruled out for this week. |
| 73. | *Gus Edwards LAC at LV Note: Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out. |
| 74. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. SEA Note: Williams will probably sit out Week 18 along with a number of Rams key regulars. It's confirmed that Williams and other key starters will be held out. |
| 75. | *James Conner ARZ vs. SF Note: Conner aggravated his knee injury in the second quarter Saturday night and didn't return, despite wanting to get back in there. Moved to IR. |
| 76. | *Alvin Kamara NO at TB Note: Kamara (groin) wants to play, but the decision will be left up to the medical staff by the end of the week. Kamara is listed as doubtful, but the Saints will give him one more workout Saturday morning. He's 50 yards away from 1,000 rushing yards this season. |
| 77. | *Jerome Ford CLE at BAL Note: Ford left Week 17's loss in the second quarter with an ankle injury and was a non-participant Tuesday. With Ford hurting and Pierre Strong in the concussion protocol, the Browns have already signed John Kelly to their 53-man roster. Officially ruled out and placed on IR by the Browns. |
| 78. | *Pierre Strong CLE at BAL Note: Strong suffered a concussion in the loss to the Dolphins. Placed on IR by the Browns. |
| 79. | *Kendre Miller NO at TB Note: Miller suffered a concussion in the loss to the Raiders. Miller has been ruled out this week. |
| 80. | *Ezekiel Elliott at Note: Waived by the Cowboys. |
| 81. | *Tyjae Spears TEN vs. HOU Note: Spears suffered a concussion in the loss to the Jaguars. Officially ruled out for Week 18. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Justin Jefferson MIN at DET |
| 2. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at PIT |
| 3. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. MIN |
| 4. | Mike Evans TB vs. NO |
| 5. | Brian Thomas JAC at IND |
| 6. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC |
| 7. | George Pickens PIT vs. CIN |
| 8. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA |
| 9. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at LAR |
| 10. | *Tee Higgins CIN at PIT Note: Higgins (ankle/knee) was limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Suffice to say, he's going to play on Saturday. Higgins was limited all week and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play. |
| 11. | *Malik Nabers NYG at PHI Note: Nabers (toe) has been cleared to play against Philly. |
| 12. | Nico Collins HOU at TEN |
| 13. | Jordan Addison MIN at DET |
| 14. | *Jauan Jennings SF at ARI Note: Was a college teammate of Joshua Dobbs, still showed a decent connection with him on Monday night. |
| 15. | *Drake London ATL vs. CAR Note: London (knee) was added to the injury report Thursday but then cleared Friday. |
| 16. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. MIA |
| 17. | DJ Moore CHI at GB |
| 18. | Jameson Williams DET vs. MIN |
| 19. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. CLE |
| 20. | *Ladd McConkey LAC at LV Note: McConkey (toe) has been cleared from the injury list, but if the Steelers win on Saturday night the Chargers are locked into the 6-seed, thus making McConkey a likely candidate to sit out. |
| 21. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. HOU |
| 22. | Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX |
| 23. | DK Metcalf SEA at LAR |
| 24. | Keenan Allen CHI at GB |
| 25. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 26. | *Darnell Mooney ATL vs. CAR Note: Mooney (shoulder) was added to the injury report Thursday and is listed as questionable. |
| 27. | Adam Thielen CAR at ATL |
| 28. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. NO |
| 29. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill (wrist/illness) is listed as questionable after not practicing Friday. |
| 30. | Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. SF |
| 31. | Josh Downs IND vs. JAX |
| 32. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE at BAL Note: Teammate Cedric Tillman (concussion) has been placed on IR. |
| 33. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. LAC |
| 34. | Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CLE |
| 35. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. CHI |
| 36. | Xavier Worthy KC at DEN |
| 37. | Jayden Reed GB vs. CHI |
| 38. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ Note: The Dolphins are 'optimistic' about Waddle (knee) returning to action, but it'll likely be Tyler Huntley at QB. I'm going to wait until he clears the injury report before moving him up. Waddle is listed as questionable but likely to play after a full practice Friday. |
| 39. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. SEA |
| 40. | *Rome Odunze CHI at GB Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness. Odunze was cleared from the injury list on Friday. |
| 41. | Hollywood Brown KC at DEN |
| 42. | Jalen Coker CAR at ATL |
| 43. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. WAS |
| 44. | DeAndre Hopkins KC at DEN |
| 45. | Elijah Moore CLE at BAL |
| 46. | *Xavier Legette CAR at ATL Note: Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable. |
