This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***BYE WEEKS - Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville and New York Jets. First posted Tuesday, 11/11. Sunday Update Complete.***
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. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 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.
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?".
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***BYE WEEKS - Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville and New York Jets. First posted Tuesday, 11/11. Sunday Update Complete.***
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. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 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.
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?".
***BYE WEEKS - Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville and New York Jets. First posted Tuesday, 11/11. Sunday Update Complete.***
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Phi |
| 2. | Peyton Manning DEN at StL |
| 3. | Andrew Luck IND vs. NE |
| 4. | Tom Brady NE at Ind |
| 5. | Drew Brees NO vs. Cin |
| 6. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Oak |
| 7. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ten |
| 8. | Mark Sanchez PHI at GB |
| 9. | Matthew Stafford DET at Ari |
| 10. | Colin Kaepernick SF at NYG Note: Russell Wilson killed the Giants with the zone read last week - were the Niners taking notes? |
| 11. | Matt Ryan ATL at Car Note: Ryan's 219 passing yards against a weak Bucs' defense has to be a big disappointment. |
| 12. | Robert Griffin WAS vs. TB Note: In case you were worried, Griffin was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. ***(Ankle) Listed as probable.*** |
| 13. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Atl Note: Newton looked like he was hampered by some sort of injury Monday night, but coach Ron Rivera was adamant Tuesday that Newton is/was not injured. |
| 14. | *Josh McCown TB at Was Note: (Back) Full participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 15. | Brian Hoyer CLE vs. Hou Note: Pedestrian stats, but the team keeps winning with him at the helm while working with the least accomplished wide receiving corps in the league - maybe just the Raiders are as bad. |
| 16. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. Min |
| 17. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Buf Note: Limited participant both Monday and Tuesday with shoulder and ankle injuries. Dolphins play Thursday night against Buffalo. Limited all week, but listed as probable. |
| 18. | Teddy Bridgewater MIN at Chi |
| 19. | Russell Wilson SEA at KC |
| 20. | *Kyle Orton BUF at Mia Note: *** Injured his toe in the loss Thursday night.*** |
| 21. | Eli Manning NYG vs. SF |
| 22. | Andy Dalton CIN at NO |
| 23. | *Ryan Mallett HOU at Cle Note: Making his first NFL start. |
| 24. | *Drew Stanton ARZ vs. Det Note: Taking over the starting gig for the injured Carson Palmer. |
| 25. | Zach Mettenberger TEN vs. Pit |
| 26. | Derek Carr OAK at SD Note: The theory for using Carr last week was that his garbage time production would make him a good play. Sadly, even with a late garbage time touchdown drive, his YPA still was just 4.4. |
| 27. | Alex Smith KC vs. Sea |
| 28. | *Shaun Hill STL vs. Den Note: Starting in place of Austin Davis. |
| 29. | *Austin Davis STL vs. Den Note: The Rams affirmed that Davis will stick as the starter over Shaun Hill, but when they have to ask that question, you know it can't be good. And now the Rams have reversed course and will start Hill instead. |
| 30. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU at Cle Note: Benched in favor of Ryan Mallett. |
| 31. | *Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Det Note: Palmer suffered the second torn ACL of his career and is out for the season, if not for his career, just days after signing a new contract. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Min |
| 2. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Sea |
| 3. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Phi |
| 4. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable, and Thomas/Robinson/Baker all out.*** |
| 5. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. TB |
| 6. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. NE |
| 7. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at KC Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Strong practice Friday, but listed as questionable. Teammates and friends say he expects to play.*** |
| 8. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Ten |
| 9. | *Frank Gore SF at NYG Note: (Hip) Limited in Wednesday's practice, full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 10. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Cle Note: ***Starting in place of Arian Foster this week.*** |
| 11. | Shane Vereen NE at Ind |
