This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Welcome to the Wild Card Round Value Meter. This set of rankings is for this week only, and not for the full run of the playoffs. For a set of full playoff rankings, please see Chris Liss's Rankings. As with the regular season, the position ranks are for PPR leagues, and the Flex ranks are for standard leagues. Feel free to chime in with observations, disagreements and suggestions for player additions in the comments.
Friday Update Complete.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. MIN |
| 2. | *Russell Wilson SEA at PHI Note: Maybe, just maybe, Seattle should turn Wilson loose earlier. |
| 3. | *Carson Wentz PHI vs. SEA Note: Keeps ticking even as he keeps losing receiving options. |
| 4. | Josh Allen BUF at HOU |
| 5. | *Deshaun Watson HOU vs. BUF Note: Back in action this week, very tough draw against Buffalo, who even limited Lamar Jackson's production when they played him. |
| 6. | Kirk Cousins MIN at NO |
| 7. | Ryan Tannehill TEN at NE |
| 8. | Tom Brady NE vs. TEN |
| 9. | Lamar Jackson BAL at |
| 10. | Patrick Mahomes KC at |
| 11. | Aaron Rodgers GB at |
| 12. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Derrick Henry TEN at NE |
| 2. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIN |
| 3. | *Dalvin Cook MIN at NO Note: (Shoulder) Full practices this week, should play without limitations. |
| 4. | Devin Singletary BUF at HOU |
| 5. | James White NE vs. TEN |
| 6. | Carlos Hyde HOU vs. BUF |
| 7. | *Boston Scott PHI vs. SEA Note: Could |
Welcome to the Wild Card Round Value Meter. This set of rankings is for this week only, and not for the full run of the playoffs. For a set of full playoff rankings, please see Chris Liss's Rankings. As with the regular season, the position ranks are for PPR leagues, and the Flex ranks are for standard leagues. Feel free to chime in with observations, disagreements and suggestions for player additions in the comments.
Friday Update Complete.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. MIN |
| 2. | *Russell Wilson SEA at PHI Note: Maybe, just maybe, Seattle should turn Wilson loose earlier. |
| 3. | *Carson Wentz PHI vs. SEA Note: Keeps ticking even as he keeps losing receiving options. |
| 4. | Josh Allen BUF at HOU |
| 5. | *Deshaun Watson HOU vs. BUF Note: Back in action this week, very tough draw against Buffalo, who even limited Lamar Jackson's production when they played him. |
| 6. | Kirk Cousins MIN at NO |
| 7. | Ryan Tannehill TEN at NE |
| 8. | Tom Brady NE vs. TEN |
| 9. | Lamar Jackson BAL at |
| 10. | Patrick Mahomes KC at |
| 11. | Aaron Rodgers GB at |
| 12. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Derrick Henry TEN at NE |
| 2. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIN |
| 3. | *Dalvin Cook MIN at NO Note: (Shoulder) Full practices this week, should play without limitations. |
| 4. | Devin Singletary BUF at HOU |
| 5. | James White NE vs. TEN |
| 6. | Carlos Hyde HOU vs. BUF |
| 7. | *Boston Scott PHI vs. SEA Note: Could have a huge role this week. |
| 8. | Rex Burkhead NE vs. TEN |
| 9. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. SEA Note: Ankle injury has been classified as a low-ankle sprain. He still has some inflammation in the ankle. Full practice Friday, cleared to play. |
| 10. | *Travis Homer SEA at PHI Note: Was an effective runner and receiver Sunday night, but ceded the goal line carries to Marshawn Lynch. |
| 11. | Sony Michel NE vs. TEN |
| 12. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at PHI |
| 13. | Latavius Murray NO vs. MIN |
| 14. | *Alexander Mattison MIN at NO Note: (Ankle) Returned to full practice this week, should be cleared to play. |
| 15. | *Jordan Howard PHI vs. SEA Note: Had just one snap in his return from a shoulder injury, but Miles Sanders' ankle injury could change that. |
