Weekly Rankings: Week 7 Value Meter

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Updated on October 22, 2023 12:52PM EST

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: CAR, CIN, DAL, HOU, NYJ, TEN

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.

I welcome debate on the

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: CAR, CIN, DAL, HOU, NYJ, TEN

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Quarterbacks

1.	Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LAC
2.	*Jalen Hurts PHI vs. MIA Note: Hurts is coming off of his worst game of the season, and his third interception led to the Jets getting the go-ahead score against the Eagles.
3.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA at PHI
4.	Josh Allen BUF at NE Note: Allen was checked for a head injury in the win over the Giants, but he's apparently also dealing with a shoulder injury, which has him listed as day-to-day. Allen fully practiced on Thursday.*
5.	Justin Herbert LAC at KC
6.	Jared Goff DET at BAL
7.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. DET
8.	*Geno Smith SEA vs. ARI Note: Smith had a rough day in the red zone, getting picked off twice and getting sacked multiple times when attempting to lead the Seahawks on go-ahead scores.
9.	Sam Howell WAS at NYG
10.	Matthew Stafford LA vs. PIT
11.	Jordan Love GB at DEN
12.	Russell Wilson DEN vs. GB
13.	Brock Purdy SF at MIN
14.	Trevor Lawrence JAC at NO Note: Lawrence (knee) was limited in Tuesday's practice, but the Jaguars are hopeful that he can play Thursday. C.J. Beathard took more snaps with the first-team on Tuesday. Lawrence is expected to start, pending how he gets through the pregame warmup.*
15.	Baker Mayfield TB vs. ATL Note: Mayfield is dealing with a contusion on his left (non-throwing) hand. Mayfield is not on the initial injury report.*
16.	*Derek Carr NO vs. JAX Note: Carr (chest/shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. He and the Saints host Jacksonville on Thursday.
17.	Desmond Ridder ATL at TB
18.	Kenny Pickett PIT at LAR
19.	Joshua Dobbs ARZ at SEA Note: Teammate Kyler Murray has been designated to return from IR, but is likely to wait until Week 10 to actually return.*
20.	*Kirk Cousins MIN vs. SF Note: Cousins had very modest numbers without Justin Jefferson in a great matchup against the Bears - how will he fare in a much tougher matchup against the Niners?
21.	Deshaun Watson CLE at IND Note: Watson (rotator cuff) was slated for some practice participation on Wednesday. He had a full practice Friday and took the first-team reps in Saturday's walk-through. The presumption is that he'll start, though coach Kevin Stefanski didn't officially announce that Watson would start.*
22.	Tyrod Taylor NYG vs. WAS Note: Taylor appears to be in line to start again this week.*
23.	*Gardner Minshew IND vs. CLE Note: Teammate Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is likely done for the season. Minshew committed four turnovers (three interceptions, one fumble) and was lucky that it wasn't more in the loss to the Jaguars.
24.	*Mac Jones NE vs. BUF Note: The Pats expect that Jones will start again this week against the Bills. But once again, that they have to answer the question in the first place speaks volumes.
25.	Brian Hoyer LV at CHI Note: Took over for Jimmy Garoppolo (back) and protected the ball well, leading the Raiders on two drives that led to field goals in the second half. Garoppolo has been ruled out, so it appears that Hoyer will start, though it's interesting that Josh McDaniels didn't declare a starter.*
26.	Tyson Bagent CHI vs. LV Note: Bagent led the Bears on a scoring drive that resulted in his rushing touchdown, but also committed two killer turnovers, including a fumble-six for the Vikings. He'll likely start this week with Justin Fields (thumb) doubtful. Fields is out, so Bagent will start, backed up by Nathan Peterman.*
27.	Taysom Hill NO vs. JAX
28.	Aidan O'Connell LV at CHI
29.	PJ Walker CLE at IND Note: By rule, Walker reverted back to the practice squad on Monday, but should Deshaun Watson need to miss another game, Walker would presumably be the man again after the Browns upset the Niners last week. Walker was elevated back on the active roster, though it looks as if Watson will be ready to start this week.*
30.	Daniel Jones NYG vs. WAS Note: Jones said that his neck is feeling a lot better, and he's hopeful he can play this week against the Commanders. Jones has been a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Jones had limited practice all week, but hadn't been cleared for contact as of Saturday. Thus, he's listed as questionable but is unlikely to play.*
31.	Jimmy Garoppolo LV at CHI Note: Garoppolo was taken to a local hospital to get more exams done on his injured back Sunday and was set for more tests Monday. Brian Hoyer replaced him last week, as Aidan O'Connell, who started Week 4, was inactive. Garoppolo is not expected to play. Garoppolo has been ruled out, but could return next week.*
32.	Justin Fields CHI vs. LV Note: Fields suffered a dislocated right thumb in the loss to the Vikings. He's doubtful for this week as he's unlikely to have enough grip strength. Tyson Bagent is in line to start in his place. Fields has been ruled out for this week, but could return next week. The Bears have ruled out surgery for his thumb.*
33.	Kyler Murray ARZ at SEA Note: Murray (knee) has been designated to return from the IR and has started to have limited practices. The Cardinals have signaled that they are likely going to wait until Week 10 to bring Murray back.*

Running Backs

1.	Kenneth Walker SEA vs. ARI
2.	Travis Etienne JAC at NO
3.	D'Andre Swift PHI vs. MIA
4.	Bijan Robinson ATL at TB
5.	Raheem Mostert MIA at PHI
6.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. JAX
7.	Saquon Barkley NYG vs. WAS Note: Barkley (ankle) was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, and there's a chance that it could be that way in practice each week. Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
8.	*Austin Ekeler LAC at KC Note: Ekeler struggled to get going against the Cowboys' defense Monday night, but the good news is that he appeared to make it out of the game unscathed, despite having 18 touches.
9.	Josh Jacobs LV at CHI
10.	Aaron Jones GB at DEN Note: Jones (hamstring) has been limited in practice the first two days of the week, though he looked comfortable making cuts. Jones is listed as questionable, but is expected to play this afternoon barring a setback in pregame warmups.*
11.	Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LAC
12.	Brian Robinson WAS at NYG
13.	Christian McCaffrey SF at MIN Note: McCaffrey left with oblique and rib injuries. The team doesn't consider the injuries to be long-term, and there's a chance he plays Monday night at Minnesota, but for now we'll leave him as if he's not playing until we hear more information. McCaffrey sat out the Niners' first practice of the week on Thursday. McCaffrey also sat out Friday and returned to a limited practice Saturday. The indications are that McCaffrey will play, but this decision could go all the way until Monday night's kickoff.*
14.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. CLE
15.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. GB
16.	*Jerome Ford CLE at IND Note: Hunt was the starter last week, and Ford was the finisher, with a number of big fourth-quarter runs.
17.	James Cook BUF at NE
18.	Alexander Mattison MIN vs. SF
19.	D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. LV Note: Teammate Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains out again this week.*
20.	Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL Note: Gibbs (hamstring) is trending towards playing this week against the Ravens. Once he upgrades to a full practice, I'll probably move him up to around 20-25 in the rankings. I think he'll still share time with Craig Reynolds. Gibbs was listed as limited again on Thursday, as was Reynolds. Gibbs was removed from the injury list on Friday. Meanwhile, Reynolds is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
21.	Najee Harris PIT at LAR
22.	Rachaad White TB vs. ATL
23.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. BUF Note: Briefly left last week's game to get checked out for a concussion, but later returned and scored. Stevenson (ankle) was limited Wednesday but upgraded to a full practice Thursday.*
24.	Justice Hill BAL vs. DET
25.	*Keaontay Ingram ARZ at SEA Note: Ingram was solid in the first half, though he ceded snaps to Demercado in the second half as the Cardinals abandoned the running game.
26.	Zack Moss IND vs. CLE
27.	Tyler Allgeier ATL at TB
28.	AJ Dillon GB at DEN
29.	Jaylen Warren PIT at LAR
30.	*Jordan Mason SF at MIN Note: Mason scored last week after McCaffrey left with an injury.
31.	Antonio Gibson WAS at NYG
32.	Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. MIA
33.	*Ezekiel Elliott NE vs. BUF Note: Elliott had his first Pats touchdown but had another long touchdown catch wiped out due to penalty.
34.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. DET
35.	Royce Freeman LA vs. PIT Note: Promoted from the Rams' practice squad. It looks like Freeman will start, but will share carries with Darrell Henderson and Zach Evans.*
36.	Jeff Wilson MIA at PHI Note: Wilson (ribs/finger) fully practiced on Wednesday. Wilson had full practices all week and was activated from the IR. I expect him to step up over Salvon Ahmed to be the top backup to Mostert.*
37.	Kareem Hunt CLE at IND Note: Hunt (thigh) was rested on Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. Hunt was limited all week and appears to be a true game-time decision.* Hunt is ACTIVE.***
38.	Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. GB