| 12. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NO Note: ***Gio Bernard is officially out again this week.*** |
| 13. | LeSean McCoy PHI at GB |
| 14. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Oak Note: (Knee) Practiced last Wednesday during the bye week. Should return to action, but what role will he have? Full practice Wednesday and Thursday.***Officially listed as probable.*** |
| 15. | *C.J. Anderson DEN at StL Note: Could have a huge role this week with Ronnie Hillman out - it depends some on what happens with Montee Ball.***Named the starter ahead of Montee Ball.*** |
| 16. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Det Note: (Foot) Limited participant Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 17. | Bobby Rainey TB at Was |
| 18. | Steven Jackson ATL at Car |
| 19. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Hou |
| 20. | Tre Mason STL vs. Den |
| 21. | Darren Sproles PHI at GB |
| 22. | *Joique Bell DET at Ari Note: ***Reggie Bush out this week.*** |
| 23. | Matt Asiata MIN at Chi |
| 24. | Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Pit |
| 25. | *Theo Riddick DET at Ari Note: ***Reggie Bush out this week.*** |
| 26. | *Bryce Brown BUF at Mia Note: A good showing for Brown was tainted by a red zone fumble that went for a touchback for the Chiefs, which is one of the reasons why he's had trouble establishing a regular workload in his career. Fred Jackson likely out Thursday night. |
| 27. | Trent Richardson IND vs. NE |
| 28. | Terrance West CLE vs. Hou Note: Even though all three Cleveland running backs scored last Thursday, West had by far the most carries. For me, he's the one to own this week. |
| 29. | Roy Helu WAS vs. TB |
| 30. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Chi Note: (Lower back) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 31. | Ben Tate CLE vs. Hou |
| 32. | Benny Cunningham STL vs. Den |
| 33. | *Anthony Dixon BUF at Mia Note: Fred Jackson likely out Thursday night. |
| 34. | *Montee Ball DEN at StL Note: (Groin) Expected to return last week after being a game-day scratch last week. Full practice Wednesday. ***Will be the backup this week behind C.J. Anderson.*** |
| 35. | Darren McFadden OAK at SD |
| 36. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Atl Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 37. | *Lamar Miller MIA vs. Buf Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Tuesday, but expects to play Thursday - once again, how much he'll play is the real question. Limited all week but listed as probable. |
| 38. | *Rashad Jennings NYG vs. SF Note: (Knee) Should take part in team drills this week. Should return to action this week, but was limited in Thursday's practice, leading coach Tom Coughlin afterward to say that he doesn't expect Jennings to have a full workload. |
| 39. | Jonas Gray NE at Ind |
| 40. | *Branden Oliver SD vs. Oak Note: I'm assuming that the gloves are off with Mathews, and that Oliver will resume a reserve role. |
| 41. | *Charles Sims TB at Was Note: More carries than Rainey in his debut, but then lost a fumble in the loss to the Falcons. |
| 42. | Andre Williams NYG vs. SF |
| 43. | LeGarrette Blount PIT at Ten |
| 44. | *Damien Williams MIA vs. Buf Note: Showed well against the Lions last week, could play a bigger role going forward. |
| 45. | James Starks GB vs. Phi |
| 46. | Chris Polk PHI at GB |
| 47. | Carlos Hyde SF at NYG |
| 48. | *Jonathan Grimes HOU at Cle Note: ***Should get a little more action behind Alfred Blue with Foster out this week.*** |
| 49. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Buf |
| 50. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. Cin |
| 51. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Atl Note: Stuck in a timeshare, coughed up a fumble and saw Stewart get the goal line carries. (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but is expected to practice Friday. ***Full participant Friday.*** |
| 52. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Car |
| 53. | Knile Davis KC vs. Sea |
| 54. | *Stepfan Taylor ARZ vs. Det Note: (Calf) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 55. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Car |
| 56. | Donald Brown SD vs. Oak |
| 57. | *Shonn Greene TEN vs. Pit Note: Buried after losing a goal line fumble in the first quarter last week. Don't worry, Leon Washington still was there to help troll Bishop Sankey's owners. |
| 58. | Antone Smith ATL at Car |
| 59. | Juwan Thompson DEN at StL |
| 60. | Robert Turbin SEA at KC |
| 61. | De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. Sea |
| 62. | Marion Grice ARZ vs. Det |
| 63. | Maurice Jones-Drew OAK at SD |
| 64. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI vs. Min |
| 65. | *Fozzy Whittaker CAR vs. Atl |
| 66. | Brandon Bolden NE at Ind |
| 67. | Dan Herron IND vs. NE |
| 68. | Ronnie Brown SD vs. Oak |
