This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday update complete
Thursday Game - Chargers at Chiefs
Two Saturday games: Texans at Jets, Browns at Broncos
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.
Sunday update complete
Thursday Game - Chargers at Chiefs
Two Saturday games: Texans at Jets, Browns at Broncos
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. LAC |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO at Car Note: Rushing TD salvaged an otherwise disappointing game against the Bucs. |
| 3. | *Tom Brady NE at Pit Note: Had a strong game against the Dolphins, though getting sacked at the end of the first half cost the Pats a badly-needed three points. He also downplayed the knee issue that has put him on the injury list at the start of the last three weeks. |
| 4. | *Jared Goff LA vs. Phi Note: I have a feeling that home field will cure what ails him and the passing offense. |
| 5. | Dak Prescott DAL at Ind |
| 6. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. NE Note: (Ribs) Sat out four series against the Raiders, but returned late in a furtive effort to try to win the game. He's expected to play against the Pats this week, though it's worth noting he got a precautionary MRI on his ribs. Didn't practice Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. ***Full work again Friday, cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 7. | Philip Rivers LAC at KC |
| 8. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Dal |
| 9. | Deshaun Watson HOU at NYJ |
| 10. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi |
| 11. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. NO Note: (Shoulder) Didn't throw on Thursday, the Panthers' first practice day of the week. ***Full practice Saturday, and I like that he had the extra day to rest. I've moved him up four spots.*** |
| 12. | Baker Mayfield CLE at Den |
| 13. | *Lamar Jackson BAL vs. TB Note: Injured his ankle on the penultimate play in the loss to the Chiefs. He's expected to start this week, but could also lose snaps to Joe Flacco. Full practice Wednesday and officially named the starter for this week. |
| 14. | Kirk Cousins MIN vs. Mia Note: Another horrible game, with a good chunk of his production coming on the last drive when the Vikings were down 21-0. So bad, it got his OC fired Tuesday morning. |
| 15. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ari |
| 16. | Josh Allen BUF vs. Det |
| 17. | Derek Carr OAK at Cin Note: Played well despite having mediocre targets to work with. |
| 18. | Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. GB |
| 19. | Russell Wilson SEA at SF Note: Quietly had an awful passing on Monday night, too - only 72 passing yards and a hideous interception just before halftime. |
| 20. | *Nick Foles PHI at LAR Note: Could end up starting the last three games, depending upon the path the Eagles take with Carson Wentz and his back. ***Officially named the starter.*** |
| 21. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Ten |
| 22. | *Marcus Mariota TEN at NYG Note: ***(Abdomen) Limited on Friday but cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 23. | Jeff Driskel CIN vs. Oak Note: Got robbed of a rushing touchdown on a horrendous overrule - absent that, he would have had a decent enough fantasy day. |
| 24. | Case Keenum DEN vs. Cle Note: Averaged just 4.4 yards per attempt without Emmanuel Sanders. |
| 25. | Jameis Winston TB at Bal |
| 26. | *Sam Darnold NYJ vs. Hou Note: Missed one drive with a foot injury, but then returned and ultimately led the Jets to the win. Should be able to play on Saturday. Had a full practice Tuesday and Wednesday. But he'll be playing without Quincy Enunwa and Isaiah Crowell. |
| 27. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA at Min Note: Missed some time in the second quarter with an ankle injury but later returned. He's still sore, but expected to play this week. (Ankle) Looked good at practice, remains on target to play. ***Will start Sunday.*** |
| 28. | *Cody Kessler JAC vs. Was Note: Will remain the starter despite two weeks of struggles against the Colts and Titans. |
| 29. | *Matthew Stafford DET at Buf Note: Held to a mere 101 passing yards in the win over Arizona. (Back) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Will play through his back injury Sunday.*** |
| 30. | Nick Mullens SF vs. Sea Note: Threw for 332 yards against the Broncos, most of which happened in the first half. |
