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 the rankings
Sunday update complete
Byes Are Complete
Thursday Game - Raiders at Chiefs
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. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Sea Note: Still looked uncomfortable due to his injured hamstring. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list, snow in the forecast.*** |
| 2. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Hou Note: (Shoulder) Limited as usual on Wednesday, also limited Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 3. | Jameis Winston TB vs. NO Note: Had a 9.33 YPA in the win over the Chargers. |
| 4. | Kirk Cousins WAS at Phi |
| 5. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Chi |
| 6. | *Tom Brady NE vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Present at Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the injury report this week.*** |
| 7. | Drew Brees NO at TB |
| 8. | Russell Wilson SEA at GB |
| 9. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Buf |
| 10. | Cam Newton CAR vs. SD Note: Sat out the first series due to a dress code violation, only to see Derek Anderson throw an interception on the first play of the game. |
| 11. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Dal |
| 12. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Mia Note: Avoided committing any turnovers in the win over the Redskins. |
| 13. | *Matt Ryan ATL at LA Note: ***Moving down because of Julio Jones's uncertain status.*** |
| 14. | Derek Carr OAK at KC |
| 15. | Andy Dalton CIN at Cle Note: Didn't get sacked for the first time all season. Three to five inches of snow in the forecast for Sunday. |
| 16. | Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Pit |
| 17. | Philip Rivers SD at Car Note: Recent struggles have continued - seven interceptions over his last three games. |
| 18. | Dak Prescott DAL at NYG |
| 19. | *Colin Kaepernick SF vs. NYJ Note: Pulled after doing nearly nothing for three quarters against the Bears, in order to see if Blaine Gabbert could give the Niners a 'spark.' Will start again this week, however. |
| 20. | Joe Flacco BAL at NE |
| 21. | Alex Smith KC vs. Oak |
| 22. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Was Note: The good news - he threw for 308 yards. The bad news - it took 60 attempts (good for a 5.1 YPA), and he threw three interceptions. |
| 23. | Matt Barkley CHI at Det |
| 24. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Ari Note: A run of good starts came to a crashing halt against the Ravens, as he threw three picks while netting only 226 yards. |
| 25. | *Trevor Siemian DEN at Ten Note: (Foot) Has shed his walking boot and hopes to be able to play this week. Present at Wednesday's walk-through practice, limited practice Thursday. ***Expected to start this week after splitting practice reps with Lynch.*** |
| 26. | Brock Osweiler HOU at Ind |
| 27. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Den |
| 28. | Sam Bradford MIN at Jax |
| 29. | *Robert Griffin CLE vs. Cin Note: (Shoulder) Candidate to start this week - it depends upon how well he gets through practice. Officially named the starter for Week 14. Cody Kessler will be the backup. |
| 30. | *Jared Goff LA vs. Atl Note: Didn't practice Wednesday with an illness - he's got Rams Fever! |
| 31. | *Bryce Petty NYJ at SF Note: Will start the final four games of the season. He looked almost exclusively towards Robby Anderson down the stretch Monday night. |
| 32. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Min |
| 33. | *Paxton Lynch DEN at Ten Note: Threw for only 101 yards over 24 attempts in the win over the Jaguars. ***Trevor Siemian to start.*** |
| 34. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ at SF Note: Benched after a desultory Monday night performance against the Colts. Bryce Petty will start the remaining four games of the season. |
Running Backs
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at Mia |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Buf |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NYG |
| 4. | Melvin Gordon SD at Car |
| 5. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Pit Note: Mike Gillislee is officially the goal line back. |
| 6. | Devonta Freeman ATL at LA |
| 7. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Den Note: Bye week came at the right time to rest his sore toe. |
| 8. | Jordan Howard CHI at Det |
| 9. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Oak |
| 10. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. SD |
| 11. | Thomas Rawls SEA at GB Note: Briefly checked for a concussion, later returned. Had a dominating performance early against the Panthers. |
| 12. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Cle |
| 13. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Ari |
| 14. | *Rob Kelley WAS at Phi Note: Coach Jay Gruden wants to get Kelley 'more involved. |
