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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Det |
2. | Drew Brees NO vs. NYG |
3. | Cam Newton CAR at Ind |
4. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. GB Note: After Stafford's second INT against Carolina, I saw a few beat writers calling for his benching, on account of his broken finger. Good thing the Lions weren't following on Twitter at the time. |
5. | *Tom Brady NE at Phi Note: Took awhile to get going Monday night. Also dealing with a bone bruise near his right elbow. |
6. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Mia |
7. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at KC Note: Going to play through a broken thumb - practiced Monday. Practiced on a limited basis Wednesday. **Practiced all week.** |
8. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den Note: Rivers's bout with the derps didn't occur until the critical late portion of the game, when he tossed two head-scratching picks. |
9. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Min |
10. | Eli Manning NYG at NO |
11. | Tim Tebow DEN at SD |
12. | Matt Moore MIA at Dal Note: Fantasy production was down last week after the first half, because the Dolphins got up so much early. |
13. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. SF |
14. | Josh Freeman TB at Ten Note: Coming off of a career high against the Packers. |
15. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Buf Note: Simply awful against Denver, but I think he bounces back with the extra prep time and the shaky opponent. The Jets had Mark Brunell take some snaps in |
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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Det |
2. | Drew Brees NO vs. NYG |
3. | Cam Newton CAR at Ind |
4. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. GB Note: After Stafford's second INT against Carolina, I saw a few beat writers calling for his benching, on account of his broken finger. Good thing the Lions weren't following on Twitter at the time. |
5. | *Tom Brady NE at Phi Note: Took awhile to get going Monday night. Also dealing with a bone bruise near his right elbow. |
6. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Mia |
7. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at KC Note: Going to play through a broken thumb - practiced Monday. Practiced on a limited basis Wednesday. **Practiced all week.** |
8. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den Note: Rivers's bout with the derps didn't occur until the critical late portion of the game, when he tossed two head-scratching picks. |
9. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Min |
10. | Eli Manning NYG at NO |
11. | Tim Tebow DEN at SD |
12. | Matt Moore MIA at Dal Note: Fantasy production was down last week after the first half, because the Dolphins got up so much early. |
13. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. SF |
14. | Josh Freeman TB at Ten Note: Coming off of a career high against the Packers. |
15. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Buf Note: Simply awful against Denver, but I think he bounces back with the extra prep time and the shaky opponent. The Jets had Mark Brunell take some snaps in practice with the first-team, obstensibly for motivational purposes. However, think of it this way - it's also functional, in that if Sanchez starts throwing more pick-sixes, at least they'll have a more viable Brunell in reserve. |
16. | *Carson Palmer OAK vs. Chi Note: Downgrading some because of the injuries to the wide receivers. |
17. | *Vince Young PHI vs. NE Note: Vick's status for this week still is uncertain. Vick sat out Wednesday's practice, with Young taking all the first-team reps. |
18. | *Matt Leinart HOU at Jac Note: Matt Schaub isn't yet officially out for the season, but Leinart is taking over for presumably the bulk of the season, if not all the regular season. |
19. | *Tarvaris Jackson SEA vs. Was Note: (Chest) Limited in practice Wednesday. *Listed as probable.* |
20. | *Christian Ponder MIN at Atl Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *Full practice Friday.* |
21. | Alex Smith SF at Bal |
22. | *Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle Note: Good yardage against the Ravens, but three costly INTs. Limited Wednesday with a sore right shoulder. **Full practice Thursday and Friday, listed as probable.** |
23. | Sam Bradford STL vs. Ari Note: Sacked five times, lost two fumbles, gave up an interception - he's lost Roger Saffold for the season. |
24. | *Matt Hasselbeck TEN vs. TB Note: No structural damage to his elbow - if he can play, he'll start ahead of Jake Locker, who rallied the team after Hasselbeck's injury. Went through a limited practice Wednesday, but vowed that he'll be able to start Sunday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
25. | *Colt McCoy CLE at Cin Note: Hurt his shoulder in the win over the Jaguars. |
26. | Rex Grossman WAS at Sea |
27. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at NYJ |