| 31. | Josh Rosen ARZ at Atl |
| 32. | *Josh Johnson WAS at Jax Note: Johnson will start ahead of Mark Sanchez this week, and this is a sentence being typed in 2018. |
| 33. | *Carson Wentz PHI at LAR Note: Diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae in his back. Right now it's uncertain whether he'll be able to play, though he hasn't yet practiced this week. My rank reflects the notion that he won't play. ***Officially won't play this week.*** |
| 34. | *Joe Flacco BAL vs. TB Note: Lamar Jackson is projected to start, but Flacco will likely get some snaps, too. Jackson officially was named the starter ahead of Flacco even though Flacco has been medically cleared to play. |
| 35. | *Joshua Dobbs PIT vs. NE Note: Really struggled in relief of Roethlisberger against the Raiders - completing four passes on nine attempts for 24 yards and an interception. He should be back to the bench this week. |
| 36. | *Mark Sanchez WAS at Jax Note: His floor is the Marianas Trench. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. Ten |
| 2. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Ind Note: Injured his neck against the Eagles but didn't have any lingering effects the following day. Full practice Thursday. |
| 3. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Phi |
| 4. | Alvin Kamara NO at Car |
| 5. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO Note: Scored twice and had a third touchdown called back by a holding penalty. It's clear though, that they have no reservation about giving him goal line carries any longer. |
| 6. | Nick Chubb CLE at Den |
| 7. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Oak |
| 8. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Was |
| 9. | Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. Cle |
| 10. | Chris Carson SEA at SF |
| 11. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. Mia |
| 12. | Lamar Miller HOU at NYJ |
| 13. | *Justin Jackson LAC at KC Note: Might end up being the starter, as it looks difficult at best for Ekeler and Gordon to play. Melvin Gordon is INACTIVE, so big bump up for Jackson. |
| 14. | Aaron Jones GB at Chi |
| 15. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. GB |
| 16. | *David Johnson ARZ at Atl Note: (Quad) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 17. | Josh Adams PHI at LAR Note: Had just seven carries in small part because the Eagles only ran 48 plays. |
| 18. | James White NE at Pit |
| 19. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
| 20. | Sony Michel NE at Pit |
| 21. | *Damien Williams KC vs. LAC Note: Next man up for the Chiefs. Should get significant playing time with Ware doubtful. |
| 22. | Derrick Henry TEN at NYG |
| 23. | Doug Martin OAK at Cin |
| 24. | Peyton Barber TB at Bal |
| 25. | *Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Hou Note: Missed practice Tuesday with an ankle injury. The Jets play on Saturday. Meanwhile, Crowell is in a walking boot. Removed from the injury list on Thursday. Crowell is out, and Cannon is listed as questionable. ***Crowell is now on IR for the season.*** |
| 26. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Dal |
| 27. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. TB |
| 28. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Ari Note: ***Moved up a few spots due to Ito Smith's injuries.*** |
| 29. | *Jaylen Samuels PIT vs. NE Note: ***Conner is doubtful this week.*** |
| 30. | *Kenyan Drake MIA at Min Note: (Shoulder) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 31. | Theo Riddick DET at Buf |
| 32. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Jax Note: (Shoulder) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 33. | *Jalen Richard OAK at Cin Note: Injured his ribs in the win over the Steelers, but it's not expected to change his availability for this week against the Bengals. Not listed on Wednesday's practice report. |
| 34. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. GB |
| 35. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. Dal |
| 36. | *Matt Breida SF vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Three limited practices this week, expected to play though he's still listed as questionable. My question however is he going to get a full load, or split it with Wilson? I lean towards the latter.*** |
| 37. | Dion Lewis TEN at NYG |
| 38. | *Jeff Wilson SF vs. Sea Note: ***Hurt by the return of Breida.*** |