| 16. | Duke Johnson HOU vs. BUF |
| 17. | Dion Lewis TEN at NE |
| 18. | Frank Gore BUF at HOU |
| 19. | *Mike Boone MIN at NO Note: Both Cook and Mattison should be back, pushing Boone back down to third string. |
| 20. | Ameer Abdullah MIN at NO |
| 21. | Aaron Jones GB at |
| 22. | Mark Ingram II BAL at |
| 23. | Raheem Mostert SF at |
| 24. | Damien Williams KC at |
| 25. | Gus Edwards BAL at |
| 26. | Tevin Coleman SF at |
| 27. | Jamaal Williams GB at |
| 28. | Matt Breida SF at |
| 29. | Justice Hill BAL at |
| 30. | LeSean McCoy KC at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. MIN Note: (Hand) Limited on Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 2. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. BUF |
| 3. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. TEN Note: (Knee/Shoulder) Limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Listed as questionable after being limited all week, but said that he feels better this week than he has the previous few weeks. |
| 4. | Stefon Diggs MIN at NO |
| 5. | John Brown BUF at HOU |
| 6. | A.J. Brown TEN at NE |
| 7. | Tyler Lockett SEA at PHI |
| 8. | DK Metcalf SEA at PHI |
| 9. | Cole Beasley BUF at HOU |
| 10. | Adam Thielen MIN at NO |
| 11. | N'Keal Harry NE vs. TEN |
| 12. | *Greg Ward PHI vs. SEA Note: Might still be the Eagles' top receiver on Sunday against Seattle. |
| 13. | Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. MIN |
| 14. | Corey Davis TEN at NE |
| 15. | Mohamed Sanu NE vs. TEN |
| 16. | *Kenny Stills HOU vs. BUF Note: (Knee) Limited at Tuesday's practice after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Titans. Full practice Thursday, not listed on the injury report. |
| 17. | Tajae Sharpe TEN at NE |
| 18. | Ted Ginn NO vs. MIN |
| 19. | Duke Williams BUF at HOU |
| 20. | David Moore SEA at PHI |
| 21. | J.J. Arcega-Whiteside PHI vs. SEA |
| 22. | John Ursua SEA at PHI |
| 23. | DeAndre Carter HOU vs. BUF |
| 24. | *Will Fuller V HOU vs. BUF Note: (Groin) Limited Tuesday - albeit making progress after sitting out all last week. He's expected to be available Saturday. Game-time decision, limited practices all week. According to the NFL Network, he's a 'real long shot to play.' |
| 25. | *Nelson Agholor PHI vs. SEA Note: (Knee) Ruled out again this week. |
| 26. | *Adam Humphries TEN at NE Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice Tuesday, has missed the last four games. Ruled out again this week. |
| 27. | *Kalif Raymond TEN at NE Note: (Concussion) Still not practicing on Tuesday. Listed as doubtful. |
| 28. | Tyreek Hill KC at |
| 29. | Davante Adams GB at |
| 30. | Deebo Samuel SF at |
| 31. | Emmanuel Sanders SF at |
| 32. | Sammy Watkins KC at |
| 33. | Allen Lazard GB at |
| 34. | Kendrick Bourne SF at |
| 35. | Willie Snead BAL at |
| 36. | Marquise Brown BAL at |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jared Cook NO vs. MIN |
| 2. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. SEA |
| 3. | *Jacob Hollister SEA at PHI Note: Luke Willson might be able to return this week, but Hollister will still be their primary tight end. |
| 4. | Dawson Knox BUF at HOU |
| 5. | Jonnu Smith TEN at NE |
| 6. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at NO |
| 7. | Darren Fells HOU vs. BUF |
| 8. | Irv Smith Jr. MIN at NO |
| 9. | Matt LaCosse NE vs. TEN |
| 10. | Joshua Perkins PHI vs. SEA |
| 11. | Anthony Firkser TEN at NE |
| 12. | Ben Watson NE vs. TEN |
| 13. | Jordan Akins HOU vs. BUF |
| 14. | *Zach Ertz PHI vs. SEA Note: (Rib fracture/Kidney laceration) There's a chance Ertz could return this weekend - we'll await him practicing before moving him up. Limited practice all week and listed as questionable. As of Friday, he hadn't yet been cleared for contact. |
| 15. | Travis Kelce KC at |
| 16. | George Kittle SF at |
| 17. | Mark Andrews BAL at |
| 18. | Hayden Hurst BAL at |
| 19. | Jimmy Graham GB at |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. MIN Note: (Hand) Limited on Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 2. | Derrick Henry TEN at NE |
| 3. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. MIN |
| 4. | *Dalvin Cook MIN at NO Note: (Shoulder) Full practices this week, should play without limitations. |
| 5. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. BUF |
| 6. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. TEN Note: (Knee/Shoulder) Limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Listed as questionable after being limited all week, but said that he feels better this week than he has the previous few weeks. |
| 7. | Jared Cook NO vs. MIN |
| 8. | Stefon Diggs MIN at NO |
| 9. | John Brown BUF at HOU |
| 10. | Devin Singletary BUF at HOU |
| 11. | A.J. Brown TEN at NE |
| 12. | Tyler Lockett SEA at PHI |
| 13. | DK Metcalf SEA at PHI |
| 14. | Carlos Hyde HOU vs. BUF |
| 15. | *Boston Scott PHI vs. SEA Note: Could have a huge role this week. |
| 16. | Marshawn Lynch SEA at PHI |
| 17. | Dallas Goedert PHI vs. SEA |
| 18. | Cole Beasley BUF at HOU |
| 19. | Rex Burkhead NE vs. TEN |
| 20. | Adam Thielen MIN at NO |
| 21. | James White NE vs. TEN |
| 22. | Sony Michel NE vs. TEN |
| 23. | Latavius Murray NO vs. MIN |
| 24. | *Jacob Hollister SEA at PHI Note: Luke Willson might be able to return this week, but Hollister will still be their primary tight end. |
| 25. | Dawson Knox BUF at HOU |
| 26. | *Travis Homer SEA at PHI Note: Was an effective runner and receiver Sunday night, but ceded the goal line carries to Marshawn Lynch. |
| 27. | N'Keal Harry NE vs. TEN |
| 28. | *Greg Ward PHI vs. SEA Note: Might still be the Eagles' top receiver on Sunday against Seattle. |
| 29. | Corey Davis TEN at NE |
| 30. | Mohamed Sanu NE vs. TEN |
| 31. | *Kenny Stills HOU vs. BUF Note: (Knee) Limited at Tuesday's practice after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Titans. Full practice Thursday, not listed on the injury report. |
Kickers
| 1. | Wil Lutz NO vs. MIN |
| 2. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. SEA |
| 3. | Jason Myers SEA at PHI |
| 4. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. BUF |
| 5. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at HOU |
| 6. | Dan Bailey MIN at NO |
| 7. | Nick Folk NE vs. TEN |
| 8. | Greg Joseph TEN at NE |
| 9. | Harrison Butker KC at |
| 10. | Justin Tucker BAL at |
| 11. | Robbie Gould SF at |
| 12. | Mason Crosby GB at |
Defenses
| 1. | *New Orleans Saints vs. MIN Note: CB Eli Apple (ankle) is out, but fortunately the Saints picked up Janoris Jenkins at just the right time. |
| 2. | *Buffalo Bills at HOU Note: CB Levi Wallace is nursing an ankle injury, questionable against Houston. |
| 3. | *New England Patriots vs. TEN Note: CB Jason McCourty (groin) still limited on Tuesday - has played just nine snaps since Week 11. Jamie Collins (shoulder) is listed as questionable after being limited all week, but played through the same injury the last two weeks. |
| 4. | *Houston Texans vs. BUF Note: J.J. Watt (pectoral) expected to play after being activated from the IR. Unfortunately, the secondary is banged up - Tashaun Gipson (back) is going on IR, and both Bradley Roby and Johnathan Joseph were limited Tuesday. Roby and Joseph still listed as questionable. Both had limited practices all week. |
| 5. | *Tennessee Titans at NE Note: CB Adoree' Jackson (foot) had a full practice Tuesday. |
| 6. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. SEA |
| 7. | *Seattle Seahawks at PHI Note: LB Mychal Kendricks out with a torn ACL. S Quandre Diggs should be able to return from a high-ankle sprain. |
| 8. | Minnesota Vikings at NO |
