Weekly Rankings: Week 6 Rankings

Weekly Rankings: Week 6 Rankings

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Week 6 Rankings

Bye Weeks: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, Cincinnati
Bye Last Week: Miami, New England, Pittsburgh, Seattle

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: three 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.

Last updated October 17. * = check status (not necessarily injury status)

Quarterback

1. Philip Rivers SD at STL
2. Peyton Manning IND at WAS
3. (prev. 13.) *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. MIA
Note: At minimum Rodgers (concussion) will miss some practice time this week. Matt Flynn is the backup if Rodgers can't play.
Update: Cleared by the team doctor and by an independent neurologist; he's very optimistic that he'll play. *** SUNDAY ACTIVE ***
4. Tom Brady NE vs. BAL
5. (prev. 8. *Jay Cutler CHI vs. SEA
Note: (Concussion) Cleared to begin practicing on Wednesday. If Cutler can't go, Caleb Hanie is probably ahead of Todd Collins after Collins' putrid performance against Carolina.
Update: No longer on the injury list. Minor upgrade here.
6. Eli Manning NYG vs. DET
7. Kyle Orton DEN vs. NYJ
8. Tony Romo DAL at MIN
9. Joe Flacco BAL at NE
10. Drew Brees NO at TB
11. Vince Young TEN at JAC
12. Mark Sanchez NYJ at DEN
13. Matt Schaub HOU vs. KC
14. *Ben Roethlisberger

Week 6 Rankings

Bye Weeks: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, Cincinnati
Bye Last Week: Miami, New England, Pittsburgh, Seattle

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: three 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.

Last updated October 17. * = check status (not necessarily injury status)

Quarterback

1. Philip Rivers SD at STL
2. Peyton Manning IND at WAS
3. (prev. 13.) *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. MIA
Note: At minimum Rodgers (concussion) will miss some practice time this week. Matt Flynn is the backup if Rodgers can't play.
Update: Cleared by the team doctor and by an independent neurologist; he's very optimistic that he'll play. *** SUNDAY ACTIVE ***
4. Tom Brady NE vs. BAL
5. (prev. 8. *Jay Cutler CHI vs. SEA
Note: (Concussion) Cleared to begin practicing on Wednesday. If Cutler can't go, Caleb Hanie is probably ahead of Todd Collins after Collins' putrid performance against Carolina.
Update: No longer on the injury list. Minor upgrade here.
6. Eli Manning NYG vs. DET
7. Kyle Orton DEN vs. NYJ
8. Tony Romo DAL at MIN
9. Joe Flacco BAL at NE
10. Drew Brees NO at TB
11. Vince Young TEN at JAC
12. Mark Sanchez NYJ at DEN
13. Matt Schaub HOU vs. KC
14. *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. CLE
15. *Brett Favre MIN vs. DAL
Note: Frequently was holding his sore elbow late in Monday night's game.
Update: (Elbow) Limited Thursday, theoretically a game-time decision, though I'd be stunned if he doesn't play.
16. Josh Freeman TB vs. NO
17. *Donovan McNabb WAS vs. IND
Note: Tweaked his knee against the Packers but said that he'd be fine going forward.
18. *Kevin Kolb PHI vs. ATL
Note: Kolb played well against the Niners, but Michael Vick will get the start if healthy.
Update: Kolb took all the reps on Friday, though Vick could dress as the backup this week.
19. (prev. 24.) Chad Henne MIA at GB
20. Shaun Hill DET at NYG
Note: Matthew Stafford expected to be out this week again.
21. (prev. 27.) David Garrard JAC vs. TEN
Update: Has played much better recently, plus I like the matchup, so I'm giving him a modest upgrade.
22. Matt Ryan ATL at PHI
23. Matt Cassel KC at HOU
Note: Hurt by a couple of Dwayne Bowe drops against the Colts.
24. *Alex Smith SF vs. OAK
Note: Very nearly benched in favor of David Carr in the fourth quarter against Philly.
25. Matt Hasselbeck SEA at CHI
26. Sam Bradford STL vs. SD
Note: Had his worst performance of the year after losing Mark Clayton to an injury.
27. *Bruce Gradkowski OAK at SF
Note: Injured shoulder early in the win over the Chargers. He's still expected to start ahead of Jason Campbell.
Update: It now "looks like" Campbell and not Gradkowski will start.
28. *Colt McCoy CLE at PIT
Note: Making his NFL debut with both Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace hurt.