| 15. | Latavius Murray OAK at KC |
| 16. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. NYJ |
| 17. | *Doug Martin TB vs. NO Note: Got only 36 of 65 snaps after getting bent back on a play in the third quarter, though Dirk Koetter said afterward that Martin was fine. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 18. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Bal |
| 19. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Ind Note: Briefly left with a rib injury, later returned but was ineffective. (Ankle/ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but not listed on the injury report.*** |
| 20. | Frank Gore IND vs. Hou |
| 21. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Min Note: Usage increased after Denard Robinson's high ankle sprain. ***Chris Ivory is officially out. The matchup isn't very good, but usage should be high.*** |
| 22. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Atl |
| 23. | *Mark Ingram NO at TB Note: (Toe) Appeared to be hobbled at multiple times during the loss to the Lions, but returned each times. Limited practice Wednesday, sat out practice Thursday. ***Limited practice again Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 24. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Dal |
| 25. | *Matt Forte NYJ at SF Note: (Knee/Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 26. | Devontae Booker DEN at Ten |
| 27. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Was |
| 28. | James White NE vs. Bal |
| 29. | Terrance West BAL at NE |
| 30. | Dion Lewis NE vs. Bal |
| 31. | Matt Asiata MIN at Jax |
| 32. | Tim Hightower NO at TB |
| 33. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Cin |
| 34. | *James Starks GB vs. Sea Note: On the field for only seven snaps in the win over the Texans, apparently not injured. |
| 35. | *Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Was Note: (MCL) Will return to practice this week. Expected to play this weekend. |
| 36. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. Cin |
| 37. | Tevin Coleman ATL at LA |
| 38. | *Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Pit Note: ***Officially the Bills' goal line back.*** |
| 39. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Jax |
| 40. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Den |
| 41. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at NE |
| 42. | Jalen Richard OAK at KC |
| 43. | Paul Perkins NYG vs. Dal |
| 44. | Bilal Powell NYJ at SF |
| 45. | Christine Michael GB vs. Sea Note: Revenge game angle? Probably not. |
| 46. | Chris Thompson WAS at Phi |
| 47. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Oak |
| 48. | *Shaun Draughn SF vs. NYJ Note: (Ribs) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 49. | Rex Burkhead CIN at Cle |
| 50. | *Charles Sims TB vs. NO Note: (Knee) Should be activated from IR-to-return this week against the Saints. ***Officially activated from IR. Now it's just a matter of guessing his usage.*** |
| 51. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Was Note: Got a lot of work early, netting 24 snaps, but disappeared in favor of Darren Sproles after the Eagles fell far behind the Bengals. Value takes a big hit with Mathews returning this week. |
| 52. | *Troymaine Pope SEA at GB Note: Has taken over the backup role for the Seahawks ahead of Alex Collins. |
| 53. | Zach Zenner DET vs. Chi |
| 54. | Jeremy Langford CHI at Det |
| 55. | Alfred Morris DAL at NYG |
| 56. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Sea |
| 57. | DuJuan Harris SF vs. NYJ |
| 58. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. NO Note: Could have an expanded role, but that is clouded by the likely activation of Charles Sims. |
| 59. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Dal Note: (Triceps) Coach Ben McAdoo would not confirm whether Vereen would come off the IR-to-return list this week. Practicing without limitation this week. ***Officially activated.*** |
| 60. | Reggie Bush BUF vs. Pit |
| 61. | Robert Turbin IND vs. Hou |
| 62. | Alfred Blue HOU at Ind |
| 63. | *Bronson Hill JAC vs. Min Note: ***Activated from the injury list, likely the backup to Yeldon on Sunday.*** |
| 64. | Peyton Barber TB vs. NO |
| 65. | *Dwayne Washington DET vs. Chi Note: Left on a cart with an ankle injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 66. | Jonathan Williams BUF vs. Pit |
| 67. | Damien Williams MIA vs. Ari |
| 68. | *Justin Forsett DEN at Ten Note: Claimed off waivers by the Broncos in the wake of Kapri Bibbs' injury. Expected to have some role in Week 14. |
| 69. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at Det |
| 70. | Travaris Cadet NO at TB |
| 71. | Akeem Hunt HOU at Ind |
| 72. | Andre Ellington ARZ at Mia |
| 73. | Kenjon Barner PHI vs. Was |
| 74. | Bobby Rainey NYG vs. Dal |
| 75. | Josh Ferguson IND vs. Hou |
| 76. | *Benny Cunningham LA vs. Atl Note: (Neck) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 77. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Not expected to play this week.*** |
| 78. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. Chi Note: Lightly used in win over the Saints, though that might be because the Lions were ahead the bulk of the game and were in fewer passing situations. Held out of practice Wednesday with a wrist injury. ***Listed as questionable after being limited all week. INACTIVE*** |
| 79. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Min Note: Suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss to the Broncos. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Will not play this week.*** |
| 80. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Jax Note: (Knee) Will try to come back in two weeks if the Vikes don't lose their next two games. |
| 81. | *Kapri Bibbs DEN at Ten Note: Suffered a high-ankle sprain, placed on the IR list. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Buf |
| 2. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Dal |
| 3. | Mike Evans TB vs. NO |
| 4. | Doug Baldwin SEA at GB |
| 5. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Sea |
| 6. | Dez Bryant DAL at NYG |
| 7. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Hou Note: ***Did not practice Friday, but not on the injury list.*** |
| 8. | Brandin Cooks NO at TB |
| 9. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Mia |
| 10. | Amari Cooper OAK at KC |
| 11. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Bal Note: (Foot) No longer on the Pats' injury report. |
| 12. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Phi |
| 13. | Michael Crabtree OAK at KC |
| 14. | Davante Adams GB vs. Sea Note: Look at Adams' last four games for a good illustration of how difficult it has been to time the market with wide receivers this season. Only one catch against the Texans, albeit on seven targets. |
| 15. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Jax Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday. ***No longer has an injury designation.*** |
| 16. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Ari |
| 17. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ind |
| 18. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Hou |
| 19. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Phi |
| 20. | Kenny Britt LA vs. Atl |
| 21. | Golden Tate DET vs. Chi |
| 22. | Steve Smith BAL at NE |
| 23. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. SD |
| 24. | Brandon Marshall NYJ at SF Note: Probably won't be helped by the QB change to Petty - not that Fitzpatrick was helping him much, either. |
| 25. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Car |
| 26. | *Tyrell Williams SD at Car Note: Made it through the Week 13 loss without aggravating his shoulder injury. |
| 27. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Ari Note: (Back) On the field for 49 snaps in the loss to the Ravens. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 28. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ten |
| 29. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. Bal Note: Had 10 targets and was on the field for 67 snaps last week. |
| 30. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Expected to practice Wednesday. Full practice Thursday, expected to play. |
| 31. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL at LA Note: ***Bumped up a couple of spots due to Julio's uncertainty.*** |
| 32. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE vs. Cin Note: Moved down with snow in the forecast for Sunday. |
| 33. | *Willie Snead NO at TB Note: Bumped up with Michael Thomas missing two practices. |
| 34. | Mike Wallace BAL at NE |
| 35. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Pit Note: Had just three catches, but played 49 snaps and had nine targets. (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday, but more activity than in limited practices last week. ***Limited all week, officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 36. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ten |
| 37. | *Brandon LaFell CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 38. | *Julio Jones ATL at LA Note: Suffered a turf toe injury late in the third quarter against the Chiefs. The team seems optimistic that he can play, however. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, going to be a game-time decision. Coach Dan Quinn expressed some optimism that Julio would be available.*** |
| 39. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Den |
| 40. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. Cin |
| 41. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Phi |
| 42. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Oak |
| 43. | Cole Beasley DAL at NYG |
| 44. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Dal |
| 45. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Sea |
| 46. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Bal |
| 47. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Min Note: Rarely seems to get much separation - he was targeted 10 times against the Broncos, but was covered on most of those targets. |
| 48. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. SD |
| 49. | *Cameron Meredith CHI at Det Note: ***The only fully healthy receiver among Wilson, Bellamy, Royal and himself.*** |
| 50. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Mia |
| 51. | Adam Thielen MIN at Jax |
| 52. | Tyler Boyd CIN at Cle Note: Establishing in a 50+-yard floor with A.J. Green out, but not much of a ceiling. |
| 53. | Tyler Lockett SEA at GB Note: Finally displayed the skills that made him a trendy breakout pick in draft season ... most likely on your bench or even the waiver wire. |
| 54. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Returned to limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially listed as questionable, limited practice all week.*** |
| 55. | *Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Oak Note: (Groin) Sat out again in Atlanta, short week but at home this week. Had a full practice Tuesday. Full practice again Wednesday, active Thursday night. |
| 56. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Den |
| 57. | *Marvin Jones DET vs. Chi Note: (Quadriceps) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Expected to play Sunday.*** |
| 58. | *Will Fuller HOU at Ind Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 59. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at Mia Note: Caught a long touchdown, but it was on just one of two targets he received all game. |
| 60. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Min |
| 61. | *Josh Bellamy CHI at Det Note: Two big drops against the Niners, but also a handful of big catches, and did a great job of getting open in the first place. (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 62. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ at SF |
| 63. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Sea |
| 64. | Robby Anderson NYJ at SF Note: Had four catches (on 12 targets - mostly from Bryce Petty) for 61 yards and a touchdown. He seems to have a connection with Petty, who will start the final four games for the Jets. |
| 65. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at GB |
| 66. | *Brandon Coleman NO at TB Note: Could be a useful Hail Mary if Michael Thomas can't go. |
| 67. | Eli Rogers PIT at Buf |
| 68. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at Jax |
| 69. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Ari |
| 70. | Anquan Boldin DET vs. Chi |
| 71. | Breshad Perriman BAL at NE |
| 72. | *Aldrick Robinson ATL at LA Note: ***Added to the rankings with Sanu out, Julio questionable.*** |
| 73. | Jeremy Kerley SF vs. NYJ |
| 74. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. SD |
| 75. | Travis Benjamin SD at Car |
| 76. | Justin Hunter BUF vs. Pit |
| 77. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Dal Note: Not targeted in the loss to the Steelers - wants to discuss his role in the offense. |
| 78. | Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Pit |
| 79. | Terrance Williams DAL at NYG |
| 80. | *Tavon Austin LA vs. Atl Note: (Chest) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 81. | *Justin Hardy ATL at LA Note: ***Added to the rankings with Sanu out, Julio questionable.*** |
| 82. | Phillip Dorsett IND vs. Hou |
| 83. | *Seth Roberts OAK at KC Note: ***Just dropped another pass.*** |
| 84. | *Freddie Martino TB vs. NO Note: Pressed into action after injuries to Cecil Shorts and Adam Humphries. |
| 85. | Torrey Smith SF vs. NYJ |
| 86. | Paul Turner PHI vs. Was Note: Received six passes for 80 yards on eight targets, most of those coming in the second half after Dorial Green-Beckham's rib injury. |
| 87. | Chris Conley KC vs. Oak |
| 88. | Brian Quick LA vs. Atl |
| 89. | Sammie Coates PIT at Buf |
| 90. | *John Brown ARZ at Mia Note: Continuing to be limited to 20 snaps per game as the Cardinals get a better handle on how to treat to his sickle-cell traits. Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 91. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Den |
| 92. | *Josh Huff TB vs. NO Note: Promoted from the practice squad with Cecil Shorts going on IR. |
| 93. | *Michael Thomas NO at TB Note: (Foot) No practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 94. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL at LA Note: Injured his groin in the loss to the Chiefs. Could return to practice Thursday. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 95. | *Braxton Miller HOU at Ind Note: Left last week with a shoulder injury but could still play this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 96. | *Marquess Wilson CHI at Det Note: Injured his groin in the second quarter Sunday and didn't return. No practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. |
| 97. | *Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Was Note: Hurt his ribs in the third quarter against the Bengals, won't practice Wednesday but still is expected to play against the Redskins. As expected, did not practice Wednesday. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 98. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Bal Note: Suffered a high ankle sprain in the win over the Rams. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 99. | *Adam Humphries TB vs. NO Note: In the concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit. No practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday, remains in the protocol. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 100. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 101. | *Eddie Royal CHI at Det Note: (Toe) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Did not practice all week, listed as doubtful.*** |
| 102. | *A.J. Green CIN at Cle Note: (Hamstring) Still on the rehab field during practice. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 103. | *Percy Harvin BUF vs. Pit Note: Placed on the non-football injury/reserve list due to his continuing migraines concern. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Oak |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham SEA at GB |
| 3. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was Note: Had a whopping 15 targets with the Eagles playing catch-up against the Bengals - 25 percent of Wentz's 60 passes. |
| 4. | Tyler Eifert CIN at Cle |
| 5. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Phi Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday - coach Jay Gruden said that he looked good, but multiple reports suggested that he seemed in obvious pain. ***Listed as questionable, expected to play.*** |
| 6. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. SD |
| 7. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Den |
| 8. | Cameron Brate TB vs. NO |
| 9. | *Ladarius Green PIT at Buf Note: True to Mike Tomlin's expectations, Green had his long-awaited breakout game. This was a perfect storm against the Giants - can he keep it going? |
| 10. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Ind |
| 11. | Jason Witten DAL at NYG |
| 12. | Coby Fleener NO at TB Note: Played 41 snaps in the loss against the Lions, should get more playing time with Josh Hill out. |
| 13. | Vernon Davis WAS at Phi |
| 14. | *Antonio Gates SD at Car Note: Bumped up because of a really nice matchup against the Panthers. |
| 15. | Vance McDonald SF vs. NYJ |
| 16. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Hou Note: The Jets' lack of belief in the tight end position extended to covering them on Monday night, too. |
| 17. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. Bal Note: Just missed connecting on an end zone target. (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 18. | Dennis Pitta BAL at NE |
| 19. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Jax |
| 20. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. Chi Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week.*** |
| 21. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at Mia Note: Had six targets in the win over the Redskins. |
| 22. | Lance Kendricks LA vs. Atl |
| 23. | *Gary Barnidge CLE vs. Cin Note: (Knee) No longer on the Browns' injury report. |
| 24. | Jared Cook GB vs. Sea |
| 25. | Clive Walford OAK at KC |
| 26. | Hunter Henry SD at Car |
| 27. | Austin Hooper ATL at LA Note: Not targeted in the loss to the Chiefs. |
| 28. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Sea |
| 29. | Will Tye NYG vs. Dal |
| 30. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Hou |
| 31. | *Larry Donnell NYG vs. Dal Note: (Illness) Missed practice Thursday. |
| 32. | Ryan Griffin HOU at Ind |
| 33. | Jesse James PIT at Buf |
| 34. | Daniel Brown CHI at Det |
| 35. | Garrett Celek SF vs. NYJ |
| 36. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 37. | *Julius Thomas JAC vs. Min Note: (Back) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Placed on IR.*** |
| 38. | *Josh Hill NO at TB Note: Out with a broken fibula. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at Mia |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Buf |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NYG |
| 4. | Antonio Brown PIT at Buf |
| 5. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Dal |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. NO |
| 7. | Melvin Gordon SD at Car |
| 8. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Pit Note: Mike Gillislee is officially the goal line back. |
| 9. | Devonta Freeman ATL at LA |
| 10. | Doug Baldwin SEA at GB |
| 11. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Sea |
| 12. | Dez Bryant DAL at NYG |
| 13. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Hou Note: ***Did not practice Friday, but not on the injury list.*** |
| 14. | Brandin Cooks NO at TB |
| 15. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Mia |
| 16. | Amari Cooper OAK at KC |
| 17. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. Bal Note: (Foot) No longer on the Pats' injury report. |
| 18. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Den Note: Bye week came at the right time to rest his sore toe. |
| 19. | Jordan Howard CHI at Det |
| 20. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Oak |
| 21. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Oak |
| 22. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Phi |
| 23. | Michael Crabtree OAK at KC |
| 24. | Davante Adams GB vs. Sea Note: Look at Adams' last four games for a good illustration of how difficult it has been to time the market with wide receivers this season. Only one catch against the Texans, albeit on seven targets. |
| 25. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. NYJ |
| 26. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. Bal |
| 27. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Jax Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday. ***No longer has an injury designation.*** |
| 28. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Ari |
| 29. | *Doug Martin TB vs. NO Note: Got only 36 of 65 snaps after getting bent back on a play in the third quarter, though Dirk Koetter said afterward that Martin was fine. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 30. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. SD |
| 31. | Thomas Rawls SEA at GB Note: Briefly checked for a concussion, later returned. Had a dominating performance early against the Panthers. |
| 32. | Brandon Marshall NYJ at SF Note: Probably won't be helped by the QB change to Petty - not that Fitzpatrick was helping him much, either. |
| 33. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ind |
| 34. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Hou |
| 35. | Jimmy Graham SEA at GB |
| 36. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Ind Note: Briefly left with a rib injury, later returned but was ineffective. (Ankle/ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but not listed on the injury report.*** |
| 37. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was Note: Had a whopping 15 targets with the Eagles playing catch-up against the Bengals - 25 percent of Wentz's 60 passes. |
| 38. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Was |
| 39. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Phi |
| 40. | Kenny Britt LA vs. Atl |
| 41. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE vs. Cin Note: Moved down with snow in the forecast for Sunday. |
| 42. | Golden Tate DET vs. Chi |
| 43. | Steve Smith BAL at NE |
| 44. | Tyler Eifert CIN at Cle |
| 45. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. SD |
| 46. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Cle |
| 47. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Ari |
| 48. | *Rob Kelley WAS at Phi Note: Coach Jay Gruden wants to get Kelley 'more involved. |
| 49. | Frank Gore IND vs. Hou |
| 50. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Min Note: Usage increased after Denard Robinson's high ankle sprain. ***Chris Ivory is officially out. The matchup isn't very good, but usage should be high.*** |
| 51. | Latavius Murray OAK at KC |
| 52. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. SD |
| 53. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL at LA Note: ***Bumped up a couple of spots due to Julio's uncertainty.*** |
| 54. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Car |
| 55. | *Willie Snead NO at TB Note: Bumped up with Michael Thomas missing two practices. |
| 56. | *Tyrell Williams SD at Car Note: Made it through the Week 13 loss without aggravating his shoulder injury. |
| 57. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ten |
| 58. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. Bal Note: Had 10 targets and was on the field for 67 snaps last week. |
| 59. | Mike Wallace BAL at NE |
| 60. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Pit Note: Had just three catches, but played 49 snaps and had nine targets. (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday, but more activity than in limited practices last week. ***Limited all week, officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 61. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ten |
| 62. | *Julio Jones ATL at LA Note: Suffered a turf toe injury late in the third quarter against the Chiefs. The team seems optimistic that he can play, however. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, going to be a game-time decision. Coach Dan Quinn expressed some optimism that Julio would be available.*** |
| 63. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Den |
| 64. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Dal |
| 65. | *Matt Forte NYJ at SF Note: (Knee/Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 66. | Devontae Booker DEN at Ten |
| 67. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Den |
| 68. | Cameron Brate TB vs. NO |
| 69. | *Ladarius Green PIT at Buf Note: True to Mike Tomlin's expectations, Green had his long-awaited breakout game. This was a perfect storm against the Giants - can he keep it going? |
| 70. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. Cin |
| 71. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Phi |
| 72. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Oak |
| 73. | James White NE vs. Bal |
| 74. | Dion Lewis NE vs. Bal |
| 75. | Cole Beasley DAL at NYG |
| 76. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Dal |
| 77. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Ari Note: (Back) On the field for 49 snaps in the loss to the Ravens. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 78. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Sea |
| 79. | *Mark Ingram NO at TB Note: (Toe) Appeared to be hobbled at multiple times during the loss to the Lions, but returned each times. Limited practice Wednesday, sat out practice Thursday. ***Limited practice again Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 80. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Bal |
| 81. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Min Note: Rarely seems to get much separation - he was targeted 10 times against the Broncos, but was covered on most of those targets. |
| 82. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Atl |
| 83. | Terrance West BAL at NE |
| 84. | Tim Hightower NO at TB |
| 85. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Ind |
| 86. | Jason Witten DAL at NYG |
| 87. | Coby Fleener NO at TB Note: Played 41 snaps in the loss against the Lions, should get more playing time with Josh Hill out. |
| 88. | Vernon Davis WAS at Phi |
| 89. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Mia |
| 90. | Adam Thielen MIN at Jax |
| 91. | Tyler Boyd CIN at Cle Note: Establishing in a 50+-yard floor with A.J. Green out, but not much of a ceiling. |
| 92. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Cin |
| 93. | *James Starks GB vs. Sea Note: On the field for only seven snaps in the win over the Texans, apparently not injured. |
| 94. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. Cin |
| 95. | Tevin Coleman ATL at LA |
| 96. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Sea |
| 97. | Tyler Lockett SEA at GB Note: Finally displayed the skills that made him a trendy breakout pick in draft season ... most likely on your bench or even the waiver wire. |
| 98. | *Josh Bellamy CHI at Det Note: Two big drops against the Niners, but also a handful of big catches, and did a great job of getting open in the first place. (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 99. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Den |
| 100. | *Brandon LaFell CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 101. | *Will Fuller HOU at Ind Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 102. | Vance McDonald SF vs. NYJ |
| 103. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Hou Note: The Jets' lack of belief in the tight end position extended to covering them on Monday night, too. |
| 104. | *Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Pit Note: ***Officially the Bills' goal line back.*** |
| 105. | Ted Ginn CAR vs. SD |
| 106. | *Cameron Meredith CHI at Det Note: ***The only fully healthy receiver among Wilson, Bellamy, Royal and himself.*** |
| 107. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Jax |
| 108. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Den |
| 109. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at NE |
| 110. | Jalen Richard OAK at KC |
| 111. | Paul Perkins NYG vs. Dal |
| 112. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at Mia Note: Caught a long touchdown, but it was on just one of two targets he received all game. |
| 113. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Min |
| 114. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ at SF |
| 115. | Robby Anderson NYJ at SF Note: Had four catches (on 12 targets - mostly from Bryce Petty) for 61 yards and a touchdown. He seems to have a connection with Petty, who will start the final four games for the Jets. |
| 116. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at GB |
| 117. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Was Note: Got a lot of work early, netting 24 snaps, but disappeared in favor of Darren Sproles after the Eagles fell far behind the Bengals. Value takes a big hit with Mathews returning this week. |
| 118. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. Bal Note: Just missed connecting on an end zone target. (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 119. | Dennis Pitta BAL at NE |
| 120. | Christine Michael GB vs. Sea Note: Revenge game angle? Probably not. |
| 121. | Chris Thompson WAS at Phi |
| 122. | *Michael Thomas NO at TB Note: (Foot) No practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 123. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. Chi Note: Lightly used in win over the Saints, though that might be because the Lions were ahead the bulk of the game and were in fewer passing situations. Held out of practice Wednesday with a wrist injury. ***Listed as questionable after being limited all week. INACTIVE*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Bal Note: Nailed all four field goal attempts, 24 points over the last two weeks. |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at NE |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA at GB |
| 4. | Matt Prater DET vs. Chi |
| 5. | Matt Bryant ATL at LA Note: Nailed all three attempts, including a 59-yarder. The problem was the other two attempts were both 22-yarders, meaning that the Falcons failed inside the five-yard line twice. |
| 6. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Oak |
| 7. | Dan Bailey DAL at NYG |
| 8. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Was |
| 9. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at KC |
| 10. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Hou |
| 11. | Robbie Gould NYG vs. Dal |
| 12. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Phi |
| 13. | Graham Gano CAR vs. SD |
| 14. | Roberto Aguayo TB vs. NO Note: Ugh, another miss - this one from 31 yards out. |
| 15. | Wil Lutz NO at TB |
| 16. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Sea |
| 17. | Phil Dawson SF vs. NYJ |
| 18. | Nick Novak HOU at Ind |
| 19. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Pit |
| 20. | Josh Lambo SD at Car |
| 21. | Mike Nugent CIN at Cle Note: Had another missed extra-point attempt, but then made four field goals and his other two XP's. |
| 22. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Mia |
| 23. | Connor Barth CHI at Det |
| 24. | Andrew Franks MIA vs. Ari Note: Missed his only field goal attempt, and then the Dolphins fell so far behind that they had to go for two on their lone touchdown. |
| 25. | Brandon McManus DEN at Ten |
| 26. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Atl |
| 27. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Den |
| 28. | Nick Folk NYJ at SF |
| 29. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Min |
| 30. | Cody Parkey CLE vs. Cin |
| 31. | Kai Forbath MIN at Jax |
| 32. | Randy Bullock PIT at Buf |
| 33. | *Chris Boswell PIT at Buf Note: Sat out last week with an abdominal injury, but has a 'legit chance' to return this week. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
Defenses
| 1. | Denver Broncos at Ten |
| 2. | New England Patriots vs. Bal |
| 3. | Cincinnati Bengals at Cle |
| 4. | *Minnesota Vikings at Jax Note: Harrison Smith is out with a Grade 3 high ankle sprain. |
| 5. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oak |
| 6. | Detroit Lions vs. Chi |
| 7. | *Seattle Seahawks at GB Note: Earl Thomas has a broken left tibia and is out for the season. |
| 8. | *Miami Dolphins vs. Ari Note: Kiko Alonso played through a broken thumb against the Ravens, had surgery Monday, might still play this week. |
| 9. | Atlanta Falcons at LA |
| 10. | Buffalo Bills vs. Pit |
| 11. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Was |
| 12. | Carolina Panthers vs. SD |
| 13. | Chicago Bears at Det |
| 14. | Arizona Cardinals at Mia |
| 15. | Washington Redskins at Phi |
| 16. | Green Bay Packers vs. Sea |
| 17. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NO |
| 18. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. Hou Note: D'Qwell Jackson suspended for four games. |
| 19. | San Diego Chargers at Car |
| 20. | Baltimore Ravens at NE |
| 21. | Tennessee Titans vs. Den Note: Tennessee will go higher in the rankings if it's Lynch at QB this week. |
| 22. | *Houston Texans at Ind Note: CB Jonathan Joseph has two cracked ribs and a bruised lung. Jadeveon Clowney missed Week 13 and is uncertain for this week against the Colts. |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints at TB |
| 24. | *New York Giants vs. Dal Note: Jason Pierre-Paul out for a few weeks with a groin injury. |
| 25. | San Francisco 49ers vs. NYJ |
| 26. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Buf |
| 27. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Min |
| 28. | New York Jets at SF |
| 29. | *Oakland Raiders at KC Note: S Karl Joseph has a toe injury and was in a walking boot Tuesday. |
| 30. | Dallas Cowboys at NYG |
| 31. | Los Angeles Rams vs. Atl |
| 32. | Cleveland Browns vs. Cin |
