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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at NYG |
2. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ind |
3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Det |
4. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
5. | Eli Manning NYG vs. GB Note: Competing with Vince Young for the best garbage time fantasy production for the week. |
6. | Tony Romo DAL at Ari |
7. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cin Note: Modest performance against the Chiefs, but got through the game without aggravating his thumb injury. Tweaked the thumb in practice Thursday, but he'll still start Sunday. |
8. | *Matthew Stafford DET at NO Note: Practiced without a glove or splint on his injured throwing finger. He was really inaccurate on downfield passes against the Packers on Thanksgiving. |
9. | Tim Tebow DEN at Min |
10. | Matt Ryan ATL at Hou |
11. | *Vince Young PHI at Sea Note: Young will get the start over Michael Vick for a third straight week on Thursday. |
12. | Philip Rivers SD at Jac Note: The offensive line woes are really stacking up for Rivers. |
13. | Matt Moore MIA vs. Oak |
14. | Carson Palmer OAK at Mia Note: Threw for 301 yards despite not having Jacoby Ford or Denarius Moore. |
15. | Alex Smith SF vs. StL |
16. | Joe Flacco BAL at Cle |
17. | Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Buf |
18. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Ten |
19. | Mark Sanchez NYJ at Was Note: Sanchez's four touchdowns papered over an otherwise sloppy performance. Yes, that still seems incongruous after typing it, but it |
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Quarterback
1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at NYG |
2. | Tom Brady NE vs. Ind |
3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Det |
4. | Cam Newton CAR at TB |
5. | Eli Manning NYG vs. GB Note: Competing with Vince Young for the best garbage time fantasy production for the week. |
6. | Tony Romo DAL at Ari |
7. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cin Note: Modest performance against the Chiefs, but got through the game without aggravating his thumb injury. Tweaked the thumb in practice Thursday, but he'll still start Sunday. |
8. | *Matthew Stafford DET at NO Note: Practiced without a glove or splint on his injured throwing finger. He was really inaccurate on downfield passes against the Packers on Thanksgiving. |
9. | Tim Tebow DEN at Min |
10. | Matt Ryan ATL at Hou |
11. | *Vince Young PHI at Sea Note: Young will get the start over Michael Vick for a third straight week on Thursday. |
12. | Philip Rivers SD at Jac Note: The offensive line woes are really stacking up for Rivers. |
13. | Matt Moore MIA vs. Oak |
14. | Carson Palmer OAK at Mia Note: Threw for 301 yards despite not having Jacoby Ford or Denarius Moore. |
15. | Alex Smith SF vs. StL |
16. | Joe Flacco BAL at Cle |
17. | Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Buf |
18. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Ten |
19. | Mark Sanchez NYJ at Was Note: Sanchez's four touchdowns papered over an otherwise sloppy performance. Yes, that still seems incongruous after typing it, but it really wasn't a great game from Sanchez. |
20. | Caleb Hanie CHI vs. KC |
21. | Andy Dalton CIN at Pit |
22. | *Tarvaris Jackson SEA vs. Phi Note: Still playing through a torn pectoral. The Niners are pretty close to clinching the NFC West - once that happens, the Seahawks could choose to shut down Jackson and play Charlie Whitehurst. Egads! |
23. | Christian Ponder MIN vs. Den |
24. | Josh Johnson TB vs. Car |
25. | *Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Dal Note: The Cardinals are optimistic that Kolb (toe) can play this week. |
26. | *Rex Grossman WAS vs. NYJ Note: 'Probable' with a shoulder injury. |
27. | *T.J. Yates HOU vs. Atl Note: Presumably the starter for at least this week, perhaps longer - the Texans are bringing in the likes of Jeff Garcia, Jake Delhomme and Brodie Croyle to try out. Kellen Clemens currently is the backup. |
28. | *Colt McCoy CLE vs. Bal Note: McCoy hurt his elbow in the loss to the Bengals. |
29. | *Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. SD Note: Before he was fired, coach Jack Del Rio gave Gabbert a vote of confidence. |