Running Back

1. Chris Johnson TEN at JAC
Update: Missed practice Thursday to rest a thigh injury. LIMITED SATURDAY, LISTED AS PROBABLE FOR MONDAY NIGHT.
2. Adrian Peterson MIN vs. DAL
3. Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. CLE
4. Frank Gore SF vs. OAK
5. Ray Rice BAL at NE
Update: (Knee) Limited Thursday practice.
6. *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. TEN
Note: X-rays on MJD's wrist Monday were negative.
Update: Sat out practice Thursday with a swollen hand. FULL PARTICIPANT SATURDAY - PROBABLE FOR MONDAY NIGHT.
7. Michael Turner ATL at PHI
8. *Arian Foster HOU vs. KC
Note: Sore knee suffered at the end of the first half, but he ran well on Monday.
Update: Full participant in Wednesday's practice.
9. LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at DEN
10. Jamaal Charles KC at HOU
11. Steven Jackson STL vs. SD
Update: Said that he's fully recovered from his groin injury.
12. Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. DET
13. Ryan Torain WAS vs. IND
14. Matt Forte CHI vs. SEA
15. *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. ATL
Note: Ran well despite a cracked rib last week.
Update: Full participation in Thursday's practice, should play this week. Harrison coming aboard is a nice hedge for the Eagles, though.
16. (prev. 13.) *Ryan Mathews SD at STL
Note: Clearly was the better back against the Raiders last week, even though he didn't get the goal line love.
Update: Didn't practice on Wednesday but returned on Thursday.
17. *Michael Bush OAK at SF
Update: Even if McFadden plays, Bush will be the starter this week.
18. Ronnie Brown MIA at GB
19. Jahvid Best DET at NYG
Update: Sat out Wednesday but returned Thursday. *** SUNDAY UPDATE - ACTIVE AS EXPECTED. ***
20. Shonn Greene NYJ at DEN
21. Felix Jones DAL at MIN
22. Peyton Hillis CLE at PIT
23. BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. BAL
Update: Teammate Fred Taylor still isn't able to practice.
24. (prev. 18.) *Joseph Addai IND at WAS
Note: Hurt his shoulder and neck and didn't return after the third quarter against the Chiefs.
Update: Didn't practice Thursday but said he's going to play, despite continuing soreness.
25. Marshawn Lynch SEA at CHI
26. Ricky Williams MIA at GB
27. Mike Tolbert SD at STL
28. *Marion Barber DAL at MIN
Note: Nominal starter, though Felix Jones was clearly more effective last week.
29. Thomas Jones KC at HOU
30. Justin Forsett SEA at CHI
31. Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. DET
32. *Brandon Jackson GB vs. MIA
33. *Chris Ivory NO at TB
34. *Ladell Betts NO at TB
35. (prev. 38.) *Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Not officially ruled out yet, though five other teammates are.
Update: Will make all three practices this week - looks like a good bet to play.
36. Cadillac Williams TB vs. NO
37. *Darren McFadden OAK at SF
Note: Sat out last week with the sore hamstring. His status for Week 6 hasn't yet been revealed.
Update: Just 50-50 for this week, hasn't fully tested his hamstring.
38. Jason Snelling ATL at PHI
39. *Willis McGahee BAL at NE
40. Correll Buckhalter DEN vs. NYJ
41. Javon Ringer TEN at JAC
42. Earnest Graham TB vs. NO
43. John Kuhn GB vs. MIA
44. *Mike Hart IND at WAS
Update: (Hip) Did not practice Thursday.
45. Leon Washington SEA at CHI
46. Julius Jones NO at TB
Note: Signed with the Saints this week.
Update: Likely to serve as a third-down back.
47. Chester Taylor CHI vs. SEA
48. (prev. 59.) *Mike Bell PHI vs. ATL
Update: Traded to the Browns, where he's "a better fit because of his downhill running style." Pardon the awful pun about Bell, but that explanation from Mangini rings a little hollow. Even still, the trade helps both backs, perhaps Bell more this week because of Hillis' injury.
50. Deji Karim JAC vs. TEN
51. *Derrick Ward HOU vs. KC
52. Danny Woodhead NE vs. BAL
54. Kevin Smith DET at NYG
55. Darren Sproles SD at STL
56. Laurence Maroney DEN vs. NYJ
57. Isaac Redman PIT vs. CLE
58. *Rashad Jennings JAC vs. TEN
Update: (Shoulder) Limited in Thursday's practice.
59. Steve Slaton HOU vs. KC
60. *Kenneth Darby STL vs. SD
Note: Finished Week 5 with a sore shoulder.
61. Anthony Dixon SF vs. OAK
62. *Eldra Buckley PHI vs. ATL
63. *Kareem Huggins TB vs. NO
64. *Maurice Morris DET at NYG
65. Tashard Choice DAL at MIN
66. Toby Gerhart MIN vs. DAL
67. Brian Westbrook SF vs. OAK
69. *James Davis CLE at PIT
Update: More time on the field with Harrison gone, or simply changing who he's third-string behind with Bell?
68. *Donald Brown IND at WAS
Note: (Hamstring) Participated in a "light practice" on Monday, but isn't yet a guarantee to play this week.
Update: Limited in Thursday's practice. *** SUNDAY UPDATE - DIDN'T TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM. ***
53. LeGarrette Blount TB vs. NO
*** SUNDAY INACTIVE ***.
49. (prev. 61.) *Jerome Harrison CLE at PIT
Update: Traded to the Eagles. I don't expect a huge difference for him this week, but suffice to say the trade can't possibly make him less valuable. *** SUNDAY INACTIVE ***
70. (prev. 37.) *Pierre Thomas NO at TB
Note: (Ankle) sat out again last week, and the signing of Julius Jones doesn't bode very well.
Update: Didn't practice Thursday - looking less likely to play again this week.
71. *Fred Taylor NE vs. BAL
Note: (Toe) Not on the field for Tuesday's practice.
Update: Still not practicing.

