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. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week.
Carolina, Chicago, Jacksonville and New Orleans are on bye this week.
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Oak |
| 2. | Peyton Manning DEN at SD Note: Manning has now gone for 330+ in three consecutive games. |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Hou Note: Still not connecting on the deep ball, but why? And is it fixable? |
| 4. | *Tom Brady NE at Sea Note: Like last week, listed as limited because of his shoulder Wednesday. *** Moved entirely off the injury report. *** |
| 5. | Eli Manning NYG at SF |
| 6. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den |
| 7. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ten Note: One touchdown pass was ruled a lateral, and another potential touchdown fell short when Jerricho Cotchery slipped. |
| 8. | Michael Vick PHI vs. Det Note: Two more lost fumbles, including a ghastly one at the goal line. |
| 9. | Andrew Luck IND at NYJ Note: Threw a whopping 55 passes in the win over the Packers. |
| 10. | *Alex Smith SF vs. NYG Note: Sprained middle finger on his passing hand. Sprained finger reportedly not |
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. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week.
Carolina, Chicago, Jacksonville and New Orleans are on bye this week.
Sunday Update Complete
Quarterback
| 1. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Oak |
| 2. | Peyton Manning DEN at SD Note: Manning has now gone for 330+ in three consecutive games. |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Hou Note: Still not connecting on the deep ball, but why? And is it fixable? |
| 4. | *Tom Brady NE at Sea Note: Like last week, listed as limited because of his shoulder Wednesday. *** Moved entirely off the injury report. *** |
| 5. | Eli Manning NYG at SF |
| 6. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Den |
| 7. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ten Note: One touchdown pass was ruled a lateral, and another potential touchdown fell short when Jerricho Cotchery slipped. |
| 8. | Michael Vick PHI vs. Det Note: Two more lost fumbles, including a ghastly one at the goal line. |
| 9. | Andrew Luck IND at NYJ Note: Threw a whopping 55 passes in the win over the Packers. |
| 10. | *Alex Smith SF vs. NYG Note: Sprained middle finger on his passing hand. Sprained finger reportedly not affecting his throws in practice, though he'll have to be taped up some there during the game Sunday. *** Officially listed as probable. *** |
| 11. | Andy Dalton CIN at Cle |
| 12. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Dal |
| 13. | *Christian Ponder MIN at Was Note: Had 31 rushing yards despite the sore knee last week. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 14. | Matt Schaub HOU vs. GB Note: Not a great performance for Schaub on Monday night, but chances are he'll be asked to do more against the Packers. |
| 15. | *Robert Griffin WAS vs. Min Note: Suffered a concussion against the Falcons - expected to undergo a battery of tests early in the week to help determine his availability. Practiced Wednesday, but still not cleared for full contact. The news appears to be positive, but watch out nonetheless. *** Though he's listed as questionable, RG3 is expected to start. I still wish he had the early game rather than the late game, and I don't know if he'll be allowed to run. *** |
| 16. | Matthew Stafford DET at Phi |
| 17. | Carson Palmer OAK at Atl |
| 18. | Tony Romo DAL at Bal Note: How well does he bounce back after the bye week? |
| 19. | Brandon Weeden CLE vs. Cin |
| 20. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Buf Note: When you get sacked nine times, there's plenty of blame to go around. Sure, the AZ offensive line is awful, but Kolb has to get rid of the ball quicker, too. John Skelton's ankle has been upgraded to 90th percentile. If Kolb continues to get hit a lot, that might become relevant again soon. |
| 21. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. NE |
| 22. | Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Ind Note: Not much to work with for Sanchez, but at least he has a pretty good matchup this week against the Colts. |
| 23. | Josh Freeman TB vs. KC |
| 24. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at Ari Note: Laid a big egg against the Niners. Another tough start at Arizona this week. |
| 25. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. StL |