| 39. | Alfred Blue HOU at NYJ |
| 40. | *Marcus Murphy BUF vs. Det Note: Could play a decent role this week with both McCoy and Ivory hurting. Ivory was able to fully practice Wednesday, which puts a damper on Murphy's prospects. ***McCoy not expected to play, Ivory up in the air.*** |
| 41. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Jax Note: ***Added to the injury list with an illness.*** |
| 42. | Frank Gore MIA at Min |
| 43. | *Mike Davis SEA at SF Note: ***Role increased with Penny ruled out this week.*** |
| 44. | *Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. TB Note: Starting to cut into Gus Edwards' workload, including a TD run last week. |
| 45. | LeGarrette Blount DET at Buf |
| 46. | *Stevan Ridley PIT vs. NE Note: Got the early TD ahead of Samuels. ***Conner is doubtful for Sunday late afternoon's game.*** |
| 47. | *Ito Smith ATL vs. Ari Note: (Neck) Limited on Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Also dealing with a knee injury and was limited on Friday. He's expected to play, but he's remained on the injury list as questionable.*** |
| 48. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Oak |
| 49. | Duke Johnson CLE at Den Note: Two carries, zero targets last week. |
| 50. | Darren Sproles PHI at LAR |
| 51. | Latavius Murray MIN vs. Mia Note: Only three carries, including getting stuffed on a 4th-and-1 carry. |
| 52. | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Was |
| 53. | Charcandrick West KC vs. LAC |
| 54. | *Chris Ivory BUF vs. Det Note: ***(Shoulder) Status coming down to a pregame workout.*** |
| 55. | *Trenton Cannon NYJ vs. Hou Note: (Toe) Listed as questionable, with Crowell out but McGuire healthy. |
| 56. | Royce Freeman DEN vs. Cle |
| 57. | Chase Edmonds ARZ at Atl |
| 58. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at Bal |
| 59. | Rex Burkhead NE at Pit |
| 60. | Jordan Wilkins IND vs. Dal |
| 61. | *Detrez Newsome LAC at KC Note: Could be the backup on Thursday night - Ekeler is dealing with a concussion and Gordon isn't a sure thing to return this week. |
| 62. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. Cle |
| 63. | Wayne Gallman NYG vs. Ten |
| 64. | Brandon Bolden MIA at Min |
| 65. | Boston Scott PHI at LAR |
| 66. | *Justin Davis LA vs. Phi Note: Good news - he appears to be Gurley's backup. Bad news - that translated into one carry last week. |
| 67. | *Ty Montgomery BAL vs. TB Note: ***HEALTHY SCRATCH.*** |
| 68. | *Carlos Hyde JAC vs. Was Note: ***HEALTHY SCRATCH.*** |
| 69. | *Rashaad Penny SEA at SF Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 70. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Det Note: Day-to-day after suffering a hamstring strain against the Jets. Sat out Wednesday, limited activity in Thursday's practice. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 71. | *James Conner PIT vs. NE Note: (Ankle) Not yet ruled out, but would need to show really good progress in practice this week to get clearance to play. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Doubtful this week but should return next week.*** |
| 72. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at NYJ |
| 73. | *Kerryon Johnson DET at Buf Note: (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 74. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. LAC Note: Missed practice Monday and Tuesday with a hamstring injury - doesn't look great for Thursday's game. Listed as doubtful. |
| 75. | *Melvin Gordon LAC at KC Note: Coach Anthony Lynn is not optimistic that Gordon (knee) will be able to play Thursday night. However, there's some cause for optimism now that he got in a limited practice Tuesday. Traveled with the team and will test his knee in pregame warmups, but it 'will be challenging for him to play' Thursday night. ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 76. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at KC Note: (Concussion) Declared out. |
| 77. | *Isaiah Crowell NYJ vs. Hou Note: Aggravated his toe injury and left early last week against the Bills, and was spotted in a walking boot Tuesday. Declared out this week. ***Placed on IR by the Jets.*** |
| 78. | *Corey Clement PHI at LAR Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Eagles, who signed Boston Scott to replace him. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NE |
| 2. | Michael Thomas NO at Car |
| 3. | Keenan Allen LAC at KC |
| 4. | Amari Cooper DAL at Ind |