28. | *John Skelton ARZ at StL Note: Benched in favor of Richard Bartel against the Niners, but it'll either be he or Kevin Kolb starting this week. |
29. | *Caleb Hanie CHI at Oak Note: The starter for the Bears now that Jay Cutler is out. After losing out on Orton, the Bears signed Josh McCown to back Hanie up. |
30. | *Curtis Painter IND vs. Car Note: Still might get benched in favor of Dan Orlovsky this week. Will get the start again this week. |
31. | Tyler Palko KC vs. Pit |
32. | Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. Hou |
33. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ at StL Note: (Toe) Optimistic that he'll be able to play this week. If so, he'll face a Rams defense that just lost their 10th DB to injury. *** LIMITED ALL WEEK - STATUS UNCERTAIN. *** |
34. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NE Note: (Ribs) Status for this week still uncertain. Sat out Wednesday's practice. *Didn't practice all week, unlikely to play.* |
35. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. TB Note: Locker was fantastic (9 of 10) after taking over for Hasselbeck, but won't start unless Hasselbeck can't go because of his elbow. |
36. | *Kyle Orton KC vs. Pit Note: Waived by the Broncos - might the Bears or Chiefs be interested? Claimed off waivers by the Chiefs. |
37. | *Jay Cutler CHI at Oak Note: Broken right thumb - out indefinitely. |
Running Backs
1. | Arian Foster HOU at Jac |
2. | *Matt Forte CHI at Oak Note: How much will Forte's workload spike with Cutler out? Dealing with a minor shoulder injury, but wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report. |
3. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NE |
4. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Mia Note: Absence of fullback Tommy Fiammetta felt last week. |
5. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Min |
6. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at KC |
7. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Hou |
8. | Michael Bush OAK vs. Chi |
9. | Ray Rice BAL vs. SF |
10. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Ari |
11. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Was |
12. | *Frank Gore SF at Bal Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday, but made it through the game last week without setbacks. Listed as probable for Thursday night's game. |
13. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. TB Note: Back to his new-old shutdown ways against the Falcons last week. |
14. | Cedric Benson CIN vs. Cle |
15. | LeGarrette Blount TB at Ten Note: Had the TD run of the year, but 17-for-53 otherwise. |
16. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Phi Note: Finally had a 20-carry game. |
17. | *Kevin Smith DET vs. GB Note: What a huge breakout - sure, it was against Carolina, but still, the Lions have found their #1 back. |
18. | Donald Brown IND vs. Car Note: Addai could muck things up, but I really like this start if the Colts give Brown the carries. |
19. | *Beanie Wells ARZ at StL Note: (Knee) Limited workload - game on turf coming up. Limited practice Wednesday, which isn't a surprise given that the Cardinals are actively trying to limit his snaps overall. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
20. | Reggie Bush MIA at Dal |
21. | *Willis McGahee DEN at SD |
22. | *Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Ribs) Didn't practice Monday, though the team believes that Greene will play against the Bills. Practiced Wednesday, looks like he'll play. |
23. | Darren Sproles NO vs. NYG |
24. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Ind Note: Very active in the passing game against the Lions. |
25. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ Note: Big bump with Jackson out for the season, though we're still a little wary that the Bills won't use him in goal line packages because of his lack of size. |
26. | Mike Tolbert SD vs. Den |
27. | *Toby Gerhart MIN at Atl Note: Even if Peterson doesn't play, don't look for Gerhart to take on a full feature-back role - instead, look for him to share carries with Percy Harvin. ***Officially starting with Peterson out.*** |
28. | Ben Tate HOU at Jac |
29. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ind Note: Ran well - just not enough. Ten carries for 73 yards. |
30. | Roy Helu Jr. WAS at Sea |
31. | *Peyton Hillis CLE at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Already declared out again this week against the Bengals - bless the Browns for stating their intentions early, at least. *** And nevermind, he's now a game-time decision yet expected play. A big muddle now at RB for the Browns. ****** LAST SECOND UPGRADE - HARDESTY TIGHTENED UP IN WARMUPS. *** |
32. | Mark Ingram NO vs. NYG |
33. | Brandon Jacobs NYG at NO Note: Once again didn't accomplish much with Bradshaw out - OL really struggling to open holes. |
34. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Two fumbles, one lost against the Bears. Limited Wednesday with a knee issue, but expects to be at full capacity Thursday. *** Didn't practice Thursday, but then practiced fully Friday. Listed as probable. ******* LATE REPORT THAT TOLBERT WILL START AND MATHEWS WILL BE LIMITED. **** |