| 47. | *Olamide Zaccheaus WAS at DAL Note: Teammate Dyami Brown (hamstring) should return this week. |
| 48. | Quentin Johnston LAC at LV |
| 49. | Calvin Austin PIT vs. CIN |
| 50. | *Kayshon Boutte NE vs. BUF Note: Boutte fully practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an illness. |
| 51. | Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. WAS |
| 52. | Jalen Nailor MIN at DET |
| 53. | Devaughn Vele DEN vs. KC |
| 54. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. CAR |
| 55. | Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. CHI |
| 56. | *Ricky Pearsall SF at ARI Note: Pearsall had a breakout performance against the Lions on Monday night, but he'll have Josh Dobbs instead of Brock Purdy throwing him the ball this week. Pearsall (illness/chest) popped up on the injury report this week but was cleared on Friday. |
| 57. | Alec Pierce IND vs. JAX |
| 58. | John Metchie HOU at TEN |
| 59. | Tre Tucker LV vs. LAC |
| 60. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PHI |
| 61. | Malik Washington MIA at NYJ |
| 62. | Adonai Mitchell IND vs. JAX |
| 63. | KaVontae Turpin DAL vs. WAS |
| 64. | DeMario Douglas NE vs. BUF |
| 65. | Jordan Whittington LA vs. SEA |
| 66. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. HOU |
| 67. | *Diontae Johnson HOU at TEN Note: Johnson should get some reps this week against the Titans. |
| 68. | Parker Washington JAC at IND |
| 69. | Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR |
| 70. | Jamison Crowder WAS at DAL |
| 71. | Mack Hollins BUF at NE |
| 72. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at DEN |
| 73. | David Moore CAR at ATL |
| 74. | *Christian Watson GB vs. CHI Note: The Packers really missed Watson's (knee) presence to take the top off the defense last week. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but took part in a limited practice Friday and is questionable. |
| 75. | *Michael Wilson ARZ vs. SF Note: Wilson was added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring injury and is questionable. |
| 76. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO at TB |
| 77. | Khalil Shakir BUF at NE |
| 78. | Keon Coleman BUF at NE |
| 79. | *Chris Olave NO at TB Note: Olave (concussion) wants to return this week, but he's currently still on IR and needs clearance from the team's medical staff. Olave has been full go at practice but is still listed as questionable and hasn't yet officially been activated from IR. |
| 80. | *Sterling Shepard TB vs. NO Note: Shepard (hamstring) is questionable after being limited at all three practices this week. |
| 81. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown (knee/rest) is listed as doubtful. |
| 82. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG Note: Smith (rest/wrist) is listed as doubtful. |
| 83. | *Deebo Samuel SF at ARI Note: Samuel (wrist/ribs) has been ruled out for Week 18. |
| 84. | *Joshua Palmer LAC at LV Note: Palmer has been ruled out for Sunday with a foot injury. |
| 85. | *Puka Nacua LA vs. SEA Note: Nacua will be without Matthew Stafford this week, if he even plays at all. Nacua will not play this week. |
| 86. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA Note: Neither Kupp nor Puka Nacua will play this week. |
| 87. | *Amari Cooper BUF at NE Note: Cooper has been ruled out for Sunday with a personal matter and won't travel with the team. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Brock Bowers LV vs. LAC |
| 2. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. MIN |
| 3. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. SF |
| 4. | Jonnu Smith MIA at NYJ |
| 5. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. CLE |
| 6. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at DET |
| 7. | *George Kittle SF at ARI Note: Kittle (ankle/hamstring) is listed as questionable. He was limited at Thursday's practice. |
| 8. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. CIN |
| 9. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. CHI |
| 10. | Dalton Kincaid BUF at NE |
| 11. | *Mike Gesicki CIN at PIT Note: Teammates Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson are banged up. He's unlikely to get the immense target volume he got last week. |
| 12. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. CAR |
| 13. | *Chig Okonkwo TEN vs. HOU Note: Okonkwo (abdomen) was added to the injury report Thursday, sat out Friday and is listed as questionable. |
| 14. | Jake Ferguson DAL vs. WAS |
| 15. | *Juwan Johnson NO at TB Note: Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable. |
| 16. | Brenton Strange JAC at IND |
| 17. | Zach Ertz WAS at DAL |
| 18. | *Payne Durham TB vs. NO Note: Durham (quads) has been cleared from the injury list, whereas Cade Otton is doubtful. |
| 19. | Will Dissly LAC at LV |
| 20. | Dalton Schultz HOU at TEN |
| 21. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. BUF Note: Henry (foot) is listed as questionable. |
| 22. | Grant Calcaterra PHI vs. NYG |
| 23. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. SEA |
| 24. | Jordan Akins CLE at BAL |