| 5. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NYJ Note: Still dealing with a sore foot. As usual, cleared from the injury list. |
| 6. | JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. NE |
| 7. | *Adam Thielen MIN vs. Mia Note: Briefly left with an ankle injury against the Seahawks, but later returned and had nearly all of his production after the injury. |
| 8. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: Sent home from practice Thursday due to flu-like symptoms. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 9. | *Tyreek Hill KC vs. LAC Note: (Heel, wrist) Limited practice on Tuesday after sitting out Monday. Though listed as questionable on the final injury report, he's expected to play. |
| 10. | Davante Adams GB at Chi |
| 11. | Robert Woods LA vs. Phi |
| 12. | Tyler Lockett SEA at SF |
| 13. | Julian Edelman NE at Pit |
| 14. | Mike Evans TB at Bal |
| 15. | Brandin Cooks LA vs. Phi |
| 16. | Josh Gordon NE at Pit |
| 17. | Jarvis Landry CLE at Den |
| 18. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Oak |
| 19. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Mia |
| 20. | Golden Tate PHI at LAR |
| 21. | D.J. Moore CAR vs. NO |
| 22. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAR |
| 23. | *Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Ten Note: ***Beckham ruled out again this week.*** |
| 24. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. NO |
| 25. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Dal Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday ... but he also sat out Wednesday/Thursday last week, prompting me to demote him in the rankings and not start him in one league. Watch Friday carefully. ***Didn't practice all week - a game-time decision. I know some people might have gotten burned by his practice routine and then massive game last week, but I'm really wary of him today. Late news is that he's active - but I'm still wary. He's a downgrade.*** |
| 26. | *Allen Robinson CHI vs. GB Note: (Hip) 'Maintenance Day' on Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 27. | *Courtland Sutton DEN vs. Cle Note: Sat out practice Tuesday with a sore quad. Cleared from the injury list and will play Saturday night. ***Will start and won't have to go against Denzel Ward, who has been ruled out.*** |
| 28. | Kenny Golladay DET at Buf |
| 29. | *Chris Godwin TB at Bal Note: Targeted 10 times, only ended up with one catch - nearly all of that was attributable to Winston being off, however. |
| 30. | Adam Humphries TB at Bal |
| 31. | Corey Davis TEN at NYG |
| 32. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl |
| 33. | Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Was |
| 34. | Zay Jones BUF vs. Det |
| 35. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Ari |
| 36. | Antonio Callaway CLE at Den |
| 37. | John Ross CIN vs. Oak |
| 38. | *Dante Pettis SF vs. Sea Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 39. | Josh Reynolds LA vs. Phi |
| 40. | Mike Williams LAC at KC |
| 41. | John Brown BAL vs. TB |
| 42. | *Doug Baldwin SEA at SF Note: (Hip) Inactive on Monday night. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Expected to play after practicing on Friday.*** |
| 43. | Robert Foster BUF vs. Det |
| 44. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Hou Note: Targets should increase with Enunwa out. |
| 45. | Calvin Ridley ATL vs. Ari |
| 46. | Jordy Nelson OAK at Cin |
| 47. | *Demaryius Thomas HOU at NYJ Note: ***Keke Coutee has been ruled out. That could translate into more targets, but that's obviously not a lock given recent results.*** |
| 48. | Kenny Stills MIA at Min |
| 49. | Michael Crabtree BAL vs. TB |
| 50. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at Jax Note: (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
| 51. | *DeVante Parker MIA at Min Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 52. | DaeSean Hamilton DEN vs. Cle |
| 53. | Isaiah McKenzie BUF vs. Det |
| 54. | David Moore SEA at SF |
| 55. | Chris Conley KC vs. LAC |
| 56. | Anthony Miller CHI vs. GB |
| 57. | Marcell Ateman OAK at Cin |
| 58. | Cordarrelle Patterson NE at Pit |
| 59. | Rashard Higgins CLE at Den |
| 60. | *Randall Cobb GB at Chi Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday. |
| 61. | Taywan Taylor TEN at NYG |
| 62. | Michael Gallup DAL at Ind |
| 63. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at Chi |
