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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at KC |
2. | Drew Brees NO at Min |
3. | Tom Brady NE at Den |
4. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was Note: Had a whopping 47 passing attempts in the comeback win. He's had 40+ attempts in five of his last seven games. |
5. | Tony Romo DAL at TB |
6. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Jac Note: Had a huge second half to lead the Falcons to a comeback win. |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET at Oak |
8. | Cam Newton CAR at Hou Note: Faltered in the second half, with a couple of bad interceptions. |
9. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Bal Note: One high-profile derp, but three passing touchdowns and had a rushing touchdown called back. |
10. | Tim Tebow DEN vs. NE Note: Was forced to throw 40 times last week. Could be similarly high against the Pats this week. |
11. | Rex Grossman WAS at NYG Note: Another potentially favorable matchup against the Giants, albeit on the road. |
12. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NYJ Note: Just a so-so performance in his return. The defense won this game, no doubt. (Ribs) Did not practice Wednesday, though he threw on the side. |
13. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. Det Note: Four interceptions against the Packers - Bengals fans saw many similar movies the last couple of years and walked out before the ending. |
14. | T.J. Yates HOU vs. Car Note: Showed a lot of moxie in the comeback win. |
15. | Andy Dalton CIN at StL |
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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at KC |
2. | Drew Brees NO at Min |
3. | Tom Brady NE at Den |
4. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Was Note: Had a whopping 47 passing attempts in the comeback win. He's had 40+ attempts in five of his last seven games. |
5. | Tony Romo DAL at TB |
6. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Jac Note: Had a huge second half to lead the Falcons to a comeback win. |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET at Oak |
8. | Cam Newton CAR at Hou Note: Faltered in the second half, with a couple of bad interceptions. |
9. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Bal Note: One high-profile derp, but three passing touchdowns and had a rushing touchdown called back. |
10. | Tim Tebow DEN vs. NE Note: Was forced to throw 40 times last week. Could be similarly high against the Pats this week. |
11. | Rex Grossman WAS at NYG Note: Another potentially favorable matchup against the Giants, albeit on the road. |
12. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NYJ Note: Just a so-so performance in his return. The defense won this game, no doubt. (Ribs) Did not practice Wednesday, though he threw on the side. |
13. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. Det Note: Four interceptions against the Packers - Bengals fans saw many similar movies the last couple of years and walked out before the ending. |
14. | T.J. Yates HOU vs. Car Note: Showed a lot of moxie in the comeback win. |
15. | Andy Dalton CIN at StL |
16. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at SF Note: Vows to play through his ankle injury. Did not practice Wednesday, though coach Mike Tomlin said that he wouldn't have to practice this week to end up playing Monday night. Could ultimately be a game-time decision. Downgrading a few slots because he's a game-time decision, and because the game is on Monday night - you'll have no recourse if he sits. *** Officially questionable - didn't practice Thursday, limited Friday. *** |
17. | *Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Ind Note: Left with a calf injury. Once again, Jake Locker played better than Hasselbeck did before the injury. Didn't practice Wednesday, but coach Mike Munchak is still confident that Hasselbeck will be able to play. *** Practiced Friday, listed as questionable but expected to start. *** |
18. | Joe Flacco BAL at SD |
19. | Alex Smith SF vs. Pit Note: Rough game against the Cardinals, now gets the Steelers. |
20. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Mia Note: Another miserable performance and he faces a Miami team that shut him down four weeks ago, though that was on the road. |
21. | Mark Sanchez NYJ at Phi Note: How many people had his two rushing touchdowns on the bench last week? I did. He now has five for the season. |
22. | Dan Orlovsky IND vs. Ten Note: The second start is frequently harder than the first, though the contrast in matchups (NE vs. BAL) couldn't have been starker. |
23. | *Josh Freeman TB vs. Dal Note: Played (poorly) through a shoulder injury last week. Has one less day to recover this week. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
24. | *Kyle Orton KC vs. GB Note: Either Orton (finger) or Ricky Stanzi will get the start this week. It won't be Tyler Palko. *** Officially the starter. *** |
25. | *John Skelton ARZ vs. Cle Note: *** Gets the start over Kolb this week. *** |
