This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Updated 9/15
Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Chi |
2. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ari |
3. | Drew Brees NO at Car |
4. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NO Note: Newton's running game was bottled up by the Bucs in Week 1. |
5. | Eli Manning NYG vs. TB |
6. | Jay Cutler CHI at GB Note: Cutler's big day could have been even better - Marshall dropped a couple of balls in the end zone and was interfered with twice, resulting in two Michael Bush 1-yard touchdowns. |
7. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Den |
8. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Ten |
9. | Matthew Stafford DET at SF |
10. | Robert Griffin WAS at StL Note: Is Griffin just that good, or was the Saints' secondary just that weak? |
11. | Peyton Manning DEN at Atl |
12. | Tony Romo DAL at Sea |
13. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. KC Note: Garbage time production counts just the same in fantasy as any other time. Better matchup this week. |
14. | Josh Freeman TB at NYG Note: Freeman and Vincent Jackson didn't connect well in Week 1, with Jackson catching just four of his 10 targets from Freeman. |
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Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Updated 9/15
Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Chi |
2. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ari |
3. | Drew Brees NO at Car |
4. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NO Note: Newton's running game was bottled up by the Bucs in Week 1. |
5. | Eli Manning NYG vs. TB |
6. | Jay Cutler CHI at GB Note: Cutler's big day could have been even better - Marshall dropped a couple of balls in the end zone and was interfered with twice, resulting in two Michael Bush 1-yard touchdowns. |
7. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Den |
8. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Ten |
9. | Matthew Stafford DET at SF |
10. | Robert Griffin WAS at StL Note: Is Griffin just that good, or was the Saints' secondary just that weak? |
11. | Peyton Manning DEN at Atl |
12. | Tony Romo DAL at Sea |
13. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. KC Note: Garbage time production counts just the same in fantasy as any other time. Better matchup this week. |
14. | Josh Freeman TB at NYG Note: Freeman and Vincent Jackson didn't connect well in Week 1, with Jackson catching just four of his 10 targets from Freeman. |
15. | Michael Vick PHI vs. Bal Note: Not a bad fantasy day despite all the turnovers. |
16. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Min |
17. | Alex Smith SF vs. Det |
18. | Matt Cassel KC at Buf |
19. | Christian Ponder MIN at Ind |
20. | Matt Schaub HOU at Jac |
21. | Joe Flacco BAL at Phi Note: The new up-tempo approach worked, though in fairness the injuries to the Bengals' secondary made this a better matchup than usual. It gets much tougher this week at Philly. |
22. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. NYJ |
23. | Carson Palmer OAK at Mia Note: Very little bang for the buck on his 46 attempts, though not having Moore or Ford makes a big difference. |
24. | Mark Sanchez NYJ at Pit |
25. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle |
26. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ at NE Note: Drove the Cardinals on their game-winning drive after Skelton's ankle injury. Will start this week against New England. Kolb taking all the first-team reps in practice this week, confirming what we already knew - he'll start this week. |
27. | *Jake Locker TEN at SD Note: Left shoulder injury forced him to leave Week 1's loss to the Pats. He's expected to play this week, but the practice reports will tell us more. Threw the ball well in practice Wednesday. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
28. | Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. Hou Note: All things being equal, he looked much improved in Week 1. |
29. | *Russell Wilson SEA vs. Dal Note: Not very impressive in the loss to Arizona, but on the other hand he put the Seahawks in a position to win on the final drive. Might be without his starting left tackle, Russell Okung. |
30. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Oak Note: Multiple passes tipped at the line of scrimmage. |
31. | *Sam Bradford STL vs. Was Note: The Rams lost two starting OL to injuries in the loss to Detroit, including their center for the season. |
32. | Brandon Weeden CLE at Cin |
33. | *Matt Hasselbeck TEN at SD Note: Finished out the loss to the Pats after Locker's injury. |
34. | *John Skelton ARZ at NE Note: Skelton left last week's win over Seattle with a low ankle sprain, not a high ankle sprain as initially reported, though he's still out for Week 2. |
Running Backs