| 64. | *Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Sea Note: (Calf) Limited practice Thursday. ***Expected to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 65. | Seth Roberts OAK at Cin |
| 66. | Chris Hogan NE at Pit |
| 67. | *Devin Funchess CAR vs. NO Note: Shut out on only three targets. |
| 68. | Equanimeous St. Brown GB at Chi |
| 69. | Travis Benjamin LAC at KC |
| 70. | Jordan Matthews PHI at LAR |
| 71. | Bennie Fowler NYG vs. Ten |
| 72. | Taylor Gabriel CHI vs. GB |
| 73. | Cole Beasley DAL at Ind |
| 74. | Nelson Agholor PHI at LAR |
| 75. | Donte Moncrief JAC vs. Was |
| 76. | *Dontrelle Inman IND vs. Dal Note: (Shoulder) Full participant Wednesday, expected to play. |
| 77. | Tyrell Williams LAC at KC |
| 78. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Hou |
| 79. | Willie Snead BAL vs. TB |
| 80. | Allen Hurns DAL at Ind |
| 81. | Tim Patrick DEN vs. Cle |
| 82. | *Trent Sherfield ARZ at Atl Note: Taking over in Christian Kirk's spot. |
| 83. | Kendrick Bourne SF vs. Sea |
| 84. | Cody Core CIN vs. Oak |
| 85. | James Washington PIT vs. NE |
| 86. | *Danny Amendola MIA at Min Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. |
| 87. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Ten Note: (Quad) Felt better on Monday. Held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday, and went to see an outside specialist about his quad injury. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 88. | *Kelvin Benjamin KC vs. LAC Note: Could play this week after sitting out last week. |
| 89. | *Keke Coutee HOU at NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Listed as questionable after being limited all week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 90. | *Josh Doctson WAS at Jax Note: Coming off of an 84-yard game, but now in the concussion protocol. Not practicing as of Thursday. ***Practiced Friday, listed as questionable and made the trip to Jacksonville.*** |
| 91. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN at NYG Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 92. | *Bruce Ellington DET at Buf Note: Left the game against Arizona with a hamstring injury. Held out of practice on Thursday. ***Won't play this week.*** |
| 93. | *DeSean Jackson TB at Bal Note: (Thumb) Unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 94. | *D.J. Chark JAC vs. Was Note: (Quad) Did not practice Thursday. |
| 95. | *Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Hou Note: Aggravated his ankle injury last week and sat out practice Tuesday. Ruled out this week. |
| 96. | *Sammy Watkins KC vs. LAC Note: (Foot) Sat out practice Tuesday, seems unlikely to play this week. Won't play this week. |
| 97. | *Pierre Garcon SF vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Niners. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC |
| 2. | Zach Ertz PHI at LAR |
| 3. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Pit Note: As a tackler, he looked how you and I would look against a low-level running back. |
| 4. | George Kittle SF vs. Sea |
| 5. | *Eric Ebron IND vs. Dal Note: ***Might lose a target or two with Mo Alie-Cox returning.*** |
| 6. | Jared Cook OAK at Cin |
| 7. | Ian Thomas CAR vs. NO Note: Had a whopping 11 targets in the loss to the Browns. |
| 8. | Vance McDonald PIT vs. NE |
| 9. | David Njoku CLE at Den |
| 10. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Jax Note: Bigger role with Jordan Reed out, but getting targets from Josh Johnson. |
| 11. | *Jimmy Graham GB at Chi Note: (Knee, thumb) Out Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 12. | Cameron Brate TB at Bal Note: Only four targets, but two went for touchdowns last week. |
| 13. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Mia |
| 14. | Evan Engram NYG vs. Ten |
| 15. | *Austin Hooper ATL vs. Ari Note: Injured his knee late in the loss to the Packers, though it's possible he can play this week still. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Practiced on Friday and should play.*** |
| 16. | Trey Burton CHI vs. GB |
| 17. | Chris Herndon NYJ vs. Hou |
| 18. | Gerald Everett LA vs. Phi |
| 19. | Nick Vannett SEA at SF |
| 20. | Ben Watson NO at Car |
| 21. | Dan Arnold NO at Car |
| 22. | Mark Andrews BAL vs. TB |
| 23. | Ricky Seals-Jones ARZ at Atl |
| 24. | Levine Toilolo DET at Buf |
| 25. | *Matt LaCosse DEN vs. Cle Note: Limited Tuesday with a shoulder injury. Full practice Thursday, cleared to play Saturday. |
