Weekly Rankings: Week 4 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 4 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update Complete. I'll be on the road two hours before kickoff - please check our latest news page for any potential changes.

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

Sunday Update Complete. I'll be on the road two hours before kickoff - please check our latest news page for any potential changes.

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. WAS
2.Josh Allen BUF vs. MIA
3.Justin Herbert LAC vs. LV
4.*Patrick Mahomes KC at NYJ
Note: Mahomes appear to get his ankle rolled at the end of the first half, but he emerged Monday with no injury concerns. Mahomes had a full practice Wednesday.
5.*Tua Tagovailoa MIA at BUF
Note: No Waddle, no problem.
6.Lamar Jackson BAL at CLE
7.Kirk Cousins MIN at CAR
8.Jared Goff DET at GB
9.Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. ATL
10.*Joe Burrow CIN at TEN
Note: Burrow (calf) was able to grind through the win on Monday night, averaging just 5.3 yards per attempt on 49 attempts. Burrow was a full participant in Wednesday's walk-through, and put in a full practice Thursday. ***Burrow has been cleared from the injury list.***
11.Matthew Stafford LA at IND
12.Dak Prescott DAL vs. NE
13.Russell Wilson DEN at CHI
14.*Anthony Richardson IND vs. LAR
Note: Though Richardson had a full practice Wednesday, he hasn't yet been cleared from the concussion protocol. Presuming he does get cleared, I will probably have him around 15-17. He once again put in a full practice Thursday, but we haven't received notification of him getting cleared from the protocol. ***Richardson has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will start.***
15.Geno Smith SEA at NYG
16.Brock Purdy SF vs. ARI
17.*Jordan Love GB vs. DET
Note: I'm giving Love a chance ... at least for a tiny bump up. I still don't like the matchup on short rest.
18.Daniel Jones NYG vs. SEA
19.*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. PIT
Note: Seemingly improving each week - he was superb in Week 3's upset win over the Jaguars.
20.Justin Fields CHI vs. DEN
21.*Bryce Young CAR vs. MIN
Note: Young (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is on target to return this week, in a pretty good matchup against the Vikings.
22.*Derek Carr NO vs. TB
Note: Carr suffered a sprained AC joint in his shoulder and is considered 'week-to-week' and unlikely to play this week against the Bucs. Carr was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Carr had a full practice Friday and reportedly looked sharp - the Saints are now optimistic that he can play.***
23.Kenny Pickett PIT at HOU
24.Baker Mayfield TB at NO
25.*Sam Howell WAS at PHI
Note: Howell was under siege all day, but he was also slow to get ride of the ball and made numerous bad decisions.
26.Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. CIN
27.Desmond Ridder ATL at JAX
28.Joshua Dobbs ARZ at SF
29.Mac Jones NE at DAL
30.*Aidan O'Connell LV at LAC
Note: ***It looks as if O'Connell and not Brian Hoyer will start with Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) out, according to Ian Rapoport.***
31.*Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE vs. BAL
Note: ***Getting the start with Deshaun Watson ruled out.***
32.*Zach Wilson NYJ vs. KC
Note: The Jets went and got a veteran backup for Wilson - Trevor Siemian.
33.Taysom Hill NO vs. TB
34.*Jameis Winston NO vs. TB
Note: Winston is likely starting this week with Derek Carr (shoulder) week-to-week. ***In a bit of a surprise, the Saints are now optimistic that Carr can play after he had a full practice on Friday.***
35.*Brian Hoyer LV at LAC
Note: Hoyer would be next in line if Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) can't play this week. ***Jimmy G has been ruled out. The Raiders haven't yet announced whether it'll be Hoyer or O'Connell that will start. Ian Rapoport suggests that it's O'Connell that will start.***
36.*Gardner Minshew IND vs. LAR
Note: ***Teammate Anthony Richardson has been cleared to start.***
37.*Andy Dalton CAR vs. MIN
Note: Dalton threw it a whopping 58 times in the loss to the Seahawks as the Panthers tried to catch up between false starts in the second half. Dalton will revert to backup duties with Bryce Young on target to return this week.