| 69. | *Dexter McCluster TEN vs. Pit Note: Bruised knee. Limited practice Thursday. ***Some practice Saturday, listed as questionable for Monday.*** |
| 70. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at NO Note: (Hip/Clavicle) Did not practice Thursday, likely to miss Sunday's game. ***Officially out.*** |
| 71. | *Khiry Robinson NO vs. Cin Note: Still sitting out practice. |
| 72. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. Cin Note: Still sitting out practice. |
| 73. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Mia Note: (Groin) Limited practice Tuesday. Played 27 snaps in his first game back last week. Unlikely to play Thursday night. |
| 74. | *Doug Martin TB at Was Note: (Ankle) Returned to practice Thursday. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 75. | *Reggie Bush DET at Ari Note: Appeared to aggravate his ankle injury in the win over the Dolphins after some productive early touches in the game. Didn't practice Wednesday, could remain sidelined for a while. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 76. | *Arian Foster HOU at Cle Note: (Groin) Remains day-to-day, but the initial expectation is that he'll play. Going to be a game-time decision. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 77. | *Peyton Hillis NYG vs. SF Note: Left with a concussion. Did not practice Thursday. ***Placed on IR.*** |
| 78. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at StL Note: Out two-to-three weeks with a mid-foot sprain. |
| 79. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Chi Note: Awaiting a Monday hearing on the grievance filed by the Players Association to determine whether he'll be reinstated. ***Refused to attend a disciplinary hearing held Friday - though given the grievance is due Monday, it's odd that the NFL went forward with their hearing Friday.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ten |
| 2. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at StL |
| 3. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Phi |
| 4. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Ari Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially probable.*** |
| 5. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at GB |
| 6. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Phi |
| 7. | Julio Jones ATL at Car |
| 8. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at StL |
| 9. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Min |
| 10. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. NE |
| 11. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. TB |
| 12. | Golden Tate DET at Ari |
| 13. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Atl |
| 14. | Mike Evans TB at Was |
| 15. | Julian Edelman NE at Ind |
| 16. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Cle |
| 17. | A.J. Green CIN at NO |
| 18. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Min Note: Injured his ankle late in the loss to the Packers. Bears coach Marc Trestman is 'very optimistic' that Marshall will be able to play against the Vikings. Did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 19. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. SF |
| 20. | Vincent Jackson TB at Was |
| 21. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Mia Note: (Groin) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. After being a late decision last week,Watkins got 10 targets in the loss to the Chiefs. Listed as probable. |
| 22. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Cin |
| 23. | Anquan Boldin SF at NYG Note: Established now as the first option for Kaepernick, but it's still a case of Boldin getting a plurality and not a clear advantage. |
| 24. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Ten |
| 25. | *Brandon LaFell NE at Ind Note: Not present at the media portion of Tuesday's practice due to strep throat. Not listed on the injury report. |
| 26. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. NE |
| 27. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Buf |
| 28. | Andre Johnson HOU at Cle |
| 29. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Det |
| 30. | Roddy White ATL at Car |
| 31. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. TB |
| 32. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at GB Note: Was Matthews' monster game against the Panthers a case of a great matchup, or chemistry with Sanchez? Either way, he's still second to Maclin for me, but far above Riley Cooper. |
| 33. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at NO |
| 34. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Cin |
| 35. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Oak |
| 36. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. SF |
| 37. | Michael Crabtree SF at NYG |
| 38. | Davante Adams GB vs. Phi |
| 39. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Buf |
| 40. | *Andrew Hawkins CLE vs. Hou Note: (Thigh/Knee) Did not practice Tuesday after missing the Thursday night game. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 41. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Pit |
