Weekly Rankings: Week 7 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 7 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update complete

Bye Week: Green Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Seattle

Chargers vs. Titans is an early game in London

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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.

**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****

***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***

Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***These are not draft

Sunday Update complete

Bye Week: Green Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Seattle

Chargers vs. Titans is an early game in London

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. Most importantly, the default rankings are now for PPR leagues.

**** PLEASE READ: Times change, and with them, so do I, even if I go kicking and screaming into the good night. The vast majority of the fantasy football universe plays with some form of PPR -whether it's a full point or 1/2 point. ESPN's default is full-point PPR, Yahoo's is .5 PPR. The DFS games for the vast majority are either half or full point PPR. I'm sympathetic to those of you who would prefer standard rankings, so please, feel free to ask your questions in the comments regarding how a player might change in a standard scoring league. ****

***PLEASE READ, PART II - The masses (ok, the not-so-silent minority) have spoken, and you really want more representation for standard leagues too, so the Flex Rankings are now Standard scoring.***

Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings. ***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. This first week in particular, but in other weeks as well, I will change ranks according to injuries and sometimes even a change of heart. 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. Otherwise, my response will correspond with the rankings. If I rank one player before another, that's how I plan on making my starting decisions.

Quarterback

1.Patrick Mahomes KC vs. Cin
2.Matt Ryan ATL vs. NYG
Note: In the NFC South we trust. Ryan remains a machine, though this matchup against the Giants might prove more difficult than the Bucs did.
3.Jared Goff LA at SF
Note: The Broncos' pass rush was a difference-maker on Sunday - particularly effective in shutting down the Rams on play-action passes.
4.*Carson Wentz PHI vs. Car
Note: (Back) Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday.
5.*Jameis Winston TB vs. Cle
Note: Full practice Wednesday despite being designated with a hip injury.
6.Andy Dalton CIN at KC
Note: Coming off of a tough day against the Steelers - he had very little time and dealt with a lot of drops, and in one case, cowardly coaching.
7.Matthew Stafford DET at Mia
8.*Kirk Cousins MIN at NYJ
Note: ***High winds could be an issue in this game.***
9.Andrew Luck IND vs. Buf
10.Cam Newton CAR at Phi
11.Drew Brees NO at Bal
Note: Tough call with Saints players this week, facing the Ravens' stifling defense in Baltimore.
12.*Tom Brady NE at Chi
Note: ***Downgraded because of Gronk's absence.***
13.Eli Manning NYG at Atl
14.Philip Rivers LAC vs. Ten
15.Deshaun Watson HOU at Jax
Note: Suffered seven sacks and was hit four times by the Bills. He put the ball on the ground three times, losing it once. Full practice Wednesday despite his myriad injuries.
16.*Baker Mayfield CLE at TB
Note: Dealing with a sore ankle, but isn't expected to miss any time, which is especially good given the matchup against the Bucs this week. Not listed on the initial injury report.
17.Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. NE
18.Joe Flacco BAL vs. NO
19.*Case Keenum DEN at Ari
Note: The Broncos have no plans to try out Chad Kelly instead of Keenum yet, but it's noteworthy that the question is being asked. Keenum has at least one interception in every game.
20.Marcus Mariota TEN at LAC
Note: More sacks than passes completed against the Ravens.
21.Blake Bortles JAC vs. Hou
Note: Not the most Bortles-type game ever, because we didn't get the garbage time production this time around. But the struggles again were real.
22.Dak Prescott DAL at Was
Note: Surprisingly effective against the Jaguars - but as colleague Chris Liss suggested on-air on Monday, the Cowboys were a bad matchup for them. He's also
23.C.J. Beathard SF vs. LAR
24.Sam Darnold NYJ vs. Min
Note: Coming off of two consecutive efficient games, with a third home game in a row, though the opponent is a step up in class. ***Moved down two slots because of high winds in Jersey.***
25.*Brock Osweiler MIA vs. Det
Note: Good game against the Bears, but Tannehill will take back over when healthy. Tannehill has already been ruled out this week.
26.Alex Smith WAS vs. Dal
27.*Derek Anderson BUF at Ind
Note: Also a candidate to start with Allen out, though Peterman got the nod last week. Named the starter ahead of Nathan Peterman this week.
28.Josh Rosen ARZ vs. Den
29.*Josh Allen BUF at Ind
Note: Week-to-week with an elbow injury, and definitely won't start in Week 7. There are some reports that he suffered some UCL damage, but will not undergo Tommy John surgery.
30.*Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Det
Note: (Shoulder) Day-to-day after his late scratch in Week 6, but coach Adam Gase affirmed that Tannehill will remain the starter when healthy. Tannehill has a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and has been ruled out again this week, though the Dolphins have said that he won't need surgery.