| 26. | *Sam Bradford STL at Mia Note: *** Listed as probable with a sore knee. *** |
| 27. | *Matt Hasselbeck TEN vs. Pit Note: Getting another start on Thursday night. |
| 28. | *Brady Quinn KC at TB Note: Probably starting against the Bucs this week. Looking more likely to start with Cassel not yet cleared to practice. *** Officially the starter. *** |
| 29. | *Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Min Note: Will be the starter in the event that RG3 can't go. *** RG3 is expected to start. *** |
| 30. | *Matt Cassel KC at TB Note: Head injury - unlikely to play this week against the Bucs. Not yet cleared for practice. *** Officially out this week. *** |
| 31. | *Jake Locker TEN vs. Pit Note: (Shoulder) Out again with the short week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. GB Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice, though the Texans seem to be downplaying the injury. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 2. | Ray Rice BAL vs. Dal |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Det |
| 4. | *Reggie Bush MIA vs. StL Note: *** (Knee) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 5. | Trent Richardson CLE vs. Cin |
| 6. | Jamaal Charles KC at TB Note: Charles ran for 140 yards against the Ravens, though only 15 came in the second half. |
| 7. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Was Note: Played through an ankle injury suffered early in the first quarter last week. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Full participant in Friday's practice, listed as probable. *** |
| 8. | Darren McFadden OAK at Atl |
| 9. | Frank Gore SF vs. NYG |
| 10. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Oak |
| 11. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Took over the primary duties from Battle last week - 12 carries, and six catches (on eight targets). Likely to be the starter Monday night. *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 12. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Min |
| 13. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. NE Note: On its face 85 yards isn't bad, but it was disappointing for Lynch given the opponent. (Back) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Same injury that had him limited at the start of the season. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 14. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Bal |
| 15. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Phi |
| 16. | Stevan Ridley NE at Sea Note: Big game clouded by a late fumble. |
| 17. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Cle |
| 18. | Doug Martin TB vs. KC Note: Didn't get the goal line carry in Week 4, and had just eight carries in the game. I'm concerned, to be sure. |
| 19. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Ten Note: (Knee) Averaged 5.8 yards per carry last week, though he was on the field for only 22 snaps. Touchdown last week officially changed to a reception rather than a run. |
| 20. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at SF |
| 21. | Willis McGahee DEN at SD Note: Bad drop on fourth down, followed by a fourth quarter fumble - suffice to say, not his best day. |
| 22. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Ari Note: Small edge over Spiller in touches last week. |
| 23. | *Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Ind Note: Just got a dreaded vote of confidence from coach Rex Ryan. |
| 24. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Ari Note: Another tough matchup, though maybe not as bad specifically against the rush. |
| 25. | Steven Jackson STL at Mia Note: I seemingly end up with Steven Jackson and Chris Johnson next to each other every week. It's not by design, I promise. They're both flat tires, though. Not on the injury report this week. |
| 26. | *Chris Johnson TEN vs. Pit Note: Basically the only game in town with Javon Ringer out four-to-six weeks, unless they decide to bump up Jamie Harper. |
| 27. | *Vick Ballard IND at NYJ Note: Should get most of the work with Donald Brown, but note his lack of targets this year - might not be in there on third down. |
| 28. | *Alex Green GB at Hou Note: Stark might start, but Green is the one with the upside. Conflicting reports on who will start - now looks like it'll be Green, who we had higher anyhow. |
| 29. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. NYG |
| 30. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Oak |