38.*Deshaun Watson CLE vs. BAL
Note: Watson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice to rest his throwing shoulder. He also had his reps capped on Thursday. ***Watson's reps were capped once again on Friday, but he's expected to play. The Browns did elevate PJ Walker from the practice squad just in case they need a third quarterback. RULED OUT. DTR will start.***
39.*Jimmy Garoppolo LV at LAC
Note: Garoppolo has been placed in the concussion protocol. Brian Hoyer and Aidan O'Connell are the backups. Garoppolo did not practice Wednesday, and put in a limited practice Thursday. ***Garoppolo has been ruled out for Week 4.***

Running Backs

1.Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI
2.Tony Pollard DAL vs. NE
3.Kenneth Walker SEA at NYG
4.Bijan Robinson ATL at JAX
5.Travis Etienne JAC vs. ATL
6.D'Andre Swift PHI vs. WAS
7.Raheem Mostert MIA at BUF
8.*Javonte Williams DEN at CHI
Note: Williams was a bright spot in the disaster against the Dolphins.
9.*Zack Moss IND vs. LAR
Note: The 122 rushing yards against the Ravens were great, but what really caught my eye was the wheel-route touchdown reception. I didn't think that was in his toolbag. ***Teammate Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is ramping up his workouts and aiming to return from the PUP list next week.***
10.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. CIN
Note: Henry (toe) couldn't get going against the Browns, nor could anyone else against the Titans. Their offensive issues could drag him down for most of the season.
11.Josh Jacobs LV at LAC
12.Brian Robinson WAS at PHI
13.*James Conner ARZ at SF
Note: Conner was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury. Full practice Thursday - it appears that Conner is going to get a lot of maintenance on Wednesday practices this season.
14.Alexander Mattison MIN at CAR
15.Joe Mixon CIN at TEN
16.James Cook BUF vs. MIA
17.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE at DAL
Note: Stevenson had two bad drops and was the less efficient of the two Pats running backs on the ground in the win over the Jets.
18.*Aaron Jones GB vs. DET
Note: Jones (hamstring) was listed as limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice. The Packers play on Thursday. Jones continued to be limited at practice and is listed as questionable. The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Jones is expected to play. He'll be running behind a line that will be missing David Bakhtiari (knee) and Elgton Jenkins (knee) - perhaps all season for Bakhtiari.
19.*Jerome Ford CLE vs. BAL
Note: Ford was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a sore shoulder. Full practice on Thursday.
20.*Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB
Note: Kamara was reinstated from his suspension on Monday.
21.*Kyren Williams LA at IND
Note: Williams had a disappointing game, with the Rams abandoning the run on Monday night.
22.*David Montgomery DET at GB
Note: Montgomery (thigh) was limited at Tuesday's walk-through. Coach Dan Campbell is 'starting to feel pretty good' about Montgomery's availability. If he is cleared from the injury report, Montgomery will go up to somewhere around 20th. If he's a game-time decision, then it'll be closer to 30th. Montgomery is expected to play.
23.De'Von Achane MIA at BUF
24.*Miles Sanders CAR vs. MIN
Note: Sanders (groin) has been limited at practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Sanders did not practice Friday and is 'truly questionable.'***
25.*Dameon Pierce HOU vs. PIT
Note: Pierce hasn't gotten unlocked on the ground, going 14-31-1 last week. The Texans are missing four starting offensive linemen.
26.*Joshua Kelley LAC vs. LV
Note: Kelley couldn't come through in a great spot, rushing 11 times for 12 yards, and failing on a big fourth-down run in the fourth quarter. ***Austin Ekeler is listed as doubtful after three limited practices this week.***
27.Najee Harris PIT at HOU
28.Rachaad White TB at NO
29.Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. WAS
30.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at GB
31.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. KC
Note: Hall (knee) had a full practice on Thursday.
32.Matt Breida NYG vs. SEA
33.Jaylen Warren PIT at HOU
34.*Isiah Pacheco KC at NYJ
Note: Pacheco (hamstring) had 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown despite entering the game as questionable last week.
35.Tyler Allgeier ATL at JAX
36.Roschon Johnson CHI vs. DEN
37.Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. MIN
38.Tyjae Spears TEN vs. CIN
39.*Gus Edwards BAL at CLE
Note: Edwards exited last week's game while being evaluated for a concussion. Edwards is not in the concussion protocol and was able to practice Wednesday.
