This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Week 9 Byes: Pittsburgh, San Francisco
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
Sunday Update complete
Week 9 Byes: Pittsburgh, San Francisco
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Josh Allen BUF vs. MIA |
| 2. | Jalen Hurts PHI vs. JAX |
| 3. | *Jayden Daniels WAS at NYG Note: During the broadcast of Sunday's game, Tony Romo mentioned that Daniels (ribs) didn't have his usual zip on his passes. Yet he managed numerous deep passes even before the game-winning Hail Mary. Daniels will have his reps in practice limited for the near term, including the last two days. ***Daniels was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 4. | *Dak Prescott DAL at ATL Note: This should line up as a better week for Prescott, given Atlanta's struggles to rush the passer. |
| 5. | Kyler Murray ARZ vs. CHI |
| 6. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. DEN Note: The Ravens added another option for Jackson on Tuesday with the trade for Diontae Johnson. Jackson (back/knee) was first considered a rest day on Wednesday, but he also sat out Thursday's practice. I downgraded him a couple of slots. ***Jackson had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 7. | *Matthew Stafford LA at SEA Note: It was a night-and-day difference for Stafford after getting both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back last week. Will the Rams keep Kupp, however? |
| 8. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. TB |
| 9. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. LV |
| 10. | *Sam Darnold MIN vs. IND Note: With LT Christian Darrisaw out for the season, the Vikings traded for Cam Robinson from the Jaguars. |
| 11. | *Jared Goff DET at GB Note: Goff (ankle) was held out of Wednesday's practice, but got in a full practice Thursday. Meanwhile, rain is in the forecast for Sunday, which might somewhat limit the passing game, especially if the wind is also up. |
| 12. | *Caleb Williams CHI at ARI Note: Williams really took a step backwards against the Commanders after the bye week. |
| 13. | Kirk Cousins ATL vs. DAL |
| 14. | *Joe Flacco IND at MIN Note: Flacco will start ahead of Anthony Richardson this week against the Vikings on Sunday night. |
| 15. | *Jameis Winston CLE vs. LAC Note: It comes as no surprise that Winston will start again after getting the win over the Ravens last week. |
| 16. | *Geno Smith SEA vs. LAR Note: Smith and the Seahawks struggled badly without DK Metcalf, and were especially bad in the red zone. |
| 17. | *C.J. Stroud HOU at NYJ Note: Stroud lost another option this week with Stefon Diggs out for the season. |
| 18. | Bo Nix DEN at BAL |
| 19. | *Jordan Love GB vs. DET Note: Love is day-to-day with the groin strain that knocked him out of the win over the Jaguars. The vibe after Love's MRI was positive, though it doesn't necessarily mean he can play this week. Love sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Love was listed as questionable after another limited practice Friday, but he's expected to play. However, he might have a backup center in front of him, and he will likely be playing in the rain.*** |
| 20. | Baker Mayfield TB at KC |
| 21. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at PHI Note: The Jaguars traded away Lawrence's left tackle, Cam Robinson, to the Vikings. |
| 22. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA at BUF |
| 23. | Justin Herbert LAC at CLE |
| 24. | *Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. HOU Note: Rodgers (knee/hamstring) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. The Jets host the Texans on Thursday night. He was a full go on Tuesday's estimated practice report. |
| 25. | *Drake Maye NE at TEN Note: Maye left Sunday's win over the Jets with a concussion in the first half. Maye has had back-to-back limited practices. ***Maye has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to start.*** |
| 26. | Gardner Minshew LV at CIN |
| 27. | *Derek Carr NO at CAR Note: The Saints expect that Carr (oblique) will be able to return this week. Carr was limited in Thursday's practice, but he's still expected to start. ***Carr was officially cleared to start on Friday.*** |
| 28. | *Daniel Jones NYG vs. WAS Note: Jones played pretty well for three quarters on Monday night, but two late turnovers doomed the Giants' comeback efforts against the Steelers. He'll start again this week. |
| 29. | *Mason Rudolph TEN vs. NE Note: Rudolph threw for only 46 yards in the second half despite the Titans being way behind the Lions. ***Rudolph is expected to get another start this week.*** |
| 30. | Jacoby Brissett NE at TEN |
| 31. | *Malik Willis GB vs. DET Note: There's at least some chance that Willis will start this week due to Jordan Love's groin injury. |
| 32. | *Bryce Young CAR vs. NO Note: Young was named the starter again for this week even with Andy Dalton (thumb) able to fully practice. |
| 33. | *Anthony Richardson IND at MIN Note: Richardson has been benched in favor of Joe Flacco after going 10-for-32 in the loss to the Texans. |