30. | *Sam Bradford STL at SF Note: Aggravated his ankle injury in the loss to the Cardinals. The team hopes he'll be able to practice Wednesday. Very limited in Friday's practice. Game-time decision. *** Rams activated Tom Brandstater from the practice squad Friday - doesn't speak well towards Bradford's chances of playing. *** |
31. | *Dan Orlovsky IND at NE Note: Starting ahead of Curtis Painter at New England. Should be capable of steering home that 0-16 quite capably - after all, he has prior experience. |
32. | *Tyler Palko KC at Chi Note: Palko officially is still the starter, but will split first-team reps with Orton on Wednesday. Haley reiterated Friday that Palko will start. |
33. | *Kyle Orton KC at Chi Note: Splitting first-team reps with Palko on Wednesday. Haley reiterated that Palko will start. |
34. | *John Skelton ARZ vs. Dal |
35. | *Luke McCown JAC vs. SD Note: Replaced Gabbert last week, but Gabbert was set to start again before the coaching change. We'll see what happens during the week. |
36. | *Michael Vick PHI at Sea Note: Didn't practice Tuesday and seems unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks. |
37. | *Josh Freeman TB vs. Car Note: Game-time decision due to shoulder injury. Josh Johnson had a great week of practice and would start if Freeman can't go. *** OFFICIALLY OUT *** |
38. | *Matt Leinart HOU vs. Atl Note: Out for the season with a broken collarbone. |
Running Backs
1. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Car Note: Blount even had three catches for 56 yards last week, now he gets Carolina this week. |
2. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Sea Note: (Sprained toe) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice. |
3. | Ray Rice BAL at Cle |
4. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Atl Note: With no passing game to threaten the Jags, Foster only averaged 3.0 yards per carry last week. |
5. | Frank Gore SF vs. StL |
6. | Chris Johnson TEN at Buf Note: Coming off his best game of the year - 190 yards against Tampa Bay. |
7. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Ari |
8. | Matt Forte CHI vs. KC |
9. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD |
10. | *Willis McGahee DEN at Min Note: Illness, but full practice Friday. |
11. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Cin |
12. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Phi |
13. | Michael Bush OAK at Mia Note: Dolphins haven't allowed a rushing touchdown in the last seven games. |
14. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. Ind |
15. | Ryan Mathews SD at Jac Note: False reports from Dan Fouts led many to bench Mathews and miss out on his 137-yard game. Maybe that's Norv Turner's excuse for taking out Mathews in favor of Tolbert late in the OT before the Chargers missed on their final field goal attempt. |
16. | Roy Helu WAS vs. NYJ Note: Officially confirmed as the starter - first time that Shanahan has commited to Helu this early in the week. |
17. | *Cedric Benson CIN at Pit Note: (Foot) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. |
18. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Dal Note: Wells' knee was a little sore Monday after his breakout game against the Rams last weekend, but should be able to go this week against Dallas. Listed as probable. |
19. | Steven Jackson STL at SF Note: Offensive line woes stopped Jackson's prgress right in its tracks. |
20. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten |
21. | Donald Brown IND at NE Note: Took advantage of a good matchup last week, but it'll be tougher this week at New England. |
22. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Den |
23. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak |
24. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: Had a season-high 15 carries last week. |
25. | *Michael Turner ATL at Hou Note: (Groin) Only limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY *** |
26. | Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. GB |
27. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Det |
28. | *Shonn Greene NYJ at Was Note: Bounced back well from the rib injury. Would have received even more action if the Jets weren't trailing for much of the game. Full practice all week, but LDT might be back. |
29. | James Starks GB at NYG |
30. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB |
31. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. Det Note: Started Monday night ahead of Ingram and Sproles, but split the carries roughly equally. |
32. | *Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Bal Note: Ran reasonably well in his first game back from his hamstring injury and didn't suffer any setbacks. Listed as probable. |
33. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Det |
34. | *Kevin Smith DET at NO Note: (Ankle) Unable to practice Tuesday. Practiced Thursday and Friday, expects to play, even though he is listed as questionable. |
35. | Mike Tolbert SD at Jac |
36. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Oak |
37. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL |
38. | Ben Tate HOU vs. Atl |
39. | Marion Barber CHI vs. KC Note: Had 10 carries in the loss to the Raiders last week. |
40. | *Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. GB Note: (Foot) Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY *** |
41. | *Maurice Morris DET at NO Note: The likely starter for the Lions if Kevin Smith can't go. Status cloudy with Kevin Smith possible to play. |
42. | *Jackie Battle KC at Chi Note: Back with more of the same Thomas Jones nonsense. |
43. | Joe McKnight NYJ at Was Note: Only seven touches despite the Jets having to play from behind often in the game. |
44. | Ryan Grant GB at NYG |
45. | Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Bal |
46. | Kregg Lumpkin TB vs. Car |
47. | Dexter McCluster KC at Chi |
48. | Felix Jones DAL at Ari |
49. | *Joseph Addai IND at NE Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
50. | D.J. Ware NYG vs. GB Note: Had a whopping eight catches, albeit many in catch-up mode after the Giants fell way behind the Saints. |
51. | Keiland Williams DET at NO |
52. | *LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Was Note: (Knee) Practiced all week, listed as probable. |
53. | Bernard Scott CIN at Pit |
54. | Javon Ringer TEN at Buf |
55. | Isaac Redman PIT vs. Cin |
56. | Lance Ball DEN at Min |
57. | Justin Forsett SEA vs. Phi |
58. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Hou |
59. | Stevan Ridley NE vs. Ind |
60. | Ricky Williams BAL at Cle |
61. | Ryan Torain WAS vs. NYJ Note: Didn't get a single carry with Helu running so well. |
62. | Johnny White BUF vs. Ten |
63. | Delone Carter IND at NE Note: Didn't get a single touch with Addai back in there. |
64. | Phillip Tanner DAL at Ari |
65. | Derrick Ward HOU vs. Atl |
66. | Jason Snelling ATL at Hou |
67. | Brian Leonard CIN at Pit |
68. | Tashard Choice BUF vs. Ten |
69. | Ronnie Brown PHI at Sea |
70. | LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Dal |
71. | Thomas Jones KC at Chi |
72. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Was |
73. | Mewelde Moore PIT vs. Cin |
74. | Evan Royster WAS vs. NYJ |
75. | Leon Washington SEA vs. Phi |
76. | Anthony Dixon SF vs. StL |
77. | Dion Lewis PHI at Sea |
78. | Alfonso Smith ARZ vs. Dal |
79. | Lex Hilliard MIA vs. Oak |
80. | Curtis Brinkley SD at Jac |
81. | Deji Karim JAC vs. SD |
82. | *Shane Vereen NE vs. Ind Note: (Hamstring) Listed as questionable. |
83. | *Danny Woodhead NE vs. Ind Note: (Abdomen) Listed as questionable. *** GAME-TIME DECISION *** |
84. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Den Note: (High Ankle Sprain) 'Continues to make progress' does not = will play. Once again, we have to wait to see if he practices before we have much of an idea whether he'll play. Ruled out again this week. |
85. | *Darren McFadden OAK at Mia Note: (Foot) Walked around and participated in a light workout Monday. |
86. | *Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Bal Note: (Calf) Had a setback in warmups and didn't play against the Bengals, though he was in uniform. Listed as questionable |
87. | Kevin Faulk NE vs. Ind |
88. | Chris Ivory NO vs. Det |
89. | Cadillac Williams STL at SF |
90. | Taiwan Jones OAK at Mia |
Wide Receivers
1. | *Calvin Johnson DET at NO Note: (Toe) Listed as probable. |
2. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal |
3. | Wes Welker NE vs. Ind |
4. | Steve Smith CAR at TB |
5. | Greg Jennings GB at NYG |
6. | *Victor Cruz NYG vs. GB Note: Another monster game against the Saints, though much of his production came in garbage time. It could be more of the same this week against the Packers. (Hip) Listed as probable, Manningham is doubtful. |
7. | Roddy White ATL at Hou |
8. | Jordy Nelson GB at NYG |
9. | Laurent Robinson DAL at Ari |
10. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. GB Note: Briefly left Monday's game with a rib contusion but alter returned. (Headache/Ribs) Listed as probable. |
11. | Mike Wallace PIT vs. Cin |
12. | Brandon Lloyd STL at SF |
13. | Vincent Jackson SD at Jac Note: Only three targets last week - was that all a function of Champ Bailey, or the OL not giving Rivers time? |
14. | Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Oak |
15. | A.J. Green CIN at Pit |
16. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin |
17. | Marques Colston NO vs. Det |
18. | *Percy Harvin MIN vs. Den Note: Illness, but not related to his previous migraines. *** ACTIVE DESPITE ILLNESS *** |
19. | Dez Bryant DAL at Ari |
20. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Cle |
21. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Chi |
22. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at Sea Note: Will start again this week despite getting benched in the fourth quarter last week. |
23. | Eric Decker DEN at Min |
24. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten Note: Quick, I need to know your opinion about three vital issues: Stevie Johnson's celebration, Ndamukong Suh's temper, and Jake Plummer's opinion about Tim Tebow's religious beliefs. If possible, with santimony. |
25. | Mike Williams TB vs. Car Note: Coming alive, and has a decent matchup this week. |
26. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Atl Note: Only three targets last week - with T.J. Yates in there, what can we expect going forward? (Knee) Listed as probable. |
27. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Phi Note: Played through a shoulder injury last week. Could get more targets with Sidney Rice out this week. |
28. | Plaxico Burress NYJ at Was |
29. | Torrey Smith BAL at Cle |
30. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL |
31. | Jerome Simpson CIN at Pit Note: Dive, captain, dive! |
32. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Was Note: Only two catches for 22 yards despite nine targets last week. |
33. | *Julio Jones ATL at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant Friday, listed as questionable. *** OFFICIALLY ACTIVE *** |
34. | Nate Burleson DET at NO |
35. | Reggie Wayne IND at NE |
36. | Lance Moore NO vs. Det Note: Two red zone touchdowns on Monday night. |
37. | Early Doucet ARZ vs. Dal |
38. | Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. NYJ |
39. | Nate Washington TEN at Buf |
40. | Greg Little CLE vs. Bal |
41. | Damian Williams TEN at Buf |
42. | James Jones GB at NYG |
43. | Titus Young DET at NO |
44. | Steve Breaston KC at Chi |
45. | Harry Douglas ATL at Hou |
46. | Pierre Garcon IND at NE |
47. | Deion Branch NE vs. Ind |
48. | Earl Bennett CHI vs. KC Note: Targeted just four times by Caleb Hanie. |
49. | Jacoby Jones HOU vs. Atl |
50. | Chaz Schilens OAK at Mia Note: Decent game (four catches, 58 yards) with Ford and Moore out last week. |
51. | Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. Den |
52. | *Riley Cooper PHI at Sea Note: Should get another start this week with Jeremy Maclin out again. |
53. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Mia Note: (Neck) Targeted a team-high 10 times last week. |
54. | Johnny Knox CHI vs. KC Note: Two big games in a row, once with Cutler, once with Hanie. |
55. | David Nelson BUF vs. Ten |
56. | Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Bal |
57. | Santana Moss WAS vs. NYJ |
58. | *Ben Obomanu SEA vs. Phi Note: Should get more targets with Rice out, though it'll be from a noodle-armed Tarvaris Jackson, who can't get much on this throws because of his pectoral muscle tear. |
59. | Kevin Walter HOU vs. Atl |
60. | *Malcom Floyd SD at Jac Note: (Hip) Could return this week after running well in pregame warmups last week. Practiced all week, listed as probable. *** PROBABLE FOR MONDAY NIGHT *** |
61. | Preston Parker TB vs. Car |
62. | Jerricho Cotchery PIT vs. Cin |
63. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Det Note: It was Meachem's turn to be invisible for the Saints on Monday night. He and Devery Henderson are somewhat interchangeable, and both behind Colston, Moore and obviously Jimmy Graham. |
64. | Andre Caldwell CIN at Pit |
65. | Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Dal |
66. | Jason Avant PHI at Sea Note: Finally had the big-target game many had hoped for, probably after most people gave up on that possibility after duds the last two weeks. |
67. | Vincent Brown SD at Jac Note: *** HURT BY RETURN OF Malcom Floyd. *** |
68. | Hines Ward PIT vs. Cin |
69. | Roy Williams CHI vs. KC |
70. | Arrelious Benn TB vs. Car |
71. | Mike Thomas JAC vs. SD |
72. | Davone Bess MIA vs. Oak |
73. | Brandon LaFell CAR at TB |
74. | Jon Baldwin KC at Chi |
75. | Steven Smith PHI at Sea |
76. | Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Bal |
77. | Jordan Norwood CLE vs. Bal |
78. | Devery Henderson NO vs. Det |
79. | Kyle Williams SF vs. StL |
80. | Andrew Hawkins CIN at Pit |
81. | Donald Driver GB at NYG |
82. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT vs. Cin |
83. | Ted Ginn SF vs. StL |
84. | Eddie Royal DEN at Min |
85. | Lavelle Hawkins TEN at Buf |
86. | Devin Hester CHI vs. KC |
87. | Ramses Barden NYG vs. GB |
88. | *Braylon Edwards SF vs. StL Note: Playing through a sprained AC joint in his shoulder in addition to his knee injury. Listed as questionable. |
89. | Randall Cobb GB at NYG |
90. | Brian Hartline MIA vs. Oak |
91. | Lee Evans BAL at Cle |
92. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Min Note: Only one target last week. |
93. | Dezmon Briscoe TB vs. Car |
94. | Brandon Gibson STL at SF |
95. | T.J. Houshmandzadeh OAK at Mia |
96. | Donte Stallworth WAS vs. NYJ |
97. | Jarett Dillard JAC vs. SD |
98. | Legedu Naanee CAR at TB |
99. | Austin Collie IND at NE |
100. | *Brad Smith BUF vs. Ten Note: Could continue to line up opposite Stevie Johnson, with David Nelson getting used in the slot. |
101. | Matt Willis DEN at Min |
102. | Anthony Armstrong WAS vs. NYJ |
103. | *Denarius Moore OAK at Mia Note: Ruled out again this week. |
104. | *Mike Williams SEA vs. Phi Note: Limited in the second half last week due to a shoulder injury. |
105. | *Naaman Roosevelt BUF vs. Ten Note: (Shoulder) Inactive last week, could return this week. His absence created a nice opportunity for Brad Smith. |
106. | *Danario Alexander STL at SF Note: (Hamstring) Expected to return to practice. |
107. | *Mario Manningham NYG vs. GB Note: (Knee) Inactive Monday night against the Saints. Doubtful this week. *** COULDN'T RUN FRIDAY. *** |
108. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Phi Note: Doubtful this week due to a concussion. |
109. | *Chad Ochocinco NE vs. Ind |
110. | *Jeremy Maclin PHI at Sea Note: (Hamstring/shoulder) Wasn't at practice at all Tuesday and isn't expected to play Thursday at Seattle. |
111. | *Austin Pettis STL at SF |
112. | *Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Was |
113. | *Jacoby Ford OAK at Mia Note: (Foot) Plans to resume practicing Thursday, but not optimistic about playing this week. Ruled out again. |
114. | *Brian Robiskie JAC vs. SD |
115. | *Miles Austin DAL at Ari Note: (Hamstring) Worked on the side during Monday's practice - considered questionable again this week. Declared out again. |
116. | Michael Jenkins MIN vs. Den |
Tight Ends
1. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Det |
2. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind |
3. | Antonio Gates SD at Jac |
4. | Jason Witten DAL at Ari |
5. | Jermichael Finley GB at NYG |
6. | Fred Davis WAS vs. NYJ |
7. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Hou |
8. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Car |
9. | Vernon Davis SF vs. StL |
10. | Brent Celek PHI at Sea |
11. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Pit Note: The Bengals almost treat him as a wide receiver in the red zone - caught a pretty fade route for a touchdown last week. |
12. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Cin |
13. | Jake Ballard NYG vs. GB |
14. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at NO |
15. | Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ind |
16. | Ed Dickson BAL at Cle |
17. | Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Oak |
18. | *Jared Cook TEN at Buf Note: Left with a concussion last week, but passed all his concussion tests on Monday. Listed as probable. |
19. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. SD Note: Good news: Targeted 12 times. Bad news: Really biffed an easy end zone target. |
20. | Dustin Keller NYJ at Was Note: Scored for the first time since Week 2, then did it a second time against the Bills. |
21. | Jacob Tamme IND at NE |
22. | Owen Daniels HOU vs. Atl |
23. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: Injured his leg in warmups, still played. |
24. | Tony Scheffler DET at NO |
25. | *Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. Den Note: (Hamstring) Listed as probable. Practiced all week. |
26. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Bal |
27. | Delanie Walker SF vs. StL |
28. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Ten |
29. | Joel Dreessen HOU vs. Atl |
30. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Cle |
31. | Evan Moore CLE vs. Bal |
32. | Leonard Pope KC at Chi |
33. | Lance Kendricks STL at SF |
34. | Kevin Boss OAK at Mia |
35. | Jeremy Shockey CAR at TB |
36. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. KC |
37. | Zach Miller SEA vs. Phi Note: Still not a factor even with all of the Seattle WR injuries. |
38. | Jeff King ARZ vs. Dal |
39. | Randy McMichael SD at Jac |
40. | Todd Heap ARZ vs. Dal Note: (Hamstring) Played but didn't have a catch. |
41. | *Daniel Fells DEN at Min Note: Cleared from concussion and played last week. |
42. | *Dallas Clark IND at NE Note: (Lower Leg) Sat out again last week. Out again this week. |
43. | Donald Lee CIN at Pit |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | *LeSean McCoy PHI at Sea Note: (Sprained toe) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice. |
2. | Ray Rice BAL at Cle |
3. | Arian Foster HOU vs. Atl Note: With no passing game to threaten the Jags, Foster only averaged 3.0 yards per carry last week. |
4. | *Calvin Johnson DET at NO Note: (Toe) Listed as probable. |
5. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal |
6. | Wes Welker NE vs. Ind |
7. | Steve Smith CAR at TB |
8. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Car Note: Blount even had three catches for 56 yards last week, now he gets Carolina this week. |
9. | Frank Gore SF vs. StL |
10. | Chris Johnson TEN at Buf Note: Coming off his best game of the year - 190 yards against Tampa Bay. |
11. | DeMarco Murray DAL at Ari |
12. | Matt Forte CHI vs. KC |
13. | Greg Jennings GB at NYG |
14. | *Victor Cruz NYG vs. GB Note: Another monster game against the Saints, though much of his production came in garbage time. It could be more of the same this week against the Packers. (Hip) Listed as probable, Manningham is doubtful. |
15. | Roddy White ATL at Hou |
16. | Jordy Nelson GB at NYG |
17. | Laurent Robinson DAL at Ari |
18. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Ind |
19. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Det |
20. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. SD |
21. | *Willis McGahee DEN at Min Note: Illness, but full practice Friday. |
22. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Phi |
23. | Michael Bush OAK at Mia Note: Dolphins haven't allowed a rushing touchdown in the last seven games. |
24. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. GB Note: Briefly left Monday's game with a rib contusion but alter returned. (Headache/Ribs) Listed as probable. |
25. | Mike Wallace PIT vs. Cin |
26. | Brandon Lloyd STL at SF |
27. | Vincent Jackson SD at Jac Note: Only three targets last week - was that all a function of Champ Bailey, or the OL not giving Rivers time? |
28. | Ryan Mathews SD at Jac Note: False reports from Dan Fouts led many to bench Mathews and miss out on his 137-yard game. Maybe that's Norv Turner's excuse for taking out Mathews in favor of Tolbert late in the OT before the Chargers missed on their final field goal attempt. |
29. | Roy Helu WAS vs. NYJ Note: Officially confirmed as the starter - first time that Shanahan has commited to Helu this early in the week. |
30. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT vs. Cin |
31. | *Michael Turner ATL at Hou Note: (Groin) Only limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. *** EXPECTS TO PLAY *** |
32. | Antonio Gates SD at Jac |
33. | Jason Witten DAL at Ari |
34. | Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Oak |
35. | A.J. Green CIN at Pit |
36. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cin |
37. | Marques Colston NO vs. Det |
38. | *Percy Harvin MIN vs. Den Note: Illness, but not related to his previous migraines. *** ACTIVE DESPITE ILLNESS *** |
39. | *Maurice Morris DET at NO Note: The likely starter for the Lions if Kevin Smith can't go. Status cloudy with Kevin Smith possible to play. |
40. | Steven Jackson STL at SF Note: Offensive line woes stopped Jackson's prgress right in its tracks. |
41. | Mike Williams TB vs. Car Note: Coming alive, and has a decent matchup this week. |
42. | Dez Bryant DAL at Ari |
43. | Jermichael Finley GB at NYG |
44. | Anquan Boldin BAL at Cle |
45. | Dwayne Bowe KC at Chi |
46. | *DeSean Jackson PHI at Sea Note: Will start again this week despite getting benched in the fourth quarter last week. |
47. | *Cedric Benson CIN at Pit Note: (Foot) Full practice Friday, listed as probable. |
48. | *Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Dal Note: Wells' knee was a little sore Monday after his breakout game against the Rams last weekend, but should be able to go this week against Dallas. Listed as probable. |
49. | *Shonn Greene NYJ at Was Note: Bounced back well from the rib injury. Would have received even more action if the Jets weren't trailing for much of the game. Full practice all week, but LDT might be back. |
50. | Donald Brown IND at NE Note: Took advantage of a good matchup last week, but it'll be tougher this week at New England. |
51. | Eric Decker DEN at Min |
52. | Steve Johnson BUF vs. Ten Note: Quick, I need to know your opinion about three vital issues: Stevie Johnson's celebration, Ndamukong Suh's temper, and Jake Plummer's opinion about Tim Tebow's religious beliefs. If possible, with santimony. |
53. | *Andre Johnson HOU vs. Atl Note: Only three targets last week - with T.J. Yates in there, what can we expect going forward? (Knee) Listed as probable. |
54. | Vernon Davis SF vs. StL |
55. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at Hou |
56. | Fred Davis WAS vs. NYJ |
57. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Den |
58. | Reggie Bush MIA vs. Oak |
59. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at TB Note: Had a season-high 15 carries last week. |
60. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Det |
61. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB |
62. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Phi Note: Played through a shoulder injury last week. Could get more targets with Sidney Rice out this week. |
63. | Plaxico Burress NYJ at Was |
64. | Torrey Smith BAL at Cle |
65. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. StL |
66. | *Pierre Thomas NO vs. Det Note: Started Monday night ahead of Ingram and Sproles, but split the carries roughly equally. |
67. | *Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Bal Note: Ran reasonably well in his first game back from his hamstring injury and didn't suffer any setbacks. Listed as probable. |
68. | C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Ten |
69. | Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. GB |
70. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Car |
71. | Brent Celek PHI at Sea |
72. | Jerome Simpson CIN at Pit Note: Dive, captain, dive! |
73. | Santonio Holmes NYJ at Was Note: Only two catches for 22 yards despite nine targets last week. |
74. | *Julio Jones ATL at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited participant Friday, listed as questionable. *** OFFICIALLY ACTIVE *** |
75. | Nate Burleson DET at NO |
76. | James Starks GB at NYG |
77. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Det |
78. | Mike Tolbert SD at Jac |
79. | Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Oak |
80. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at Pit Note: The Bengals almost treat him as a wide receiver in the red zone - caught a pretty fade route for a touchdown last week. |
81. | Heath Miller PIT vs. Cin |
82. | Jake Ballard NYG vs. GB |
83. | Vincent Brown SD at Jac Note: *** HURT BY RETURN OF Malcom Floyd. *** |
84. | Reggie Wayne IND at NE |
85. | Lance Moore NO vs. Det Note: Two red zone touchdowns on Monday night. |
86. | Early Doucet ARZ vs. Dal |
87. | Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. NYJ |
88. | Nate Washington TEN at Buf |
89. | Kendall Hunter SF vs. StL |
90. | Ben Tate HOU vs. Atl |
