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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Min |
2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Ind |
3. | Tony Romo DAL vs. StL |
4. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Atl |
5. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Was |
6. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ari |
7. | *Tim Tebow DEN at Mia Note: Taking over for Kyle Orton, but won't have the services of Brandon Lloyd. |
8. | Philip Rivers SD at NYJ Note: Hate the matchup this week, especially on the road. |
9. | Matt Ryan ATL at Det |
10. | Matt Cassel KC at Oak |
11. | Josh Freeman TB vs. Chi |
12. | Joe Flacco BAL at Jac |
13. | Matt Hasselbeck TEN vs. Hou |
14. | Jay Cutler CHI at TB |
15. | *Matt Schaub HOU at Ten Note: Still dealing with a chest bruise but was able to do his usual Monday work. Probably will sit out Wednesday's practice. Full participant in Thursday's practice. *** 'Ready to go.' *** |
16. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. SD |
17. | Colt McCoy CLE vs. Sea |
18. | Curtis Painter IND at NO |
19. | Matt Moore MIA vs. Den |
20. | Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Pit |
21. | *A.J. Feeley STL at Dal Note: Would start for the Rams if Bradford can't go. It's looking more likely that Feeley, who took all the snaps Thursday, will start. *** Officially getting the starting nod. *** |
22. | *John Beck WAS at Car Note: Status for Week 7 uncertain - we're Waiting for Wednesday for Shanahan's announcement. Officially named the starter. |
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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Min |
2. | Drew Brees NO vs. Ind |
3. | Tony Romo DAL vs. StL |
4. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Atl |
5. | Cam Newton CAR vs. Was |
6. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ari |
7. | *Tim Tebow DEN at Mia Note: Taking over for Kyle Orton, but won't have the services of Brandon Lloyd. |
8. | Philip Rivers SD at NYJ Note: Hate the matchup this week, especially on the road. |
9. | Matt Ryan ATL at Det |
10. | Matt Cassel KC at Oak |
11. | Josh Freeman TB vs. Chi |
12. | Joe Flacco BAL at Jac |
13. | Matt Hasselbeck TEN vs. Hou |
14. | Jay Cutler CHI at TB |
15. | *Matt Schaub HOU at Ten Note: Still dealing with a chest bruise but was able to do his usual Monday work. Probably will sit out Wednesday's practice. Full participant in Thursday's practice. *** 'Ready to go.' *** |
16. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. SD |
17. | Colt McCoy CLE vs. Sea |
18. | Curtis Painter IND at NO |
19. | Matt Moore MIA vs. Den |
20. | Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Pit |
21. | *A.J. Feeley STL at Dal Note: Would start for the Rams if Bradford can't go. It's looking more likely that Feeley, who took all the snaps Thursday, will start. *** Officially getting the starting nod. *** |
22. | *John Beck WAS at Car Note: Status for Week 7 uncertain - we're Waiting for Wednesday for Shanahan's announcement. Officially named the starter. |
23. | *Charlie Whitehurst SEA at Cle Note: Whitehurst would start if Jackson can't go. Right now the Seahawks are proceding as if Whitehurst will start. |
24. | *Christian Ponder MIN vs. GB Note: Named the starter over McNabb. At least it's at home and not at Green Bay this week. |
25. | *Kyle Boller OAK vs. KC Note: Likely starting this week, but obviously the job is Palmer's the moment the Raiders think he is ready. *** Back to starting this week, probably. We think. *** |
26. | Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. Bal |
27. | *Carson Palmer OAK vs. KC Note: Stunning trade to the Raiders - will he play this week? If so, what can he produce? If Al Saunders' comments can be believed, Palmer will start. Coach Hue Jackson isn't officially announcing any decision. *** LATEST REPORTS SUGGEST PALMER WILL *NOT* START THIS WEEK. *** |
28. | *Sam Bradford STL at Dal Note: Dealing with a high ankle sprain, was wearing a walking boot Monday. If it's really a high ankle sprain, it's unlikely that Bradford plays. For now, we're presuming that it'll be Feeley, not Bradford. *** Officially out this week. *** |