1. | *Arian Foster HOU at Jac Note: (Knee) Ran well despite the practice injury scare. Left practice Wednesday with an illness. |
2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Bal |
3. | Ray Rice BAL at Phi |
4. | Darren McFadden OAK at Mia Note: Targeted a whopping 18 times, caught 13 passes Monday night. |
5. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Ind Note: Ok, maybe Peterson really is a super-healer, after all. Coach Leslie Frazier said that he'd try to limit Peterson to 20-25 carries this week. Some soreness and tightness in his patella after Sunday, but full participant in practice this week. |
6. | Matt Forte CHI at GB |
7. | Jamaal Charles KC at Buf |
8. | Doug Martin TB at NYG |
9. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. KC Note: Big jump in value with Fred Jackson out - two huge plays against the Jets in Week 1. |
10. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ari Note: Huge Week 1 game against the Titans. Didn't hurt that Vereen was out. |
11. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at Sea Note: *** (Wrist) Listed as probable. *** |
12. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Dal Note: (Back) Pretty much had a full workload despite the ominous practice notes. Limited in practice Wednesday, but as last week demonstrated, that doesn't mean much. *** Listed as probable. *** |
13. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. TB |
14. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Hou Note: Picked up a pretty full workload after Jennings' knee injury in Week 1. |
15. | Frank Gore SF vs. Det Note: Looked really good against the Packers. |
16. | *Trent Richardson CLE at Cin Note: *** Listed as probable, practiced all week. *** |
17. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Was |
18. | Chris Johnson TEN at SD Note: Miserable day against the Pats. Perhaps the only real bust from Week 1 when you consider the acquisition cost (though DeAngelo Williams certainly counts among those that got started because of the circumstances.). |
19. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Cle Note: Was the workhorse back in Week 1 with Bernard Scott and the lone bright spot in the loss. |
20. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak |
21. | Kevin Smith DET at SF Note: Hate the matchup this week. |
22. | *Alfred Morris WAS at StL Note: Morris had 28 carries to just two apiece for Royster and Helu. |
23. | Donald Brown IND vs. Min |
24. | Darren Sproles NO at Car Note: Didn't get a carry, and the team only had 10 carries overall. |
25. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Den |
26. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Pit |
27. | Willis McGahee DEN at Atl Note: Lost a fumble in an otherwise decent game Sunday night. |
28. | Cedric Benson GB vs. Chi |
29. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. NYJ Note: Dwyer was the Steelers' best back Sunday night. Will they use him more in Week 2? (Foot) Full practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. *** Listed as probable, with Mendenhall doubtful. *** |
30. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO Note: The lesson imparted by the Panthers with Williams is that if at first you don't succeed, shut it down and never try again. |
31. | *Beanie Wells ARZ at NE Note: (Hamstring) Split carries with Williams - neither did anything of note, albeit against a tough run defense. (Knee) Full practice this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
32. | Ben Tate HOU at Jac |
33. | *Ryan Williams ARZ at NE Note: Miserable day for both Williams and Wells. *** (Knee) Listed as probable. *** |
34. | Michael Bush CHI at GB |
35. | Peyton Hillis KC at Buf |
36. | *Isaac Redman PIT vs. NYJ Note: Dwyer was the better back - Redman went just 11-for-21 with two short receptions. |
37. | Pierre Thomas NO at Car |
38. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Det Note: The clear #2 behind Gore - nearly vultured a touchdown away from Gore. |
39. | *Toby Gerhart MIN at Ind Note: Much smaller workload than expected last week - have to bury him now unless Peterson has a setback. |
40. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at Atl Note: Looked decent as McGahee's backup Sunday night. Not a bad long-term spec play. |
41. | *Roy Helu WAS at StL Note: Used almost exclusively as a third down back, and that's it. |
42. | *David Wilson NYG vs. TB Note: Appears to be emerging from the doghouse after fumbling in the first quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Cowboys. |
43. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Den |
44. | *Curtis Brinkley SD vs. Ten Note: Had 10 carries to five for Ronnie Brown, but didn't do anything with them. |
45. | Brandon Jackson CLE at Cin |
46. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Pit |