40.*Zach Charbonnet SEA at NYG
Note: Charbonnet is starting to get more snaps, getting nine carries in the win over the Panthers.
41.Ezekiel Elliott NE at DAL
42.Khalil Herbert CHI vs. DEN
43.*Antonio Gibson WAS at PHI
Note: Gibson lost another fumble in the loss to the Bills.
44.Jerick McKinnon KC at NYJ
45.Samaje Perine DEN at CHI
46.Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. KC
47.*AJ Dillon GB vs. DET
Note: Dillon was losing snaps to practice squad back Patrick Taylor in the fourth quarter of the comeback win against the Saints. Moved down with Aaron Jones expected to return.
48.Tank Bigsby JAC vs. ATL
49.*Kareem Hunt CLE vs. BAL
Note: Hunt (ribs/groin) did not practice Wednesday but upgraded to a limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
50.Gary Brightwell NYG vs. SEA
51.*Justice Hill BAL at CLE
Note: Hill (foot/toe) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. ***Full practice Friday - it looks as if he'll play.***
52.Tony Jones NO vs. TB
53.*Isaiah Spiller LAC vs. LV
Note: ***Teammate Austin Ekeler is listed as doubtful.***
54.*Kendre Miller NO vs. TB
Note: The Saints eased Miller into the mix, having him split snaps with Tony Jones, and now Alvin Kamara is back.
55.Sean Tucker TB at NO
56.Damien Harris BUF vs. MIA
57.*Cam Akers MIN at CAR
Note: The Vikings plan to have Akers active this week.
58.Devin Singletary HOU vs. PIT
59.*Boston Scott PHI vs. WAS
Note: Scott (concussion) has been a full participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
60.Jordan Mason SF vs. ARI
61.Rico Dowdle DAL vs. NE
62.Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at NYJ
63.*Melvin Gordon BAL at CLE
Note: Gordon reverted back to the practice squad, by rule, on Monday. But he's a good bet to get elevated again this week with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill both in question this week. ***Gordon has been elevated again, but it looks like both Edwards and Hill will play.***
64.Pierre Strong CLE vs. BAL
65.*Craig Reynolds DET at GB
Note: Snaps should go way down with Montgomery returning.
66.Zamir White LV at LAC
67.Latavius Murray BUF vs. MIA
68.Deuce Vaughn DAL vs. NE
69.Michael Carter NYJ vs. KC
70.Ty Chandler MIN at CAR
71.Elijah Dotson LAC vs. LV
72.Emanuel Wilson GB vs. DET
73.Ronnie Rivers LA at IND
74.*Rashaad Penny PHI vs. WAS
Note: Penny was active but didn't play a single snap in Week 3.
75.*Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at JAX
Note: ***Patterson (thigh) is listed as questionable.***
76.*Elijah Mitchell SF vs. ARI
Note: ***Mitchell missed practice Friday and is listed as questionable. Adam Schefter reports that Mitchell is not expected to play.***
77.*Salvon Ahmed MIA at BUF
Note: Ahmed (groin) was limited to begin the week. ***Three limited practices, listed as questionable.***
78.*Keaontay Ingram ARZ at SF
Note: Ingram (neck) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Sat out practice Friday and is listed as questionable.***
79.*Patrick Taylor at
Note: Taylor played 29 snaps on Sunday and was on the field for a good stretch of the second half when the Packers made their comeback against the Saints. He's reverted back to the practice squad, but I suspect that they'll add him full-time to the roster. With Aaron Jones playing, Taylor will not be active after all.
80.*Saquon Barkley NYG vs. SEA
Note: Barkley's sprained right ankle is 'getting better,' but we'll let the practice reports do the talking before moving him up. Barkley had a limited practice on Thursday, the Giants' first practice of the week. ***Barkley had limited practice all week and is listed as doubtful.***
81.*Zonovan Knight DET at GB
Note: ***INACTIVE with Montgomery back.
