This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to
Sunday Update Complete. For any late breaking news, check out our latest news page.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. Atl Note: The home/road split issues live on. |
| 2. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Min |
| 3. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Bal |
| 4. | Matt Ryan ATL at NO |
| 5. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Phi |
| 6. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Buf |
| 7. | Derek Carr OAK at Ten |
| 8. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Det Note: 5.9 yards per attempt in both games so far this year, but the difference was that he also turned the ball over this time. Two rushing TDs have saved his fantasy value. |
| 9. | Andrew Luck IND vs. SD Note: Getting beat up again - was hit 11 times Sunday by the Broncos. Did not practice Wednesday due to a sore right shoulder. Expect this to be a recurring theme. Down two slots. ***Full participant in Friday's practice - listed as questionable because 'probable' no longer exists.*** |
| 10. | Philip Rivers SD at Ind |
| 11. | Joe Flacco BAL at Jax |
| 12. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was |
| 13. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF Note: Clearly hampered by his high ankle sprain and a poor offensive line in front of him. ***Reconsidered his ranking, moved him up a few slots.*** |
| 14. | Kirk Cousins WAS at NYG Note: Cousins has piled up the yards, but he's been inefficient, frequently missing his targets - even on the big play with Doctson, for instance, he had to slow down to wait for the ball, costing them a likely touchdown. |
| 15. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Oak Note: ***Downgrading a little with Delanie Walker inactive.*** |
| 16. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Cle |
| 17. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. Chi |
| 18. | Jameis Winston TB vs. LA |
| 19. | *Andy Dalton CIN vs. Den Note: Watch the practice reports this week - towards the very end of the game he was moving with a limp. |
| 20. | Sam Bradford MIN at Car |
| 21. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ at KC Note: Might be without Marshall and have a limited Decker. |
| 22. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Ari Note: ***Without Sammy Watkins today - moving down a few spots.*** |
| 23. | Alex Smith KC vs. NYJ |
| 24. | Matthew Stafford DET at GB |
| 25. | Brock Osweiler HOU at NE |
| 26. | *Brian Hoyer CHI at Dal Note: Took over for an injured Jay Cutler and averaged 6.5 yards per attempt. Was acceptable last season at 7.1 yards per attempt, with 19 touchdowns and seven INTs. He'll likely force the ball to Alshon Jeffery, if his experience with DeAndre Hopkins last year is revealing at all. |
| 27. | *Jacoby Brissett NE vs. Hou Note: Garoppolo listed as doubtful, so Brissett will likely start Thursday night. Small bump up with Gronk active. ***Injured his thumb in the win over the Texans.*** |
| 28. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Pit Note: On one hand, two drops hurt his YPA, but at 5.6 yards per attempt, there's a disconnect between his performance graded on a rookie curve so far and his fantasy value. |
| 29. | Blaine Gabbert SF at Sea |
| 30. | Trevor Siemian DEN at Cin |
| 31. | *Case Keenum LA at TB Note: Will start again this week, but it's just a matter of time before Jared Goff takes over. |
| 32. | *Cody Kessler CLE at Mia |
| 33. | *Charlie Whitehurst CLE at Mia Note: Signed with the Browns on Tuesday, and they'll decide between he and Kessler (with Kessler being the lean) for this week's game. |
| 34. | *Jimmy Garoppolo NE vs. Hou Note: AC joint sprain in his throwing (right) shoulder, wasn't present at the media portion of Tuesday's practice. Listed as doubtful, very unlikely to play. |
| 35. | *Jay Cutler CHI at Dal Note: Sprained right thumb - he'll be out for a while, but at least he avoided a torn ligament and need for surgery. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 36. | *Josh McCown CLE at Mia Note: Left shoulder injury, 'likely serious.' He's out at least this week. ***Out two-to-four weeks with a strain and hairline fracture.*** |
Running Backs
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at Buf |
| 2. | Lamar Miller HOU at NE |
| 3. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Cin |
| 4. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Oak |
| 5. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Phi |
| 6. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Chi Note: Two fumbles in Week 2, but not expected to lose carries going forward despite losing a goal line carry last week. |
| 7. | *Matt Forte NYJ at KC Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, but a full practice Thursday. No change in his ranking. |
| 8. | Melvin Gordon SD at Ind |
| 9. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Atl |
| 10. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Det |
| 11. | Todd Gurley LA at TB |
| 12. | Latavius Murray OAK at Ten |
| 13. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Ari |
| 14. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Pit |
| 15. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Hou |
| 16. | Devonta Freeman ATL at NO Note: Had 17 carries for 93 yards, but no targets in the passing game and Tevin Coleman had a rushing touchdown, albeit from 13 yards out. |
| 17. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. NYJ Note: Will lose playing time if Jamaal Charles returns as expected. ***Charles is now listed as doubtful.*** |
| 18. | *Christine Michael SEA vs. SF Note: More productive than Rawls last week, except he lost a critical fumble on the final drive of the game. Bumped up a couple of spots with Rawls still hurting. ***Rawls is listed as doubtful - should translate into more work for Michael, especially if Seattle is playing with a lead as expected.*** |
| 19. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Mia |
| 20. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Bal |
| 21. | Matt Jones WAS at NYG |
| 22. | *Charles Sims TB vs. LA Note: Could see a big bump if Martin's injury sidelines him this week. Doug Martin is out three weeks. Will the Bucs use Sims as a feature back? It's not as if Rodgers is a big back capable of being a workhorse. |
| 23. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Car Note: Going to get more carries with Adrian Peterson out, but will it be an annoying timeshare with Asiata, with Asiata getting the goal line carries? Probably. Officially slated as the starter, but time share concerns remain, especially at the goal line. |
| 24. | *Theo Riddick DET at GB Note: Considered the 'primary' back between the 20's, but I could see Washington eat into that too - I'm afraid he'll get typecast as the pass-catching back because of his size. |
| 25. | Frank Gore IND vs. SD |
| 26. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Den |
| 27. | *Jeremy Langford CHI at Dal Note: Lost a fumble, lost carries to Ka'Deem Carey on the second series of the game. |
| 28. | *Cameron Artis-Payne CAR vs. Min Note: Back in the mix after Stewart's hamstring injury. Could be a 50-50 timeshare with Whittaker while Stewart is out. ***Listed as the starter, but it looks like he and Whittaker will share time.*** |
| 29. | Tevin Coleman ATL at NO |
| 30. | Carlos Hyde SF at Sea |
| 31. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Den |
| 32. | *Dwayne Washington DET at GB Note: Should take over a good percentage of the carries with Abdullah out. |
| 33. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Cle Note: Scored late for the Dolphins after Ajayi was ineffective. ***Now being treated as the starter over Ajayi.*** |
| 34. | Justin Forsett BAL at Jax |
| 35. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Was Note: ***Expected to get a bigger share of the workload with Jennings unlikely to play. But Orleans Darkwa will also be part of the picture.*** |
| 36. | Duke Johnson CLE at Mia Note: I was wrong about this one - I thought that Johnson would get more work this season. But three carries and five targets per game isn't paying the bills. |
| 37. | *Darren Sproles PHI vs. Pit Note: Could have a decent role this week given Gio Bernard's success in the passing game against the Steelers last week. |
| 38. | Charcandrick West KC vs. NYJ |
| 39. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. Min Note: Could start with Jonathan Stewart out, but be careful - Cameron Artis-Payne will also be in the mix, and chances are neither will get goal line carries. ***Artis-Payne will be the starter.*** |
| 40. | *Jordan Howard CHI at Dal Note: ***'Strong week of practice' - could emerge into a time share.*** |
| 41. | James White NE vs. Hou |
| 42. | Terrance West BAL at Jax |
| 43. | Chris Thompson WAS at NYG |
| 44. | Alfred Morris DAL vs. Chi |
| 45. | *Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Cle Note: Will battle for carries with Kenyan Drake with Foster out. Currently projected as the starter, but we still like Drake better. ***No longer listed as the starter.*** |
| 46. | *Matt Asiata MIN at Car Note: In the mix for carries if Adrian Peterson is out, and a better bet for goal line carries. |
| 47. | Bilal Powell NYJ at KC |
| 48. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Oak |
| 49. | Shaun Draughn SF at Sea |
| 50. | Devontae Booker DEN at Cin |
| 51. | Robert Turbin IND vs. SD |
| 52. | James Starks GB vs. Det |
| 53. | *Chris Johnson ARZ at Buf Note: Had 21 offensive snaps last week in the blowout win, almost all late. |
| 54. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. LA Note: Would be the backup behind Charles Sims if Doug Martin can't go. Martin out three weeks. |
| 55. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. Bal Note: Returning to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 56. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Ten |
| 57. | *Dexter McCluster SD at Ind Note: Expected to sign with the Chargers on Tuesday, to fill the void left by the Danny Woodhead injury. Chargers confirmed that he'll be their pass-catching back when Gordon isn't in there. |
| 58. | Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. Was |
| 59. | Tim Hightower NO vs. Atl |
| 60. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. Atl |
| 61. | Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Ari |
| 62. | Jalen Richard OAK at Ten |
| 63. | Mike Davis SF at Sea |
| 64. | Kenjon Barner PHI vs. Pit |
| 65. | *Benny Cunningham LA at TB Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 66. | Andre Ellington ARZ at Buf |
| 67. | Josh Ferguson IND vs. SD |
| 68. | Alfred Blue HOU at NE |
| 69. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Chi |
| 70. | Tyler Ervin HOU at NE |
| 71. | Kenneth Farrow SD at Ind |
| 72. | Zach Zenner DET at GB |
| 73. | *C.J. Prosise SEA vs. SF Note: (Wrist) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 74. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Pit |
| 75. | Paul Perkins NYG vs. Was |
| 76. | Rob Kelley WAS at NYG |
| 77. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Expected to return in Week 3. Working predominantly with the scout team, yet 'improving by the day and chomping at the bit' to return. ***Now listed as doubtful, not expected to play.*** |
| 78. | *Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Was Note: Injured his hand in the win over the Saints and was wearing a cast on Tuesday, but expects to play this Sunday. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, unlikely to play.*** |
| 79. | *Arian Foster MIA vs. Cle Note: Left early last week with a groin injury, expected to miss a week or two. Not officially ruled out, but considered a long shot to play. Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out officially.*** |
| 80. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. SF Note: Suffered a leg contusion against the Rams - not considered serious, but he also was ineffective. Did not practice Wednesday, after originally being scheduled for a limited practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 81. | *Ka'Deem Carey CHI at Dal Note: Left early Monday night with a hamstring injury. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out for Sunday night.*** |
| 82. | *Kenneth Dixon BAL at Jax Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday, unlikely to return this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 83. | *Doug Martin TB vs. LA Note: Hamstring injury in the second quarter last week, MRI due on Tuesday. Out three weeks. |
| 84. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Min Note: Out for at least a week or two with a hamstring injury. Expected to be out multiple weeks. |
| 85. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Phi Note: One more week! |
| 86. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Car Note: Torn meniscus in his right knee - not officially ruled out this week, but it's really unlikely that he'll play. Underwent surgery to repair the tear and is out until at least December, and perhaps the season. |
| 87. | *Ameer Abdullah DET at GB Note: Left foot injury - no broken bones according to the x-ray, seeing a specialist in North Carolina on Tuesday. Placed on IR |
| 88. | *Danny Woodhead SD at Ind Note: Torn ACL, out for the season. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Phi |
| 2. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Atl |
| 3. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Bal |
| 4. | *Julio Jones ATL at NO Note: Strained his calf in the win over the Raiders, but it's not expected to be serious. Non-participant in Thursday's practice - but keep in mind because they play Monday night, this is the equivalent of a Wednesday practice. ***Only limited practice all week, though he said he'll still play Monday night.*** |
| 5. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Was Note: Moved down two spots because of the matchup with Norman. |
| 6. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Den Note: Daughter born on Wednesday, back at practice Thursday. |
| 7. | Amari Cooper OAK at Ten |
| 8. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Chi |
| 9. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NE |
| 10. | Mike Evans TB vs. LA |
| 11. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Min |
| 12. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at Dal Note: Limited practice Wednesday, missed practice entirely Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 13. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det |
| 14. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. NYJ |
| 15. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Buf Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 16. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Buf |
| 17. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Car Note: ***Missed practice Friday with a sore groin, yet not listed on the final injury report.*** |
| 18. | Travis Benjamin SD at Ind |
| 19. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Cle |
| 20. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. SD Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, but according to the Colts it's so that he'll be more preserved for Sunday. Listed as questionable.*** |
| 21. | *Eric Decker NYJ at KC Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. Limited practice Thursday - afterward he was confident he'd play, though coach Todd Bowles wasn't ready to confirm that Decker would play. ***Full participant Friday, will play.*** |
| 22. | Marvin Jones DET at GB |
| 23. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF Note: Had an MRI on his knee that returned negative, also dealt with back spasms. Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 24. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Pit |
| 25. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Was Note: He's killing opposing DBs trying to cover him from the slot. He's really benefiting from Odell Beckham Jr. on one side and a healthy Victor Cruz on the other. |
| 26. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Cin Note: Made it through fine despite the hip injury last week. |
| 27. | *Phillip Dorsett IND vs. SD Note: In line for more work if Moncrief is out. Moncrief is indeed out - now the question is whether he or Hilton draws Verrett. |
| 28. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 29. | Mike Wallace BAL at Jax |
| 30. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Oak |
| 31. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL at NO Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. ***Moving up because of matchup, improved health reports, plus Julio Jones's potential to be limited.*** |
| 32. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Cin Note: Really disappointing performance - just three catches (on the first two drives) on eight targets against a weakened Colts secondary. |
| 33. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at NYG Note: (Knee/ankle) Limited practice Thursday. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 34. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. Cle Note: Thirteen targets after sitting out with a hamstring injury in Week 1. Substantial bump in the rankings. ***Listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.*** |
| 35. | *Willie Snead NO vs. Atl Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a toe injury - this might be minor, given that the Saints don't play until Monday, but hope to get more info before Sunday. ***Limited practice Saturday after sitting out Thursday and Friday. Listed as questionable. |
| 36. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Hou Note: Could play some QB if Brissett gets hurt. |
| 37. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ at KC Note: Should be more active if Marshall doesn't play, though he has his own rib injury to play through. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 38. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Ten |
| 39. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Bal |
| 40. | Kenny Britt LA at TB |
| 41. | Tyrell Williams SD at Ind |
| 42. | Will Fuller HOU at NE |
| 43. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: Suffered a knee sprain in the first half of the loss to the Rams, but caught a deep ball later in the game after returning. Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 44. | Golden Tate DET at GB Note: Only two catches on nine targets last week. |
| 45. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE at Mia Note: Much bigger role with Coleman out. Also, he's actually a possibility at QB if Kessler gets hurt or is so completely overwhelmed. But given Coleman's absence they'd rather not go that way. |
| 46. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ at KC Note: Sprained his MCL in the Thursday game last week - it looked serious at the time, but he later returned to the game. Did not practice Monday, and is at risk of missing Week 3's game against the Chiefs. Did not practice Thursday, 'not a lock' to play Sunday. ***Expected to be active, but on a limited snap count.*** |
| 47. | *Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Ari Note: Cleared from the concussion protocol - hit on a deep ball against the Jets last week. But only five targets on the season. Bumped up with uncertainty surrounding Watkins and Salas. ***Will start in place of Watkins.*** |
| 48. | John Brown ARZ at Buf |
| 49. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Oak |
| 50. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Atl |
| 51. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Ari Note: Bumped up with uncertainty surrounding Watkins and Salas. |
| 52. | Davante Adams GB vs. Det |
| 53. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
| 54. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. LA |
| 55. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Hou |
| 56. | Sammie Coates PIT at Phi |
| 57. | Steve Smith BAL at Jax |
| 58. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Min |
| 59. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Pit |
| 60. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Cle |
| 61. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. Chi |
| 62. | Tavon Austin LA at TB |
| 63. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Bal |
| 64. | Eddie Royal CHI at Dal |
| 65. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Den |
| 66. | Breshad Perriman BAL at Jax |
| 67. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. Min |
| 68. | Torrey Smith SF at Sea |
| 69. | *Markus Wheaton PIT at Phi Note: (Shoulder) Late scratch last week, but 'ready to return' this week. |
| 70. | Kamar Aiken BAL at Jax |
| 71. | Pierre Garcon WAS at NYG |
| 72. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Ind |
| 73. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. Chi |
| 74. | *Justin Hardy ATL at NO Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. ***Will be active Monday night.*** |
| 75. | *Josh Doctson WAS at NYG Note: ***(Achilles) Listed as questionable, but practiced all week in a limited capacity.*** |
| 76. | Eli Rogers PIT at Phi |
| 77. | Kevin White CHI at Dal |
| 78. | Jamison Crowder WAS at NYG |
| 79. | Jeremy Kerley SF at Sea |
| 80. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Den |
| 81. | Chris Conley KC vs. NYJ |
| 82. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Pit |
| 83. | *Andrew Hawkins CLE at Mia Note: Starting with Corey Coleman out. |
| 84. | Laquon Treadwell MIN at Car |
| 85. | Danny Amendola NE vs. Hou |
| 86. | Anquan Boldin DET at GB |
| 87. | Charles Johnson MIN at Car |
| 88. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. Hou |
| 89. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. SF |
| 90. | Jaelen Strong HOU at NE |
| 91. | Ricardo Louis CLE at Mia |
| 92. | Rashard Higgins CLE at Mia |
| 93. | Quinton Patton SF at Sea |
| 94. | *Kendall Wright TEN vs. Oak Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, limited snaps if he plays.*** |
| 95. | *Greg Salas BUF vs. Ari Note: Injured his groin in practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 96. | Seth Roberts OAK at Ten |
| 97. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ at Buf Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 98. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. SF |
| 99. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Ari Note: Going to be continually playing through pain in his surgically repaired foot. The language here doesn't sound great. I'd sell low. Missed practice again Thursday - some concern that he won't play Sunday. ***Will not play Sunday.*** |
| 100. | *Corey Coleman CLE at Mia Note: Broken hand in practice Wednesday. Out 4-to-6 weeks. |
| 101. | *Braxton Miller HOU at NE Note: Hamstring injury, not expected to play Thursday. |
| 102. | *Donte Moncrief IND vs. SD Note: Shoulder injury, could be out for a matter of weeks - awaiting further tests. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jordan Reed WAS at NYG |
| 2. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Min |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC vs. NYJ |
| 4. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Jax Note: Led the team with a whopping 12 targets. |
| 5. | Julius Thomas JAC vs. Bal |
| 6. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Chi |
| 7. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Atl Note: Managed just two catches on eight targets for 28 yards, for his second disappointing game in a row. |
| 8. | Jacob Tamme ATL at NO |
| 9. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Hou Note: Limited participant in Tuesday's practice - hampered by the fact that it's a short week with the Thursday game. Appears to be active for Thursday night. |
| 10. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Mia |
| 11. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. Hou Note: Moved down with Gronk appearing to be active. |
| 12. | *Eric Ebron DET at GB Note: (Back) No practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 13. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. SD |
| 14. | Clive Walford OAK at Ten |
| 15. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN at Car Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. Small bump up with the Peterson news - the logic being that the Vikes might have to open up the passing game more with him out. |
| 16. | Vance McDonald SF at Sea |
| 17. | *Hunter Henry SD at Ind Note: Added back in the rankings with Gates sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Gates listed as doubtful.*** |
| 18. | Jesse James PIT at Phi |
| 19. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Ari Note: (Knee) Didn't practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. |
| 20. | Jared Cook GB vs. Det |
| 21. | *Cameron Brate TB vs. LA Note: ***Could get more reps with Austin Seferian-Jenkins released.*** |
| 22. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Was |
| 23. | Jack Doyle IND vs. SD Note: Five targets to four for Dwayne Allen last week. |
| 24. | Zach Miller CHI at Dal |
| 25. | Jordan Cameron MIA vs. Cle |
| 26. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Pit Note: Hurt by the Eagles' need for him to block, drew only one target. |
| 27. | *C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Den Note: Had eight targets to four for Kroft. (Ribs) Sat out Wednesday but practiced Thursday. |
| 28. | Luke Willson SEA vs. SF |
| 29. | *Trey Burton PHI vs. Pit Note: Could be a factor again if Ertz does not play. |
| 30. | Tyler Higbee LA at TB |
| 31. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. SF Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 32. | Will Tye NYG vs. Was |
| 33. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Det |
| 34. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at Buf |
| 35. | Lance Kendricks LA at TB |
| 36. | Ryan Griffin HOU at NE |
| 37. | Tyler Kroft CIN vs. Den Note: Had half as many targets as Uzomah. |
| 38. | *Antonio Gates SD at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 39. | *Virgil Green DEN at Cin Note: Strained left calf. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 40. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. Pit Note: (Ribs) Sat out Monday night, will be day-to-day coming into this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 41. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Oak Note: (Hamstring) Sat out practice Wednesday, but returned Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, inactive for this week.*** |
| 42. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Den Note: (Ankle) Two limited practices this week, not officially ruled out for this week yet. ***Inactive again this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Phi |
| 2. | *Julio Jones ATL at NO Note: Strained his calf in the win over the Raiders, but it's not expected to be serious. Non-participant in Thursday's practice - but keep in mind because they play Monday night, this is the equivalent of a Wednesday practice. ***Only limited practice all week, though he said he'll still play Monday night.*** |
| 3. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Atl |
| 4. | David Johnson ARZ at Buf |
| 5. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Bal |
| 6. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Was Note: Moved down two spots because of the matchup with Norman. |
| 7. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Den Note: Daughter born on Wednesday, back at practice Thursday. |
| 8. | Amari Cooper OAK at Ten |
| 9. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Chi |
| 10. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NE |
| 11. | Mike Evans TB vs. LA |
| 12. | Lamar Miller HOU at NE |
| 13. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Min |
| 14. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Cin |
| 15. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Oak |
| 16. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Phi |
| 17. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at Dal Note: Limited practice Wednesday, missed practice entirely Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 18. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Det |
| 19. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. NYJ |
| 20. | *Matt Forte NYJ at KC Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, but a full practice Thursday. No change in his ranking. |
| 21. | Melvin Gordon SD at Ind |
| 22. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Buf Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 23. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. Chi Note: Two fumbles in Week 2, but not expected to lose carries going forward despite losing a goal line carry last week. |
| 24. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Buf |
| 25. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Car Note: ***Missed practice Friday with a sore groin, yet not listed on the final injury report.*** |
| 26. | Jordan Reed WAS at NYG |
| 27. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. SD Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, but according to the Colts it's so that he'll be more preserved for Sunday. Listed as questionable.*** |
| 28. | *Willie Snead NO vs. Atl Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a toe injury - this might be minor, given that the Saints don't play until Monday, but hope to get more info before Sunday. ***Limited practice Saturday after sitting out Thursday and Friday. Listed as questionable. |
| 29. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Atl |
| 30. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Ari |
| 31. | Travis Benjamin SD at Ind |
| 32. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Cle |
| 33. | Marvin Jones DET at GB |
| 34. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Pit |
| 35. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Was Note: He's killing opposing DBs trying to cover him from the slot. He's really benefiting from Odell Beckham Jr. on one side and a healthy Victor Cruz on the other. |
| 36. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Cin Note: Made it through fine despite the hip injury last week. |
| 37. | *Theo Riddick DET at GB Note: Considered the 'primary' back between the 20's, but I could see Washington eat into that too - I'm afraid he'll get typecast as the pass-catching back because of his size. |
| 38. | *Eric Decker NYJ at KC Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. Limited practice Thursday - afterward he was confident he'd play, though coach Todd Bowles wasn't ready to confirm that Decker would play. ***Full participant Friday, will play.*** |
| 39. | *Charles Sims TB vs. LA Note: Could see a big bump if Martin's injury sidelines him this week. Doug Martin is out three weeks. Will the Bucs use Sims as a feature back? It's not as if Rodgers is a big back capable of being a workhorse. |
| 40. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Min |
| 41. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Det |
| 42. | Todd Gurley LA at TB |
| 43. | Latavius Murray OAK at Ten |
| 44. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Det |
| 45. | Mike Wallace BAL at Jax |
| 46. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Pit |
| 47. | Devonta Freeman ATL at NO Note: Had 17 carries for 93 yards, but no targets in the passing game and Tevin Coleman had a rushing touchdown, albeit from 13 yards out. |
| 48. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Hou |
| 49. | Travis Kelce KC vs. NYJ |
| 50. | *Phillip Dorsett IND vs. SD Note: In line for more work if Moncrief is out. Moncrief is indeed out - now the question is whether he or Hilton draws Verrett. |
| 51. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Mia |
| 52. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Expected to return in Week 3. Working predominantly with the scout team, yet 'improving by the day and chomping at the bit' to return. ***Now listed as doubtful, not expected to play.*** |
| 53. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Oak |
| 54. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. Cle Note: Thirteen targets after sitting out with a hamstring injury in Week 1. Substantial bump in the rankings. ***Listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.*** |
| 55. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Cin Note: Really disappointing performance - just three catches (on the first two drives) on eight targets against a weakened Colts secondary. |
| 56. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Hou Note: Could play some QB if Brissett gets hurt. |
| 57. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ at KC Note: Should be more active if Marshall doesn't play, though he has his own rib injury to play through. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 58. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at NYG Note: (Knee/ankle) Limited practice Thursday. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 59. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF Note: Had an MRI on his knee that returned negative, also dealt with back spasms. Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.*** |
| 60. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Bal |
| 61. | Matt Jones WAS at NYG |
| 62. | *Christine Michael SEA vs. SF Note: More productive than Rawls last week, except he lost a critical fumble on the final drive of the game. Bumped up a couple of spots with Rawls still hurting. ***Rawls is listed as doubtful - should translate into more work for Michael, especially if Seattle is playing with a lead as expected.*** |
| 63. | *Jeremy Langford CHI at Dal Note: Lost a fumble, lost carries to Ka'Deem Carey on the second series of the game. |
| 64. | *Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Was Note: Injured his hand in the win over the Saints and was wearing a cast on Tuesday, but expects to play this Sunday. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, unlikely to play.*** |
| 65. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Car Note: Going to get more carries with Adrian Peterson out, but will it be an annoying timeshare with Asiata, with Asiata getting the goal line carries? Probably. Officially slated as the starter, but time share concerns remain, especially at the goal line. |
| 66. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Was Note: ***Expected to get a bigger share of the workload with Jennings unlikely to play. But Orleans Darkwa will also be part of the picture.*** |
| 67. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Den |
| 68. | Tevin Coleman ATL at NO |
| 69. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. NYJ Note: Will lose playing time if Jamaal Charles returns as expected. ***Charles is now listed as doubtful.*** |
| 70. | Frank Gore IND vs. SD |
| 71. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Ten |
| 72. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. Bal |
| 73. | Kenny Britt LA at TB |
| 74. | Tyrell Williams SD at Ind |
| 75. | Will Fuller HOU at NE |
| 76. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: Suffered a knee sprain in the first half of the loss to the Rams, but caught a deep ball later in the game after returning. Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 77. | Golden Tate DET at GB Note: Only two catches on nine targets last week. |
| 78. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE at Mia Note: Much bigger role with Coleman out. Also, he's actually a possibility at QB if Kessler gets hurt or is so completely overwhelmed. But given Coleman's absence they'd rather not go that way. |
| 79. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Oak Note: (Hamstring) Sat out practice Wednesday, but returned Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, inactive for this week.*** |
| 80. | *Antonio Gates SD at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 81. | *Eric Ebron DET at GB Note: (Back) No practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 82. | Davante Adams GB vs. Det |
| 83. | Julius Thomas JAC vs. Bal |
| 84. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Den |
| 85. | Carlos Hyde SF at Sea |
| 86. | Justin Forsett BAL at Jax |
| 87. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. Min Note: Could start with Jonathan Stewart out, but be careful - Cameron Artis-Payne will also be in the mix, and chances are neither will get goal line carries. ***Artis-Payne will be the starter.*** |
| 88. | Duke Johnson CLE at Mia Note: I was wrong about this one - I thought that Johnson would get more work this season. But three carries and five targets per game isn't paying the bills. |
| 89. | Terrance West BAL at Jax |
| 90. | James White NE vs. Hou |
| 91. | Kevin White CHI at Dal |
| 92. | *Darren Sproles PHI vs. Pit Note: Could have a decent role this week given Gio Bernard's success in the passing game against the Steelers last week. |
| 93. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Oak |
| 94. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Ari Note: Bumped up with uncertainty surrounding Watkins and Salas. |
| 95. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Atl |
| 96. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
| 97. | Chris Thompson WAS at NYG |
| 98. | *Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Cle Note: Scored late for the Dolphins after Ajayi was ineffective. ***Now being treated as the starter over Ajayi.*** |
| 99. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Chi |
| 100. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Jax Note: Led the team with a whopping 12 targets. |
| 101. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Hou Note: Limited participant in Tuesday's practice - hampered by the fact that it's a short week with the Thursday game. Appears to be active for Thursday night. |
| 102. | *Dwayne Washington DET at GB Note: Should take over a good percentage of the carries with Abdullah out. |
| 103. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Atl Note: Managed just two catches on eight targets for 28 yards, for his second disappointing game in a row. |
| 104. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. Hou Note: Moved down with Gronk appearing to be active. |
| 105. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. SF Note: Suffered a leg contusion against the Rams - not considered serious, but he also was ineffective. Did not practice Wednesday, after originally being scheduled for a limited practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 106. | John Brown ARZ at Buf |
| 107. | *Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Ari Note: Cleared from the concussion protocol - hit on a deep ball against the Jets last week. But only five targets on the season. Bumped up with uncertainty surrounding Watkins and Salas. ***Will start in place of Watkins.*** |
| 108. | *Dexter McCluster SD at Ind Note: Expected to sign with the Chargers on Tuesday, to fill the void left by the Danny Woodhead injury. Chargers confirmed that he'll be their pass-catching back when Gordon isn't in there. |
| 109. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Ari Note: Going to be continually playing through pain in his surgically repaired foot. The language here doesn't sound great. I'd sell low. Missed practice again Thursday - some concern that he won't play Sunday. ***Will not play Sunday.*** |
| 110. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL at NO Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. ***Moving up because of matchup, improved health reports, plus Julio Jones's potential to be limited.*** |
| 111. | *Andrew Hawkins CLE at Mia Note: Starting with Corey Coleman out. |
Kickers
| 1. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Chi |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at Jax |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. SF |
| 4. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. SD |
| 5. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Hou |
| 6. | Josh Brown NYG vs. Was |
| 7. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Min |
| 8. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Den |
| 9. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Buf |
| 10. | Wil Lutz NO vs. Atl Note: Blocked field goal created the Giants' only touchdown. |
| 11. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Det |
| 12. | Cairo Santos KC vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN at Cin |
| 14. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Bal |
| 15. | Chris Boswell PIT at Phi Note: Solid again - drilled a 49-yard field goal in the rain in Heinz Field, a tough place to kick. |
| 16. | Andrew Franks MIA vs. Cle |
| 17. | Roberto Aguayo TB vs. LA |
| 18. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Pit |
| 19. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Oak |
| 20. | Matt Prater DET at GB |
| 21. | Blair Walsh MIN at Car |
| 22. | Matt Bryant ATL at NO |
| 23. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Ten |
| 24. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Ari |
| 25. | Nick Novak HOU at NE |
| 26. | Greg Zuerlein LA at TB |
| 27. | Nick Folk NYJ at KC |
| 28. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at NYG |
| 29. | Josh Lambo SD at Ind |
| 30. | Phil Dawson SF at Sea |
| 31. | Connor Barth CHI at Dal Note: Missed a 31-yard field goal in the loss to the Eagles. |
| 32. | *Cody Parkey CLE at Mia Note: ***Signed by the Browns to replace Patrick Murray.*** |
| 33. | *Patrick Murray CLE at Mia Note: The Ravens blocked his extra point attempt and returned it for two points, which was the start of their comeback. ***Placed on IR with a knee injury.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 2. | Miami Dolphins vs. Cle |
| 3. | Carolina Panthers vs. Min |
| 4. | Denver Broncos at Cin |
| 5. | Houston Texans at NE |
| 6. | Green Bay Packers vs. Det |
| 7. | *New England Patriots vs. Hou Note: Dont'a Hightower is dealing with a knee injury, was limited in Tuesday's practice. |
| 8. | New York Giants vs. Was |
| 9. | Los Angeles Rams at TB |
| 10. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Den Note: LB Karlos Dansby has had double-digit tackles in each of the first two games. That will probably change once Burfict returns, but for now he's a good source of tackles. |
| 11. | Arizona Cardinals at Buf |
| 12. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Chi |
| 14. | Tennessee Titans vs. Oak |
| 15. | New York Jets at KC |
| 16. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Pit |
| 17. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. LA Note: Davonte David had two quarterback hits but no tackles in the blowout loss to the Cardinals, despite playing all 66 snaps. |
| 18. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Phi |
| 19. | Baltimore Ravens at Jax |
| 20. | *San Francisco 49ers at Sea Note: Ray-Ray Armstrong is on the IR with a pectoral injury. |
| 21. | Minnesota Vikings at Car |
| 22. | Detroit Lions at GB |
| 23. | Oakland Raiders at Ten |
| 24. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Bal |
| 25. | Washington Redskins at NYG |
| 26. | Buffalo Bills vs. Ari |
| 27. | Indianapolis Colts vs. SD |
| 28. | *Chicago Bears at Dal Note: Lamarr Houston tore the ACL in his other knee in the loss Monday night. |
| 29. | San Diego Chargers at Ind |
| 30. | Atlanta Falcons at NO |
| 31. | Cleveland Browns at Mia |
| 32. | New Orleans Saints vs. Atl |