26. | Tarvaris Jackson SEA at Chi |
27. | *Christian Ponder MIN vs. NO Note: (Hip) Still the starter if healthy this week. Limited in practice Wednesday but 'on track to start' still. *** Full practice Friday, expected to start. *** |
28. | *Matt Moore MIA at Buf Note: Knocked out of the loss to Philly with a concussion. Also has to deal with a coaching change. Moore didn't practice Wednesday but so far is still expected to start this week. *** Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable, game-time decision. *** |
29. | Caleb Hanie CHI vs. Sea Note: Another miserable fantasy game - the Bears totally went into a shell, letting him throw 19 times. |
30. | Blaine Gabbert JAC at Atl |
31. | *Kellen Clemens STL vs. Cin Note: *** Likely starter this week. *** |
32. | *Seneca Wallace CLE at Ari |
33. | *J.P. Losman MIA at Buf Note: *** Matt Moore is a game-time decision. *** |
34. | *Jake Locker TEN at Ind Note: Once again played really well in a relief role while attempting a comeback. If he were to start, he'd have a really nice matchup against the Colts. (Ribs) Limited in Wednesday's practice. Titans coach Mike Munchak still is confident that Hasselbeck will play. |
35. | *Colt McCoy CLE at Ari Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Steelers and sat out practice Monday. Sent home Wednesday. Really looking as if he won't play. |
36. | *Sam Bradford STL vs. Cin Note: Played through his ankle injury Monday night but clearly wasn't 100 percent. Bradford said Wednesday that his ankle is 'going backwards' and he couldn't play this week if they had to determine it right now.' *** Officially doubtful. |
37. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Cle Note: Left with a concussion in the first quarter. Though he was on the sidelines later in the game, he's no sure thing to start over Skelton this week. Practiced a little on Wednesday, hopes to do more. Isn't a lock to play this week. *** Skelton will start over Kolb. *** |
38. | *Joe Webb MIN vs. NO Note: Ran for 109 yards in relief of an ineffective Christian Ponder last week, but missed a lot of receivers in the passing game. |
39. | Charlie Batch PIT at SF |
40. | Ricky Stanzi KC vs. GB |
Running Backs
1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Car |
2. | Ray Rice BAL at SD |
3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Atl |
4. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYJ Note: Much better fantasy game than real life - two touchdowns, despite carrying 27 times for only 38 yards. |
5. | Chris Johnson TEN at Ind |
6. | Michael Bush OAK vs. Det Note: Has slowed down the last few weeks, but he gets the Lions at home in Week 15. |
7. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. NO Note: Coach Leslie Frazier said that Peterson (ankle) would be back this week. Limited in Wednesday's practice, still on track to start. *** Full participant in Friday's practice. May not get a full load of carries, but should start - and be a good play at home against the Saints. *** |
8. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. Bal Note: Three consecutive 100-yard games. If I were your typical broadcaster, I'd call them 'unanswered' 100-yard games. |
9. | *Michael Turner ATL vs. Jac Note: (Groin) Listed as probable for Thursday night's game. |
10. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Chi Note: Now has scores in nine consecutive games. |
11. | Reggie Bush MIA at Buf |
12. | *Felix Jones DAL at TB Note: Full time starter now that DeMarco Murray is out. Sammy Morris is the backup. |
13. | Roy Helu WAS at NYG |
14. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Cle Note: Much better matchup against the Browns this week. (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice, as per usual lately. *** Listed as probable. *** |
15. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Phi Note: Another terrific game last week. |
16. | *Cedric Benson CIN at StL Note: Early production, shut down in the second half after the Texans sold out against the run, and after right guard Bobbie Williams got hurt. (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday - same as last week. *** Limited practice Friday, still listed as probable. *** |
17. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Pit Note: Ran well last week, but coach Jim Harbaugh said that Gore was 'not 100 percent' yet. |
18. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Dal Note: Contributed to his own marginalization by losing a fumble. |
19. | Darren Sproles NO at Min |
20. | Donald Brown IND vs. Ten |
21. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia Note: Hard to get 20 carries when you're getting blown out. |
22. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Cin |
23. | *Kevin Smith DET at Oak Note: Didn't test his ankle before Sunday's game after not getting through Friday's practice. Didn't fully participate in Wednesday's practice, but ran and cut on the side and did so much better than he did at the same time as last week. *** Limited practice Thursday and Friday, albeit with the first team. Expected to play and start. *** |