| 34. | *Will Levis TEN vs. NE Note: Levis (shoulder) has thrown in practice the last two days, but has been listed as limited. ***Three limited practices so far this week, but he's expected to sit out again this week.*** |
| 35. | *Andy Dalton CAR vs. NO Note: Dalton (thumb) fully practiced Wednesday, but Bryce Young was named the starter anyhow. |
| 36. | *Spencer Rattler NO at CAR Note: Rattler was benched in the loss to the Chargers. It might not matter, as Derek Carr is expected back this week. |
| 37. | Russell Wilson PIT at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Kyren Williams LA at SEA |
| 2. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. DEN |
| 3. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. JAX |
| 4. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. DAL |
| 5. | *Joe Mixon HOU at NYJ Note: Left guard Jarrett Patterson (concussion) is out, which might make for fewer holes for Mixon. |
| 6. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at GB |
| 7. | Jonathan Taylor IND at MIN |
| 8. | James Cook BUF vs. MIA |
| 9. | *Alvin Kamara NO at CAR Note: I think we should expect Kamara (hand/rib) to be limited early in the week every week. ***Cleared from the injury report, plus teammates Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller are out.*** |
| 10. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. HOU |
| 11. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. LAR Note: The Seahawks' blunders in the red zone, plus the decision to use Charbonnet on the penultimate drive, cost Walker a reasonable fantasy day. |
| 12. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. IND |
| 13. | *De'Von Achane MIA at BUF Note: With Tua Tagovailoa back, the Dolphins' running game looked like its early-2023 vintage and Achane had a superb day, tempered only by Raheem Mostert getting two rushing touchdowns near the goal line instead of Achane. |
| 14. | James Conner ARZ vs. CHI |
| 15. | *D'Andre Swift CHI at ARI Note: Swift was the lone offensive bright spot for the Bears as his remarkable turnaround continued against the Commanders. |
| 16. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. NO Note: The Panthers haven't yet announced whether Jonathon Brooks (knee) will be activated this week. ***Brooks will be inactive again this week.*** |
| 17. | David Montgomery DET at GB |
| 18. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. DET Note: Jacobs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice after sitting out Wednesday. This could be considered a bit of a rest issue after Jacobs had 26 touches last week. ***Jacobs was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable, but he is expected to play. But I'm still downgrading him a little bit, because it's also going to be raining in the game and the Packers are going to be missing their starting center.*** |
| 19. | *Kareem Hunt KC vs. TB Note: Hunt (quad) was limited at the Chiefs' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Hunt returned a full practice Friday.*** |
| 20. | J.K. Dobbins LAC at CLE |
| 21. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. WAS Note: Tracy was awesome Monday night against the Steelers, but left with a concussion late and is going through the protocol. Tracy is progressing through the concussion protocol, with a limited practice Thursday following no practice Wednesday. ***Tracy has cleared the concussion protocol.*** |
| 22. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. LV Note: Brown was inefficient against the Eagles but at least he was the primary back once again. ***Teammate Zack Moss (neck) is out, but can Brown do much with the added snaps? Trayveon Williams and Kendall Milton will back Brown up.*** |
| 23. | *Rachaad White TB at KC Note: White lost a fumble on the first drive that the Falcons turned into points, but later scored a touchdown for the Bucs and was active in the passing game. |
| 24. | *Nick Chubb CLE vs. LAC Note: Chubb increased his snap percentage from 36 to 61 last week, though he remains on some version of a restriction or pitch count. |
| 25. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at TEN |
| 26. | *Austin Ekeler WAS at NYG Note: ***Brian Robinson (hamstring) trending towards being inactive.*** |
| 27. | *Tank Bigsby JAC at PHI Note: Bigsby (ankle) has been limited in the first two practices of the week. ***Bigsby is listed as questionable but is expected to play, which is the same for teammate Travis Etienne.*** |
| 28. | *Tony Pollard TEN vs. NE Note: Pollard (foot) has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Pollard also didn't practice Friday, but the Titans still feel good about him being able to play.*** |
| 29. | Javonte Williams DEN at BAL |
| 30. | Alexander Mattison LV at CIN |
| 31. | *Travis Etienne JAC at PHI Note: Etienne (hamstring) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Etienne is expected to play this week though he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 32. | Raheem Mostert MIA at BUF |
| 33. | *Jeremy McNichols WAS at NYG Note: ***Bumped up with Brian Robinson likely inactive.*** |