29. | *Tarvaris Jackson SEA at Cle Note: Strained pectoral, apparently 'way ahead of schedule' in his rehab and might be able to play Sunday. Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
30. | *Rex Grossman WAS at Car Note: Benched for John Beck after throwing four INT's against the Eagles. So far Shanahan (shockingly) hasn't named a starter for Week 7. Benched in favor of Beck. |
31. | *Donovan McNabb MIN vs. GB Note: Benched late for Christian Ponder. Is this the end? Ponder will start this week. |
32. | *Jason Campbell OAK vs. KC Note: Out indefinitely with a fractured collarbone. Originally declared out for the season, now might miss six weeks. You're cutting him regardless. |
Running Backs
1. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC Note: Got a couple of red zone carries on the first drive of the game to get in the end zone for the first time since Week 3. |
2. | Michael Turner ATL at Det |
3. | Ray Rice BAL at Jac |
4. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: The nightmare scenario for Peterson's owners occurred last week, with the Vikings falling behind big early. Why aren't they throwing more to him? |
5. | Arian Foster HOU at Ten |
6. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Hou |
7. | *Ryan Mathews SD at NYJ |
8. | Matt Forte CHI at TB Note: Had a goal line carry vultured from him by Marion Barber. |
9. | Chris Wells ARZ vs. Pit Note: Playing the Steelers isn't automatically a bad start - opponents are averaging 4.6 yards per carry against them. |
10. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Bal Note: Just two catches for eight yards and three targets - the receiving output has been down all season. |
11. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Ari Note: Made it through his first game back from a hamstring injury just fine. Limited Thursday because of a knee injury. *** Listed as probable. *** |
12. | Steven Jackson STL at Dal |
13. | Ryan Torain WAS at Car Note: Torain had just 10 carries for 22 yards against the Eagles, but has a nice matchup against the Panthers this week. |
14. | Shonn Greene NYJ vs. SD Note: 21 carries on Monday night, but very little output per carry. |
15. | *Willis McGahee DEN at Mia Note: It might actually be time to trade *for* McGahee - the perception is that Tebow will crush his value, and he might, but I also think that the Broncos are just going to run the ball a lot more, especially after trading away Lloyd. Limited on Wednesday and Thursday due to a sore back, though Thursday was allegedly more for 'rest purposes.' |
16. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Cle Note: Listed as probable with an ankle injury. |
17. | Earnest Graham TB vs. Chi |
18. | *Jackie Battle KC at Oak Note: Presumably the starter this week after taking over in Week 5. What that entails remains uncertain. (Neck) Full participant in practice. ***The Chiefs suggested that Battle will be the feature back, and that it won't be an equal timeshare in the backfield. *** |
19. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Den Note: Was able to play despite his hamstring injury and had 15 carries. With Reggie Bush hurting, he may get more carries this week in a good matchup. Still limited in Thursday's practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
20. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. StL Note: Felix Jones is likely to miss several weeks with his ankle injury, so Murray should get a huge boost, as should Tashard Choice. |
21. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Ind Note: Only one carry last week, but had eight catches. |
22. | *Mike Tolbert SD at NYJ Note: Full participant in Friday's practice. |
23. | *Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Sea Note: Could be in line for a very busy day if Hillis can't go. |
24. | *Maurice Morris DET vs. Atl Note: More work is likely with Jahvid Best recovering from a concussion. The acquisition of Ronnie Brown makes the picture pretty murky, however. 'Taking the reigns' with Best likely out. |
25. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Was |
26. | James Starks GB at Min |
27. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Ind |
28. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Was |