24. | Ryan Grant GB at KC Note: Showed a lot more life in his legs than I expected. Not all of that is Raider-attributable. |
25. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. NE |
26. | Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Was |
27. | Marion Barber CHI vs. Sea Note: Drew all the blame as the goat last week, but there was plenty to go around. Why call a play that goes to the sideline in the first place, for instance? |
28. | Ben Tate HOU vs. Car Note: Really good opportunity for Tate to have a big week, even as the backup. |
29. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Was Note: Bradshaw's curfew violation meant that it was lights-out for his fantasy owners, who are probably feeling a little punch-drunk right now, curing their playoffs' hangover. (Foot) Held out of practice Wednesday. *** Practiced more as the week went on. Listed as probable. *** |
30. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at SF Note: Costly goal-line stand for his fantasy owners. Much tougher matchup this week. |
31. | Pierre Thomas NO at Min |
32. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Den |
33. | *Maurice Morris DET at Oak Note: Left early with a chest injury and was very limited afterward. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
34. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Hou |
35. | Peyton Hillis CLE at Ari Note: Split the carries roughly equally with Hardesty, with equally disappointing results. |
36. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf |
37. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. NO |
38. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Hou |
39. | Mike Tolbert SD vs. Bal |
40. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. GB Note: Coming off of his best game, McCluster got just four carries and two targets against the Jets. For that alone Todd Haley deserved his firing. |
41. | Ricky Williams BAL at SD |
42. | Kahlil Bell CHI vs. Sea Note: Ran well as the backup - will he get more carries as a result of Barber's gaffes? |
43. | Chris Ivory NO at Min |
44. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Pit |
45. | *Joseph Addai IND vs. Ten Note: (Hamstring) Took a back seat to Donald Brown, couched under resting his hamstring. The honest approach would be to tell him that Brown is better, but Jim Caldwell is not capable of doing that. |
46. | Jackie Battle KC vs. GB |
47. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE at Ari |
48. | Isaac Redman PIT at SF |
49. | Lance Ball DEN vs. NE |
50. | LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Phi |
51. | Thomas Jones KC vs. GB |
52. | Keiland Williams DET at Oak |
53. | Bernard Scott CIN at StL |
54. | Kregg Lumpkin TB vs. Dal |
55. | D.J. Ware NYG vs. Was |
56. | *Danny Woodhead NE at Den Note: Played through his abdomen injury. |
57. | Sammy Morris DAL at TB |
58. | Justin Forsett SEA at Chi |
59. | Tashard Choice BUF vs. Mia |
60. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Jac |
61. | Cadillac Williams STL vs. Cin |
62. | Delone Carter IND vs. Ten |
63. | Derrick Ward HOU vs. Car |
64. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Jac |
65. | *Brian Leonard CIN at StL Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
66. | John Kuhn GB at KC Note: Ran well in garbage time with Brandon Saine hurt. |
67. | *Ronnie Brown PHI vs. NYJ Note: Suffered a slight hamstring strain late in the game. |
68. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Cle |
69. | *Jamie Harper TEN at Ind Note: Replaces Javon Ringer as the backup to Chris Johnson. |
70. | Mewelde Moore PIT at SF |
71. | Evan Royster WAS at NYG Note: Past Torain on the depth chart now. |
72. | DuJuan Harris JAC at Atl |
73. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Phi |
74. | Leon Washington SEA at Chi |
75. | *Montario Hardesty CLE at Ari Note: *** (Calf) Listed as questionable. *** |
76. | Anthony Dixon SF vs. Pit |
77. | Dion Lewis PHI vs. NYJ |
78. | Johnny White BUF vs. Mia |
79. | Montell Owens JAC at Atl |
80. | Curtis Brinkley SD vs. Bal |
81. | Stevan Ridley NE at Den Note: No carries last week. Behind Woodhead on the depth chart. |
82. | *Joe McKnight NYJ at Phi Note: Sat out with an elbow injury last week. Returned to practice Wednesday. |
83. | Ryan Torain WAS at NYG |
84. | Kevin Faulk NE at Den |
85. | *Mark Ingram NO at Min Note: (Toe) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Out again this week. *** |
86. | *Shane Vereen NE at Den Note: (Hamstring) Out again this week. |
87. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. Det |
88. | *James Starks GB at KC Note: (Ankle) Could return to practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Limited work Friday. Game-time decision. *** |
89. | *Brandon Saine GB at KC Note: Left last week's game with a concussion - missed opportunity, with so much garbage time against the Raiders. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Game-time decision. *** |