Running Backs

1.Todd Gurley LA at SF
2.Saquon Barkley NYG at Atl
3.Kareem Hunt KC vs. Cin
4.Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Was
5.Joe Mixon CIN at KC
6.Christian McCaffrey CAR at Phi
7.Alvin Kamara NO at Bal
Note: Resist the urge to panic after his workload was limited so much in Week 5 - this is the same setup as last season between he and Ingram, and he was plenty valuable then.
8.David Johnson ARZ vs. Den
9.*James White NE at Chi
Note: White is starting to draw more defensive attention - on the Brady scramble TD, he drew two defenders.
10.*Sony Michel NE at Chi
Note: Another strong performance - unfortunately on the bench for some of his owners because of the 'game-time decision' report from Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning, for the Sunday night game. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***On track to play despite being listed as questionable.***
11.Mark Ingram NO at Bal
12.*Nick Chubb CLE at TB
Note: ***Probably won't get many targets in the passing game, but should carry the load on the ground.***
13.LeSean McCoy BUF at Ind
14.Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NE
15.*Latavius Murray MIN at NYJ
Note: ***Starting again with Cook ruled out.***
16.*Kerryon Johnson DET at Mia
Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.
17.Phillip Lindsay DEN at Ari
18.*T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Hou
Note: (Foot/ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, had a limited practice Thursday, while Fournette sat out both practices. ***Hyde is INACTIVE after all.***
19.Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Det
Note: Coughed up a fumble on the 1-yard line in overtime. He did get some work after the fumble, however.
20.*Matt Breida SF vs. LAR
Note: Was able to overcome ankle and shoulder injuries Monday night to share carries with Raheem Mostert, not Alfred Morris. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
21.*Adrian Peterson WAS vs. Dal
Note: Ran well despite playing through multiple injuries last week. (Ankle/Shoulder) Took part in individual drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
22.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ten
Note: Big Bump up with Melvin Gordon inactive.
23.Jordan Howard CHI vs. NE
Note: Buried for two quarters after coughing up a fumble on the one-yard line in the second quarter.
24.Marlon Mack IND vs. Buf
25.*Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NYG
Note: Current timeshare with Ito Smith will continue now that Devonta Freeman is going on IR.
26.*Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. Min
Note: (Foot) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday - this is the same routine as last week. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.***
27.Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Car
28.Frank Gore MIA vs. Det
29.Duke Johnson CLE at TB
30.Alex Collins BAL vs. NO
31.Royce Freeman DEN at Ari
32.*Lamar Miller HOU at Jax
Note: ***(Chest) Full participant all three days of practice.***
33.Peyton Barber TB vs. Cle
34.Corey Clement PHI vs. Car
35.Dion Lewis TEN at LAC
36.Nyheim Hines IND vs. Buf
37.*Ito Smith ATL vs. NYG
Note: Keeps taking away carries, including those at the goal line, away from Tevin Coleman. That will continue with Devonta Freeman going on IR.
38.*LeGarrette Blount DET at Mia
Note: Bumped a couple of spots with the news of Roddick's injury.
39.Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Min
40.Derrick Henry TEN at LAC
41.Raheem Mostert SF vs. LAR
Note: Surprisingly split carries with Breida, not Morris, and ran well - 12 times for 87 yards. The decision to use Mostert over Morris 'may not be permanent.'
42.Javorius Allen BAL vs. NO
43.Wayne Gallman NYG at Atl
44.Alfred Blue HOU at Jax
45.Chris Ivory BUF at Ind
46.Kapri Bibbs WAS vs. Dal
47.Malcolm Brown LA at SF
48.*Justin Jackson LAC vs. Ten
Note: Added to the list with Gordon inactive.
49.*Detrez Newsome LAC vs. Ten
Note: Added to the list with Gordon inactive.
50.Alfred Morris SF vs. LAR
Note: Officially zero carries - his one carry was wiped out by a penalty call.
51.Ronald Jones II TB vs. Cle
52.Josh Adams PHI vs. Car
53.C.J. Anderson CAR at Phi
54.Spencer Ware KC vs. Cin
Note: When Kareem Hunt isn't the ballcarrier, it goes No-Ware.
55.Jamaal Charles JAC vs. Hou
56.Mark Walton CIN at KC
57.Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. Den
58.Devontae Booker DEN at Ari
59.Kenjon Barner NE at Chi
60.Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Cle
61.*Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Ten
Note: INACTIVE!!!! Limited practice Friday with a hamstring, added to the injury report over the weekend, and didn't have a good reaction to the Sunday morning workout.
62.*Dalvin Cook MIN at NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Was 'close' to being active last week, but his hammy didn't react well to increased activity in the pregame workout. Full practice Wednesday, but *no* practice at all Thursday. ***Officially ruled out again.***
63.*Theo Riddick DET at Mia
Note: (Knee) Sat out practices both Wednesday and Thursday - disturbing considering that he's coming off a bye week. ***Ruled out this week.***
64.*Carlos Hyde JAC vs. Hou
Note: ***With the trade to the Jaguars, he'll have a limited number of plays this week, but they could be goal line carries. INACTIVE after all.***
65.*Chris Thompson WAS vs. Dal
Note: (Ribs, Knee) Day-to-day after sitting out last week. Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but not expected to play.***
66.*Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Hou
Note: (Hamstring) Coach Doug Marrone was 'hopeful' that Fournette could return this week. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Out this week and probably until Week 10, which explains the Carlos Hyde trade.***
67.*Darren Sproles PHI vs. Car
Note: Still not practicing. ***Ruled out again this week.***
68.*Giovani Bernard CIN at KC
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again for Week 7.***
69.*D'Onta Foreman HOU at Jax
Note: (Achilles' tendon) While Foreman is eligible to return from the PUP list, it doesn't appear that he's ready yet.
70.*Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NYG
Note: Slated for surgery on his injured groin and is headed to the IR.