29. | *Joseph Addai IND at NO Note: Sat out last week with a hamstring injury, but the initial indications are that this isn't a long-term injury. Did not practice Thursday - seems unlikely that he'll play. *** FULL PARTICIPANT FRIDAY - LISTED AS QUESTIONABLE, NOW MORE LIKELY TO PLAY AND MAYBE START. *** |
30. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Ind |
31. | Michael Bush OAK vs. KC |
32. | Ben Tate HOU at Ten Note: Got significant action against the Ravens, including stealing a couple of red zone carries from Foster. |
33. | *Keiland Williams DET vs. Atl Note: It's going to be tough to sort out Williams vs. Morris vs. Brown if Jahvid Best can't play. |
34. | Ryan Grant GB at Min |
35. | *Tashard Choice DAL vs. StL Note: Goes from trade-bait to a timeshare with DeMarco Murray. |
36. | *LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ vs. SD Note: Getting a 'ceremonial' start over Shonn Greene against his old team. I have no idea what that means. |
37. | *Reggie Bush MIA vs. Den Note: Left Monday night's game with a neck stinger - too bad, because he ran well early in the game. Full participant in Thursday's practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
38. | Ricky Williams BAL at Jac |
39. | Isaac Redman PIT at Ari |
40. | Marion Barber CHI at TB |
41. | Dexter McCluster KC at Oak |
42. | *Donald Brown IND at NO Note: With Joseph Addai returning to practice and presumably starting, the Colts' backfield is a crapshoot this week. |
43. | Roy Helu Jr. WAS at Car Note: Two carries for six yards last week, even with Hightower not playing. |
44. | *Cadillac Williams STL at Dal Note: Left with a thigh injury late in the loss to the Packers. Practiced on Wednesday. |
45. | Lex Hilliard MIA vs. Den |
46. | Javon Ringer TEN vs. Hou |
47. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Mia |
48. | *Delone Carter IND at NO |
49. | Kregg Lumpkin TB vs. Chi Note: Used only when Graham needed a break - one of those times was after a long Graham run. |
50. | Deji Karim JAC vs. Bal |
51. | John Kuhn GB at Min |
52. | *Tim Hightower WAS at Car Note: (Shoulder) Didn't play despite being listed as the starter at one point. Full participant in Thursday's practice. Full practice Friday, also - now just a question of how much he will play. |
53. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. GB |
54. | Jason Snelling ATL at Det |
55. | Thomas Jones KC at Oak |
56. | Justin Forsett SEA at Cle |
57. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Ari |
58. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Det |
59. | Alex Green GB at Min |
60. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Pit |
61. | Chester Taylor ARZ vs. Pit |
62. | *Jahvid Best DET vs. Atl Note: Suffered a concussion against the Niners. His status is questionable for this week, made worse by the Lions' unwillingness to disclose much information. Unlikely to play this week - hasn't practiced yet. Unconfirmed reports out there that the rest of the season could be in jeopardy. *** OFFICIALLY OUT FOR THIS WEEK. *** |
63. | *Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Sea Note: Hamstring injury - went for an MRI Monday, results of which haven't yet been released. Did not practice Thursday. It seems highly unlikely that he'll play. *** Didn't practice all week, though he's listed as questionable. *** |
64. | *LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Chi Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Officially out again this week. *** |
65. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. StL Note: High ankle sprain - out at least this week, could be several weeks. |
66. | *Jerome Harrison DET vs. Atl Note: Eagles doctors detected a brain tumor in the post-trade physical, causing the trade to be rescinded. Harrison's career is now in doubt. Obviously out for the season. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. Atl |
2. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. StL Note: Hamstring doesn't appear to be an issue. |
3. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Ari Note: Dealing with a slight hamstring pull. Listed as probable. |
4. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Oak |
5. | Greg Jennings GB at Min |
6. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Was |
7. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Pit |
