Weekly Rankings: Week 8 Value Meter

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Updated on October 30, 2024 4:42AM EST

Sunday Update Complete

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.

Sunday Update Complete

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 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 at CLE Note: Death, taxes and Lamar Jackson carving up an NFC opponent.
2.	*Josh Allen BUF at SEA Note: Adding Amari Cooper appeared to be a difference-maker for Allen, who threw for 323 yards against the Titans.
3.	Jalen Hurts PHI at CIN
4.	Jordan Love GB at JAX
5.	Jared Goff DET vs. TEN
6.	Caleb Williams CHI at WAS
7.	Dak Prescott DAL at SF
8.	*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. IND Note: Stroud appears lost without Nico Collins. He at least gets a better matchup at home against the Colts.
9.	*Kirk Cousins ATL at TB Note: Cousins had three second-half turnovers against the Seahawks, which were all dreadful for the Falcons.
10.	Kyler Murray ARZ at MIA
11.	Patrick Mahomes KC at LV
12.	*Brock Purdy SF vs. DAL Note: Purdy was down his top three receivers against the Chiefs by the second quarter, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is definitely out for the rest of the season. We'll see if he gets Deebo Samuel (pneumonia) or JaJuan Jennings (hip) back this week.
13.	Joe Burrow CIN vs. PHI Note: Downgraded due to the injury to Tee Higgins.*
14.	Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. GB
15.	Sam Darnold MIN at LAR
16.	Geno Smith SEA vs. BUF
17.	*Baker Mayfield TB vs. ATL Note: Big numbers, but two big interceptions, and unfortunately two big injuries for Baker with teammates Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both getting hurt, with Godwin out for the season.
18.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. ARI Note: Tagovailoa's practice window will open Wednesday and he is expected to clear the concussion protocol this week and start against Arizona. Tagovailoa returned to a limited practice Wednesday and the Dolphins still intend to start him this week. He still needs to clear the independent concussion protocol. Tagovailoa officially cleared the concussion protocol and was named the starter Friday, and then was cleared from the injury list entirely. Meanwhile, Tyler Huntley was moved to IR and Tim Boyle was cut, leaving Skylar Thompson as the backup behind Tagovailoa.*
19.	Jayden Daniels WAS vs. CHI Note: Daniels is week-to-week with his rib cartilage injury, though the Commanders are 'hopeful' that he can play this week against the Bears. Daniels did not practice Wednesday and was not present for the early part of Thursday's practice. Daniels did not practice Thursday, but did have a limited practice Friday. Late-night reports on Saturday suggest that he will play, but he's a game-time decision before a 4:25p ET kickoff.*
20.	Aaron Rodgers NYJ at NE Note: Rodgers was limited Wednesday due to hamstring, knee and ankle injuries, but he should be fully available for Sunday's game against the Pats. Rodgers was cleared from the injury list.*
21.	Bo Nix DEN vs. CAR
22.	*Anthony Richardson IND at HOU Note: Richardson was awful throwing the ball, but at least the Colts were willing to call more designed runs.
23.	Justin Herbert LAC vs. NO
24.	*Russell Wilson PIT vs. NYG Note: Wilson not only played the whole game on Sunday, but led the Steelers' offense to 37 points against the Jets. He'll almost certainly start again Monday night against the Giants.
25.	Matthew Stafford LA vs. MIN
26.	Jameis Winston CLE vs. BAL Note: Winston has been confirmed as the starter this week against the Ravens, though Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) was able to fully practice Wednesday.*
27.	Drake Maye NE vs. NYJ
28.	*Daniel Jones NYG at PIT Note: Jones was benched for Drew Lock in the loss to the Eagles, but afterward coach Brian Daboll said that Jones will start next week against the Steelers.
29.	Spencer Rattler NO at LAC Note: Rattler was forced out last week with a hip injury, but he will be available to play this week if Derek Carr (oblique) isn't ready to return. Rattler fully practiced Wednesday, and he'll likely start this week again.*
30.	Gardner Minshew LV vs. KC Note: Minshew is back as the starter with Aidan O'Connell out with a thumb fracture. Desmond Ridder will be Minshew's backup.*
31.	Bryce Young CAR at DEN Note: Young will start this week after Andy Dalton injured his thumb in a car accident Tuesday.*
32.	Mason Rudolph TEN at DET Note: Rudolph is likely to get another start in place of Will Levis (shoulder) this week. Alas, he won't have DeAndre Hopkins any longer, and he might not have Calvin Ridley (foot).*
33.	Marcus Mariota WAS vs. CHI Note: Mariota was superb against the Panthers, but should he start this upcoming week, he'll find a much tougher opponent in the Bears. Jayden Daniels had a limited practice Friday, which might be enough to start this week. He'll be a game-time decision for a 4:25p ET game. If it's Mariota rather than Daniels, Mariota would rank 24th behind Justin Herbert.*
34.	*Justin Fields PIT vs. NYG Note: Fields didn't take any snaps after all, including at the goal line when Russell Wilson scored with a quarterback sneak.