Wide Receivers

1.Odell Beckham NYG at Atl
2.A.J. Green CIN at KC
3.Adam Thielen MIN at NYJ
4.Tyreek Hill KC vs. Cin
5.Michael Thomas NO at Bal
6.Golden Tate DET at Mia
7.Mike Evans TB vs. Cle
8.Robert Woods LA at SF
9.Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG
Note: Hasn't had a red-zone target since Week 1.
10.Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ari
11.Tyler Boyd CIN at KC
12.Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Car
13.Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ten
Note: The Chargers fell in love with the jet sweep against the Browns last week, frequently using Allen.
14.*DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Jax
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Good to go.***
15.Kenny Golladay DET at Mia
16.Jarvis Landry CLE at TB
17.Stefon Diggs MIN at NYJ
18.Brandin Cooks LA at SF
19.*Julian Edelman NE at Chi
Note: (Heel) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as active.***
20.John Brown BAL vs. NO
Note: Should bounce back this week with the projected game flow much different.
21.Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. NE
22.Michael Crabtree BAL vs. NO
23.Chris Godwin TB vs. Cle
24.*Calvin Ridley ATL vs. NYG
Note: Left early with a bone bruise on his ankle. Held out of practice Thursday - which was the Falcons' first practice of the week. ***Cleared for Monday night.***
25.Devin Funchess CAR at Phi
26.Marquise Goodwin SF vs. LAR
Note: Monster game on my bench in all of the leagues where I own him.
27.*T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Buf
Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Expected to play.***
28.*Allen Robinson CHI vs. NE
Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Will be active against the Bears.***
29.Sterling Shepard NYG at Atl
30.Marvin Jones DET at Mia
31.Keelan Cole JAC vs. Hou
32.DeSean Jackson TB vs. Cle
33.Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Hou
34.Sammy Watkins KC vs. Cin
Note: How frustrating is it to see your player's score finish at 43-40, and the player get just two catches for 18 yards?
35.*Josh Gordon NE at Chi
Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Active again this week.***
36.*Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Min
Note: Targeted 10 times against the Colts, and should continue to receive a high volume with Enunwa out.
37.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ari
38.*Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. NYG
Note: Was well on his way to a big game when he had to leave after aggravating a hip injury. The Falcons play Monday night, so perhaps that extra day will help him get back. Did not practice Thursday. ***Cleared for Monday night's game.***
39.*Chester Rogers IND vs. Buf
Note: ***Another heavy snap count day coming with Ryan Grant ruled out.***
40.Christian Kirk ARZ vs. Den
41.*Will Fuller HOU at Jax
Note: (Hip) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.***
42.*Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Min
Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday.
43.*Tre'Quan Smith NO at Bal
Note: Bigger role with Ted Ginn going on IR.
44.*Keke Coutee HOU at Jax
Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
45.Corey Davis TEN at LAC
Note: Two awful games in a row by Mariota mean two awful games in a row for Davis.
46.Albert Wilson MIA vs. Det
Note: Turned two short passes into long touchdowns, and in the process had his second monster game of the year. Just be aware his typical targets aren't often downfield.
47.Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Car
48.*Cameron Meredith NO at Bal
Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. He should get a bigger role with Ginn out indefinitely.
49.Chris Hogan NE at Chi
50.Courtland Sutton DEN at Ari
51.Taywan Taylor TEN at LAC
52.Kenny Stills MIA vs. Det
53.Anthony Miller CHI vs. NE
54.Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Ten
55.Cole Beasley DAL at Was
56.*Willie Snead BAL vs. NO
Note: Revenge game?
57.Donte Moncrief JAC vs. Hou
58.Chris Conley KC vs. Cin
59.Kelvin Benjamin BUF at Ind
60.D.J. Moore CAR at Phi
Note: Lost two fumbles early, both of which were costly.
61.Antonio Callaway CLE at TB
62.Zach Pascal IND vs. Buf
63.*Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Den
Note: (Back) Limited at Tuesday's practice - and the Cardinals play on Thursday. Removed from the injury list and will play Thursday night.
64.Curtis Samuel CAR at Phi
65.Mike Williams LAC vs. Ten
Note: Limited targets, and almost all of them on short routes.
66.*John Ross CIN at KC
Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday.
67.Allen Hurns DAL at Was
68.Zay Jones BUF at Ind
69.Maurice Harris WAS vs. Dal
70.Josh Doctson WAS vs. Dal
71.Danny Amendola MIA vs. Det
72.*Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Ten
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Active for the London game.***
73.Cordarrelle Patterson NE at Chi
74.*D.J. Chark JAC vs. Hou
Note: Checked for a concussion at one point but was cleared.
75.Jakeem Grant MIA vs. Det
76.Laquon Treadwell MIN at NYJ
77.Aldrick Robinson MIN at NYJ
78.*Josh Reynolds LA at SF
Note: Played 46 snaps, most after Cooper Kupp got hurt, but managed only two targets. (Hand) Limited at Wednesday's practice.
79.*Justin Hardy ATL vs. NYG
Note: Got more snaps after Ridley and Sanu got hurt.
80.Adam Humphries TB vs. Cle
81.Tajae Sharpe TEN at LAC
82.Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Car
83.Kendrick Bourne SF vs. LAR
84.Torrey Smith CAR at Phi
85.Damion Ratley CLE at TB
86.*Pierre Garcon SF vs. LAR
Note: (Shoulder, Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.***
87.*Dontrelle Inman IND vs. Buf
Note: Signed with the Colts - could be their third receiver this week.
88.*Phillip Dorsett NE at Chi
Note: Just three snaps on Sunday night.
89.*Paul Richardson WAS vs. Dal
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - and went to get his knee checked out on Thursday.
90.*Ryan Grant IND vs. Buf
Note: Injured his ankle in the loss to the Jets. Did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.***
91.*Russell Shepard NYG at Atl
Note: (Neck) Limited practice Thursday. ***Officially listed as questionable.***
92.*DeVante Parker MIA vs. Det
Note: ***INACTIVE again this week.***
93.*Rashard Higgins CLE at TB
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
94.*Cooper Kupp LA at SF
Note: Sprained MCL - week-to-week, and probably won't play this week. Officially ruled out.
95.*Tavon Austin DAL at Was
Note: (Groin) Unlikely to play in Week 7.
96.*Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Dal
Note: (Ankle) Won't practice until Friday at the earliest. Expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.
97.*Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Min
Note: High-ankle sprain, out 3-to-4 weeks.
98.*Ted Ginn NO at Bal
Note: (Knee) Going on IR.