8. | *Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Den Note: A decent game could have been so much better on Monday night. Dealing with a quad injury, but will play. |
9. | Marques Colston NO vs. Ind |
10. | *Roddy White ATL at Det Note: Thigh injury still seems to be bothering him. |
11. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. StL Note: Once again, all of his production came in the first half. |
12. | Santana Moss WAS at Car Note: Quiet game last week, thanks to Rex Grossman coming down with a case of the derps and because of the tough matchup. He should find it much better this week. |
13. | *Vincent Jackson SD at NYJ Note: Full participant in Friday's practice. |
14. | Pierre Garcon IND at NO Note: The Bengals kept him contained last week, though he still managed eight catches. |
15. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Jac |
16. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. GB Note: Might benefit from the QB change - obviously didn't connect with McNabb that frequently. (Ribs) Listed as probable. |
17. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
18. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Hou |
19. | *Brandon Lloyd STL at Dal Note: Traded to the Rams, where he should benefit from being with a team more committed to the pass. The only problem now is that Sam Bradford is banged up. |
20. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. SD |
21. | Reggie Wayne IND at NO |
22. | Mike Williams TB vs. Chi Note: Williams had 13 targets against the Saints, just didn't get into the end zone. |
23. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. KC Note: Managed to be productive despite the QB chaos last week. |
24. | Eric Decker DEN at Mia Note: The Broncos' number one receiver now that Brandon Lloyd has been dealt. |
25. | Steve Breaston KC at Oak |
26. | Sidney Rice SEA at Cle |
27. | Greg Little CLE vs. Sea Note: More targets than Massaquoi. If not for a great tackle by the turf monster at the half-yard line, he would have scored, too. |
28. | Malcom Floyd SD at NYJ |
29. | Mike Thomas JAC vs. Bal |
30. | Nate Burleson DET vs. Atl Note: Ten targets last week. |
31. | Kevin Walter HOU at Ten |
32. | Torrey Smith BAL at Jac |
33. | Lance Moore NO vs. Ind Note: Marginal role now that Colston is back up to speed. |
34. | Johnny Knox CHI at TB |
35. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Sea |
36. | *Harry Douglas ATL at Det Note: Douglas' status largely depends on Julio Jones' health. |
37. | *Jacoby Jones HOU at Ten Note: Limited earlier in the week with a groin injury, but listed as probable now. |
38. | Danario Alexander STL at Dal |
39. | *Devin Hester CHI at TB Note: Chest injury doesn't appear to be serious. Full practice Thursday. |
40. | Hines Ward PIT at Ari |
41. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Car |
42. | Preston Parker TB vs. Chi |
43. | Plaxico Burress NYJ vs. SD |
44. | Davone Bess MIA vs. Den |
45. | *Ben Obomanu SEA at Cle Note: Multiple variables at work with the Seattle passing game - who will be the QB, how healthy is Mike Williams, and how big of a role will Obomanu have following the big games he and Doug Baldwin had. I'm ranking the SEA receivers as Rice-Obomanu-Baldwin, even if Williams plays. |
46. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ari |
47. | Jason Hill JAC vs. Bal |
48. | James Jones GB at Min Note: Targeted just once last week, but at least it resulted in a touchdown. |
49. | Jacoby Ford OAK vs. KC Note: Starting to become a bigger part of the Oakland offense. |
50. | Damian Williams TEN vs. Hou |
51. | Michael Jenkins MIN vs. GB |
52. | Arrelious Benn TB vs. Chi Note: Hit for a big play against the Saints, but had third-most targets on the Bucs last week. |
53. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Cle |
54. | *Eddie Royal DEN at Mia Note: Full participant in practice this week. |
55. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Mia Note: Making his debut for the season, after recovering from an Achilles surgery and a broken finger. This week's sneaky pickup. |
56. | Greg Salas STL at Dal Note: Probably gets hurt by the Brandon Lloyd trade. |
57. | Donald Driver GB at Min |
58. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Ind |
59. | Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Sea |
60. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. GB |
61. | Dane Sanzenbacher CHI at TB |
62. | Early Doucet ARZ vs. Pit |
63. | Titus Young DET vs. Atl |
64. | Laurent Robinson DAL vs. StL |
65. | Roy Williams CHI at TB |
66. | Austin Collie IND at NO |
67. | Brandon Gibson STL at Dal |
68. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. KC Note: Just four targets in Week 6. |
69. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Den |
70. | *Mike Sims-Walker JAC vs. Bal Note: Likely to sign with the Jaguars again. *** Will play Monday night for the Jaguars. *** |
71. | Derrick Mason HOU at Ten |
72. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. Was |
73. | Lavelle Hawkins TEN vs. Hou |
74. | *Mike Williams SEA at Cle Note: Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
75. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Pit |
76. | Patrick Crayton SD at NYJ |
77. | Matt Willis DEN at Mia |
78. | Dezmon Briscoe TB vs. Chi |
79. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Ari |
80. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. SD |
81. | Austin Pettis STL at Dal |
82. | Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. StL |
83. | Devery Henderson NO vs. Ind |
84. | Randall Cobb GB at Min |
85. | *Earl Bennett CHI at TB Note: (Chest) Inactive last week, but making progress. One report lists that he won't play, yet he's listed as probable. |
86. | Legedu Naanee CAR vs. Was |
87. | Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Bal |
88. | *Julio Jones ATL at Det Note: (Hamstring) Declared out early last week - watch the practice reports carefully. Doubtful again this week. |
89. | *Lee Evans BAL at Jac Note: (Ankle) Out again this week. |
90. | *Anthony Armstrong WAS at Car Note: (Hamstring) Listed as probable. |
91. | *Louis Murphy OAK vs. KC |
92. | Bernard Berrian MIN vs. GB |
93. | *Chaz Schilens OAK vs. KC Note: Added to the injury report Friday with a groin injury, listed as questionable. |
94. | *Jon Baldwin KC at Oak Note: (Thumb) Still might not make his debut this week. |
95. | Keary Colbert KC at Oak |
96. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Ten Note: (Hamstring) Out closer to the six-week estimate rather than three weeks. |
Tight Ends
1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Ind Note: Four consecutive 100-yard games. |
2. | Jason Witten DAL vs. StL |
3. | Jermichael Finley GB at Min |
4. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Atl |
5. | *Fred Davis WAS at Car Note: Profile increases considerably with the injury to Cooley. |
6. | Owen Daniels HOU at Ten Note: The Ravens actively worked to take away Daniels from the Texans last week. |
7. | *Tony Gonzalez ATL at Det Note: Playing through an elbow injury. |
8. | *Antonio Gates SD at NYJ Note: (Foot) 'Making progress' but still feeling some tightness. Officially active for this week. |
9. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Was |
10. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Sea |
11. | Dallas Clark IND at NO Note: Mixed results - scored a beautiful touchdown, but also lost an early fumble that the Bengals converted into a score. |
12. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Chi |
13. | Jared Cook TEN vs. Hou |
14. | Dustin Keller NYJ vs. SD |
15. | Ed Dickson BAL at Jac |
16. | Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. GB |
17. | Kevin Boss OAK vs. KC |
18. | Jeremy Shockey CAR vs. Was |
19. | Jeff King ARZ vs. Pit |
20. | Lance Kendricks STL at Dal Note: Signs of life - hit on a big play early against the Packers. |
21. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Bal Note: Targeted eight times last week - perhaps a sign of hope. We're grasping at straws here, admittedly. |
22. | Daniel Fells DEN at Mia Note: More targets with Julian Thomas still inactive. |
23. | Joel Dreessen HOU at Ten |
24. | Evan Moore CLE vs. Sea Note: How aggravating was it to see the other Alex Smith score last week and not Watson or Moore? |
25. | Heath Miller PIT at Ari |
26. | Kellen Davis CHI at TB |
27. | Randy McMichael SD at NYJ |
28. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Jac |
29. | Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Den |
30. | Leonard Pope KC at Oak |
31. | *Julius Thomas DEN at Mia Note: (Ankle) Inactive this week. |