| 26. | Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. Dal |
| 27. | *Luke Stocker TEN at NYG Note: Could get a bump with Jonnu Smith out for the season. |
| 28. | Jordan Akins HOU at NYJ |
| 29. | Jesse James PIT vs. NE |
| 30. | Charles Clay BUF vs. Det |
| 31. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. Phi |
| 32. | Hayden Hurst BAL vs. TB |
| 33. | Dallas Goedert PHI at LAR |
| 34. | Antonio Gates LAC at KC |
| 35. | C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Oak |
| 36. | Virgil Green LAC at KC |
| 37. | *Rhett Ellison NYG vs. Ten Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Redskins. Limited practice Thursday. |
| 38. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Jax Note: Toe sprain, could be out for the season. Premature to call him out for the season, but he hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 39. | *Jonnu Smith TEN at NYG Note: (Knee) Placed on IR. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. Ten |
| 2. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Ind Note: Injured his neck against the Eagles but didn't have any lingering effects the following day. Full practice Thursday. |
| 3. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Phi |
| 4. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NE |
| 5. | Michael Thomas NO at Car |
| 6. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO Note: Scored twice and had a third touchdown called back by a holding penalty. It's clear though, that they have no reservation about giving him goal line carries any longer. |
| 7. | Nick Chubb CLE at Den |
| 8. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Oak |
| 9. | Travis Kelce KC vs. LAC |
| 10. | Zach Ertz PHI at LAR |
| 11. | Keenan Allen LAC at KC |
| 12. | Amari Cooper DAL at Ind |
| 13. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NYJ Note: Still dealing with a sore foot. As usual, cleared from the injury list. |
| 14. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Was |
| 15. | Alvin Kamara NO at Car |
| 16. | Phillip Lindsay DEN vs. Cle |
| 17. | Chris Carson SEA at SF |
| 18. | JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. NE |
| 19. | *Adam Thielen MIN vs. Mia Note: Briefly left with an ankle injury against the Seahawks, but later returned and had nearly all of his production after the injury. |
| 20. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: Sent home from practice Thursday due to flu-like symptoms. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 21. | Rob Gronkowski NE at Pit Note: As a tackler, he looked how you and I would look against a low-level running back. |
| 22. | *Tyreek Hill KC vs. LAC Note: (Heel, wrist) Limited practice on Tuesday after sitting out Monday. Though listed as questionable on the final injury report, he's expected to play. |
| 23. | Davante Adams GB at Chi |
| 24. | George Kittle SF vs. Sea |
| 25. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. Mia |
| 26. | Lamar Miller HOU at NYJ |
| 27. | Aaron Jones GB at Chi |
| 28. | Robert Woods LA vs. Phi |
| 29. | Tyler Lockett SEA at SF |
| 30. | Julian Edelman NE at Pit |
| 31. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. GB |
| 32. | Josh Adams PHI at LAR Note: Had just seven carries in small part because the Eagles only ran 48 plays. |
| 33. | *David Johnson ARZ at Atl Note: (Quad) Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 34. | Mike Evans TB at Bal |
| 35. | Brandin Cooks LA vs. Phi |
| 36. | *Eric Ebron IND vs. Dal Note: ***Might lose a target or two with Mo Alie-Cox returning.*** |
| 37. | Josh Gordon NE at Pit |
| 38. | Jarvis Landry CLE at Den |
| 39. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Oak |
| 40. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Mia |
| 41. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
| 42. | Sony Michel NE at Pit |
| 43. | *Damien Williams KC vs. LAC Note: Next man up for the Chiefs. Should get significant playing time with Ware doubtful. |
| 44. | Doug Martin OAK at Cin |
| 45. | *Justin Jackson LAC at KC Note: Might end up being the starter, as it looks difficult at best for Ekeler and Gordon to play. Melvin Gordon is INACTIVE, so big bump up for Jackson. |
| 46. | Peyton Barber TB at Bal |
| 47. | Derrick Henry TEN at NYG |
| 48. | Golden Tate PHI at LAR |
| 49. | D.J. Moore CAR vs. NO |
| 50. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAR |
| 51. | *Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Ten Note: ***Beckham ruled out again this week.*** |
| 52. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. NO |
| 53. | *T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Dal Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday ... but he also sat out Wednesday/Thursday last week, prompting me to demote him in the rankings and not start him in one league. Watch Friday carefully. ***Didn't practice all week - a game-time decision. I know some people might have gotten burned by his practice routine and then massive game last week, but I'm really wary of him today. Late news is that he's active - but I'm still wary. He's a downgrade.*** |
| 54. | Jared Cook OAK at Cin |
| 55. | James White NE at Pit |
| 56. | *Kenyan Drake MIA at Min Note: (Shoulder) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 57. | *Adrian Peterson WAS at Jax Note: (Shoulder) Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 58. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Dal |
| 59. | *Allen Robinson CHI vs. GB Note: (Hip) 'Maintenance Day' on Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 60. | Kenny Golladay DET at Buf |
| 61. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Ari Note: ***Moved up a few spots due to Ito Smith's injuries.*** |
| 62. | *Chris Godwin TB at Bal Note: Targeted 10 times, only ended up with one catch - nearly all of that was attributable to Winston being off, however. |
| 63. | Adam Humphries TB at Bal |
| 64. | Corey Davis TEN at NYG |
| 65. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl |
| 66. | Dede Westbrook JAC vs. Was |
| 67. | Zay Jones BUF vs. Det |
| 68. | Ian Thomas CAR vs. NO Note: Had a whopping 11 targets in the loss to the Browns. |
| 69. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. GB |
| 70. | Gus Edwards BAL vs. TB |
| 71. | *Matt Breida SF vs. Sea Note: (Ankle) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Three limited practices this week, expected to play though he's still listed as questionable. My question however is he going to get a full load, or split it with Wilson? I lean towards the latter.*** |
| 72. | LeGarrette Blount DET at Buf |
| 73. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Ari |
| 74. | Antonio Callaway CLE at Den |
| 75. | John Ross CIN vs. Oak |
| 76. | *Dante Pettis SF vs. Sea Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 77. | Theo Riddick DET at Buf |
| 78. | *Jalen Richard OAK at Cin Note: Injured his ribs in the win over the Steelers, but it's not expected to change his availability for this week against the Bengals. Not listed on Wednesday's practice report. |
| 79. | *Jaylen Samuels PIT vs. NE Note: ***Conner is doubtful this week.*** |
| 80. | Nyheim Hines IND vs. Dal |
| 81. | Calvin Ridley ATL vs. Ari |
| 82. | *Stevan Ridley PIT vs. NE Note: Got the early TD ahead of Samuels. ***Conner is doubtful for Sunday late afternoon's game.*** |
| 83. | John Brown BAL vs. TB |
| 84. | Robert Foster BUF vs. Det |
| 85. | Josh Reynolds LA vs. Phi |
| 86. | Mike Williams LAC at KC |
| 87. | Vance McDonald PIT vs. NE |
| 88. | David Njoku CLE at Den |
| 89. | Alfred Blue HOU at NYJ |
| 90. | Dion Lewis TEN at NYG |
| 91. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Jax Note: ***Added to the injury list with an illness.*** |
| 92. | *Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Hou Note: Missed practice Tuesday with an ankle injury. The Jets play on Saturday. Meanwhile, Crowell is in a walking boot. Removed from the injury list on Thursday. Crowell is out, and Cannon is listed as questionable. ***Crowell is now on IR for the season.*** |
| 93. | Frank Gore MIA at Min |
| 94. | *Marcus Murphy BUF vs. Det Note: Could play a decent role this week with both McCoy and Ivory hurting. Ivory was able to fully practice Wednesday, which puts a damper on Murphy's prospects. ***McCoy not expected to play, Ivory up in the air.*** |
| 95. | *Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. TB Note: Starting to cut into Gus Edwards' workload, including a TD run last week. |
| 96. | Jordy Nelson OAK at Cin |
| 97. | Kenny Stills MIA at Min |
| 98. | Michael Crabtree BAL vs. TB |
| 99. | DaeSean Hamilton DEN vs. Cle |
| 100. | *Jeff Wilson SF vs. Sea Note: ***Hurt by the return of Breida.*** |
| 101. | *Ito Smith ATL vs. Ari Note: (Neck) Limited on Wednesday, full practice Thursday. ***Also dealing with a knee injury and was limited on Friday. He's expected to play, but he's remained on the injury list as questionable.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. TB |