Tight Ends

1.Travis Kelce KC vs. Cin
2.Zach Ertz PHI vs. Car
3.Eric Ebron IND vs. Buf
4.Austin Hooper ATL vs. NYG
Note: Another monster target game - nine catches on 10 targets against the Bucs.
5.David Njoku CLE at TB
6.Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYJ
7.Trey Burton CHI vs. NE
8.Jordan Reed WAS vs. Dal
9.*Greg Olsen CAR at Phi
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday.
10.O.J. Howard TB vs. Cle
11.*George Kittle SF vs. LAR
Note: (Knee) Limited on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.***
12.Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Den
13.*Evan Engram NYG at Atl
Note: (Knee) Felt good after Tuesday's practice, hopes to return in time for the Monday night game. Full practice Thursday.
14.*C.J. Uzomah CIN at KC
Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
15.Ben Watson NO at Bal
16.Chris Herndon NYJ vs. Min
17.Cameron Brate TB vs. Cle
Note: Caught a touchdown early and it looked like he was in line for a good game, but that was his only target.
18.Ryan Griffin HOU at Jax
Note: Shut out on five targets against the Bills.
19.Jeff Heuerman DEN at Ari
20.Hayden Hurst BAL vs. NO
21.*Dwayne Allen NE at Chi
Note: ***Only remaining healthy tight end for the Pats this week.***
22.Geoff Swaim DAL at Was
23.Dallas Goedert PHI vs. Car
24.Antonio Gates LAC vs. Ten
25.Mike Gesicki MIA vs. Det
26.Mark Andrews BAL vs. NO
27.Nick O'Leary MIA vs. Det
28.*Erik Swoope IND vs. Buf
Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared to play.***
29.*James O'Shaughnessy JAC vs. Hou
Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday.
30.Charles Clay BUF at Ind
31.Luke Stocker TEN at LAC
32.Gerald Everett LA at SF
33.Vernon Davis WAS vs. Dal
34.*Virgil Green LAC vs. Ten
Note: (Ribs) Limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury report.***
35.Seth DeValve CLE at TB
36.Jason Croom BUF at Ind
37.Luke Willson DET at Mia
38.Tyler Higbee LA at SF
39.*Rhett Ellison NYG at Atl
40.*Rob Gronkowski NE at Chi
Note: (Ankle) Limited at practice Thursday. ***Downgraded to out.***
41.*Jack Doyle IND vs. Buf
Note: (Hip) Not practicing yet.
42.*Tyler Kroft CIN at KC
Note: (Foot) Looking at a multi-week absence, might have to have surgery.
43.*Niles Paul JAC vs. Hou
Note: Sprained MCL, placed on IR by the Jaguars.
44.*A.J. Derby MIA vs. Det
Note: (Foot) Full practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE.***