| 31. | *William Powell ARZ vs. Buf Note: Possibly the lead ballcarrier for the Cardinals with Williams out, for whatever that's worth. (Head) Full practice Wednesday. *** Stephens-Howling might start, but even so Powell could end up with more rushing attempts. *** |
| 32. | *Robert Turbin SEA vs. NE Note: Gets a small bump with Lynch limited. |
| 33. | Jackie Battle SD vs. Den |
| 34. | Toby Gerhart MIN at Was |
| 35. | *LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Buf Note: (Hip) Vying for carries along with William Powell and Alfonso Smith now that Ryan Williams is out for the season. Moved around well in practice Wednesday, believes that he'll play. *** Stephens-Howling might start, but even so Powell could end up with more rushing attempts. *** |
| 36. | *James Starks GB at Hou Note: Inactive last week, but could start this week with Cedric Benson out. |
| 37. | *Ben Tate HOU vs. GB Note: Inactive Monday night thanks to his toe injury. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 38. | *Brandon Bolden NE at Sea Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Still limited Friday, listed as questionable. But he was also listed as questionable last week. For the Pats, questionable seemingly can range from anywhere to 90% to 10% likely to play. *** |
| 39. | Isaac Redman PIT at Ten |
| 40. | *David Wilson NYG at SF Note: Big run late, could be the change-of-pace back again with Andre Brown hurt. |
| 41. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Ind |
| 42. | Daryl Richardson STL at Mia |
| 43. | Lamar Miller MIA vs. StL |
| 44. | Ronnie Hillman DEN at SD Note: Maybe has passed Lance Ball on the totem pole - three carries, to one for Ball. |
| 45. | Danny Woodhead NE at Sea |
| 46. | Mike Goodson OAK at Atl |
| 47. | *Shaun Draughn KC at TB Note: Limited in practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury. *** Limited Thursday, full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 48. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. KC |
| 49. | *Evan Royster WAS vs. Min Note: (Patella tendon) Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 50. | *Lance Ball DEN at SD Note: *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 51. | Felix Jones DAL at Bal |
| 52. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Dal |
| 53. | Jason Snelling ATL vs. Oak |
| 54. | Ronnie Brown SD vs. Den |
| 55. | *Mewelde Moore IND at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday - possibly a much bigger role with Donald Brown out. *** (Ankle) Full participant in Friday's practice, listed as probable. *** |
| 56. | *Brian Leonard CIN at Cle Note: Could get more action with Bernard Scott out. |
| 57. | *Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Buf Note: Part of the running back picture with Williams out. |
| 58. | Bryce Brown PHI vs. Det |
| 59. | *Shane Vereen NE at Sea Note: Just one carry last week - but of course it was for a touchdown, because Bill Belichick hates you. *** (Foot) Limited at practice Friday. *** |
| 60. | *Justin Forsett HOU vs. GB Note: Was Foster's backup with Ben Tate out last week. |
| 61. | *Cedric Peerman CIN at Cle Note: Could get more action with Bernard Scott out. |
| 62. | Jamie Harper TEN vs. Pit |
| 63. | Kevin Smith DET at Phi |
| 64. | Joique Bell DET at Phi |
| 65. | Taiwan Jones OAK at Atl |
| 66. | *Delone Carter IND at NYJ Note: Likely active this week, at least. |
| 67. | Tashard Choice BUF at Ari |
| 68. | Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Cin |
| 69. | Ryan Grant WAS vs. Min |
| 70. | Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Ten |
| 71. | Knowshon Moreno DEN at SD |
| 72. | Brandon Jackson CLE vs. Cin |
| 73. | Isaiah Pead STL at Mia |
| 74. | Joe McKnight NYJ vs. Ind |
| 75. | *Brandon Jacobs SF vs. NYG Note: (Knee) Full participant in Wednesday's practice. He was inactive in last week's game despite full practices, though. *** Listed as questionable, backed off earlier comments complaining about not getting activated yet. *** |
| 76. | Dion Lewis PHI vs. Det |
| 77. | *Peyton Hillis KC at TB Note: (Ankle) Still not practicing. *** Ruled out again this week. *** |
| 78. | *Daniel Thomas MIA vs. StL Note: Possible concussion last week against the Bengals. Unlikely to play this week. *** Officially ruled out. *** |
| 79. | *Andre Brown NYG at SF Note: Suffered a head injury on a kickoff return last week. Hasn't passed the league's concussion protocol yet. ***Out this week.*** |
| 80. | *Donald Brown IND at NYJ Note: Out two-to-three weeks after having procedure on knee. |
| 81. | *Cedric Benson GB at Hou Note: Lisfranc injury, ot at least eight weeks, perhaps the full season. |