35.	Joe Flacco IND at HOU
36.	Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE vs. BAL Note: Thompson-Robinson was the backup to Deshaun Watson last week ahead of Jameis Winston, but then injured a tendon on the middle finger of his throwing hand. It's not expected to be a multi-week issue, but it's also noteworthy that the Browns also signed Bailey Zappe. DTR fully practiced Wednesday and could be available as the backup to Jameis Winston.*
37.	Will Levis TEN at DET Note: Levis (shoulder) is week-to-week after sitting out last week against the Bills. Levis was limited at Wednesday's practice and is unlikely to start against the Lions. Levis was limited all week and is questionable, with Mason Rudolph expected to start.*
38.	Andy Dalton CAR at DEN Note: Dalton was involved in a car accident Monday - so far there are no details of an injury. Dalton injured his thumb in the car accident and will not start this week. Bryce Young will start. Officially listed as doubtful.*
39.	Derek Carr NO at LAC Note: Carr (oblique) took part in a throwing session Monday and was scheduled for another session Tuesday. It's possible he returns this week, and if he doesn't then it's a really good bet he'll be back for Week 9. Carr is unlikely to play again this week. Officially listed as doubtful.*
40.	Tyler Huntley MIA vs. ARI Note: Huntley injured his shoulder in the loss to the Colts and had to leave the game. It looks like Tua Tagovailoa will be back this week anyhow. Huntley did not practice Wednesday and coach Mike McDaniel doubts that he'll be available this week. Huntley was moved to IR.*
41.	*Aidan O'Connell LV vs. KC Note: O'Connell suffered a fractured thumb during the loss to the Rams and is expected to land on IR.
42.	*Deshaun Watson CLE vs. BAL Note: Watson suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the loss to the Bengals and is out for the season.

Running Backs

1.	Derrick Henry BAL at CLE
2.	Kyren Williams LA vs. MIN
3.	*Saquon Barkley PHI at CIN Note: Barkley had a monster revenge game against the Giants and now has another positive matchup against the Bengals.
4.	Bijan Robinson ATL at TB
5.	Breece Hall NYJ at NE
6.	Joe Mixon HOU vs. IND
7.	Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. TEN
8.	Kenneth Walker SEA vs. BUF Note: Walker (illness) sat out Wednesday's practice. Cleared from the injury report.*
9.	Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU Note: The Colts are hopeful that Taylor (ankle) will return to practice this week in advance of their big division game against the Texans. Taylor (ankle) fully practiced Thursday after having a limited practice Wednesday. Cleared to return this week.*
10.	Alvin Kamara NO at LAC Note: Kamara has been playing through broken ribs suffered in Week 3 and a broken hand the last two games. He also just signed a contract extension for two more years. Cleared from the injury report despite his two injuries.*
11.	Kareem Hunt KC at LV Note: Hunt's usage remains through the roof - he's the one reliable component of the Chiefs' offense right now. Hunt (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.*
12.	*James Conner ARZ at MIA Note: Conner was involved in two prominent fumble plays in the first half Monday night. On the first drive, Conner forced a fumble on the return after an interception. Later on he had a long reception on a screen play and fumbled at the end of it, but a teammate was able to recover. Without that fumble luck, the Cardinals probably don't win that game.
13.	Aaron Jones MIN at LAR Note: Jones (hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday. The Vikings have the short turnaround this week to play the Rams. Jones fully practiced Wednesday and has been cleared from the injury report.*
14.	Jordan Mason SF vs. DAL Note: Mason's game was a bit unlucky - twice the Niners went with QB sneaks at the 1-yard line instead of giving it to him. Limited at Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. Mason has been cleared from the injury report.*
15.	De'Von Achane MIA vs. ARI
16.	Josh Jacobs GB at JAX
17.	*James Cook BUF at SEA Note: Cook might have been hurt by the acquisition of Amari Cooper, as he wasn't involved in the passing game last week.
18.	*David Montgomery DET vs. TEN Note: Montgomery took a knee to the back of his knee and had a bad bruise, but it appears that he escaped a long-term injury.
19.	*Tony Pollard TEN at DET Note: Pollard was cruising early, but the Bills tightened up against him over the second half. That might be in small part due to a big hit that briefly had Pollard sidelined as he was checked for a concussion.
20.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. CAR
21.	Najee Harris PIT vs. NYG
22.	Tank Bigsby JAC vs. GB Note: Teammate Travis Etienne is unlikely to play again this week.*
23.	J.K. Dobbins LAC vs. NO
24.	*Rachaad White TB vs. ATL Note: White played 37 snaps and played a big role in the second half as the Bucs tried to catch up against the Ravens. White should see a bigger role with the Bucs down their top two receivers, with Chris Godwin out for the year.
25.	Chuba Hubbard CAR at DEN
26.	D'Andre Swift CHI at WAS
27.	*Brian Robinson WAS vs. CHI Note: Robinson managed only 12 carries because the Commanders were blowing out the Panthers.
28.	Chase Brown CIN vs. PHI
29.	Nick Chubb CLE vs. BAL
30.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. NYJ Note: Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday to rest his foot, but returned to Thursday's practice.*
31.	Alexander Mattison LV vs. KC
32.	Devin Singletary NYG at PIT
33.	Rico Dowdle DAL at SF
34.	Tyrone Tracy NYG at PIT
35.	Bucky Irving TB vs. ATL Note: Irving was solid in his share of the Bucs' three-headed monster, even catching three passes for 54 yards. Irving has missed the first two practices this week with a toe injury. Irving took part in a limited practice Friday. He is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
36.	*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. ARI Note: Lost a fumble that led to the Colts' lone touchdown in the Dolphins' Week 7 loss.
