Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update Complete

Week 13: KC vs. LV on Friday

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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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

Sunday Update Complete

Week 13: KC vs. LV on Friday

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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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 BAL
2.Lamar Jackson BAL vs. PHI
3.Joe Burrow CIN vs. PIT
4.*Josh Allen BUF vs. SF
Note: Allen could be playing in snowy conditions this week on Sunday night against the Niners. ***(Very) modest downgrade due to the weather conditions.***
5.*Jayden Daniels WAS vs. TEN
Note: In my opinion, Daniels had a better fantasy day than real life day, with the late miracle touchdown to McLaurin camouflaging an otherwise disappointing passing day.
6.*Kyler Murray ARZ at MIN
Note: The Cardinals surprised me with their Week 12 dud against Seattle.
7.Baker Mayfield TB at CAR
8.Patrick Mahomes KC vs. LV
9.*Justin Herbert LAC at ATL
Note: Herbert had an early rushing touchdown and it looked like it was going to be a high-scoring game, but his receivers' shortcomings limited his total output.
10.Kirk Cousins ATL vs. LAC
11.C.J. Stroud HOU at JAX
12.Jordan Love GB vs. MIA
13.*Matthew Stafford LA at NO
Note: This could be a get-well week for Stafford, not that he played badly against the Eagles, but he probably won't be under siege as much against the Saints.
14.*Jared Goff DET vs. CHI
Note: Starting tackle Taylor Decker (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday.
15.Russell Wilson PIT at CIN
16.*Bo Nix DEN vs. CLE
Note: Nix (back) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate - the Broncos play on Monday, so this was their first practice of the week. ***Nix had full practices Friday and Saturday and doesn't have an injury designation for Monday night.***
17.Sam Darnold MIN vs. ARI
18.Geno Smith SEA at NYJ
19.*Anthony Richardson IND at NE
Note: Richardson's line against the Colts is grisly, but as the Post Malone / Morgan Wallen song goes, he had some help. The Colts pass-catchers had multiple bad drops.
20.*Tua Tagovailoa MIA at GB
Note: Last week was the best that Tua and the Dolphins' offense has looked this season, even though Tyreek Hill and the running game still didn't get unlocked.
21.Caleb Williams CHI at DET
22.*Brock Purdy SF at BUF
Note: Purdy (shoulder) did some light throwing Monday and didn't have any issues, but the problems cropped back up last week on Thursday when he tried to ramp up his activity. Purdy only attempted two throws in the open portion of Wednesday's practice. ***Purdy upgraded to a full practice Friday and is expected to start Sunday night, though he's listed as questionable.***
23.Jameis Winston CLE at DEN
24.*Bryce Young CAR vs. TB
Note: Young is coming off of his best game when accounting for the degree of difficulty, and now he has a plus matchup against the Bucs. Can he actually be starter-worthy in SuperFlex leagues with a full schedule? I think so.
25.*Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. HOU
Note: Lawrence returned to practice Monday, and there's a chance he could play this week against the Texans, even if his shoulder needs surgery in the offseason. It's not yet set that Lawrence will return - he has had two limited practices so far. ***Coach Doug Pederson however said that Lawrence is having a good week of practice and is trending towards playing. ***Lawrence had a better practice Friday and looked more comfortable throwing.***
26.*Will Levis TEN at WAS
Note: Levis has been such a boom or bust player, but at least more 'booms' have been occurring recently. But his inability to avoid a pass rush is really concerning.
27.Derek Carr NO vs. LAR
28.Drake Maye NE vs. IND
29.*Cooper Rush DAL vs. NYG
Note: Rush (knee) was limited on Monday's practice estimate.
30.*Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. SEA
Note: The Jets shut down rumors that they might shut down Rodgers, and he will absolutely start this week.
31.*Drew Lock NYG at DAL
Note: Lock took extra snaps in practice due to Tommy DeVito tending to a forearm injury. It appears more likely that Lock will start ahead of DeVito, but there are conflicting reports and that's not guaranteed.
32.*Aidan O'Connell LV at KC
Note: O'Connell (thumb) has been designated to return from the IR, and he could be in line to start over Desmond Ridder on Friday, with Gardner Minshew out for the season. O'Connell was activated from IR and officially named the starter for Friday.
33.*Brandon Allen SF at BUF
Note: Allen could be playing in snowy conditions this week on Sunday night against the Bills. This is assuming of course that Brock Purdy (shoulder) is unable to go.
34.*Tommy DeVito NYG at DAL
Note: DeVito was limited in Tuesday's practice with a forearm injury, and isn't 100 percent certain to play Thursday against the Cowboys. DeVito (forearm) appears less likely to start this week, but it's not fully settled yet.
35.*Desmond Ridder LV at KC
Note: It looks like Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be ready to return this week and start ahead of Ridder, with Gardner Minshew out for the season.
36.*Mac Jones JAC vs. HOU
Note: Teammate Trevor Lawrence could return this week.
37.*Gardner Minshew LV at KC
Note: Minshew broke his collarbone in the loss to the Broncos and is out for the season. Minshew was officially placed on IR.