| 34. | *Rico Dowdle DAL at ATL Note: Dowdle was a late scratch Sunday night against the Niners due to an illness. ***Teammate Ezekiel Elliott is a healthy scratch. Dowdle and Dalvin Cook will share the running back duties.*** |
| 35. | *Bucky Irving TB at KC Note: Irving (toe) has sat out practice so far this week and coach Todd Bowles suggested that this will be an ongoing issue for the remainder of the season. ***Irving returned to a limited practice Saturday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 36. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. DAL |
| 37. | Ray Davis BUF vs. MIA |
| 38. | *Roschon Johnson CHI at ARI Note: Johnson still has a role as a goal line back for the Bears, at least whenever they decide not to run brain-dead plays handing off to an offensive lineman. |
| 39. | Braelon Allen NYJ vs. HOU |
| 40. | *Devin Singletary NYG vs. WAS Note: Singletary was buried behind Tyrone Tracy on Monday night, but he might be in line for more playing time this week with Tracy in the concussion protocol. Tracy was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Tracy has been cleared from the concussion protocol, so I've downgraded Singletary accordingly.*** |
| 41. | Dare Ogunbowale HOU at NYJ |
| 42. | Sean Tucker TB at KC |
| 43. | Justice Hill BAL vs. DEN |
| 44. | Dalvin Cook DAL at ATL |
| 45. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at BAL |
| 46. | Ty Chandler MIN vs. IND |
| 47. | Jaylen Wright MIA at BUF |
| 48. | Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. LAR |
| 49. | *Kimani Vidal LAC at CLE Note: Vidal is the clear backup to Dobbins, but that translated into only 11 snaps against the Saints despite the Chargers leading most of the game. |
| 50. | D'Ernest Johnson JAC at PHI |
| 51. | Miles Sanders CAR vs. NO |
| 52. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. MIA |
| 53. | Tyler Goodson IND at MIN |
| 54. | *Antonio Gibson NE at TEN Note: Gibson (toe) was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Gibson has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 55. | D'Onta Foreman CLE vs. LAC |
| 56. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. JAX |
| 57. | Trey Benson ARZ vs. CHI |
| 58. | Pierre Strong CLE vs. LAC |
| 59. | Trey Sermon IND at MIN |
| 60. | Blake Corum LA at SEA |
| 61. | Emanuel Wilson GB vs. DET |
| 62. | *Zamir White LV at CIN Note: White (quad) didn't practice Thursday. |
| 63. | Carson Steele KC vs. TB |
| 64. | *Brian Robinson WAS at NYG Note: Robinson (hamstring) has been limited in the first two practices of the week. ***Robinson is listed as questionable but is expected to play. ***Overnight reports now appear to be incorrect, and Robinson looks to be INACTIVE. *** |
| 65. | *Zack Moss CIN vs. LV Note: ***Moss won't play due to a neck injury.*** |
| 66. | *Jamaal Williams NO at CAR Note: Williams (groin) has been limited in practice. This could have been a good set-up with Kendre Miller (hamstring) likely out, but not if he's also impacted by an injury. ***Williams has been ruled out - tough break, this could have been a good opportunity.*** |
| 67. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at ATL Note: ***Elliott is a healthy scratch and didn't even make the trip in wake of reports of him missing or being late to meetings. It could be the end of the road here.*** |
| 68. | *Dameon Pierce HOU at NYJ Note: Pierce (groin) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Pierce has been ruled out for Thursday night. |
| 69. | *Tyjae Spears TEN vs. NE Note: Spears (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and didn't practice at all on Thursday. ***Spears has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 70. | *Jerome Ford CLE vs. LAC Note: Ford (hamstring) has been limited in practice this week. |
| 71. | *Jonathon Brooks CAR vs. NO Note: Brooks (knee) has had two full practices so far this week. He hasn't yet been activated from the reserve/non-football injury list, and the Panthers can officially wait until next Wednesday if they want. We'll know by Saturday if they plan to activate him. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 72. | *Kendre Miller NO at CAR Note: Miller looked good in a cameo against the Chargers, but then his hamstring injury flared up. Consecutive DNPs in practice to begin the week. ***Miller was placed on IR by the Saints.*** |
| 73. | Najee Harris PIT at |
| 74. | Jaylen Warren PIT at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at ATL |
| 2. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. JAX |
| 3. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. IND |
| 4. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. LV |
| 5. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at GB |
| 6. | Terry McLaurin WAS at NYG |
| 7. | *Cooper Kupp LA at SEA Note: I'm essentially flip-flopping Kupp and Puka Nacua (knee) due to Puka's injury on Thursday. |
| 8. | Drake London ATL vs. DAL |
| 9. | Malik Nabers NYG vs. WAS |
| 10. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. HOU |
| 11. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF Note: Hill (foot) was limited Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. CHI Note: Harrison was dominant in the second half in the win over the Dolphins. |