47. | *Ronnie Brown SD vs. Ten Note: Completely stuffed on his five carries, Curtis Brinkley had 10 carries. Only good aspect of his game was in the passing game. |
48. | *LeGarrette Blount TB at NYG Note: Went down with an unspecified ailment in the second quarter, had just three carries. No restrictions for practice or the game on Sunday. *** (Neck) Listed as probable. *** |
49. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO Note: (Ankle) Inactive in Week 1. Practicing this week, making strides between Wednesday and Thursday. *** Listed as questionable, though he was able to run and cut in practice. *** |
50. | *Evan Royster WAS at StL Note: Just two carries, behind Helu on third downs. |
51. | Danny Woodhead NE vs. Ari |
52. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. Dal Note: Much smaller workload than expected. |
53. | *Mike Goodson OAK at Mia Note: Had two carries for 13 yards as the backup behind McFadden. |
54. | Mark Ingram NO at Car Note: Disappointing output against the Redskins - six carries for 15 yards. On the field for only nine snaps in Week 1. |
55. | *Felix Jones DAL at Sea Note: (Ribs) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
56. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Ten Note: Sat out last week with the broken clavicle. The running game was miserable without him. Practiced in full pads for the first time Thursday since the injury. *** Game-time decision, listed as questionable, was limited in practice even though he practiced in full pads. *** |
57. | Bernard Pierce BAL at Phi |
58. | Mike Tolbert CAR vs. NO |
59. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Den |
60. | Montario Hardesty CLE at Cin |
61. | Joe McKnight NYJ at Pit |
62. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. Oak |
63. | Joique Bell DET at SF Note: Vultured a goal line carry for a touchdown, but it was his only carry. |
64. | Vick Ballard IND vs. Min |
65. | Daryl Richardson STL vs. Was Note: Two carries to none for Pead. |
66. | Isaiah Pead STL vs. Was Note: No carries in the Week 1 loss. |
67. | Keiland Williams DET at SF |
68. | *Tashard Choice BUF vs. KC Note: Now the backup behind C.J. Spiller. |
69. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at NE |
70. | *Bernard Scott CIN vs. Cle Note: (Hand) Could be part of the action in Week 2. Limited in practice Thursday. *** Limited all week, listed as questionable. *** |
71. | *Alex Green GB vs. Chi Note: No carries in Week 1. |
72. | Shaun Draughn KC at Buf Note: Saw the garbage time action, but isn't a threat to displace Charles or Hillis. |
73. | *Taiwan Jones OAK at Mia Note: Didn't receive an official carry Monday night, though was part of a botched reverse. (Ribs) Returned to practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
74. | *Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Inactive last week, but made really good strides in practice. Full practice Thursday - is this the week he plays? *** Still listed as doubtful. *** |
75. | *Brandon Jacobs SF vs. Det Note: *** (Knee) Listed as questionable. *** |
76. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at Atl Note: Inactive in Week 1, and described by coach John Fox as behind physically and mentally after missing training camp time with a hamstring injury. |
77. | *James Starks GB vs. Chi Note: (Toe) Sat out last week, still wasn't practicing Tuesday. Doubtful for Thursday night. |
78. | *Delone Carter IND vs. Min |
79. | *Dion Lewis PHI vs. Bal Note: (Hamstring) Not on the injury list Wednesday. |
80. | *LaMichael James SF vs. Det Note: *** Could be inactive again this week. *** |
81. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Ari Note: (Foot) Limited in practice Thursday. *** Listed as questionable. *** |
82. | *Rashad Jennings JAC vs. Hou Note: Suffered a knee injury after eight carries in Week 1. Opportunity to be the starting back is probably gone now. Did not practice Thursday, and the rain in the forecast can't be good for a player with a weak knee. *** Officially out this week. *** |
83. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Oak Note: Suffered a concussion on the play where he fumbled against the Texans. *** Officially ruled out for this week.*** |
84. | *Javon Ringer TEN at SD Note: Dealing with an infection in his right elbow. Out this week. *** Has undergone two surgeries this week. *** |
85. | Mikel Leshoure DET at SF |
86. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. KC Note: Sprained LCL, out until at least Week 4. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Den |
2. | *Calvin Johnson DET at SF Note: (Foot) Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. |
3. | Andre Johnson HOU at Jac |
4. | Percy Harvin MIN at Ind Note: Also had five carries in addition to his heavy usage in the passing game. |
5. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. TB |
6. | Brandon Marshall CHI at GB |
7. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NE |
8. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle Note: The Browns will be without Joe Haden this week. |
9. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi Note: Seven targets in Week 1 - could be more active this week if Jennings is limited by his groin injury. |
10. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. TB Note: Limited in practice Thursday with lingering soreness in his foot. *** Listed as questionable, but expected to play. *** |
11. | Dez Bryant DAL at Sea |
12. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
13. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Min |
14. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. KC |
15. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Atl Note: Minor shoulder injury. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
16. | *Wes Welker NE vs. Ari Note: Just three catches, and on the field just 43 of the 67 Pats' offensive plays. |
17. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Ten |
18. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NYJ Note: Will he draw Revis (that is, if Revis can play)? |
19. | Torrey Smith BAL at Phi |
20. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NO Note: Shut down in Thursday's practice with a sore knee. |
21. | *Roddy White ATL vs. Den Note: (Groin) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited again Friday. *** |
22. | Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Ari |
23. | Eric Decker DEN at Atl |
24. | *Miles Austin DAL at Sea Note: *** (Hamstring) Listed as probable. *** |
25. | Vincent Jackson TB at NYG |
26. | Lance Moore NO at Car |
27. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: Used in the backfield in addition to getting targeted nine times. |
28. | Mike Wallace PIT vs. NYJ |
29. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Det |
30. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Buf |
31. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Bal Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a hamstring issue. *** Listed as questionable but according to Jason LaCanfora he has a good chance to play. *** |
32. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
33. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Pit |
34. | *James Jones GB vs. Chi Note: Busy day with the Niners concerned about shutting down the Packers' top options, and with Greg Jennings getting hurt. |
35. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Bal Note: Dealing with a hip flexor. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
36. | Greg Little CLE at Cin |
37. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Phi |
38. | Laurent Robinson JAC vs. Hou Note: Had nine targets in Week 1. |
39. | Danny Amendola STL vs. Was |
40. | *Stephen Hill NYJ at Pit Note: Huge breakout game in his debut. (Calf) Limited in early practice this week. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
41. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Mia |
42. | Mike Williams TB at NYG Note: Targeted just three times, but caught a touchdown. |
43. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Oak |
44. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NO |
45. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. NYJ Note: Eight targets in Week 1. Could see a similar workload this week if the Jets focus on Brown and Wallace. |
46. | *Dexter McCluster KC at Buf Note: Targeted 10 times in Week 1 - some of it was in catch-up mode, some of it early. |
47. | *Nate Washington TEN at SD Note: Injury suffered in Week 1 is just a leg bruise. Didn't practice Thursday, but expected back on the field Friday. *** Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
48. | *Donald Jones BUF vs. KC Note: The Bills' #2 receiver with David Nelson out for the year. |
49. | Andrew Hawkins CIN vs. Cle Note: Eight catches on nine targets in Week 1 - seems clear that he's the Bengals' #2 option. |
50. | Braylon Edwards SEA vs. Dal Note: The good news - targeted nine times in Week 1. The bad news - another bad drop at the end of the game that would have given the Seahawks a go-ahead touchdown. *** Losing starting job to Golden Tate.*** |
51. | Kevin Ogletree DAL at Sea |
52. | *Jason Avant PHI vs. Bal Note: Clear #3 receiver for the Eagles, but dealing with a wrist contusion. Full practice this week. |
53. | *Aldrick Robinson WAS at StL Note: Stepped into the breach after Garcon got hurt. Could have a much bigger role this week with Garcon very limited in practice this week. |
54. | Andre Roberts ARZ at NE |
55. | Randy Moss SF vs. Det Note: Limited snaps, but used frequently when in there. |
56. | Davone Bess MIA vs. Oak |
57. | *Rod Streater OAK at Mia Note: Started with both Moore and Ford out, caught a touchdown, but also lost a fumble. |
58. | Earl Bennett CHI at GB |