Running Backs

1.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. LAC
2.Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. CHI
3.Saquon Barkley PHI at BAL
4.Derrick Henry BAL vs. PHI
5.Joe Mixon HOU at JAX
6.Alvin Kamara NO vs. LAR
7.*Josh Jacobs GB vs. MIA
Note: Jacobs briefly left against the Niners with cramping, only to return later.
8.Kyren Williams LA at NO
9.De'Von Achane MIA at GB
10.Aaron Jones MIN vs. ARI
11.Kenneth Walker SEA at NYJ
12.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. TB
Note: Hubbard remains the Panthers' lead back - Jonathon Brooks saw just two carries last week.
13.Christian McCaffrey SF at BUF
14.*James Conner ARZ at MIN
Note: Conner was stifled by the Seahawks last week, and has a tough matchup against the Vikings this week. ***Conner signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals.***
15.*David Montgomery DET vs. CHI
Note: Montgomery (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's walk-through. The Lions have the first Thursday game, so there's little time for Montgomery to fully heal. That said, coach Dan Campbell said he felt good about Montgomery's chances of playing Thursday. Montgomery fully practiced Wednesday. The Lions still list him as questionable, but it appears that he will play.
16.Jonathan Taylor IND at NE
17.James Cook BUF vs. SF
18.*Tony Pollard TEN at WAS
Note: Teammate Tyjae Spears (concussion) is practicing this week, so it appears likely that Pollard will have to split the workload again this week.
19.Chase Brown CIN vs. PIT
20.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. SEA
Note: Hall popped up on the injury list Wednesday with a knee issue. Hall returned to a limited practice Thursday. His status against the Seahawks on Sunday remains uncertain. ***Hall fully practiced Friday - he's listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
21.Najee Harris PIT at CIN
22.Bucky Irving TB at CAR
23.*Rico Dowdle DAL vs. NYG
Note: Dowdle will get one key offensive lineman back in Tyler Smith (ankle), but Zack Martin (ankle) will miss another game.
24.*Tyrone Tracy NYG at DAL
Note: Tracy lost another fumble, this time on a direct snap play in the red zone. He played later in the game, but Devin Singletary got an easy touchdown instead of him.
25.*Kareem Hunt KC vs. LV
Note: If Pacheco plays I'll probably downgrade Hunt by 5-10 spots. Pacheco has been activated from the IR.
26.Rachaad White TB at CAR
27.Nick Chubb CLE at DEN
28.*Gus Edwards LAC at ATL
Note: Teammate J.K. Dobbins left Monday night with a knee injury. Dobbins will miss some time with a sprained MCL, so Edwards is lined up to start in the near term.
29.*Brian Robinson WAS vs. TEN
Note: Robinson twice left Sunday's loss against the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, and wasn't able to return the second time. Robinson has been limited for the first two days of practice. ***Robinson upgraded to a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
30.*D'Andre Swift CHI at DET
Note: OL Ryan Bates (concussion) won't play Thursday, making a tough task for Swift a little tougher.
31.Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. IND
32.*Isiah Pacheco KC vs. LV
Note: Pacheco (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. It's more likely that he returns this week after sitting out in Week 12. Pacheco has officially been activated off IR, so the presumption is he'll play. I'll be honest - I don't really know how much he'll play in this first week back. I have a chance to activate him in one league and I'm leaning towards doing it over Jauan Jennings as a flex.