82.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. LV
Note: Ekeler (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. He was also limited on Thursday but said it's a 'possibility' that he returns this week. ***Three limited practices this week, but still listed as doubtful.***

Wide Receivers

1.Justin Jefferson MIN at CAR
2.Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF
3.Keenan Allen LAC vs. LV
4.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. MIA
5.Davante Adams LV at LAC
6.Chris Olave NO vs. TB
7.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at GB
8.*A.J. Brown PHI vs. WAS
Note: Brown had a big yardage game on Monday night, but missed out on two potential touchdown receptions.
9.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at TEN
10.CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NE
11.*DK Metcalf SEA at NYG
Note: Metcalf (ribs) missed practice Thursday, which was the first practice of the week for Seattle. He'll likely continue to manage his injury early each week. ***Cleared from the injury list for this week.***
12.*Mike Evans TB at NO
Note: I'm looking forward to the next Mike Evans vs. Marshon Lattimore installment.
13.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF
Note: Waddle was still in the concussion protocol on Monday. Waddle has cleared the concussion protocol.
14.*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. ARI
Note: Aiyuk (shoulder) was present at Monday's practice, though his activity level was uncertain. Later practice reports will help clarify the uncertainty here. Aiyuk has been limited so far in practice, but it appears closer to playing and getting rid of his non-contact practice jersey. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
15.*Calvin Ridley JAC vs. ATL
Note: Ridley had an awful day, dropping two passes, including one for a touchdown on the opening drive. He also had two false start penalties.
16.*Tee Higgins CIN at TEN
Note: Not all of Higgins's struggles in his two down games can be blamed on Joe Burrow - he's had a couple of bad drops already this season.
17.George Pickens PIT at HOU
18.*DeVonta Smith PHI vs. WAS
Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.***
19.*Puka Nacua LA at IND
Note: Nacua (oblique) was limited on Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.
20.Chris Godwin TB at NO
21.Michael Pittman IND vs. LAR
22.*Amari Cooper CLE vs. BAL
Note: ***Downgraded with Deshaun Watson out.***
23.*Courtland Sutton DEN at CHI
Note: Sutton had a weird day - he caught one touchdown and had a couple of highlight-level catches, had a touchdown reversed on a slightly debatable call, and lost two fumbles.
24.Nico Collins HOU vs. PIT
25.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. KC
26.DJ Moore CHI vs. DEN
27.Terry McLaurin WAS at PHI
28.Christian Kirk JAC vs. ATL
29.*Deebo Samuel SF vs. ARI
Note: Samuel suffered sore ribs from Thursday's yeoman-like effort and did not practice Monday. Once again didn't practice Thursday, though he was seen at the walk-through portion briefly. ***Deebo was only limited on Friday and has both knee and rib issues. He's listed as questionable and might be a true game-time decision.***
30.*Tutu Atwell LA at IND
Note: An overturn of a run initially deemed a touchdown marred an otherwise excellent fantasy night on Monday.
31.Gabe Davis BUF vs. MIA
32.Zay Flowers BAL at CLE
33.Tyler Lockett SEA at NYG
34.*DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CIN
Note: Hopkins (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday.***
35.Romeo Doubs GB vs. DET
36.Tank Dell HOU vs. PIT
37.*Joshua Palmer LAC vs. LV
Note: Palmer is the short-term upgrade for the Chargers with Mike Williams out for the season, though I think we'll finally start seeing Quentin Johnston more involved.
38.Adam Thielen CAR vs. MIN
39.*Marquise Brown ARZ at SF
Note: Brown (thumb) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Brown was limited again on Friday and is questionable.***
40.*Christian Watson GB vs. DET
Note: Watson (hamstring) is not yet medically cleared and was limited in Tuesday's walk-through. Watson is active for Thursday night, making his 2023 debut.
41.Jordan Addison MIN at CAR
42.Skyy Moore KC at NYJ
43.Jakobi Meyers LV at LAC
44.Michael Thomas NO vs. TB
45.Drake London ATL at JAX
46.*Jerry Jeudy DEN at CHI
Note: Jeudy (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.***
47.Jahan Dotson WAS at PHI
48.Kendrick Bourne NE at DAL
49.Robert Woods HOU vs. PIT
50.*Josh Reynolds DET at GB
Note: Reynolds (hamstring) was on the field for 48 snaps last week, but didn't get a single target. He was listed as questionable coming into the game.