| 13. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. HOU |
| 14. | *Puka Nacua LA at SEA Note: Nacua injured his knee in practice Thursday, but the injury was deemed not serious. ***Listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 15. | *Michael Pittman IND at MIN Note: Pittman benefits the most from the Colts' quarterback change. Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 16. | Chris Olave NO at CAR |
| 17. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. JAX |
| 18. | DJ Moore CHI at ARI |
| 19. | Jayden Reed GB vs. DET |
| 20. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. DAL |
| 21. | *Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Teammate Amari Cooper (wrist) is inactive.*** |
| 22. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. DET |
| 23. | *Josh Downs IND at MIN Note: Downs (toe) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 24. | Keenan Allen CHI at ARI |
| 25. | *Zay Flowers BAL vs. DEN Note: I don't think Flowers will get hurt as much by the addition of Diontae Johnson as Rashod Bateman will. |
| 26. | *Calvin Ridley TEN vs. NE Note: Ridley (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 27. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. LAR |
| 28. | Christian Watson GB vs. DET |
| 29. | *Jakobi Meyers LV at CIN Note: Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday to rest his ankle. |
| 30. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF |
| 31. | *Brian Thomas JAC at PHI Note: Thomas is day-to-day with a chest contusion after having an MRI on Monday. Originally there was some speculation that Thomas might be out 2-to-4 weeks, so he's definitely not yet in the clear for this week against the Eagles. Limited on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited in practice again Friday and is questionable, but is expected to play. Meanwhile, Gabe Davis is unlikely to play.*** |
| 32. | *Cedric Tillman CLE vs. LAC Note: Tillman has been unlocked the last two weeks, though he draws a tougher opponent in the Chargers this week. |
| 33. | *DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. TB Note: Hopkins played only 22 snaps in his Chiefs debut on Sunday. He should play a bigger role on Monday night against the Bucs. |
| 34. | *Ladd McConkey LAC at CLE Note: McConkey caught six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints, making great individual efforts on both touchdowns. McConkey (hip) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 35. | Tank Dell HOU at NYJ |
| 36. | *Khalil Shakir BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Teammate Amari Cooper is inactive.*** |
| 37. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at BAL Note: Sutton bounced back from his bagel in Week 7 for a 100-yard day against the Panthers. |
| 38. | *Jordan Addison MIN vs. IND Note: Free 3! |
| 39. | *Xavier Legette CAR vs. NO Note: Legette is rough around the edges, but he's going to have a big opportunity following the Diontae Johnson trade. Legette was added to the injury report Thursday with a toe injury. ***Active despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 40. | *Jalen Coker CAR vs. NO Note: Coker's role has increased the last two weeks, and that activity should continue following the Diontae Johnson trade. ***Adam Thielen (hamstring) won't return this week, so Coker will be a live play this week.*** |
| 41. | Jalen Tolbert DAL at ATL |
| 42. | Alec Pierce IND at MIN |
| 43. | Darius Slayton NYG vs. WAS |
| 44. | Elijah Moore CLE vs. LAC |
| 45. | Michael Wilson ARZ vs. CHI |
| 46. | Xavier Worthy KC vs. TB |
| 47. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LAR Note: Lockett is now dealing with an oblique injury. |
| 48. | Rome Odunze CHI at ARI |
| 49. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. WAS |
| 50. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. LAC Note: ***Jeudy (knee) was limited in practices this week but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 51. | DeMario Douglas NE at TEN |
| 52. | *Rashod Bateman BAL vs. DEN Note: Bateman's two fourth quarter drops on third down might have prompted the Ravens' trade for Diontae Johnson. He'll eventually get hurt by this deal in terms of playing time. |
| 53. | *Diontae Johnson BAL vs. DEN Note: Johnson, who sat out last week with a rib issue that will almost certainly be magically cured this week, was traded to the Ravens. He'll likely get fewer targets with the Ravens, and I don't think the improvement in the quality of those targets will make up that gap entirely. ***Johnson is only expected to play 10-15 snaps in his Ravens debut.*** |
| 54. | Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. DET |
| 55. | *Parker Washington JAC at PHI Note: Washington is in line for a top 3 role with the Jaguars now that Christian Kirk (collarbone) is out for the season. |
| 56. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. NE |
| 57. | Tim Patrick DET at GB |
| 58. | Tre Tucker LV at CIN |
| 59. | Kalif Raymond DET at GB |
| 60. | Troy Franklin DEN at BAL |
| 61. | Devaughn Vele DEN at BAL |
| 62. | *Kayshon Boutte NE at TEN Note: Boutte led New England's receivers with 55 out of a possible 67 snaps, catching three of six targets for 46 yards. |
| 63. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. DAL |
| 64. | Noah Brown WAS at NYG |
| 65. | *Mike Williams NYJ vs. HOU Note: Williams wasn't targeted despite Allen Lazard (chest) sitting out last week. Instead Xavier Gipson was used more often in the passing game. |
| 66. | Adonai Mitchell IND at MIN |
| 67. | *Xavier Hutchinson HOU at NYJ Note: Even when Nico Collins returns, Hutchinson should maintain a regular role in the Texans' offense now that Stefon Diggs is out for the year. |
| 68. | Tutu Atwell LA at SEA |
| 69. | Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. LV |
| 70. | Joshua Palmer LAC at CLE |
| 71. | Greg Dortch ARZ vs. CHI |
| 72. | John Metchie HOU at NYJ |
| 73. | *Ja'Lynn Polk NE at TEN Note: Polk (concussion) fully practiced Thursday. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 74. | *DJ Chark LAC at CLE Note: Chark (groin) fully practiced Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but activated from IR.*** |
| 75. | DJ Turner LV at CIN |
| 76. | Demarcus Robinson LA at SEA |
| 77. | Robert Woods HOU at NYJ |
| 78. | *Olamide Zaccheaus WAS at NYG Note: Zaccheaus had limited reps Thursday due to his hamstring injury. |
| 79. | *Jalen McMillan TB at KC Note: ***McMillan (hamstring) was limited at Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 80. | *Sterling Shepard TB at KC Note: Shepard briefly left last week's game with a hamstring injury but later returned. Did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable with his hamstring injury.*** |
| 81. | *Gabe Davis JAC at PHI Note: Davis (shoulder) 'should be fine' for Week 6 against the Eagles despite not finishing last week's game. Limited on Thursday, like every other Jaguars skill position player seemingly. ***Davis is a 'longshot' to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 82. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. LAR Note: Coach Mike McDonald is optimistic that Metcalf (knee) can return to action this week. I'll move him up in the rankings once he fully practices or is otherwise cleared. Metcalf did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 83. | *Amari Cooper BUF vs. MIA Note: Cooper (wrist) was limited in both Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 84. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. LV Note: Higgins (quadriceps) is day-to-day after missing the Week 8 loss to the Eagles. Higgins didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, though he was present Thursday for rehab work. ***Officially INACTIVE*** |
| 85. | *JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. TB Note: Smith-Schuster (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 86. | *Quentin Johnston LAC at CLE Note: Johnston (ankle) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 87. | *Allen Lazard NYJ vs. HOU Note: Lazard (chest) is week-to-week with his injury that kept him out last week. He did not practice Tuesday. Not only is Lazard out for Thursday night, but he's been placed on IR. |
| 88. | *Adam Thielen CAR vs. NO Note: Thielen (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Won't return this week.*** |
| 89. | *Bub Means NO at CAR Note: Means suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss to the Chargers. ***Placed on IR.*** |
| 90. | *Jameson Williams DET at GB Note: Game 2 of his suspension. |
| 91. | Mike Evans TB at KC |
| 92. | George Pickens PIT at |
| 93. | Van Jefferson PIT at |
| 94. | *Christian Kirk JAC at PHI Note: Kirk is out for the season with a collarbone injury. |
| 95. | *Stefon Diggs HOU at NYJ Note: Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL last week. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Evan Engram JAC at PHI Note: Engram went nuts last year when Christian Kirk got hurt, and I expect more of the same now. |
| 2. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. CHI |
| 3. | Brock Bowers LV at CIN |
| 4. | Cade Otton TB at KC |
| 5. | Travis Kelce KC vs. TB |
| 6. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. DAL |
| 7. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. MIA |
| 8. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. DET |
| 9. | Sam LaPorta DET at GB |
| 10. | Jake Ferguson DAL at ATL |
| 11. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. DEN Note: Andrews scored for the third game in a row and has at least four targets the last four games. |
| 12. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. IND Note: The Vikings activated Hockenson (knee) from the PUP list. I suspect that they'll ease him in rather than giving him a full snap share. Fully practicing - maybe he won't be so limited this week. ***Officially cleared to play.*** |
| 13. | *David Njoku CLE vs. LAC Note: Njoku fully practiced Wednesday but then sat out Thursday with an ankle injury. ***Njoku was cleared from the injury list Friday after Thursday's injury scare.*** |
| 14. | *Zach Ertz WAS at NYG Note: Ertz had 11 targets in the win over the Bears. |
| 15. | Cole Kmet CHI at ARI |