| 42. | John Brown ARZ vs. Det |
| 43. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at KC Note: (Ankle) Just six targets last week after heavier volume earlier. |
| 44. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Pit |
| 45. | Marques Colston NO vs. Cin |
| 46. | Kenny Britt STL vs. Den |
| 47. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Sea |
| 48. | Steve Johnson SF at NYG |
| 49. | Greg Jennings MIN at Chi |
| 50. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Det Note: Played 58 snaps last week, but still had only four targets. |
| 51. | Wes Welker DEN at StL |
| 52. | Markus Wheaton PIT at Ten |
| 53. | James Jones OAK at SD |
| 54. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Oak |
| 55. | Riley Cooper PHI at GB |
| 56. | Jermaine Kearse SEA at KC |
| 57. | *Harry Douglas ATL at Car Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Expected to play.*** |
| 58. | Travis Benjamin CLE vs. Hou |
| 59. | *Preston Parker NYG vs. SF Note: Is Parker playing a bigger role in the offense, or was his heightened activity a function of avoiding Richard Sherman? |
| 60. | Miles Austin CLE vs. Hou |
| 61. | Andre Holmes OAK at SD |
| 62. | Louis Murphy TB at Was |
| 63. | Robert Woods BUF at Mia |
| 64. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN at Chi |
| 65. | Brice Butler OAK at SD |
| 66. | Paul Richardson SEA at KC |
| 67. | Brandon Lloyd SF at NYG |
| 68. | Chris Hogan BUF at Mia |
| 69. | Greg Little CIN at NO |
| 70. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Buf |
| 71. | Corey Fuller DET at Ari |
| 72. | *Jerricho Cotchery CAR vs. Atl Note: ***(Hamstring) Listed as probable.*** |
| 73. | Tavon Austin STL vs. Den |
| 74. | Kenbrell Thompkins OAK at SD |
| 75. | Andre Roberts WAS vs. TB |
| 76. | Taylor Gabriel CLE vs. Hou |
| 77. | Corey Washington NYG vs. SF |
| 78. | *Devin Hester ATL at Car Note: Added injury to insult - after dropping a relatively easy potential touchdown, Hester left with an injured ankle. ***Expected to play.*** |
| 79. | Jeremy Ross DET at Ari |
| 80. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Pit |
| 81. | Derek Hagan TEN vs. Pit |
| 82. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. NE |
| 83. | Hakeem Nicks IND vs. NE |
| 84. | Eddie Royal SD vs. Oak |
| 85. | Jarius Wright MIN at Chi |
| 86. | Danny Amendola NE at Ind |
| 87. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. Sea Note: (Groin) Limited at practice. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 88. | Jarrett Boykin GB vs. Phi |
| 89. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Hou |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Ind |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Cin |
| 3. | Julius Thomas DEN at StL |
| 4. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Atl |
| 5. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. NE |
| 6. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. Sea Note: Fasano (knee) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, opening the door for Kelce to get more snaps. |
| 7. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Oak |
| 8. | Mychal Rivera OAK at SD Note: Rivera has 21 catches and three touchdowns over the last three weeks. |
| 9. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. TB |
| 10. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. Min Note: (Ribs) Entered the Sunday night game as questionable but played, catching two passes for 45 yards. Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 11. | Coby Fleener IND vs. NE |
| 12. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Phi Note: Caught a touchdown among his five targets. |
| 13. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. SF |
| 14. | Jared Cook STL vs. Den |
| 15. | *Charles Clay MIA vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited in Tuesday's practice. Listed as active. |
| 16. | Heath Miller PIT at Ten |
| 17. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at Was |
| 18. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN at Chi Note: Returning from a sports hernia this week. Limited Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Could have limited snaps in his first week back.*** |
| 19. | Niles Paul WAS vs. TB |
| 20. | *Eric Ebron DET at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 21. | Tim Wright NE at Ind |
| 22. | Scott Chandler BUF at Mia |
| 23. | Vernon Davis SF at NYG |
| 24. | *Brent Celek PHI at GB Note: Injured his ankle Monday night, but had a huge target night. Getting more snaps than Ertz the last few weeks. Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 25. | John Carlson ARZ vs. Det |
| 26. | *Jermaine Gresham CIN at NO Note: (Thigh) Sat out Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 27. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Phi |
| 28. | Garrett Graham HOU at Cle |