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Todd Gurley LA at SF
2.Saquon Barkley NYG at Atl
3.Kareem Hunt KC vs. Cin
4.Odell Beckham NYG at Atl
5.A.J. Green CIN at KC
6.Adam Thielen MIN at NYJ
7.Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Was
8.Joe Mixon CIN at KC
9.Tyreek Hill KC vs. Cin
10.Michael Thomas NO at Bal
11.Alvin Kamara NO at Bal
Note: Resist the urge to panic after his workload was limited so much in Week 5 - this is the same setup as last season between he and Ingram, and he was plenty valuable then.
12.David Johnson ARZ vs. Den
13.Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG
Note: Hasn't had a red-zone target since Week 1.
14.Travis Kelce KC vs. Cin
15.Golden Tate DET at Mia
16.Mike Evans TB vs. Cle
17.Robert Woods LA at SF
18.Christian McCaffrey CAR at Phi
19.*Sony Michel NE at Chi
Note: Another strong performance - unfortunately on the bench for some of his owners because of the 'game-time decision' report from Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning, for the Sunday night game. (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***On track to play despite being listed as questionable.***
20.*DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Jax
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Good to go.***
21.Keenan Allen LAC vs. Ten
Note: The Chargers fell in love with the jet sweep against the Browns last week, frequently using Allen.
22.Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Ari
23.Tyler Boyd CIN at KC
24.Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. Car
25.Zach Ertz PHI vs. Car
26.Mark Ingram NO at Bal
27.Kenny Golladay DET at Mia
28.*T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Hou
Note: (Foot/ankle) Sat out practice Wednesday, had a limited practice Thursday, while Fournette sat out both practices. ***Hyde is INACTIVE after all.***
29.*James White NE at Chi
Note: White is starting to draw more defensive attention - on the Brady scramble TD, he drew two defenders.
30.*Allen Robinson CHI vs. NE
Note: (Groin) Limited practice Wednesday, no practice Thursday. ***Will be active against the Bears.***
31.Stefon Diggs MIN at NYJ
32.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. Ten
Note: Big Bump up with Melvin Gordon inactive.
33.LeSean McCoy BUF at Ind
34.Brandin Cooks LA at SF
35.John Brown BAL vs. NO
Note: Should bounce back this week with the projected game flow much different.
36.*Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. Min
Note: (Foot) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday - this is the same routine as last week. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.***
37.Eric Ebron IND vs. Buf
38.Jarvis Landry CLE at TB
39.Austin Hooper ATL vs. NYG
Note: Another monster target game - nine catches on 10 targets against the Bucs.
40.*Julian Edelman NE at Chi
Note: (Heel) Limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as active.***
41.Michael Crabtree BAL vs. NO
42.Chris Godwin TB vs. Cle
43.Sterling Shepard NYG at Atl
44.Tarik Cohen CHI vs. NE
45.Phillip Lindsay DEN at Ari
46.*Latavius Murray MIN at NYJ
Note: ***Starting again with Cook ruled out.***
47.Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. NE
48.Devin Funchess CAR at Phi
49.Marquise Goodwin SF vs. LAR
Note: Monster game on my bench in all of the leagues where I own him.
50.Marvin Jones DET at Mia
51.*Kerryon Johnson DET at Mia
Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.
52.*Matt Breida SF vs. LAR
Note: Was able to overcome ankle and shoulder injuries Monday night to share carries with Raheem Mostert, not Alfred Morris. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