37.	Austin Ekeler WAS vs. CHI
38.	*Tyler Allgeier ATL at TB Note: Allgeier played only 16 snaps against the Seahawks due to the Falcons falling far behind in the second half.
39.	*Sean Tucker TB vs. ATL Note: Tucker played a tertiary role in the Bucs' three-headed monster at RB on Monday night, netting 15 snaps and five carries. Though he proved capable in the passing game against the Saints, he wasn't as involved in that role as the Bucs tried to catch up against the Ravens.
40.	Justice Hill BAL at CLE
41.	Roschon Johnson CHI at WAS
42.	Isaac Guerendo SF vs. DAL
43.	Ty Chandler MIN at LAR
44.	Jaylen Warren PIT vs. NYG
45.	Ray Davis BUF at SEA
46.	Zack Moss CIN vs. PHI
47.	*Tyler Goodson IND at HOU Note: If Taylor doesn't play, Goodson has been the better option over Trey Sermon as of late.
48.	Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. CHI
49.	Dameon Pierce HOU vs. IND
50.	Braelon Allen NYJ at NE
51.	Jaylen Wright MIA vs. ARI
52.	D'Ernest Johnson JAC vs. GB
53.	Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. BUF
54.	Ty Johnson BUF at SEA
55.	Ezekiel Elliott DAL at SF Note: The Cowboys are activating Dalvin Cook from the practice squad, which could mean even fewer reps for Elliott.*
56.	Trey Sermon IND at HOU
57.	D'Onta Foreman CLE vs. BAL
58.	Kenneth Gainwell PHI at CIN
59.	Pierre Strong CLE vs. BAL
60.	Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. CAR
61.	Kimani Vidal LAC vs. NO
62.	Samaje Perine KC at LV
63.	Miles Sanders CAR at DEN
64.	Blake Corum LA vs. MIN
65.	Emanuel Wilson GB at JAX
66.	Dalvin Cook DAL at SF
67.	Dare Ogunbowale HOU vs. IND
68.	*Zamir White LV vs. KC Note: White (groin) returned to action but was a distant second behind Alexander Mattison.
69.	Carson Steele KC at LV
70.	Trey Benson ARZ at MIA
71.	Jamaal Williams NO at LAC
72.	JaMycal Hasty NE vs. NYJ
73.	Cam Akers MIN at LAR
74.	Emari Demercado ARZ at MIA
75.	Travis Etienne JAC vs. GB Note: Etienne (hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's practice, working on the side with the training staff. Considered a longshot to play.*
76.	*Antonio Gibson NE vs. NYJ Note: Gibson left with an undisclosed injury in the first quarter and saw limited usage after that.
77.	*Kendre Miller NO at LAC
78.	Tyjae Spears TEN at DET Note: Spears (hamstring) could potentially return this week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Ruled out again this week.*
79.	Jerome Ford CLE vs. BAL Note: Ford (hamstring) hasn't practiced yet this week, and is looking as if he'll miss a second game in a row. Ruled out.*
80.	Cordarrelle Patterson PIT vs. NYG Note: Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out again.*
81.	*Raheem Blackshear CAR at DEN Note: Blackshear suffered a dislocated shoulder on a kickoff return against the Commanders - noteworthy for those of you who play in leagues with kickoff return yards, like the Scott Fish Bowl.
82.	*Christian McCaffrey SF vs. DAL Note: The Niners are hopeful that McCaffrey (Achilles) can play after their Week 9 bye.
83.	Jonathon Brooks CAR at DEN Note: Brooks (knee) has had back-to-back limited practices so far this week. Not yet activated.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Justin Jefferson MIN at LAR
2.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. TEN
3.	A.J. Brown PHI at CIN
4.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at SF
5.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PHI
6.	Drake London ATL at TB
7.	Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CHI
8.	Malik Nabers NYG at PIT
9.	Garrett Wilson NYJ at NE
10.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. DAL Note: Samuel (pneumonia) was hospitalized Sunday with a buildup of fluid in his lungs and was released from the hospital on Tuesday. The Niners don't currently have a timetable for his return to practice and games. Samuel was present at Thursday's practice - still awaiting the activity report. Samuel had another limited practice Friday and is expected to play. The Niners will be without both Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings.*
11.	DJ Moore CHI at WAS
12.	Jayden Reed GB at JAX Note: Reed (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week. Reed had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury report.*
13.	Brian Thomas JAC vs. GB
14.	Davante Adams NYJ at NE
15.	Romeo Doubs GB at JAX
16.	*George Pickens PIT vs. NYG Note: Pickens (five catches, 111 yards and a touchdown) had his best week of the season with Russell Wilson starting at quarterback.
17.	*DeVonta Smith PHI at CIN Note: Smith was targeted just twice in the Eagles' rout of the Giants.