90. | *Darren McFadden OAK vs. Det Note: Is this a Lisfranc injury? At any rate, no signs yet that McFadden is ready to return. Did not practice Wednesday. |
91. | *Matt Forte CHI vs. Sea |
92. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at TB Note: Out for the season with a broken ankle. |
93. | *Javon Ringer TEN at Ind Note: Broken hand, probably out for the season. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was |
2. | Calvin Johnson DET at Oak Note: Just four targets against a weak Vikings pass defense? Aargh. |
3. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
4. | Jordy Nelson GB at KC |
5. | Roddy White ATL vs. Jac |
6. | *Wes Welker NE at Den Note: (Knee) Limited Wednesday. *** Officially listed as questionable, though generally expected to play. *** |
7. | A.J. Green CIN at StL |
8. | Marques Colston NO at Min |
9. | Steve Smith CAR at Hou |
10. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Cle |
11. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. Bal |
12. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Buf |
13. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. NO |
14. | Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Cin Note: Caught five passes for 82 yards Monday night despite drawing double-teams virtually every down. |
15. | Antonio Brown PIT at SF |
16. | Santana Moss WAS at NYG |
17. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Mia Note: Injured his hand in the loss to San Diego - not certain yet how serious the injury is. Did not appear on Wednesday's injury report. |
18. | Miles Austin DAL at TB Note: Not bad for his first game back, but didn't have the burst to catch up to a ball late that would have salted the game away. |
19. | Mike Wallace PIT at SF |
20. | *James Jones GB at KC Note: Bumping up with injury to Jennings. |
21. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Jac Note: Concerns about his hamstring are abated, though his touchdown was in large part due to busted coverage. (Back) Listed as probable. |
22. | *Laurent Robinson DAL at TB Note: Was on the field half the time that Austin and Bryant were, yet outproduced both. (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Officially questionable, as he was last week. *** |
23. | Damian Williams TEN at Ind |
24. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE |
25. | *Dez Bryant DAL at TB Note: Only two targets Sunday night. Lucky that one was a long touchdown due to blown coverage. |
26. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. GB Note: Orton, if he starts, could improve Bowe's outlook. |
27. | *Nate Washington TEN at Ind Note: Had a huge game despite a high ankle sprain that kept him out of most of last week's practices. Also dealing with back spasms. Seems to click well with Jake Locker. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Able to practice Friday. *** |
28. | Torrey Smith BAL at SD |
29. | Mike Williams TB vs. Dal |
30. | Anquan Boldin BAL at SD |
31. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Pit |
32. | Eric Decker DEN vs. NE |
33. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYJ Note: Could catch a lot of Darrelle Revis if Maclin can't go. |
34. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Phi |
35. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Bal |
36. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NYJ Note: Sat out the second half last week after his hamstring tightened up. Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Practiced Thursday and 'present for practice' Friday, yet still questionable. *** |
37. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at NYG |
38. | *Donald Driver GB at KC Note: Bumping up with injury to Jennings. |
39. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Det Note: Downgraded a few notches with the likely return of Denarius Moore. |
40. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at Chi Note: Emerged as the clear top target for the Seahawks in the absence of Sidney Rice. Sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. *** Officially probable. *** |
41. | Lance Moore NO at Min |
42. | Plaxico Burress NYJ at Phi |
43. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. NO |
44. | Jacoby Jones HOU vs. Car |
45. | Titus Young DET at Oak |
46. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Ten |
47. | Pierre Garcon IND vs. Ten |
48. | Johnny Knox CHI vs. Sea |
49. | Greg Little CLE at Ari |
50. | Nate Burleson DET at Oak |
51. | Jerome Simpson CIN at StL |
52. | *Denarius Moore OAK vs. Det Note: (Foot) Returned to practice Wednesday, should play this week. *** Listed as questionable even though he's expected to play. *** |
53. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Cle |
54. | Mario Manningham NYG vs. Was Note: (Knee) One touchdown, should have been two but for a drop. |
55. | *Riley Cooper PHI vs. NYJ Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. |
56. | Robert Meachem NO at Min |
57. | Brad Smith BUF vs. Mia |
58. | Randall Cobb GB at KC |
59. | Devery Henderson NO at Min |
