Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update complete.

No Byes.

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

Sunday Update complete.

No Byes.

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 vs. BUF
2.Dak Prescott DAL vs. WAS
3.Josh Allen BUF at PHI
4.*Lamar Jackson BAL at LAC
Note: ***Jackson doesn't anticipate any complications with the left ankle that was bothering him in the win over the Bengals in Week 11.***
5.*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. JAX
Note: Stroud had a monster first half, throwing for two touchdowns, but later left for one play after taking a huge hit and ultimately threw three interceptions against the Cardinals.
6.*Patrick Mahomes KC at LV
Note: MVS had a terrible drop, and Travis Kelce fumbled in the red zone, but Mahomes also threw a terrible INT in the end zone in Monday night's loss.
7.*Jared Goff DET vs. GB
Note: Goff is coming off of perhaps his worst home game of the year, where he threw three interceptions but then was able to lead the Lions to two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the comeback win over the Bears.
8.*Trevor Lawrence JAC at HOU
Note: Lawrence had his first two rushing touchdowns of the year in the win over Tennessee.
9.Justin Herbert LAC vs. BAL
10.*Brock Purdy SF at SEA
Note: Purdy was nearly perfect in the win over the Bucs. It'll be a tougher draw Thursday night in Seattle, but he and the Niners are rolling.
11.*Justin Fields CHI at MIN
Note: Fields had over 100 rushing yards in the loss to the Lions.
12.Kyler Murray ARZ vs. LAR
13.Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NYJ
14.Gardner Minshew IND vs. TB
15.Joshua Dobbs MIN vs. CHI
16.Baker Mayfield TB at IND
17.Jordan Love GB at DET
18.*Desmond Ridder ATL vs. NO
Note: Ridder has reclaimed the starting job ahead of Taylor Heinicke, and the Falcons intend to stick with Ridder for the rest of the season. It's a bit of a moot point this week, as Heinicke is out with a hamstring injury and can't practice this week.
19.*Sam Howell WAS at DAL
Note: Howell once again got the fantasy production (one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown), while still playing poorly in the loss to the Giants. It could get ugly on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys.
20.*Matthew Stafford LA at ARI
Note: Stafford might be limited in practice this week after taking a couple of big hits against the Seahawks.
21.*Derek Carr NO at ATL
Note: Carr remained in the concussion protocol as of Monday, following the Saints' bye week. Jameis Winston replaced him in the second of their loss to the Vikings. ***Carr was removed from the injury list on Thursday and should start against the Falcons on Sunday.***
22.Russell Wilson DEN vs. CLE
23.*Will Levis TEN vs. CAR
Note: The Titans scored twice after falling behind 27-0, making Levis's line look palatable.
24.*Kenny Pickett PIT at CIN
Note: Pickett will have a new offensive coordinator this week after the Steelers fired Matt Canada.
25.*Geno Smith SEA vs. SF
Note: Smith (elbow) returned for the Seahawks last drive on Sunday. Coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that Smith could play Thursday night, though Smith might not be able to fully practice until Wednesday. Smith is officially listed as questionable after a limited practice Wednesday, but is tracking towards playing, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
26.Jake Browning CIN vs. PIT
27.*Bryce Young CAR at TEN
Note: It turns out that Frank Reich calling the plays didn't help matters for Young.
28.Aidan O'Connell LV vs. KC
29.*Taysom Hill NO at ATL
Note: ***I have Hill seventh among tight ends if you can play him there.***
30.*Mac Jones NE at NYG
Note: The Pats won't yet name a starter for this week, and all three quarterbacks have taken first-team reps. ***The Pats haven't officially named a starter, but the Pats appear to be leaning towards starting Jones, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald.***
31.*Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE at DEN
Note: Thompson-Robinson will get another start this week against Denver. DTR was 24-for-43 for 165 yards, but had just one turnover (an interception) and was sacked just once.
32.*Tommy DeVito NYG vs. NE
Note: DeVito played well last week against the Commanders despite getting sacked a whopping nine times. It'll be more difficult this week against the Pats.
33.*Tim Boyle NYJ vs. MIA
Note: Boyle will start Friday ahead of both Trevor Siemian and Zach Wilson, who has been demoted to third-string. Boyle will start again in Week 13.
34.*Bailey Zappe NE at NYG
Note: The Pats haven't named a starter yet this week, but all three of Mac Jones, Zappe and Will Greer have taken first-team reps.
35.*Jameis Winston NO at ATL
Note: ***Derek Carr (concussion) is off the injury list and presumably will start ahead of Winston.***
36.*Drew Lock SEA vs. SF
Note: Lock would get pressed into service on Thursday night if Geno Smith (elbow) can't go. Lock was 2-for-6 for 3 yards and an interception when he entered for Smith last week.
37.*Zach Wilson NYJ vs. MIA
Note: Wilson has finally been benched and will be the emergency third quarterback Friday, behind Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian.
38.*Joe Burrow CIN vs. PIT
Note: Out for the season with a torn wrist ligament. Officially placed on IR on Saturday.