33.*Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. TEN
Note: McNichols should be in line for more carries this week, perhaps as a lead back if both Brian Robinson (ankle) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) are out. Chris Rodriguez has been signed from the practice squad as potential competition. ***Ekeler is out, but it looks like Robinson will play.***
34.*Ameer Abdullah LV at KC
Note: Downgraded a couple of slots with the possibility that Alexander Mattison (ankle) returns. ***Nevermind, Mattison is out after all.***
35.Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN
36.*Tank Bigsby JAC vs. HOU
Note: Bigsby (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
37.Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. LAC
38.Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE
39.Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU
40.Justice Hill BAL vs. PHI
41.*Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. TEN
Note: The Commanders signed Rodriguez from their practice squad to their active roster. Both Brian Robinson (ankle) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) are nursing injuries. ***Ekeler is out, but it looks like Robinson will play.***
42.Roschon Johnson CHI at DET
43.Ray Davis BUF vs. SF
44.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at BAL
45.Cam Akers MIN vs. ARI
46.Devin Singletary NYG at DAL
47.*Tyjae Spears TEN at WAS
Note: Spears (concussion) was limited Wednesday and had a full practice Thursday. ***Spears fully practiced again Friday; he's listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
48.Zach Charbonnet SEA at NYJ
49.Trey Benson ARZ at MIN
50.Jerome Ford CLE at DEN
51.Jaylen Wright MIA at GB
52.Braelon Allen NYJ vs. SEA
53.*Jonathon Brooks CAR vs. TB
Note: Brooks only had two carries and five snaps in his debut.
54.Audric Estime DEN vs. CLE
55.Dameon Pierce HOU at JAX
56.Jordan Mason SF at BUF
57.Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. CLE
58.Samaje Perine KC vs. LV
59.Tyler Goodson IND at NE
60.Antonio Gibson NE vs. IND
61.Blake Corum LA at NO
62.Ty Johnson BUF vs. SF
63.*Raheem Mostert MIA at GB
Note: Mostert appears to have been surpassed by Jaylen Wright.
64.Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. PHI
65.Khalil Herbert CIN vs. PIT
66.Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG
67.*Kimani Vidal LAC at ATL
Note: Vidal has been a healthy scratch lately, but with J.K. Dobbins hurt, he'll probably be back in the picture.
68.Julius Chestnut TEN at WAS
69.*Alexander Mattison LV at KC
Note: Mattison (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice. Mattison was limited all week and is listed as questionable. ***Inactive.***
70.*Zamir White LV at KC
Note: White (quad) did not practice to open the week on Tuesday. White has been ruled out.
71.*J.K. Dobbins LAC at ATL
Note: Dobbins suffered a knee injury late in the first half on Monday night and didn't return. Dobbins has a sprained MCL and is expected to miss some time. ***Dobbins has been placed on IR by the Chargers and will miss at least four weeks.***
72.*Austin Ekeler WAS vs. TEN
Note: Ekeler sustained his second concussion of the season on a kick return at the end of the game. No practices so far this week. ***Placed on IR by the Commanders.***

