Weekly Rankings: Week 6 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 6 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: GB, PIT

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.

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: GB, PIT

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.

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Quarterbacks

1.Josh Allen BUF vs. NYG
2.Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DEN
3.Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. CAR
4.Jalen Hurts PHI at NYJ
5.*Justin Herbert LAC vs. DAL
Note: Herbert (finger) was a full participant in practice Thursday, but it might be noteworthy that he's not expected to take any snaps under center in practice this week.
6.*Lamar Jackson BAL at TEN
Note: I had a good joke to make about Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but decided to drop it.
7.Justin Fields CHI vs. MIN
8.*Joe Burrow CIN vs. SEA
Note: Burrow is coming off of his first big game, throwing for 317 yards and three touchdowns. He also looked more mobile than he did at any point this season, scrambling for a first down at one point.
9.Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. IND
10.Matthew Stafford LA vs. ARI
11.*Jared Goff DET at TB
Note: No Sun God? No problem, at least last week against Carolina.
12.*Dak Prescott DAL at LAC
Note: Prescott had another awful game in a big moment against the Niners. How will he rebound against the Chargers?
13.*Geno Smith SEA at CIN
Note: Smith (knee) missed 17 snaps in the Week 4 Monday night win over the Giants, but he returned to action in that game and is now 'fine' following the Seahawks' bye week. Smith fully practiced Wednesday.
14.*Kirk Cousins MIN at CHI
Note: ***Cousins is not expected to waive his full no-trade clause despite the Vikings' tough start and now the absence of Justin Jefferson.***
15.Brock Purdy SF at CLE
16.*Russell Wilson DEN at KC
Note: Wilson had a killer fumble-six at the end of the loss to the Jets, leading to him getting chewed out on the sidelines by Sean Payton.
17.*Gardner Minshew IND at JAX
Note: Minshew will start in a 'revenge game' against the Jaguars with Anthony Richardson (shoulder) out.
18.*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. NO
Note: The Falcons did a good job of taking away the deep ball from Stroud, but he nearly pulled off the upset anyhow. He still hasn't thrown an interception this season.
19.Baker Mayfield TB vs. DET
20.*Joshua Dobbs ARZ at LAR
Note: Dobbs was unable to scramble in the loss to the Bengals, taking away a key element of the Cardinals' offense.
21.*Desmond Ridder ATL vs. WAS
Note: Ridder had his best game of the year against the Texans, throwing for 329 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a score.
22.Bryce Young CAR at MIA
23.Sam Howell WAS at ATL
24.Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. BAL
25.Derek Carr NO at HOU
26.*Tyrod Taylor NYG at BUF
Note: Taylor replaced an injured Daniel Jones last week against Miami. Jones suggested he's going to try to play, but the practice reports will tell the story. Taylor has taken the first-team reps both on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Taylor will start, with Daniel Jones ruled out.***
27.Jimmy Garoppolo LV vs. NE
28.*Mac Jones NE at LV
Note: Jones got yanked for Bailey Zappe for the second week in a row, but will remain the starter this week, in no small part because Zappe did very little in his own right. ***Both Zappe and Will Grier took first-team snaps along with Jones this week.***
29.*Zach Wilson NYJ vs. PHI
Note: Wilson was just ok in a great matchup against Denver, now he has a much tougher task against the Eagles.
30.*PJ Walker CLE vs. SF
Note: Walker has been named as next in line behind Watson, who hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Walker will start with Deshaun Watson officially ruled out.***
31.Taysom Hill NO at HOU
32.Bailey Zappe NE at LV
33.*Deshaun Watson CLE vs. SF
Note: Watson has a bruised rotator cuff and is still day-to-day, though he was able to do some limited throwing Monday following the Browns' bye week. He was medically cleared to play in Week 4 but felt so uncomfortable in pregame warmups that the Browns held him out. If he can't go, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and PJ Walker are next in line. Watson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. Walker has been named as the next in line. ***Watson has been ruled out for Sunday, though it's possible he'll return in Week 7.***
34.*Daniel Jones NYG at BUF
Note: Jones left Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. On Tuesday he said that this neck injury is different than the one that forced him to miss six games in 2021. Tyrod Taylor is the backup. It's looking more likely that Taylor will start this week, though Jones hasn't been ruled out as of Thursday. ***Ruled out for Sunday night.***
35.*Anthony Richardson IND at JAX
Note: Richardson has an AC joint sprain and will miss some time - the Colts described the time period in terms of weeks. ***Richardson is on IR and the Colts are contemplating having him undergo season-ending surgery.***