53.David Njoku CLE at TB
54.Keelan Cole JAC vs. Hou
55.DeSean Jackson TB vs. Cle
56.Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Hou
57.*Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NYG
Note: Current timeshare with Ito Smith will continue now that Devonta Freeman is going on IR.
58.*Adrian Peterson WAS vs. Dal
Note: Ran well despite playing through multiple injuries last week. (Ankle/Shoulder) Took part in individual drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
59.Jordan Howard CHI vs. NE
Note: Buried for two quarters after coughing up a fumble on the one-yard line in the second quarter.
60.Marlon Mack IND vs. Buf
61.Alex Collins BAL vs. NO
62.Sammy Watkins KC vs. Cin
Note: How frustrating is it to see your player's score finish at 43-40, and the player get just two catches for 18 yards?
63.*Josh Gordon NE at Chi
Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Active again this week.***
64.*Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Min
Note: Targeted 10 times against the Colts, and should continue to receive a high volume with Enunwa out.
65.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Ari
66.Kenyan Drake MIA vs. Det
Note: Coughed up a fumble on the 1-yard line in overtime. He did get some work after the fumble, however.
67.Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Car
68.Frank Gore MIA vs. Det
69.*Ito Smith ATL vs. NYG
Note: Keeps taking away carries, including those at the goal line, away from Tevin Coleman. That will continue with Devonta Freeman going on IR.
70.Kyle Rudolph MIN at NYJ
71.Royce Freeman DEN at Ari
72.*Lamar Miller HOU at Jax
Note: ***(Chest) Full participant all three days of practice.***
73.Peyton Barber TB vs. Cle
74.*Chester Rogers IND vs. Buf
Note: ***Another heavy snap count day coming with Ryan Grant ruled out.***
75.Christian Kirk ARZ vs. Den
76.*Will Fuller HOU at Jax
Note: (Hip) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.***
77.*Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Min
Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday.
78.*Tre'Quan Smith NO at Bal
Note: Bigger role with Ted Ginn going on IR.
79.Trey Burton CHI vs. NE
80.Jordan Reed WAS vs. Dal
81.Corey Clement PHI vs. Car
82.Dion Lewis TEN at LAC
83.*Keke Coutee HOU at Jax
Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
84.Courtland Sutton DEN at Ari
85.Corey Davis TEN at LAC
Note: Two awful games in a row by Mariota mean two awful games in a row for Davis.
86.Albert Wilson MIA vs. Det
Note: Turned two short passes into long touchdowns, and in the process had his second monster game of the year. Just be aware his typical targets aren't often downfield.
87.Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Car
88.*Greg Olsen CAR at Phi
Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday.
89.O.J. Howard TB vs. Cle
90.Nyheim Hines IND vs. Buf
91.Duke Johnson CLE at TB
92.Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Min
93.Chris Hogan NE at Chi
94.Taywan Taylor TEN at LAC
95.Kenny Stills MIA vs. Det
96.*George Kittle SF vs. LAR
Note: (Knee) Limited on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.***
97.Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ vs. Den
98.Derrick Henry TEN at LAC
99.Raheem Mostert SF vs. LAR
Note: Surprisingly split carries with Breida, not Morris, and ran well - 12 times for 87 yards. The decision to use Mostert over Morris 'may not be permanent.'
100.*LeGarrette Blount DET at Mia
Note: Bumped a couple of spots with the news of Roddick's injury.
101.Anthony Miller CHI vs. NE

