This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Quarterback
1. | Drew Brees NO vs. Was |
2. | Tom Brady NE at Ten |
3. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
4. | Philip Rivers SD at Oak |
5. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. SF |
6. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Dal |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. StL |
8. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. Ind |
9. | *Michael Vick PHI at Cle Note: Vick will wear a new type of Kevlar flak jacket to protect his bruised ribs. He's listed as probable this week. Took all the practice reps Monday. No longer listed on the injury report. |
10. | Matt Ryan ATL at KC |
11. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Den |
12. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Pit |
13. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. SD |
14. | Jake Locker TEN vs. NE Note: Locker is a sneaky-good option this week with a home matchup against the Pats - this could be a shootout. |
15. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cin |
16. | Tony Romo DAL at NYG Note: Romo has been dropping in my leagues because of injuries to his targets Jason Witten, Miles Austin and, to a lesser extent, Dez Bryant. |
17. | Josh Freeman TB vs. Car |
18. | Robert Griffin WAS at NO |
19. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. Mia |
20. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. Jac |
21. | Alex Smith SF at GB |
22. | *Sam Bradford STL at Det Note: Still dealing with the residual effects of the high ankle sprain that bothered him last season. Also dealing with the residual effects of last year's crappy offensive line, |
Quarterback
1. | Drew Brees NO vs. Was |
2. | Tom Brady NE at Ten |
3. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
4. | Philip Rivers SD at Oak |
5. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. SF |
6. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Dal |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. StL |
8. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. Ind |
9. | *Michael Vick PHI at Cle Note: Vick will wear a new type of Kevlar flak jacket to protect his bruised ribs. He's listed as probable this week. Took all the practice reps Monday. No longer listed on the injury report. |
10. | Matt Ryan ATL at KC |
11. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Den |
12. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. Pit |
13. | Carson Palmer OAK vs. SD |
14. | Jake Locker TEN vs. NE Note: Locker is a sneaky-good option this week with a home matchup against the Pats - this could be a shootout. |
15. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cin |
16. | Tony Romo DAL at NYG Note: Romo has been dropping in my leagues because of injuries to his targets Jason Witten, Miles Austin and, to a lesser extent, Dez Bryant. |
17. | Josh Freeman TB vs. Car |
18. | Robert Griffin WAS at NO |
19. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. Mia |
20. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. Jac |
21. | Alex Smith SF at GB |
22. | *Sam Bradford STL at Det Note: Still dealing with the residual effects of the high ankle sprain that bothered him last season. Also dealing with the residual effects of last year's crappy offensive line, if the preseason game against the Cowboys is any indication. |
23. | Matt Cassel KC vs. Atl |
24. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Buf |
25. | *Andy Dalton CIN at Bal Note: Suffered numbness in his right arm after getting hit there in his final preseason game against the Colts on Thursday. (Shoulder) Able to practice Monday. Full practice all week. |
26. | Andrew Luck IND at Chi |
27. | Russell Wilson SEA at Ari Note: If Wilson falters, at least Matt Flynn (elbow) should be available - he's been upgraded to probable. |
28. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at NYJ |
29. | *John Skelton ARZ vs. Sea Note: Officially named the Week 1 starter by the Cardinals. |
30. | Blaine Gabbert JAC at Min |
31. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Hou |
32. | Brandon Weeden CLE vs. Phi |
Running Backs
1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Cle |
2. | Ray Rice BAL vs. Cin |
3. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. NE |
4. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Ind |
5. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. SD |
6. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at NYG Note: (Ankle) Limited work in preseason games, though that might just be an ounce of precaution from the Cowboys. |
7. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Mia Note: Game-time decision after missing Friday's practice with an injury to the area around his knee. |
8. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Atl Note: In limited action he's shown his old burst in preseason games. Just how much will Hillis cut into his carries? |
9. | *Doug Martin TB vs. Car Note: Won the starting job in training camp and preseason games over Blount. |
10. | Steven Jackson STL at Det |
11. | Michael Turner ATL at KC |
12. | Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ |
13. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Dal Note: Sat out the final two preseason games with a hand injury, but practiced fully Sunday. |
14. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: With Jonathan Stewart not practicing Tuesday, looking increasingly likely that Williams gets more carries than usual this week. |
15. | *Kevin Smith DET vs. StL Note: Dealing with an ankle injury. LeShoure is suspended for the first two games and Best is on the PUP list, so Smith is the default starter if healthy enough to go. *** Friday update: Not listed on the injury report. *** |
16. | Frank Gore SF at GB Note: Don't love Gore this year, but this isn't a bad matchup. |
17. | Reggie Bush MIA at Hou |
18. | *Darren Sproles NO vs. Was Note: Missed the end of the preseason with a knee injury. Able to practice Monday. |
19. | Donald Brown IND at Chi |
20. | *Stevan Ridley NE at Ten Note: Finished the preseason strong, plus Vereen is banged up. Vereen officially ruled out. |
21. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Mia Note: With Foster a game-time decision, Tate will at least see his worklad increased. |
22. | Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Buf |
23. | *Rashad Jennings JAC at Min Note: Still the likely Week 1 starter, even with MJD reporting to camp Sunday. Jaguars confirmed that Jennings will start this week, though MJD will play. |
24. | *Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Jac Note: Peterson is a game-time decision; even if he plays, Gerhart should get more work than usual. Expected to be the feature back this week even if Peterson plays. |
25. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. Pit |
26. | C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ |
27. | *Cedric Benson GB vs. SF Note: Possible timeshare in Green Bay, though it looks as if Benson will start. |
28. | *BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Bal Note: Missed most of the preseason with a foot injury. Coach Marvin Lewis said that Green-Ellis will be good to go Monday night. Meanwhile, Bernard Scott is out. |
29. | *Ronnie Brown SD at Oak Note: Probably will start if Mathews can't go, as expected. Mathews' outlook is less positive than it was earlier in the week - Brown looks like a decent start, though it'll probably be a timeshare. |
30. | *Alfred Morris WAS at NO Note: Rumored to have a shot at starting in Week 1. Listed third on the depth chart to begin the week. *** According to the Washington Post, those with some knowledge of the Skins' RB situation (of course, they are unnamed) believe Morris will start (of course, their reasoning wasn't listed.). *** |
31. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Sea Note: Dealt with a knee injury in the preseason - could be in a timeshare with Ryan Williams this year. *** Friday update: Questionable with a hamstring injury suffered in practice this week, but expected to play. *** |
32. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ari Note: It's his back spasms and not his legal case that has me worried for this week. Back spasms still haven't subsided. *** Officially a game-time decision, but at least he practiced Friday. *** |
33. | *Evan Royster WAS at NO Note: At one point looked like the lead candidate to start - now it could be a three-headed monster between Royster, Helu and Morris. Listed atop the Redskins' depth chart this week. That should mean something, but then again, Tim Hightower was listed at the top of the depth chart at the start of the preseason. |
34. | *Robert Turbin SEA at Ari Note: Might end up starting tis week if Lynch's back doesn't improve soon. |
35. | *Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Sea Note: Still working his way back from his knee injury, but should share carries with Wells early on. |
36. | Michael Bush CHI vs. Ind |
37. | Peyton Hillis KC vs. Atl |
38. | *Trent Richardson CLE vs. Phi Note: (Knee) Will he play in Week 1? The Browns are suggesting that if he plays, he'll be used fully, and not eased back into action. I'll bump him up if he practices Wednesday. Practiced Monday, conflicting words from Pat Shurmur and Mike Holmgren. Might be limited if he plays. *** Friday Update: Officially listed as questionable, but coach Shurmur said Richardson had a great practice Thursday and did what was expected of him Friday. *** |