59. | *Kenny Britt TEN at SD Note: Back from his one-game suspension, but how much will he play? Are his knees fully healed? Expected to see 15-to-25 snaps. |
60. | *Pierre Garcon WAS at StL Note: Huge first quarter, but then left with a foot injury. Expects to play in Week 2. *Very* limited in Thursday's practice and the team is uncertain if Garcon can play. *** Game-time decision, but not likely to play. *** |
61. | Justin Blackmon JAC vs. Hou |
62. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. Was |
63. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Dal Note: Suffered a tooth injury on an attempted catch. New grill won't keep him out of the game in Week 2. |
64. | *Donnie Avery IND vs. Min Note: Started with Austin Collie a late scratch last week. |
65. | *Robert Meachem SD vs. Ten Note: Just two targets Monday night. I'm sticking with my rich-man's Darnay Scott comparison. |
66. | *Denarius Moore OAK at Mia Note: Sat out Monday night with his hamstring injury. Ready to play this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
67. | Santana Moss WAS at StL Note: Fairly minor role in the Redskins' offense, even after the Garcon injury - though in fairness, the Redskins had already built a lead at that point. |
68. | Nate Burleson DET at SF Note: Ended up being the #2 receiver, with Titus Young getting marginalized. |
69. | Kendall Wright TEN at SD |
70. | Eddie Royal SD vs. Ten |
71. | Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Hou |
72. | *Golden Tate SEA vs. Dal Note: *** Starting ahead of Edwards. That may not translate into more targets, though. *** |
73. | Mario Manningham SF vs. Det |
74. | Titus Young DET at SF Note: Big bust in Week 1 - just one target, benched after taking a personal foul in the first half. |
75. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Pit Note: (Sore back) Listed as questionable but should play. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
76. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at GB |
77. | Steve Breaston KC at Buf |
78. | Devin Aromashodu MIN at Ind |
79. | Rueben Randle NYG vs. TB |
80. | Josh Gordon CLE at Cin |
81. | *Jon Baldwin KC at Buf Note: Went without a target in Week 1, and the implication was that he needs to learn the playbook more. |
82. | Jacoby Jones BAL at Phi |
83. | Michael Floyd ARZ at NE |
84. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Min Note: Out with a shoulder injury in Week 1. Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
85. | Kevin Walter HOU at Jac |
86. | Josh Morgan WAS at StL |
87. | Steven Smith STL vs. Was |
88. | *Austin Collie IND vs. Min Note: (Concussion) Late scratch in Week 1. Did not practice Thursday, but the Colts said that he will start at an outside receiver spot, and see some occasional play in the slot. *** Listed as doubtful after not practicing Friday. *** |
89. | *Devery Henderson NO at Car Note: Left Week 1 with a head injury. Unlikely to play Sunday, though he hasn't yet been officially ruled out. *** Now officially out. *** |
90. | *Greg Jennings GB vs. Chi Note: Injured his groin in Sunday's loss, didn't practice Tuesday, though his rehab supposedly is going well. Inactive Thursday. |
91. | *Jacoby Ford OAK at Mia Note: Will have surgery on his injured left foot. |
92. | Jerome Simpson MIN at Ind |
93. | *David Nelson BUF vs. KC Note: Out for the season with a torn ACL. |
Tight Ends
1. | Jimmy Graham NO at Car |
2. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ari |
3. | Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ari |
4. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Det |
5. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at SF |
6. | Fred Davis WAS at StL |
7. | Owen Daniels HOU at Jac Note: Benefited from the absence of Dreesen. |
8. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Bal |
9. | Jared Cook TEN at SD |
10. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Den |
11. | *Antonio Gates SD vs. Ten Note: Briefly sidelined with a rib injury in the second quarter Monday night. Did not practice Thursday, still sore. *** Limited in practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
12. | Jermichael Finley GB vs. Chi Note: Seven catches and a touchdown, but also a really bad drop. |
13. | *Jason Witten DAL at Sea Note: (Spleen) Shockingly played last week, but had just two catches for 10 yards. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
14. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Cle Note: Just three catches Monday night, but targeted eight times. |
15. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Ind Note: Five catches on seven targets. |
16. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Min Note: Very active in the passing game in Week 1. |
17. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO |
18. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. KC |