Kickers

1.Stephen Gostkowski NE at Chi
2.Justin Tucker BAL vs. NO
3.*Greg Zuerlein LA at SF
Note: (Groin) Likely to return this week - the Rams cut Cairo Santos in anticipation of his return.
4.Harrison Butker KC vs. Cin
Note: Is the 'big three' now a 'big four' with Butker? I think so.
5.Jake Elliott PHI vs. Car
6.Wil Lutz NO at Bal
7.Matt Prater DET at Mia
8.Graham Gano CAR at Phi
9.Giorgio Tavecchio ATL vs. NYG
10.Dan Bailey MIN at NYJ
11.Cody Parkey CHI vs. NE
12.Aldrick Rosas NYG at Atl
13.Josh Lambo JAC vs. Hou
14.Randy Bullock CIN at KC
15.Chandler Catanzaro TB vs. Cle
16.Robbie Gould SF vs. LAR
17.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Jax
Note: Leads the league in field goal attempts.
18.Brandon McManus DEN at Ari
19.Greg Joseph CLE at TB
20.Brett Maher DAL at Was
21.*Michael Badgley LAC vs. Ten
Note: Kicking in lieu of Sturgis again this week.
22.Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Buf
23.Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Dal
Note: Came up big Sunday with three field goals, including kicks from 49 and 56 yards.
24.Jason Myers NYJ vs. Min
25.Jason Sanders MIA vs. Det
Note: Nailed three kicks against the Bears, including one from 50 yards out.
26.Ryan Succop TEN at LAC
27.Stephen Hauschka BUF at Ind
28.Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Den
29.*Caleb Sturgis LAC vs. Ten
Note: (Quad) Limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. ***Still out this week.***
30.*Matt Bryant ATL vs. NYG
Note: Out this week with a hamstring injury.

Defenses

1.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Hou
Note: The Jaguars haven't lived up to their ADP yet, but they draw a Texans OL that allowed Watson to get sacked seven times last week.
2.Los Angeles Chargers vs. Ten
3.Los Angeles Rams at SF
4.Houston Texans at Jax
5.Indianapolis Colts vs. Buf
6.Denver Broncos at Ari
Note: Bradley Chubb announced his presence with authority last week and has a plus matchup this week against the Cardinals.
7.*Minnesota Vikings at NYJ
Note: The Vikings could be without Linval Joseph (ankle) and Andrew Sendejo (groin) this week.
8.Baltimore Ravens vs. NO
9.Dallas Cowboys at Was
10.Buffalo Bills at Ind
11.Philadelphia Eagles vs. Car
12.Chicago Bears vs. NE
13.*Tennessee Titans at LAC
Note: ***S Kenny Vaccaro (elbow) is inactive.***
14.Arizona Cardinals vs. Den
15.New York Jets vs. Min
16.Carolina Panthers at Phi
17.Washington Redskins vs. Dal
18.New Orleans Saints at Bal
19.Cleveland Browns at TB
20.Miami Dolphins vs. Det
21.Atlanta Falcons vs. NYG
22.New England Patriots at Chi
23.San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR
24.Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cin
25.Detroit Lions at Mia
26.New York Giants at Atl
Note: LB Ray-Ray Armstrong was placed on IR with a severe concussion.
27.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cle
28.Cincinnati Bengals at KC
Note: The Bengals suffered a ton of defensive injuries against the Steelers, and now have to play the Chiefs in Arrowhead - yikes.
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