Wide Receiver

1. Miles Austin DAL at MIN
2. Roddy White ATL at PHI
3. *Andre Johnson HOU vs. KC
Update: (Ankle) Limited all week in practice, but listed as probable.
4. Reggie Wayne IND at WAS
5. Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. DET
6. Anquan Boldin BAL at NE
7. Brandon Marshall MIA at GB
8. Brandon Lloyd DEN vs. NYJ
9. Malcom Floyd SD at STL
10. Wes Welker NE vs. BAL
11. Randy Moss MIN vs. DAL
Note: Many of his targets will be on fly patterns, but the Vikes are going to him more at least.

12. Donald Driver GB vs. MIA
Update: Listed as probable with a quad injury.
13. Percy Harvin MIN vs. DAL
14. Mike Wallace PIT vs. CLE
15. *Austin Collie IND at WAS
Note: Wore a protective boot on his foot Monday and missed the Colts' light practice, just like last week.
Update: Like Garcon, full practice on Friday and listed as questionable. Of course, Anthony Gonzalez is also listed as questionable and didn't practice, but that's the Colts for you.
16. *Danny Amendola STL vs. SD
Note: Much bigger workload with Mark Clayton out for the year.
17. Steven Smith NYG vs. DET
18. Greg Jennings GB vs. MIA
Note: Thirsting for targets right now, though the injury to Finley should change that a little bit.
19. *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. ATL
Note: Sore shoulder in Sunday night's win over the Niners - took a backseat to Maclin.
20. (prev. 12.) Marques Colston NO at TB
Update: Listed as probable with a rib injury.
21. Santonio Holmes NYJ at DEN
22. Hines Ward PIT vs. CLE
23. Kenny Britt TEN at JAC
24. Braylon Edwards NYJ at DEN
Note: Who draws Bailey this week - Edwards or Holmes? My guess is it's Edwards.
25. Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. ATL
26. Michael Crabtree SF vs. OAK
Note: Patience has its virtues, even in fantasy football.
27. Davone Bess MIA at GB
28. Santana Moss WAS vs. IND
29. *Nate Burleson DET at NYG
Note: Could have a much bigger role due to Megatron's injury this week.
30. Mike Williams> TB vs. NO
Update: Limited all week with a foot injury, officially listed as questionable, but the indications are that he will play. *** SUNDAY UPDATE - OFFICIALLY ACTIVE. ***
31. Eddie Royal DEN vs. NYJ
32. Mike Thomas JAC vs. TEN
33. Dwayne Bowe KC at HOU
Note: Drop-a-saurus last week, but I have a feeling he redeems himself this week.
34. Lance Moore NO at TB
35. Roy Williams DAL at MIN
36. Mike Sims-Walker JAC vs. TEN
37. Jabar Gaffney DEN vs. NYJ
38. Nate Washington TEN at JAC
39. Brandon Tate NE vs. BAL
40. *Pierre Garcon IND at WAS
Note: Six catches in his return to action last week.
Update: Full practice on Friday (hamstring), but officially listed as questionable.
41. (prev. 21.) *Calvin Johnson DET at NYG