18.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. MIN Note: Kupp (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on Monday. He's also been rumored to be shopped around by the Rams in advance of the trade deadline. In a related note, never trust the Rams. Kupp is officially off the injured list and is active tonight. Is this a showcase game?*
19.	Tyreek Hill MIA vs. ARI Note: It's a bit of blind faith in Tua to put Hill even this high. Hill was added to the injury report with a foot issue Thursday, after a full practice Wednesday. Hill did not practice Friday, but is expected to play.*
20.	Amari Cooper BUF at SEA
21.	Stefon Diggs HOU vs. IND
22.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU Note: Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday after resting Wednesday. Pittman has been cleared from the injury list.*
23.	Christian Watson GB at JAX Note: Watson (ankle) was limited Wednesday and Thursday. He missed one game in Week 5 due to the injury. Full practice Friday, and then cleared from the injury list.*
24.	Marvin Harrison ARZ at MIA
25.	Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PIT
26.	Keenan Allen CHI at WAS
27.	Jordan Addison MIN at LAR
28.	Chris Olave NO at LAC Note: Olave was still in the concussion protocol as of Monday. Olave returned to a limited practice Wednesday and a full practice Thursday. He's trending in the right direction. Officially cleared the concussion protocol and will be active this week.*
29.	Darnell Mooney ATL at TB
30.	Rashod Bateman BAL at CLE
31.	Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. BUF
32.	Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. ARI Note: The Dolphins barely even tried to get Waddle and Tyreek Hill involved in the loss to the Colts, garnering two targets apiece. Can Tua salvage his value? Waddle (quad) has been limited in practice so far this week. Cleared from the injury list after an unlimited practice Friday.*
33.	Christian Kirk JAC vs. GB
34.	Michael Wilson ARZ at MIA
35.	Jalen Tolbert DAL at SF
36.	Zay Flowers BAL at CLE Note: Flowers appeared to injure his ankle in the first quarter Monday night and saw his production limited accordingly. It's worth watching his status in practice this week. Flowers (ankle) has not yet practiced this week. Flowers returned to a limited practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable. He's been termed a game-time decision, though Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Flowers is expected to play.*
37.	Keon Coleman BUF at SEA
38.	Xavier Worthy KC at LV
39.	Puka Nacua LA vs. MIN Note: Nacua (knee) has been designated to return from the IR this week, which clears him to begin practicing. Nacua was officially activated from the IR on Thursday, and is still listed as questionable. The Rams won't decide if/how much he'll play until watching him go through pregame warmups.*
40.	DeAndre Hopkins KC at LV Note: Hopkins is dealing with lower leg soreness. Hopkins' trade to the Chiefs is official. They expect him to play at least a little this week.*
41.	Alec Pierce IND at HOU
42.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. BUF Note: Lockett could be in line for more targets with DK Metcalf (knee) listed as doubtful.*
43.	*Cedric Tillman CLE vs. BAL Note: Tillman had 12 targets last week, catching eight for 81 yards in the loss to the Bengals.
44.	Rome Odunze CHI at WAS
45.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CAR
46.	Jakobi Meyers LV vs. KC Note: Meyers (ankle) returned to a limited practice Wednesday but then didn't practice Thursday. Meyers is expected to return to action this week.*
47.	Khalil Shakir BUF at SEA
48.	Ladd McConkey LAC vs. NO Note: McConkey (hip) has sat out the first two practices of the week for the Chargers. McConkey returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. Late night reports on Saturday suggest that McConkey should play.*
49.	Tank Dell HOU vs. IND
50.	Josh Downs IND at HOU Note: Downs (groin, toe) fully practiced Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. He played just 37 snaps last week, compared to 54 for Michael Pittman and 48 for Alec Pierce.*
51.	Dontayvion Wicks GB at JAX
52.	*Sterling Shepard TB vs. ATL Note: Shepard has gone from being on the Bucs' practice squad to possibly being a top-two receiver for them thanks to injuries to Chris Godwin (ankle) and Mike Evans (hamstring).
53.	Calvin Ridley TEN at DET Note: Ridley (foot) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. Ridley fully practiced Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*
54.	*Tim Patrick DET vs. TEN Note: Patrick could have a bigger role the next two weeks while Jameson Williams serves his suspension.
55.	*Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. BAL Note: Jeudy managed just one catch on five targets last week despite seeing Amari Cooper getting dealt away.
56.	Tre Tucker LV vs. KC
57.	*Ricky Pearsall SF vs. DAL Note: Pearsall might be forced into a bigger role as early as this week, with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season, Deebo Samuel (pneumonia) just getting out of the hospital and Jauan Jennings (hip) being sidelined last week. Jacob Cowings, Ronnie Bell and Chris Conley (hamstring) are other options.
58.	DeMario Douglas NE vs. NYJ Note: Douglas missed most of the second half Sunday with an illness. Douglas has cleared the injury report.*
59.	Troy Franklin DEN vs. CAR
60.	Tutu Atwell LA vs. MIN
61.	*Jalen McMillan TB vs. ATL Note: McMillan will be asked to do a lot more with both Chris Godwin and Mike Evans out.