Running Backs

1.Christian McCaffrey SF at CLE
2.Kenneth Walker SEA at CIN
3.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. WAS
4.*David Montgomery DET at TB
Note: ***Teammate Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) has been ruled out again.***
5.Travis Etienne JAC vs. IND
6.*Tony Pollard DAL at LAC
Note: Pollard (shoulder) was limited in practice for the Cowboys' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Upgraded to a full practice Friday.***
7.D'Andre Swift PHI at NYJ
8.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. DAL
Note: Ekeler (ankle) said that he's 99 percent certain to return to action this week after the bye. Ekeler was a full practice participant Thursday.
9.Breece Hall NYJ vs. PHI
10.*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. CAR
Note: De'Von Achane's knee injury likely means more work for Mostert, but probably not as much as you think. Mostert's history suggests that Miami will find carries for others such as Salvon Ahmed (if he's active), Chris Brooks or maybe even Jeff Wilson.
11.Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN
12.Alvin Kamara NO at HOU
13.Derrick Henry TEN vs. BAL
14.*Brian Robinson WAS at ATL
Note: The Falcons have actually been stingy against the run so far this season.
15.Alexander Mattison MIN at CHI
16.Joe Mixon CIN vs. SEA
17.*Jonathan Taylor IND at JAX
Note: Taylor was limited in his return, ceding more carries to Zack Moss, who had a tremendous game against the Titans' stout run defense. The Colts plan to ramp up Taylor's workload this week.
18.Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI
19.Josh Jacobs LV vs. NE
20.James Cook BUF vs. NYG
21.Rachaad White TB vs. DET
22.Dameon Pierce HOU vs. NO
23.*Chuba Hubbard CAR at MIA
Note: ***Teammate Miles Sanders (shoulder) has been ruled out this week. Look for Hubbard to be the primary ballcarrier, but Laviska Shenault and Raheem Blackshear will also see work.***
24.*Saquon Barkley NYG at BUF
Note: Barkley's status for Week 6 on his ankle has yet to be determined. He hasn't played since Week 2. Barkley had a limited practice Wednesday, with his ankle heavily taped. ***Barkley is listed as questionable, but the Giants are 'optimistic' and 'hopeful' that he'll play Sunday night. The question is, if he plays, how much action will he get? Will it be like Jonathan Taylor last week, or will he be a full-go?***
25.*Javonte Williams DEN at KC
Note: Williams (quad) was a true game-time decision last week and was close to playing. He was a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through, with the Broncos facing the Chiefs on Thursday. Williams has officially been cleared from the injury list.
26.*Zack Moss IND at JAX
Note: Moss's huge game was one of the more surprising outcomes of the season for me, due both to the opponent and to Jonathan Taylor's return.
27.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE at LV
Note: Stevenson rushed for eight yards on his first carry, and then was limited to 16 yards on seven carries the rest of the day.
28.*D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. MIN
Note: Foreman has been a healthy scratch lately, but Khalil Herbert has a high-ankle sprain and Roschon Johnson left last week's game with a concussion. Even Travis Homer got hurt in that game. ***Herbert is on IR, Johnson and Homer have been ruled out. Foreman and Darryton Evans will be the Bears' running backs this week.***
29.*Jerome Ford CLE vs. SF
Note: Ford (knee) was limited on Wednesday, but apparently that was for maintenance purposes.
30.Tyjae Spears TEN vs. BAL
31.*Justice Hill BAL at TEN
Note: Hill looked great at times against the Steelers, scoring early, but also coughed up a critical fumble that led to points for Pittsburgh.
32.*Emari Demercado ARZ at LAR