Note: Missed most of the second half with a sore shoulder and wouldn't have been able to practice on Monday had the Lions practiced.
Update: Limited in practice all week, and finally started catching passes with both arms on Friday. He'll be a game-time decision. Right now, I'm not starting him. *** SUNDAY UPDATE - OFFICIALLY ACTIVE. ***
42. Johnny Knox CHI vs. SEA
43. James Jones GB vs. MIA
44. *Louis Murphy OAK at SF
45. Robert Meachem NO at TB
46. <<a href=http://www.rotowire.com/football/player.htm?id=2532>Mike Williams SEA at CHI
47. Deion Branch NE vs. BAL
Note: Traded to the Pats - it shouldn't take him too long to get re-acclimated to their offense.
48. Kevin Walter HOU vs. KC
49. Jerricho Cotchery NYJ at DEN
50. Brandon Gibson STL vs. SD
51. Golden Tate SEA at CHI
52. Derrick Mason BAL at NE
53. Mario Manningham NYG vs. DET
Note: Only three targets over the last two weeks.
54. Devin Hester CHI vs. SEA
Note: Getting scaled back on offense to focus more on the return game.
55. Devery Henderson NO at TB
69. (prev. 48.) *Dez Bryant DAL at MIN
Note: Sore ankle - should return to practice on Wednesday. *** SUNDAY ACTIVE. ***
Update: Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable, and it's a late game.
56. Harry Douglas ATL at PHI
Note: Could get hurt by the return of Michael Jenkins.
57. *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NYJ
Note: Suffered a head and neck injury on a kickoff return against the Ravens.
Update: Listed as questionable.
58. Dexter McCluster KC at HOU
59. Chansi Stuckey CLE at PIT
60. Earl Bennett CHI vs. SEA
61. Greg Lewis MIN vs. DAL
62. Anthony Armstrong WAS vs. IND
63. Josh Morgan SF vs. OAK
64. *Josh Cribbs CLE at PIT
65. T.J. Houshmandzadeh BAL at NE
66. Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at PIT
67. Brian Hartline MIA at GB
68. Julian Edelman NE vs. BAL
70. *Laurent Robinson STL vs. SD
71. Deon Butler SEA at CHI
72. Patrick Crayton SD at STL
73. *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at SF
74. Craig Davis SD at STL
Update: Probable with a rib injury, but could be more involved because of Legedu Naanee's injury.
75. Jason Avant PHI at DAL
77. *Justin Gage TEN at JAC
78. (prev. 66.) *Jacoby Jones HOU vs. KC
Note: Sore calf, was scratched last week.
Update: Limited all week, listed as questionable
79. Arrelious Benn TB vs. NO
80. Michael Spurlock TB vs. NO
81. Sammie Stroughter TB vs. NO
82. *Ted Ginn SF vs. OAK
83. (prev. 53.) *Legedu Naanee SD at STL
Note: Felt a twinge in his hamstring last week.
Update: Did not practice on Friday, listed as doubtful. *** SUNDAY INACTIVE ***
76. Chris Chambers KC at HOU
Update: Questionable with a finger injury. *** SUNDAY INACTIVE. ***
84. *Mark Clayton STL vs. SD
Note: Out for the season due to a knee injury.

