This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Adrian Peterson moved up. ***Sunday update complete.***
Thursday Game - Rams at Seahawks
Saturday Game - Dolphins at Jets
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: four 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.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be
Adrian Peterson moved up. ***Sunday update complete.***
Thursday Game - Rams at Seahawks
Saturday Game - Dolphins at Jets
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: four 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.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Car |
| 2. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. SF |
| 3. | Derek Carr OAK at SD Note: Set the tone for 'Disaster Week' with his putrid performance (aided by Seth Roberts, who just dropped another pass) Thursday night. Should find the conditions far more favorable this week. |
| 4. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. LA |
| 5. | Philip Rivers SD vs. Oak Note: Three more interceptions against the Panthers, and now could be without Melvin Gordon. |
| 6. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi Note: Injured his right calf in the win over the Seahawks. Expected to miss Thursday's practice, and the Packers won't have a formal Friday practice. So we might not know much about his status, other than that he'll play, until Saturday. The combination of his calf injury and the cold weather has me knocking him down two pegs. ***Still listed as questionable, will play, but the Packers activated their third QB from the practice squad as an extra precaution.*** |
| 7. | *Andrew Luck IND at Min Note: Dealing with some shoulder soreness - more than the usual that keeps him out on Wednesday. But he's apparently not a threat to miss the game Sunday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 8. | Tom Brady NE at Den Note: In a week where nearly every other quarterback not named Rodgers disappointed, Brady went for 400+ and three touchdowns without Rob Gronkowski. I really want to knock Brady down further because of the matchup, but look around - it's ugly everywhere. It's really tough to confidently start the rest of the field ahead of him. |
| 9. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. NO Note: Really struggled in the rain at Miami, averaging only 4.4 yards per attempt. |
| 10. | Jameis Winston TB at Dal |
| 11. | Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Cle Note: Bills have to make a touch decision regarding Taylor's contract at the end of the year, so there's not much chance of him sitting even if/when they get eliminated. |
| 12. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Phi |
| 13. | Drew Brees NO at Ari Note: Second game in a row with no touchdowns, though he had little help from his receiving corps, which dropped two touchdowns. Given a rest day Wednesday - no injury reported. |
| 14. | Alex Smith KC vs. Ten |
| 15. | *Cam Newton CAR at Was Note: Sore shoulder, hasn't yet thrown in practice this week. He might literally check out for this game. ***On a limited 'pitch count' during practice this week, listed as questionable but should play.*** |
| 16. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Det |
| 17. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Cin Note: Had another rough performance on the road, but with so many other QBs struggling, it probably didn't hurt you that much. |
| 18. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. TB Note: Moved up a few spots under further review. |
| 19. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Atl |
| 20. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Pit |
| 21. | Marcus Mariota TEN at KC |
| 22. | Matt Barkley CHI vs. GB |
| 23. | *Matthew Stafford DET at NYG Note: Suffered a badly dislocated finger but is expected to practice during the week and start against the Giants. Wore a one-finger glove Wednesday and had a full practice. ***Full practice all week, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 24. | *Sam Bradford MIN vs. Ind Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice with a sore right shoulder. |
| 25. | Carson Wentz PHI at Bal |
| 26. | Trevor Siemian DEN vs. NE |
| 27. | *Matt Moore MIA at NYJ Note: Starting in place of Ryan Tannehill this week. Was 3-for-5 for 47 yards after Tannehill's injury last week. The Dolphins signed T.J. Yates to be the backup. |
| 28. | Brock Osweiler HOU vs. Jax |
| 29. | Blake Bortles JAC at Hou |
| 30. | Bryce Petty NYJ vs. Mia |
| 31. | Robert Griffin CLE at Buf |
| 32. | Jared Goff LA at Sea |
| 33. | *Derek Anderson CAR at Was Note: Has taken all the throws in practice this week, added in case Cam Newton can't go. |
| 34. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA at NYJ Note: Sprained (partial tear) of his ACL, not a complete tear. Still, he'll miss Saturday's game. Will also sit out Week 16 against the Bills. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Cin |
| 2. | David Johnson ARZ vs. NO |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. TB |
| 4. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Cle |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. SF Note: Crushed by the game flow - the Falcons jumped out way ahead early, so he only had six carries. Should bounce back this week against the Niners. |
| 6. | DeMarco Murray TEN at KC |
| 7. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. GB |
| 8. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Den Note: Managed to get 72 rushing yards and a touchdown despite playing the NFL's top-ranked run defense. |
| 9. | Carlos Hyde SF at Atl |
| 10. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Was |
| 11. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Pit |
| 12. | Rob Kelley WAS vs. Car |
| 13. | Latavius Murray OAK at SD |
| 14. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. LA |
| 15. | *Lamar Miller HOU vs. Jax Note: (Ankle/Ribs) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, but does not carry an injury designation.*** |
| 16. | Doug Martin TB at Dal |
| 17. | Frank Gore IND at Min |
| 18. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Ten |
| 19. | Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. Phi |
| 20. | Jay Ajayi MIA at NYJ Note: Not finding any room to run, and to add further insult he had a three-yard touchdown called back due to penalty. |
| 21. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Mia Note: Matt Forte appears likely to miss time, so Powell could get another big workload Saturday night, albeit not against another Swiss Cheese run defense as he faced last week. Forte is not yet ruled out for this week. ***Forte is active after all.*** |
| 22. | *Kenneth Farrow SD vs. Oak Note: Had 16 carries after Melvin Gordon got hurt, but struggled in pass protection and could lose snaps to Ronnie Hillman if Gordon has to sit out. ***Gordon officially ruled out.*** |
| 23. | *Ty Montgomery GB at Chi Note: Officially listed as a RB on the Packers' depth chart. Might end up as the only healthy RB in Green Bay. But be wary of expecting a full set of carries - the Packers are wary of him over-exerting himself due to his sickle-cell trait. ***Starting on Sunday, Christine Michael will be the backup.*** |
| 24. | Dwayne Washington DET at NYG Note: Had 44 snaps compared to 27 for Zenner with Theo Riddick out. ***Riddick doubtful, Zenner questionable.*** |
| 25. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC at Hou Note: ***Chris Ivory has been removed from the injury list, so Yeldon's workload might decrease.*** |
| 26. | Todd Gurley LA at Sea |
| 27. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Det |
| 28. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. SF |
| 29. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Buf Note: Had his first 100-yard day since Week 4. |
| 30. | James White NE at Den |
| 31. | *Mark Ingram NO at Ari Note: (Toe/Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 32. | *Ryan Mathews PHI at Bal Note: Was the last man standing in the Eagles' backfield last week, but Kenjon Barner will be active going forward. |
| 33. | Tim Hightower NO at Ari |
| 34. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Plans to practice this week and then return next week. In a surprise, Peterson was activated from the IR on Saturday and will play Sunday. Moreover, Matt Asiata missed practice with an ankle injury Friday. ***Expected to start, though Asiata and McKinnon will also play.*** |
| 35. | Jalen Richard OAK at SD |
| 36. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. NE |
| 37. | Duke Johnson CLE at Buf |
| 38. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Ind |
| 39. | Derrick Henry TEN at KC |
| 40. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. Ind Note: ***Came up with an ankle injury in practice on Friday. Adrian Peterson will start ahead of him.*** |
| 41. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Mia Note: Left with a right knee injury - was scheduled for an MRI Monday, could miss time. Diagnosed with a torn meniscus, not ruled out yet this week, and had a limited practice Thursday. ***Limited all week, yet active this week.*** |
| 42. | Paul Perkins NYG vs. Det |
| 43. | *Christine Michael GB at Chi Note: Had 10 carries compared to nine for Ty Montgomery, but Montgomery played twice as many snaps. ***Michael dealt with an illness during the week, will be the backup to Montgomery.*** |
| 44. | Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Cle |
| 45. | Shaun Draughn SF at Atl |
| 46. | Terrance West BAL vs. Phi Note: Played only 14 snaps, and Kenneth Dixon looked great on Monday night. |
| 47. | Chris Thompson WAS vs. Car |
| 48. | *Chris Ivory JAC at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 49. | Dion Lewis NE at Den Note: Once again took a backseat to Blount and White. |
| 50. | Justin Forsett DEN vs. NE Note: Somehow got more carries than Booker despite losing a fumble on his first carry. Given that he's competing with Booker, that's a nice coincidence. |
| 51. | Charles Sims TB at Dal |
| 52. | Rex Burkhead CIN vs. Pit |
| 53. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Ten |
| 54. | Jeremy Langford CHI vs. GB |
| 55. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. TB Note: ***Active for the first time this year, taking over for Alfred Morris.*** |
| 56. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at Dal Note: Just a couple of carries due to the return of Charles Sims. |
| 57. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Det Note: Has entered the concussion protocol. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 58. | *Kenjon Barner PHI at Bal Note: Inactive last week, but with Smallwood hurt he'll be part of the picture again. |
| 59. | *Zach Zenner DET at NYG Note: Evaluated for a head injury in the win over the Bears. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, didn't clear the concussion protocol during the week. LATE NEWS - ACTIVE.*** |
| 60. | *Ronnie Hillman SD vs. Oak Note: Has been inactive so far with the Chargers, but could get work this week. ***Will be active this week.*** |
| 61. | Robert Turbin IND at Min |
| 62. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Jax |
| 63. | Bronson Hill JAC at Hou |
| 64. | Damien Williams MIA at NYJ |
| 65. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI vs. GB |
| 66. | Travaris Cadet NO at Ari |
| 67. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. NO |
| 68. | Bobby Rainey NYG vs. Det |
| 69. | Josh Ferguson IND at Min |
| 70. | *DeAngelo Williams PIT at Cin Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list, but INACTIVE after all.*** |
| 71. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. TB Note: ***Potentially inactive, behind Darren McFadden.*** |
| 72. | *James Starks GB at Chi Note: Only two carries, seven snaps in the win over Seattle. In the concussion protocol as a result of a car crash on Monday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 73. | *Darren Sproles PHI at Bal Note: Suffered a concussion on a brutal punt return hit in the loss to the Redskins. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 74. | *Theo Riddick DET at NYG Note: (Wrist) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 75. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Hou Note: Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 76. | *Melvin Gordon SD vs. Oak Note: 'Day-to-day' with a hip strain and a knee sprain. Hasn't practiced yet this week, likely to be ruled out Friday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 77. | *Benny Cunningham LA at Sea Note: (Neck) Placed on IR. |
| 78. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI at Bal Note: Suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain on was placed on IR afterward. |
| 79. | *Troymaine Pope SEA vs. LA Note: Severe ankle sprain, placed on injured reserve. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Det |
| 2. | Mike Evans TB at Dal |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cin |
| 4. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
| 5. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. LA Note: Had a rare bad game - drop led to one of Wilson's five interceptions. |
| 6. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. NO |
| 7. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Min Note: (Back) Did not practice Thursday. ***Full practice on Friday.*** |
| 8. | Davante Adams GB at Chi |
| 9. | Dontrelle Inman SD vs. Oak |
| 10. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE |
| 11. | *Amari Cooper OAK at SD Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, will still be active.*** |
| 12. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Car |
| 13. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. TB Note: Had only one catch despite getting nine targets in the loss on Sunday night. Limited practice Thursday due to a back injury. ***Limited practice all week, but officially active.*** |
| 14. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at SD Note: (Finger) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, will still be active.*** |
| 15. | Brandin Cooks NO at Ari |
| 16. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. |
| 17. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ |
| 18. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Car |
| 19. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. SF Note: ***Julio Jones ruled out again.*** |
| 20. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Car |
| 21. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Ten |
| 22. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Cle Note: No plans to rest Watkins even if/when the Bills get eliminated from the playoffs. (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 23. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. NE |
| 24. | Tyrell Williams SD vs. Oak |
| 25. | Julian Edelman NE at Den |
| 26. | Steve Smith BAL vs. Phi |
| 27. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Mia Note: High volume with Bryce Petty continued against the Niners - 11 targets, good for six catches and 99 yards. |
| 28. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Jax Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week, but no longer on the injury list.*** |
| 29. | Golden Tate DET at NYG |
| 30. | Willie Snead NO at Ari |
| 31. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Ten |
| 32. | Malcolm Mitchell NE at Den Note: Only five targets Monday night, but scored again. |
| 33. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at Bal Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Officially ACTIVE.*** |
| 34. | Rishard Matthews TEN at KC |
| 35. | *Michael Thomas NO at Ari Note: (Foot) Apparently was close to being cleared to play before getting deactivated. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 36. | *Kenny Britt LA at Sea Note: Moving down due to the matchup. |
| 37. | Cameron Meredith CHI vs. GB |
| 38. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Pit |
| 39. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Mia Note: (Knee/Foot/Back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, listed as active.*** |
| 40. | *DeVante Parker MIA at NYJ Note: (Back) Able to play against the Cardinals, but took a smaller role behind Landry and Stills. |
| 41. | Terrelle Pryor CLE at Buf |
| 42. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Phi |
| 43. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. NO Note: Managed to score twice - one receiving, one rushing - despite getting just two targets. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, no longer on the injury report.*** |
| 44. | Marqise Lee JAC at Hou |
| 45. | Allen Robinson JAC at Hou |
| 46. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. GB Note: Eligible to return from suspension this week. |
| 47. | *Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 48. | Chris Hogan NE at Den |
| 49. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Was Note: (Back) Limited at Thursday's practice. Might also have Derek Anderson instead of Cam Newton throwing to him. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 50. | Corey Coleman CLE at Buf |
| 51. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. TB |
| 52. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Det |
| 53. | *Randall Cobb GB at Chi Note: Left for a while with an ankle injury, but later returned. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 54. | Kenny Stills MIA at NYJ |
| 55. | Ted Ginn CAR at Was |
| 56. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Ind |
| 57. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LA |
| 58. | Aldrick Robinson ATL vs. SF |
| 59. | Robert Woods BUF vs. Cle |
| 60. | Tajae Sharpe TEN at KC |
| 61. | Marvin Jones DET at NYG |
| 62. | Breshad Perriman BAL vs. Phi |
| 63. | Tavon Austin LA at Sea |
| 64. | Seth Roberts OAK at SD |
| 65. | Will Fuller HOU vs. Jax |
| 66. | Josh Bellamy CHI vs. GB |
| 67. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Mia Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, listed as active.*** |
| 68. | *Ty Montgomery GB at Chi Note: Officially listed as a RB on the Packers' depth chart. Might end up as the only healthy RB in Green Bay. But be wary of expecting a full set of carries - the Packers are wary of him over-exerting himself due to his sickle-cell trait. ***Starting on Sunday, Christine Michael will be the backup.*** |
| 69. | Jeremy Kerley SF at Atl |
| 70. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. LA |
| 71. | *Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. SF Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Will return to action this week.*** |
| 72. | Brandon Coleman NO at Ari |
| 73. | Justin Hardy ATL vs. SF |
| 74. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Ind |
| 75. | Anquan Boldin DET at NYG |
| 76. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. TB |
| 77. | Devin Funchess CAR at Was |
| 78. | *Adam Humphries TB at Dal Note: Cleared from the concussion protocol. |
| 79. | *Dorial Green-Beckham PHI at Bal Note: (Abdomen) Full practice Wednesday. ***Officially ACTIVE.*** |
| 80. | Eli Rogers PIT at Cin |
| 81. | Travis Benjamin SD vs. Oak |
| 82. | Justin Hunter BUF vs. Cle |
| 83. | Victor Cruz NYG vs. Det |
| 84. | Marquise Goodwin BUF vs. Cle |
| 85. | Freddie Martino TB at Dal |
| 86. | Paul Turner PHI at Bal |
| 87. | Chris Conley KC vs. Ten |
| 88. | *Brian Quick LA at Sea Note: (Shoulder) Will be available to play Thursday night if you're in a 47-team league and need a WR3. |
| 89. | *Phillip Dorsett IND at Min Note: Limited practice Thursday with a groin injury. ***Officially ACTIVE.*** |
| 90. | *Michael Floyd NE at Den Note: Arrested on a DUI charge Monday morning. Waived by the Cardinals, claimed off waivers by the Patriots, who were down to four wide receivers Monday night. ***Won't be active this week.*** |
| 91. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. SF Note: (Toe) Inactive last week, not expected to practice Wednesday. Will attempt to push off with his injured toe in Friday's practice. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 92. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Min Note: Day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Sidelined at Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 93. | *John Brown ARZ vs. NO Note: (Illness) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, increased practice activity later in the week.*** |
| 94. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 95. | *Eddie Royal CHI vs. GB Note: (Toe) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 96. | *Marquess Wilson CHI vs. GB Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday. Suffered a setback with the injured foot that kept him out earlier this season. ***PLACED ON IR.*** |
| 97. | *Torrey Smith SF at Atl Note: In the concussion protocol, did not practice Tuesday. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 98. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Pit Note: (Hamstring) Expects to practice Wednesday. Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***REMAINS INACTIVE.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Ten |
| 2. | Greg Olsen CAR at Was |
| 3. | Zach Ertz PHI at Bal |
| 4. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Pit |
| 5. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. LA |
| 6. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Car Note: (Shoulder) Played only 10 snaps in the win over the Eagles. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 7. | Delanie Walker TEN at KC |
| 8. | Cameron Brate TB at Dal |
| 9. | Ladarius Green PIT at Cin |
| 10. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Den Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 11. | Antonio Gates SD vs. Oak |
| 12. | *Eric Ebron DET at NYG Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Will be active as expected.*** |
| 13. | Jason Witten DAL vs. TB |
| 14. | Coby Fleener NO at Ari |
| 15. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Phi |
| 16. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. NO Note: (Knee) Didn't practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 17. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Ind |
| 18. | *Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Jax Note: Bumping up with Fiedorowicz questionable at best. |
| 19. | Lance Kendricks LA at Sea |
| 20. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Buf |
| 21. | Clive Walford OAK at SD |
| 22. | Jack Doyle IND at Min |
| 23. | *Garrett Celek SF at Atl Note: ***Starting with Vance McDonald out.*** |
| 24. | Vernon Davis WAS vs. Car |
| 25. | Hunter Henry SD vs. Oak |
| 26. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. SF |
| 27. | Richard Rodgers GB at Chi |
| 28. | Will Tye NYG vs. Det |
| 29. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Cle Note: (Knee) Rested Wednesday, returned to practice Thursday. |
| 30. | *Jared Cook GB at Chi Note: Suffered a lung contusion last week but still expects to play in Week 15. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list Saturday.*** |
| 31. | Larry Donnell NYG vs. Det |
| 32. | Daniel Brown CHI vs. GB |
| 33. | *Dwayne Allen IND at Min Note: Three touchdowns one week, zero catches and just two targets the next week. (Hip) Missed practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Will be active Sunday.*** |
| 34. | Jesse James PIT at Cin |
| 35. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU vs. Jax Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Colts. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 36. | *Vance McDonald SF at Atl Note: (Shoulder) Placed on IR by the Niners. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Cin |
| 2. | David Johnson ARZ vs. NO |
| 3. | Odell Beckham NYG vs. Det |
| 4. | LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Cle |
| 5. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cin |
| 6. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. TB |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB at Dal |
| 8. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. SF Note: Crushed by the game flow - the Falcons jumped out way ahead early, so he only had six carries. Should bounce back this week against the Niners. |
| 9. | DeMarco Murray TEN at KC |
| 10. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. GB |
| 11. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
| 12. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. LA Note: Had a rare bad game - drop led to one of Wilson's five interceptions. |
| 13. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. NO |
| 14. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at Min Note: (Back) Did not practice Thursday. ***Full practice on Friday.*** |
| 15. | *Amari Cooper OAK at SD Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, will still be active.*** |
| 16. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Ten |
| 17. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Car |
| 18. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Den Note: Managed to get 72 rushing yards and a touchdown despite playing the NFL's top-ranked run defense. |
| 19. | Carlos Hyde SF at Atl |
| 20. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Was |
| 21. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. TB Note: Had only one catch despite getting nine targets in the loss on Sunday night. Limited practice Thursday due to a back injury. ***Limited practice all week, but officially active.*** |
| 22. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at SD Note: (Finger) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, will still be active.*** |
| 23. | Davante Adams GB at Chi |
| 24. | Dontrelle Inman SD vs. Oak |
| 25. | *Lamar Miller HOU vs. Jax Note: (Ankle/Ribs) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, but does not carry an injury designation.*** |
| 26. | Brandin Cooks NO at Ari |
| 27. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE |
| 28. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Pit |
| 29. | Rob Kelley WAS vs. Car |
| 30. | Latavius Murray OAK at SD |
| 31. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. LA |
| 32. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. |
| 33. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ |
| 34. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Car |
| 35. | Greg Olsen CAR at Was |
| 36. | Zach Ertz PHI at Bal |
| 37. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Pit |
| 38. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Mia Note: Matt Forte appears likely to miss time, so Powell could get another big workload Saturday night, albeit not against another Swiss Cheese run defense as he faced last week. Forte is not yet ruled out for this week. ***Forte is active after all.*** |
| 39. | Doug Martin TB at Dal |
| 40. | Frank Gore IND at Min |
| 41. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. LA |
| 42. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Cle Note: No plans to rest Watkins even if/when the Bills get eliminated from the playoffs. (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 43. | Julian Edelman NE at Den |
| 44. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. SF Note: ***Julio Jones ruled out again.*** |
| 45. | Spencer Ware KC vs. Ten |
| 46. | Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. Phi |
| 47. | Jay Ajayi MIA at NYJ Note: Not finding any room to run, and to add further insult he had a three-yard touchdown called back due to penalty. |
| 48. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC at Hou Note: ***Chris Ivory has been removed from the injury list, so Yeldon's workload might decrease.*** |
| 49. | Steve Smith BAL vs. Phi |
| 50. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Ten |
| 51. | Tyrell Williams SD vs. Oak |
| 52. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Jax Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week, but no longer on the injury list.*** |
| 53. | Golden Tate DET at NYG |
| 54. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Car Note: (Shoulder) Played only 10 snaps in the win over the Eagles. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 55. | Delanie Walker TEN at KC |
| 56. | Cameron Brate TB at Dal |
| 57. | Willie Snead NO at Ari |
| 58. | Malcolm Mitchell NE at Den Note: Only five targets Monday night, but scored again. |
| 59. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at Bal Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Officially ACTIVE.*** |
| 60. | Todd Gurley LA at Sea |
| 61. | James White NE at Den |
| 62. | *Kenneth Farrow SD vs. Oak Note: Had 16 carries after Melvin Gordon got hurt, but struggled in pass protection and could lose snaps to Ronnie Hillman if Gordon has to sit out. ***Gordon officially ruled out.*** |
| 63. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. Ind Note: ***Came up with an ankle injury in practice on Friday. Adrian Peterson will start ahead of him.*** |
| 64. | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. Det |
| 65. | *Ryan Mathews PHI at Bal Note: Was the last man standing in the Eagles' backfield last week, but Kenjon Barner will be active going forward. |
| 66. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Car |
| 67. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. NE |
| 68. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Mia Note: High volume with Bryce Petty continued against the Niners - 11 targets, good for six catches and 99 yards. |
| 69. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Plans to practice this week and then return next week. In a surprise, Peterson was activated from the IR on Saturday and will play Sunday. Moreover, Matt Asiata missed practice with an ankle injury Friday. ***Expected to start, though Asiata and McKinnon will also play.*** |
| 70. | Rishard Matthews TEN at KC |
| 71. | *Kenny Britt LA at Sea Note: Moving down due to the matchup. |
| 72. | Cameron Meredith CHI vs. GB |
| 73. | Ladarius Green PIT at Cin |
| 74. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Den Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 75. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Mia Note: (Knee/Foot/Back) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, listed as active.*** |
| 76. | *DeVante Parker MIA at NYJ Note: (Back) Able to play against the Cardinals, but took a smaller role behind Landry and Stills. |
| 77. | Terrelle Pryor CLE at Buf |
| 78. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Phi |
| 79. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. NO Note: Managed to score twice - one receiving, one rushing - despite getting just two targets. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, no longer on the injury report.*** |
| 80. | Marqise Lee JAC at Hou |
| 81. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. SF |
| 82. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Buf Note: Had his first 100-yard day since Week 4. |
| 83. | *Mark Ingram NO at Ari Note: (Toe/Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 84. | *Ty Montgomery GB at Chi Note: Officially listed as a RB on the Packers' depth chart. Might end up as the only healthy RB in Green Bay. But be wary of expecting a full set of carries - the Packers are wary of him over-exerting himself due to his sickle-cell trait. ***Starting on Sunday, Christine Michael will be the backup.*** |
| 85. | Jalen Richard OAK at SD |
| 86. | Tim Hightower NO at Ari |
| 87. | Allen Robinson JAC at Hou |
| 88. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. GB Note: Eligible to return from suspension this week. |
| 89. | *Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Pit Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 90. | Chris Hogan NE at Den |
| 91. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Was Note: (Back) Limited at Thursday's practice. Might also have Derek Anderson instead of Cam Newton throwing to him. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 92. | Corey Coleman CLE at Buf |
| 93. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. NE |
| 94. | Dwayne Washington DET at NYG Note: Had 44 snaps compared to 27 for Zenner with Theo Riddick out. ***Riddick doubtful, Zenner questionable.*** |
| 95. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Ten |
| 96. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Pit |
| 97. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. TB |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Phi Note: Had a kick blocked by a New England player leaping over the center. |
| 2. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. SF |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. LA |
| 4. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Den |
| 5. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at SD |
| 6. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Ten |
| 7. | Robbie Gould NYG vs. Det |
| 8. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. TB |
| 9. | Nick Novak HOU vs. Jax |
| 10. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Cle |
| 11. | Josh Lambo SD vs. Oak |
| 12. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Car Note: Recent struggles continued, with another FG miss against the Eagles. |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. NE |
| 14. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. NO |
| 15. | Phil Dawson SF at Atl Note: Had two misses, from 44 and 48, which of course came back to haunt the Niners in an OT loss. |
| 16. | Matt Prater DET at NYG |
| 17. | Connor Barth CHI vs. GB |
| 18. | Caleb Sturgis PHI at Bal |
| 19. | *Graham Gano CAR at Was Note: Has a broken bone in his plant foot, near his heel. Still plans to play. |
| 20. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. Ind |
| 21. | Wil Lutz NO at Ari |
| 22. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Min |
| 23. | Roberto Aguayo TB at Dal |
| 24. | *Randy Bullock CIN vs. Pit Note: Signed by the Bengals to replace Mike Nugent. |
| 25. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Mia |
| 26. | Mason Crosby GB at Chi |
| 27. | Chris Boswell PIT at Cin |
| 28. | Andrew Franks MIA at NYJ |
| 29. | Greg Zuerlein LA at Sea |
| 30. | Ryan Succop TEN at KC |
| 31. | Jason Myers JAC at Hou |
| 32. | Cody Parkey CLE at Buf |
Defenses
| 1. | *Buffalo Bills vs. Cle Note: James Ihedigbo becomes the Bills' third safety to land on the IR. |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks vs. LA |
| 3. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. SF Note: DE Adrian Clayborn (knee) remains out. |
| 4. | Houston Texans vs. Jax |
| 5. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Ten |
| 6. | *Miami Dolphins at NYJ Note: Kiko Alonso (hamstring/thumb) hopes to return this week, though he might not practice Wednesday. |
| 7. | Denver Broncos vs. NE |
| 8. | New York Giants vs. Det |
| 9. | New England Patriots at Den |
| 10. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Phi |
| 11. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Ind |
| 12. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. NO Note: Deone Bucannon (ankle) is out for the season. Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder) hopes to practice Wednesday. |
| 13. | Green Bay Packers at Chi |
| 14. | Washington Redskins vs. Car |
| 15. | Indianapolis Colts at Min |
| 16. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pit |
| 17. | *New York Jets vs. Mia Note: CB Buster Skrine suffered a concussion in the win over the Niners. |
| 18. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dal |
| 19. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cin |
| 20. | Tennessee Titans at KC |
| 21. | Oakland Raiders at SD |
| 22. | *San Diego Chargers vs. Oak Note: Joey Bosa suffered a neck strain but concussion tests proved negative. |
| 23. | Detroit Lions at NYG |
| 24. | Dallas Cowboys vs. TB |
| 25. | Philadelphia Eagles at Bal |
| 26. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Hou |
| 27. | *Carolina Panthers at Was Note: Luke Kuechly (concussion) has missed the last three games, but hasn't yet been ruled out for the rest of the season. |
| 28. | Chicago Bears vs. GB |
| 29. | *New Orleans Saints at Ari Note: CB Delvin Breaux injured his shoulder in the loss to the Bucs. |
| 30. | San Francisco 49ers at Atl |
| 31. | Los Angeles Rams at Sea |
| 32. | Cleveland Browns at Buf |