Wide Receivers

1.Nico Collins HOU at JAX
2.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT
3.A.J. Brown PHI at BAL
4.*Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI
Note: St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant on Tuesday but plans to play in Thursday morning's game. St. Brown fully practiced Wednesday and is listed as questionable.
5.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. ARI
6.Puka Nacua LA at NO
7.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NYG
Note: Lamb (back/foot) was limited in Tuesday's practice.
8.Cooper Kupp LA at NO
9.George Pickens PIT at CIN
10.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE
11.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. TEN
12.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. SEA
13.Mike Evans TB at CAR
14.*Tyreek Hill MIA at GB
Note: Hill sat out Tuesday's practice due to a personal issue. No injury designation.
15.Tee Higgins CIN vs. PIT
16.*DK Metcalf SEA at NYJ
Note: Metcalf (shoulder) has not yet practiced this week. ***The Seahawks cleared Metcalf from the injury list Friday.***
17.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at NYJ
18.*Malik Nabers NYG at DAL
Note: Will the squeaky wheel get the grease? Will it matter given who is throwing to Nabers?
19.Khalil Shakir BUF vs. SF
20.*Drake London ATL vs. LAC
Note: London was added to the injury report mid-week with a hip injury. ***London has been cleared from the injury list.***
21.Zay Flowers BAL vs. PHI
22.DJ Moore CHI at DET
23.Michael Pittman IND at NE
24.Marvin Harrison ARZ at MIN
25.*Jerry Jeudy CLE at DEN
Note: Are we still doing the Revenge Game thing? If so, this feels like an actual revenge game.
26.*Calvin Ridley TEN at WAS
Note: Ridley (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday but fully practiced Thursday.
27.Jaylen Waddle MIA at GB
28.Davante Adams NYJ vs. SEA
29.Jordan Addison MIN vs. ARI
30.Ladd McConkey LAC at ATL
31.*Jayden Reed GB vs. MIA
Note: Teammate Romeo Doubs (concussion) has been ruled out.
32.*Darnell Mooney ATL vs. LAC
Note: Mooney left before the bye week with a hamstring injury. Mooney was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
33.DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. LV
34.Keenan Allen CHI at DET
35.Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU
36.Deebo Samuel SF at BUF
37.Jakobi Meyers LV at KC
38.*Jauan Jennings SF at BUF
Note: ***Jennings looks like he'll get Brock Purdy back this week, but the game Sunday night will be played in cold and snowy conditions.***
39.*Jameson Williams DET vs. CHI
Note: Williams might merit an extra target with Kalif Raymond (foot) placed on IR.
40.*Christian Watson GB vs. MIA
Note: Watson had a horrendous drop right before halftime on a play that was almost certain to go for a touchdown.
41.*Alec Pierce IND at NE
Note: Pierce could be in line for more targets if Josh Downs (shoulder) is unable to play. Pierce has injury issues of his own, sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot issue. ***Pierce fully practiced Friday and is expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.***
42.Elijah Moore CLE at DEN
43.Tank Dell HOU at JAX
44.Xavier Legette CAR vs. TB
45.*Adam Thielen CAR vs. TB
Note: Jalen Coker (quad) has been ruled out again this week.
46.Rome Odunze CHI at DET
47.Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at DAL
48.Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO vs. LAR
49.Amari Cooper BUF vs. SF
50.Rashod Bateman BAL vs. PHI
51.Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at WAS
52.Devaughn Vele DEN vs. CLE
53.*DeMario Douglas NE vs. IND
Note: ***Douglas (foot) was limited in all three practices this week. He's listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
54.Quentin Johnston LAC at ATL
55.*Noah Brown WAS vs. TEN
Note: Brown (knee) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice. ***Brown fully practiced Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
56.Michael Wilson ARZ at MIN
57.John Metchie HOU at JAX
58.Kayshon Boutte NE vs. IND
59.*Tyler Lockett SEA at NYJ
Note: Lockett (knee) has not practiced yet this week. ***Lockett was cleared from the injury list Friday.***
60.Jalen Nailor MIN vs. ARI
61.JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. LV
62.*Brandin Cooks DAL vs. NYG
Note: Cooks (knee) was activated from IR and has no injury designation for Thursday's game.
63.*Keon Coleman BUF vs. SF
Note: Will Coleman come back after the bye? Coleman (wrist) has been limited in practice so far this week and will be listed as questionable.
64.*DeVonta Smith PHI at BAL
Note: Sat out Sunday night with a hamstring injury - that he was ruled out early in the week concerns me for his status this week. Smith sat out practice Wednesday and upgraded to a limited practice Thursday. ***Smith will go through the paces before Sunday's game, but it's looking pessimistic that he'll be available to play.***
65.*Josh Downs IND at NE
Note: Downs is week-to-week with a shoulder injury suffered against the Lions. Downs did not practice Thursday. ***Downs has been ruled out for this week.***
66.*Cedric Tillman CLE at DEN
Note: Tillman (concussion) was deemed a non-participant in Thursday's practice, the Browns' first practice of the week. ***Tillman has been ruled out for Monday night.***

Tight Ends

1.Brock Bowers LV at KC
2.Trey McBride ARZ at MIN
3.George Kittle SF at BUF
4.Cade Otton TB at CAR
5.Evan Engram JAC vs. HOU
6.*Mark Andrews BAL vs. PHI
Note: ***Teammate Charlie Kolar has been placed on IR with a broken forearm.***
7.Taysom Hill NO vs. LAR
8.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. ARI
Note: ***Teammate Josh Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out.***
9.Jonnu Smith MIA at GB
10.Travis Kelce KC vs. LV
11.*Sam LaPorta DET vs. CHI
Note: LaPorta might merit an extra target or two with Kalif Raymond (foot) out.
12.Dalton Schultz HOU at JAX
13.David Njoku CLE at DEN
14.Dallas Goedert PHI at BAL
15.Pat Freiermuth PIT at CIN
16.*Cole Kmet CHI at DET
Note: Kmet seems to be more of a priority the last two weeks.
17.Kyle Pitts ATL vs. LAC
18.Zach Ertz WAS vs. TEN
19.*Will Dissly LAC at ATL
Note: Dissly (groin) was listed as a limited participant Thursday. ***Dissly has been cleared from the injury list.***
20.Noah Gray KC vs. LV
21.Tucker Kraft GB vs. MIA
22.*Dawson Knox BUF vs. SF
Note: ***Teammate Dalton Kincaid (knee) has been ruled out.***
23.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at WAS
24.Hunter Henry NE vs. IND
25.Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. SEA
26.Luke Schoonmaker DAL vs. NYG
27.*Noah Fant SEA at NYJ
Note: Fant (groin) fully practiced Wednesday.
28.Mike Gesicki CIN vs. PIT
29.Isaiah Likely BAL vs. PHI
30.*Theo Johnson NYG at DAL
Note: Johnson (back) has been limited through the first two practices of the week.
31.Juwan Johnson NO vs. LAR
32.Davis Allen LA at NO
33.Brenton Strange JAC vs. HOU
34.AJ Barner SEA at NYJ
35.*Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. SF
Note: Kincaid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night.
36.*Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. TB
Note: Sanders (neck) was briefly hospitalized after getting carted off, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. Ruled out this week.
37.*Jake Ferguson DAL vs. NYG
Note: Ferguson (concussion) did not practice Tuesday and could be at risk of missing another game. Ferguson has been ruled out.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. LAC
2.Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. CHI
3.Saquon Barkley PHI at BAL
4.Derrick Henry BAL vs. PHI
5.Nico Collins HOU at JAX
6.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT
7.Joe Mixon HOU at JAX
8.Alvin Kamara NO vs. LAR
9.A.J. Brown PHI at BAL
10.*Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. CHI
Note: St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant on Tuesday but plans to play in Thursday morning's game. St. Brown fully practiced Wednesday and is listed as questionable.
11.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. ARI
12.Puka Nacua LA at NO
13.*Josh Jacobs GB vs. MIA
Note: Jacobs briefly left against the Niners with cramping, only to return later.
14.Kyren Williams LA at NO
15.De'Von Achane MIA at GB
16.*CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NYG
Note: Lamb (back/foot) was limited in Tuesday's practice.
17.Cooper Kupp LA at NO
18.George Pickens PIT at CIN
19.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE
20.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. TEN
21.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. SEA
22.Mike Evans TB at CAR
23.*Drake London ATL vs. LAC
Note: London was added to the injury report mid-week with a hip injury. ***London has been cleared from the injury list.***
24.Aaron Jones MIN vs. ARI
25.Kenneth Walker SEA at NYJ
26.*Tyreek Hill MIA at GB
Note: Hill sat out Tuesday's practice due to a personal issue. No injury designation.
27.Tee Higgins CIN vs. PIT
28.*DK Metcalf SEA at NYJ
Note: Metcalf (shoulder) has not yet practiced this week. ***The Seahawks cleared Metcalf from the injury list Friday.***
29.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. TB
Note: Hubbard remains the Panthers' lead back - Jonathon Brooks saw just two carries last week.
30.Christian McCaffrey SF at BUF
31.Brock Bowers LV at KC
32.Trey McBride ARZ at MIN
33.*James Conner ARZ at MIN
Note: Conner was stifled by the Seahawks last week, and has a tough matchup against the Vikings this week. ***Conner signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals.***
34.Jonathan Taylor IND at NE
35.James Cook BUF vs. SF
36.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at NYJ
37.*Malik Nabers NYG at DAL
Note: Will the squeaky wheel get the grease? Will it matter given who is throwing to Nabers?
38.Khalil Shakir BUF vs. SF
39.Marvin Harrison ARZ at MIN
40.*Jerry Jeudy CLE at DEN
Note: Are we still doing the Revenge Game thing? If so, this feels like an actual revenge game.
41.Zay Flowers BAL vs. PHI
42.DJ Moore CHI at DET
43.George Kittle SF at BUF
44.Cade Otton TB at CAR
45.*Calvin Ridley TEN at WAS
Note: Ridley (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday but fully practiced Thursday.
46.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. SEA
Note: Hall popped up on the injury list Wednesday with a knee issue. Hall returned to a limited practice Thursday. His status against the Seahawks on Sunday remains uncertain. ***Hall fully practiced Friday - he's listed as questionable but is expected to play.***
47.Najee Harris PIT at CIN
48.*Kareem Hunt KC vs. LV
Note: If Pacheco plays I'll probably downgrade Hunt by 5-10 spots. Pacheco has been activated from the IR.
49.*Tony Pollard TEN at WAS
Note: Teammate Tyjae Spears (concussion) is practicing this week, so it appears likely that Pollard will have to split the workload again this week.
50.Bucky Irving TB at CAR
51.Jaylen Waddle MIA at GB
52.Davante Adams NYJ vs. SEA
53.Jordan Addison MIN vs. ARI
54.Evan Engram JAC vs. HOU
55.*Mark Andrews BAL vs. PHI
Note: ***Teammate Charlie Kolar has been placed on IR with a broken forearm.***
56.Taysom Hill NO vs. LAR
57.*Tyrone Tracy NYG at DAL
Note: Tracy lost another fumble, this time on a direct snap play in the red zone. He played later in the game, but Devin Singletary got an easy touchdown instead of him.
58.*David Montgomery DET vs. CHI
Note: Montgomery (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's walk-through. The Lions have the first Thursday game, so there's little time for Montgomery to fully heal. That said, coach Dan Campbell said he felt good about Montgomery's chances of playing Thursday. Montgomery fully practiced Wednesday. The Lions still list him as questionable, but it appears that he will play.
59.Chase Brown CIN vs. PIT
60.Michael Pittman IND at NE
61.Ladd McConkey LAC at ATL
62.*Jayden Reed GB vs. MIA
Note: Teammate Romeo Doubs (concussion) has been ruled out.
63.DeAndre Hopkins KC vs. LV
64.*Jauan Jennings SF at BUF
Note: ***Jennings looks like he'll get Brock Purdy back this week, but the game Sunday night will be played in cold and snowy conditions.***
65.Keenan Allen CHI at DET
66.Rachaad White TB at CAR
67.Nick Chubb CLE at DEN
68.*Rico Dowdle DAL vs. NYG
Note: Dowdle will get one key offensive lineman back in Tyler Smith (ankle), but Zack Martin (ankle) will miss another game.
69.*Gus Edwards LAC at ATL
Note: Teammate J.K. Dobbins left Monday night with a knee injury. Dobbins will miss some time with a sprained MCL, so Edwards is lined up to start in the near term.
70.Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. IND
71.*D'Andre Swift CHI at DET
Note: OL Ryan Bates (concussion) won't play Thursday, making a tough task for Swift a little tougher.
72.*Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. TEN
Note: McNichols should be in line for more carries this week, perhaps as a lead back if both Brian Robinson (ankle) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) are out. Chris Rodriguez has been signed from the practice squad as potential competition. ***Ekeler is out, but it looks like Robinson will play.***
73.Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU
74.Deebo Samuel SF at BUF
75.Jakobi Meyers LV at KC
76.*Jameson Williams DET vs. CHI
Note: Williams might merit an extra target with Kalif Raymond (foot) placed on IR.
77.*Christian Watson GB vs. MIA
Note: Watson had a horrendous drop right before halftime on a play that was almost certain to go for a touchdown.
78.Elijah Moore CLE at DEN
79.Tank Dell HOU at JAX
80.Xavier Legette CAR vs. TB
81.Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN
82.*Ameer Abdullah LV at KC
Note: Downgraded a couple of slots with the possibility that Alexander Mattison (ankle) returns. ***Nevermind, Mattison is out after all.***
83.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. ARI
Note: ***Teammate Josh Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out.***
84.Jonnu Smith MIA at GB
85.Travis Kelce KC vs. LV
86.*Adam Thielen CAR vs. TB
Note: Jalen Coker (quad) has been ruled out again this week.
87.*Alec Pierce IND at NE
Note: Pierce could be in line for more targets if Josh Downs (shoulder) is unable to play. Pierce has injury issues of his own, sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot issue. ***Pierce fully practiced Friday and is expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.***
88.Rome Odunze CHI at DET
89.*Tank Bigsby JAC vs. HOU
Note: Bigsby (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
90.Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. LAC
91.Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE
92.Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU
93.Justice Hill BAL vs. PHI

Kickers

1.Chris Boswell PIT at CIN
2.Jake Bates DET vs. CHI
3.*Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAX
Note: After setting an NFL record for most 50+ field goals, Fairbairn shockingly missed a game-tying kick from only 28 yards out.
4.Justin Tucker BAL vs. PHI
5.Cameron Dicker LAC at ATL
6.Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. NYG
7.Tyler Bass BUF vs. SF
8.Jake Moody SF at BUF
9.Chase McLaughlin TB at CAR
10.*Joshua Karty LA at NO
Note: Karty suffered another miss, this time from 47 yards out.
11.Jason Myers SEA at NYJ
12.Brandon McManus GB vs. MIA
13.John Parker Romo MIN vs. ARI
14.Evan McPherson CIN vs. PIT
15.*Younghoe Koo ATL vs. LAC
Note: Koo was limited Thursday with a hip issue. ***Koo is expected to play Sunday, but the Falcons elevated Riley Patterson from the practice squad just in case.***
16.Jason Sanders MIA at GB
17.Jake Elliott PHI at BAL
18.Blake Grupe NO vs. LAR
19.*Nick Folk TEN at WAS
Note: Folk made two 50+ yard field goals last week and is perfect on six attempts from that distance this season.
20.*Matthew Wright KC vs. LV
Note: Wright has been called up from the Chiefs' practice squad for Friday's game.
21.Matt Gay IND at NE
22.Wil Lutz DEN vs. CLE
23.Chad Ryland ARZ at MIN
24.Cam Little JAC vs. HOU
25.Daniel Carlson LV at KC
26.*Zane Gonzalez WAS vs. TEN
Note: Gonzalez will likely replace the injured Austin Seibert (groin), who has been placed on IR.
27.Anders Carlson NYJ vs. SEA
28.Dustin Hopkins CLE at DEN
29.Joey Slye NE vs. IND
30.Graham Gano NYG at DAL
31.*Cairo Santos CHI at DET
Note: Santos had another kick blocked this week.
32.Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. TB
33.Matt Prater ARZ at MIN
34.*Austin Seibert WAS vs. TEN
Note: Seibert played a starring role in 'the worst special teams day ever' (h/t Joe Davis), missing two extra points and a field goal that barely got above the line of players. He has since been placed on IR with a hip injury.
35.*Spencer Shrader KC vs. LV
Note: Shrader missed practice Tuesday with a hamstring injury. The Chiefs signed Matthew Wright to their practice squad. Shrader has been ruled out for Friday.

Defenses

1.*Kansas City Chiefs vs. LV
Note: Probably will be facing Aidan O'Connell on Friday.
2.Denver Broncos vs. CLE
3.Houston Texans at JAX
4.Detroit Lions vs. CHI
5.Minnesota Vikings vs. ARI
6.Buffalo Bills vs. SF
7.Seattle Seahawks at NYJ
8.*Dallas Cowboys vs. NYG
Note: The Cowboys' defense showed signs of life last week and now draws the Giants.
9.Washington Commanders vs. TEN
10.Indianapolis Colts at NE
11.Green Bay Packers vs. MIA
12.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR
13.Cleveland Browns at DEN
14.Miami Dolphins at GB
15.Philadelphia Eagles at BAL
16.Los Angeles Rams at NO
17.Pittsburgh Steelers at CIN
18.New England Patriots vs. IND
19.New York Giants at DAL
20.New York Jets vs. SEA
21.Baltimore Ravens vs. PHI
22.Arizona Cardinals at MIN
23.New Orleans Saints vs. LAR
24.San Francisco 49ers at BUF
25.Los Angeles Chargers at ATL
26.Atlanta Falcons vs. LAC
27.Chicago Bears at DET
28.Tennessee Titans at WAS
29.Las Vegas Raiders at KC
30.Carolina Panthers vs. TB
31.Cincinnati Bengals vs. PIT
32.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU
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