Note: Demercado is likely to take over as the Cardinals' starting running back with James Conner (knee) getting placed on IR. The Cardinals also just added Tony Jones off of waivers. Demercado is actually listed behind Keaontay Ingram (neck) on the depth chart, though Ingram has been limited in practice this week so far.
33.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at NYJ
34.Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. WAS
35.*Matt Breida NYG at BUF
Note: ***The Giants are optimistic that teammate Saquon Barkley (ankle) will play on Sunday night.***
36.Gus Edwards BAL at TEN
37.*Keaontay Ingram ARZ at LAR
Note: Ingram is listed first on the Cardinals' RB depth chart, not Demercado. However, he's been limited in practice so far this week with a neck injury. ***Ingram has been cleared from the injury list.***
38.*Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at KC
Note: I love the player, but hate the situation with Williams back this week.
39.Antonio Gibson WAS at ATL
40.Kareem Hunt CLE vs. SF
41.Samaje Perine DEN at KC
42.Chris Brooks MIA vs. CAR
43.Ezekiel Elliott NE at LV
44.Cam Akers MIN at CHI
45.Damien Harris BUF vs. NYG
46.Craig Reynolds DET at TB
47.*Elijah Mitchell SF at CLE
Note: Mitchell (knee) still hasn't started practicing. ***Mitchell returned to practice Thursday and is listed as questionable.***
48.Jordan Mason SF at CLE
49.Latavius Murray BUF vs. NYG
50.*Darrynton Evans CHI vs. MIN
Note: ***Evans will be the backup behind D'Onta Foreman.***
51.Devin Singletary HOU vs. NO
52.Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. PHI
53.Michael Carter NYJ vs. PHI
54.Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DEN
55.Zach Charbonnet SEA at CIN
56.Joshua Kelley LAC vs. DAL
57.*Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. CAR
58.Tank Bigsby JAC vs. IND
59.Kendre Miller NO at HOU
60.*Keaton Mitchell BAL at TEN
Note: ***Mitchell (shoulder) has been activated off IR and will make his season debut Sunday.***
61.*Gary Brightwell NYG at BUF
Note: Brightwell (ankle) was limited at practice to start the week.
62.Tony Jones ARZ at LAR
63.Sean Tucker TB vs. DET
64.Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DEN
65.Pierre Strong CLE vs. SF
66.Ronnie Rivers LA vs. ARI
67.Zamir White LV vs. NE
68.Boston Scott PHI at NYJ
69.Deuce Vaughn DAL at LAC
70.Rico Dowdle DAL at LAC
71.Raheem Blackshear CAR at MIA
72.Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. WAS
73.*Jahmyr Gibbs DET at TB
Note: Gibbs (hamstring) won't know until Friday whether he'll be able to play this week and did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
74.*Miles Sanders CAR at MIA
Note: Sanders lost a critical fumble in the second quarter of the Panthers' loss to the Lions, and he ceded a lot of snaps to Chuba Hubbard afterwards. Sanders has sat out the last two practices with a shoulder injury. ***Ruled out this week.***
75.*Roschon Johnson CHI vs. MIN
Note: Johnson left Thursday night's win with a concussion. With Khalil Herbert out with a high-ankle sprain, Johnson could be in line for a lot work if he can get cleared. Johnson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.***
76.*Jeff Wilson MIA vs. CAR
Note: Wilson (ribs) could have his practice window open this week. He's currently on IR, but De'Von Achane's knee injury might accelerate his timetable. Wilson's practice window opened on Wednesday, and he was limited. ***Not yet activated from the IR.***
77.*Khalil Herbert CHI vs. MIN
Note: Herbert has a high-ankle sprain and will likely miss multiple weeks. Herbert hasn't officially been ruled out, but he also hasn't practiced this week. ***Herbert was moved to the IR list, so he will miss at least four games.***
78.*De'Von Achane MIA vs. CAR
Note: Achane is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury. The Dolphins officially put Achane on IR. ***Achane is expected to miss just the minimum four games plus the Week 10 bye week.***
79.*James Conner ARZ at LAR
Note: The Cardinals placed Conner (knee) on IR on Tuesday.