35. | Jackie Battle KC vs. Pit |
36. | Ryan Grant GB at Det |
37. | *Joe McKnight NYJ vs. Buf Note: Would get the majority of the carries if Shonn Greene can't go. How much will the Jets use McKnight with LDT out but with Greene returning? |
38. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at Cin Note: Hardesty could come back this week, and if he does, he'll start over Ogbonnaya. *** BOTH HILLIS AND HARDESTY RETURN THIS WEEK. *** |
39. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Dal Note: Had 15 carries last week, but it was Reggie Bush with the touchdown. |
40. | Marion Barber CHI at Oak |
41. | *James Starks GB at Det Note: (Knee) Was able to practice Tuesday. Participated in an 'up-tempo' walkthrough Wednesday, will be a game-time decision Thursday. |
42. | Javon Ringer TEN vs. TB |
43. | Lance Ball DEN at SD |
44. | Maurice Morris DET vs. GB |
45. | Kendall Hunter SF at Bal |
46. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. Pit |
47. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice on Tuesday. Listed as questionable, but expected to play. |
48. | Kregg Lumpkin TB at Ten |
49. | Bernard Scott CIN vs. Cle |
50. | Justin Forsett SEA vs. Was |
51. | Delone Carter IND vs. Car |
52. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. NYG |
53. | Isaac Redman PIT at KC |
54. | Ricky Williams BAL vs. SF |
55. | Phillip Tanner DAL vs. Mia |
56. | *Johnny White BUF at NYJ Note: Possible goal line back with Fred Jackson out, if the Bills don't trust Spiller? |
57. | Derrick Ward HOU at Jac |
58. | *Ryan Torain WAS at Sea Note: 'Started' but had fewer carries than both Choice and Helu and was less productive than Helu. |
59. | Danny Woodhead NE at Phi Note: Took over the change-of-pace role from Ridley. |
60. | *D.J. Ware NYG at NO Note: Knocked out Sunday night with a concussion. *** Full participant in Friday and Saturday's practices, Bradshaw declared out again this week.*** |
61. | *Tashard Choice BUF at NYJ Note: Waived by the Redskins. Claimed off waivers by the Bills, and with Fred Jackson out, Choice might even suit up. *** Picking up the offense quickly, could have a role this week. *** |
62. | *Montario Hardesty CLE at Cin Note: (Calf) Browns are hopeful that Hardesty can play this week. Ogbonnaya's solid play against the Jags creates less urgency in the matter, however. Practiced Wednesday - if he can play Sunday, he will start. *** Officially listed as questionable, yet expected to start. ****** LAST SECOND DOWNGRADE - DIDN'T FEEL GOOD IN WARMUPS, AVAILABLE IF NEEDED, BUT MIGHT NOT PLAY. *** |
63. | Ronnie Brown PHI vs. NE |
64. | Keiland Williams DET vs. GB |
65. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at StL |
66. | *Joseph Addai IND vs. Car Note: (Hamstring) Expected to practice this week, could be back in the mix. *** Full practice Friday, but officially listed as questionable. *** |
67. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Min |
68. | Thomas Jones KC vs. Pit |
69. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Illness) Did not practice Tuesday. Could get more goal line carries if Greene can't go, though his fumble at the goal line last week won't help matters. Didn't practice Wednesday. |
70. | Mewelde Moore PIT at KC |
71. | Brian Leonard CIN vs. Cle |
72. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Min |
73. | *Evan Royster WAS at Sea Note: Signed by the Redskins off the practice squad - one step closer to being the next to steal carries. |
74. | Shane Vereen NE at Phi Note: Garbage time carries suggest he's passed Ridley on the depth chart. |
75. | Leon Washington SEA vs. Was |
76. | Anthony Dixon SF at Bal |
77. | Dion Lewis PHI vs. NE |
78. | Alfonso Smith ARZ at StL |
79. | Lex Hilliard MIA at Dal |
80. | Steve Slaton MIA at Dal |
81. | Curtis Brinkley SD vs. Den |
82. | Deji Karim JAC vs. Hou |
83. | Stevan Ridley NE at Phi Note: Didn't get any carries even in a blowout win - surpassed by both Woodhead and Shane Vereen now. |
84. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Atl Note: Grade 1 high ankle sprain with some ligament damage. He'll be in a walking boot for now, hopes to practice Friday. I'm operating under the assumption that he won't play. Officially ruled out. |
85. | *Kevin Faulk NE at Phi Note: (Knee) Inactive Monday night. |
86. | Chris Ivory NO vs. NYG |
87. | *Cadillac Williams STL vs. Ari Note: (Calf) Limited practice Wednesday. |
88. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. Chi Note: Left with a hamstring injury against the Vikes. Didn't practice Wednesday. *** Questionable after not practicing all week. *** |
89. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. Chi Note: (Foot) Didn't practice Wednesday, and the Raiders are saying they won't play him until he's 100 percent. *** Out again this week, could be out until Week 14. *** |
90. | *LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Suffered a setback and did not practice Tuesday. Didn't practice Wednesday either. ***Game-time decision, but unlikely to play.*** |
91. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ Note: (Calf injury) Bills coaching staff less optimistic than Jackson himself. Consider Jackson through-Bradshaw my 'don't know what will happen for now' cluster. Broken leg, out for the season. |
92. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at NO Note: (Foot) Could come back this week? Making progress, but still not cleared to practice. Looking increasingly doubtful for Monday night. *** Out again this week. *** |
93. | *Jahvid Best DET vs. GB Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Tuesday and apparently won't play again this week. Officially out for Thursday. *** OUT FOR THE SEASON *** |
Wide Receivers
1. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. GB Note: Sat out practice Tuesday with a sore ankle, but said afterward that he'd play Thursday. Listed as probable. |
2. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at StL |
3. | Steve Smith CAR at Ind |
4. | Mike Wallace PIT at KC |
5. | *Greg Jennings GB at Det Note: Sore knee, but practiced Tuesday and said he'd be able to play Thursday. |
6. | Jordy Nelson GB at Det |
7. | Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Ari |
8. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. Den Note: Went into beast mode one week after disappearing. |
9. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at NO |
10. | Roddy White ATL vs. Min Note: Had 14 targets last week. |
11. | *Wes Welker NE at Phi Note: The Chiefs tried to take away Welker, thus he only had three targets and Rob Gronkowski instead went to town against them. (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
12. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Mia |
13. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. SF |
14. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Dal Note: Had a touchdown taken off the board in the win over the Bills, leading to a grossly disappointing game. |
15. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Jac Note: (Hamstring) Practiced at full speed Monday and should finally return to action this week. 'Won't play 70 plays' but shouldn't be too limited. |
16. | Marques Colston NO vs. NYG |
17. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle Note: Pay attention to the practice reports, and not to coach Marvin Lewis' optimism. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Active this week. *** |
18. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NE Note: Played through a foot contusion Sunday night. Foot still swollen, did not practice Wednesday. *** PRACTICED LATER IN THE WEEK, ACTIVE, WITH MACLIN OUT. *** |
19. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Pit Note: Still getting plenty of targets, but almost all are underneath. |
20. | Antonio Brown PIT at KC |
21. | Plaxico Burress NYJ vs. Buf |
22. | Laurent Robinson DAL vs. Mia |
23. | Victor Cruz NYG at NO |
24. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. SF |
25. | Earl Bennett CHI at Oak |
26. | Jerome Simpson CIN vs. Cle |
27. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Buf |
28. | *Percy Harvin MIN at Atl Note: Could get more carries if Peterson can't play. (Ribs) Limited on Wednesday. *** Limited on Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
29. | Nate Burleson DET vs. GB |
30. | Mike Williams TB at Ten |
31. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Den |
32. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Sea |
33. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Car |
34. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Was |
35. | Titus Young DET vs. GB |
36. | Nate Washington TEN vs. TB |
37. | Steve Breaston KC vs. Pit |
38. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Was Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
39. | Early Doucet ARZ at StL |
40. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Min |
41. | Pierre Garcon IND vs. Car |
42. | Greg Little CLE at Cin |
43. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Min Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Active this week. *** |
44. | Eric Decker DEN at SD |
45. | Lance Moore NO vs. NYG |
46. | *Deion Branch NE at Phi Note: Left Monday night's game with hamstring tightness. *** Limited on Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
47. | Damian Williams TEN vs. TB |
48. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday. |
49. | James Jones GB at Det |
50. | *Michael Crabtree SF at Bal Note: (Foot) Limited participant in Monday's practice. |
51. | Jacoby Jones HOU at Jac |
52. | Chaz Schilens OAK vs. Chi Note: Could start opposite Moore if Heyward-Bey and Ford can't go. Only fully-healthy starter among the Oakland wideouts. |
53. | Josh Cribbs CLE at Cin |
54. | Kevin Walter HOU at Jac |
55. | Michael Jenkins MIN at Atl |
56. | Preston Parker TB at Ten |
57. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at KC |
58. | Robert Meachem NO vs. NYG |
59. | Andre Caldwell CIN vs. Cle |