39.	Craig Reynolds DET at BAL Note: Reynolds is in line to possibly start with David Montgomery expected to miss time with a rib injury. It looks like Jahmyr Gibbs will be back, however. Reynolds has hamstring and toe issues of his own - he missed practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. Reynolds is listed as questionable, but is expected to play, but will probably be behind Gibbs in his workload.*
40.	*Latavius Murray BUF at NE Note: Murray saw 12 carries on Sunday night and could see a similar workload going forward, with Damien Harris out.
41.	Elijah Mitchell SF at MIN
42.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. PIT Note: Henderson was promoted from the practice squad. It looks like Royce Freeman will start, but Henderson and Zach Evans will also have work.*
43.	Samaje Perine DEN vs. GB
44.	Jerick McKinnon KC vs. LAC
45.	*Salvon Ahmed MIA at PHI Note: Ahmed scored a touchdown late in the win over the Panthers and could get more work this week against the Eagles, unless Jeff Wilson returns.
46.	Darrynton Evans CHI vs. LV Note: Evans had 10 touches in the loss to the Vikings but could get relegated out of a meaningful role if Roschon Johnson (concussion) returns this week. Johnson is out again this week.*
47.	Jamaal Williams NO vs. JAX Note: The Saints activated Williams (hamstring) from IR, though he's still listed as questionable.*
48.	DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. ARI Note: Teammate Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) looks to be out this week.*
49.	Zach Evans LA vs. PIT Note: Evans is next in line to start for the Rams, though they've brought in Royce Freeman and Myles Gaskin, and added Darrell Henderson to the practice squad. Hopefully this doesn't play out like the Arizona RB situation last week. *Alas, it appears it will* work out like Arizona last week. Royce Freeman is now expected to start, and Darrell Henderson is also active.***
50.	Tank Bigsby JAC at NO
51.	*Emari Demercado ARZ at SEA Note: Demercado had the largest snap share of the Arizona running backs, but managed only three touches despite being on the field for 43 percent of the snaps.
52.	Cam Akers MIN vs. SF
53.	Matt Breida NYG vs. WAS
54.	Joshua Kelley LAC at KC
55.	*Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. DET Note: Despite being activated before the game, Mitchell didn't play any offensive snaps in the win over the Titans.
56.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. LAC
57.	Pierre Strong CLE at IND
58.	Zamir White LV at CHI
59.	Boston Scott PHI vs. MIA
60.	*Ke'Shawn Vaughn TB vs. ATL Note: Vaughn and not Sean Tucker served as the Bucs' number two back, though he struggled with six carries for nine yards.
61.	Kendre Miller NO vs. JAX Note: Miller's role with the Saints is clouded by the return of Jamaal Williams from IR.*
62.	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at TB
63.	*Myles Gaskin LA vs. PIT Note: The Rams claimed Gaskin off the Vikings' practice squad.
64.	Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. ARI Note: Charbonnet sat out Wednesday's practice with a hamstring issue. Listed as questionable but unlikely to play.*
65.	David Montgomery DET at BAL Note: Montgomery (ribs) is expected to 'miss some time' with his latest injury. Montgomery did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Officially ruled out.*
66.	Roschon Johnson CHI vs. LV Note: Awaiting Johnson's status vis-a-vis the concussion protocol. Johnson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. Ruled out again this week.*
67.	Damien Harris BUF at NE Note: Harris suffered a concussion and neck sprain Sunday night in a scary incident that had him taken off the field in an ambulance after an extended time being looked at. Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. Harris was placed on IR.*
68.	Chris Brooks MIA at PHI Note: Brooks is week-to-week with the ankle sprain suffered late in the win over the Panthers. Placed on IR by the Dolphins.*
69.	Kyren Williams LA vs. PIT Note: Though Williams doesn't appear to have a long-term absence with his ankle sprain, he's also not expected to play this week against the Steelers. Williams is expected to miss multiple weeks. The prognosis keeps getting worse for Williams, who was placed on IR on Saturday.*
70.	Ronnie Rivers LA vs. PIT Note: Rivers is out four-to-five weeks with a PCL sprain. Placed on IR on Wednesday.*

Wide Receivers

1.	*Tyreek Hill MIA at PHI Note: Hill briefly left with a cramp in the second half of Miami's win over Carolina but later returned.
2.	Stefon Diggs BUF at NE
3.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. PIT
4.	A.J. Brown PHI vs. MIA
5.	Keenan Allen LAC at KC
6.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL
7.	Davante Adams LV at CHI Note: Adams (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
8.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at MIN
9.	Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL
10.	Calvin Ridley JAC at NO
11.	*Chris Olave NO vs. JAX Note: Olave (toe) had his reps capped in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
12.	Jaylen Waddle MIA at PHI
13.	Mike Evans TB vs. ATL
14.	Puka Nacua LA vs. PIT
15.	Amari Cooper CLE at IND
16.	Terry McLaurin WAS at NYG
17.	Michael Pittman IND vs. CLE
18.	George Pickens PIT at LAR
19.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. ARI Note: Lockett (hamstring) has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Lockett was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
20.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. MIA Note: Smith (hamstring) sat out practice on Wednesday and upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday. Smith was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
21.	Drake London ATL at TB
22.	Jordan Addison MIN vs. SF
23.	Christian Watson GB at DEN
24.	Christian Kirk JAC at NO
25.	Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET
26.	*DJ Moore CHI vs. LV Note: Moore was having a low-output day even before Justin Fields got hurt, and it's probably going to be pretty rough this week for him.
27.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. ARI Note: Metcalf briefly left Sunday's loss to the Bengals with a hip injury, but later returned. Metcalf sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Metcalf is a game-time decision after managing just a limited practice Friday.*
28.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. GB
29.	Jakobi Meyers LV at CHI
30.	Diontae Johnson PIT at LAR Note: Johnson (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR. Johnson had a full practice Wednesday - the Steelers have until Saturday to decide whether to activate him this week. Johnson was officially activated from the IR.*
31.	Gabe Davis BUF at NE
32.	K.J. Osborn MIN vs. SF
33.	Rashid Shaheed NO vs. JAX
34.	Marquise Brown ARZ at SEA
35.	Michael Thomas NO vs. JAX
36.	Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. GB
37.	Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. ARI Note: Smith-Njigba had four catches for 48 yards on five targets in his first game after the bye. Teammate DK Metcalf is a game-time decision. Even if Metcalf plays, Smith-Njigba is a good bet to receive more targets.*
38.	Michael Wilson ARZ at SEA
39.	Josh Downs IND vs. CLE
40.	Kendrick Bourne NE vs. BUF
41.	Josh Reynolds DET at BAL
42.	Rashee Rice KC vs. LAC
43.	Nelson Agholor BAL vs. DET
44.	Joshua Palmer LAC at KC
45.	Romeo Doubs GB at DEN
46.	Elijah Moore CLE at IND
47.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. LV
48.	Curtis Samuel WAS at NYG
49.	Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. WAS Note: Caught all eight targets in loss to the Bills. Robinson (knee) had a full practice Thursday.*
50.	Jauan Jennings SF at MIN Note: Teammate Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is out.*
51.	Kadarius Toney KC vs. LAC
52.	Rondale Moore ARZ at SEA
53.	Jameson Williams DET at BAL
54.	*Trey Palmer TB vs. ATL Note: Palmer was targeted seven times in the loss to the Lions, and twice Baker Mayfield overthrew him on deep patterns when he had at least a step on the defender.
55.	Tutu Atwell LA vs. PIT
56.	*Jahan Dotson WAS at NYG Note: Dotson saw only one target on a season-low 40 snaps in the win over the Falcons.
57.	DeVante Parker NE vs. BUF
58.	Skyy Moore KC vs. LAC
59.	Jayden Reed GB at DEN
60.	Kalif Raymond DET at BAL
61.	Brandon Powell MIN vs. SF
62.	Van Jefferson ATL at TB
63.	Odell Beckham BAL vs. DET
64.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. LAC
65.	Rashod Bateman BAL vs. DET
66.	Marvin Mims DEN vs. GB
67.	Isaiah Hodgins NYG vs. WAS
68.	Allen Robinson PIT at LAR
69.	Mack Hollins ATL at TB
70.	Mecole Hardman KC vs. LAC Note: Traded back to the Chiefs, and will be active with Justin Watson out.*
71.	Quentin Johnston LAC at KC
72.	Parris Campbell NYG vs. WAS
73.	JuJu Smith-Schuster NE vs. BUF Note: Smith-Schuster (concussion) remained limited on Thursday. Expected to sit out this week.*
74.	Deebo Samuel SF at MIN Note: Samuel spent the second half in street clothes after suffering a shoulder injury. He's currently day-to-day. Samuel (shoulder) did not practice Thursday. Samuel is OUT this week and next week.*
75.	Zay Jones JAC at NO Note: Jones (knee) missed last week's game against the Colts and sat out Tuesday's practice. Ruled out again this week.*

