This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
***Bye Weeks are over. First posted Tuesday, 11/25. Sunday Update Complete.***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
***Bye Weeks are over. First posted Tuesday,
***Bye Weeks are over. First posted Tuesday, 11/25. Sunday Update Complete.***
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 8:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
***Bye Weeks are over. First posted Tuesday, 11/25. Sunday Update Complete.***
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NE |
| 2. | Andrew Luck IND vs. Was |
| 3. | Peyton Manning DEN at KC |
| 4. | Drew Brees NO at Pit Note: Piled up the yards, with over 200 before halftime, but also was sacked four times and threw a critical pick-six. Doesn't have a bad schedule left - @PIT, CAR, @CHI, ATL, @TB. |
| 5. | Tom Brady NE at GB |
| 6. | Tony Romo DAL vs. Phi Note: As has been customary this year, Romo (back) didn't practice Monday for the Cowboys' first practice of the week. Listed as probable. ***Romo ooked as if he were playing hurt on Thursday.**** |
| 7. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. NO |
| 8. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Chi |
| 9. | Mark Sanchez PHI at Dal |
| 10. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at NYJ |
| 11. | Jay Cutler CHI at Det |
| 12. | Cam Newton CAR at Min |
| 13. | Eli Manning NYG at Jax |
| 14. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ari |
| 15. | Philip Rivers SD at Bal Note: Good overall numbers, but they were boosted considerably by his receivers, namely Keenan Allen, adding yards after the catch. Generally he dinked-and-dunked a lot. |
| 16. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. SD |
| 17. | Andy Dalton CIN at TB |
| 18. | Russell Wilson SEA at SF |
| 19. | Josh McCown TB vs. Cin |
| 20. | *Drew Stanton ARZ at Atl Note: )Ankle) Listed as probable this week. |
| 21. | Alex Smith KC vs. Den |
| 22. | *Colt McCoy WAS at Ind Note: Starting in place of RG3 this week. |
| 23. | Shaun Hill STL vs. Oak |
| 24. | *Kyle Orton BUF vs. Cle Note: This week's game is expected to be back in Buffalo. |
| 25. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Sea |
| 26. | Zach Mettenberger TEN at Hou |
| 27. | Brian Hoyer CLE at Buf |
| 28. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU vs. Ten Note: Likely starter with Mallett out for the year. |
| 29. | Teddy Bridgewater MIN vs. Car |
| 30. | Derek Carr OAK at StL |
| 31. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. NYG |
| 32. | *Geno Smith NYJ vs. Mia Note: Back as the starter, but for how long? Draws an awful matchup against Miami this week. |
| 33. | *Michael Vick NYJ vs. Mia Note: Pulled after a miserable effort Monday night, got x-rays for a calf injury afterward. Rex Ryan said that Vick would still start this week if healthy, but that he retains the right to change his mind. And change his mind Ryan did, naming Smith the starter Wednesday. |
| 34. | *Robert Griffin WAS at Ind Note: Coach Jay Gruden said there's 'every intent' that RG3 would start this week after another miserable game last week. Benched in favor of Colt McCoy. |
| 35. | EJ Manuel BUF vs. Cle |
| 36. | *Ryan Mallett HOU vs. Ten Note: Torn pectoral muscle, out for the season. |
Running Backs
| 1. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Phi |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NO |
| 3. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Den |
| 4. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. NE |
| 5. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF Note: (Back) Expected to be ready to play Thursday night, but won't get his customary rest because of the short week. Listed as probable, 'had a good week.' |
| 6. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Ten Note: (Groin) Some optimism that Foster could return this week. As always, the Thursday and Friday practices will be important. Limited practice Wednesday, 'good chance' he plays this week. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 7. | Matt Forte CHI at Det |
| 8. | Alfred Morris WAS at Ind Note: The lone offensive bright spot against the Niners last week. |
| 9. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Dal |
| 10. | Justin Forsett BAL vs. SD |
| 11. | C.J. Anderson DEN at KC |
| 12. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Buf |
| 13. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Jax |
| 14. | Jeremy Hill CIN at TB Note: Hill and Bernard split the workload virtually evenly. |
| 15. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Atl Note: (Foot) Limited again this Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 16. | *Mark Ingram NO at Pit Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 17. | Tre Mason STL vs. Oak |