60. | Andre Roberts ARZ at StL |
61. | Jason Hill JAC vs. Hou |
62. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at Cin |
63. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at SD |
64. | *Santana Moss WAS at Sea Note: (Hand) Will test his hand this week in catching drills to see if he can come back this week. Full practice Wednesday, might return this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
65. | *David Nelson BUF at NYJ Note: Briefly left last week's game after getting banged up. (Ankle/flu) Did not practice Wednesday. |
66. | Hines Ward PIT at KC |
67. | Roy Williams CHI at Oak |
68. | Arrelious Benn TB at Ten |
69. | Mike Thomas JAC vs. Hou |
70. | Davone Bess MIA at Dal |
71. | Jason Avant PHI vs. NE |
72. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Ind |
73. | Jon Baldwin KC vs. Pit |
74. | Steven Smith PHI vs. NE |
75. | Devery Henderson NO vs. NYG |
76. | Devin Aromashodu MIN at Atl |
77. | *Mario Manningham NYG at NO Note: (Knee) Missed practice Saturday, questionable for Monday night's game. |
78. | *Kyle Williams SF at Bal Note: Caught five passes for 54 yards and a touchdown last week, might see similar action this week if Edwards can't go. |
79. | Mike Williams SEA vs. Was |
80. | Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. Cle |
81. | Donald Driver GB at Det |
82. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Chi Note: Left with a scary neck injury against the Vikings and was wearing a neck brace Monday. Limited practice Friday. |
83. | *Emmanuel Sanders PIT at KC Note: (Knee) Returned to practice Monday, but is questionable at best for this weekend. Practiced Wednesday - prognosis looking better for this week. |
84. | Ted Ginn SF at Bal |
85. | Eddie Royal DEN at SD |
86. | Lavelle Hawkins TEN vs. TB |
87. | *Devin Hester CHI at Oak Note: *** Dealing with a shin injury, hopes to play but isn't guaranteed. *** |
88. | Ramses Barden NYG at NO |
89. | Johnny Knox CHI at Oak Note: Nice re-emergence last week, but not sustainable with Cutler out. |
90. | *Braylon Edwards SF at Bal Note: (Knee) Both he and Crabtree as per custom were limited Monday. However, he also sat out most of the second half last week. Listed as probable |
91. | Randall Cobb GB at Det |
92. | Brian Hartline MIA at Dal |
93. | Dezmon Briscoe TB at Ten |
94. | *Denarius Moore OAK vs. Chi Note: Just two targets after his previous two breakout games. Did not practice Wednesday, instead wearing a protective boot on his foot. *** Listed as questionable - all of the Raider wideouts have question marks. *** |
95. | Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Mia |
96. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. Ari |
97. | T.J. Houshmandzadeh OAK vs. Chi |
98. | *Donte Stallworth WAS at Sea Note: Has a role in the Redskins' passing game until Santana Moss returns or until Shanahan changes his mind again, whichever comes first. |
99. | Riley Cooper PHI vs. NE Note: Value depends upon Maclin's status. |
100. | Jarett Dillard JAC vs. Hou |
101. | Legedu Naanee CAR at Ind |
102. | Austin Collie IND vs. Car |
103. | Dane Sanzenbacher CHI at Oak |
104. | Patrick Crayton SD vs. Den |
105. | Matt Willis DEN at SD |
106. | Anthony Armstrong WAS at Sea |
107. | *Chad Ochocinco NE at Phi Note: (Hamstring) Out this week. |
108. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NE Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. *** OUT THIS WEEK. *** |
109. | *Naaman Roosevelt BUF at NYJ Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday. |
110. | *Ben Obomanu SEA vs. Was Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
111. | *Austin Pettis STL vs. Ari Note: Injured his knee in loss to the Seahawks. |
112. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Buf Note: Had a setback with his knee and didn't practice Tuesday. |
113. | *Jacoby Ford OAK vs. Chi |
114. | *Danario Alexander STL vs. Ari Note: Still has tightness in his hamstring. |
115. | *Lee Evans BAL vs. SF |
116. | *Brian Robiskie JAC vs. Hou |
117. | *Malcom Floyd SD vs. Den Note: (Hip) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as out again. *** |
118. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. Mia Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Tuesday, seems unlikely to play this week. Officially ruled out. |
119. | *Donald Jones BUF at NYJ Note: Out for the season with an ankle injury. |
Tight Ends
1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Phi |
2. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. NYG |
3. | Jermichael Finley GB at Det |
4. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Mia |
5. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Den |
6. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Min |
7. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. GB |
8. | Fred Davis WAS at Sea |
9. | Vernon Davis SF at Bal |
10. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Cle Note: No, I'm not bitter at all about that Calvin Johnson rule and review, why do you ask? |
11. | *Jake Ballard NYG at NO Note: Left last week with an elbow injury. |