Tight End

1. Antonio Gates SD at STL
2. Vernon Davis SF vs. OAK
3. Zach Miller OAK at SF
Note: Ahead of Clark now only because the Raiders don't have the multitude of options that the Colts do in their passing offense.
4. Dallas Clark IND at WAS
5. Dustin Keller NYJ at DEN
6. Chris Cooley WAS vs. IND
7. Brandon Pettigrew DET at NYG
8. Aaron Hernandez NE vs. BAL
9. *Jason Witten DAL at MIN
Note: The rule is the rule, but the celebration penalty that Witten got flagged for was petty at best. It's a good thing that the NFL has their eye on the ball. #Sarcasm (for Twitter readers)
10. Tony Gonzalez ATL at PHI
11. Tony Moeaki KC at HOU
12. John Carlson SEA at CHI
13. *Kellen Winslow Jr. TB vs. NO
Sunday Update: Listed as probable (knee).
14. Brent Celek PHI vs. ATL
Update: (Wrist) Full practice on Friday.
15. Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. TEN
Note: He's a Frank Sinatra fantasy player - all or nothing at all. (Note: Don't come to me for pop culture references.)
16. Tony Scheffler DET at NYG
17. Jeremy Shockey NO at TB
18. Heath Miller PIT vs. CLE
Note: The biggest beneficiary of Big Ben's return.
19. *Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. DAL
Note: Targeted seven times on Monday night.
20. Greg Olsen CHI vs. SEA
21. (prev. 29.) *Owen Daniels HOU vs. KC
Update: Full practice on Friday, reportedly looking the best he has all season.
22. Donald Lee GB vs. MIA
Update: (Chest) Listed as probable. Likely to get the start ahead of Quarless.
23. Anthony Fasano MIA at GB
24. Ben Watson CLE at PIT
25. Todd Heap BAL at NE
26. Rob Gronkowski NE vs. BAL
27. Kevin Boss NYG vs. DET
28. Andrew Quarless GB vs. MIA
Note: Adding to the rankings with both Finley and Donald Lee out this week.

Update: Donald Lee upgraded, could limit Quarless' time.
29. Daniel Fells STL vs. SD
30. Joel Dreessen HOU vs. KC
31. *Evan Moore CLE at PIT
32. *Martellus Bennett DAL at MIN
Note: Ankle in a walking boot on Monday.
33. Bo Scaife TEN at JAC
34. Fred Davis WAS vs. IND
35. *Jermichael Finley GB vs. MIA
Note: Torn meniscus in right knee, out three-to-six weeks.