Running Backs

1.Christian McCaffrey SF at SEA
2.*David Montgomery DET vs. GB
Note: The Lions won't have G Jonah Jackson (wrist) available to run block for Montgomery and Gibbs again this week. Jackson also missed last week's game against the Bears.
3.Travis Etienne JAC at HOU
4.Alvin Kamara NO at ATL
5.Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BAL
6.Josh Jacobs LV vs. KC
7.Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NE
8.Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS
9.Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. GB
10.Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN
11.*Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TB
Note: I've reconsidered my ranking of Taylor.
12.Isiah Pacheco KC at LV
13.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. CAR
Note: If Henry can't get it done this week ... well, it's not all on him, but it would portend a pretty grim finish to the season. ***Henry (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but listed as a full participant Thursday.***
14.*D'Andre Swift PHI vs. BUF
Note: ***Swift (ankle) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.***
15.*Rachaad White TB at IND
Note: ***White was added to the injury list Saturday with a knee issue, but he's still expected to play, though perhaps he'll carry a lighter snap share.***
16.Joe Mixon CIN vs. PIT
17.Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA
18.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO
19.*Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ
Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) was limited on Tuesday's injury report. Mostert has been cleared to play, and teammate De'Von Achane is inactive.
20.*Devin Singletary HOU vs. JAX
Note: ***Teammate Dameon Pierce (ankle) should return this week, but I'm guessing that Singletary has played himself ahead of Pierce.***
21.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYG
22.*Brian Robinson WAS at DAL
Note: ***Teammate Antonio Gibson is active, so I moved Robinson down a few slots.***
23.*James Cook BUF at PHI
Note: Cook had 20 touches last week for the first time since Week 2.
24.Jerome Ford CLE at DEN
25.*Kyren Williams LA at ARI
Note: Williams (ankle) could return from the IR this week - the Rams waiving Darrell Henderson this week is a good indicator it's likely. ***Williams was activated from the injury list and will be good to go Sunday, though he'll probably share snaps with Royce Freeman.***
26.Kareem Hunt CLE at DEN
27.Gus Edwards BAL at LAC
28.*AJ Dillon GB at DET
Note: Dillon was limited in practice Tuesday with a groin injury. But he still might have a heavy workload Thursday, because Aaron Jones (MCL) is highly unlikely to play, and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) is also hurt. Dillon will play, and Aaron Jones has been ruled out.
29.Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE
30.*Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN
Note: Herbert (ankle) had 18 touches in his first game but struggled to produce. He could see a similar workload this week, with D'Onta Foreman nursing a sore ankle.
31.James Conner ARZ vs. LAR
32.*Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. SF
Note: Charbonnet is in line for a lot of work on Thursday night with Ken Walker (oblique) hurt, but it's a bad matchup against the Niners, followed by games against Dallas and the Niners again.
33.Ty Chandler MIN vs. CHI
34.Chuba Hubbard CAR at TEN
35.Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI
36.Najee Harris PIT at CIN
37.*Royce Freeman LA at ARI
Note: ***Still should get some work with Kyren Williams (ankle) back from IR.***
38.Latavius Murray BUF at PHI
39.Keaton Mitchell BAL at LAC
40.Tyjae Spears TEN vs. CAR
41.Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. CLE
42.Samaje Perine DEN vs. CLE
43.Miles Sanders CAR at TEN
44.Ezekiel Elliott NE at NYG
45.*Jeff Wilson MIA at NYJ
Note: Wilson was a healthy scratch last week, but he could be the top backup this week with Salvon Ahmed (foot) out for the season and De'Von Achane (knee) questionable. Achane is inactive, so Wilson will be Mostert's backup.
46.Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. BUF
47.Elijah Mitchell SF at SEA
48.Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. NO
49.*Antonio Gibson WAS at DAL
Note: Gibson sat out last week with a toe injury and has been limited with it this week. Gibson is officially listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. ***OFFICIALLY ACTIVE.***
50.*Dameon Pierce HOU vs. JAX
Note: ***Pierce (ankle) is expected to be available on Sunday, but what role will he have?***
51.Chris Rodriguez WAS at DAL
52.*James Robinson GB at DET
Note: Robinson has been called up from the practice squad to be Dillon's backup.
53.*Rico Dowdle DAL vs. WAS
Note: Dowdle (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Dowdle had a limited practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to be available Thursday.
54.*Roschon Johnson CHI at MIN
Note: Johnson got back in the picture due to D'Onta Foreman hurting his ankle.
55.*DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. SF
Note: Dallas is now the backup to Zach Charbonnet with Ken Walker listed as doubtful.
56.Trayveon Williams CIN vs. PIT
57.Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. MIA
58.D'Ernest Johnson JAC at HOU
59.Joshua Kelley LAC vs. BAL
60.Justice Hill BAL at LAC
61.Matt Breida NYG vs. NE
62.Tank Bigsby JAC at HOU
63.Zamir White LV vs. KC
64.Craig Reynolds DET vs. GB
65.Zack Moss IND vs. TB
66.Michael Carter ARZ vs. LAR
67.*Patrick Taylor GB at DET
Note: Taylor could be active on Thursday as the backup to AJ Dillon if Aaron Jones (MCL) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) can't play.
68.*De'Von Achane MIA at NYJ
Note: Achane (knee) was limited Tuesday after being pulled early last week as a precaution. He's day-to-day, and has a chance to play Friday. Achane is inactive this week.
69.*D'Onta Foreman CHI at MIN
Note: Foreman (ankle) left early in the third quarter with an ankle injury. ***Listed as doubtful.***
70.*Jerick McKinnon KC at LV
Note: McKinnon did get more snaps, but still had just one carry and three targets in the loss to the Eagles. ***Ruled out with a groin injury.***
71.*Kenneth Walker SEA vs. SF
Note: Walker suffered a 'legit' oblique injury in the loss to the Rams and has missed both practices so far this week. Walker is listed as doubtful.
72.*Emari Demercado ARZ vs. LAR
Note: ***Demercado (toe) is questionable after having three limited practices.***
73.*Aaron Jones GB at DET
Note: Jones (MCL sprain) has officially been ruled out for Thursday.
74.*Darrell Henderson at
Note: Henderson was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.
75.*Salvon Ahmed MIA at NYJ
Note: Ahmed is out for the season with a foot injury suffered against the Raiders.

Wide Receivers

1.*Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ
Note: Hill briefly left Sunday's game with a hand injury, but later returned. He was limited during Tuesday's walkthrough. Cleared from the injury list.
2.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS
Note: Lamb (ankle) was limited Monday but was a full-go on Tuesday.
3.*A.J. Brown PHI vs. BUF
Note: Brown had just one catch on four targets Monday night, thanks to the Chiefs dedicating their coverage towards him. He should bounce back this week against Buffalo. ***Brown (thigh) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
4.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. GB
5.*Keenan Allen LAC vs. BAL
Note: ***Allen (shoulder) was limited Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.***
6.Stefon Diggs BUF at PHI
7.Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA
8.Mike Evans TB at IND
9.Davante Adams LV vs. KC
10.Tank Dell HOU vs. JAX
11.*Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE
Note: Sutton seemingly makes a highlight-reel catch each week. But the volume isn't necessarily there - he's reached double-digit targets just twice this season.
12.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT
13.Michael Pittman IND vs. TB
14.DJ Moore CHI at MIN
15.*DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF
Note: Metcalf (toe) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday - this is similar to his progression in normal-length weeks. Metcalf has been cleared from the injury report.
16.*Calvin Ridley JAC at HOU
Note: Welcome back to the land of the living! Can repeat this week in this huge game against the Texans?
17.Deebo Samuel SF at SEA
18.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CAR
19.DeVonta Smith PHI vs. BUF
20.Nico Collins HOU vs. JAX
21.Chris Olave NO at ATL
22.*Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA
Note: Wilson is still dealing with an elbow issue and was limited on Tuesday, with the Jets playing on Friday. He's also dealing with a QB change from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle. I'm not convinced that this is an upgrade. Full practice Wednesday.
23.Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ
24.*Cooper Kupp LA at ARI
Note: Kupp (ankle) has a low right-ankle sprain and has a chance to play Sunday at Arizona. I'll move him back up if that classification improves to more than just a chance. ***Kupp was a full participant in Friday's practice and was cleared from the injury list.***
25.Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL
26.Adam Thielen CAR at TEN
27.*Puka Nacua LA at ARI
Note: Nacua sustained a shoulder injury in the win over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, teammate Cooper Kupp is day-to-day with an ankle injury. ***I moved Nacua back down again now that Cooper Kupp has been cleared from the injury list.***
28.*Chris Godwin TB at IND
Note: ***Godwin (knee/elbow) was limited in practice all week, but has been cleared from the injury list.***
29.*Romeo Doubs GB at DET
Note: Teammates Jayden Reed (chest), Christian Watson (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee) are dealing with injuries, with Watson looking the least serious and Wicks the most serious.
30.Diontae Johnson PIT at CIN
31.Jordan Addison MIN vs. CHI
32.Christian Kirk JAC at HOU
33.Drake London ATL vs. NO
34.*Zay Flowers BAL at LAC
Note: ***Flowers (hip) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.***
35.Josh Downs IND vs. TB
36.*Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF
Note: For the sixth week in a row, Lockett is dealing with a hamstring issue at the start of the week. Lockett was a full go at Tuesday's practice.
37.Demario Douglas NE at NYG
38.*George Pickens PIT at CIN
Note: ***Pickens (shin) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
39.Amari Cooper CLE at DEN
40.Robert Woods HOU vs. JAX
41.*Jayden Reed GB at DET
Note: Reed was added to the injury report Tuesday with chest soreness. He dealt with it during Sunday's game, but it was a bigger issue on Tuesday. Reed was a full participant Wednesday and was cleared from the injury report.
42.Tutu Atwell LA at ARI
43.*Odell Beckham BAL at LAC
Note: ***Beckham (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.***
44.Rashid Shaheed NO at ATL
45.Tyler Boyd CIN vs. PIT
46.Rashee Rice KC at LV
47.Brandin Cooks DAL vs. WAS
48.Elijah Moore CLE at DEN
49.Gabe Davis BUF at PHI
50.*Christian Watson GB at DET
Note: Watson (shoulder) was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Watson is cleared from the injury list, and might get an extra target or two if Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) can't play.
51.Jahan Dotson WAS at DAL
52.Khalil Shakir BUF at PHI
53.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. SF
54.*Marquise Brown ARZ vs. LAR
Note: ***Brown (heel) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable.***
55.Jakobi Meyers LV vs. KC
56.Nelson Agholor BAL at LAC
57.Rondale Moore ARZ vs. LAR
58.*Quentin Johnston LAC vs. BAL
Note: Oh no! (Part I)
59.Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. CLE
60.*Zay Jones JAC at HOU
Note: Jones (knee) played 63 percent of the snaps in his return from the knee injury. ***Jones is listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.***
61.*Justin Watson KC at LV
Note: Watson led the Chiefs in targets Monday night with 11, hauling in five of them for 53 yards and a touchdown.
62.Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. NE
63.Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS
64.K.J. Osborn MIN vs. CHI
65.Trenton Irwin CIN vs. PIT
66.Jameson Williams DET vs. GB
67.Jonathan Mingo CAR at TEN
68.Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. CAR
69.Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. WAS
70.*Curtis Samuel WAS at DAL
Note: Samuel was ejected for his role in a fight stemming from a hit during teammate Sam Howell's touchdown run.
71.Josh Reynolds DET vs. GB
72.*Rashod Bateman BAL at LAC
Note: ***Bateman (foot) had a full practice Thursday.***
73.Brandon Powell MIN vs. CHI
74.Marvin Mims DEN vs. CLE
75.*Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at LV
Note: Oh no! (Part II)
76.Darnell Mooney CHI at MIN
77.Skyy Moore KC at LV
78.*Michael Wilson ARZ vs. LAR
Note: ***Wilson (shoulder) has been ruled out again this week.***
79.*Noah Brown HOU vs. JAX
Note: Brown's knee injury kept him out of last week's win over the Cardinals. Aaron Wilson reported that Brown could have a 1-2 week absence. ***Ruled out again this week.***
80.*Jalen Guyton LAC vs. BAL
Note: ***Guyton (groin) has been limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable - Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Guyton is expected to play.***
81.*Allen Lazard NYJ vs. MIA
Note: Healthy scratch Friday.
82.*Tee Higgins CIN vs. PIT
Note: ***Higgins (hamstring) was ruled out early again this week.***
83.*Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CHI
Note: Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable to return from IR this week - the Vikings have their bye next week. ***Jefferson is listed as questionable after having limited practices all week. The Vikings can wait until Monday afternoon to decide to activate him from IR. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it's unlikely that Jefferson will be activated.***
84.JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at NYG
85.*DeVante Parker NE at NYG
Note: ***Parker (concussion) has been out since Week 8, but is still listed as questionable and was limited in practice this week.***
86.*Michael Thomas NO at ATL
Note: Thomas was placed on IR due to the knee injury suffered during the Week 10 loss to the Vikings.

Tight Ends

1.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CHI
Note: ***Hockenson (ribs) was limited earlier in the week, but had a full practice Saturday and was cleared from the injury list.***
2.Travis Kelce KC at LV
3.*Dalton Kincaid BUF at PHI
Note: Teammate Dawson Knox (wrist) won't resume practicing this week, so we could be looking for another couple of weeks with Kincaid as a high-volume target.
4.George Kittle SF at SEA
5.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. WAS
6.Sam LaPorta DET vs. GB
7.Dalton Schultz HOU vs. JAX
8.*David Njoku CLE at DEN
Note: Njoku had a whopping 15 targets against the Steelers last week, though that translated into only 56 yards. Some of that was due to his drops, but it's clear that he's a favorite of Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
9.Trey McBride ARZ vs. LAR
10.Evan Engram JAC at HOU
11.Cole Kmet CHI at MIN
12.Cade Otton TB at IND
13.Isaiah Likely BAL at LAC
14.Donald Parham LAC vs. BAL
15.Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NO
16.Logan Thomas WAS at DAL
17.Hunter Henry NE at NYG
18.Michael Mayer LV vs. KC
19.*Tucker Kraft GB at DET
Note: With Luke Musgrave (kidney) and Josiah Segura (hip) hurting, Kraft could be the main tight end target on Thursday against the Lions. Kraft will start with Musgrave on IR and Deguara (hip) doubtful. Ben Sims is the backup.
20.Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. MIA
21.Noah Fant SEA vs. SF
22.Pat Freiermuth PIT at CIN
23.Juwan Johnson NO at ATL
24.Jonnu Smith ATL vs. NO
25.Tyler Higbee LA at ARI
26.Adam Trautman DEN vs. CLE
27.Daniel Bellinger NYG vs. NE
28.Tanner Hudson CIN vs. PIT
29.Mike Gesicki NE at NYG
30.Irv Smith CIN vs. PIT
31.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. CAR
32.*Gerald Everett LAC vs. BAL
Note: ***Everett (chest) is listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
33.*Hayden Hurst CAR at TEN
Note: ***Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.***
34.*Dallas Goedert PHI vs. BUF
Note: ***Goedert (forearm) has been ruled out for this week, but he's also improving faster than expected.***
35.*Luke Musgrave GB at DET
Note: Musgrave suffered a lacerated kidney against the Chargers and was hospitalized Monday. An IR trip is a possibility. Musgrave was indeed placed on IR.
36.*Mark Andrews BAL at LAC
Note: Andrews suffered a fibula and ankle injury against the Bengals and originally was declared out for the season. Coach John Harbaugh amended that statement to say there's an outside chance that Andrews returns this season. ***Officially placed on IR on Saturday.***

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Christian McCaffrey SF at SEA
2.*Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ
Note: Hill briefly left Sunday's game with a hand injury, but later returned. He was limited during Tuesday's walkthrough. Cleared from the injury list.
3.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS
Note: Lamb (ankle) was limited Monday but was a full-go on Tuesday.
4.*A.J. Brown PHI vs. BUF
Note: Brown had just one catch on four targets Monday night, thanks to the Chiefs dedicating their coverage towards him. He should bounce back this week against Buffalo. ***Brown (thigh) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
5.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. GB
6.*Keenan Allen LAC vs. BAL
Note: ***Allen (shoulder) was limited Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.***
7.Stefon Diggs BUF at PHI
8.Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA
9.*David Montgomery DET vs. GB
Note: The Lions won't have G Jonah Jackson (wrist) available to run block for Montgomery and Gibbs again this week. Jackson also missed last week's game against the Bears.
10.Travis Etienne JAC at HOU
11.Alvin Kamara NO at ATL
12.Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BAL
13.Mike Evans TB at IND
14.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CHI
Note: ***Hockenson (ribs) was limited earlier in the week, but had a full practice Saturday and was cleared from the injury list.***
15.Travis Kelce KC at LV
16.Josh Jacobs LV vs. KC
17.Davante Adams LV vs. KC
18.Tank Dell HOU vs. JAX
19.Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NE
20.*Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE
Note: Sutton seemingly makes a highlight-reel catch each week. But the volume isn't necessarily there - he's reached double-digit targets just twice this season.
21.Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS
22.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT
23.Michael Pittman IND vs. TB
24.DJ Moore CHI at MIN
25.*Puka Nacua LA at ARI
Note: Nacua sustained a shoulder injury in the win over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, teammate Cooper Kupp is day-to-day with an ankle injury. ***I moved Nacua back down again now that Cooper Kupp has been cleared from the injury list.***
26.Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. GB
27.*Rachaad White TB at IND
Note: ***White was added to the injury list Saturday with a knee issue, but he's still expected to play, though perhaps he'll carry a lighter snap share.***
28.*DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF
Note: Metcalf (toe) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday - this is similar to his progression in normal-length weeks. Metcalf has been cleared from the injury report.
29.*Calvin Ridley JAC at HOU
Note: Welcome back to the land of the living! Can repeat this week in this huge game against the Texans?
30.Deebo Samuel SF at SEA
31.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CAR
32.*Dalton Kincaid BUF at PHI
Note: Teammate Dawson Knox (wrist) won't resume practicing this week, so we could be looking for another couple of weeks with Kincaid as a high-volume target.
33.DeVonta Smith PHI vs. BUF
34.Nico Collins HOU vs. JAX
35.Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN
36.Isiah Pacheco KC at LV
37.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. CAR
Note: If Henry can't get it done this week ... well, it's not all on him, but it would portend a pretty grim finish to the season. ***Henry (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but listed as a full participant Thursday.***
38.*D'Andre Swift PHI vs. BUF
Note: ***Swift (ankle) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.***
39.Joe Mixon CIN vs. PIT
40.Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA
41.*Brian Robinson WAS at DAL
Note: ***Teammate Antonio Gibson is active, so I moved Robinson down a few slots.***
42.Chris Olave NO at ATL
43.*Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA
Note: Wilson is still dealing with an elbow issue and was limited on Tuesday, with the Jets playing on Friday. He's also dealing with a QB change from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle. I'm not convinced that this is an upgrade. Full practice Wednesday.
44.Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ
45.*Cooper Kupp LA at ARI
Note: Kupp (ankle) has a low right-ankle sprain and has a chance to play Sunday at Arizona. I'll move him back up if that classification improves to more than just a chance. ***Kupp was a full participant in Friday's practice and was cleared from the injury list.***
46.*Devin Singletary HOU vs. JAX
Note: ***Teammate Dameon Pierce (ankle) should return this week, but I'm guessing that Singletary has played himself ahead of Pierce.***
47.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO
48.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYG
49.*James Cook BUF at PHI
Note: Cook had 20 touches last week for the first time since Week 2.
50.*Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TB
Note: I've reconsidered my ranking of Taylor.
51.Jerome Ford CLE at DEN
52.*Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ
Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) was limited on Tuesday's injury report. Mostert has been cleared to play, and teammate De'Von Achane is inactive.
53.Kareem Hunt CLE at DEN
54.Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL
55.Adam Thielen CAR at TEN
56.George Kittle SF at SEA
57.*Chris Godwin TB at IND
Note: ***Godwin (knee/elbow) was limited in practice all week, but has been cleared from the injury list.***
58.*Romeo Doubs GB at DET
Note: Teammates Jayden Reed (chest), Christian Watson (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee) are dealing with injuries, with Watson looking the least serious and Wicks the most serious.
59.Diontae Johnson PIT at CIN
60.Jordan Addison MIN vs. CHI
61.Christian Kirk JAC at HOU
62.Gus Edwards BAL at LAC
63.Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE
64.Drake London ATL vs. NO
65.*Zay Flowers BAL at LAC
Note: ***Flowers (hip) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.***
66.*George Pickens PIT at CIN
Note: ***Pickens (shin) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
67.*Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF
Note: For the sixth week in a row, Lockett is dealing with a hamstring issue at the start of the week. Lockett was a full go at Tuesday's practice.
68.Amari Cooper CLE at DEN
69.*Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN
Note: Herbert (ankle) had 18 touches in his first game but struggled to produce. He could see a similar workload this week, with D'Onta Foreman nursing a sore ankle.
70.*AJ Dillon GB at DET
Note: Dillon was limited in practice Tuesday with a groin injury. But he still might have a heavy workload Thursday, because Aaron Jones (MCL) is highly unlikely to play, and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) is also hurt. Dillon will play, and Aaron Jones has been ruled out.
71.James Conner ARZ vs. LAR
72.*Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. SF
Note: Charbonnet is in line for a lot of work on Thursday night with Ken Walker (oblique) hurt, but it's a bad matchup against the Niners, followed by games against Dallas and the Niners again.
73.Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI
74.*Royce Freeman LA at ARI
Note: ***Still should get some work with Kyren Williams (ankle) back from IR.***
75.Chuba Hubbard CAR at TEN
76.Ty Chandler MIN vs. CHI
77.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. WAS
78.Sam LaPorta DET vs. GB
79.Dalton Schultz HOU vs. JAX
80.Robert Woods HOU vs. JAX
81.Demario Douglas NE at NYG
82.*Jayden Reed GB at DET
Note: Reed was added to the injury report Tuesday with chest soreness. He dealt with it during Sunday's game, but it was a bigger issue on Tuesday. Reed was a full participant Wednesday and was cleared from the injury report.
83.Tutu Atwell LA at ARI
84.*Odell Beckham BAL at LAC
Note: ***Beckham (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.***
85.Rashid Shaheed NO at ATL
86.Tyler Boyd CIN vs. PIT
87.Najee Harris PIT at CIN
88.Keaton Mitchell BAL at LAC
89.Rashee Rice KC at LV
90.Brandin Cooks DAL vs. WAS
91.Elijah Moore CLE at DEN

Kickers

1.Justin Tucker BAL at LAC
2.*Harrison Butker KC at LV
Note: Butker hasn't missed a kick yet this season - 19/19 on field goals, and 24/24 on extra points.
3.Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. WAS
4.Jake Elliott PHI vs. BUF
5.Cameron Dicker LAC vs. BAL
6.Tyler Bass BUF at PHI
7.Riley Patterson DET vs. GB
8.Jake Moody SF at SEA
9.*Jason Sanders MIA at NYJ
Note: Sanders missed a 50-yard attempt in the win over the Raiders.
10.*Younghoe Koo ATL vs. NO
Note: ***Koo (back) was cleared from the injury list on Friday.***
11.Brandon McManus JAC at HOU
12.Dustin Hopkins CLE at DEN
13.Matt Gay IND vs. TB
14.Matt Prater ARZ vs. LAR
15.*Jason Myers SEA vs. SF
Note: Myers missed a potential game-winning 55-yard kick on Sunday - after the Seahawks mismanaged the time at the end of the game.
16.Wil Lutz DEN vs. CLE
17.Daniel Carlson LV vs. KC
18.Matt Ammendola HOU vs. JAX
19.Chris Boswell PIT at CIN
20.Blake Grupe NO at ATL
21.Evan McPherson CIN vs. PIT
22.*Anders Carlson GB at DET
Note: Carlson has struggled recently, missing a field goal and an extra point in the win over the Chargers.
23.Joey Slye WAS at DAL
24.Cairo Santos CHI at MIN
25.Chase McLaughlin TB at IND
26.Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. MIA
27.Nick Folk TEN vs. CAR
28.Chad Ryland NE at NYG
29.Lucas Havrisik LA at ARI
30.Greg Joseph MIN vs. CHI
31.Eddy Pineiro CAR at TEN
32.*Randy Bullock NYG vs. NE
Note: ***Bullock officially was added to the active roster, ahead of Cade York.***
33.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. JAX

Defenses

1.*Dallas Cowboys vs. WAS
Note: Jayron Kearse is dealing with a back injury.
2.San Francisco 49ers at SEA
3.Cleveland Browns at DEN
4.Kansas City Chiefs at LV
5.*Miami Dolphins at NYJ
Note: The Dolphins get to face Tim Boyle taking over as the starter at QB.
6.New England Patriots at NYG
7.Tennessee Titans vs. CAR
8.Pittsburgh Steelers at CIN
9.Detroit Lions vs. GB
10.New York Giants vs. NE
11.Denver Broncos vs. CLE
12.Cincinnati Bengals vs. PIT
13.Baltimore Ravens at LAC
14.Philadelphia Eagles vs. BUF
15.New York Jets vs. MIA
16.Minnesota Vikings vs. CHI
17.New Orleans Saints at ATL
18.Indianapolis Colts vs. TB
19.Arizona Cardinals vs. LAR
20.Houston Texans vs. JAX
21.Atlanta Falcons vs. NO
22.Carolina Panthers at TEN
23.Los Angeles Rams at ARI
24.Jacksonville Jaguars at HOU
25.Buffalo Bills at PHI
26.Chicago Bears at MIN
27.Seattle Seahawks vs. SF
28.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at IND
29.Las Vegas Raiders vs. KC
30.*Green Bay Packers at DET
Note: Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is questionable, De'Vondre Campbell (neck) is questionable, Rudy Ford (biceps) is questionable, and Darnell Savage (calf) will not return this week.
31.*Los Angeles Chargers vs. BAL
Note: The Chargers just gave up a 300-yard passing day to Jordan Love.
32.Washington Commanders at DAL
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