Tight Ends

1.	Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC
2.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. DET
3.	Sam LaPorta DET at BAL Note: LaPorta (calf) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*
4.	Evan Engram JAC at NO
5.	T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. SF
6.	George Kittle SF at MIN
7.	Kyle Pitts ATL at TB
8.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. MIA Note: Goedert (groin) was limited in practice this week, but removed from the injury list on Friday.*
9.	Darren Waller NYG vs. WAS
10.	Michael Mayer LV at CHI
11.	Logan Thomas WAS at NYG
12.	Luke Musgrave GB at DEN
13.	Cole Kmet CHI vs. LV
14.	Zach Ertz ARZ at SEA
15.	*Tyler Higbee LA vs. PIT Note: Higbee dropped a potential touchdown pass in the win over the Cardinals.
16.	Gerald Everett LAC at KC
17.	Jonnu Smith ATL at TB
18.	Dalton Kincaid BUF at NE Note: Kincaid missed the Sunday night game against the Giants and remained in the concussion protocol on Monday. Kincaid cleared the concussion protocol and will play this week.*
19.	Mike Gesicki NE vs. BUF Note: Gesicki could get more targets this week with Hunter Henry nursing a sore ankle.*
20.	David Njoku CLE at IND
21.	Dawson Knox BUF at NE
22.	Foster Moreau NO vs. JAX
23.	Donald Parham LAC at KC
24.	Adam Trautman DEN vs. GB Note: Teammate Greg Dulcich went back on IR with a hamstring injury. Alas, Trautman didn't do a whole lot with Dulcich's first absence.*
25.	Hunter Henry NE vs. BUF Note: Henry briefly left last week's loss to the Raiders with an ankle injury but later returned. Henry missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned to practice Friday in a limited fashion, and is expected to play.*
26.	Noah Fant SEA vs. ARI
27.	Darnell Washington PIT at LAR Note: Teammate Pat Freiermuth was placed on IR.*
28.	Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. CLE Note: Teammate Kyle Granson is out with a concussion.*
29.	Isaiah Likely BAL vs. DET
30.	Cade Otton TB vs. ATL
31.	Noah Gray KC vs. LAC
32.	Kylen Granson IND vs. CLE Note: Granson suffered a concussion in the loss to the Jaguars. Granson will not play this week.*
33.	Juwan Johnson NO vs. JAX Note: Johnson (calf) still isn't practicing, which makes it likely he'll miss another game on Thursday. Sitting out again this week.*
34.	Pat Freiermuth PIT at LAR Note: Freiermuth (hamstring) is expected to practice Wednesday. Freiermuth suffered a setback during Wednesday's practice and was placed on IR by the Steelers.*

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	*Tyreek Hill MIA at PHI Note: Hill briefly left with a cramp in the second half of Miami's win over Carolina but later returned.
2.	Stefon Diggs BUF at NE
3.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. PIT
4.	A.J. Brown PHI vs. MIA
5.	Keenan Allen LAC at KC
6.	Kenneth Walker SEA vs. ARI
7.	Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC
8.	Travis Etienne JAC at NO
9.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL
10.	Davante Adams LV at CHI Note: Adams (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
11.	D'Andre Swift PHI vs. MIA
12.	Bijan Robinson ATL at TB
13.	Raheem Mostert MIA at PHI
14.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. JAX
15.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at MIN
16.	Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL
17.	Calvin Ridley JAC at NO
18.	Saquon Barkley NYG vs. WAS Note: Barkley (ankle) was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, and there's a chance that it could be that way in practice each week. Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
19.	*Austin Ekeler LAC at KC Note: Ekeler struggled to get going against the Cowboys' defense Monday night, but the good news is that he appeared to make it out of the game unscathed, despite having 18 touches.
20.	Josh Jacobs LV at CHI
21.	Aaron Jones GB at DEN Note: Jones (hamstring) has been limited in practice the first two days of the week, though he looked comfortable making cuts. Jones is listed as questionable, but is expected to play this afternoon barring a setback in pregame warmups.*
22.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. DET
23.	Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LAC
24.	Brian Robinson WAS at NYG
25.	Christian McCaffrey SF at MIN Note: McCaffrey left with oblique and rib injuries. The team doesn't consider the injuries to be long-term, and there's a chance he plays Monday night at Minnesota, but for now we'll leave him as if he's not playing until we hear more information. McCaffrey sat out the Niners' first practice of the week on Thursday. McCaffrey also sat out Friday and returned to a limited practice Saturday. The indications are that McCaffrey will play, but this decision could go all the way until Monday night's kickoff.*
26.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. CLE
27.	Puka Nacua LA vs. PIT
28.	*Chris Olave NO vs. JAX Note: Olave (toe) had his reps capped in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
29.	Jaylen Waddle MIA at PHI
30.	Mike Evans TB vs. ATL
31.	Amari Cooper CLE at IND
32.	Terry McLaurin WAS at NYG
33.	Michael Pittman IND vs. CLE
34.	George Pickens PIT at LAR
35.	Sam LaPorta DET at BAL Note: LaPorta (calf) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*
36.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. GB
37.	*Jerome Ford CLE at IND Note: Hunt was the starter last week, and Ford was the finisher, with a number of big fourth-quarter runs.
38.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. MIA Note: Smith (hamstring) sat out practice on Wednesday and upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday. Smith was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
39.	Drake London ATL at TB
40.	Jordan Addison MIN vs. SF
41.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. ARI Note: Lockett (hamstring) has been limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Lockett was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
42.	Christian Watson GB at DEN
43.	Christian Kirk JAC at NO
44.	Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET
45.	*DJ Moore CHI vs. LV Note: Moore was having a low-output day even before Justin Fields got hurt, and it's probably going to be pretty rough this week for him.
46.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. ARI Note: Metcalf briefly left Sunday's loss to the Bengals with a hip injury, but later returned. Metcalf sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Metcalf is a game-time decision after managing just a limited practice Friday.*
47.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. GB
48.	Jakobi Meyers LV at CHI
49.	Diontae Johnson PIT at LAR Note: Johnson (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR. Johnson had a full practice Wednesday - the Steelers have until Saturday to decide whether to activate him this week. Johnson was officially activated from the IR.*
50.	James Cook BUF at NE
51.	Alexander Mattison MIN vs. SF
52.	Evan Engram JAC at NO
53.	T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. SF
54.	Gabe Davis BUF at NE
55.	K.J. Osborn MIN vs. SF
56.	Rashid Shaheed NO vs. JAX
57.	D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. LV Note: Teammate Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains out again this week.*
58.	Rachaad White TB vs. ATL
59.	Najee Harris PIT at LAR
60.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. BUF Note: Briefly left last week's game to get checked out for a concussion, but later returned and scored. Stevenson (ankle) was limited Wednesday but upgraded to a full practice Thursday.*
61.	Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL Note: Gibbs (hamstring) is trending towards playing this week against the Ravens. Once he upgrades to a full practice, I'll probably move him up to around 20-25 in the rankings. I think he'll still share time with Craig Reynolds. Gibbs was listed as limited again on Thursday, as was Reynolds. Gibbs was removed from the injury list on Friday. Meanwhile, Reynolds is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
62.	Justice Hill BAL vs. DET
63.	Marquise Brown ARZ at SEA
64.	Michael Thomas NO vs. JAX
65.	Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. GB
66.	Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. ARI Note: Smith-Njigba had four catches for 48 yards on five targets in his first game after the bye. Teammate DK Metcalf is a game-time decision. Even if Metcalf plays, Smith-Njigba is a good bet to receive more targets.*
67.	George Kittle SF at MIN
68.	*Keaontay Ingram ARZ at SEA Note: Ingram was solid in the first half, though he ceded snaps to Demercado in the second half as the Cardinals abandoned the running game.
69.	Zack Moss IND vs. CLE
70.	Tyler Allgeier ATL at TB
71.	Kareem Hunt CLE at IND Note: Hunt (thigh) was rested on Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. Hunt was limited all week and appears to be a true game-time decision.* Hunt is ACTIVE.***
72.	AJ Dillon GB at DEN
73.	Antonio Gibson WAS at NYG
74.	*Ezekiel Elliott NE vs. BUF Note: Elliott had his first Pats touchdown but had another long touchdown catch wiped out due to penalty.
75.	Michael Wilson ARZ at SEA
76.	Josh Downs IND vs. CLE
77.	Kendrick Bourne NE vs. BUF
78.	Josh Reynolds DET at BAL
79.	Rashee Rice KC vs. LAC
80.	Nelson Agholor BAL vs. DET
81.	Kyle Pitts ATL at TB
82.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. MIA Note: Goedert (groin) was limited in practice this week, but removed from the injury list on Friday.*
83.	Darren Waller NYG vs. WAS
84.	Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. MIA
85.	Gus Edwards BAL vs. DET
86.	Royce Freeman LA vs. PIT Note: Promoted from the Rams' practice squad. It looks like Freeman will start, but will share carries with Darrell Henderson and Zach Evans.*
87.	*Jordan Mason SF at MIN Note: Mason scored last week after McCaffrey left with an injury.
88.	Craig Reynolds DET at BAL Note: Reynolds is in line to possibly start with David Montgomery expected to miss time with a rib injury. It looks like Jahmyr Gibbs will be back, however. Reynolds has hamstring and toe issues of his own - he missed practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. Reynolds is listed as questionable, but is expected to play, but will probably be behind Gibbs in his workload.*
89.	Jaylen Warren PIT at LAR
90.	Jeff Wilson MIA at PHI Note: Wilson (ribs/finger) fully practiced on Wednesday. Wilson had full practices all week and was activated from the IR. I expect him to step up over Salvon Ahmed to be the top backup to Mostert.*
91.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. PIT Note: Henderson was promoted from the practice squad. It looks like Royce Freeman will start, but Henderson and Zach Evans will also have work.*