51.Tyler Boyd CIN at TEN
52.*Nelson Agholor BAL at CLE
Note: Agholor had the second most WR snaps for the Ravens last week and teammate Rashod Bateman is dealing with a tight hamstring. ***Both Bateman and OBJ are out this week, so Agholor steps up to No. 2 among Ravens wide receivers.***
53.Rashid Shaheed NO vs. TB
54.Marvin Mims DEN at CHI
55.Curtis Samuel WAS at PHI
56.Elijah Moore CLE vs. BAL
57.*Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at NYG
Note: Smith-Njigba was limited to 31 snaps and only three targets in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
58.Allen Lazard NYJ vs. KC
59.Rashee Rice KC at NYJ
60.DJ Chark CAR vs. MIN
61.Rondale Moore ARZ at SF
62.Josh Downs IND vs. LAR
63.Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. BAL
64.Calvin Austin PIT at HOU
65.Brandin Cooks DAL vs. NE
66.Jayden Reed GB vs. DET
67.*Kadarius Toney KC at NYJ
Note: Toney (toe) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Toney has been cleared from the injury list.***
68.DeVante Parker NE at DAL
69.*Quentin Johnston LAC vs. LV
Note: Johnston only played 16 snaps last week, but with Mike Williams out for the season he should get more snaps and eventually more targets.
70.Jalin Hyatt NYG vs. SEA
71.JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at DAL
72.Van Jefferson LA at IND
73.Isaiah Hodgins NYG vs. SEA
74.Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. CIN
75.Chris Moore TEN vs. CIN
76.Darnell Mooney CHI vs. DEN
77.Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at NYJ
78.K.J. Osborn MIN at CAR
79.Michael Wilson ARZ at SF
80.*Allen Robinson PIT at HOU
Note: Robinson is dealing with an ankle injury. Sat out practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
81.Devin Duvernay BAL at CLE
82.Alec Pierce IND vs. LAR
83.Michael Gallup DAL vs. NE
84.Hunter Renfrow LV at LAC
85.Mack Hollins ATL at JAX
86.Parris Campbell NYG vs. SEA
87.Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. NE
88.*Treylon Burks TEN vs. CIN
Note: Burks (knee) did not practice Thursday. ***Burks has been ruled out this week.***
89.*Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI
Note: Jennings (shin) did not practice Thursday. ***Jennings (shin) is listed as doubtful.***
90.*Rashod Bateman BAL at CLE
Note: Bateman's hamstring tightened up on him in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.***
91.*Jonathan Mingo CAR vs. MIN
Note: Mingo left Sunday's loss to Seattle with a concussion. Limited practice so far this week. ***Mingo shed his non-contact practice jersey on Friday but is still listed as questionable.***
92.*Zay Jones JAC vs. ATL
Note: Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Week 4. ***Teammate Jamal Agnew is also out. Tim Jones will serve as the Jags' third receiver.***
93.*Odell Beckham BAL at CLE
Note: (Ankle) Still not practicing. ***Ruled out this week.***
94.*Mike Williams LAC vs. LV
Note: Williams suffered a torn ACL in the win over the Vikings and is out for the season.

Tight Ends

1.Travis Kelce KC at NYJ
2.T.J. Hockenson MIN at CAR
3.Mark Andrews BAL at CLE
4.George Kittle SF vs. ARI
5.*Evan Engram JAC vs. ATL
Note: ***The Jaguars are down two receivers, so Engram might garner an extra target or two.***
6.*Sam LaPorta DET at GB
Note: LaPorta caught his first touchdown, and caught eight of 11 targets for 84 yards in the Lions' win over the Falcons.
7.Darren Waller NYG vs. SEA
8.Dallas Goedert PHI vs. WAS
9.Kyle Pitts ATL at JAX
10.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. NE
11.*Tyler Higbee LA at IND
Note: ***Higbee is going to play through a sore Achilles tendon this week.***
12.Hayden Hurst CAR vs. MIN
13.Hunter Henry NE at DAL
14.Donald Parham LAC vs. LV
15.Pat Freiermuth PIT at HOU
16.*Gerald Everett LAC vs. LV
Note: ***Everett (illness) has been cleared from the injury report.***
17.*Zach Ertz ARZ at SF
Note: After being a target-monster early on this season, Ertz netted just two targets last week, probably because the Cardinals were running the ball so effectively and playing with a lead.
18.Dalton Schultz HOU vs. PIT
19.*Logan Thomas WAS at PHI
Note: ***Thomas has been cleared from the concussion protocol and is available to play.***
20.Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. MIA
21.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. CIN
22.*Durham Smythe MIA at BUF
Note: ***Smythe (hamstring) was upgraded to a full practice Thursday.***
23.*David Njoku CLE vs. BAL
Note: ***Njoku burned his face and arm in a household accident and is listed as questionable.***
24.Juwan Johnson NO vs. TB
25.*Noah Fant SEA at NYG
Note: ***Fant (knee) was a late inclusion on the injury report.***
26.Cole Kmet CHI vs. DEN
27.Kylen Granson IND vs. LAR
28.*Cole Turner WAS at PHI
Note: Turner led the team with seven targets last week with Logan Thomas out with a concussion.
29.Cade Otton TB at NO
30.Adam Trautman DEN at CHI
31.Dawson Knox BUF vs. MIA
32.Isaiah Likely BAL at CLE
33.*Daniel Bellinger NYG vs. SEA
Note: ***Bellinger (neck) has been cleared from the injury report.***
34.John Bates WAS at PHI
35.Mike Gesicki NE at DAL
36.Trey McBride ARZ at SF
37.Drew Sample CIN at TEN
38.Michael Mayer LV at LAC
39.Noah Gray KC at NYJ
40.Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. KC
41.*Luke Musgrave GB vs. DET
Note: ***Musgrave suffered a concussion in the loss to the Lions.***
42.*Irv Smith CIN at TEN
Note: Smith (hamstring) sat out Monday night's win over the Rams. ***Ruled out again for Week 4.***

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI
2.Justin Jefferson MIN at CAR
3.Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF
4.Tony Pollard DAL vs. NE
5.Keenan Allen LAC vs. LV
6.Davante Adams LV at LAC
7.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. MIA
8.Kenneth Walker SEA at NYG
9.Travis Kelce KC at NYJ
10.Bijan Robinson ATL at JAX
11.Chris Olave NO vs. TB
12.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at GB
13.*A.J. Brown PHI vs. WAS
Note: Brown had a big yardage game on Monday night, but missed out on two potential touchdown receptions.
14.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at TEN
15.Raheem Mostert MIA at BUF
16.CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. NE
17.*DK Metcalf SEA at NYG
Note: Metcalf (ribs) missed practice Thursday, which was the first practice of the week for Seattle. He'll likely continue to manage his injury early each week. ***Cleared from the injury list for this week.***
18.*Deebo Samuel SF vs. ARI
Note: Samuel suffered sore ribs from Thursday's yeoman-like effort and did not practice Monday. Once again didn't practice Thursday, though he was seen at the walk-through portion briefly. ***Deebo was only limited on Friday and has both knee and rib issues. He's listed as questionable and might be a true game-time decision.***
19.*Javonte Williams DEN at CHI
Note: Williams was a bright spot in the disaster against the Dolphins.
20.*Zack Moss IND vs. LAR
Note: The 122 rushing yards against the Ravens were great, but what really caught my eye was the wheel-route touchdown reception. I didn't think that was in his toolbag. ***Teammate Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is ramping up his workouts and aiming to return from the PUP list next week.***
21.*Mike Evans TB at NO
Note: I'm looking forward to the next Mike Evans vs. Marshon Lattimore installment.
22.*Amari Cooper CLE vs. BAL
Note: ***Downgraded with Deshaun Watson out.***
23.Travis Etienne JAC vs. ATL
24.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF
Note: Waddle was still in the concussion protocol on Monday. Waddle has cleared the concussion protocol.
25.D'Andre Swift PHI vs. WAS
26.*Calvin Ridley JAC vs. ATL
Note: Ridley had an awful day, dropping two passes, including one for a touchdown on the opening drive. He also had two false start penalties.
27.*Tee Higgins CIN at TEN
Note: Not all of Higgins's struggles in his two down games can be blamed on Joe Burrow - he's had a couple of bad drops already this season.