32. | *Todd Heap ARZ vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice with the team Monday. |
33. | Tony Scheffler DET vs. Atl |
34. | *Zach Miller SEA at Cle Note: (Neck) Should return to practice Wednesday. Ruled out for this week. |
35. | *James Casey HOU at Ten Note: (Pectoral muscle) Hopes to play this week after being inactive last week. |
36. | *Craig Stevens TEN vs. Hou Note: (Ribs) Should return to practice this week. |
37. | *Chris Cooley WAS at Car Note: Broken finger, surgery likely. Might also have to go under the knife again due to his knee - a long-term absence is possible. Out at least three weeks. |
38. | *Zach Miller JAC vs. Bal Note: Going on IR with a shoulder injury, relieving the nation of it's Two TE Zach Miller's crisis. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. Atl |
2. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. StL Note: Hamstring doesn't appear to be an issue. |
3. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC Note: Got a couple of red zone carries on the first drive of the game to get in the end zone for the first time since Week 3. |
4. | Ray Rice BAL at Jac |
5. | Arian Foster HOU at Ten |
6. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. GB Note: The nightmare scenario for Peterson's owners occurred last week, with the Vikings falling behind big early. Why aren't they throwing more to him? |
7. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Ari Note: Dealing with a slight hamstring pull. Listed as probable. |
8. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Oak |
9. | Greg Jennings GB at Min |
10. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Was |
11. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Ind Note: Four consecutive 100-yard games. |
12. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Pit |
13. | *Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Den Note: A decent game could have been so much better on Monday night. Dealing with a quad injury, but will play. |
14. | Marques Colston NO vs. Ind |
15. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Hou |
16. | *Ryan Mathews SD at NYJ |
17. | *Roddy White ATL at Det Note: Thigh injury still seems to be bothering him. |
18. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. StL Note: Once again, all of his production came in the first half. |
19. | Santana Moss WAS at Car Note: Quiet game last week, thanks to Rex Grossman coming down with a case of the derps and because of the tough matchup. He should find it much better this week. |
20. | *Brandon Lloyd STL at Dal Note: Traded to the Rams, where he should benefit from being with a team more committed to the pass. The only problem now is that Sam Bradford is banged up. |
21. | *Vincent Jackson SD at NYJ Note: Full participant in Friday's practice. |
22. | Matt Forte CHI at TB Note: Had a goal line carry vultured from him by Marion Barber. |
23. | Jason Witten DAL vs. StL |
24. | Michael Turner ATL at Det |
25. | Chris Wells ARZ vs. Pit Note: Playing the Steelers isn't automatically a bad start - opponents are averaging 4.6 yards per carry against them. |
26. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Bal Note: Just two catches for eight yards and three targets - the receiving output has been down all season. |
27. | Steven Jackson STL at Dal |
28. | Pierre Garcon IND at NO Note: The Bengals kept him contained last week, though he still managed eight catches. |
29. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Jac |
30. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. GB Note: Might benefit from the QB change - obviously didn't connect with McNabb that frequently. (Ribs) Listed as probable. |
31. | Jordy Nelson GB at Min |
32. | Jermichael Finley GB at Min |
33. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Ind Note: Only one carry last week, but had eight catches. |
34. | *Mike Tolbert SD at NYJ Note: Full participant in Friday's practice. |
35. | Earnest Graham TB vs. Chi |
36. | Ryan Torain WAS at Car Note: Torain had just 10 carries for 22 yards against the Eagles, but has a nice matchup against the Panthers this week. |
37. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Cle Note: Listed as probable with an ankle injury. |
38. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Hou |
39. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. SD |
40. | Reggie Wayne IND at NO |
41. | Mike Williams TB vs. Chi Note: Williams had 13 targets against the Saints, just didn't get into the end zone. |
42. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Atl |
43. | *Fred Davis WAS at Car Note: Profile increases considerably with the injury to Cooley. |
44. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Den Note: Was able to play despite his hamstring injury and had 15 carries. With Reggie Bush hurting, he may get more carries this week in a good matchup. Still limited in Thursday's practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
45. | *Jackie Battle KC at Oak Note: Presumably the starter this week after taking over in Week 5. What that entails remains uncertain. (Neck) Full participant in practice. ***The Chiefs suggested that Battle will be the feature back, and that it won't be an equal timeshare in the backfield. *** |
46. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. StL Note: Felix Jones is likely to miss several weeks with his ankle injury, so Murray should get a huge boost, as should Tashard Choice. |
47. | *Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Sea Note: Could be in line for a very busy day if Hillis can't go. |
48. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Was |
49. | James Starks GB at Min |
50. | Shonn Greene NYJ vs. SD Note: 21 carries on Monday night, but very little output per carry. |
51. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. KC Note: Managed to be productive despite the QB chaos last week. |
52. | Eric Decker DEN at Mia Note: The Broncos' number one receiver now that Brandon Lloyd has been dealt. |
53. | Steve Breaston KC at Oak |
54. | Sidney Rice SEA at Cle |
55. | Greg Little CLE vs. Sea Note: More targets than Massaquoi. If not for a great tackle by the turf monster at the half-yard line, he would have scored, too. |
56. | Malcom Floyd SD at NYJ |
57. | Mike Thomas JAC vs. Bal |
58. | Ben Tate HOU at Ten Note: Got significant action against the Ravens, including stealing a couple of red zone carries from Foster. |
59. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Ind |
60. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Was |
61. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Ind |
62. | Owen Daniels HOU at Ten Note: The Ravens actively worked to take away Daniels from the Texans last week. |
63. | *Tony Gonzalez ATL at Det Note: Playing through an elbow injury. |
64. | *Antonio Gates SD at NYJ Note: (Foot) 'Making progress' but still feeling some tightness. Officially active for this week. |
65. | Nate Burleson DET vs. Atl Note: Ten targets last week. |
66. | Kevin Walter HOU at Ten |
67. | Torrey Smith BAL at Jac |
68. | Lance Moore NO vs. Ind Note: Marginal role now that Colston is back up to speed. |
69. | Johnny Knox CHI at TB |
70. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Sea |
71. | *Donald Brown IND at NO Note: With Joseph Addai returning to practice and presumably starting, the Colts' backfield is a crapshoot this week. |
72. | *Delone Carter IND at NO |
73. | Michael Bush OAK vs. KC |
74. | Ryan Grant GB at Min |
75. | *Keiland Williams DET vs. Atl Note: It's going to be tough to sort out Williams vs. Morris vs. Brown if Jahvid Best can't play. |
76. | *Maurice Morris DET vs. Atl Note: More work is likely with Jahvid Best recovering from a concussion. The acquisition of Ronnie Brown makes the picture pretty murky, however. 'Taking the reigns' with Best likely out. |
77. | *Tashard Choice DAL vs. StL Note: Goes from trade-bait to a timeshare with DeMarco Murray. |
78. | Lex Hilliard MIA vs. Den |
79. | Dexter McCluster KC at Oak |
80. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Mia |
81. | *Harry Douglas ATL at Det Note: Douglas' status largely depends on Julio Jones' health. |
82. | *Jacoby Jones HOU at Ten Note: Limited earlier in the week with a groin injury, but listed as probable now. |
83. | Danario Alexander STL at Dal |
84. | *Devin Hester CHI at TB Note: Chest injury doesn't appear to be serious. Full practice Thursday. |
85. | Hines Ward PIT at Ari |
86. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Car |
87. | Preston Parker TB vs. Chi |
88. | Davone Bess MIA vs. Den |