39. | *Isaac Redman PIT at Den Note: Has been dealing with hip and ankle injuries. (Ankle) Practiced Monday, but coach Mike Tomlin ominously said that Redman must get over his injury to start Sunday night. Mendenhall has improved, and Jonathan Dwyer looms. *** Listed as probable, with Mendenhall doubtful. *** |
40. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Was |
41. | *Roy Helu WAS at NO Note: It didn't take long for the Redskins' backfield quandry to come to the forefront. At least the final preseason game alleviated concerns about Helu's Achilles' tendon. Listed second on the depth chart to begin the week. |
42. | David Wilson NYG vs. Dal |
43. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Was Note: Suffered a minor knee injury in the preseason. |
44. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Min Note: Ended his holdout Sunday - will he play in Week 1, and how much will he be used? The easy comparison is to Chris Johnson last year, but that's only because we have a limited sample of elite backs holding out until the week before the season starts. Will play, but Rashad Jennings will start. |
45. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Den Note: Could have a pretty big role this week if Redman can't start. |
46. | *Brandon Jackson CLE vs. Phi Note: Took some reps with the first team Monday - could be the starter or at least get significant reps if Trent Richardson is limited. |
47. | *Daniel Thomas MIA at Hou Note: Not a great camp for Thomas - late for meetings, hasn't played great. |
48. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at KC |
49. | *Taiwan Jones OAK vs. SD Note: Made a strong push to be McFadden's backup. |
50. | Felix Jones DAL at NYG |
51. | Isaiah Pead STL at Det |
52. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Car |
53. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Cin |
54. | *Alex Green GB vs. SF Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. |
55. | *Keiland Williams DET vs. StL Note: Could steal goal line carries from Kevin Smith. |
56. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Jac Note: (Knee) Sat out the entire preseason and will be a game-time decision for Week 1. I need some evidence that he'll play before I move him up. Will have limited exposure if he does return this week. *** Listed as questionable, status decision won't be made until Sunday. *** |
57. | Danny Woodhead NE at Ten |
58. | Javon Ringer TEN vs. NE |
59. | Mike Goodson OAK vs. SD |
60. | LaMichael James SF at GB |
61. | Kendall Hunter SF at GB |
62. | *Mike Tolbert CAR at TB Note: Quad injury, probable. |
63. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Pit |
64. | *Jason Snelling ATL at KC Note: (Lower leg) Back at practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
65. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB Note: Didn't practice Sunday due to an ankle injury. Did not practice Tuesday, either. *** Still didn't practice Friday, listed as questionable but didn't practice all week. |
66. | Curtis Brinkley SD at Oak |
67. | Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Phi |
68. | *Joe McKnight NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. |
69. | Lamar Miller MIA at Hou |
70. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Oak Note: Broken clavicle - despite good reports about his rehab, he's unlikely to play in Week 1. Practiced in limited fashion Monday - is it possible that he plays Monday night? *** Friday update - doesn't expect to be able to play Monday night. *** |
71. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Den Note: (Knee) Off the PUP list, but doubtful for Week 1 and really all of September. Showed burst and speed in practice Monday - suddenly he's a possibility for Sunday night. I remain dubious. *** Friday update: Listed as doubtful. *** |
72. | *Brandon Jacobs SF at GB Note: Injured his knee in the first exhibition game. Sprained knee is improving, but it's uncertain whether he'll play in Week 1. *** Did not practice Friday. *** |
73. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Pit Note: Hamstring injury still isn't fully healed. You'll probably have to be patient before Hillman will be productive. Passed on the depth chart by Knowshon Moreno. |
74. | *James Starks GB vs. SF Note: Dealing with a slow-healing turf toe injury. Did not practice Monday. |
75. | *Delone Carter IND at Chi Note: Rib injury. Listed as questionable. |
76. | *Dion Lewis PHI at Cle Note: *** Questionable with a hamstring injury. *** |
77. | *Shane Vereen NE at Ten Note: Dealing with a lower leg injury. Did not practice Monday. *** (Foot) Officially ruled out. *** |
78. | *Bernard Scott CIN at Bal Note: Broken hand, missed most of the preseason. Out for Week 1. |
79. | *Mikel Leshoure DET vs. StL Note: Reminder that he's suspended for the first two games of the season. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. StL |
2. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Dal |
3. | Julio Jones ATL at KC |
4. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea |
5. | A.J. Green CIN at Bal |
6. | Greg Jennings GB vs. SF |
7. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Ind |
8. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. Jac |
9. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Mia Note: Dealt with groin and rib injuries this summer. *** Friday Update - (Ribs) Full practice Friday.*** |
10. | Antonio Brown PIT at Den |
11. | Wes Welker NE at Ten |
12. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Dal Note: (Foot) Didn't practice Sunday, but expected to practice Monday and play on Wednesday. Officially listed as questionable, but Nicks has been adamant that he'll play. |
13. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Cle |
14. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin Note: The Bengals have had multiple DBs get hurt in the exhibition season. |
15. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Car |
16. | Roddy White ATL at KC |
17. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. SF |
18. | *Dez Bryant DAL at NYG Note: (Knee) full practice Sunday. Knee is deemed 100 percent by Jerry Jones. He won't be the exclusive punt return guy, though. |
19. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Den Note: Ended his holdout last week. |
20. | *Steve Smith CAR at TB Note: (Foot infection) Returned to practice Sunday; Panthers think he'll be able to play. Listed as probable. |
21. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Was Note: *** Foot injury in practice, limited the last two days. *** |
22. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Pit |
23. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Atl Note: Ended his holdout a little earlier than Wallace. |
24. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Pit |
25. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Cle Note: Draws Joe Haden in coverage this week. |
26. | Reggie Wayne IND at Chi |
27. | Pierre Garcon WAS at NO |
28. | Nate Washington TEN vs. NE |
29. | *Miles Austin DAL at NYG Note: (Hamstring) Returned to practice Sunday after missing the entire preseason. Jerry Jones says that Austin's hamstring is 100 percent. So there's that. But why is the owner the one discussing injuries anyhow? |
30. | Brandon Lloyd NE at Ten |
31. | Michael Crabtree SF at GB |
32. | Malcom Floyd SD at Oak Note: Profile boosted some by Vincent Brown's injury. |
33. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Ribs) Played through various injuries in penultimate preseason game. |
34. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: Playing through ongoing groin injury. *** Practiced Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
35. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. SD |
36. | Robert Meachem SD at Oak |
37. | Lance Moore NO vs. Was |
38. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cin |
39. | Greg Little CLE vs. Phi |
40. | *Justin Blackmon JAC at Min Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
41. | *David Nelson BUF at NYJ Note: Combination of the Revis-on-Johnson factor and Johnson's groin injury suggests to me that Nelson could get more targets than usual. |
42. | Randall Cobb GB vs. SF |
43. | Danny Amendola STL at Det Note: Will a Rams receiver emerge early on? |
44. | Mike Williams TB vs. Car |
45. | Mario Manningham SF at GB |
46. | Titus Young DET vs. StL |
47. | Laurent Robinson JAC at Min |
48. | Jon Baldwin KC vs. Atl |
49. | *Braylon Edwards SEA at Ari Note: Starting opposite Sidney Rice for Week 1. |
50. | Davone Bess MIA at Hou Note: Someone has to catch passes for Miami, right? |
51. | *Earl Bennett CHI vs. Ind Note: Hand injury, probable. |
52. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. Dal |
53. | *Stephen Hill NYJ vs. Buf Note: Dealt with a finger injury towards the end of camp and the preseason. Full practice Friday, listed as probable. |
54. | *Austin Collie IND at Chi Note: (Concussion) Injury early in the preseason reminded us of the horrible problems that Collie has had with concussions in the past. Full go at practice Monday. *** Friday Update - Game-time decision. *** |
55. | Santana Moss WAS at NO |
56. | Nate Burleson DET vs. StL |
57. | *Brian Hartline MIA at Hou Note: Missed most of camp with calf injury. Practicing this week, has the green light to play. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
58. | *Sidney Rice SEA at Ari Note: (Shoulders) Saw action in one preseason game. |
59. | *Denarius Moore OAK vs. SD Note: (Hamstring) Very few reps with Carson Palmer in training camp. Did not practice Tuesday. *** Friday Update - now considered full strength and ready to roll. *** |
60. | Brandon LaFell CAR at TB |
61. | *Kendall Wright TEN vs. NE Note: Will start ahead of Damian Williams with Kenny Britt suspended in Week 1. |
62. | Eddie Royal SD at Oak |
63. | *Rod Streater OAK vs. SD Note: Practicing with the first team with both Ford and Moore banged up. |
64. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Sea |
65. | Steve Breaston KC vs. Atl |
66. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Den |
67. | Brian Quick STL at Det Note: Didn't catch a pass at all in the preseason. |
68. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at Ari Note: Sidelined by a hamstring injury for much of camp. |
69. | Devery Henderson NO vs. Was |
70. | *Randy Moss SF at GB Note: Officially listed as the Niners' second starting receiver, opposite Crabtree. |
71. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Chi Note: Dealing with a sore shoulder. *** Limited Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
72. | *Kevin Walter HOU vs. Mia Note: Could ultimately lose playing time to Martin or Jean. |
73. | James Jones GB vs. SF |
74. | *Josh Morgan WAS at NO Note: Listed as the starter ahead of Leonard Hankerson on the Redskins' depth chart. Do the same depth chart issues apply at WR as they do at RB for the Redskins? |
75. | Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. Ind |
76. | Steven Smith STL at Det |
77. | Kevin Ogletree DAL at NYG Note: Didn't have him on the list this week - probably will be around 40-50 or so for Week 2. |
78. | *Jacoby Ford OAK vs. SD Note: Lingering foot injury has opened the door for other young Raiders receivers to shine in training camp. Didn't practice Tuesday or Thursday. |
79. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. NE Note: Suspended for the first game of the season. |
80. | *Jerome Simpson MIN vs. Jac Note: Reminder that he'll be suspended for the first three games. |
Tight Ends
1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Was |
2. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Ten |
3. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
4. | Fred Davis WAS at NO |
5. | *Aaron Hernandez NE at Ten Note: Left practice early on Sunday, for undisclosed reasons. |
6. | Vernon Davis SF at GB |
7. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. StL |
8. | Brent Celek PHI at Cle |
9. | Jared Cook TEN vs. NE |
10. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at KC |
11. | *Jermaine Gresham CIN at Bal Note: (Knee) Missed most of the preseason, but expected to play Monday night against the Ravens. Full practice this week. |
12. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Jac Note: Could see extra targets early with Jerome Simpson suspended. |
13. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Mia |
14. | Greg Olsen CAR at TB |
15. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. SF Note: Dealt with a quad injury and then missed a preseason game due to the birth of his son. |
16. | Coby Fleener IND at Chi |
17. | Scott Chandler BUF at NYJ |
18. | *Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Pit Note: Hard to separate Tamme from Dreesen right now. |
19. | Martellus Bennett NYG vs. Dal |
20. | Joel Dreessen DEN vs. Pit |
21. | *Dustin Keller NYJ vs. Buf Note: Pulled hamstring in second-to-last preseason game. *** Listed as questionable, despite previous assurances that the injury wasn't a big deal. Once again, it's probably a good idea to take a player's positive diagnosis with the appropriate grain or 100 of salt. *** |
22. | Dallas Clark TB vs. Car Note: Made it through the preseason unscathed. |
23. | Lance Kendricks STL at Det Note: Some bounce-back potential, especially if Bradford can stay healthy and upright. |
24. | Zach Miller SEA at Ari |
25. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at Min |
26. | Kevin Boss KC vs. Atl |
27. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. Ind |
28. | Anthony Fasano MIA at Hou |
29. | *Ed Dickson BAL vs. Cin Note: Dealt with a shoulder injury in training camp. (Shoulder) Game-time decision Monday, as will backup Dennis Pitta. ***Friday Update - It looks as if both Dickson and Pitta will play Monday. *** |
30. | *Heath Miller PIT at Den Note: (Ankle) Able to play in final preseason game. |
31. | Todd Heap ARZ vs. Sea |
32. | Dwayne Allen IND at Chi |
33. | *Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Phi Note: *** (Groin) Listed as questionable, though he did practice all week. More upside than Watson. *** |
34. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Cin |