12. | Brent Celek PHI vs. NE |
13. | Heath Miller PIT at KC |
14. | Aaron Hernandez NE at Phi Note: A decent night was both dwarfed by Rob Gronkowski's night and damaged by a drop in the end zone. I may or may not have lost one game by three points to the Gronkowski owner in my league - you be the judge. |
15. | Kellen Winslow TB at Ten |
16. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. SF |
17. | Owen Daniels HOU at Jac |
18. | Greg Olsen CAR at Ind |
19. | Jared Cook TEN vs. TB Note: Would Cook benefit more if Locker played next week? It sure seemed like it against the Falcons, though in fairness it was in a catch-up capacity. |
20. | Tony Scheffler DET vs. GB |
21. | Anthony Fasano MIA at Dal |
22. | Dustin Keller NYJ vs. Buf |
23. | Jacob Tamme IND vs. Car |
24. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Hou |
25. | Ben Watson CLE at Cin |
26. | Delanie Walker SF at Bal |
27. | Scott Chandler BUF at NYJ Note: Had 71 yards on five catches, six targets - but nothing in the end zone. Rare game against type. |
28. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. SF |
29. | Evan Moore CLE at Cin |
30. | Joel Dreessen HOU at Jac |
31. | Leonard Pope KC vs. Pit |
32. | Kevin Boss OAK vs. Chi |
33. | Zach Miller SEA vs. Was |
34. | Jeff King ARZ at StL |
35. | Randy McMichael SD vs. Den |
36. | Kellen Davis CHI at Oak |
37. | *Todd Heap ARZ at StL Note: (Hamstring) Able to practice Wednesday. |
38. | *Jeremy Shockey CAR at Ind Note: Not on the Wednesday injury report. |
39. | *Visanthe Shiancoe MIN at Atl Note: Aggravated the hamstring strain he suffered in practice last week. Did not practice Wednesday. |
40. | *Daniel Fells DEN at SD Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Jets. Limted in Wednesday's practice, but passed his post-concussion tests. |
41. | *Lance Kendricks STL vs. Ari Note: Suffered a mild concussion Sunday - mild, because it happened to him and not to you. Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
42. | *Dallas Clark IND vs. Car Note: Lower leg injury, unclear if he can come back. Out this week. |
43. | *Donald Lee CIN vs. Cle |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Arian Foster HOU at Jac |
2. | *Matt Forte CHI at Oak Note: How much will Forte's workload spike with Cutler out? Dealing with a minor shoulder injury, but wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report. |
3. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. GB Note: Sat out practice Tuesday with a sore ankle, but said afterward that he'd play Thursday. Listed as probable. |
4. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at StL |
5. | Steve Smith CAR at Ind |
6. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NE |
7. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Mia Note: Absence of fullback Tommy Fiammetta felt last week. |
8. | Mike Wallace PIT at KC |
9. | *Greg Jennings GB at Det Note: Sore knee, but practiced Tuesday and said he'd be able to play Thursday. |
10. | Jordy Nelson GB at Det |
11. | Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Ari |
12. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Phi |
13. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. Den Note: Went into beast mode one week after disappearing. |
14. | Ray Rice BAL vs. SF |
15. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Hou |
16. | Michael Bush OAK vs. Chi |
17. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Ari |
18. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Was |
19. | *Frank Gore SF at Bal Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday, but made it through the game last week without setbacks. Listed as probable for Thursday night's game. |
20. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at NO |
21. | Roddy White ATL vs. Min Note: Had 14 targets last week. |
22. | *Wes Welker NE at Phi Note: The Chiefs tried to take away Welker, thus he only had three targets and Rob Gronkowski instead went to town against them. (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
23. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. NYG |
24. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Min |
25. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at KC |
26. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. TB Note: Back to his new-old shutdown ways against the Falcons last week. |
27. | *Kevin Smith DET vs. GB Note: What a huge breakout - sure, it was against Carolina, but still, the Lions have found their #1 back. |
28. | Jermichael Finley GB at Det |
29. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Mia |
30. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. SF |
31. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Dal Note: Had a touchdown taken off the board in the win over the Bills, leading to a grossly disappointing game. |
32. | *Percy Harvin MIN at Atl Note: Could get more carries if Peterson can't play. (Ribs) Limited on Wednesday. *** Limited on Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