28.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. CIN
Note: Henry (toe) couldn't get going against the Browns, nor could anyone else against the Titans. Their offensive issues could drag him down for most of the season.
29.Josh Jacobs LV at LAC
30.Brian Robinson WAS at PHI
31.*James Conner ARZ at SF
Note: Conner was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury. Full practice Thursday - it appears that Conner is going to get a lot of maintenance on Wednesday practices this season.
32.George Pickens PIT at HOU
33.*DeVonta Smith PHI vs. WAS
Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.***
34.Romeo Doubs GB vs. DET
35.Michael Pittman IND vs. LAR
36.*Courtland Sutton DEN at CHI
Note: Sutton had a weird day - he caught one touchdown and had a couple of highlight-level catches, had a touchdown reversed on a slightly debatable call, and lost two fumbles.
37.Alexander Mattison MIN at CAR
38.Joe Mixon CIN at TEN
39.James Cook BUF vs. MIA
40.*Miles Sanders CAR vs. MIN
Note: Sanders (groin) has been limited at practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Sanders did not practice Friday and is 'truly questionable.'***
41.T.J. Hockenson MIN at CAR
42.Mark Andrews BAL at CLE
43.*Puka Nacua LA at IND
Note: Nacua (oblique) was limited on Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.
44.Chris Godwin TB at NO
45.Nico Collins HOU vs. PIT
46.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE at DAL
Note: Stevenson had two bad drops and was the less efficient of the two Pats running backs on the ground in the win over the Jets.
47.*Jerome Ford CLE vs. BAL
Note: Ford was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a sore shoulder. Full practice on Thursday.
48.*Kyren Williams LA at IND
Note: Williams had a disappointing game, with the Rams abandoning the run on Monday night.
49.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. KC
50.DJ Moore CHI vs. DEN
51.Terry McLaurin WAS at PHI
52.Christian Kirk JAC vs. ATL
53.*Tutu Atwell LA at IND
Note: An overturn of a run initially deemed a touchdown marred an otherwise excellent fantasy night on Monday.
54.*Marquise Brown ARZ at SF
Note: Brown (thumb) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***Brown was limited again on Friday and is questionable.***
55.*Dameon Pierce HOU vs. PIT
Note: Pierce hasn't gotten unlocked on the ground, going 14-31-1 last week. The Texans are missing four starting offensive linemen.
56.De'Von Achane MIA at BUF
57.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at GB
58.*Joshua Kelley LAC vs. LV
Note: Kelley couldn't come through in a great spot, rushing 11 times for 12 yards, and failing on a big fourth-down run in the fourth quarter. ***Austin Ekeler is listed as doubtful after three limited practices this week.***
59.Najee Harris PIT at HOU
60.Gabe Davis BUF vs. MIA
61.Zay Flowers BAL at CLE
62.Tyler Lockett SEA at NYG
63.*DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CIN
Note: Hopkins (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Full practice Friday.***
64.George Kittle SF vs. ARI
65.Rachaad White TB at NO
66.Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. WAS
67.*Evan Engram JAC vs. ATL
Note: ***The Jaguars are down two receivers, so Engram might garner an extra target or two.***
68.Tank Dell HOU vs. PIT
69.*Joshua Palmer LAC vs. LV
Note: Palmer is the short-term upgrade for the Chargers with Mike Williams out for the season, though I think we'll finally start seeing Quentin Johnston more involved.
70.*Isiah Pacheco KC at NYJ
Note: Pacheco (hamstring) had 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown despite entering the game as questionable last week.
71.Adam Thielen CAR vs. MIN
72.Jordan Addison MIN at CAR
73.*Sam LaPorta DET at GB
Note: LaPorta caught his first touchdown, and caught eight of 11 targets for 84 yards in the Lions' win over the Falcons.
74.Skyy Moore KC at NYJ
75.Matt Breida NYG vs. SEA
76.*Breece Hall NYJ vs. KC
Note: Hall (knee) had a full practice on Thursday.
77.Jaylen Warren PIT at HOU
78.*Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB
Note: Kamara was reinstated from his suspension on Monday.