60. | Andre Caldwell CIN at StL |
61. | Steve Breaston KC vs. GB |
62. | *Harry Douglas ATL vs. Jac Note: (Groin) Limited Wednesday, listed as probable for Thursday's game. |
63. | Early Doucet ARZ vs. Cle |
64. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT at SF |
65. | David Nelson BUF vs. Mia |
66. | *Chad Ochocinco NE at Den Note: Some relevance with Deion Branch out? Eh ... maybe. |
67. | Jason Avant PHI vs. NYJ |
68. | Ben Obomanu SEA at Chi |
69. | *Kevin Walter HOU vs. Car Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
70. | Preston Parker TB vs. Dal Note: Two brutal fumbles on punt returns turned the game around. |
71. | Vincent Brown SD vs. Bal |
72. | Hines Ward PIT at SF |
73. | Austin Collie IND vs. Ten |
74. | Louis Murphy OAK vs. Det Note: Emerged as a bigger part of the passing game thanks to all the other Raiders WR injuries. |
75. | Jarett Dillard JAC at Atl |
76. | Matt Willis DEN vs. NE |
77. | Roy Williams CHI vs. Sea |
78. | Lavelle Hawkins TEN at Ind |
79. | Davone Bess MIA at Buf |
80. | Brandon LaFell CAR at Hou |
81. | Jon Baldwin KC vs. GB |
82. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at Ari |
83. | Jordan Norwood CLE at Ari |
84. | Kyle Williams SF vs. Pit |
85. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at StL |
86. | Ted Ginn SF vs. Pit |
87. | Earl Bennett CHI vs. Sea Note: Only one target - really killed by Cutler's injury. |
88. | Brian Hartline MIA at Buf |
89. | *Josh Cribbs CLE at Ari Note: Left Thursday's game with a groin injury. Practiced Monday but sat out Wednesday. *** Officially questionable - got some work in drills this week. *** |
90. | Danario Alexander STL vs. Cin Note: Dropped an end zone target Monday night. |
91. | Lee Evans BAL at SD |
92. | Dezmon Briscoe TB vs. Dal |
93. | *Brian Robiskie JAC at Atl |
94. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. Cin |
95. | T.J. Houshmandzadeh OAK vs. Det |
96. | Donte Stallworth WAS at NYG |
97. | Mike Williams SEA at Chi |
98. | *Devin Hester CHI vs. Sea Note: *** Turned an ankle Thursday, missed practice Friday. *** |
99. | Legedu Naanee CAR at Hou |
100. | Anthony Armstrong WAS at NYG |
101. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Cin |
102. | *Braylon Edwards SF vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Limited in Friday's practice. |
103. | *Chaz Schilens OAK vs. Det Note: Injured his foot in the loss to the Packers. Practiced Wednesday. |
104. | *Eddie Royal DEN vs. NE Note: (Concussion) Practiced Wednesday. |
105. | *Deion Branch NE at Den Note: Left last week's win over the Redskins with a groin injury. Limited Wednesday. *** Officially out. *** |
106. | *Arrelious Benn TB vs. Dal Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Jags. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Officially out. *** |
107. | *Emmanuel Sanders PIT at SF Note: Now developing inflammation in his surgically repaired foot. *** Officially out this week. *** |
108. | *Naaman Roosevelt BUF vs. Mia |
109. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Car Note: (Hamstring) Held out Sunday - no update to his condition Monday. Didn't practice Wednesday - still has a long ways to go. *** Out again this week. *** |
110. | *Jacoby Ford OAK vs. Det |
111. | *Mike Thomas JAC at Atl Note: Left with a concussion against the Bucs. Won't play this week. |
112. | *Cecil Shorts JAC at Atl Note: Day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Out for this week. |
113. | *Greg Jennings GB at KC Note: Out 2-to-3 weeks with an MCL sprain. |
Tight Ends
1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Den |
2. | *Jimmy Graham NO at Min Note: Intense flare-up of back spasms before last week's game. Played through it, but getting an MRI this week. Full practice Wednesday. *** Officially probable. *** |
3. | Jason Witten DAL at TB |
4. | *Jake Ballard NYG vs. Was Note: Dealing with a wrist injury. Meanwhile, Travis Beckum has a chest injury. |
5. | Jermichael Finley GB at KC Note: Very costly no-show against the Raiders. |
6. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Jac Note: Probable after getting a little rest during practice this week. |
7. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Bal Note: Is Gates matchup proof? The Ravens have been extremely stingy against tight ends. |
8. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Dal |
9. | Brent Celek PHI vs. NYJ |
10. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Oak |
11. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Car Note: Played a huge role in the Texans' catch-up against the Bengals. |
12. | Aaron Hernandez NE at Den |
13. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at StL Note: The Rams have allowed the least amount of fantasy points by tight ends this year. |
14. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Pit |
15. | *Joel Dreessen HOU vs. Car Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
16. | Logan Paulsen WAS at NYG |
17. | Ed Dickson BAL at SD |
18. | Heath Miller PIT at SF |
19. | Jared Cook TEN at Ind |
20. | Dustin Keller NYJ at Phi |