| 16. | *Dalton Schultz HOU at NYJ Note: Schultz has a chance to be a mini-version of Cade Otton, garnering more targets with the Texans' receivers dropping like flies. |
| 17. | *Mike Gesicki CIN vs. LV Note: ***Gesicki got extra routes and targets last week with Tee Higgins (quad) out, and that seems likely again this week with both Higgins and Jermaine Burton (healthy scratch) out.*** |
| 18. | Hunter Henry NE at TEN |
| 19. | *Will Dissly LAC at CLE Note: Dissly (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Dissly has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 20. | Taysom Hill NO at CAR |
| 21. | Jonnu Smith MIA at BUF |
| 22. | Isaiah Likely BAL vs. DEN |
| 23. | *Adam Trautman DEN at BAL Note: Trautman had four catches for 85 yards last week. The opponent is obviously tougher this week, but Trautman appears to be the main TE for the Broncos now. |
| 24. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. HOU |
| 25. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. NE |
| 26. | Grant Calcaterra PHI vs. JAX |
| 27. | Colby Parkinson LA at SEA |
| 28. | Mo Alie-Cox IND at MIN |
| 29. | *Noah Gray KC vs. TB Note: Gray's snap share continues to rise for the Chiefs, who are using a lot more sets with multiple tight ends. |
| 30. | Foster Moreau NO at CAR |
| 31. | *Brenton Strange JAC at PHI Note: Strange had five catches for the Jaguars on Sunday, many of them coming after their top receivers left with injuries. |
| 32. | *Juwan Johnson NO at CAR Note: Johnson was evaluated for a concussion but was then cleared. |
| 33. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. MIA |
| 34. | Erick All CIN vs. LV |
| 35. | Charlie Kolar BAL vs. DEN |
| 36. | *Noah Fant SEA vs. LAR Note: Fant (groin) sat out Thursday's practice. ***Fant has been ruled out for this week, and his status after the Week 10 bye is in question.*** |
| 37. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. JAX Note: Goedert (hamstring) remains out of practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 38. | *Lucas Krull DEN at BAL Note: Krull dealt with a shoulder injury in the win over the Panthers. |
| 39. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at ATL |
| 2. | Kyren Williams LA at SEA |
| 3. | Derrick Henry BAL vs. DEN |
| 4. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. JAX |
| 5. | A.J. Brown PHI vs. JAX |
| 6. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. IND |
| 7. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. LV |
| 8. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at GB |
| 9. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. DAL |
| 10. | *Joe Mixon HOU at NYJ Note: Left guard Jarrett Patterson (concussion) is out, which might make for fewer holes for Mixon. |
| 11. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at GB |
| 12. | Jonathan Taylor IND at MIN |
| 13. | James Cook BUF vs. MIA |
| 14. | *Alvin Kamara NO at CAR Note: I think we should expect Kamara (hand/rib) to be limited early in the week every week. ***Cleared from the injury report, plus teammates Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller are out.*** |
| 15. | Terry McLaurin WAS at NYG |
| 16. | *Cooper Kupp LA at SEA Note: I'm essentially flip-flopping Kupp and Puka Nacua (knee) due to Puka's injury on Thursday. |
| 17. | *Evan Engram JAC at PHI Note: Engram went nuts last year when Christian Kirk got hurt, and I expect more of the same now. |
| 18. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. HOU |
| 19. | Drake London ATL vs. DAL |
| 20. | Malik Nabers NYG vs. WAS |
| 21. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. HOU |
| 22. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF Note: Hill (foot) was limited Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | *Marvin Harrison ARZ vs. CHI Note: Harrison was dominant in the second half in the win over the Dolphins. |
| 24. | *Puka Nacua LA at SEA Note: Nacua injured his knee in practice Thursday, but the injury was deemed not serious. ***Listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 25. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. CHI |
| 26. | Brock Bowers LV at CIN |
| 27. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. LAR Note: The Seahawks' blunders in the red zone, plus the decision to use Charbonnet on the penultimate drive, cost Walker a reasonable fantasy day. |
| 28. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. IND |
| 29. | *De'Von Achane MIA at BUF Note: With Tua Tagovailoa back, the Dolphins' running game looked like its early-2023 vintage and Achane had a superb day, tempered only by Raheem Mostert getting two rushing touchdowns near the goal line instead of Achane. |
| 30. | James Conner ARZ vs. CHI |
| 31. | *D'Andre Swift CHI at ARI Note: Swift was the lone offensive bright spot for the Bears as his remarkable turnaround continued against the Commanders. |
| 32. | Cade Otton TB at KC |
| 33. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. NO Note: The Panthers haven't yet announced whether Jonathon Brooks (knee) will be activated this week. ***Brooks will be inactive again this week.*** |
| 34. | Davante Adams NYJ vs. HOU |