35. | *Ben Watson CLE vs. Phi Note: Didn't see action in the preseason. (Leg) Said that he'd be ready for the opener. *** (Thigh) Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
36. | *Evan Moore SEA at Ari Note: Now the starter with Kellen Winslow Jr. cut from the Seahawks. I was wrong, it's Zach Miller and not Moore that will start. |
37. | *Jason Witten DAL at NYG Note: (Spleen) Some practice activity Sunday, will have a full scan Tuesday. Very risky start for Wednesday night. Officially listed as doubtful, though he traveled with the team and wants to sign a waiver so that he can play. I'm still benching him, though. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Cle |
2. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Mia Note: Game-time decision after missing Friday's practice with an injury to the area around his knee. |
3. | Ray Rice BAL vs. Cin |
4. | Calvin Johnson DET vs. StL |
5. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Dal |
6. | Matt Forte CHI vs. Ind |
7. | Julio Jones ATL at KC |
8. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. NE |
9. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. SD |
10. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Sea |
11. | A.J. Green CIN at Bal |
12. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Was |
13. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at NYG Note: (Ankle) Limited work in preseason games, though that might just be an ounce of precaution from the Cowboys. |
14. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. Atl Note: In limited action he's shown his old burst in preseason games. Just how much will Hillis cut into his carries? |
15. | *Doug Martin TB vs. Car Note: Won the starting job in training camp and preseason games over Blount. |
16. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Ten |
17. | Antonio Brown PIT at Den |
18. | Wes Welker NE at Ten |
19. | Greg Jennings GB vs. SF |
20. | Brandon Marshall CHI vs. Ind |
21. | Percy Harvin MIN vs. Jac |
22. | Fred Jackson BUF at NYJ |
23. | Steven Jackson STL at Det |
24. | *Darren Sproles NO vs. Was Note: Missed the end of the preseason with a knee injury. Able to practice Monday. |
25. | Reggie Bush MIA at Hou |
26. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Dal Note: (Foot) Didn't practice Sunday, but expected to practice Monday and play on Wednesday. Officially listed as questionable, but Nicks has been adamant that he'll play. |
27. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Was Note: *** Foot injury in practice, limited the last two days. *** |
28. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Cle |
29. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
30. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Dal Note: Sat out the final two preseason games with a hand injury, but practiced fully Sunday. |
31. | Frank Gore SF at GB Note: Don't love Gore this year, but this isn't a bad matchup. |
32. | Donald Brown IND at Chi |
33. | Michael Turner ATL at KC |
34. | Roddy White ATL at KC |
35. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin Note: The Bengals have had multiple DBs get hurt in the exhibition season. |
36. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. SF |
37. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Car |
38. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at Ari Note: It's his back spasms and not his legal case that has me worried for this week. Back spasms still haven't subsided. *** Officially a game-time decision, but at least he practiced Friday. *** |
39. | *Kevin Smith DET vs. StL Note: Dealing with an ankle injury. LeShoure is suspended for the first two games and Best is on the PUP list, so Smith is the default starter if healthy enough to go. *** Friday update: Not listed on the injury report. *** |
40. | *Rashad Jennings JAC at Min Note: Still the likely Week 1 starter, even with MJD reporting to camp Sunday. Jaguars confirmed that Jennings will start this week, though MJD will play. |
41. | *Aaron Hernandez NE at Ten Note: Left practice early on Sunday, for undisclosed reasons. |
42. | Fred Davis WAS at NO |
43. | *Dez Bryant DAL at NYG Note: (Knee) full practice Sunday. Knee is deemed 100 percent by Jerry Jones. He won't be the exclusive punt return guy, though. |
44. | *Mike Wallace PIT at Den Note: Ended his holdout last week. |
45. | *Steve Smith CAR at TB Note: (Foot infection) Returned to practice Sunday; Panthers think he'll be able to play. Listed as probable. |
46. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Pit |
47. | Eric Decker DEN vs. Pit |
48. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Atl Note: Ended his holdout a little earlier than Wallace. |
49. | *Stevan Ridley NE at Ten Note: Finished the preseason strong, plus Vereen is banged up. Vereen officially ruled out. |
50. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: With Jonathan Stewart not practicing Tuesday, looking increasingly likely that Williams gets more carries than usual this week. |
51. | C.J. Spiller BUF at NYJ |
52. | Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Buf |
53. | DeSean Jackson PHI at Cle Note: Draws Joe Haden in coverage this week. |
54. | Reggie Wayne IND at Chi |
55. | Pierre Garcon WAS at NO |
56. | Nate Washington TEN vs. NE |
57. | Brandon Lloyd NE at Ten |
58. | Michael Crabtree SF at GB |
59. | Malcom Floyd SD at Oak Note: Profile boosted some by Vincent Brown's injury. |
60. | Vernon Davis SF at GB |
61. | *Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Jac Note: Peterson is a game-time decision; even if he plays, Gerhart should get more work than usual. Expected to be the feature back this week even if Peterson plays. |
62. | *Roy Helu WAS at NO Note: It didn't take long for the Redskins' backfield quandry to come to the forefront. At least the final preseason game alleviated concerns about Helu's Achilles' tendon. Listed second on the depth chart to begin the week. |
63. | Willis McGahee DEN vs. Pit |
64. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Sea Note: Dealt with a knee injury in the preseason - could be in a timeshare with Ryan Williams this year. *** Friday update: Questionable with a hamstring injury suffered in practice this week, but expected to play. *** |
65. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. Mia Note: With Foster a game-time decision, Tate will at least see his worklad increased. |
66. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Ribs) Played through various injuries in penultimate preseason game. |
67. | *Steve Johnson BUF at NYJ Note: Playing through ongoing groin injury. *** Practiced Friday, but listed as questionable.*** |
68. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. SD |
69. | Robert Meachem SD at Oak |
70. | Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. StL |
71. | Lance Moore NO vs. Was |
72. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cin |
73. | *Miles Austin DAL at NYG Note: (Hamstring) Returned to practice Sunday after missing the entire preseason. Jerry Jones says that Austin's hamstring is 100 percent. So there's that. But why is the owner the one discussing injuries anyhow? |
74. | Greg Little CLE vs. Phi |
75. | *Justin Blackmon JAC at Min Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
76. | *Austin Collie IND at Chi Note: (Concussion) Injury early in the preseason reminded us of the horrible problems that Collie has had with concussions in the past. Full go at practice Monday. *** Friday Update - Game-time decision. *** |
77. | Danny Amendola STL at Det Note: Will a Rams receiver emerge early on? |
78. | Brent Celek PHI at Cle |
79. | Jared Cook TEN vs. NE |
80. | *Cedric Benson GB vs. SF Note: Possible timeshare in Green Bay, though it looks as if Benson will start. |
81. | *BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Bal Note: Missed most of the preseason with a foot injury. Coach Marvin Lewis said that Green-Ellis will be good to go Monday night. Meanwhile, Bernard Scott is out. |
82. | Michael Bush CHI vs. Ind |
83. | *Isaac Redman PIT at Den Note: Has been dealing with hip and ankle injuries. (Ankle) Practiced Monday, but coach Mike Tomlin ominously said that Redman must get over his injury to start Sunday night. Mendenhall has improved, and Jonathan Dwyer looms. *** Listed as probable, with Mendenhall doubtful. *** |
84. | Peyton Hillis KC vs. Atl |
85. | *Ronnie Brown SD at Oak Note: Probably will start if Mathews can't go, as expected. Mathews' outlook is less positive than it was earlier in the week - Brown looks like a decent start, though it'll probably be a timeshare. |
86. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB Note: Didn't practice Sunday due to an ankle injury. Did not practice Tuesday, either. *** Still didn't practice Friday, listed as questionable but didn't practice all week. |
87. | *Denarius Moore OAK vs. SD Note: (Hamstring) Very few reps with Carson Palmer in training camp. Did not practice Tuesday. *** Friday Update - now considered full strength and ready to roll. *** |
88. | Randall Cobb GB vs. SF |
89. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at Ari Note: Sidelined by a hamstring injury for much of camp. |
90. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at KC |
91. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Mia |
92. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Jac Note: Could see extra targets early with Jerome Simpson suspended. |
93. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Was |
94. | David Wilson NYG vs. Dal |