19. | Jacob Tamme DEN at Atl Note: Five targets compared to just two for Dreesen. |
20. | Martellus Bennett NYG vs. TB |
21. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Phi Note: Targeted nine times as the Ravens took advantage of a big mismatch against the Bengals' linebackers. |
22. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Hou Note: Scored in Week 1 after getting shut out last season. |
23. | Heath Miller PIT vs. NYJ |
24. | Tony Moeaki KC at Buf |
25. | Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Oak |
26. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. Was |
27. | Ed Dickson BAL at Phi |
28. | Dallas Clark TB at NYG Note: Just one catch on one target. |
29. | *Brandon Myers OAK at Mia Note: Caught five passes for 65 yards Monday night. |
30. | Kevin Boss KC at Buf |
31. | Todd Heap ARZ at NE |
32. | *Zach Miller SEA vs. Dal Note: (Foot) Limited in practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable, though expected to play. *** |
33. | Joel Dreessen DEN at Atl |
34. | Kellen Davis CHI at GB Note: Targeted just once in Week 1. Maybe the issue is Cutler and not the offensive coordinator? |
35. | Jordan Cameron CLE at Cin |
36. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Min Note: No targets after all the preseason hype. |
37. | *Ben Watson CLE at Cin Note: *** (Thigh) Listed as questionable after being limited all week. *** |
38. | *Dustin Keller NYJ at Pit Note: Targeted just once in Week 1. (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. *** Ruled out for this week. *** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | *Arian Foster HOU at Jac Note: (Knee) Ran well despite the practice injury scare. Left practice Wednesday with an illness. |
2. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Bal |
3. | Ray Rice BAL at Phi |
4. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Den |
5. | *Calvin Johnson DET at SF Note: (Foot) Practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. |
6. | Jimmy Graham NO at Car |
7. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ari |
8. | Darren McFadden OAK at Mia Note: Targeted a whopping 18 times, caught 13 passes Monday night. |
9. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Ind Note: Ok, maybe Peterson really is a super-healer, after all. Coach Leslie Frazier said that he'd try to limit Peterson to 20-25 carries this week. Some soreness and tightness in his patella after Sunday, but full participant in practice this week. |
10. | Matt Forte CHI at GB |
11. | Andre Johnson HOU at Jac |
12. | Percy Harvin MIN at Ind Note: Also had five carries in addition to his heavy usage in the passing game. |
13. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. TB |
14. | Brandon Marshall CHI at GB |
15. | *Steve Smith CAR vs. NO Note: Shut down in Thursday's practice with a sore knee. |
16. | Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ari |
17. | Jamaal Charles KC at Buf |
18. | Doug Martin TB at NYG |
19. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. KC Note: Big jump in value with Fred Jackson out - two huge plays against the Jets in Week 1. |
20. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ari Note: Huge Week 1 game against the Titans. Didn't hurt that Vereen was out. |
21. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at NE |
22. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle Note: The Browns will be without Joe Haden this week. |
23. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi Note: Seven targets in Week 1 - could be more active this week if Jennings is limited by his groin injury. |
24. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. TB Note: Limited in practice Thursday with lingering soreness in his foot. *** Listed as questionable, but expected to play. *** |
25. | Dez Bryant DAL at Sea |
26. | Marques Colston NO at Car |
27. | *DeMarco Murray DAL at Sea Note: *** (Wrist) Listed as probable. *** |
28. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Dal Note: (Back) Pretty much had a full workload despite the ominous practice notes. Limited in practice Wednesday, but as last week demonstrated, that doesn't mean much. *** Listed as probable. *** |
29. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. TB |
30. | *Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Hou Note: Picked up a pretty full workload after Jennings' knee injury in Week 1. |
31. | Frank Gore SF vs. Det Note: Looked really good against the Packers. |
32. | Steven Jackson STL vs. Was |
33. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Bal Note: Dealing with a hip flexor. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
34. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Min |
35. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. KC |
36. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Atl Note: Minor shoulder injury. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
37. | *Wes Welker NE vs. Ari Note: Just three catches, and on the field just 43 of the 67 Pats' offensive plays. |
38. | Malcom Floyd SD vs. Ten |
39. | *Pierre Garcon WAS at StL Note: Huge first quarter, but then left with a foot injury. Expects to play in Week 2. *Very* limited in Thursday's practice and the team is uncertain if Garcon can play. *** Game-time decision, but not likely to play. *** |
40. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Det |
41. | *Antonio Gates SD vs. Ten Note: Briefly sidelined with a rib injury in the second quarter Monday night. Did not practice Thursday, still sore. *** Limited in practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
42. | Darren Sproles NO at Car Note: Didn't get a carry, and the team only had 10 carries overall. |
43. | Chris Johnson TEN at SD Note: Miserable day against the Pats. Perhaps the only real bust from Week 1 when you consider the acquisition cost (though DeAngelo Williams certainly counts among those that got started because of the circumstances.). |
44. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak |
45. | Kevin Smith DET at SF Note: Hate the matchup this week. |
46. | Donald Brown IND vs. Min |
47. | *Greg Jennings GB vs. Chi Note: Injured his groin in Sunday's loss, didn't practice Tuesday, though his rehab supposedly is going well. Inactive Thursday. |
48. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NYJ Note: Will he draw Revis (that is, if Revis can play)? |
49. | Torrey Smith BAL at Phi |
50. | *Roddy White ATL vs. Den Note: (Groin) Limited in Thursday's practice. *** Limited again Friday. *** |
51. | Brandon Lloyd NE vs. Ari |
52. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs. Cle Note: Was the workhorse back in Week 1 with Bernard Scott and the lone bright spot in the loss. |
53. | *Alfred Morris WAS at StL Note: Morris had 28 carries to just two apiece for Royster and Helu. |
54. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Den |
55. | *Trent Richardson CLE at Cin Note: *** Listed as probable, practiced all week. *** |
56. | Eric Decker DEN at Atl |
57. | *Miles Austin DAL at Sea Note: *** (Hamstring) Listed as probable. *** |
58. | *Nate Washington TEN at SD Note: Injury suffered in Week 1 is just a leg bruise. Didn't practice Thursday, but expected back on the field Friday. *** Didn't practice all week, listed as questionable. *** |
59. | Vincent Jackson TB at NYG |
60. | Lance Moore NO at Car |
61. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at SF |
62. | Fred Davis WAS at StL |
63. | Owen Daniels HOU at Jac Note: Benefited from the absence of Dreesen. |
64. | *Jonathan Dwyer PIT vs. NYJ Note: Dwyer was the Steelers' best back Sunday night. Will they use him more in Week 2? (Foot) Full practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. *** Listed as probable, with Mendenhall doubtful. *** |
65. | Mike Wallace PIT vs. NYJ |
66. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Det |
67. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Buf |
68. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Bal Note: Sat out practice Thursday with a hamstring issue. *** Listed as questionable but according to Jason LaCanfora he has a good chance to play. *** |
69. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
70. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Pit |
71. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: Used in the backfield in addition to getting targeted nine times. |
72. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Pit |
73. | Willis McGahee DEN at Atl Note: Lost a fumble in an otherwise decent game Sunday night. |
74. | Cedric Benson GB vs. Chi |
75. | Danny Amendola STL vs. Was |
76. | DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. NO Note: The lesson imparted by the Panthers with Williams is that if at first you don't succeed, shut it down and never try again. |
77. | Ben Tate HOU at Jac |
78. | *Ryan Williams ARZ at NE Note: Miserable day for both Williams and Wells. *** (Knee) Listed as probable. *** |
79. | Peyton Hillis KC at Buf |
80. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Bal |
81. | Jared Cook TEN at SD |
82. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Den |
83. | Jermichael Finley GB vs. Chi Note: Seven catches and a touchdown, but also a really bad drop. |
84. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. Cle Note: Just three catches Monday night, but targeted eight times. |
85. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Ind Note: Five catches on seven targets. |
86. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Min Note: Very active in the passing game in Week 1. |
87. | Greg Little CLE at Cin |
88. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Phi |
89. | Laurent Robinson JAC vs. Hou Note: Had nine targets in Week 1. |
90. | *Stephen Hill NYJ at Pit Note: Huge breakout game in his debut. (Calf) Limited in early practice this week. *** Full practice Friday. *** |
91. | Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Mia |
92. | Braylon Edwards SEA vs. Dal Note: The good news - targeted nine times in Week 1. The bad news - another bad drop at the end of the game that would have given the Seahawks a go-ahead touchdown. *** Losing starting job to Golden Tate.*** |
93. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Oak |
94. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. NO |
95. | Mike Williams TB at NYG Note: Targeted just three times, but caught a touchdown. |
96. | *Beanie Wells ARZ at NE Note: (Hamstring) Split carries with Williams - neither did anything of note, albeit against a tough run defense. (Knee) Full practice this week. *** Listed as probable. *** |
97. | *Isaac Redman PIT vs. NYJ Note: Dwyer was the better back - Redman went just 11-for-21 with two short receptions. |
98. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. Det Note: The clear #2 behind Gore - nearly vultured a touchdown away from Gore. |
Kickers
1. | David Akers SF vs. Det Note: Huge bonus in distance leagues for his 63-yarder last week. |
2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Ari |
3. | Nate Kaeding SD vs. Ten Note: Five-for-five in his return. |
4. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Chi |
5. | Robbie Gould CHI at GB |
6. | Garrett Hartley NO at Car |
7. | Dan Bailey DAL at Sea |
8. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Mia Note: (Groin) Made both of his attempts. *** (Hamstring) Listed as probable.*** |
9. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Den |
10. | Shayne Graham HOU at Jac |
11. | Rob Bironas TEN at SD |
12. | Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. TB |
13. | Jason Hanson DET at SF |
14. | Connor Barth TB at NYG |
15. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Was Note: Greg-the-Leg gave the Rams a late lead with a 46-yard kick with two minutes left. |
16. | Billy Cundiff WAS at StL |
17. | Alex Henery PHI vs. Bal Note: Missed one of his two attempts Sunday. |
18. | Blair Walsh MIN at Ind Note: Solid debut - hit a huge game-tying kick to send it into overtime. |
19. | Justin Tucker BAL at Phi Note: All the rookie kickers got off to good starts. |
20. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Cle |
21. | Matt Prater DEN at Atl |
22. | Justin Medlock CAR vs. NO |
23. | Nick Folk NYJ at Pit |
24. | Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Oak |
25. | Phil Dawson CLE at Cin |
26. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Min |
27. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. NYJ |
28. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Dal |
29. | Ryan Succop KC at Buf Note: Had a bad miss that could have tied the game in the third quarter, after which the Chiefs got blown out. |
30. | Rian Lindell BUF vs. KC |
31. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. Hou |
32. | *Jay Feely ARZ at NE Note: (Back) Listed as probable. |
Defenses
1. | New England Patriots vs. Ari |
2. | Baltimore Ravens at Phi |
3. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Det |
4. | Houston Texans at Jac Note: J.J. Watt was a monster in Week 1. |
5. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Bal |
6. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle Note: Despite the Monday night debacle, should be a good streaming option against the Browns. |
7. | New York Giants vs. TB |
8. | San Diego Chargers vs. Ten |
9. | *New York Jets at Pit Note: The Jets expect that Darrelle Revis (concussion) will be able to play. |
10. | Green Bay Packers vs. Chi |
11. | Miami Dolphins vs. Oak |
12. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Dal |
13. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NYJ Note: Will they get James Harrison back? |
14. | Dallas Cowboys at Sea |
15. | *Oakland Raiders at Mia Note: Modest bump. |
16. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. Den Note: Just lost Brent Grimes for the season. |
17. | Minnesota Vikings at Ind |
18. | Chicago Bears at GB |
19. | Washington Redskins at StL |
20. | Cleveland Browns at Cin |
21. | Detroit Lions at SF |
22. | St. Louis Rams vs. Was |
23. | Denver Broncos at Atl |
24. | Tennessee Titans at SD |
25. | Buffalo Bills vs. KC |
26. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Hou |
27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NYG |
28. | New Orleans Saints at Car Note: Cameron Jordan could be a sneaky good IDP, even if the rest of the defense looks like a dud. |
29. | Kansas City Chiefs at Buf |
30. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Min |
31. | Arizona Cardinals at NE |
32. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |