Weekly Rankings: Week 1 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 1 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update Complete

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Sunday Update Complete

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Quarterbacks

1.Jalen Hurts PHI at NE
2.Lamar Jackson BAL vs. HOU
3.*Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DET
Note: As if Mahomes didn't have enough challenges with his pass-catching corps to begin with, now he might be without Travis Kelce (knee) on Thursday night, with precious little time to prepare for his absence. Travis Kelce has been ruled out.
4.Trevor Lawrence JAC at IND
5.Justin Herbert LAC vs. MIA
6.Josh Allen BUF at NYJ
7.Justin Fields CHI vs. GB
8.*Joe Burrow CIN at CLE
Note: Burrow (calf) is officially day-to-day after returning to practice last week. He also has struggled at times against the Browns, though last year's Halloween Night loss was the Bengals' first full game without Chase. Burrow was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday. ***Burrow got paid, and will play this week.***
9.Jared Goff DET at KC
10.Geno Smith SEA vs. LAR
11.Kirk Cousins MIN vs. TB
12.Tua Tagovailoa MIA at LAC
13.Daniel Jones NYG vs. DAL
14.Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. BUF
15.Dak Prescott DAL at NYG
16.Jordan Love GB at CHI
17.Russell Wilson DEN vs. LV
18.Deshaun Watson CLE vs. CIN
19.Brock Purdy SF at PIT
20.Sam Howell WAS vs. ARI
21.Anthony Richardson IND vs. JAX
22.Kenny Pickett PIT vs. SF
23.Mac Jones NE vs. PHI
24.Desmond Ridder ATL vs. CAR
25.Derek Carr NO vs. TEN
26.Baker Mayfield TB at MIN
27.Bryce Young CAR at ATL
28.Jimmy Garoppolo LV at DEN
29.Ryan Tannehill TEN at NO
30.*Matthew Stafford LA at SEA
Note: Stafford will likely be without Cooper Kupp (hamstring) for Week 1 and has noted that he's struggling to connect with the young receivers on the Rams roster. ***Kupp is officially out - and on IR for at least the first four weeks.***
31.*C.J. Stroud HOU at BAL
Note: Stroud gets an awful matchup on the road for his debut.
32.*Joshua Dobbs ARZ at WAS
Note: Either Dobbs or Clayton Tune will start for the Cardinals after they waived Colt McCoy on cutdown day. Named the starter over Clayton Tune.
33.Clayton Tune ARZ at WAS

Running Backs

1.Christian McCaffrey SF at PIT
2.Austin Ekeler LAC vs. MIA
3.Nick Chubb CLE vs. CIN
4.Saquon Barkley NYG vs. DAL
5.Derrick Henry TEN at NO
6.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. CAR
7.Tony Pollard DAL at NYG
8.Joe Mixon CIN at CLE
9.Aaron Jones GB at CHI
10.*Josh Jacobs LV at DEN
Note: Jacobs first started practicing last Wednesday after signing his one-year deal. He might be a little limited in Week 1 as a result.
11.Travis Etienne JAC at IND
12.*Alexander Mattison MIN vs. TB
Note: Only has Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin behind him on the depth chart for now.
13.*J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. HOU
Note: ***No snap count limitations for Dobbins, according to coach John Harbaugh.***
14.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PHI
Note: ***Stevenson missed practice Friday with an illness, but he's expected to play.***
15.Cam Akers LA at SEA
16.*Kenneth Walker SEA vs. LAR
Note: Walker missed some time in training camp with a groin injury but appears to be good to go for Week 1. ***Walker popped up on the injury list Thursday with his groin injury, but then was cleared again on Friday.***
17.*Jahmyr Gibbs DET at KC
Note: The Lions have suggested that they'll use Gibbs '... in ways some people don't quite think we might...' That comment can be interpreted in a lot of ways. Coach Dan Campbell suggested that they wanted to be smart with Gibbs' workload.
18.D'Andre Swift PHI at NE
19.Najee Harris PIT vs. SF
20.Dameon Pierce HOU at BAL
21.*Javonte Williams DEN vs. LV
Note: Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Williams will have a 'big role' this week.
22.*Raheem Mostert MIA at LAC
Note: Mostert is the likely lead back for the Dolphins after they failed to sign a free agent or trade for Jonathan Taylor.
23.James Conner ARZ at WAS
24.Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DET
25.Antonio Gibson WAS vs. ARI
26.Khalil Herbert CHI vs. GB
27.*Miles Sanders CAR at ATL
Note: Sanders suffered a groin injury in training camp but he's clear of the initial injury report.
28.*Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Cook (shoulder) practiced in full with the Jets for the first time last Tuesday, but is expected to be a full-go in Week 1. Ian Rapaport suggests that Cook will handle the bulk of the carries ahead of Hall this week.
29.Brian Robinson WAS vs. ARI
30.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Hall (knee) is on track to be ready for Week 1, but the Jets have also said that they will be 'prudent' with his usage. Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Hall is listed as questionable, and is expected to play Monday night, though I'm concerned about an Ian Rapoport report that suggested that Dalvin Cook will get the bulk of the carries this week.***
31.Rachaad White TB at MIN
32.Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DET
33.David Montgomery DET at KC
34.Jamaal Williams NO vs. TEN
35.AJ Dillon GB at CHI
36.James Cook BUF at NYJ
37.Rashaad Penny PHI at NE
38.Samaje Perine DEN vs. LV
39.*Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. CAR
Note: Allgeier might get more work than usual with Cordarrelle Patterson (soft-tissue injury) not practicing.
40.*Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. LAR
Note: ***Officially listed as the No. 3 back on the Seahawks' depth chart - rookie depth chart hazing, or a concern?***
41.*Deon Jackson IND vs. JAX
Note: Jackson is more likely to start in Week 1 than Zack Moss, who is returning from a broken forearm. But the Colts will probably use a committee approach overall. ***I already ranked Jackson as if Zack Moss wouldn't play this week.***
42.Ezekiel Elliott NE vs. PHI
43.Damien Harris BUF at NYJ
44.Jaylen Warren PIT vs. SF
45.Elijah Mitchell SF at PIT
46.*D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. GB
Note: Foreman (chest/ribs) returned to practice last week after getting hurt in the preseason finale.
47.Chuba Hubbard CAR at ATL
48.Tank Bigsby JAC at IND
49.Devin Singletary HOU at BAL
50.Jerome Ford CLE vs. CIN
51.Tyjae Spears TEN at NO
52.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at NE
53.Chase Brown CIN at CLE
54.Deuce Vaughn DAL at NYG
55.Kyren Williams LA at SEA
56.Joshua Kelley LAC vs. MIA
57.Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DET
58.Evan Hull IND vs. JAX
59.Roschon Johnson CHI vs. GB
60.*Zamir White LV at DEN
Note: White get a little more work than is customary if the Raiders decide to ease Josh Jacobs back in.
61.Keaontay Ingram ARZ at WAS
62.Gus Edwards BAL vs. HOU
63.*Salvon Ahmed MIA at LAC
Note: ***Ahmed will be the top backup to Raheem Mostert, with De'Von Achane likely inactive this week.***
64.Ty Chandler MIN vs. TB
65.*Sean Tucker TB at MIN
Note: I like Tucker as Rachaad White's primary backup.
66.Zach Evans LA at SEA
67.Rico Dowdle DAL at NYG
68.Chase Edmonds TB at MIN
69.*Chris Evans CIN at CLE
Note: Evans (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after sitting out the preseason finale.
70.*Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. CAR
Note: Patterson (thigh) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Patterson is listed as questionable.***
71.*Zack Moss IND vs. JAX
Note: Moss (forearm) is 'progressing well' but his status for Week 1 is uncertain. I think Deon Jackson is a better bet for Week 1, but Moss might be the better long-term bet while Jonathan Taylor is out. Moss has been limited at practice so far this week. ***Moss has been downgraded to doubtful.***
72.*De'Von Achane MIA at LAC
Note: Achane (shoulder) no longer has a red non-contact jersey at practice. With Jeff Wilson out, Achane has a chance to make an impact behind Raheem Mostert. Full participation in Wednesday's practice. ***Achane is likely to be inactive in Week 1, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.***
73.*Kendre Miller NO vs. TEN
Note: Miller has missed practice time recently with a hamstring injury. Miller has missed both practices so far this week. ***Miller is listed as questionable but is unlikely to play.***

Wide Receivers

1.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. TB
2.*Tyreek Hill MIA at LAC
Note: Hill will not face any discipline for his marina incident.
3.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at CLE
4.*Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at KC
Note: St. Brown (ankle) is not listed on the injury report after suffering a minor injury in practice three weeks ago.
5.CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG
6.A.J. Brown PHI at NE
7.Stefon Diggs BUF at NYJ
8.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. BUF
9.Chris Olave NO vs. TEN
10.Davante Adams LV at DEN
11.Calvin Ridley JAC at IND
12.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at LAC
Note: Waddle (abdomen) practiced fully on Thursday.
13.DK Metcalf SEA vs. LAR
14.DeVonta Smith PHI at NE
15.Keenan Allen LAC vs. MIA
16.*Tee Higgins CIN at CLE
Note: ***The Bengals and Higgins didn't come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension and apparently were not close.***
17.Deebo Samuel SF at PIT
18.Drake London ATL vs. CAR
19.DJ Moore CHI vs. GB
20.Chris Godwin TB at MIN
21.Mike Williams LAC vs. MIA
22.Brandon Aiyuk SF at PIT
23.Amari Cooper CLE vs. CIN
24.*Mike Evans TB at MIN
Note: Evans had a groin injury pop up, perhaps not coincidentally at the same time as he chirped up regarding contract extension talks. Evans is not on the initial injury report.
25.Diontae Johnson PIT vs. SF
26.DeAndre Hopkins TEN at NO
27.Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LAR
28.*Terry McLaurin WAS vs. ARI
Note: McLaurin suffered a turf toe injury in the preseason finale and his status for Week 1 remains in question. McLaurin fully practiced Thursday. ***The Commanders cleared McLaurin from the injury list on Friday.***
29.Skyy Moore KC vs. DET
30.George Pickens PIT vs. SF
31.Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX
32.Christian Kirk JAC at IND
33.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LV
34.Jordan Addison MIN vs. TB
35.Jahan Dotson WAS vs. ARI
36.*Marquise Brown ARZ at WAS
Note: Brown (hamstring) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Brown is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.***
37.Brandin Cooks DAL at NYG
38.Gabe Davis BUF at NYJ
39.JuJu Smith-Schuster NE vs. PHI
40.*Rashod Bateman BAL vs. HOU
Note: Not on the injury report and said that his foot injury has fully healed.
41.Zay Flowers BAL vs. HOU
42.Elijah Moore CLE vs. CIN
43.*Allen Lazard NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Lazard (shoulder) avoided the initial injury report this week.
44.*Treylon Burks TEN at NO
Note: Burks suffered an LCL injury two weeks ago, but he has already returned to practice.
45.Michael Thomas NO vs. TEN
46.*Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. LAR
Note: Smith-Njigba (wrist) has started practicing - will he be ready for Week 1? ***Smith-Njigba will play, and according to coach Pete Carroll, will have no role limitations.***
47.Jakobi Meyers LV at DEN
48.Marvin Mims DEN vs. LV
49.Quentin Johnston LAC vs. MIA
50.Tyler Boyd CIN at CLE
51.*Kadarius Toney KC vs. DET
Note: Toney (meniscus) has had a pair of limited practices this week after missing much of training camp. Travis Kelce's injury gives Toney's status a heightened sense of urgency.
52.Zay Jones JAC at IND
53.*Jayden Reed GB at CHI
Note: ***With Christian Watson out and Romeo Doubs limited, Reed could end up being Jordan Love's top target in Week 1.***
54.Jonathan Mingo CAR at ATL
55.Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. DET
56.Darnell Mooney CHI vs. GB
57.*Van Jefferson LA at SEA
Note: Jefferson should get additional opportunities even if Cooper Kupp plays this week, but can he gain separation?
58.Nico Collins HOU at BAL
59.*Odell Beckham BAL vs. HOU
Note: Beckham (ankle) was added to the injury report after a limited practice on Thursday. ***Beckham has been cleared from the injury list.***
60.Curtis Samuel WAS vs. ARI
61.*Adam Thielen CAR at ATL
Note: Thielen (ankle) was limited on Wednesday and then didn't practice at all on Thursday. ***Thielen is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.***
62.Rondale Moore ARZ at WAS
63.Michael Gallup DAL at NYG
64.Rashid Shaheed NO vs. TEN
65.Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. CIN
66.Kendrick Bourne NE vs. PHI
67.K.J. Osborn MIN vs. TB
68.*Rashee Rice KC vs. DET
Note: Playing time could come slowly for Rice, who could lose some reps to Justin Watson.
69.*Romeo Doubs GB at CHI
Note: Doubs (hamstring) is uncertain for Week 1. Doubs returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. ***Doubs is listed as questionable but might be on a limited snap count. Meanwhile, teammate Christian Watson is out.***
70.Alec Pierce IND vs. JAX
71.Josh Downs IND vs. JAX
72.*Tutu Atwell LA at SEA
Note: ***Atwell moves up to the Rams' No. 2 WR spot with Kupp out.***
73.Mecole Hardman NYJ vs. BUF
74.Jalin Hyatt NYG vs. DAL
75.Robert Woods HOU at BAL
76.Isaiah Hodgins NYG vs. DAL
77.Parris Campbell NYG vs. DAL
78.Marvin Jones DET at KC
79.Joshua Palmer LAC vs. MIA
80.Puka Nacua LA at SEA
81.*Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. LV
Note: Jeudy (hamstring) is still limited to conditioning work on the side. It's good news that the Broncos didn't put him on the short-term IR, but I don't think he'll be ready for Week 1. Jeudy has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Jeudy is listed as questionable, but is not expected to play.***
82.*DJ Chark CAR at ATL
Note: Chark (hamstring) has sat out practices so far this week. ***Ruled out this week.***
83.*Christian Watson GB at CHI
Note: Watson popped up on the injury report this week with a hamstring injury and hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Watson is listed as out.***
84.*DeVante Parker NE vs. PHI
Note: Parker practiced Monday after missing multiple practices last week. Parker has been limited at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Parker is listed as questionable, but is not expected to play this week.***
85.*Cooper Kupp LA at SEA
Note: Kupp had a setback with hamstring injury and has had a lengthy visit with a specialist in Minnesota this week. Kupp has officially been ruled out for Week 1 and could miss multiple weeks. ***Kupp has been placed on IR and will miss at least four weeks.***

Tight Ends

1.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. TB
Note: Hockenson (lower back) got a new deal and is on track to play in Week 1. Hockenson is not on the injury list.
2.Dallas Goedert PHI at NE
3.Kyle Pitts ATL vs. CAR
4.David Njoku CLE vs. CIN
5.Evan Engram JAC at IND
6.Tyler Higbee LA at SEA
7.*George Kittle SF at PIT
Note: Kittle (adductor strain) played in the preseason finale, but was limited to side work in Monday's practice. Kittle has remained limited on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as questionable, but is active and expected to play. I wonder if he might be limited, though.***
8.Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. SF
9.Dalton Schultz HOU at BAL
10.*Isaiah Likely BAL vs. HOU
Note: ***Big jump up with Mark Andrews out this week.***
11.*Darren Waller NYG vs. DAL
Note: ***Popped up on the injury list on Friday with a hamstring issue. It was later clarified to be 'tightness' and he should play, but it's a delicate situation because he's playing on Sunday night. If Jake Ferguson or Dalton Kincaid are available in your league, *and* you have a drop, I'd add them to give yourself a pivot. If your pivot is Isaiah Likely, I think I'd go ahead with Likely. That's what I'm doing in one league.***
12.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at NO
13.Juwan Johnson NO vs. TEN
14.Cole Kmet CHI vs. GB
15.Dalton Kincaid BUF at NYJ
16.Sam LaPorta DET at KC
17.Gerald Everett LAC vs. MIA
18.Irv Smith CIN at CLE
19.*Noah Gray KC vs. DET
Note: Gray could be asked to take on a pretty big role if Travis Kelce has to sit out Thursday night. Travis Kelce has been ruled out, so Gray will likely start, with Blake Bell also factoring in.
20.*Hunter Henry NE vs. PHI
Note: Henry avoided the Pats' initial injury list, as did teammate Mike Gesicki.
21.Jake Ferguson DAL at NYG
22.Greg Dulcich DEN vs. LV
23.Luke Musgrave GB at CHI
24.Michael Mayer LV at DEN
25.Hayden Hurst CAR at ATL
26.Daniel Bellinger NYG vs. DAL
27.Dawson Knox BUF at NYJ
28.*Zach Ertz ARZ at WAS
Note: Ertz (knee) is uncertain for Week 1. Ertz has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Ertz is active for Week 1.***
29.Noah Fant SEA vs. LAR
30.Trey McBride ARZ at WAS
31.Cade Otton TB at MIN
32.*Logan Thomas WAS vs. ARI
Note: Thomas (calf) is on track to be ready for Week 1. He has to hold off Cole Turner for the starting job in DC.
33.*Mark Andrews BAL vs. HOU
Note: Andrews has been sidelined from practice the last two weeks with an undisclosed injury, but the Ravens expect him to return to practice Wednesday. Andrews has a quad injury, and has been limited in practice so far this week. ***INACTIVE***
34.*Travis Kelce KC vs. DET
Note: Kelce hyperextended his knee in practice Tuesday and his status for Thursday night is in doubt. Kelce has been ruled out for Thursday night.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. TB
2.*Tyreek Hill MIA at LAC
Note: Hill will not face any discipline for his marina incident.
3.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at CLE
4.Christian McCaffrey SF at PIT
5.Austin Ekeler LAC vs. MIA
6.Nick Chubb CLE vs. CIN
7.*Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at KC
Note: St. Brown (ankle) is not listed on the injury report after suffering a minor injury in practice three weeks ago.
8.CeeDee Lamb DAL at NYG
9.A.J. Brown PHI at NE
10.Saquon Barkley NYG vs. DAL
11.Derrick Henry TEN at NO
12.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. CAR
13.Tony Pollard DAL at NYG
14.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PHI
Note: ***Stevenson missed practice Friday with an illness, but he's expected to play.***
15.Stefon Diggs BUF at NYJ
16.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. BUF
17.Chris Olave NO vs. TEN
18.Davante Adams LV at DEN
19.Calvin Ridley JAC at IND
20.Joe Mixon CIN at CLE
21.Aaron Jones GB at CHI
22.*Josh Jacobs LV at DEN
Note: Jacobs first started practicing last Wednesday after signing his one-year deal. He might be a little limited in Week 1 as a result.
23.Travis Etienne JAC at IND
24.*Jahmyr Gibbs DET at KC
Note: The Lions have suggested that they'll use Gibbs '... in ways some people don't quite think we might...' That comment can be interpreted in a lot of ways. Coach Dan Campbell suggested that they wanted to be smart with Gibbs' workload.
25.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at LAC
Note: Waddle (abdomen) practiced fully on Thursday.
26.DK Metcalf SEA vs. LAR
27.DeVonta Smith PHI at NE
28.Keenan Allen LAC vs. MIA
29.*Alexander Mattison MIN vs. TB
Note: Only has Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin behind him on the depth chart for now.
30.*J.K. Dobbins BAL vs. HOU
Note: ***No snap count limitations for Dobbins, according to coach John Harbaugh.***
31.Cam Akers LA at SEA
32.*Kenneth Walker SEA vs. LAR
Note: Walker missed some time in training camp with a groin injury but appears to be good to go for Week 1. ***Walker popped up on the injury list Thursday with his groin injury, but then was cleared again on Friday.***
33.*Tee Higgins CIN at CLE
Note: ***The Bengals and Higgins didn't come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension and apparently were not close.***
34.Deebo Samuel SF at PIT
35.Drake London ATL vs. CAR
36.DJ Moore CHI vs. GB
37.Chris Godwin TB at MIN
38.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Hall (knee) is on track to be ready for Week 1, but the Jets have also said that they will be 'prudent' with his usage. Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Hall is listed as questionable, and is expected to play Monday night, though I'm concerned about an Ian Rapoport report that suggested that Dalvin Cook will get the bulk of the carries this week.***
39.D'Andre Swift PHI at NE
40.Mike Williams LAC vs. MIA
41.Brandon Aiyuk SF at PIT
42.Amari Cooper CLE vs. CIN
43.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. TB
Note: Hockenson (lower back) got a new deal and is on track to play in Week 1. Hockenson is not on the injury list.
44.*Darren Waller NYG vs. DAL
Note: ***Popped up on the injury list on Friday with a hamstring issue. It was later clarified to be 'tightness' and he should play, but it's a delicate situation because he's playing on Sunday night. If Jake Ferguson or Dalton Kincaid are available in your league, *and* you have a drop, I'd add them to give yourself a pivot. If your pivot is Isaiah Likely, I think I'd go ahead with Likely. That's what I'm doing in one league.***
45.*Javonte Williams DEN vs. LV
Note: Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Williams will have a 'big role' this week.
46.*Christian Watson GB at CHI
Note: Watson popped up on the injury report this week with a hamstring injury and hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Watson is listed as out.***
47.*Mike Evans TB at MIN
Note: Evans had a groin injury pop up, perhaps not coincidentally at the same time as he chirped up regarding contract extension talks. Evans is not on the initial injury report.
48.Diontae Johnson PIT vs. SF
49.DeAndre Hopkins TEN at NO
50.Tyler Lockett SEA vs. LAR
51.Najee Harris PIT vs. SF
52.Dameon Pierce HOU at BAL
53.Skyy Moore KC vs. DET
54.George Pickens PIT vs. SF
55.*Mark Andrews BAL vs. HOU
Note: Andrews has been sidelined from practice the last two weeks with an undisclosed injury, but the Ravens expect him to return to practice Wednesday. Andrews has a quad injury, and has been limited in practice so far this week. ***INACTIVE***
56.Dallas Goedert PHI at NE
57.Antonio Gibson WAS vs. ARI
58.Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DET
59.Michael Pittman IND vs. JAX
60.Christian Kirk JAC at IND
61.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LV
62.Jordan Addison MIN vs. TB
63.Jahan Dotson WAS vs. ARI
64.*Marquise Brown ARZ at WAS
Note: Brown (hamstring) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Brown is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.***
65.Brandin Cooks DAL at NYG
66.*Raheem Mostert MIA at LAC
Note: Mostert is the likely lead back for the Dolphins after they failed to sign a free agent or trade for Jonathan Taylor.
67.James Conner ARZ at WAS
68.Khalil Herbert CHI vs. GB
69.Rachaad White TB at MIN
70.*Terry McLaurin WAS vs. ARI
Note: McLaurin suffered a turf toe injury in the preseason finale and his status for Week 1 remains in question. McLaurin fully practiced Thursday. ***The Commanders cleared McLaurin from the injury list on Friday.***
71.Gabe Davis BUF at NYJ
72.JuJu Smith-Schuster NE vs. PHI
73.*Rashod Bateman BAL vs. HOU
Note: Not on the injury report and said that his foot injury has fully healed.
74.Zay Flowers BAL vs. HOU
75.Elijah Moore CLE vs. CIN
76.Kyle Pitts ATL vs. CAR
77.David Njoku CLE vs. CIN
78.Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DET
79.AJ Dillon GB at CHI
80.*Miles Sanders CAR at ATL
Note: Sanders suffered a groin injury in training camp but he's clear of the initial injury report.
81.David Montgomery DET at KC
82.Jamaal Williams NO vs. TEN
83.James Cook BUF at NYJ
84.Rashaad Penny PHI at NE
85.*Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Cook (shoulder) practiced in full with the Jets for the first time last Tuesday, but is expected to be a full-go in Week 1. Ian Rapaport suggests that Cook will handle the bulk of the carries ahead of Hall this week.
86.Samaje Perine DEN vs. LV
87.Brian Robinson WAS vs. ARI
88.*Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. CAR
Note: Allgeier might get more work than usual with Cordarrelle Patterson (soft-tissue injury) not practicing.
89.*Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. LAR
Note: ***Officially listed as the No. 3 back on the Seahawks' depth chart - rookie depth chart hazing, or a concern?***
90.*Allen Lazard NYJ vs. BUF
Note: Lazard (shoulder) avoided the initial injury report this week.

Kickers

1.Justin Tucker BAL vs. HOU
2.Evan McPherson CIN at CLE
3.Harrison Butker KC vs. DET
4.Daniel Carlson LV at DEN
5.Tyler Bass BUF at NYJ
6.Jason Sanders MIA at LAC
7.Jake Elliott PHI at NE
8.*Riley Patterson DET at KC
Note: Patterson beat out Michael Badgley for the starting job.
9.*Cameron Dicker LAC vs. MIA
Note: Dicker the Kicker held off Dustin Hopkins.
10.Graham Gano NYG vs. DAL
11.Brandon McManus JAC at IND
12.Younghoe Koo ATL vs. CAR
13.Chris Boswell PIT vs. SF
14.Brandon Aubrey DAL at NYG
15.*Wil Lutz DEN vs. LV
Note: Lutz was traded to Denver after losing the Saints' job battle.
16.*Jake Moody SF at PIT
Note: Moody dealt with a quadriceps injury in training camp, but the Niners just released his backup, Zane Gonzalez, so Moody should be good to go.
17.Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. BUF
18.Jason Myers SEA vs. LAR
19.Matt Gay IND vs. JAX
20.Greg Joseph MIN vs. TB
21.*Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. CIN
Note: The Browns traded for Hopkins and cut Cade York.
22.Joey Slye WAS vs. ARI
23.*Blake Grupe NO vs. TEN
Note: Beat out Wil Lutz, who was subsequently traded to Denver.
24.*Nick Folk TEN at NO
Note: Now with the Titans, Folk will have to hold off Cade York, who got signed to their practice squad after getting cut by the Browns.
25.*Anders Carlson GB at CHI
Note: Younger brother of Dan Carlson; the Packers are moving on from Mason Crosby with him.
26.Cairo Santos CHI vs. GB
27.*Chad Ryland NE vs. PHI
Note: Beat out Nick Folk after getting drafted in the fourth round.
28.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at BAL
29.Chase McLaughlin TB at MIN
30.Matt Prater ARZ at WAS
31.*Brett Maher LA at SEA
Note: Maher signed with the Rams after the Broncos traded for Wil Lutz.
32.Eddy Pineiro CAR at ATL

Defenses

1.Baltimore Ravens vs. HOU
2.Philadelphia Eagles at NE
3.*Seattle Seahawks vs. LAR
Note: I love Seattle this week if the Rams don't have Cooper Kupp.
4.Washington Commanders vs. ARI
5.*San Francisco 49ers at PIT
Note: Nick Bosa remains a holdout.
6.Dallas Cowboys at NYG
7.New Orleans Saints vs. TEN
8.Denver Broncos vs. LV
9.Buffalo Bills at NYJ
10.Jacksonville Jaguars at IND
11.*Cincinnati Bengals at CLE
Note: The Bengals will get Chidobe Awuzie (knee) back, but probably will be without Joseph Ossai.
12.Green Bay Packers at CHI
13.*Cleveland Browns vs. CIN
Note: Denzel Ward is in the concussion protocol.
14.New York Jets vs. BUF
15.Pittsburgh Steelers vs. SF
16.Atlanta Falcons vs. CAR
17.Miami Dolphins at LAC
18.New York Giants vs. DAL
19.New England Patriots vs. PHI
20.Los Angeles Chargers vs. MIA
21.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MIN
22.*Kansas City Chiefs vs. DET
Note: Chris Jones is still holding out and L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was limited in Monday's practice.
23.*Carolina Panthers at ATL
Note: Brian Burns sat out practice Monday due to his unhappiness with his contract.
24.Tennessee Titans at NO
25.Los Angeles Rams at SEA
26.Detroit Lions at KC
27.*Indianapolis Colts vs. JAX
Note: Shaquille Leonard can't catch a health break - his back injuries derailed his 2022 season, and he's been in the concussion protocol for three weeks this year.
28.Arizona Cardinals at WAS
29.Minnesota Vikings vs. TB
30.Las Vegas Raiders at DEN
31.Chicago Bears vs. GB
32.Houston Texans at BAL
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