| 25. | Noah Gray KC at DEN |
| 26. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. CLE |
| 27. | Cole Kmet CHI at GB |
| 28. | Noah Fant SEA at LAR |
| 29. | *Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. MIA Note: Conklin (calf) was limited Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday, and he's listed as questionable. |
| 30. | Dawson Knox BUF at NE |
| 31. | Tommy Tremble CAR at ATL |
| 32. | AJ Barner SEA at LAR |
| 33. | Luke Schoonmaker DAL vs. WAS |
| 34. | Stone Smartt LAC at LV |
| 35. | Foster Moreau NO at TB |
| 36. | Jeremy Ruckert NYJ vs. MIA |
| 37. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG Note: Goedert (knee) will likely get a brief tune-up but shouldn't play much, with the Eagles sitting all their other starters. |
| 38. | *Travis Kelce KC at DEN Note: Unsurprisingly, Kelce is listed as doubtful. |
| 39. | *David Njoku CLE at BAL Note: Njoku (knee) missed practice Wednesday. Ruled out and placed on IR. |
| 40. | *Cade Otton TB vs. NO Note: Otton (knee) is listed as doubtful. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. CAR |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN at DET |
| 3. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at PIT |
| 4. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. CLE |
| 5. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. MIN |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. NO |
| 7. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. MIN |
| 8. | Jonathan Taylor IND vs. JAX |
| 9. | Brian Thomas JAC at IND |
| 10. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC |
| 11. | *Bucky Irving TB vs. NO Note: Irving (shoulder/shin) has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 12. | *Aaron Jones MIN at DET Note: Jones suffered a quad injury against the Packers but the injury isn't considered to be a major one. Jones has been cleared from the injury. |
| 13. | Isaac Guerendo SF at ARI |
| 14. | Brock Bowers LV vs. LAC |
| 15. | George Pickens PIT vs. CIN |
| 16. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA |
| 17. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at LAR |
| 18. | *Tee Higgins CIN at PIT Note: Higgins (ankle/knee) was limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Suffice to say, he's going to play on Saturday. Higgins was limited all week and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play. |
| 19. | *Malik Nabers NYG at PHI Note: Nabers (toe) has been cleared to play against Philly. |
| 20. | *George Kittle SF at ARI Note: Kittle (ankle/hamstring) is listed as questionable. He was limited at Thursday's practice. |
| 21. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. MIN |
| 22. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. CHI Note: How important is it for the Packers to get the 6-seed (against the Rams) instead of the 7-seed (against the Eagles)? Jacobs (wrist) isn't listed on the injury report. |
| 23. | De'Von Achane MIA at NYJ |
| 24. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA |
| 25. | Najee Harris PIT vs. CIN |
| 26. | Nico Collins HOU at TEN |
| 27. | Jordan Addison MIN at DET |
| 28. | *Jauan Jennings SF at ARI Note: Was a college teammate of Joshua Dobbs, still showed a decent connection with him on Monday night. |
| 29. | *Drake London ATL vs. CAR Note: London (knee) was added to the injury report Thursday but then cleared Friday. |
| 30. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. MIA |
| 31. | DJ Moore CHI at GB |
| 32. | Jameson Williams DET vs. MIN |
| 33. | Zay Flowers BAL vs. CLE |
| 34. | Travis Etienne JAC at IND |
| 35. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. KC |
| 36. | *Ladd McConkey LAC at LV Note: McConkey (toe) has been cleared from the injury list, but if the Steelers win on Saturday night the Chargers are locked into the 6-seed, thus making McConkey a likely candidate to sit out. |
| 37. | Calvin Ridley TEN vs. HOU |
| 38. | Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX |
| 39. | DK Metcalf SEA at LAR |
| 40. | Keenan Allen CHI at GB |
| 41. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. SF |
| 42. | Jonnu Smith MIA at NYJ |
| 43. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. CLE |
| 44. | *J.K. Dobbins LAC at LV Note: Dobbins ran well in his return, netting 76 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Dobbins could be limited on Sunday, pending what happens in the Steelers-Bengals game Saturday night. |
| 45. | Zach Charbonnet SEA at LAR |
| 46. | D'Andre Swift CHI at GB |
| 47. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 48. | *Darnell Mooney ATL vs. CAR Note: Mooney (shoulder) was added to the injury report Thursday and is listed as questionable. |
| 49. | *Deebo Samuel SF at ARI Note: Samuel (wrist/ribs) has been ruled out for Week 18. |
| 50. | Adam Thielen CAR at ATL |
| 51. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. NO |
| 52. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill (wrist/illness) is listed as questionable after not practicing Friday. |
| 53. | Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. SF |