| 29. | Zach Ertz PHI at GB Note: Just three targets on 31 snaps in the Monday night win. |
| 30. | *Joseph Fauria DET at Ari Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 31. | Ladarius Green SD vs. Oak |
| 32. | Chase Ford MIN at Chi |
| 33. | Levine Toilolo ATL at Car |
| 34. | Jim Dray CLE vs. Hou |
| 35. | *Cooper Helfet SEA at KC Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 36. | Daniel Fells NYG vs. SF |
| 37. | Ben Watson NO vs. Cin |
| 38. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Ari Note: (Foot) Played but aggravated his foot injury in the win over the Dolphins. |
| 39. | Josh Hill NO vs. Cin |
| 40. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Pit Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Ravens. Did not practice Thursday - plays Monday night if he can go. ***Listed as questionable, has to meet with a neurologist still.*** |
| 41. | *Luke Willson SEA at KC Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Giants. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 42. | *Anthony Fasano KC vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Didn't practice at all this week.*** |
| 43. | *Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Hou Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday. Did not practice Thursday. ***Status for the rest of the season is in question.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Ind |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ten |
| 3. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at StL |
| 4. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Phi |
| 5. | *Calvin Johnson DET at Ari Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially probable.*** |
| 6. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Min |
| 7. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Cin |
| 8. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at GB |
| 9. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Phi |
| 10. | Julio Jones ATL at Car |
| 11. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at StL |
| 12. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. Phi |
| 13. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at KC Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Strong practice Friday, but listed as questionable. Teammates and friends say he expects to play.*** |
| 14. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Min |
| 15. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. NE |
| 16. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. TB |
| 17. | Golden Tate DET at Ari |
| 18. | Julius Thomas DEN at StL |
| 19. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Atl |
| 20. | Mike Evans TB at Was |
| 21. | Julian Edelman NE at Ind |
| 22. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Cle |
| 23. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Sea |
| 24. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Ten |
| 25. | Ahmad Bradshaw IND vs. NE |
| 26. | LeSean McCoy PHI at GB |
| 27. | A.J. Green CIN at NO |
| 28. | *Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Min Note: Injured his ankle late in the loss to the Packers. Bears coach Marc Trestman is 'very optimistic' that Marshall will be able to play against the Vikings. Did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but listed as probable.*** |
| 29. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. SF |
| 30. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Atl |
| 31. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. NE |
| 32. | Shane Vereen NE at Ind |
| 33. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Cle Note: ***Starting in place of Arian Foster this week.*** |
| 34. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NO Note: ***Gio Bernard is officially out again this week.*** |
| 35. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Det Note: (Foot) Limited participant Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 36. | Vincent Jackson TB at Was |
| 37. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Cin |
| 38. | Anquan Boldin SF at NYG Note: Established now as the first option for Kaepernick, but it's still a case of Boldin getting a plurality and not a clear advantage. |
| 39. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Ten |
| 40. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Cin Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable, and Thomas/Robinson/Baker all out.*** |
| 41. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. TB |
| 42. | Bobby Rainey TB at Was |
| 43. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Chi Note: (Lower back) Limited in Thursday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 44. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. NE |
| 45. | Mike Wallace MIA vs. Buf |
| 46. | Andre Johnson HOU at Cle |
| 47. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Det |
| 48. | Roddy White ATL at Car |