79.Michael Thomas NO vs. TB
80.Drake London ATL at JAX
81.Tyler Allgeier ATL at JAX
82.Roschon Johnson CHI vs. DEN
83.*Jerry Jeudy DEN at CHI
Note: Jeudy (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.***
84.Jahan Dotson WAS at PHI
85.Kendrick Bourne NE at DAL
86.Robert Woods HOU vs. PIT
87.*Josh Reynolds DET at GB
Note: Reynolds (hamstring) was on the field for 48 snaps last week, but didn't get a single target. He was listed as questionable coming into the game.
88.Tyler Boyd CIN at TEN
89.Rashid Shaheed NO vs. TB
90.Marvin Mims DEN at CHI
91.*AJ Dillon GB vs. DET
Note: Dillon was losing snaps to practice squad back Patrick Taylor in the fourth quarter of the comeback win against the Saints. Moved down with Aaron Jones expected to return.

Kickers

1.Tyler Bass BUF vs. MIA
2.Justin Tucker BAL at CLE
3.Harrison Butker KC at NYJ
4.Daniel Carlson LV at LAC
5.Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. NE
6.Jason Sanders MIA at BUF
7.Jake Moody SF vs. ARI
8.Riley Patterson DET at GB
9.Jason Myers SEA at NYG
10.*Matt Gay IND vs. LAR
Note: Gay highlighted another huge day for kickers, with four kicks over 50 yards, including the game-winner in overtime.
11.Evan McPherson CIN at TEN
12.Jake Elliott PHI vs. WAS
13.Cameron Dicker LAC vs. LV
14.Wil Lutz DEN at CHI
15.*Younghoe Koo ATL at JAX
Note: Koo has missed kicks in back-to-back games, prompting the Falcons to work out Elliott Fry, likely just as motivation and precaution.
16.*Brandon McManus JAC vs. ATL
Note: Tough day - missed a 48-yard attempt on the first drive, and then had a 51-yard attempt blocked.
17.Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. MIN
18.Chris Boswell PIT at HOU
19.Greg Joseph MIN at CAR
20.Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. BAL
21.Matt Prater ARZ at SF
22.Anders Carlson GB vs. DET
23.Joey Slye WAS at PHI
24.*Blake Grupe NO vs. TB
Note: Grupe missed a potential 46-yard game-winner last week.
25.Graham Gano NYG vs. SEA
26.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. PIT
27.Brett Maher LA at IND
28.Chad Ryland NE at DAL
29.Nick Folk TEN vs. CIN
30.Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. KC
31.Cairo Santos CHI vs. DEN
32.Chase McLaughlin TB at NO

Defenses

1.*Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS
Note: The Eagles now get to face a quarterback that was sacked nine times and intercepted four times. Seems great.
2.San Francisco 49ers vs. ARI
3.Cleveland Browns vs. BAL
4.Kansas City Chiefs at NYJ
5.Dallas Cowboys vs. NE
6.Pittsburgh Steelers at HOU
7.New Orleans Saints vs. TB
8.Baltimore Ravens at CLE
9.*Cincinnati Bengals at TEN
Note: ***The Bengals won't have Charlie Jones (thumb) returning punts - he's on the IR for at least the next four games.***
10.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. ATL
11.*Minnesota Vikings at CAR
Note: This week's classic 'bad defense' vs. 'bad offense' matchup.
12.Indianapolis Colts vs. LAR
13.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO
14.Seattle Seahawks at NYG
15.Los Angeles Rams at IND
16.*Detroit Lions at GB
Note: Emmanuel Moseley (knee) remains inactive - still waiting to make his Lions debut.
17.*Atlanta Falcons at JAX
Note: ***Linebacker Troy Andersen will miss at least four-to-six weeks with a torn pectoral muscle.***
18.*Green Bay Packers vs. DET
Note: Jaire Alexander (back) remains out on Thursday.
19.Tennessee Titans vs. CIN
20.New England Patriots at DAL
21.Los Angeles Chargers vs. LV
22.New York Giants vs. SEA
23.Houston Texans vs. PIT
24.Carolina Panthers vs. MIN
25.Buffalo Bills vs. MIA
26.Miami Dolphins at BUF
27.New York Jets vs. KC
28.Denver Broncos at CHI
29.Washington Commanders at PHI
30.Las Vegas Raiders at LAC
31.Arizona Cardinals at SF
32.Chicago Bears vs. DEN
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