Kicker

1. Matt Prater DEN vs. NYJ
2. Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. BAL
3. Nate Kaeding SD at STL
4. Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. DET
5. Mason Crosby GB vs. MIA
Note: Rough day in DC, but he's still quality.
6. *Garrett Hartley NO at TB
Note: John Carney was released by the Saints.
7. Jeff Reed PIT vs. CLE
8. Nick Folk NYJ at DEN
9. Rob Bironas TEN at JAC
10. Ryan Longwell MIN vs. DAL
11. Neil Rackers HOU vs. KC
12. Robbie Gould CHI vs. SEA
Note: Move down to the bottom five if Cutler can't play.
13. David Akers PHI vs. ATL
14. Dan Carpenter MIA at GB
15. Adam Vinatieri IND at WAS
16. Billy Cundiff BAL at NE
17. Josh Scobee JAC vs. TEN
18. David Buehler DAL at MIN
Note: Missed a 44-yarder.
19. Joe Nedney SF vs. OAK
20. Olindo Mare SEA at CHI
21. Sebastian Janikowski OAK at SF
22. Josh Brown STL vs. SD
23. Matt Bryant ATL at PHI
24. Graham Gano WAS vs. IND
25. Jason Hanson DET at NYG
26. Ryan Succop KC at HOU
27. Phil Dawson CLE at PIT
28. Connor Barth TB vs. NO

Defense

1. Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland
2. New York Giants vs. Detroit
3. Chicago vs. Seattle
4. New Orleans at Tampa Bay
5. San Diego at St. Louis
6. Baltimore at New England
7. San Francisco vs. Oakland
8. Philadelphia vs. Atlanta
9. New York Jets at Denver
10. New England vs. Baltimore
11. Green Bay vs. Miami
12. Minnesota vs. Dallas
Note: The Vikings' defense has quietly been among the biggest disappointments in the game this year. Jared Allen has done nothing at all.
13. Atlanta at Philadelphia
14. Miami at Green Bay
15. Dallas at Minnesota
16. Oakland at San Francisco
17. Cleveland at Pittsburgh
18. Seattle at Chicago
Note: Bump way up if Cutler can't go.
19. Indianapolis at Washington
20. Houston vs. Kansas City
21. Washington vs. Indianapolis
22. Kansas City at Houston
23. Tennessee at Jacksonville
24. Denver vs. New York Jets
25. Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans
26. Detroit at New York Giants
27. St. Louis vs. San Diego
28. Jacksonville vs. Tennessee

Flex Position (RB/WR/TE)

1. Chris Johnson TEN at JAC
2. Adrian Peterson MIN vs. DAL
3. Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. CLE
4. Frank Gore SF vs. OAK
5. Ray Rice BAL at NE
6. *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. TEN
Note: X-rays on MJD's wrist Monday were negative.
7. Miles Austin DAL at MIN
8. Roddy White ATL at PHI
9. Michael Turner ATL at PHI
10. *Arian Foster HOU vs. KC
Note: Sore knee suffered at the end of the first half, but he ran well on Monday.
11. *Andre Johnson HOU vs. KC
12. Reggie Wayne IND at WAS
13. Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. DET
14. Antonio Gates SD at STL
15. Anquan Boldin BAL at NE
16. Brandon Marshall MIA at GB
17. Brandon Lloyd DEN vs. NYJ
18. Malcom Floyd SD at STL
19. LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at DEN
20. Jamaal Charles KC at HOU
21. Steven Jackson STL vs. SD
22. Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. DET
23. Vernon Davis SF vs. OAK
24. *Ryan Mathews SD at STL
Note: Clearly was the better back against the Raiders last week, even though he didn't get the goal line love.
25. Ryan Torain WAS vs. IND
26. Matt Forte CHI vs. SEA
27. *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. ATL
Note: Ran well despite a cracked rib last week.
28. Wes Welker NE vs. BAL
28a. Randy Moss MIN vs. DAL
29. Donald Driver GB vs. MIA
30. Marques Colston NO at TB
31. Percy Harvin MIN vs. DAL
32. Mike Wallace PIT vs. CLE
33. *Austin Collie IND at WAS
Note: Wore a protective boot on his foot Monday and missed the Colts' light practice, just like last week.
34. *Michael Bush OAK at SF
35. *Joseph Addai IND at WAS
Note: Hurt his shoulder and neck and didn't return after the third quarter against the Chiefs.
36. Ronnie Brown MIA at GB
37. Jahvid Best DET at NYG
38. Zach Miller OAK at SF
Note: Ahead of Clark now only because the Raiders don't have the multitude of options that the Colts do in their passing offense.
39. Dallas Clark IND at WAS
40. Dustin Keller NYJ at DEN
41. *Danny Amendola STL vs. SD
Note: Much bigger workload with Mark Clayton out for the year.
42. Steven Smith NYG vs. DET
43. Greg Jennings GB vs. MIA
Note: Thirsting for targets right now, though the injury to Finley should change that a little bit.
44. *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. ATL
Note: Sore shoulder in Sunday night's win over the Niners - took a backseat to Maclin.
45. Chris Cooley WAS vs. IND
46. Brandon Pettigrew DET at NYG
47. Aaron Hernandez NE vs. BAL
48. *Jason Witten DAL at MIN
Note: The rule is the rule, but the celebration penalty that Witten got flagged for was petty at best. It's a good thing that the NFL has their eye on the ball. #Sarcasm (for Twitter readers)
49. Santonio Holmes NYJ at DEN
50. Shonn Greene NYJ at DEN
51. Felix Jones DAL at MIN
52. Peyton Hillis CLE at PIT
53. *Calvin Johnson DET at NYG
Note: Missed most of the second half with a sore shoulder and wouldn't have been able to practice on Monday had the Lions practiced.
54. Hines Ward PIT vs. CLE
55. Kenny Britt TEN at JAC
56. Braylon Edwards NYJ at DEN
Note: Who draws Bailey this week - Edwards or Holmes? My guess is it's Edwards.
57. Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. ATL
58. Michael Crabtree SF vs. OAK
Note: Patience has its virtues, even in fantasy football.
59. BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. BAL
60. Marshawn Lynch SEA at CHI
61. Ricky Williams MIA at GB
62. Mike Tolbert SD at STL
63. *Marion Barber DAL at MIN
Note: Nominal starter, though Felix Jones was clearly more effective last week.
64. Davone Bess MIA at GB
65. Santana Moss WAS vs. IND
66. *Nate Burleson DET at NYG
Note: Could have a much bigger role due to Megatron's injury this week.
67. Mike Williams TB vs. NO
68. Eddie Royal DEN vs. NYJ
69. Mike Thomas JAC vs. TEN
70. Dwayne Bowe KC at HOU
Note: Drop-a-saurus last week, but I have a feeling he redeems himself this week.
71. Thomas Jones KC at HOU
72. Justin Forsett SEA at CHI
73. Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. DET
74. *Brandon Jackson GB vs. MIA
75. Lance Moore NO at TB
76. Tony Gonzalez ATL at PHI
77. Tony Moeaki KC at HOU
78. Roy Williams DAL at MIN
79. Mike Sims-Walker JAC vs. TEN
80. Jabar Gaffney DEN vs. NYJ
81. Nate Washington TEN at JAC
82. Brandon Tate NE vs. BAL
83. *Chris Ivory NO at TB
84. *Ladell Betts NO at TB
85. Cadillac Williams TB vs. NO
86. *Darren McFadden OAK at SF
Note: Sat out last week with the sore hamstring. His status for Week 6 hasn't yet been revealed.
87. *Pierre Thomas NO at TB
Note: (Ankle) sat out again last week, and the signing of Julius Jones doesn't bode very well.
88. *Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Not officially ruled out yet, though five other teammates are.
89. *Pierre Garcon IND at WAS
Note: Six catches in his return to action last week.
90. Johnny Knox CHI vs. SEA
91. James Jones GB vs. MIA
92. John Carlson SEA at CHI
93. *Kellen Winslow Jr. TB vs. NO

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