| 49. | *Brandon LaFell NE at Ind Note: Not present at the media portion of Tuesday's practice due to strep throat. Not listed on the injury report. |
| 50. | Darren Sproles PHI at GB |
| 51. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Mia Note: (Groin) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. After being a late decision last week,Watkins got 10 targets in the loss to the Chiefs. Listed as probable. |
| 52. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. Sea Note: Fasano (knee) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, opening the door for Kelce to get more snaps. |
| 53. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Oak |
| 54. | *Frank Gore SF at NYG Note: (Hip) Limited in Wednesday's practice, full practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 55. | *C.J. Anderson DEN at StL Note: Could have a huge role this week with Ronnie Hillman out - it depends some on what happens with Montee Ball.***Named the starter ahead of Montee Ball.*** |
| 56. | Terrance West CLE vs. Hou Note: Even though all three Cleveland running backs scored last Thursday, West had by far the most carries. For me, he's the one to own this week. |
| 57. | Steven Jackson ATL at Car |
| 58. | Tre Mason STL vs. Den |
| 59. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. TB |
| 60. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at GB Note: Was Matthews' monster game against the Panthers a case of a great matchup, or chemistry with Sanchez? Either way, he's still second to Maclin for me, but far above Riley Cooper. |
| 61. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at NO |
| 62. | Kenny Stills NO vs. Cin |
| 63. | Keenan Allen SD vs. Oak |
| 64. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. SF |
| 65. | Michael Crabtree SF at NYG |
| 66. | Mychal Rivera OAK at SD Note: Rivera has 21 catches and three touchdowns over the last three weeks. |
| 67. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. TB |
| 68. | *Martellus Bennett CHI vs. Min Note: (Ribs) Entered the Sunday night game as questionable but played, catching two passes for 45 yards. Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 69. | Bishop Sankey TEN vs. Pit |
| 70. | Andre Williams NYG vs. SF |
| 71. | Trent Richardson IND vs. NE |
| 72. | Roy Helu WAS vs. TB |
| 73. | *Branden Oliver SD vs. Oak Note: I'm assuming that the gloves are off with Mathews, and that Oliver will resume a reserve role. |
| 74. | *Joique Bell DET at Ari Note: ***Reggie Bush out this week.*** |
| 75. | Ben Tate CLE vs. Hou |
| 76. | *Rashad Jennings NYG vs. SF Note: (Knee) Should take part in team drills this week. Should return to action this week, but was limited in Thursday's practice, leading coach Tom Coughlin afterward to say that he doesn't expect Jennings to have a full workload. |
| 77. | Benny Cunningham STL vs. Den |
| 78. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Det Note: Played 58 snaps last week, but still had only four targets. |
| 79. | Davante Adams GB vs. Phi |
| 80. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Buf |
| 81. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Pit |
| 82. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at KC Note: (Ankle) Just six targets last week after heavier volume earlier. |
| 83. | Justin Hunter TEN vs. Pit |
| 84. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Mia Note: (Groin) Limited practice Tuesday. Played 27 snaps in his first game back last week. Unlikely to play Thursday night. |
| 85. | *Montee Ball DEN at StL Note: (Groin) Expected to return last week after being a game-day scratch last week. Full practice Wednesday. ***Will be the backup this week behind C.J. Anderson.*** |
| 86. | Darren McFadden OAK at SD |
| 87. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Atl Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 88. | *Theo Riddick DET at Ari Note: ***Reggie Bush out this week.*** |
| 89. | Matt Asiata MIN at Chi |
| 90. | Marques Colston NO vs. Cin |
| 91. | Kenny Britt STL vs. Den |
| 92. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Sea |
| 93. | Steve Johnson SF at NYG |
| 94. | Greg Jennings MIN at Chi |
| 95. | Coby Fleener IND vs. NE |
| 96. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. Phi Note: Caught a touchdown among his five targets. |
| 97. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. SF |
| 98. | Jared Cook STL vs. Den |
| 99. | *Anthony Dixon BUF at Mia Note: Fred Jackson likely out Thursday night. |
| 100. | *Lamar Miller MIA vs. Buf Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Tuesday, but expects to play Thursday - once again, how much he'll play is the real question. Limited all week but listed as probable. |
| 101. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Hou |
| 102. | *Charles Sims TB at Was Note: More carries than Rainey in his debut, but then lost a fumble in the loss to the Falcons. |
| 103. | *Damien Williams MIA vs. Buf Note: Showed well against the Lions last week, could play a bigger role going forward. |
| 104. | *Bryce Brown BUF at Mia Note: A good showing for Brown was tainted by a red zone fumble that went for a touchback for the Chiefs, which is one of the reasons why he's had trouble establishing a regular workload in his career. Fred Jackson likely out Thursday night. |
| 105. | Jonas Gray NE at Ind |
| 106. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. Cin |
| 107. | *Reggie Bush DET at Ari Note: Appeared to aggravate his ankle injury in the win over the Dolphins after some productive early touches in the game. Didn't practice Wednesday, could remain sidelined for a while. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 108. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Oak Note: (Knee) Practiced last Wednesday during the bye week. Should return to action, but what role will he have? Full practice Wednesday and Thursday.***Officially listed as probable.*** |
| 109. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at NO Note: (Hip/Clavicle) Did not practice Thursday, likely to miss Sunday's game. ***Officially out.*** |
| 110. | *Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Hou Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday. Did not practice Thursday. ***Status for the rest of the season is in question.*** |
| 111. | *Arian Foster HOU at Cle Note: (Groin) Remains day-to-day, but the initial expectation is that he'll play. Going to be a game-time decision. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Ind |
| 2. | Phil Dawson SF at NYG |
| 3. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. NE |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Phi |
| 5. | Cody Parkey PHI at GB |
| 6. | Shayne Graham NO vs. Cin |
| 7. | Brandon McManus DEN at StL |
| 8. | Matt Bryant ATL at Car |
| 9. | Mike Nugent CIN at NO |
| 10. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. Min |
| 11. | Nick Novak SD vs. Oak |
| 12. | Kai Forbath WAS vs. TB |
| 13. | Blair Walsh MIN at Chi |
| 14. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Den |
| 15. | Steven Hauschka SEA at KC |
| 16. | Graham Gano CAR vs. Atl |
| 17. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Mia |
| 18. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. Det Note: Had his first miss of his career, from 53 yards, in the win over the Rams. |
| 19. | Caleb Sturgis MIA vs. Buf |
| 20. | Patrick Murray TB at Was |
| 21. | Billy Cundiff CLE vs. Hou Note: Missed from 44 to break a long streak, but wind was a factor Thursday night. |
| 22. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Ten Note: Costly 23-yard miss in the loss to the Jets. |
| 23. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at SD |
| 24. | Matt Prater DET at Ari |
| 25. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Sea |
| 26. | Josh Brown NYG vs. SF |
| 27. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Pit |
| 28. | Randy Bullock HOU at Cle |
Defenses
| 1. | Detroit Lions at Ari |
| 2. | Denver Broncos at StL |
| 3. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Det |
| 4. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Sea |
| 5. | *Miami Dolphins vs. Buf Note: Cortland Finnegan has an ankle injury. |
| 6. | *San Diego Chargers vs. Oak Note: Melvin Ingram (hip) will return to practice this week. |
| 7. | *Seattle Seahawks at KC Note: Brandon Mebane (hamstring) is out for the season. Bobby Wagner (toe) will run on the ground for the first time since his Week 1 injury. |
| 8. | Buffalo Bills at Mia |
| 9. | New Orleans Saints vs. Cin |
| 10. | *San Francisco 49ers at NYG Note: Lots of news here. Patrick Willis (toe) is out for the season. Aldon Smith has been reinstated from his suspension. Ray McDonald has avoided charges on his domestic violence incident. NaVorro Bowman (knee) could receive clearance to start practicing Wednesday. |
| 11. | *Cleveland Browns vs. Hou Note: Tashaun Gipson missed practice after complaining of headaches. |
| 12. | New York Giants vs. SF |
| 13. | Cincinnati Bengals at NO |
| 14. | Green Bay Packers vs. Phi |
| 15. | *Houston Texans at Cle Note: Brian Cushing (knee) is expected to return this week, as will Johnathan Joseph (concussion). |
| 16. | *Carolina Panthers vs. Atl Note: Star Lotulelei (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Falcons. |
| 17. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Ten Note: Ike Taylor, Ryan Shazier and Troy Polamalu will all miss Monday night's game. |
| 18. | Chicago Bears vs. Min |
| 19. | *Washington Redskins vs. TB Note: Barry Cofield (ankle) will be activated from the IR-to-return list. |
| 20. | Philadelphia Eagles at GB |
| 21. | Minnesota Vikings at Chi |
| 22. | Indianapolis Colts vs. NE |
| 23. | Atlanta Falcons at Car |
| 24. | Oakland Raiders at SD |
| 25. | New England Patriots at Ind |
| 26. | St. Louis Rams vs. Den |
| 27. | Tennessee Titans vs. Pit |
| 28. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Was |