62.	Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. PHI Note: Iosivas should see increased snaps and targets with Tee Higgins (quad) a game-time decision.*
63.	Kayshon Boutte NE vs. NYJ
64.	Ray-Ray McCloud ATL at TB
65.	Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at DET Note: Westbrook-Ikhine might be your default first receiver in Tennessee after the trade of DeAndre Hopkins, if Calvin Ridley (foot) misses the game. He and Tyler Boyd will be the Titans' top two.*
66.	Bub Means NO at LAC
67.	Gabe Davis JAC vs. GB Note: Davis (knee) was a limited in Thursday's practice. Three limited practices, but no longer on the injury report.*
68.	Mike Williams NYJ at NE Note: Williams should regain some of his snap share with Allen Lazard (chest) listed as doubtful.*
69.	Darius Slayton NYG at PIT
70.	Kalif Raymond DET vs. TEN
71.	Adonai Mitchell IND at HOU
72.	Xavier Hutchinson HOU vs. IND
73.	Elijah Moore CLE vs. BAL
74.	Jacob Cowing SF vs. DAL
75.	Joshua Palmer LAC vs. NO
76.	Greg Dortch ARZ at MIA
77.	Noah Brown WAS vs. CHI
78.	DJ Turner LV vs. KC
79.	Ronnie Bell SF vs. DAL
80.	Jalen Coker CAR at DEN
81.	Olamide Zaccheaus WAS vs. CHI
82.	Devaughn Vele DEN vs. CAR
83.	Mason Tipton NO at LAC
84.	Dyami Brown WAS vs. CHI
85.	Xavier Legette CAR at DEN
86.	Zay Jones ARZ at MIA
87.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. BUF Note: Metcalf has a 'minor MCL sprain' and will do everything to try to play Sunday against the Bills. Listed as doubtful after not practicing again Friday.*
88.	Allen Lazard NYJ at NE Note: Lazard (chest) did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. Lazard is listed as doubtful.*
89.	Diontae Johnson CAR at DEN Note: Johnson (rib) didn't practice Thursday or Wednesday. Ruled out this week.*
90.	Tee Higgins CIN vs. PHI Note: Higgins popped up on the injury report Friday with a quad issue and will be a game-time decision. Given what's happened with other mid-week injuries to Higgins, even if he's active it'll be hard to trust him and the Bengals enough to start him. Local reporter Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer suggests he's trending towards not playing. INACTIVE**
91.	Jauan Jennings SF vs. DAL Note: Jennings (hip) should be stepping into a big role once he heals, with Brandon Aiyuk out for the season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that he was hopeful that Jennings would be able to return this week - I'll move him up once Jennings begins practicing. I suspect if he's fully cleared I'll have him in my top 30. Jennings did not practice Wednesday, making his status for this week murky. I still want to pick him up where I can, but it might just be as a stash. Ruled out for this week.*
92.	*JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at LV Note: Smith-Schuster (hamstring) played only seven snaps last week and has already been ruled out for Week 8.
93.	Cedrick Wilson NO at LAC Note: Wilson (hip) was limited at Wednesday's practice. Ruled out this week.*
94.	Quentin Johnston LAC vs. NO Note: Johnston (ankle) sat out Monday night's loss to the Cardinals. Johnston did not practice Wednesday. Listed as doubtful.*
95.	Jordan Whittington LA vs. MIN Note: Whittington (shoulder) played only nine offensive snaps and didn't have a target in the win over the Raiders. He sat out Monday's walk-through and was listed as limited Tuesday. Ruled out for Thursday night.*
96.	Ja'Lynn Polk NE vs. NYJ Note: Polk left with a head injury in the loss to the Jaguars. Polk hasn't practiced yet this week. Ruled out this week.*
97.	Curtis Samuel BUF at SEA Note: Samuel injured his shoulder in the win over the Titans. Samuel's injury has been reclassified as a pectoral injury, one that has kept him out of practice so far this week. Ruled out this week and could have a multi-week absence.*
98.	Adam Thielen CAR at DEN Note: Thielen (hamstring) will have his practice window open up on Wednesday. Thielen has had two limited practices so far this week. Not yet ready to return.*
99.	*Jameson Williams DET vs. TEN Note: Suspended for two games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.
100.	*Mike Evans TB vs. ATL Note: Evans suffered a moderate right hamstring injury Monday night and will be out through the Bucs' Week 11 bye.
101.	*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. DAL Note: Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL and is out for the season.
102.	*Chris Godwin TB vs. ATL Note: Godwin suffered a dislocated left ankle late in the Monday night loss to the Ravens and is likely out for the season.

Tight Ends

1.	Trey McBride ARZ at MIA
2.	George Kittle SF vs. DAL Note: Kittle has a foot sprain and is day-to-day. Kittle didn't practice Wednesday, but was at practice on Thursday. Kittle is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
3.	Brock Bowers LV vs. KC
4.	Evan Engram JAC vs. GB Note: Engram (hamstring) was limited Wednesday, but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
5.	Jake Ferguson DAL at SF
6.	*Cade Otton TB vs. ATL Note: Otton was heavily targeted Monday night, with most of his action coming in the second half when the Bucs were trailing and while Mike Evans (hamstring) was out.
7.	Travis Kelce KC at LV
8.	Cole Kmet CHI at WAS
9.	Sam LaPorta DET vs. TEN
10.	Dalton Kincaid BUF at SEA Note: Kincaid (collarbone) has been limited in practice so far this week. Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
11.	Kyle Pitts ATL at TB
12.	Tucker Kraft GB at JAX
13.	*David Njoku CLE vs. BAL Note: Njoku had a team-leading 14 targets in the loss to the Bengals.