| 54. | T.J. Hockenson MIN at DET |
| 55. | *Blake Corum LA vs. SEA Note: Corum could get a big workload Sunday, with Kyren Williams likely to sit out Week 18. |
| 56. | Antonio Gibson NE vs. BUF |
| 57. | Tyrone Tracy NYG at PHI |
| 58. | *Brian Robinson WAS at DAL Note: How much will the Commanders care this week? |
| 59. | Joe Mixon HOU at TEN |
| 60. | Josh Downs IND vs. JAX |
| 61. | Khalil Shakir BUF at NE |
| 62. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE at BAL Note: Teammate Cedric Tillman (concussion) has been placed on IR. |
| 63. | Rachaad White TB vs. NO |
| 64. | Rico Dowdle DAL vs. WAS |
| 65. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. CIN Note: Warren was limited in Tuesday's practice with a rib injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 66. | James Cook BUF at NE |
| 67. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. LAC |
| 68. | Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CLE |
| 69. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. CHI |
| 70. | *Michael Carter ARZ vs. SF Note: Carter ran well after James Conner aggravated his knee injury. Meanwhile, teammate Trey Benson has been placed on IR. |
| 71. | Tank Bigsby JAC at IND |
| 72. | Jeremy McNichols WAS at DAL |
| 73. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown (knee/rest) is listed as doubtful. |
| 74. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG Note: Smith (rest/wrist) is listed as doubtful. |
| 75. | Xavier Worthy KC at DEN |
| 76. | *Chig Okonkwo TEN vs. HOU Note: Okonkwo (abdomen) was added to the injury report Thursday, sat out Friday and is listed as questionable. |
| 77. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. CIN |
| 78. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. CHI |
Kickers
| 1. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. CIN |
| 2. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at TEN |
| 3. | *Jake Bates DET vs. MIN Note: Bates appeared to get hurt on Monday night but was given multiple kicking chances afterwards. |
| 4. | Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. WAS |
| 5. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. NO |
| 6. | Jason Sanders MIA at NYJ |
| 7. | Cameron Dicker LAC at LV |
| 8. | Tyler Bass BUF at NE |
| 9. | Brandon McManus GB vs. CHI |
| 10. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. CLE |
| 11. | Will Reichard MIN at DET |
| 12. | Harrison Butker KC at DEN |
| 13. | Joshua Karty LA vs. SEA |
| 14. | Wil Lutz DEN vs. KC |
| 15. | *Jake Moody SF at ARI Note: Moody missed two field goals and an extra point in the loss Monday night. |
| 16. | Jason Myers SEA at LAR |
| 17. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG |
| 18. | Matt Gay IND vs. JAX |
| 19. | Blake Grupe NO at TB |
| 20. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. LAC |
| 21. | Chad Ryland ARZ vs. SF |
| 22. | Cade York CIN at PIT |
| 23. | Zane Gonzalez WAS at DAL |
| 24. | Cam Little JAC at IND |
| 25. | Riley Patterson ATL vs. CAR |
| 26. | Graham Gano NYG at PHI |
| 27. | Cairo Santos CHI at GB |
| 28. | *Greg Joseph NYJ vs. MIA Note: Joseph will kick for the Jets this week. |
| 29. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at ATL |
| 30. | *Matthew Wright at Note: Waived by the Titans on Monday. Nick Folk (abdomen) is out again this week, so Wright will likely kick again this week for the Titans. |
| 31. | Joey Slye NE vs. BUF |
| 32. | Dustin Hopkins CLE at BAL |
| 33. | *Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. MIA Note: Placed back on IR. |
| 34. | *Nick Folk TEN vs. HOU Note: Will Folk (abdomen) return this week? No, he will not, and Matthew Wright likely will kick in his place. |
Defenses
| 1. | Baltimore Ravens vs. CLE |
| 2. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NO Note: It's possible that the Saints could get Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave back this week. If not, it's smooth sailing here. |
| 3. | Denver Broncos vs. KC |
| 4. | Los Angeles Chargers at LV |
| 5. | Green Bay Packers vs. CHI |
| 6. | Miami Dolphins at NYJ |
| 7. | Seattle Seahawks at LAR |
| 8. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 9. | Buffalo Bills at NE |
| 10. | Dallas Cowboys vs. WAS |
| 11. | Atlanta Falcons vs. CAR |
| 12. | Houston Texans at TEN |
| 13. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CIN |
| 14. | Tennessee Titans vs. HOU |
| 15. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. JAX Note: Shockingly bad choke job by the Colts last week. |
| 16. | Minnesota Vikings at DET |
| 17. | Jacksonville Jaguars at IND |
| 18. | New England Patriots vs. BUF |
| 19. | New York Jets vs. MIA |
| 20. | Washington Commanders at DAL |
| 21. | San Francisco 49ers at ARI |
| 22. | Cincinnati Bengals at PIT |
| 23. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. LAC |
| 24. | Kansas City Chiefs at DEN |
| 25. | Los Angeles Rams vs. SEA |
| 26. | Chicago Bears at GB |
| 27. | Arizona Cardinals vs. SF |
| 28. | Detroit Lions vs. MIN |
| 29. | New Orleans Saints at TB |
| 30. | New York Giants at PHI |
| 31. | Cleveland Browns at BAL |
| 32. | Carolina Panthers at ATL |