| 82. | *Bernard Scott CIN at Cle Note: Out for the season with a knee injury. |
| 83. | *Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Buf Note: Out for the season with a shoulder injury. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Roddy White ATL vs. Oak |
| 2. | *A.J. Green CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 3. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Buf |
| 4. | Calvin Johnson DET at Phi |
| 5. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at SD Note: Another big day, but a costly fumble for the second time this season. *** (Hip) Listed as questionable. *** |
| 6. | Victor Cruz NYG at SF |
| 7. | Reggie Wayne IND at NYJ Note: It makes me sick that I don't have Wayne anywhere. He's going to get so many targets this year. |
| 8. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Oak |
| 9. | *Percy Harvin MIN at Was Note: *** (Hamstring) Full practice Friday. *** |
| 10. | Dwayne Bowe KC at TB |
| 11. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Det |
| 12. | Mike Wallace PIT at Ten |
| 13. | *Miles Austin DAL at Bal Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 14. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. NYG |
| 15. | *Wes Welker NE at Sea Note: Limited at practiced Wednesday with a sore ankle. *** Limited again Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 16. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. KC |
| 17. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Dal |
| 18. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ten |
| 19. | Dez Bryant DAL at Bal |
| 20. | Brandon Lloyd NE at Sea |
| 21. | Eric Decker DEN at SD |
| 22. | Jordy Nelson GB at Hou Note: Hurt the most among the Packers wide receivers in their inability to get the deep passing game working. |
| 23. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. StL |
| 24. | Steve Johnson BUF at Ari |
| 25. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. GB Note: (Groin) Just one catch on six targets - included one bad drop. Limited practice participant Wednesday. *** Full practice Thursday. *** |
| 26. | James Jones GB at Hou |
| 27. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Buf |
| 28. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Ind Note: Nine targets Monday night against the Texans. (Finger/illness) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 29. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Dal Note: Another big target day - really hurting Dennis Pitta's production. |
| 30. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Det |
| 31. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Pit |
| 32. | *Malcom Floyd SD vs. Den Note: *** Questionable with a groin injury, but had a full practice Saturday. Still, you might want to see if there's a Monday night option to pick up just in case he's a late scratch - maybe Brandon Stokely? *** |
| 33. | *Brandon Gibson STL at Mia Note: (Knee) Not on the initial injury list this week. Should get a lot more targets with Amendola out. |
| 34. | Golden Tate SEA vs. NE |
| 35. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at SF Note: (Knee) Coach Tom Coughlin still uncertain whether Nicks will be able to play this week against the Niners. Did individual drills Thursday. Still hoping to practice Friday. *** Made the trip to San Francisco, will be a game-time decision. Participated in Friday's practice. *** |
| 36. | Robert Meachem SD vs. Den Note: Two big catches against his former team on Sunday night. |
| 37. | Donnie Avery IND at NYJ Note: Fewer targets than Hilton last week, though eight targets isn't really anything to sneeze at. |
| 38. | Randall Cobb GB at Hou |
| 39. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Atl Note: (Concussion) Has been cleared for full contact. Full practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 40. | Sidney Rice SEA vs. NE |
| 41. | Rueben Randle NYG at SF Note: Randle had six catches for 82 yards and also drew two big pass interference calls. |
| 42. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Cle |
| 43. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NYJ |
| 44. | Mike Williams TB vs. KC |
| 45. | Denarius Moore OAK at Atl |
| 46. | Davone Bess MIA vs. StL |
| 47. | *Greg Little CLE vs. Cin Note: Just two targets while getting the goose egg Sunday. Appears to have been surpassed by Josh Gordon and Jordan Norwood. *** Moving back up some with Norwood out. *** |