95. | *Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Sea Note: Still working his way back from his knee injury, but should share carries with Wells early on. |
96. | *Alfred Morris WAS at NO Note: Rumored to have a shot at starting in Week 1. Listed third on the depth chart to begin the week. *** According to the Washington Post, those with some knowledge of the Skins' RB situation (of course, they are unnamed) believe Morris will start (of course, their reasoning wasn't listed.). *** |
97. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Den Note: Could have a pretty big role this week if Redman can't start. |
98. | *Robert Turbin SEA at Ari Note: Might end up starting tis week if Lynch's back doesn't improve soon. |
99. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Min Note: Ended his holdout Sunday - will he play in Week 1, and how much will he be used? The easy comparison is to Chris Johnson last year, but that's only because we have a limited sample of elite backs holding out until the week before the season starts. Will play, but Rashad Jennings will start. |
100. | Mike Williams TB vs. Car |
101. | Titus Young DET vs. StL |
102. | Mario Manningham SF at GB |
103. | Laurent Robinson JAC at Min |
104. | Greg Olsen CAR at TB |
105. | *Jermichael Finley GB vs. SF Note: Dealt with a quad injury and then missed a preseason game due to the birth of his son. |
Kickers
1. | David Akers SF at GB |
2. | *Stephen Gostkowski NE at Ten Note: (Groin) Able to practice Thursday. |
3. | Mason Crosby GB vs. SF |
4. | Alex Henery PHI at Cle |
5. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. Ind |
6. | Garrett Hartley NO vs. Was Note: Beat out John Kasay for the starting job, as expected. |
7. | Dan Bailey DAL at NYG |
8. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. SD Note: Groin injury, expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. |
9. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Den |
10. | Matt Bryant ATL at KC |
11. | Shayne Graham HOU vs. Mia Note: Got the starting job because of Randy Bullock's injury. |
12. | Matt Prater DEN vs. Pit |
13. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. NE |
14. | Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. Dal |
15. | Jason Hanson DET vs. StL |
16. | *Nate Kaeding SD at Oak Note: Returning from a torn ACL. |
17. | Mike Nugent CIN at Bal |
18. | Connor Barth TB vs. Car |
19. | *Greg Zuerlein STL at Det Note: Greg-the-Leg takes over for Josh Brown; kicked a 59-yarder in the preseason. |
20. | Steven Hauschka SEA at Ari |
21. | *Justin Tucker BAL vs. Cin Note: Beat out Billy Cundiff for the starting job. |
22. | *Justin Medlock CAR at TB Note: Beat out Olindo Mare for the Panthers' kicking job. |
23. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Buf |
24. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Chi |
25. | *Blair Walsh MIN vs. Jac Note: Replaces Ryan Longwell as the Vikings' kicker. |
26. | *Billy Cundiff WAS at NO Note: Scooped up by the Redskins when the Ravens cut him. |
27. | Ryan Succop KC vs. Atl |
28. | Dan Carpenter MIA at Hou |
29. | Rian Lindell BUF at NYJ |
30. | Josh Scobee JAC at Min |
31. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Phi |
32. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Sea |
Defenses
1. | Houston Texans vs. Mia |
2. | Philadelphia Eagles at Cle |
3. | Chicago Bears vs. Ind |
4. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
5. | *New York Giants vs. Dal Note: Giants' secondary issues matched by Cowboys' receiver injuries. |
6. | Buffalo Bills at NYJ |
7. | Detroit Lions vs. StL |
8. | Seattle Seahawks at Ari |
9. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Jac |
10. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Cin |
11. | San Francisco 49ers at GB |
12. | *New England Patriots at Ten Note: Patrick Chung is dealing with a shoulder injury. |
13. | Green Bay Packers vs. SF |
14. | New Orleans Saints vs. Was |
15. | Miami Dolphins at Hou |
16. | Denver Broncos vs. Pit |
17. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Sea |
18. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Den |
19. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atl Note: Derrick Johnson (ankle) should play. |
20. | *Cincinnati Bengals at Bal Note: Carlos Dunlap unlikely to play. |
21. | Dallas Cowboys at NYG |
22. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Min |
23. | San Diego Chargers at Oak |
24. | St. Louis Rams at Det |
25. | Atlanta Falcons at KC |
26. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car |
27. | Cleveland Browns vs. Phi |
28. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
29. | Tennessee Titans vs. NE |
30. | Washington Redskins at NO |
31. | Oakland Raiders vs. SD |
32. | *Indianapolis Colts at Chi Note: No Pat Angerer (Foot) this week. |