14.	*Mark Andrews BAL at CLE Note: Andrews scored twice Monday night on four targets, playing 29 snaps.
15.	Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. NYG
16.	Hunter Henry NE vs. NYJ
17.	Zach Ertz WAS vs. CHI
18.	Dalton Schultz HOU vs. IND
19.	*Noah Fant SEA vs. BUF Note: Fant could be very busy against the Bills, who struggled to cover the Titans' tight ends early on last week.
20.	Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at DET Note: Bumping up with Hopkins traded and Ridley hurting.*
21.	Colby Parkinson LA vs. MIN
22.	Taysom Hill NO at LAC Note: Hill (ribs) was limited Wednesday but then had a full practice Thursday.*
23.	Isaiah Likely BAL at CLE
24.	Jonnu Smith MIA vs. ARI
25.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at HOU
26.	Tyler Conklin NYJ at NE
27.	Grant Calcaterra PHI at CIN Note: Getting another start with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) ruled out.*
28.	Will Dissly LAC vs. NO Note: Dissly had a near-career game Monday night, catching eight balls on 11 targets for 81 yards against the Cardinals. Dissly (shoulder) has missed the first two practices this week. He was on the injury report last week with the same issue, though he put in a full practice on the second day of practice last week. Dissly put in a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*
29.	Foster Moreau NO at LAC
30.	Mike Gesicki CIN vs. PHI
31.	Brenton Strange JAC vs. GB
32.	Lucas Krull DEN vs. CAR
33.	Juwan Johnson NO at LAC Note: Johnson (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
34.	Noah Gray KC at LV
35.	Dawson Knox BUF at SEA
36.	Erick All CIN vs. PHI
37.	Charlie Kolar BAL at CLE
38.	Dallas Goedert PHI at CIN Note: Goedert (hamstring) hasn't been able to practice yet this week. Ruled out again this week.*
39.	T.J. Hockenson MIN at LAR Note: Hockenson (knee) was estimated as limited on Monday. Hockenson is out again this week, but the Vikings intend to activate and play him next week. Hockenson was activated Friday, after the Thursday night game.*

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Derrick Henry BAL at CLE
2.	Justin Jefferson MIN at LAR
3.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. TEN
4.	A.J. Brown PHI at CIN
5.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at SF
6.	Kyren Williams LA vs. MIN
7.	*Saquon Barkley PHI at CIN Note: Barkley had a monster revenge game against the Giants and now has another positive matchup against the Bengals.
8.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PHI
9.	Bijan Robinson ATL at TB
10.	Breece Hall NYJ at NE
11.	Joe Mixon HOU vs. IND
12.	Drake London ATL at TB
13.	Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CHI
14.	Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. TEN
15.	Kenneth Walker SEA vs. BUF Note: Walker (illness) sat out Wednesday's practice. Cleared from the injury report.*
16.	Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU Note: The Colts are hopeful that Taylor (ankle) will return to practice this week in advance of their big division game against the Texans. Taylor (ankle) fully practiced Thursday after having a limited practice Wednesday. Cleared to return this week.*
17.	Malik Nabers NYG at PIT
18.	Kareem Hunt KC at LV Note: Hunt's usage remains through the roof - he's the one reliable component of the Chiefs' offense right now. Hunt (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.*
19.	*James Conner ARZ at MIA Note: Conner was involved in two prominent fumble plays in the first half Monday night. On the first drive, Conner forced a fumble on the return after an interception. Later on he had a long reception on a screen play and fumbled at the end of it, but a teammate was able to recover. Without that fumble luck, the Cardinals probably don't win that game.
20.	Alvin Kamara NO at LAC Note: Kamara has been playing through broken ribs suffered in Week 3 and a broken hand the last two games. He also just signed a contract extension for two more years. Cleared from the injury report despite his two injuries.*
21.	Aaron Jones MIN at LAR Note: Jones (hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday. The Vikings have the short turnaround this week to play the Rams. Jones fully practiced Wednesday and has been cleared from the injury report.*
22.	Jordan Mason SF vs. DAL Note: Mason's game was a bit unlucky - twice the Niners went with QB sneaks at the 1-yard line instead of giving it to him. Limited at Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. Mason has been cleared from the injury report.*
23.	Romeo Doubs GB at JAX
24.	Garrett Wilson NYJ at NE
25.	*DeVonta Smith PHI at CIN Note: Smith was targeted just twice in the Eagles' rout of the Giants.
26.	Josh Jacobs GB at JAX
27.	*James Cook BUF at SEA Note: Cook might have been hurt by the acquisition of Amari Cooper, as he wasn't involved in the passing game last week.
28.	DJ Moore CHI at WAS
29.	Brian Thomas JAC vs. GB
30.	Davante Adams NYJ at NE
31.	De'Von Achane MIA vs. ARI
32.	Stefon Diggs HOU vs. IND
33.	Trey McBride ARZ at MIA
34.	George Kittle SF vs. DAL Note: Kittle has a foot sprain and is day-to-day. Kittle didn't practice Wednesday, but was at practice on Thursday. Kittle is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
35.	*David Montgomery DET vs. TEN Note: Montgomery took a knee to the back of his knee and had a bad bruise, but it appears that he escaped a long-term injury.