91. | Marion Barber CHI vs. KC Note: Had 10 carries in the loss to the Raiders last week. |
92. | *Jackie Battle KC at Chi Note: Back with more of the same Thomas Jones nonsense. |
93. | Joe McKnight NYJ at Was Note: Only seven touches despite the Jets having to play from behind often in the game. |
94. | Ryan Grant GB at NYG |
95. | Brandon Pettigrew DET at NO |
96. | Aaron Hernandez NE vs. Ind |
97. | Greg Little CLE vs. Bal |
98. | Damian Williams TEN at Buf |
99. | James Jones GB at NYG |
100. | Titus Young DET at NO |
101. | Steve Breaston KC at Chi |
Kickers
1. | David Akers SF vs. StL |
2. | John Kasay NO vs. Det Note: Not asked to kick any field goals Monday night, still emerged with seven points. |
3. | Dan Bailey DAL at Ari |
4. | Billy Cundiff BAL at Cle |
5. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Ind |
6. | Mason Crosby GB at NYG |
7. | Nick Novak SD at Jac Note: Novak's OT attempt leaked right and another Chargers season goes down the drain. In fairness, it was a 53-yard attempt that should have been five yards shorter, but for bad coaching decisions. |
8. | Jason Hanson DET at NO |
9. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Mia Note: A whopping six field goals saved the day for a lot of his fantasy owners. (Hamstring) Listed as questionable. |
10. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. Cin |
11. | Matt Bryant ATL at Hou |
12. | Mike Nugent CIN at Pit |
13. | Connor Barth TB vs. Car |
14. | *Rob Bironas TEN at Buf Note: Had his first miss since Week 2 last week. Still made three attempts. He's also dealing with a bad back. |
15. | Olindo Mare CAR at TB |
16. | Alex Henery PHI at Sea |
17. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. SD |
18. | Nick Folk NYJ at Was |
19. | Neil Rackers HOU vs. Atl |
20. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. KC |
21. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Bal |
22. | Matt Prater DEN at Min |
23. | Josh Brown STL at SF |
24. | *Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Oak Note: Listed as probable. |
25. | Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. GB |
26. | Graham Gano WAS vs. NYJ Note: Shanahan absolved him of both blocks, but still, he's Graham Gannot. |
27. | Jay Feely ARZ vs. Dal |
28. | Ryan Longwell MIN vs. Den |
29. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Phi |
30. | *Dave Rayner BUF vs. Ten Note: Rian Lindell is getting closer to returning. Lindell is doubtful, so Rayner gets one more week. |
31. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NE |
32. | Ryan Succop KC at Chi |
Defenses
1. | *Baltimore Ravens at Cle Note: Ray Lewis (toe) is the 'furthest away' of the injured Ravens defenders from returning to action. |
2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. StL |
3. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cin Note: Troy Polamalu is uncertain for this week after suffering another head injury Sunday night. |
4. | New England Patriots vs. Ind |
5. | Chicago Bears vs. KC |
6. | New York Jets at Was |
7. | New Orleans Saints vs. Det |
8. | Dallas Cowboys at Ari |
9. | Atlanta Falcons at Hou |
10. | Washington Redskins vs. NYJ |
11. | Miami Dolphins vs. Oak |
12. | Denver Broncos at Min |
13. | Cincinnati Bengals at Pit |
14. | Oakland Raiders at Mia |
15. | Philadelphia Eagles at Sea |
16. | San Diego Chargers at Jac |
17. | Houston Texans vs. Atl |
18. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Phi |
19. | Tennessee Titans at Buf |
20. | *Cleveland Browns vs. Bal Note: The Browns lost Scott Fujita for the season with a hand injury. |
21. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. Den Note: Two more defensive backs on the IR for the season, including Husain Abdullah. |
22. | Buffalo Bills vs. Ten |
23. | Green Bay Packers at NYG |
24. | Arizona Cardinals vs. Dal |
25. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SD |
26. | Kansas City Chiefs at Chi |
27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car |
28. | *New York Giants vs. GB Note: Osi Umenyiora (ankle) out "for a while." |
29. | St. Louis Rams at SF |
30. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
31. | *Detroit Lions at NO Note: Ndamukong Suh suspended for two games, pending appeal. |
32. | Indianapolis Colts at NE |
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