89. | *Ben Obomanu SEA at Cle Note: Multiple variables at work with the Seattle passing game - who will be the QB, how healthy is Mike Williams, and how big of a role will Obomanu have following the big games he and Doug Baldwin had. I'm ranking the SEA receivers as Rice-Obomanu-Baldwin, even if Williams plays. |
90. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Was |
91. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Sea |
92. | Dallas Clark IND at NO Note: Mixed results - scored a beautiful touchdown, but also lost an early fumble that the Bengals converted into a score. |
93. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Chi |
94. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ari |
95. | Jason Hill JAC vs. Bal |
96. | Jacoby Ford OAK vs. KC Note: Starting to become a bigger part of the Oakland offense. |
97. | James Jones GB at Min Note: Targeted just once last week, but at least it resulted in a touchdown. |
98. | Damian Williams TEN vs. Hou |
Kickers
1. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. StL Note: Profited from the Cowboys' red zone struggles. |
2. | Billy Cundiff BAL at Jac Note: Averaging just over 11 points per game, putting him a tad over Dan Bailey on a per game average. |
3. | John Kasay NO vs. Ind |
4. | Mason Crosby GB at Min Note: The Packers are a little too efficient, scoring from everywhere, not just the red zone. |
5. | Jason Hanson DET vs. Atl |
6. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Ari |
7. | Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Den |
8. | Nick Novak SD at NYJ |
9. | Graham Gano WAS at Car |
10. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Hou |
11. | Neil Rackers HOU at Ten |
12. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. SD |
13. | *Robbie Gould CHI at TB Note: Be careful to check the conditions of the pitch in London. |
14. | Matt Bryant ATL at Det |
15. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Sea |
16. | Olindo Mare CAR vs. Was |
17. | *Dave Rayner OAK vs. KC Note: One week rental for the Raiders while Janikowski recovers. |
18. | Connor Barth TB vs. Chi |
19. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Pit |
20. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NO |
21. | Matt Prater DEN at Mia |
22. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. Bal Note: Good kicker, bad matchup. |
23. | Josh Brown STL at Dal |
24. | Ryan Longwell MIN vs. GB |
25. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Cle |
26. | Ryan Succop KC at Oak |
27. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. KC Note: Out this week with a bad hammy. |
Defenses
1. | Baltimore Ravens at Jac |
2. | Green Bay Packers at Min Note: Facing a rookie quarterback making his first start. |
3. | New Orleans Saints vs. Ind |
4. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. StL Note: DeMarcus Ware is dealing with back spasms still. Nonetheless, a good start, especially if it's against A.J. Feeley. |
5. | Oakland Raiders vs. KC |
6. | Detroit Lions vs. Atl |
7. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Ari Note: Troy Polamalu passed a concussion test this week after leaving late in last week's game. |
8. | Washington Redskins at Car Note: Defense still playing well despite all the QB issues. |
9. | New York Jets vs. SD |
10. | *Tennessee Titans vs. Hou Note: Chris Hope remains out with a broken forearm. |
11. | *Chicago Bears at TB Note: Julius Peppers played (knee) despite being listed as doubtful before the game. |
12. | San Diego Chargers at NYJ |
13. | Seattle Seahawks at Cle |
14. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chi |
15. | Miami Dolphins vs. Den |
16. | *Cleveland Browns vs. Sea Note: Played without Joe Haden last week, and he's out for at least one more week. |
17. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Pit |
18. | Atlanta Falcons at Det |
19. | Houston Texans at Ten |
20. | Kansas City Chiefs at Oak |
21. | Denver Broncos at Mia |
22. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Bal |
23. | St. Louis Rams at Dal |
24. | *Indianapolis Colts at NO Note: The Colts had to bench Jacob Lacey midway through the game against the Bengals. |
25. | Minnesota Vikings vs. GB |
26. | Carolina Panthers vs. Was |
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