21. | *Anthony Fasano MIA at Buf Note: (Ribs) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. Plus, Matt Moore might not play. Significant downgrade. *** |
22. | *Greg Olsen CAR at Hou Note: (Back) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
23. | Tony Scheffler DET at Oak |
24. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. NO |
25. | Evan Moore CLE at Ari |
26. | Kevin Boss OAK vs. Det |
27. | Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. NO |
28. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. Cin Note: Disappointing season so far, but faces the Bengals this week, who got torn up by the Texans' tight ends. |
29. | Charles Clay MIA at Buf |
30. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Atl Note: Still looking for his first touchdown this year, though he had a big reception last week where he nearly scored. |
31. | Delanie Walker SF vs. Pit |
32. | Dennis Pitta BAL at SD |
33. | Leonard Pope KC vs. GB |
34. | Jeremy Shockey CAR at Hou |
35. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. Sea |
36. | Zach Miller SEA at Chi |
37. | Jeff King ARZ vs. Cle |
38. | Randy McMichael SD vs. Bal |
39. | Todd Heap ARZ vs. Cle |
40. | Daniel Fells DEN vs. NE |
41. | Jacob Tamme IND vs. Ten Note: Only one target with Dallas Clark back. |
42. | Donald Lee CIN at StL |
43. | *Dallas Clark IND vs. Ten Note: Targeted six times, only one catch. Missed Wednesday's practice with a 'burner.' *** Doubtful for Sunday. *** |
44. | *Scott Chandler BUF vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Sat out Sunday, seen limping in the locker room Monday. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Out again this week. *** |
45. | *Ben Watson CLE at Ari Note: Left with another concussion, sat out practice Monday. Given that this isn't his first concussion, I'm worried. Went to see a concussion specialist Wednesday. Seems pretty unlikely to play. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Car |
2. | Ray Rice BAL at SD |
3. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Atl |
4. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYJ Note: Much better fantasy game than real life - two touchdowns, despite carrying 27 times for only 38 yards. |
5. | Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Was |
6. | Calvin Johnson DET at Oak Note: Just four targets against a weak Vikings pass defense? Aargh. |
7. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Was |
8. | Steve Smith CAR at Hou |
9. | *Wes Welker NE at Den Note: (Knee) Limited Wednesday. *** Officially listed as questionable, though generally expected to play. *** |
10. | Jordy Nelson GB at KC |
11. | Roddy White ATL vs. Jac |
12. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Den |
13. | Chris Johnson TEN at Ind |
14. | Michael Bush OAK vs. Det Note: Has slowed down the last few weeks, but he gets the Lions at home in Week 15. |
15. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. NO Note: Coach Leslie Frazier said that Peterson (ankle) would be back this week. Limited in Wednesday's practice, still on track to start. *** Full participant in Friday's practice. May not get a full load of carries, but should start - and be a good play at home against the Saints. *** |
16. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. Bal Note: Three consecutive 100-yard games. If I were your typical broadcaster, I'd call them 'unanswered' 100-yard games. |
17. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. Bal |
18. | Marques Colston NO at Min |
19. | A.J. Green CIN at StL |
20. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Cle |
21. | Antonio Brown PIT at SF |
22. | *Jimmy Graham NO at Min Note: Intense flare-up of back spasms before last week's game. Played through it, but getting an MRI this week. Full practice Wednesday. *** Officially probable. *** |
23. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at Chi Note: Now has scores in nine consecutive games. |
24. | Reggie Bush MIA at Buf |
25. | *Felix Jones DAL at TB Note: Full time starter now that DeMarco Murray is out. Sammy Morris is the backup. |
26. | Roy Helu WAS at NYG |
27. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Buf |
28. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. NO |
29. | Mike Wallace PIT at SF |
30. | Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Cin Note: Caught five passes for 82 yards Monday night despite drawing double-teams virtually every down. |
31. | *Michael Turner ATL vs. Jac Note: (Groin) Listed as probable for Thursday night's game. |
32. | Jason Witten DAL at TB |
33. | *Jake Ballard NYG vs. Was Note: Dealing with a wrist injury. Meanwhile, Travis Beckum has a chest injury. |
34. | Jermichael Finley GB at KC Note: Very costly no-show against the Raiders. |
35. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Pit Note: Ran well last week, but coach Jim Harbaugh said that Gore was 'not 100 percent' yet. |
36. | Darren Sproles NO at Min |
37. | Santana Moss WAS at NYG |
38. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. Mia Note: Injured his hand in the loss to San Diego - not certain yet how serious the injury is. Did not appear on Wednesday's injury report. |
39. | Miles Austin DAL at TB Note: Not bad for his first game back, but didn't have the burst to catch up to a ball late that would have salted the game away. |
40. | *James Jones GB at KC Note: Bumping up with injury to Jennings. |
41. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Cle Note: Much better matchup against the Browns this week. (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice, as per usual lately. *** Listed as probable. *** |
42. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Phi Note: Another terrific game last week. |
43. | *Cedric Benson CIN at StL Note: Early production, shut down in the second half after the Texans sold out against the run, and after right guard Bobbie Williams got hurt. (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday - same as last week. *** Limited practice Friday, still listed as probable. *** |
44. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Dal Note: Contributed to his own marginalization by losing a fumble. |
45. | *Nate Washington TEN at Ind Note: Had a huge game despite a high ankle sprain that kept him out of most of last week's practices. Also dealing with back spasms. Seems to click well with Jake Locker. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Able to practice Friday. *** |
46. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Jac Note: Concerns about his hamstring are abated, though his touchdown was in large part due to busted coverage. (Back) Listed as probable. |
47. | *Laurent Robinson DAL at TB Note: Was on the field half the time that Austin and Bryant were, yet outproduced both. (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Officially questionable, as he was last week. *** |
48. | *Dwayne Bowe KC vs. GB Note: Orton, if he starts, could improve Bowe's outlook. |
49. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Jac Note: Probable after getting a little rest during practice this week. |
50. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Bal Note: Is Gates matchup proof? The Ravens have been extremely stingy against tight ends. |
51. | Donald Brown IND vs. Ten |
52. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Mia Note: Hard to get 20 carries when you're getting blown out. |
53. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Cin |
54. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. NE |
55. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. Det Note: Downgraded a few notches with the likely return of Denarius Moore. |
56. | Torrey Smith BAL at SD |
57. | *Dez Bryant DAL at TB Note: Only two targets Sunday night. Lucky that one was a long touchdown due to blown coverage. |
58. | Mike Williams TB vs. Dal |
59. | Anquan Boldin BAL at SD |
60. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Pit |
61. | Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Was |
62. | Marion Barber CHI vs. Sea Note: Drew all the blame as the goat last week, but there was plenty to go around. Why call a play that goes to the sideline in the first place, for instance? |
63. | Ryan Grant GB at KC Note: Showed a lot more life in his legs than I expected. Not all of that is Raider-attributable. |
64. | *Maurice Morris DET at Oak Note: Left early with a chest injury and was very limited afterward. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
65. | Ben Tate HOU vs. Car Note: Really good opportunity for Tate to have a big week, even as the backup. |
66. | Pierre Thomas NO at Min |
67. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Was Note: Bradshaw's curfew violation meant that it was lights-out for his fantasy owners, who are probably feeling a little punch-drunk right now, curing their playoffs' hangover. (Foot) Held out of practice Wednesday. *** Practiced more as the week went on. Listed as probable. *** |
68. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Hou |
69. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Dal |
70. | Brent Celek PHI vs. NYJ |
71. | Eric Decker DEN vs. NE |
72. | Damian Williams TEN at Ind |
73. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Phi |
74. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYJ Note: Could catch a lot of Darrelle Revis if Maclin can't go. |
75. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Bal |
76. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at NYG |
77. | *Donald Driver GB at KC Note: Bumping up with injury to Jennings. |
78. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE |
79. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at SF Note: Costly goal-line stand for his fantasy owners. Much tougher matchup this week. |
80. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Den |
81. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at Chi Note: Emerged as the clear top target for the Seahawks in the absence of Sidney Rice. Sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. *** Officially probable. *** |
82. | Daniel Thomas MIA at Buf |
83. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. NO |
84. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Hou |
85. | Peyton Hillis CLE at Ari Note: Split the carries roughly equally with Hardesty, with equally disappointing results. |
86. | Mike Tolbert SD vs. Bal |
87. | Dexter McCluster KC vs. GB Note: Coming off of his best game, McCluster got just four carries and two targets against the Jets. For that alone Todd Haley deserved his firing. |
88. | *Anthony Fasano MIA at Buf Note: (Ribs) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. Plus, Matt Moore might not play. Significant downgrade. *** |
89. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at Oak |
90. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Car Note: Played a huge role in the Texans' catch-up against the Bengals. |
91. | Aaron Hernandez NE at Den |
92. | Lance Moore NO at Min |
93. | Plaxico Burress NYJ at Phi |
94. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. NO |
95. | Titus Young DET at Oak |
96. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Ten |
Kickers
1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Den |
2. | John Kasay NO at Min |
3. | David Akers SF vs. Pit |
4. | Rob Bironas TEN at Ind |
5. | Dan Bailey DAL at TB |
6. | Jason Hanson DET at Oak |
7. | Mason Crosby GB at KC |
8. | Matt Prater DEN vs. NE |
9. | Neil Rackers HOU vs. Car |
10. | Mike Nugent CIN at StL |
11. | Nick Novak SD vs. Bal |
12. | Shaun Suisham PIT at SF |
13. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Jac |
14. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. Sea Note: Made a 57-yarder, but the offense was so impotent that it was his only attempt. |
15. | Connor Barth TB vs. Dal |
16. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Det Note: No field goal attempts the last two weeks. |
17. | *Olindo Mare CAR at Hou Note: Missed another critical, short field goal. The Panthers brought in Adi Kunalic, though that might just be for kickoffs. |
18. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Chi |
19. | Nick Folk NYJ at Phi |
20. | Dan Carpenter MIA at Buf |
21. | Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. Was |
22. | *Josh Scobee JAC at Atl Note: Leg injury - status for Thursday uncertain. The Jags brought in Brandon Coutu as a backup. |
23. | Alex Henery PHI vs. NYJ |
24. | Phil Dawson CLE at Ari |
25. | *Billy Cundiff BAL at SD Note: (Calf) Played through injury, though he passed over kickoff duties to the punter in the second half. *** Game-time decision Sunday night with toe and calf injuries. *** |
26. | *Dave Rayner BUF vs. Mia Note: *** (Groin) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
27. | Graham Gano WAS at NYG |
28. | Josh Brown STL vs. Cin |
29. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Ten |
30. | Ryan Longwell MIN vs. NO |
31. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Cle |
32. | Ryan Succop KC vs. GB Note: Worst onside kick ever? Yeah, worst onside kick ever: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/eMeWYAuPgqJfigqvsW_ON1lVI_wBm5pn?ttag=gen10_on_all_fb_na_txt_0001 |
33. | Adi Kunalic CAR at Hou |
Defenses
1. | Chicago Bears vs. Sea |
2. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at SF Note: James Harrison suspended this week. |
3. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Pit |
4. | Baltimore Ravens at SD |
5. | Seattle Seahawks at Chi |
6. | Cincinnati Bengals at StL |
7. | Green Bay Packers at KC |
8. | *New England Patriots at Den Note: Patrick Chung's foot was in a walking boot Friday. |
9. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Jac |
10. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Cle |
11. | *New York Giants vs. Was Note: Just Tuck left Sunday night's game with a toe injury. |
12. | Houston Texans vs. Car |
13. | *Tennessee Titans at Ind Note: Barrett Ruud is out for the season, but he had already lost his starting job to Colin McCarthy. Meanwhile, Jason McCourty (concussion) has been cleared to play this week. |
14. | San Diego Chargers vs. Bal |
15. | New Orleans Saints at Min |
16. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYJ Note: Coming alive? Carried the day against Miami. |
17. | Dallas Cowboys at TB |
18. | Miami Dolphins at Buf |
19. | Detroit Lions at Oak Note: Ndamukong Suh is back from his suspension this week. |
20. | New York Jets at Phi |
21. | Buffalo Bills vs. Mia Note: George Wilson (neck) returned to action last week. |
22. | Cleveland Browns at Ari |
23. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Atl |
24. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dal |
25. | St. Louis Rams vs. Cin |
26. | Carolina Panthers at Hou |
27. | Washington Redskins at NYG |
28. | *Denver Broncos vs. NE Note: Brian Dawkins suffered a neck injury in the win over the Bears. |
29. | Minnesota Vikings vs. NO |
30. | Oakland Raiders vs. Det |
31. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Ten |
32. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. GB |
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