| 48. | Josh Gordon CLE vs. Cin Note: Two big plays last week against the Giants, taking advantage of injuries and the marginalization of Greg Little. |
| 49. | *Jon Baldwin KC at TB Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable. *** |
| 50. | Donald Jones BUF at Ari |
| 51. | Domenik Hixon NYG at SF |
| 52. | Jason Avant PHI vs. Det |
| 53. | Armon Binns CIN at Cle |
| 54. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. Pit Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Monday, but hopeful that he can play Thursday. Five targets last week. Listed as probable. |
| 55. | Randy Moss SF vs. NYG |
| 56. | Kendall Wright TEN vs. Pit |
| 57. | Mario Manningham SF vs. NYG |
| 58. | Santana Moss WAS vs. Min |
| 59. | Chaz Schilens NYJ vs. Ind |
| 60. | Chris Givens STL at Mia |
| 61. | Nate Burleson DET at Phi |
| 62. | *Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Min Note: *** (Foot) Suffered a minor setback, listed as questionable. *** |
| 63. | Josh Morgan WAS vs. Min |
| 64. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Ten |
| 65. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. NE |
| 66. | Brandon Stokley DEN at SD |
| 67. | Aldrick Robinson WAS vs. Min |
| 68. | *Ramses Barden NYG at SF Note: (Concussion) Cleared to practice Monday. Practiced Wednesday. |
| 69. | T.J. Graham BUF at Ari Note: Only three targets last week, but eight targets the previous week. |
| 70. | *Jason Hill NYJ vs. Ind Note: Signed last week to replace the injured Santonio Holmes. |
| 71. | *Titus Young DET at Phi Note: Sore knee affecting his performance. Returned to practice Thursday. |
| 72. | Kevin Walter HOU vs. GB |
| 73. | *Kevin Ogletree DAL at Bal Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 74. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Buf |
| 75. | *Stephen Hill NYJ vs. Ind Note: (Hamstring) Inactive Monday night. Coach Rex Ryan believes Hill will play Sunday. *** Limited practice Friday, but listed as probable. *** |
| 76. | Damaris Johnson PHI vs. Det |
| 77. | Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Min |
| 78. | Jacoby Jones BAL vs. Dal |
| 79. | Dexter McCluster KC at TB |
| 80. | Steven Smith STL at Mia |
| 81. | Braylon Edwards SEA vs. NE |
| 82. | Devin Aromashodu MIN at Was |
| 83. | Rod Streater OAK at Atl |
| 84. | Steve Breaston KC at TB |
| 85. | *Eddie Royal SD vs. Den Note: *** (Hamstring) Listed as questionable. *** |
| 86. | *Julian Edelman NE at Sea Note: (Hand) Returned to practice Thursday. *** Didn't make the trip to Seattle. *** |
| 87. | *Jerome Simpson MIN at Was Note: Simpson has a back issue that is causing leg weakness and numbness. Limited participation Thursday - doesn't look great for this weekend. *** Limited again Friday, still listed as questionable. *** |
| 88. | *Travis Benjamin CLE vs. Cin Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 89. | *Greg Jennings GB at Hou Note: (Groin) No word yet on his status for Week 8. Won't practice at least until Friday. Packers play the Sunday night game, further complicating matters. *** Out again this week. *** |
| 90. | *Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Cin Note: (Hamstring) Still not practicing. |
| 91. | *Jordan Norwood CLE vs. Cin Note: Nine targets, nine catches last week - takes advantage of opportunity presented by injuries to Massaquoi and Benjamin. Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot injury. *** Placed on IR-designated to return list. *** |
| 92. | *Danny Amendola STL at Mia Note: Out for four-to-six weeks, maybe longer. Originally thought to be a season-ending injury. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Vernon Davis SF vs. NYG |
| 2. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Oak |
| 3. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. GB |
| 4. | Jason Witten DAL at Bal |
| 5. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Sea Note: Gronk's hip will probably be a lingering issue in the near future. Practiced Wednesday. *** Limited as practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 6. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Was |
| 7. | Heath Miller PIT at Ten |
| 8. | Fred Davis WAS vs. Min |
| 9. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Cle |
| 10. | Brandon Myers OAK at Atl |
| 11. | Jacob Tamme DEN at SD |
| 12. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Phi Note: Sat out practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. Limited Thursday with a knee injury - previously classified as rest, which apparently was a bald-faced lie. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 13. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Det |
| 14. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Den |
| 15. | *Aaron Hernandez NE at Sea Note: (Ankle) Practiced last week, but had a noteworthy hitch. Leaving him down here until the reports are more optimistic. Practiced Wednesday. Things are looking far more positive. *** Made the trip to Seattle, expected to play, albeit in a limited capacity. *** |
| 16. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Dal Note: Pitta has 36 targets on the season, but only six combined over the last two weeks. |
| 17. | Scott Chandler BUF at Ari Note: Lost a fumble in the blowout loss to the Niners. |
| 18. | *Martellus Bennett NYG at SF Note: Played through a hyperextended knee in Week 5. Scheduled for tests Tuesday. Limited practice participant Thursday. *** Full practice Friday, probable. *** |
| 19. | *Jared Cook TEN vs. Pit Note: Overcame a shoulder injury that forced him to miss practice earlier in the week to score the Titans' lone touchdown. |
| 20. | Anthony Fasano MIA vs. StL |
| 21. | Joel Dreessen DEN at SD |
| 22. | Dwayne Allen IND at NYJ Note: Four catches in five targets against the Packers. |
| 23. | Lance Kendricks STL at Mia |
| 24. | Dallas Clark TB vs. KC Note: I'm not sure why I had him at #10 earlier, but it was a mistake and I've since moved him down. |
| 25. | Coby Fleener IND at NYJ |
| 26. | *Dustin Keller NYJ vs. Ind Note: Expects to be available after missing Week 6 with a hamstring injury. Practiced Thursday on a limited basis. *** Active for Sunday. *** |
| 27. | James Casey HOU vs. GB |
| 28. | Jordan Cameron CLE vs. Cin |
| 29. | Ed Dickson BAL vs. Dal |
| 30. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Cin |
| 31. | Dante Rosario SD vs. Den |
| 32. | Zach Miller SEA vs. NE |
| 33. | Rob Housler ARZ vs. Buf |
| 34. | *Jeff Cumberland NYJ vs. Ind Note: Filled in for Dustin Keller on Monday night. |
| 35. | Craig Stevens TEN vs. Pit |
| 36. | Tony Scheffler DET at Phi |
| 37. | *Jermichael Finley GB at Hou Note: Shoulder injury - described as having a chance to play this week. Not very encouraging. Won't practice until at least Friday. *** Very limited on Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 38. | *Todd Heap ARZ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. GB Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice, though the Texans seem to be downplaying the injury. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 2. | Ray Rice BAL vs. Dal |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Det |
| 4. | Roddy White ATL vs. Oak |
| 5. | *A.J. Green CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 6. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Buf |
| 7. | Calvin Johnson DET at Phi |
| 8. | *Reggie Bush MIA vs. StL Note: *** (Knee) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 9. | Trent Richardson CLE vs. Cin |
| 10. | Darren McFadden OAK at Atl |
| 11. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. NE Note: On its face 85 yards isn't bad, but it was disappointing for Lynch given the opponent. (Back) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Same injury that had him limited at the start of the season. *** Listed as probable. *** |
| 12. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at SD Note: Another big day, but a costly fumble for the second time this season. *** (Hip) Listed as questionable. *** |
| 13. | Victor Cruz NYG at SF |
| 14. | Reggie Wayne IND at NYJ Note: It makes me sick that I don't have Wayne anywhere. He's going to get so many targets this year. |
| 15. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Oak |
| 16. | *Percy Harvin MIN at Was Note: *** (Hamstring) Full practice Friday. *** |
| 17. | *Wes Welker NE at Sea Note: Limited at practiced Wednesday with a sore ankle. *** Limited again Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 18. | Dwayne Bowe KC at TB |
| 19. | Frank Gore SF vs. NYG |
| 20. | Jamaal Charles KC at TB Note: Charles ran for 140 yards against the Ravens, though only 15 came in the second half. |
| 21. | *Adrian Peterson MIN at Was Note: Played through an ankle injury suffered early in the first quarter last week. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Full participant in Friday's practice, listed as probable. *** |
| 22. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Bal |
| 23. | DeSean Jackson PHI vs. Det |
| 24. | Mike Wallace PIT at Ten |
| 25. | *Miles Austin DAL at Bal Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 26. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. NYG |
| 27. | Vernon Davis SF vs. NYG |
| 28. | Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Oak |
| 29. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Sea Note: Gronk's hip will probably be a lingering issue in the near future. Practiced Wednesday. *** Limited as practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** |
| 30. | *Ryan Mathews SD vs. Den Note: Took over the primary duties from Battle last week - 12 carries, and six catches (on eight targets). Likely to be the starter Monday night. *** (Ankle) Listed as probable. *** |
| 31. | Mikel Leshoure DET at Phi |
| 32. | Stevan Ridley NE at Sea Note: Big game clouded by a late fumble. |
| 33. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. KC |
| 34. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. Dal |
| 35. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ten |
| 36. | Dez Bryant DAL at Bal |
| 37. | Brandon Lloyd NE at Sea |
| 38. | Doug Martin TB vs. KC Note: Didn't get the goal line carry in Week 4, and had just eight carries in the game. I'm concerned, to be sure. |
| 39. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at SF |
| 40. | Michael Turner ATL vs. Oak |
| 41. | Alfred Morris WAS vs. Min |
| 42. | Eric Decker DEN at SD |
| 43. | Jordy Nelson GB at Hou Note: Hurt the most among the Packers wide receivers in their inability to get the deep passing game working. |
| 44. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. StL |
| 45. | Steve Johnson BUF at Ari |
| 46. | *Malcom Floyd SD vs. Den Note: *** Questionable with a groin injury, but had a full practice Saturday. Still, you might want to see if there's a Monday night option to pick up just in case he's a late scratch - maybe Brandon Stokely? *** |
| 47. | Willis McGahee DEN at SD Note: Bad drop on fourth down, followed by a fourth quarter fumble - suffice to say, not his best day. |
| 48. | *Donald Brown IND at NYJ Note: Out two-to-three weeks after having procedure on knee. |
| 49. | *Fred Jackson BUF at Ari Note: Small edge over Spiller in touches last week. |
| 50. | *C.J. Spiller BUF at Ari Note: Another tough matchup, though maybe not as bad specifically against the rush. |
| 51. | Steven Jackson STL at Mia Note: I seemingly end up with Steven Jackson and Chris Johnson next to each other every week. It's not by design, I promise. They're both flat tires, though. Not on the injury report this week. |
| 52. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. GB |
| 53. | Jason Witten DAL at Bal |
| 54. | James Jones GB at Hou |
| 55. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Pit |
| 56. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Buf |
| 57. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. GB Note: (Groin) Just one catch on six targets - included one bad drop. Limited practice participant Wednesday. *** Full practice Thursday. *** |
| 58. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Ind Note: Nine targets Monday night against the Texans. (Finger/illness) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Full practice Friday, listed as probable. *** |
| 59. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Cle |
| 60. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Ten Note: (Knee) Averaged 5.8 yards per carry last week, though he was on the field for only 22 snaps. Touchdown last week officially changed to a reception rather than a run. |
| 61. | *Chris Johnson TEN vs. Pit Note: Basically the only game in town with Javon Ringer out four-to-six weeks, unless they decide to bump up Jamie Harper. |
| 62. | Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Dal Note: Another big target day - really hurting Dennis Pitta's production. |
| 63. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Det |
| 64. | Golden Tate SEA vs. NE |
| 65. | Robert Meachem SD vs. Den Note: Two big catches against his former team on Sunday night. |
| 66. | Donnie Avery IND at NYJ Note: Fewer targets than Hilton last week, though eight targets isn't really anything to sneeze at. |
| 67. | Domenik Hixon NYG at SF |
| 68. | Sidney Rice SEA vs. NE |
| 69. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Was |
| 70. | Heath Miller PIT at Ten |
| 71. | Fred Davis WAS vs. Min |
| 72. | *Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Ind Note: Just got a dreaded vote of confidence from coach Rex Ryan. |
| 73. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. NYG |
| 74. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Oak |
| 75. | *Brandon Bolden NE at Sea Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. *** Still limited Friday, listed as questionable. But he was also listed as questionable last week. For the Pats, questionable seemingly can range from anywhere to 90% to 10% likely to play. *** |
| 76. | *Alex Green GB at Hou Note: Stark might start, but Green is the one with the upside. Conflicting reports on who will start - now looks like it'll be Green, who we had higher anyhow. |
| 77. | *William Powell ARZ vs. Buf Note: Possibly the lead ballcarrier for the Cardinals with Williams out, for whatever that's worth. (Head) Full practice Wednesday. *** Stephens-Howling might start, but even so Powell could end up with more rushing attempts. *** |
| 78. | Jackie Battle SD vs. Den |
| 79. | Toby Gerhart MIN at Was |
| 80. | *LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Buf Note: (Hip) Vying for carries along with William Powell and Alfonso Smith now that Ryan Williams is out for the season. Moved around well in practice Wednesday, believes that he'll play. *** Stephens-Howling might start, but even so Powell could end up with more rushing attempts. *** |
| 81. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Cle |
| 82. | T.Y. Hilton IND at NYJ |
Kickers
| 1. | David Akers SF vs. NYG |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Dal |
| 3. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Oak |
| 4. | Greg Zuerlein STL at Mia |
| 5. | Mason Crosby GB at Hou Note: Missed two FGA's last week, but both were over 50 yards. |
| 6. | Nick Novak SD vs. Den Note: Once again filled in for Kaeding, missing on one 55 yard attempt. Kaeding still not practicing. |
| 7. | Blair Walsh MIN at Was |
| 8. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Atl Note: (Groin) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 9. | Shayne Graham HOU vs. GB |
| 10. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Sea |
| 11. | Connor Barth TB vs. KC |
| 12. | Matt Prater DEN at SD |
| 13. | Jason Hanson DET at Phi |
| 14. | Alex Henery PHI vs. Det |
| 15. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Cin |
| 16. | Mike Nugent CIN at Cle |
| 17. | Lawrence Tynes NYG at SF |
| 18. | Dan Carpenter MIA vs. StL |
| 19. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NYJ |
| 20. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Ten |
| 21. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Ind |
| 22. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Pit |
| 23. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. NE |
| 24. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Buf |
| 25. | Ryan Succop KC at TB |
| 26. | Dan Bailey DAL at Bal |
| 27. | *Kai Forbath WAS vs. Min Note: Replaces Billy Cundiff on the Redskins. |
| 28. | Rian Lindell BUF at Ari |
| 29. | *Nate Kaeding SD vs. Den Note: (Groin) Sat out again last week. |
Defenses
| 1. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Dal |
| 2. | *Houston Texans vs. GB Note: Brian Cushing out for the season with a torn ACL. |
| 3. | Miami Dolphins vs. StL |
| 4. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Buf |
| 5. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Oak |
| 6. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Det |
| 7. | New England Patriots at Sea |
| 8. | St. Louis Rams at Mia |
| 9. | San Francisco 49ers vs. NYG |
| 10. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Ten Note: Troy Polamalu out again this week, and LaMarr Woodley is also likely out. |
| 11. | *Buffalo Bills at Ari Note: Despite the recent disaster games, sneaky stream option this week - Cards have given up 17 sacks the last two weeks. |
| 12. | Minnesota Vikings at Was |
| 13. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. KC Note: Another sneaky option - coming off bye week, could be facing Brady Quinn. |
| 14. | *Cleveland Browns vs. Cin Note: The Browns get Joe Haden back this week. |
| 15. | Cincinnati Bengals at Cle |
| 16. | Seattle Seahawks vs. NE |
| 17. | New York Jets vs. Ind |
| 18. | San Diego Chargers vs. Den |
| 19. | New York Giants at SF Note: With the lack of pass rush, gotta move them down here. |
| 20. | Kansas City Chiefs at TB |
| 21. | Denver Broncos at SD |
| 22. | *Washington Redskins vs. Min Note: Brandon Meriweather out for another four more weeks. |
| 23. | Green Bay Packers at Hou |
| 24. | Dallas Cowboys at Bal |
| 25. | Indianapolis Colts at NYJ |
| 26. | Tennessee Titans vs. Pit |
| 27. | Detroit Lions at Phi |
| 28. | Oakland Raiders at Atl |