33. | *Andre Johnson HOU at Jac Note: (Hamstring) Practiced at full speed Monday and should finally return to action this week. 'Won't play 70 plays' but shouldn't be too limited. |
34. | Cedric Benson CIN vs. Cle |
35. | LeGarrette Blount TB at Ten Note: Had the TD run of the year, but 17-for-53 otherwise. |
36. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Two fumbles, one lost against the Bears. Limited Wednesday with a knee issue, but expects to be at full capacity Thursday. *** Didn't practice Thursday, but then practiced fully Friday. Listed as probable. ******* LATE REPORT THAT TOLBERT WILL START AND MATHEWS WILL BE LIMITED. **** |
37. | Darren Sproles NO vs. NYG |
38. | Reggie Bush MIA at Dal |
39. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Mia |
40. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Den |
41. | Marques Colston NO vs. NYG |
42. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NE Note: Played through a foot contusion Sunday night. Foot still swollen, did not practice Wednesday. *** PRACTICED LATER IN THE WEEK, ACTIVE, WITH MACLIN OUT. *** |
43. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Pit Note: Still getting plenty of targets, but almost all are underneath. |
44. | Antonio Brown PIT at KC |
45. | Donald Brown IND vs. Car Note: Addai could muck things up, but I really like this start if the Colts give Brown the carries. |
46. | Roy Helu Jr. WAS at Sea |
47. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Ind Note: Very active in the passing game against the Lions. |
48. | Mike Tolbert SD vs. Den |
49. | *Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at Cin Note: Hardesty could come back this week, and if he does, he'll start over Ogbonnaya. *** BOTH HILLIS AND HARDESTY RETURN THIS WEEK. *** |
50. | Plaxico Burress NYJ vs. Buf |
51. | Laurent Robinson DAL vs. Mia |
52. | Victor Cruz NYG at NO |
53. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. SF |
54. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Min |
55. | *Beanie Wells ARZ at StL Note: (Knee) Limited workload - game on turf coming up. Limited practice Wednesday, which isn't a surprise given that the Cardinals are actively trying to limit his snaps overall. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
56. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Phi Note: Finally had a 20-carry game. |
57. | *Willis McGahee DEN at SD |
58. | Ben Tate HOU at Jac |
59. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ind Note: Ran well - just not enough. Ten carries for 73 yards. |
60. | *Joe McKnight NYJ vs. Buf Note: Would get the majority of the carries if Shonn Greene can't go. How much will the Jets use McKnight with LDT out but with Greene returning? |
61. | Earl Bennett CHI at Oak |
62. | Jerome Simpson CIN vs. Cle |
63. | Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Buf |
64. | Nate Burleson DET vs. GB |
65. | Mike Williams TB at Ten |
66. | *Mario Manningham NYG at NO Note: (Knee) Missed practice Saturday, questionable for Monday night's game. |
67. | *Denarius Moore OAK vs. Chi Note: Just two targets after his previous two breakout games. Did not practice Wednesday, instead wearing a protective boot on his foot. *** Listed as questionable - all of the Raider wideouts have question marks. *** |
68. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Den |
69. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Sea |
70. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. GB |
71. | Fred Davis WAS at Sea |
72. | Vernon Davis SF at Bal |
73. | Mark Ingram NO vs. NYG |
74. | Brandon Jacobs NYG at NO Note: Once again didn't accomplish much with Bradshaw out - OL really struggling to open holes. |
75. | Jackie Battle KC vs. Pit |
76. | Ryan Grant GB at Det |
77. | *Toby Gerhart MIN at Atl Note: Even if Peterson doesn't play, don't look for Gerhart to take on a full feature-back role - instead, look for him to share carries with Percy Harvin. ***Officially starting with Peterson out.*** |
78. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Car |
79. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Was |
80. | Titus Young DET vs. GB |
81. | Nate Washington TEN vs. TB |
82. | Steve Breaston KC vs. Pit |
83. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Was Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
84. | Early Doucet ARZ at StL |
85. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Min |
86. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Cle Note: No, I'm not bitter at all about that Calvin Johnson rule and review, why do you ask? |
87. | *Jake Ballard NYG at NO Note: Left last week with an elbow injury. |
88. | *Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ Note: (Calf injury) Bills coaching staff less optimistic than Jackson himself. Consider Jackson through-Bradshaw my 'don't know what will happen for now' cluster. Broken leg, out for the season. |
89. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at NO Note: (Foot) Could come back this week? Making progress, but still not cleared to practice. Looking increasingly doubtful for Monday night. *** Out again this week. *** |