| 2. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Phi |
| 3. | Wil Lutz NO at Car |
| 4. | Harrison Butker KC vs. LAC Note: Missed two field goal attempts in the win over the Ravens, and barely made the game-winner. |
| 5. | *Brett Maher DAL at Ind Note: More crazy kicks abound - Maher nailed a 62-yarder in the win over the Eagles. |
| 6. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at NYJ |
| 7. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. Ten |
| 8. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Pit Note: Missed an extra point and a field goal attempt from 42 yards in the loss to Miami. |
| 9. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Dal |
| 10. | Michael Badgley LAC at KC Note: Nailed a 59-yarder just before halftime, one of four field goals made. |
| 11. | Sebastian Janikowski SEA at SF |
| 12. | Jake Elliott PHI at LAR Note: Missed an extra-point in the loss to the Cowboys. |
| 13. | Cody Parkey CHI vs. GB |
| 14. | Cairo Santos TB at Bal Note: Had misses from 40 and 46 yards in the loss to the Saints. |
| 15. | Dan Bailey MIN vs. Mia |
| 16. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Cle |
| 17. | Jason Myers NYJ vs. Hou |
| 18. | *Chris Boswell PIT vs. NE Note: Having to compete for his job after two more misses Sunday, including a potential-game tying kick where he slipped off of his plant foot. The Steelers gave Kai Forbath a tryout, but Boswell is keeping his job. |
| 19. | Mason Crosby GB at Chi |
| 20. | *Chandler Catanzaro CAR vs. NO Note: ***Replacing Gano again this week.*** |
| 21. | Robbie Gould SF vs. Sea |
| 22. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Ari |
| 23. | *Kai Forbath JAC vs. Was Note: ***Replacing Josh Lambo this week.*** |
| 24. | *Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. Det Note: Suffered a back injury in the loss to the Jets. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Active for Sunday.*** |
| 25. | Jason Sanders MIA at Min |
| 26. | Daniel Carlson OAK at Cin |
| 27. | Ryan Succop TEN at NYG |
| 28. | Greg Joseph CLE at Den |
| 29. | Matt Prater DET at Buf |
| 30. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Jax |
| 31. | Randy Bullock CIN vs. Oak |
| 32. | Zane Gonzalez ARZ at Atl |
| 33. | *Josh Lambo JAC vs. Was Note: (Groin) Limited practice Thursday. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 34. | *Graham Gano CAR vs. NO Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***INACTIVE*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Baltimore Ravens vs. TB |
| 2. | Chicago Bears vs. GB |
| 3. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Was |
| 4. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Mia |
| 5. | *Houston Texans at NYJ Note: ***J.J. Watt (knee) has been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 6. | Seattle Seahawks at SF |
| 7. | New Orleans Saints at Car |
| 8. | Los Angeles Rams vs. Phi |
| 9. | Buffalo Bills vs. Det |
| 10. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Ari Note: So which factor is bigger - the horrible Arizona offense with their entire OL hurting, or the horrible ATL defense that can't stop anyone? I'm guessing the former. |
| 11. | Denver Broncos vs. Cle |
| 12. | New York Giants vs. Ten |
| 13. | Arizona Cardinals at Atl |
| 14. | Detroit Lions at Buf |
| 15. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oak Note: Showed signs of life last week. |
| 16. | Tennessee Titans at NYG |
| 17. | New England Patriots at Pit Note: If by any chance Big Ben can't play, this unit skyrockets to the top five this week. |
| 18. | Dallas Cowboys at Ind |
| 19. | *Cleveland Browns at Den Note: ***Denzel Ward (concussion) is out and Larry Ogunjobi (biceps) is questionable for Saturday night's game.*** |
| 20. | New York Jets vs. Hou |
| 21. | Los Angeles Chargers at KC |
| 22. | Green Bay Packers at Chi |
| 23. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Dal |
| 24. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea |
| 25. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |
| 26. | Oakland Raiders at Cin |
| 27. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NE |
| 28. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bal |
| 29. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. LAC |
| 30. | Philadelphia Eagles at LAR |
| 31. | Washington Redskins at Jax |
| 32. | Miami Dolphins at Min |