| 35. | *Michael Pittman IND at MIN Note: Pittman benefits the most from the Colts' quarterback change. Pittman (back) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 36. | Chris Olave NO at CAR |
| 37. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. JAX |
| 38. | David Montgomery DET at GB |
| 39. | *Josh Jacobs GB vs. DET Note: Jacobs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice after sitting out Wednesday. This could be considered a bit of a rest issue after Jacobs had 26 touches last week. ***Jacobs was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable, but he is expected to play. But I'm still downgrading him a little bit, because it's also going to be raining in the game and the Packers are going to be missing their starting center.*** |
| 40. | Travis Kelce KC vs. TB |
| 41. | DJ Moore CHI at ARI |
| 42. | Jayden Reed GB vs. DET |
| 43. | *Kareem Hunt KC vs. TB Note: Hunt (quad) was limited at the Chiefs' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Hunt returned a full practice Friday.*** |
| 44. | J.K. Dobbins LAC at CLE |
| 45. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. WAS Note: Tracy was awesome Monday night against the Steelers, but left with a concussion late and is going through the protocol. Tracy is progressing through the concussion protocol, with a limited practice Thursday following no practice Wednesday. ***Tracy has cleared the concussion protocol.*** |
| 46. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. DAL |
| 47. | *Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Teammate Amari Cooper (wrist) is inactive.*** |
| 48. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. DAL |
| 49. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. MIA |
| 50. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. LV Note: Brown was inefficient against the Eagles but at least he was the primary back once again. ***Teammate Zack Moss (neck) is out, but can Brown do much with the added snaps? Trayveon Williams and Kendall Milton will back Brown up.*** |
| 51. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. DET |
| 52. | *Josh Downs IND at MIN Note: Downs (toe) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 53. | Keenan Allen CHI at ARI |
| 54. | *Zay Flowers BAL vs. DEN Note: I don't think Flowers will get hurt as much by the addition of Diontae Johnson as Rashod Bateman will. |
| 55. | *Calvin Ridley TEN vs. NE Note: Ridley (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 56. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. LAR |
| 57. | Tucker Kraft GB vs. DET |
| 58. | Sam LaPorta DET at GB |
| 59. | *Cedric Tillman CLE vs. LAC Note: Tillman has been unlocked the last two weeks, though he draws a tougher opponent in the Chargers this week. |
| 60. | *Rachaad White TB at KC Note: White lost a fumble on the first drive that the Falcons turned into points, but later scored a touchdown for the Bucs and was active in the passing game. |
| 61. | *Nick Chubb CLE vs. LAC Note: Chubb increased his snap percentage from 36 to 61 last week, though he remains on some version of a restriction or pitch count. |
| 62. | *Tank Bigsby JAC at PHI Note: Bigsby (ankle) has been limited in the first two practices of the week. ***Bigsby is listed as questionable but is expected to play, which is the same for teammate Travis Etienne.*** |
| 63. | *Tony Pollard TEN vs. NE Note: Pollard (foot) has sat out the first two practices of the week. ***Pollard also didn't practice Friday, but the Titans still feel good about him being able to play.*** |
| 64. | Javonte Williams DEN at BAL |
| 65. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at TEN |
| 66. | Christian Watson GB vs. DET |
| 67. | *Jakobi Meyers LV at CIN Note: Full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday to rest his ankle. |
| 68. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF |
| 69. | *DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. TB Note: Hopkins played only 22 snaps in his Chiefs debut on Sunday. He should play a bigger role on Monday night against the Bucs. |
| 70. | *Xavier Legette CAR vs. NO Note: Legette is rough around the edges, but he's going to have a big opportunity following the Diontae Johnson trade. Legette was added to the injury report Thursday with a toe injury. ***Active despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 71. | *Bucky Irving TB at KC Note: Irving (toe) has sat out practice so far this week and coach Todd Bowles suggested that this will be an ongoing issue for the remainder of the season. ***Irving returned to a limited practice Saturday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 72. | *Ladd McConkey LAC at CLE Note: McConkey caught six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints, making great individual efforts on both touchdowns. McConkey (hip) fully practiced Thursday. |
| 73. | *Khalil Shakir BUF vs. MIA Note: ***Teammate Amari Cooper is inactive.*** |
| 74. | Tank Dell HOU at NYJ |
| 75. | *Austin Ekeler WAS at NYG Note: ***Brian Robinson (hamstring) trending towards being inactive.*** |