Kickers

1.	*Justin Tucker BAL vs. DET Note: Tucker benefited from the Ravens' red zone woes, nailing six field goals in the win over the Titans.
2.	Harrison Butker KC vs. LAC
3.	Tyler Bass BUF at NE
4.	Jason Sanders MIA at PHI
5.	Jake Elliott PHI vs. MIA
6.	Daniel Carlson LV at CHI
7.	Jason Myers SEA vs. ARI
8.	*Jake Moody SF at MIN Note: Barely missed the game-winner against the Browns, one of two misses. Gets a dome this week at least.
9.	Anders Carlson GB at DEN
10.	Brandon McManus JAC at NO
11.	Cameron Dicker LAC at KC
12.	Matt Gay IND vs. CLE
13.	Riley Patterson DET at BAL
14.	Wil Lutz DEN vs. GB
15.	Younghoe Koo ATL at TB
16.	*Blake Grupe NO vs. JAX Note: Two critical misses in the loss to the Texans, the second one from short distance.
17.	Chase McLaughlin TB vs. ATL
18.	Chris Boswell PIT at LAR
19.	Greg Joseph MIN vs. SF
20.	Brett Maher LA vs. PIT
21.	Matt Prater ARZ at SEA
22.	Graham Gano NYG vs. WAS
23.	Joey Slye WAS at NYG
24.	Dustin Hopkins CLE at IND
25.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. LV
26.	Chad Ryland NE vs. BUF

Defenses

1.	Buffalo Bills at NE
2.	Seattle Seahawks vs. ARI
3.	San Francisco 49ers at MIN
4.	*Cleveland Browns at IND Note: Nearly matchup proof, though it helped to face the Niners in horrific weather in Cleveland.
5.	Las Vegas Raiders at CHI
6.	Los Angeles Rams vs. PIT
7.	New Orleans Saints vs. JAX
8.	Washington Commanders at NYG
9.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ATL
10.	Baltimore Ravens vs. DET
11.	Jacksonville Jaguars at NO
12.	New York Giants vs. WAS
13.	Chicago Bears vs. LV
14.	Indianapolis Colts vs. CLE
15.	Atlanta Falcons at TB
16.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. LAC
17.	Pittsburgh Steelers at LAR
18.	Detroit Lions at BAL
19.	Philadelphia Eagles vs. MIA
20.	Denver Broncos vs. GB
21.	Miami Dolphins at PHI
22.	New England Patriots vs. BUF
23.	Minnesota Vikings vs. SF
24.	Los Angeles Chargers at KC
25.	Arizona Cardinals at SEA
26.	Green Bay Packers at DEN