36.	*Tony Pollard TEN at DET Note: Pollard was cruising early, but the Bills tightened up against him over the second half. That might be in small part due to a big hit that briefly had Pollard sidelined as he was checked for a concussion.
37.	Javonte Williams DEN vs. CAR
38.	*George Pickens PIT vs. NYG Note: Pickens (five catches, 111 yards and a touchdown) had his best week of the season with Russell Wilson starting at quarterback.
39.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. MIN Note: Kupp (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on Monday. He's also been rumored to be shopped around by the Rams in advance of the trade deadline. In a related note, never trust the Rams. Kupp is officially off the injured list and is active tonight. Is this a showcase game?*
40.	Tyreek Hill MIA vs. ARI Note: It's a bit of blind faith in Tua to put Hill even this high. Hill was added to the injury report with a foot issue Thursday, after a full practice Wednesday. Hill did not practice Friday, but is expected to play.*
41.	Jayden Reed GB at JAX Note: Reed (ankle) has been limited in practice so far this week. Reed had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury report.*
42.	Brock Bowers LV vs. KC
43.	Evan Engram JAC vs. GB Note: Engram (hamstring) was limited Wednesday, but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
44.	Najee Harris PIT vs. NYG
45.	Tank Bigsby JAC vs. GB Note: Teammate Travis Etienne is unlikely to play again this week.*
46.	J.K. Dobbins LAC vs. NO
47.	Chuba Hubbard CAR at DEN
48.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU Note: Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday after resting Wednesday. Pittman has been cleared from the injury list.*
49.	Zay Flowers BAL at CLE Note: Flowers appeared to injure his ankle in the first quarter Monday night and saw his production limited accordingly. It's worth watching his status in practice this week. Flowers (ankle) has not yet practiced this week. Flowers returned to a limited practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable. He's been termed a game-time decision, though Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Flowers is expected to play.*
50.	*Brian Robinson WAS vs. CHI Note: Robinson managed only 12 carries because the Commanders were blowing out the Panthers.
51.	Bucky Irving TB vs. ATL Note: Irving was solid in his share of the Bucs' three-headed monster, even catching three passes for 54 yards. Irving has missed the first two practices this week with a toe injury. Irving took part in a limited practice Friday. He is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
52.	Chase Brown CIN vs. PHI
53.	Christian Watson GB at JAX Note: Watson (ankle) was limited Wednesday and Thursday. He missed one game in Week 5 due to the injury. Full practice Friday, and then cleared from the injury list.*
54.	Amari Cooper BUF at SEA
55.	Marvin Harrison ARZ at MIA
56.	Jake Ferguson DAL at SF
57.	*Cade Otton TB vs. ATL Note: Otton was heavily targeted Monday night, with most of his action coming in the second half when the Bucs were trailing and while Mike Evans (hamstring) was out.
58.	Travis Kelce KC at LV
59.	D'Andre Swift CHI at WAS
60.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. NYJ Note: Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday to rest his foot, but returned to Thursday's practice.*
61.	Nick Chubb CLE vs. BAL
62.	Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. ARI Note: The Dolphins barely even tried to get Waddle and Tyreek Hill involved in the loss to the Colts, garnering two targets apiece. Can Tua salvage his value? Waddle (quad) has been limited in practice so far this week. Cleared from the injury list after an unlimited practice Friday.*
63.	Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PIT
64.	Cole Kmet CHI at WAS
65.	*Rachaad White TB vs. ATL Note: White played 37 snaps and played a big role in the second half as the Bucs tried to catch up against the Ravens. White should see a bigger role with the Bucs down their top two receivers, with Chris Godwin out for the year.
66.	Devin Singletary NYG at PIT
67.	Keenan Allen CHI at WAS
68.	Jordan Addison MIN at LAR
69.	Chris Olave NO at LAC Note: Olave was still in the concussion protocol as of Monday. Olave returned to a limited practice Wednesday and a full practice Thursday. He's trending in the right direction. Officially cleared the concussion protocol and will be active this week.*
70.	Deebo Samuel SF vs. DAL Note: Samuel (pneumonia) was hospitalized Sunday with a buildup of fluid in his lungs and was released from the hospital on Tuesday. The Niners don't currently have a timetable for his return to practice and games. Samuel was present at Thursday's practice - still awaiting the activity report. Samuel had another limited practice Friday and is expected to play. The Niners will be without both Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings.*
71.	Darnell Mooney ATL at TB
72.	Rashod Bateman BAL at CLE
73.	Rico Dowdle DAL at SF
74.	Tyrone Tracy NYG at PIT
75.	Alexander Mattison LV vs. KC
76.	Sam LaPorta DET vs. TEN
77.	Dalton Kincaid BUF at SEA Note: Kincaid (collarbone) has been limited in practice so far this week. Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*
78.	Tucker Kraft GB at JAX
79.	Kyle Pitts ATL at TB
80.	*David Njoku CLE vs. BAL Note: Njoku had a team-leading 14 targets in the loss to the Bengals.
81.	Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. BUF
82.	Xavier Worthy KC at LV
83.	*Mark Andrews BAL at CLE Note: Andrews scored twice Monday night on four targets, playing 29 snaps.