| 76. | *Courtland Sutton DEN at BAL Note: Sutton bounced back from his bagel in Week 7 for a 100-yard day against the Panthers. |
| 77. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. WAS |
| 78. | Jalen Tolbert DAL at ATL |
| 79. | *Jordan Addison MIN vs. IND Note: Free 3! |
| 80. | Jake Ferguson DAL at ATL |
| 81. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. DEN Note: Andrews scored for the third game in a row and has at least four targets the last four games. |
| 82. | Alexander Mattison LV at CIN |
| 83. | Raheem Mostert MIA at BUF |
| 84. | *David Njoku CLE vs. LAC Note: Njoku fully practiced Wednesday but then sat out Thursday with an ankle injury. ***Njoku was cleared from the injury list Friday after Thursday's injury scare.*** |
| 85. | *Jalen Coker CAR vs. NO Note: Coker's role has increased the last two weeks, and that activity should continue following the Diontae Johnson trade. ***Adam Thielen (hamstring) won't return this week, so Coker will be a live play this week.*** |
| 86. | *Travis Etienne JAC at PHI Note: Etienne (hamstring) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Etienne is expected to play this week though he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 87. | *Diontae Johnson BAL vs. DEN Note: Johnson, who sat out last week with a rib issue that will almost certainly be magically cured this week, was traded to the Ravens. He'll likely get fewer targets with the Ravens, and I don't think the improvement in the quality of those targets will make up that gap entirely. ***Johnson is only expected to play 10-15 snaps in his Ravens debut.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at ATL |
| 2. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. DAL |
| 3. | Harrison Butker KC vs. TB |
| 4. | Will Reichard MIN vs. IND |
| 5. | *Justin Tucker BAL vs. DEN Note: Tucker missed another 50-yarder in the loss to the Browns, and the kicking conditions appeared to be less than ideal. |
| 6. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at NYJ |
| 7. | Austin Seibert WAS at NYG |
| 8. | Cameron Dicker LAC at CLE |
| 9. | Jake Bates DET at GB |
| 10. | Joshua Karty LA at SEA |
| 11. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. MIA |
| 12. | Jason Myers SEA vs. LAR |
| 13. | Chad Ryland ARZ vs. CHI |
| 14. | *Evan McPherson CIN vs. LV Note: McPherson missed a 54-yard attempt, his fourth miss of the season. |
| 15. | Chase McLaughlin TB at KC |
| 16. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. JAX |
| 17. | Brandon McManus GB vs. DET |
| 18. | Daniel Carlson LV at CIN |
| 19. | Cam Little JAC at PHI |
| 20. | Matt Gay IND at MIN |
| 21. | *Blake Grupe NO at CAR Note: Grupe had his first field goal miss of the year in the loss to the Chargers. |
| 22. | Joey Slye NE at TEN |
| 23. | Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. LAC |
| 24. | Wil Lutz DEN at BAL |
| 25. | *Riley Patterson NYJ vs. HOU Note: Replaces Greg Zuerlein. |
| 26. | Cairo Santos CHI at ARI |
| 27. | Jason Sanders MIA at BUF |
| 28. | Nick Folk TEN vs. NE |
| 29. | *Jude McAtamney NYG vs. WAS Note: ***Stepping up for the Giants with Greg Joseph out.*** |
| 30. | Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. NO |
| 31. | *Graham Gano NYG vs. WAS |
| 32. | *Matt Prater ARZ vs. CHI |
| 33. | *Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. HOU Note: Zuerlein missed an extra point and a field goal in the loss to the Patriots. He's dealing with a sore knee and wounded pride, as the Jets brought in six kickers Tuesday for a tryout. Placed on IR. |
| 34. | *Greg Joseph NYG vs. WAS Note: ***Joseph (abdomen) was placed on IR.*** |
| 35. | Chris Boswell PIT at |
Defenses
| 1. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. JAX |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. TB |
| 3. | New England Patriots at TEN |
| 4. | Washington Commanders at NYG |
| 5. | New Orleans Saints at CAR |
| 6. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. LV |
| 7. | Houston Texans at NYJ |
| 8. | Los Angeles Chargers at CLE |
| 9. | Tennessee Titans vs. NE |
| 10. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. IND Note: I liked the Vikings better when Richardson was starting for the Colts. |
| 11. | Baltimore Ravens vs. DEN |
| 12. | *Detroit Lions at GB Note: I'm guessing that Jordan Love won't be playing this week. |
| 13. | Buffalo Bills vs. MIA |
| 14. | Cleveland Browns vs. LAC |
| 15. | New York Jets vs. HOU |
| 16. | Arizona Cardinals vs. CHI |
| 17. | Los Angeles Rams at SEA |
| 18. | Chicago Bears at ARI |
| 19. | *Denver Broncos at BAL Note: It was a blast while it lasted, but this is a bad week to use the Broncos' defense. They have a tough three-game stretch before they become viable again. |
| 20. | Green Bay Packers vs. DET |
| 21. | Dallas Cowboys at ATL |
| 22. | Miami Dolphins at BUF |
| 23. | Atlanta Falcons vs. DAL |
| 24. | Indianapolis Colts at MIN |
| 25. | Seattle Seahawks vs. LAR |
| 26. | Las Vegas Raiders at CIN |
| 27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at KC |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars at PHI |
| 29. | New York Giants vs. WAS |
| 30. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |
