Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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Thanksgiving Games - Minnesota at Detroit, LA Chargers at Dallas, New York Giants at Washington.

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Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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.***

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

Sunday Update complete

Thanksgiving Games - Minnesota at Detroit, LA Chargers at Dallas, New York Giants at Washington.

NO MORE BYE WEEKS

Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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.***

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.Russell Wilson SEA at SF
2.*Tom Brady NE vs. Mia
Note: Missed practice Wednesday with a sore Achilles' tendon. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, removed from the injury report.***
3.Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. GB
4.Carson Wentz PHI vs. Chi
5.*Cam Newton CAR at NYJ
Note: Limited in practice Wednesday with a thumb injury. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.***
6.Drew Brees NO at LAR
Note: Injuries to key defenders for the Saints transformed last week's game into an old-fashioned shootout for Brees.
7.Matt Ryan ATL vs. TB
8.Jared Goff LA vs. NO
9.Kirk Cousins WAS vs. NYG
10.*Case Keenum MIN at Det
Note: Confirmed starter again this week for Thursday's game.
11.Marcus Mariota TEN at Ind
12.*Dak Prescott DAL vs. LAC
Note: LT Tyron Smith should be back on Thursday, not a moment too soon for Dak.
13.Andy Dalton CIN vs. Cle
14.*Jacoby Brissett IND vs. Ten
Note: Remains in the concussion protocol, but expected to start again this week against the Titans. Was in the 'non-contact' portion of the concussion protocol Wednesday, will be in 'controlled contact' on Thursday. He's still expected to start, pending an independent neurologist's examination after Thursday's practice. ***Cleared by an independent neurologist, will start Sunday.***
15.*Tyrod Taylor BUF at KC
Note: Not guaranteed to start this week. Officially named the starter this week against the Chiefs, but it will be a week-to-week proposition.
16.Philip Rivers LAC at Dal
17.Ryan Fitzpatrick TB at Atl
18.Matthew Stafford DET vs. Min
19.Alex Smith KC vs. Buf
20.*Matt Moore MIA at NE
Note: Cutler still expected to start if he's fully recovered from his concussion. ***Jay Cutler has not yet cleared the concussion protocol and will not play this week.***
21.*C.J. Beathard SF vs. Sea
Note: The Niners haven't named their starter yet, but the lean appears to be toward Boatyard. Named the starter for at least this week, possibly beyond. Has taken every first-team rep in practice.
22.Derek Carr OAK vs. Den
23.Josh McCown NYJ vs. Car
24.Eli Manning NYG at Was
25.*Paxton Lynch DEN at Oak
Note: Expected to be named the starter by the Broncos on Wednesday. Officially named the starter, and Trevor Siemian will be the backup.
26.Blake Bortles JAC at Ari
27.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Hou
28.*DeShone Kizer CLE at Cin
Note: Kizer will remain the starter for the rest of the season, barring injury, according to coach Hue Jackson.
29.*Blaine Gabbert ARZ vs. Jax
Note: Getting another start this week, even though Stanton has fully recovered. Carson Palmer is unlikely to return this season, meaning either Gabbert or Stanton will start each week.
30.Mitchell Trubisky CHI at Phi
31.*Brett Hundley GB at Pit
Note: Hundley will remain the Packers' starter despite his four-turnover, six-sack performance last week.
32.Tom Savage HOU at Bal
33.*Brock Osweiler DEN at Oak
Note: The Broncos plan to give Paxton Lynch a look beginning this week against the Raiders. Downgraded to third on the depth chart.
34.*Nathan Peterman BUF at KC
Note: Still considered a possibility to start this week despite last week's debacle. Officially the backup this week.
35.*Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. Sea
Note: So ... why did the Niners trade for Garoppolo anyhow? Apparently the Niners think he needs more time to master the playbook.
36.*Jay Cutler MIA at NE
Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Bucs last week, but will be the starter if he's fully healed despite Matt Moore's good performance in relief. Still in the concussion protocol on Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week - Matt Moore will start.***
37.*Jameis Winston TB at Atl
Note: (Shoulder) Ruled out again this week. ***Might be able to return for Week 13.***

Running Backs

1.Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. GB
2.Todd Gurley LA vs. NO
3.Mark Ingram NO at LAR
4.LeSean McCoy BUF at KC
5.Jordan Howard CHI at Phi
6.Kareem Hunt KC vs. Buf
Note: Hasn't run poorly most weeks, but hasn't scored since Week 3. And yet, this matchup is so juicy.
7.Melvin Gordon LAC at Dal
8.Alvin Kamara NO at LAR
9.*Leonard Fournette JAC at Ari
Note: Fournette will be playing through a sore ankle the rest of the season - but was able to withstand a 28-carry performance against the Browns last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.***
10.Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea
11.Christian McCaffrey CAR at NYJ
12.Alfred Morris DAL vs. LAC
13.DeMarco Murray TEN at Ind
14.Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Min
15.Dion Lewis NE vs. Mia
16.*Samaje Perine WAS vs. NYG
Note: Limited Monday with a sore finger. He'll get heavy use with both Thompson and Kelley out for the season. Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play Thursday night.
17.Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Chi
18.Alex Collins BAL vs. Hou
19.*Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB
Note: ***Devonta Freeman (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.***
20.Lamar Miller HOU at Bal
21.Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. Den
22.Doug Martin TB at Atl
23.*Orleans Darkwa NYG at Was
Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice on Tuesday, for Thursday's game. Removed from the injury report.
24.Adrian Peterson ARZ vs. Jax
25.Latavius Murray MIN at Det
26.Kenyan Drake MIA at NE
Note: Another annoying RB rotation - Drake received only four carries and one catch in the loss to the Bucs.
27.Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle
28.Devontae Booker DEN at Oak
29.*Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin
Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, but removed from the injury report.***
30.Jamaal Williams GB at Pit
31.Jerick McKinnon MIN at Det
32.C.J. Anderson DEN at Oak
33.Tarik Cohen CHI at Phi
34.Derrick Henry TEN at Ind
35.Jonathan Stewart CAR at NYJ
36.LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. Chi
37.Frank Gore IND vs. Ten
38.*Matt Forte NYJ vs. Car
Note: I'm expecting that Forte (knee) will be ready to play coming back from the bye. Did not practice Wednesday - apparently my optimism was misplaced. ***Limited practice Friday, will be a game-time decision. ACTIVE***
39.Damien Williams MIA at NE
Note: Don't be fooled by Williams' 10-for-78 line - 69 yards came in one carry.
40.*Duke Johnson CLE at Cin
Note: Aggravated a previous shoulder injury in the loss to the Jaguars. Not on the Browns' injury report Wednesday.
41.*Danny Woodhead BAL vs. Hou
Note: ***Won't be on a snap count this week.***
42.J.D. McKissic SEA at SF
Note: On the field for 50 snaps on Monday night.
43.*Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Car
Note: Matt Forte (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday. ***Forte is active after all, dropping Powell.***
44.Austin Ekeler LAC at Dal
45.Rex Burkhead NE vs. Mia
46.Corey Clement PHI vs. Chi
47.*Terron Ward ATL vs. TB
Note: ***Will be the backup again this week with Devonta Freeman once again ruled out.***
48.T.J. Yeldon JAC at Ari
49.Theo Riddick DET vs. Min
50.*Thomas Rawls SEA at SF
Note: Probably will be back in the Seahawks' RB rotation as a result of Mike Davis's groin injury.
51.James White NE vs. Mia
52.*Byron Marshall WAS vs. NYG
Note: Will be the Redskins' third-down back with Chris Thompson out for the season.
53.Marlon Mack IND vs. Ten
54.Shane Vereen NYG at Was
55.Eddie Lacy SEA at SF
56.Rod Smith DAL vs. LAC
57.Javorius Allen BAL vs. Hou
58.Jalen Richard OAK vs. Den
59.Peyton Barber TB at Atl
60.Matt Breida SF vs. Sea
61.Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Car
62.Charcandrick West KC vs. Buf
63.Jamaal Charles DEN at Oak
64.Wayne Gallman NYG at Was
65.Chris Ivory JAC at Ari
66.Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Cle
67.Benny Cunningham CHI at Phi
68.DeAndre Washington OAK vs. Den
69.*Alfred Blue HOU at Bal
Note: In line to be Lamar Miller's backup, but dealing with a hamstring injury. ***Full practice Saturday, will be in line to be Miller's backup Monday night.***
70.Travaris Cadet BUF at KC
71.Charles Sims TB at Atl
72.James Conner PIT vs. GB
73.*Andre Ellington HOU at Bal
Note: Claimed off waivers by the Texans, who lost D'Onta Foreman last week. He'll probably slide in as a third-down back, though it may take him an extra week to learn the Texans' playbook.
74.Justin Davis LA vs. NO
75.D.J. Foster ARZ vs. Jax
76.*Devante Mays GB at Pit
Note: Lost a fumble in the loss to the Ravens. (Ankle) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable.***
77.*Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Chi
78.*Mike Gillislee NE vs. Mia
79.*Terrance West BAL vs. Hou
Note: Healthy scratch last week. ***Listed as questionable for Monday night.***
80.*Mike Davis SEA at SF
Note: (Groin) Looked good on Monday night, but then suffered a groin injury and is unlikely to play this week against the Niners. Didn't participate Wednesday - will be a game-time decision. ***Listed as doubtful.***
81.*Mike Tolbert BUF at KC
Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
82.*Dwayne Washington DET vs. Min
Note: (Hip) Not present for the media portion of Tuesday's practice. Ruled out for Thursday's game.
83.*Ty Montgomery GB at Pit
Note: (Ribs) Remains in the 'rehab group' at practice - the same status as last week. ***Didn't practice all week, listed as doubtful.***
84.*Devonta Freeman ATL vs. TB
Note: Still in the concussion protocol - did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
85.*Chris Thompson WAS vs. NYG
Note: Out for the season with a fractured fibula.
86.*D'Onta Foreman HOU at Bal
Note: Out for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.

Wide Receivers

1.Antonio Brown PIT vs. GB
2.A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle
3.Doug Baldwin SEA at SF
4.Brandin Cooks NE vs. Mia
5.*Julio Jones ATL vs. TB
Note: (Ankle/Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Does not have an injury designation any longer.***
6.Adam Thielen MIN at Det
7.Michael Thomas NO at LAR
8.T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ten
9.Mike Evans TB at Atl
10.*DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal
Note: Dealing with an undisclosed minor injury - sat out practice Wednesday, but remember that the Texans don't play until Monday. ***Removed from the final injury report.***
11.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak
12.Stefon Diggs MIN at Det
13.Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Chi
14.Keenan Allen LAC at Dal
15.Golden Tate DET vs. Min
16.Devin Funchess CAR at NYJ
17.Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Den
18.Jarvis Landry MIA at NE
19.Tyreek Hill KC vs. Buf
20.Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Car
21.Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAC
22.Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Sea
23.DeVante Parker MIA at NE
24.Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG
25.*Kenny Stills MIA at NE
Note: Went from being questionable with a back injury to having a massive day after Matt Moore took over. ***Matt Moore will start this week.***
26.Davante Adams GB at Pit
27.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Jax
28.Paul Richardson SEA at SF
29.Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB
30.Marvin Jones DET vs. Min
31.Mike Wallace BAL vs. Hou
32.Josh Doctson WAS vs. NYG
33.Amari Cooper OAK vs. Den
34.DeSean Jackson TB at Atl
35.Sammy Watkins LA vs. NO
36.*Marqise Lee JAC at Ari
Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.***
37.*Martavis Bryant PIT vs. GB
Note: ***Potentially a bigger role with Smith-Schuster out this week.***
38.*Corey Davis TEN at Ind
Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive, which means more reps for Davis.***
39.*Danny Amendola NE vs. Mia
Note: Dealt with dehydration in the Mexico City game. (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
40.*Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Oak
Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
41.Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO
42.Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Hou
43.Zay Jones BUF at KC
44.Ted Ginn NO at LAR
45.*Eric Decker TEN at Ind
Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive.***
46.*Ryan Grant WAS vs. NYG
Note: (Calf) Limited in Tuesday's practice. Officially listed as questionable.
47.Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Chi
48.Tyler Lockett SEA at SF
49.*Corey Coleman CLE at Cin
Note: Had 11 targets in his first game back.
50.Jordy Nelson GB at Pit
51.Bruce Ellington HOU at Bal
52.Randall Cobb GB at Pit
53.Dede Westbrook JAC at Ari
54.Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min
55.Donte Moncrief IND vs. Ten
56.*Dontrelle Inman CHI at Phi
Note: Josh Bellamy is out (concussion) so far, but Inman was limited Wednesday with a groin injury. ***Full practice Friday, but listed as questionable.***
57.*Jordan Matthews BUF at KC
Note: (Knee) Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but expected to play, with Kelvin Benjamin out.***
58.Terrance Williams DAL vs. LAC
59.Cole Beasley DAL vs. LAC
60.Chris Godwin TB at Atl
61.Tavon Austin LA vs. NO
62.*Travis Benjamin LAC at Dal
Note: (Abdomen) Limited in Monday's practice. Remains questionable.
63.Aldrick Robinson SF vs. Sea
64.Keelan Cole JAC at Ari
65.*Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Cle
Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice.
66.*Mike Williams LAC at Dal
Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Monday's practice. Remained limited at Wednesday's practice.
67.Demarcus Robinson KC vs. Buf
68.Kendall Wright CHI at Phi
69.Bennie Fowler DEN at Oak
70.Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. TB
71.Ricardo Louis CLE at Cin
72.Maurice Harris WAS vs. NYG
73.*Deonte Thompson BUF at KC
Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.***
74.Tyrell Williams LAC at Dal
75.Tre McBride CHI at Phi
76.Brandon Coleman NO at LAR
77.TJ Jones DET vs. Min
78.Adam Humphries TB at Atl
79.*J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Jax
Note: (Chest) Limited at Wednesday's practice.
80.*Kenny Britt CLE at Cin
Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice.
81.Alex Erickson CIN vs. Cle
Note: He got all the speed in the family.
82.De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. Buf
83.Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Jax
84.Roger Lewis NYG at Was
85.Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Car
86.*Chad Williams ARZ vs. Jax
Note: Could see significant action with both John Brown and J.J. Nelson banged up.
87.Russell Shepard CAR at NYJ
88.*Albert Wilson KC vs. Buf
Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.***
89.*Trent Taylor SF vs. Sea
Note: (Ribs) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable.***
90.*Rishard Matthews TEN at Ind
Note: ***(Hamstring) Did not practice Friday, will be a game-time decision.***
91.*John Brown ARZ vs. Jax
Note: Dealing with a case of turf toe - could be sidelined for a while. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Will not play this week.***
92.*Kelvin Benjamin BUF at KC
Note: Injured his knee very early in the loss to the Chargers, which might have been a factor in the disaster that ensued. He did not suffer any ligament damage, but obviously his status for this week is shaky. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out for this week.***
93.*JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. GB
Note: Has a 'small' hamstring that will limit him at practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Declared out this week.***
94.*Sterling Shepard NYG at Was
Note: (Migraines) Non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Is there any chance that his migraines are the result of a concussion? Officially listed as questionable, and all signs point to him not playing.
95.*Chris Hogan NE vs. Mia
Note: Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
96.*Will Fuller HOU at Bal
Note: (Ribs) Status for Week 12 still uncertain. Attended Wednesday's practice, but without pads. ***Officially ruled out for this week.***
97.*Allen Hurns JAC at Ari
Note: (Ankle) No longer on crutches, but still in a walking boot. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
98.*Robert Woods LA vs. NO
Note: (Shoulder) Better diagnosis than initially expected, but he'll still miss at least a couple of weeks.
99.*Josh Gordon CLE at Cin
Note: A reminder that Gordon will be eligible to start playing again next week.

Tight Ends

1.*Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia
Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.***
2.Travis Kelce KC vs. Buf
3.*Jimmy Graham SEA at SF
Note: (Ankle) Non-participant in Wednesday's practice. He briefly left Seattle's final drive Monday night after aggravating the injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
4.Evan Engram NYG at Was
5.Zach Ertz PHI vs. Chi
6.Delanie Walker TEN at Ind
7.*Vernon Davis WAS vs. NYG
Note: Jordan Reed once again has been ruled out.
8.Jack Doyle IND vs. Ten
9.Jared Cook OAK vs. Den
10.*Greg Olsen CAR at NYJ
Note: (Foot) Officially designated to return. ***Will play about half the offensive snaps.***
11.Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Car
12.Kyle Rudolph MIN at Det
13.Austin Hooper ATL vs. TB
14.*Tyler Kroft CIN vs. Cle
Note: Suffered a right hand injury against the Broncos, but not before scoring first. Limited at Wednesday's practice.
15.Hunter Henry LAC at Dal
16.Eric Ebron DET vs. Min
17.*Charles Clay BUF at KC
Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Expected to play.***
18.Coby Fleener NO at LAR
19.Julius Thomas MIA at NE
20.O.J. Howard TB at Atl
21.Seth DeValve CLE at Cin
22.Jason Witten DAL vs. LAC
23.Marcedes Lewis JAC at Ari
24.*Cameron Brate TB at Atl
Note: Limited Wednesday with an ankle issue. ***Full practice Friday.**
25.Adam Shaheen CHI at Phi
26.*George Kittle SF vs. Sea
Note: (Leg) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury report.***
27.Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Jax
28.David Njoku CLE at Cin
29.C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Bal
30.Garrett Celek SF vs. Sea
31.Lance Kendricks GB at Pit
32.Jesse James PIT vs. GB
33.*Virgil Green DEN at Oak
Note: A.J. Derby (shoulder) is out for the season.
34.Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Jax
35.Richard Rodgers GB at Pit
36.Tyler Higbee LA vs. NO
37.*Trey Burton PHI vs. Chi
Note: Limited Wednesday with a back issue.
38.Ben Watson BAL vs. Hou
39.Nick O'Leary BUF at KC
40.Jonnu Smith TEN at Ind
41.Jeremy Sprinkle WAS vs. NYG
42.*Ed Dickson CAR at NYJ
Note: Reduced role with Greg Olsen back.
43.*Ryan Griffin HOU at Bal
44.*Martellus Bennett NE vs. Mia
Note: (Shoulder/hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as doubtful.***
45.*Dion Sims CHI at Phi
Note: (Illness) Still limited on Wednesday.
46.*Vance McDonald PIT vs. GB
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
47.*Jordan Reed WAS vs. NYG
Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Tuesday. Ruled out again this week.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. GB
2.Todd Gurley LA vs. NO
3.Antonio Brown PIT vs. GB
4.Mark Ingram NO at LAR
5.LeSean McCoy BUF at KC
6.Jordan Howard CHI at Phi
7.A.J. Green CIN vs. Cle
8.*Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Mia
Note: Missed practice Wednesday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.***
9.Kareem Hunt KC vs. Buf
Note: Hasn't run poorly most weeks, but hasn't scored since Week 3. And yet, this matchup is so juicy.
10.Melvin Gordon LAC at Dal
11.Alvin Kamara NO at LAR
12.Travis Kelce KC vs. Buf
13.Doug Baldwin SEA at SF
14.Brandin Cooks NE vs. Mia
15.*Julio Jones ATL vs. TB
Note: (Ankle/Knee) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Does not have an injury designation any longer.***
16.*Leonard Fournette JAC at Ari
Note: Fournette will be playing through a sore ankle the rest of the season - but was able to withstand a 28-carry performance against the Browns last week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the final injury report.***
17.Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea
18.Christian McCaffrey CAR at NYJ
19.Adam Thielen MIN at Det
20.Michael Thomas NO at LAR
21.T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ten
22.DeMarco Murray TEN at Ind
23.Mike Evans TB at Atl
24.*DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Bal
Note: Dealing with an undisclosed minor injury - sat out practice Wednesday, but remember that the Texans don't play until Monday. ***Removed from the final injury report.***
25.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Oak
26.Stefon Diggs MIN at Det
27.Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Chi
28.Keenan Allen LAC at Dal
29.*Jimmy Graham SEA at SF
Note: (Ankle) Non-participant in Wednesday's practice. He briefly left Seattle's final drive Monday night after aggravating the injury. ***Full practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
30.Dion Lewis NE vs. Mia
31.Golden Tate DET vs. Min
32.Devin Funchess CAR at NYJ
33.Alfred Morris DAL vs. LAC
34.Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Min
35.Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Den
36.Jarvis Landry MIA at NE
37.Tyreek Hill KC vs. Buf
38.Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Car
39.Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAC
40.Evan Engram NYG at Was
41.*Rishard Matthews TEN at Ind
Note: ***(Hamstring) Did not practice Friday, will be a game-time decision.***
42.Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Sea
43.*Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Oak
Note: (Ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
44.DeVante Parker MIA at NE
45.Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG
46.*Samaje Perine WAS vs. NYG
Note: Limited Monday with a sore finger. He'll get heavy use with both Thompson and Kelley out for the season. Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play Thursday night.
47.Jay Ajayi PHI vs. Chi
48.Alex Collins BAL vs. Hou
49.*Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB
Note: ***Devonta Freeman (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.***
50.Lamar Miller HOU at Bal
51.Davante Adams GB at Pit
52.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Jax
53.Paul Richardson SEA at SF
54.Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB
55.Mike Wallace BAL vs. Hou
56.Josh Doctson WAS vs. NYG
57.Amari Cooper OAK vs. Den
58.Zach Ertz PHI vs. Chi
59.Delanie Walker TEN at Ind
60.*Orleans Darkwa NYG at Was
Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice on Tuesday, for Thursday's game. Removed from the injury report.
61.Jerick McKinnon MIN at Det
62.*Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Car
Note: Matt Forte (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday. ***Forte is active after all, dropping Powell.***
63.*Kenny Stills MIA at NE
Note: Went from being questionable with a back injury to having a massive day after Matt Moore took over. ***Matt Moore will start this week.***
64.DeSean Jackson TB at Atl
65.Sammy Watkins LA vs. NO
66.*Marqise Lee JAC at Ari
Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Not on the final injury report.***
67.Marvin Jones DET vs. Min
68.*Danny Amendola NE vs. Mia
Note: Dealt with dehydration in the Mexico City game. (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
69.Cooper Kupp LA vs. NO
70.*Vernon Davis WAS vs. NYG
Note: Jordan Reed once again has been ruled out.
71.Jack Doyle IND vs. Ten
72.Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. Den
73.Doug Martin TB at Atl
74.Adrian Peterson ARZ vs. Jax
75.Latavius Murray MIN at Det
76.Kenyan Drake MIA at NE
Note: Another annoying RB rotation - Drake received only four carries and one catch in the loss to the Bucs.
77.Joe Mixon CIN vs. Cle
78.*Isaiah Crowell CLE at Cin
Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, but removed from the injury report.***
79.Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Hou
80.Zay Jones BUF at KC
81.*JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. GB
Note: Has a 'small' hamstring that will limit him at practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Declared out this week.***
82.Ted Ginn NO at LAR
83.*Ryan Grant WAS vs. NYG
Note: (Calf) Limited in Tuesday's practice. Officially listed as questionable.
84.*Martavis Bryant PIT vs. GB
Note: ***Potentially a bigger role with Smith-Schuster out this week.***
85.Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Chi
86.*Matt Forte NYJ vs. Car
Note: I'm expecting that Forte (knee) will be ready to play coming back from the bye. Did not practice Wednesday - apparently my optimism was misplaced. ***Limited practice Friday, will be a game-time decision. ACTIVE***
87.Devontae Booker DEN at Oak
88.Frank Gore IND vs. Ten
89.J.D. McKissic SEA at SF
Note: On the field for 50 snaps on Monday night.
90.Austin Ekeler LAC at Dal
91.Tyler Lockett SEA at SF
92.*Corey Coleman CLE at Cin
Note: Had 11 targets in his first game back.
93.Jordy Nelson GB at Pit
94.*Greg Olsen CAR at NYJ
Note: (Foot) Officially designated to return. ***Will play about half the offensive snaps.***
95.Jamaal Williams GB at Pit
96.C.J. Anderson DEN at Oak
97.Tarik Cohen CHI at Phi
98.Derrick Henry TEN at Ind
99.Jonathan Stewart CAR at NYJ
100.Corey Clement PHI vs. Chi
101.Rex Burkhead NE vs. Mia
102.Damien Williams MIA at NE
Note: Don't be fooled by Williams' 10-for-78 line - 69 yards came in one carry.
103.*Duke Johnson CLE at Cin
Note: Aggravated a previous shoulder injury in the loss to the Jaguars. Not on the Browns' injury report Wednesday.
104.*Danny Woodhead BAL vs. Hou
Note: ***Won't be on a snap count this week.***
105.Bruce Ellington HOU at Bal
106.*Corey Davis TEN at Ind
Note: ***Rishard Matthews is inactive, which means more reps for Davis.***
107.Randall Cobb GB at Pit
108.Dede Westbrook JAC at Ari
109.Kenny Golladay DET vs. Min
110.Jared Cook OAK vs. Den
111.Theo Riddick DET vs. Min