84.	*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. ARI Note: Lost a fumble that led to the Colts' lone touchdown in the Dolphins' Week 7 loss.
85.	Ladd McConkey LAC vs. NO Note: McConkey (hip) has sat out the first two practices of the week for the Chargers. McConkey returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. Late night reports on Saturday suggest that McConkey should play.*
86.	Christian Kirk JAC vs. GB
87.	Josh Downs IND at HOU Note: Downs (groin, toe) fully practiced Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. He played just 37 snaps last week, compared to 54 for Michael Pittman and 48 for Alec Pierce.*
88.	Khalil Shakir BUF at SEA
89.	Allen Lazard NYJ at NE Note: Lazard (chest) did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. Lazard is listed as doubtful.*
90.	Michael Wilson ARZ at MIA
91.	Puka Nacua LA vs. MIN Note: Nacua (knee) has been designated to return from the IR this week, which clears him to begin practicing. Nacua was officially activated from the IR on Thursday, and is still listed as questionable. The Rams won't decide if/how much he'll play until watching him go through pregame warmups.*
92.	*Cedric Tillman CLE vs. BAL Note: Tillman had 12 targets last week, catching eight for 81 yards in the loss to the Bengals.
93.	Tank Dell HOU vs. IND
94.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CAR
95.	DeAndre Hopkins KC at LV Note: Hopkins is dealing with lower leg soreness. Hopkins' trade to the Chiefs is official. They expect him to play at least a little this week.*

Kickers

1.	Brandon Aubrey DAL at SF Note: Served on jury duty this week and missed practice, but traveled with the team for Sunday night's game against the Niners.*
2.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. IND
3.	*Will Reichard MIN at LAR Note: Reichard is now 12-for-12 on field goal attempts.
4.	Justin Tucker BAL at CLE
5.	Younghoe Koo ATL at TB
6.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. NYG
7.	Harrison Butker KC at LV
8.	Cameron Dicker LAC vs. NO
9.	Jake Bates DET vs. TEN
10.	Tyler Bass BUF at SEA
11.	Austin Seibert WAS vs. CHI
12.	Jason Myers SEA vs. BUF
13.	Evan McPherson CIN vs. PHI
14.	*Joshua Karty LA vs. MIN Note: Karty had a rough game coming out of the bye, missing a 35-yard field goal and an extra point.
15.	Chase McLaughlin TB vs. ATL
16.	Jake Elliott PHI at CIN
17.	Greg Zuerlein NYJ at NE
18.	Brandon McManus GB at JAX
19.	Daniel Carlson LV vs. KC
20.	Cam Little JAC vs. GB
21.	Chad Ryland ARZ at MIA
22.	Matt Gay IND at HOU
23.	Cairo Santos CHI at WAS
24.	*Anders Carlson SF vs. DAL Note: Carlson will likely kick again this week, as Jake Moody (ankle) won't be available again this week.
25.	Joey Slye NE vs. NYJ
26.	Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. BAL
27.	Wil Lutz DEN vs. CAR
28.	Jason Sanders MIA vs. ARI
29.	Blake Grupe NO at LAC
30.	Nick Folk TEN at DET
31.	Eddy Pineiro CAR at DEN
32.	Greg Joseph NYG at PIT
33.	Graham Gano NYG at PIT
34.	Matt Prater ARZ at MIA
35.	Jake Moody SF vs. DAL

Defenses

1.	*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NYG Note: The Steelers get to tee off on Daniel Jones, minus Andrew Thomas trying to protect him. Seems like a pretty good formula.
2.	Denver Broncos vs. CAR
3.	Kansas City Chiefs at LV
4.	Baltimore Ravens at CLE
5.	*Los Angeles Chargers vs. NO Note: Joey Bosa (hip) has missed three games in a row. But even without him, this is a great matchup.
6.	New York Jets at NE
7.	Detroit Lions vs. TEN
8.	Houston Texans vs. IND
9.	Minnesota Vikings at LAR
10.	Buffalo Bills at SEA
11.	*Philadelphia Eagles at CIN Note: The Bengals will likely be without LT Andrew Thomas.
12.	Miami Dolphins vs. ARI
13.	Green Bay Packers at JAX
14.	Los Angeles Rams vs. MIN
15.	*Atlanta Falcons at TB Note: Baker Mayfield won't have his top two receivers, but can Atlanta do anything about it?
16.	*Arizona Cardinals at MIA Note: I'm not sure that Tua's return will fix all of Miami's offensive woes.
17.	San Francisco 49ers vs. DAL
18.	Cincinnati Bengals vs. PHI
19.	New Orleans Saints at LAC
20.	Chicago Bears at WAS
21.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ATL
22.	Washington Commanders vs. CHI
23.	Jacksonville Jaguars vs. GB
24.	New York Giants at PIT
25.	Las Vegas Raiders vs. KC
26.	Indianapolis Colts at HOU
27.	Dallas Cowboys at SF
28.	Cleveland Browns vs. BAL
29.	Tennessee Titans at DET
30.	New England Patriots vs. NYJ
31.	Seattle Seahawks vs. BUF
32.	Carolina Panthers at DEN