90. | *James Starks GB at Det Note: (Knee) Was able to practice Tuesday. Participated in an 'up-tempo' walkthrough Wednesday, will be a game-time decision Thursday. |
91. | *Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Ribs) Didn't practice Monday, though the team believes that Greene will play against the Bills. Practiced Wednesday, looks like he'll play. |
92. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle Note: Pay attention to the practice reports, and not to coach Marvin Lewis' optimism. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Active this week. *** |
93. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ Note: Big bump with Jackson out for the season, though we're still a little wary that the Bills won't use him in goal line packages because of his lack of size. |
94. | Pierre Garcon IND vs. Car |
95. | Greg Little CLE at Cin |
96. | Eric Decker DEN at SD |
97. | Lance Moore NO vs. NYG |
98. | *Deion Branch NE at Phi Note: Left Monday night's game with hamstring tightness. *** Limited on Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
99. | Damian Williams TEN vs. TB |
100. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday. |
101. | James Jones GB at Det |
102. | *Michael Crabtree SF at Bal Note: (Foot) Limited participant in Monday's practice. |
Kickers
1. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Mia |
2. | Mason Crosby GB at Det |
3. | Nick Novak SD vs. Den |
4. | John Kasay NO vs. NYG |
5. | David Akers SF at Bal Note: Two block and a miss last week. Yet still walked away with three field goals and two extra points. |
6. | Billy Cundiff BAL vs. SF |
7. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Chi Note: Hamstring is still affecting him. |
8. | Shaun Suisham PIT at KC |
9. | Jason Hanson DET vs. GB |
10. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Min |
11. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Phi |
12. | Neil Rackers HOU at Jac |
13. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Cle |
14. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. TB |
15. | Olindo Mare CAR at Ind |
16. | Alex Henery PHI vs. NE |
17. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. Hou |
18. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Buf Note: Four misses the last three games, though in fairness one was 60+ last week in Denver. |
19. | Robbie Gould CHI at Oak |
20. | Phil Dawson CLE at Cin |
21. | Connor Barth TB at Ten |
22. | Josh Brown STL vs. Ari |
23. | Lawrence Tynes NYG at NO |
24. | *Shayne Graham MIA at Dal Note: Likely to kick again for the Dolphins. |
25. | Graham Gano WAS at Sea Note: Ok, they were long distance, but two more 'Gannots' last week. Eight misses on the season. |
26. | Matt Prater DEN at SD |
27. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Was |
28. | Jay Feely ARZ at StL |
29. | Ryan Longwell MIN at Atl |
30. | Dave Rayner BUF at NYJ |
31. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Pit |
32. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Car |
33. | *Dan Carpenter MIA at Dal Note: Likely out again this week. |
Defenses
1. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. SF Note: Ray Lewis (toe) practiced in a limited capacity Monday. Ravens missed him some last week against the Bengals. |
2. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
3. | *San Francisco 49ers at Bal Note: Dashon Goldson won't be suspended for his ejection. |
4. | Pittsburgh Steelers at KC |
5. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle |
6. | St. Louis Rams vs. Ari |
7. | San Diego Chargers vs. Den |
8. | Houston Texans at Jac |
9. | Chicago Bears at Oak |
10. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Was |
11. | Oakland Raiders vs. Chi |
12. | Arizona Cardinals at StL Note: Plenty of sacks to be had against the Rams. |
13. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. Mia Note: Mike Jenkins (hamstring) still out. |
14. | New Orleans Saints vs. NYG |
15. | New England Patriots at Phi |
16. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Min |
17. | Cleveland Browns at Cin |
18. | *Washington Redskins at Sea Note: LaRon Landry (Achilles) sat out last week, status not yet certain for Week 12. |
19. | Denver Broncos at SD |
20. | Green Bay Packers at Det |
21. | New York Giants at NO |
22. | Tennessee Titans vs. TB |
23. | Miami Dolphins at Dal |
24. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Hou Note: Clint Session heading to the IR. |
25. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NE |
26. | Minnesota Vikings at Atl |
27. | *Carolina Panthers at Ind Note: Charles Johnson is dealing with a shoulder ailment. Still, this is the resistable force vs. the moveable object. |
28. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pit |
29. | *Buffalo Bills at NYJ Note: Now without Terrence McGee (knee) for the season. |
30. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ten |
31. | Detroit Lions vs. GB |
32. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Car |
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