Wide Receivers

1.Tyreek Hill MIA vs. CAR
2.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NYG
3.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. SEA
4.A.J. Brown PHI at NYJ
5.*Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI
Note: Kupp had 12 targets in his return, and now gets a Cardinals secondary that Ja'Marr Chase just torched.
6.Keenan Allen LAC vs. DAL
7.*Davante Adams LV vs. NE
Note: Adams (shoulder) sat out Wednesday, and was limited on Thursday. I expect that this will track similarly to last week. ***Adams has been cleared from the injury list.***
8.Calvin Ridley JAC vs. IND
9.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. BAL
10.*Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at TB
Note: The Lions are optimistic that St. Brown (abdomen) will return this week. St. Brown was limited Wednesday and upgraded to a full practice Thursday.
11.*DK Metcalf SEA at CIN
Note: Metcalf (ribs) continues to sit out Wednesday practices for maintenance reasons. ***Metcalf also sat out Thursday, but was cleared from the injury list Friday.***
12.Brandon Aiyuk SF at CLE
13.DJ Moore CHI vs. MIN
14.*CeeDee Lamb DAL at LAC
Note: I may have to accept that Lamb isn't going to be the target-monster that I think he should be.
15.Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI
16.*Chris Olave NO at HOU
Note: The boxscore betrays what could have been a big day - Olave came very close to having two touchdowns (just narrowly missing getting his feet down in bounds on the second one), and also had a drop on another intermediate target. The volume wasn't there after the Saints jumped to an early 21-0 lead. Olave (toe) was limited Wednesday, but was back to full participation Thursday.
17.*Chris Godwin TB vs. DET
Note: ***I wouldn't be surprised if Godwin is the lead receiver even with Mike Evans (hamstring) cleared to play.***
18.Adam Thielen CAR at MIA
19.*Mike Evans TB vs. DET
Note: Waiting to hear an update from the Bucs on Evans's hamstring coming out of the bye week. Evans did not practice Wednesday and was very limited Thursday. Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday that Friday's practice would be the key to determining Evans's status. ***Evans took every rep on Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
20.Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. CAR
21.Nico Collins HOU vs. NO
22.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. PHI
23.Terry McLaurin WAS at ATL
24.Gabe Davis BUF vs. NYG
25.*DeVonta Smith PHI at NYJ
Note: Smith was the odd man out last week - conspicuously so, as at one point the broadcast focused on him talking with the coaching staff in frustration. My guess is that he'll get taken care of this week.
26.Michael Pittman IND at JAX
27.*Jordan Addison MIN at CHI
Note: It's time for Addison to step up in class with Justin Jefferson out. Addison (ankle) had his practice reps limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Addison has been cleared from the injury list following a full practice Friday.***
28.Tyler Lockett SEA at CIN
29.Deebo Samuel SF at CLE
30.K.J. Osborn MIN at CHI
31.Christian Kirk JAC vs. IND
32.*Tee Higgins CIN vs. SEA
Note: Higgins (ribs) has been limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but after Thursday's practice said that 'it looks promising' for him to play this week. ***Higgins had a full practice Friday. Though he's listed as questionable, he's expected to play.***
33.*Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
Note: Sutton got Sauce'd - he's not toast.
34.Amari Cooper CLE vs. SF
35.Zay Flowers BAL at TEN
36.*Marquise Brown ARZ at LAR
Note: Brown returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness. ***Brown had another limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.***
37.*Jakobi Meyers LV vs. NE
Note: Meyers (wrist) upgraded to a full practice Thursday.
38.Tyler Boyd CIN vs. SEA
39.Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC
40.Jahan Dotson WAS at ATL
41.*Michael Wilson ARZ at LAR
Note: Wilson had his second-highest snap share despite only getting two targets last week.
42.Tutu Atwell LA vs. ARI
43.Michael Thomas NO at HOU
44.Drake London ATL vs. WAS
45.Josh Downs IND at JAX
46.Rashid Shaheed NO at HOU
47.Kendrick Bourne NE at LV
48.*Robert Woods HOU vs. NO
Note: Woods left momentarily due to a rib injury but later returned. Did not practice Wednesday, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Woods returned to a full practice Friday.***
49.Josh Reynolds DET at TB
50.Rashee Rice KC vs. DEN
51.DJ Chark CAR at MIA
52.*Nelson Agholor BAL at TEN
Note: Agholor got more snaps at the expense of Rashod Bateman, but he too had a bad drop in the loss to the Steelers.
53.Skyy Moore KC vs. DEN
54.Joshua Palmer LAC vs. DAL
55.Elijah Moore CLE vs. SF
56.Darnell Mooney CHI vs. MIN
57.Curtis Samuel WAS at ATL
58.Jonathan Mingo CAR at MIA
59.Allen Lazard NYJ vs. PHI
60.Kalif Raymond DET at TB
61.Rondale Moore ARZ at LAR
62.*Marvin Mims DEN at KC
Note: I keep wanting to see more of Mims, but he put the ball on the ground twice last week, once on a punt return and the other on a reverse.
63.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at CIN
64.Kadarius Toney KC vs. DEN
65.DeVante Parker NE at LV
66.*Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at BUF
Note: Robinson briefly left to get checked for a concussion but later returned. Robinson sat out Wednesday with a knee issue and was limited Thursday. ***Cleared to play Sunday night.***
67.*John Metchie HOU vs. NO
Note: Metchie could be a nice play in really deep leagues if Tank Dell (concussion) can't play.
68.Jameson Williams DET at TB
69.*Brandon Powell MIN at CHI
Note: Another deep play - Powell had six targets last week, many after Justin Jefferson got hurt. Addison and Osborn are 1-2 with Jefferson out, but Powell at least steps up in class.
70.Michael Gallup DAL at LAC
71.Brandin Cooks DAL at LAC
72.Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. BAL
73.*Laviska Shenault CAR at MIA
Note: ***Shenault will get more work as a running back than as a wide receiver this week, with Miles Sanders (shoulder) out.***
74.*Van Jefferson ATL vs. WAS
Note: Jefferson saw only two snaps last week, so it's not surprising that the Rams traded him to Atlanta.
75.*Odell Beckham BAL at TEN
Note: Full practice on Thursday.
76.Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC vs. DEN
77.*Rashod Bateman BAL at TEN
Note: Bateman had a bad drop in the end zone and seemed to lose playing time to Nelson Agholor after that.
78.Isaiah Hodgins NYG at BUF
79.Hunter Renfrow LV vs. NE
80.Mack Hollins ATL vs. WAS
81.Parris Campbell NYG at BUF
82.Olamide Zaccheaus PHI at NYJ
83.*Tank Dell HOU vs. NO
Note: Dell is in the concussion protocol. One report from Aaron Wilson said that the Texans don't expect that Dell will be available this week, though they haven't made that official. He hasn't practiced yet this week. ***Dell returned to a limited practice Friday, but is expected to sit out this week.***
84.*Zay Jones JAC vs. IND
Note: Jones aggravated his knee injury in the win over the Bills and is day-to-day. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.***
85.*JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at LV
Note: Smith-Schuster left Sunday's loss with a head injury. Smith-Schuster (concussion) hasn't started practicing this week. ***Won't play this week.***
86.*Treylon Burks TEN vs. BAL
Note: Burks (knee) will miss another game this week.
87.*Justin Jefferson MIN at CHI
Note: Jefferson is likely to go on IR, which would force him to miss at least four games. ***Jefferson is officially on IR. He's due to receive imaging in four weeks, and his projected absence is four-to-six weeks, with a possibility that the Vikes just shut him down.***
88.Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DAL

Tight Ends

1.T.J. Hockenson MIN at CHI
2.Mark Andrews BAL at TEN
3.*Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
Note: Kelce sprained his ankle before halftime last week but later returned and scored. He was limited in Tuesday's walk-through, and the Chiefs have the short week with the Thursday game. Kelce is active, though he'll play with his ankle heavily taped.
4.*Sam LaPorta DET at TB
Note: LaPorta showed up on the injury list Thursday after missing practice with a calf injury. ***LaPorta actually suffered the injury the previous week, he said, and he had a limited practice Friday and is expected to play.***
5.George Kittle SF at CLE
6.Evan Engram JAC vs. IND
7.Dallas Goedert PHI at NYJ
8.*Jake Ferguson DAL at LAC
Note: Ferguson's teammate Peyton Hendershot (ankle) landed on the IR.
9.*Darren Waller NYG at BUF
Note: Waller (groin) sat out practice Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Waller was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable, but expected to play.***
10.Kyle Pitts ATL vs. WAS
11.Logan Thomas WAS at ATL
12.*Cole Kmet CHI vs. MIN
Note: Kmet (hamstring) has been limited in practice this week. ***Kmet was cleared from the injury list on Friday.***
13.Dalton Schultz HOU vs. NO
14.Zach Ertz ARZ at LAR
15.Tyler Higbee LA vs. ARI
16.Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. PHI
17.*David Njoku CLE vs. SF
Note: Njoku (hand/facial burns) hasn't practiced this week, though he was able to play in the wake of suffering those burns in Week 4. ***Njoku will play this week, though he won't have quarterback Deshaun Watson.***
18.Gerald Everett LAC vs. DAL
19.Hunter Henry NE at LV
20.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. BAL
21.Noah Fant SEA at CIN
22.*Jonnu Smith ATL vs. WAS
Note: Smith (ankle) was limited Wednesday but practiced fully Thursday.
23.*Dawson Knox BUF vs. NYG
Note: Knox injured his wrist in the loss to the Jaguars. Limited practice Thursday. ***Knox is listed as questionable but is expected to play, and teammate Dalton Kincaid (concussion) is less certain.***
24.Hayden Hurst CAR at MIA
25.Durham Smythe MIA vs. CAR
26.*Donald Parham LAC vs. DAL
Note: Parham (wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Parham was a full participant Friday, but is listed as questionable.***
27.Adam Trautman DEN at KC
28.Kylen Granson IND at JAX
29.Irv Smith CIN vs. SEA
30.Isaiah Likely BAL at TEN
31.Cade Otton TB vs. DET
32.Michael Mayer LV vs. NE
33.Noah Gray KC vs. DEN
34.Daniel Bellinger NYG at BUF
35.*Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NYG
Note: Kincaid has entered the concussion protocol. Kincaid had a limited practice Thursday and remains in the concussion protocol. ***Kincaid was in the concussion protocol again on Friday.***
36.*Juwan Johnson NO at HOU
Note: Johnson (calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Johnson has been ruled out this week.***

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Christian McCaffrey SF at CLE
2.Tyreek Hill MIA vs. CAR
3.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NYG
4.Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. SEA
5.Kenneth Walker SEA at CIN
6.A.J. Brown PHI at NYJ
7.*Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI
Note: Kupp had 12 targets in his return, and now gets a Cardinals secondary that Ja'Marr Chase just torched.
8.Bijan Robinson ATL vs. WAS
9.Keenan Allen LAC vs. DAL
10.*Davante Adams LV vs. NE
Note: Adams (shoulder) sat out Wednesday, and was limited on Thursday. I expect that this will track similarly to last week. ***Adams has been cleared from the injury list.***
11.*David Montgomery DET at TB
Note: ***Teammate Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) has been ruled out again.***
12.Travis Etienne JAC vs. IND
13.Calvin Ridley JAC vs. IND
14.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. BAL
15.*Chris Olave NO at HOU
Note: The boxscore betrays what could have been a big day - Olave came very close to having two touchdowns (just narrowly missing getting his feet down in bounds on the second one), and also had a drop on another intermediate target. The volume wasn't there after the Saints jumped to an early 21-0 lead. Olave (toe) was limited Wednesday, but was back to full participation Thursday.
16.*Tony Pollard DAL at LAC
Note: Pollard (shoulder) was limited in practice for the Cowboys' first practice of the week on Thursday. ***Upgraded to a full practice Friday.***
17.D'Andre Swift PHI at NYJ
18.*Brian Robinson WAS at ATL
Note: The Falcons have actually been stingy against the run so far this season.
19.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. DAL
Note: Ekeler (ankle) said that he's 99 percent certain to return to action this week after the bye. Ekeler was a full practice participant Thursday.
20.*DK Metcalf SEA at CIN
Note: Metcalf (ribs) continues to sit out Wednesday practices for maintenance reasons. ***Metcalf also sat out Thursday, but was cleared from the injury list Friday.***
21.Brandon Aiyuk SF at CLE
22.DJ Moore CHI vs. MIN
23.Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI
24.Derrick Henry TEN vs. BAL
25.Breece Hall NYJ vs. PHI
26.*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. CAR
Note: De'Von Achane's knee injury likely means more work for Mostert, but probably not as much as you think. Mostert's history suggests that Miami will find carries for others such as Salvon Ahmed (if he's active), Chris Brooks or maybe even Jeff Wilson.
27.*CeeDee Lamb DAL at LAC
Note: I may have to accept that Lamb isn't going to be the target-monster that I think he should be.
28.Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. CAR
29.*Chris Godwin TB vs. DET
Note: ***I wouldn't be surprised if Godwin is the lead receiver even with Mike Evans (hamstring) cleared to play.***
30.Isiah Pacheco KC vs. DEN
31.Alvin Kamara NO at HOU
32.Adam Thielen CAR at MIA
33.T.J. Hockenson MIN at CHI
34.Mark Andrews BAL at TEN
35.*Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
Note: Kelce sprained his ankle before halftime last week but later returned and scored. He was limited in Tuesday's walk-through, and the Chiefs have the short week with the Thursday game. Kelce is active, though he'll play with his ankle heavily taped.
36.Alexander Mattison MIN at CHI
37.Joe Mixon CIN vs. SEA
38.*Mike Evans TB vs. DET
Note: Waiting to hear an update from the Bucs on Evans's hamstring coming out of the bye week. Evans did not practice Wednesday and was very limited Thursday. Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday that Friday's practice would be the key to determining Evans's status. ***Evans took every rep on Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
39.Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI
40.Nico Collins HOU vs. NO
41.Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. PHI
42.Terry McLaurin WAS at ATL
43.Gabe Davis BUF vs. NYG
44.Josh Jacobs LV vs. NE
45.*Sam LaPorta DET at TB
Note: LaPorta showed up on the injury list Thursday after missing practice with a calf injury. ***LaPorta actually suffered the injury the previous week, he said, and he had a limited practice Friday and is expected to play.***
46.Michael Pittman IND at JAX
47.*Jordan Addison MIN at CHI
Note: It's time for Addison to step up in class with Justin Jefferson out. Addison (ankle) had his practice reps limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Addison has been cleared from the injury list following a full practice Friday.***
48.Tyler Lockett SEA at CIN
49.James Cook BUF vs. NYG
50.Rachaad White TB vs. DET
51.Deebo Samuel SF at CLE
52.George Kittle SF at CLE
53.*Jonathan Taylor IND at JAX
Note: Taylor was limited in his return, ceding more carries to Zack Moss, who had a tremendous game against the Titans' stout run defense. The Colts plan to ramp up Taylor's workload this week.
54.Dameon Pierce HOU vs. NO
55.K.J. Osborn MIN at CHI
56.*Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
Note: Sutton got Sauce'd - he's not toast.
57.Evan Engram JAC vs. IND
58.*Saquon Barkley NYG at BUF
Note: Barkley's status for Week 6 on his ankle has yet to be determined. He hasn't played since Week 2. Barkley had a limited practice Wednesday, with his ankle heavily taped. ***Barkley is listed as questionable, but the Giants are 'optimistic' and 'hopeful' that he'll play Sunday night. The question is, if he plays, how much action will he get? Will it be like Jonathan Taylor last week, or will he be a full-go?***
59.*Javonte Williams DEN at KC
Note: Williams (quad) was a true game-time decision last week and was close to playing. He was a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through, with the Broncos facing the Chiefs on Thursday. Williams has officially been cleared from the injury list.
60.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE at LV
Note: Stevenson rushed for eight yards on his first carry, and then was limited to 16 yards on seven carries the rest of the day.
61.*DeVonta Smith PHI at NYJ
Note: Smith was the odd man out last week - conspicuously so, as at one point the broadcast focused on him talking with the coaching staff in frustration. My guess is that he'll get taken care of this week.
62.Jahan Dotson WAS at ATL
63.*Justice Hill BAL at TEN
Note: Hill looked great at times against the Steelers, scoring early, but also coughed up a critical fumble that led to points for Pittsburgh.
64.Amari Cooper CLE vs. SF
65.Christian Kirk JAC vs. IND
66.Zay Flowers BAL at TEN
67.*Marquise Brown ARZ at LAR
Note: Brown returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness. ***Brown had another limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.***
68.*Jakobi Meyers LV vs. NE
Note: Meyers (wrist) upgraded to a full practice Thursday.
69.Gus Edwards BAL at TEN
70.*Jerome Ford CLE vs. SF
Note: Ford (knee) was limited on Wednesday, but apparently that was for maintenance purposes.
71.*Chuba Hubbard CAR at MIA
Note: ***Teammate Miles Sanders (shoulder) has been ruled out this week. Look for Hubbard to be the primary ballcarrier, but Laviska Shenault and Raheem Blackshear will also see work.***
72.*Zack Moss IND at JAX
Note: Moss's huge game was one of the more surprising outcomes of the season for me, due both to the opponent and to Jonathan Taylor's return.
73.*Emari Demercado ARZ at LAR
Note: Demercado is likely to take over as the Cardinals' starting running back with James Conner (knee) getting placed on IR. The Cardinals also just added Tony Jones off of waivers. Demercado is actually listed behind Keaontay Ingram (neck) on the depth chart, though Ingram has been limited in practice this week so far.
74.*D'Onta Foreman CHI vs. MIN
Note: Foreman has been a healthy scratch lately, but Khalil Herbert has a high-ankle sprain and Roschon Johnson left last week's game with a concussion. Even Travis Homer got hurt in that game. ***Herbert is on IR, Johnson and Homer have been ruled out. Foreman and Darryton Evans will be the Bears' running backs this week.***
75.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at NYJ
76.Tyjae Spears TEN vs. BAL
77.Tyler Boyd CIN vs. SEA
78.Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC
79.*Michael Wilson ARZ at LAR
Note: Wilson had his second-highest snap share despite only getting two targets last week.
80.Michael Thomas NO at HOU
81.*Matt Breida NYG at BUF
Note: ***The Giants are optimistic that teammate Saquon Barkley (ankle) will play on Sunday night.***
82.Tutu Atwell LA vs. ARI
83.Drake London ATL vs. WAS
84.Josh Downs IND at JAX
85.Dallas Goedert PHI at NYJ
86.*Jake Ferguson DAL at LAC
Note: Ferguson's teammate Peyton Hendershot (ankle) landed on the IR.
87.*Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at KC
Note: I love the player, but hate the situation with Williams back this week.
88.*Keaontay Ingram ARZ at LAR
Note: Ingram is listed first on the Cardinals' RB depth chart, not Demercado. However, he's been limited in practice so far this week with a neck injury. ***Ingram has been cleared from the injury list.***

Kickers

1.Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN
2.Tyler Bass BUF vs. NYG
3.Evan McPherson CIN vs. SEA
4.Brandon Aubrey DAL at LAC
5.Justin Tucker BAL at TEN
6.Jason Sanders MIA vs. CAR
7.Matt Gay IND at JAX
8.*Daniel Carlson LV vs. NE
Note: Missed a 52-yarder at the end of the game. One thing's for sure - Josh McDaniels will keep authorizing attempts.
9.Cameron Dicker LAC vs. DAL
10.Jake Moody SF at CLE
11.Jake Elliott PHI at NYJ
12.Riley Patterson DET at TB
13.Wil Lutz DEN at KC
14.Younghoe Koo ATL vs. WAS
15.Blake Grupe NO at HOU
16.Jason Myers SEA at CIN
17.Chase McLaughlin TB vs. DET
18.Eddy Pineiro CAR at MIA
19.Brandon McManus JAC vs. IND
20.Greg Joseph MIN at CHI
21.Matt Prater ARZ at LAR
22.Graham Gano NYG at BUF
23.Joey Slye WAS at ATL
24.Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. SF
25.Brett Maher LA vs. ARI
26.Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. PHI
27.Cairo Santos CHI vs. MIN
28.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. NO
29.Nick Folk TEN vs. BAL
30.*Chad Ryland NE at LV
Note: A miss from 48 yards last week aided the Pats in getting shut out.

Defenses

1.San Francisco 49ers at CLE
2.Philadelphia Eagles at NYJ
3.*Buffalo Bills vs. NYG
Note: The Bills have lost Tre'Davious White (Achilles) and Matt Milano (broken leg) in consecutive weeks, but they do get the Giants this week, possibly without both Daniel Jones and Andrew Thomas.
4.Miami Dolphins vs. CAR
5.Baltimore Ravens at TEN
6.Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN
7.Atlanta Falcons vs. WAS
8.New Orleans Saints at HOU
9.Los Angeles Rams vs. ARI
10.Detroit Lions at TB
11.Las Vegas Raiders vs. NE
12.Washington Commanders at ATL
13.Cincinnati Bengals vs. SEA
14.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. IND
15.Dallas Cowboys at LAC
16.Tennessee Titans vs. BAL
17.New England Patriots at LV
18.Houston Texans vs. NO
19.Minnesota Vikings at CHI
20.Seattle Seahawks at CIN
21.Indianapolis Colts at JAX
22.Los Angeles Chargers vs. DAL
23.New York Jets vs. PHI
24.Chicago Bears vs. MIN
25.New York Giants at BUF
26.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. DET
27.Denver Broncos at KC
28.Cleveland Browns vs. SF
29.Arizona Cardinals at LAR
30.Carolina Panthers at MIA
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