Kickers

1.Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Mia
2.Greg Zuerlein LA vs. NO
3.Justin Tucker BAL vs. Hou
4.Matt Prater DET vs. Min
5.Harrison Butker KC vs. Buf
6.Wil Lutz NO at LAR
7.Matt Bryant ATL vs. TB
8.*Jake Elliott PHI vs. Chi
Note: In the concussion protocol - will retain the starting job if healthy, but Caleb Sturgis is eligible to return from the IR list. 'On track' to play this weekend. ***Officially cleared from the concussion protocol.***
9.Chris Boswell PIT vs. GB
10.Kai Forbath MIN at Det
Note: Missed two field goal chances, but luckily they didn't come back to haunt the Vikings.
11.Nick Novak LAC at Dal
12.Ryan Succop TEN at Ind
13.Nick Rose WAS vs. NYG
14.*Randy Bullock CIN vs. Cle
Note: Will kick on Sunday against the Browns, but the team is not committed to him the rest of the season.
15.Robbie Gould SF vs. Sea
16.*Josh Lambo JAC at Ari
Note: Limited participant with a hip injury Wednesday.
17.*Blair Walsh SEA at SF
Note: Fell short on 52-yard game-tying attempt.
18.Graham Gano CAR at NYJ
19.Cody Parkey MIA at NE
20.Brandon McManus DEN at Oak
21.*Mike Nugent DAL vs. LAC
Note: Dan Bailey is a possibility to return Thursday. Check the active/inactive report before the game Thursday.
22.*Stephen Hauschka BUF at KC
Note: (Hip) Limited participant Wednesday.
23.Giorgio Tavecchio OAK vs. Den
24.Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Ten
25.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Bal
26.Patrick Murray TB at Atl
27.Aldrick Rosas NYG at Was
28.*Cairo Santos CHI at Phi
Note: Signed to replace Connor Barth.
29.Mason Crosby GB at Pit
30.Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Jax
31.Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. Car
32.Zane Gonzalez CLE at Cin
33.*Dan Bailey DAL vs. LAC
Note: (Groin) Limited at practice Tuesday. Optimistic that he'll be able to play Thursday.

Defenses

1.*Baltimore Ravens vs. Hou
Note: C.J. Mosley suffered a minor ankle sprain against the Packers, but gets the extra day to rest this week.
2.Jacksonville Jaguars at Ari
3.Pittsburgh Steelers vs. GB
Note: How lucky have the Steelers been in their quarterback opposition this year? They get *another* backup this week in Hundley instead of Aaron Rodgers.
4.Carolina Panthers at NYJ
5.*Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cle
Note: LB Vincent Rey left with a hamstring injury against the Broncos last week.
6.Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chi
7.Los Angeles Chargers at Dal
8.Arizona Cardinals vs. Jax
9.*Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buf
Note: *If* the Bills bench Tyrod Taylor again, I'll bump them back up to being a top-5 defense.
10.Denver Broncos at Oak
11.*Minnesota Vikings at Det
Note: Everson Griffen (foot) put in a full practice Tuesday. Xavier Rhodes (calf) also had a full practice.
12.*Atlanta Falcons vs. TB
Note: Keanu Neal was being evaluated for a concussion Monday night.
13.New England Patriots vs. Mia
14.*Detroit Lions vs. Min
Note: Ezekiel Ansah (back) limited on Tuesday.
15.*New Orleans Saints at LAR
Note: Alex Okafor is out for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon. Meanwhile Marshon Lattimore left last week with an ankle injury, and his absence had a huge impact.
16.*Green Bay Packers at Pit
Note: DT Kenny Clark suffered a high ankle sprain.
17.Houston Texans at Bal
18.*Seattle Seahawks at SF
Note: As if the Seahawks' secondary wasn't banged up enough, Shaquille Griffin had to leave with a concussion Monday night.
19.*Chicago Bears at Phi
Note: Leonard Floyd out with MCL and PCL sprains.
20.Washington Redskins vs. NYG
21.Indianapolis Colts vs. Ten
22.Buffalo Bills at KC
23.New York Jets vs. Car
24.Los Angeles Rams vs. NO
25.New York Giants at Was
26.Oakland Raiders vs. Den
27.*Dallas Cowboys vs. LAC
Note: DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) limited on Monday, but had a full practice Tuesday.
28.Tennessee Titans at Ind
29.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atl
30.*Cleveland Browns at Cin
Note: Emmanuel Ogbah on IR with a fractured foot.
31.San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea
32.Miami Dolphins at NE
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