| 18. | Denard Robinson JAC vs. NYG Note: Has slowed down the last two weeks and lost a fumble in the loss to the Colts. |
| 19. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Bal Note: Injured his shoulder in the win over the Rams but returned to the game to finish off his first 100-yard game of the year. Full practice Wednesday. ***Practiced all week, listed as probable.*** |
| 20. | Giovani Bernard CIN at TB |
| 21. | Shane Vereen NE at GB Note: Had the most snaps among the NE running backs last week, though Blount was the better runner. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 22. | *Lamar Miller MIA at NYJ Note: *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 23. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Limited at Monday's walk-through. Listed as probable. |
| 24. | Terrance West CLE at Buf Note: Actually had more carries than Crowell, but it was Crowell that crackled with two intermediate touchdown runs. Still, West ran well too and should continue to get work, though he was lucky not to lose his fumble against the Falcons. |
| 25. | Joique Bell DET vs. Chi |
| 26. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Was Note: Got 13 carries to 12 for Herron, who started ahead of him and got more pass targets. Richardson at least got the goal line carry, keeping him viable in deeper leagues. |
| 27. | *Bishop Sankey TEN at Hou Note: Sustained a stinger in the loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 28. | *Charles Sims TB vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 29. | *Matt Asiata MIN vs. Car Note: Still going through the league's concussion protocol. Cleared the league's protocol, limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practices Thursday and Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 30. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Ten |
| 31. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. Cle Note: (Groin) Not on the initial injury report this week. |
| 32. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Min |
| 33. | *Dan Herron IND vs. Was Note: Started ahead of T-Rich, though Richardson got the goal line carry. |
| 34. | Anthony Dixon BUF vs. Cle |
| 35. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Min |
| 36. | LeGarrette Blount NE at GB |
| 37. | Darren Sproles PHI at Dal |
| 38. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Mia |
| 39. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Ari |
| 40. | *Jonas Gray NE at GB Note: Don't ever miss a Belichick practice. Expected to be back in the mix this week after last week's de facto benching, but how much? |
| 41. | Darren McFadden OAK at StL |
| 42. | Roy Helu WAS at Ind |
| 43. | *Marcel Reece OAK at StL Note: Reece is the Raiders' second-best back behind Murray, and maybe their best pass-catcher, but they never seem to fully utilize him. ***Murray ruled out this week.*** |
| 44. | *Pierre Thomas NO at Pit Note: Full practice Wednesday. |
| 45. | Doug Martin TB vs. Cin |
| 46. | *Chris Johnson NYJ vs. Mia Note: *** (Knee) Listed as probable for Monday night. |
| 47. | Knile Davis KC vs. Den |
| 48. | Ben Tate MIN vs. Car Note: Was active in his first game with the Vikings but didn't play a single snap. ***McKinnon doubtful, could be involved this week.*** |
| 49. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea Note: Gore was ineffective and lost a fumble, while Hyde scored the game-winning touchdown, but also lost a fumble. He didn't yet do enough to take over from Gore. |
| 50. | Andre Williams NYG at Jax |
| 51. | James Starks GB vs. NE |
| 52. | Chris Polk PHI at Dal |
| 53. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Chi |
| 54. | Bryce Brown BUF vs. Cle |
| 55. | *Joe Banyard MIN vs. Car Note: ***Was the backup behind McKinnon last week, could get more action this week, though Asiata and Tate could also be part of the mix.*** |
| 56. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Ari |
| 57. | Benny Cunningham STL vs. Oak |
| 58. | Travaris Cadet NO at Pit |
| 59. | Bernard Pierce BAL vs. SD |
| 60. | Bobby Rainey TB vs. Cin Note: Buried in the running game behind both Sims and Martin. |
| 61. | Christine Michael SEA at SF |
| 62. | Branden Oliver SD at Bal |
| 63. | Joseph Randle DAL vs. Phi |
| 64. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Mia |
| 65. | Juwan Thompson DEN at KC |
| 66. | Toby Gerhart JAC vs. NYG |
| 67. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Ari |
| 68. | Daniel Thomas MIA at NYJ |
| 69. | Lorenzo Taliaferro BAL vs. SD |
| 70. | Jonathan Grimes HOU vs. Ten |
| 71. | Donald Brown SD at Bal |
| 72. | Shonn Greene TEN at Hou |
| 73. | Damien Williams MIA at NYJ |
| 74. | Robert Turbin SEA at SF |
| 75. | De'Anthony Thomas KC vs. Den |
| 76. | Maurice Jones-Drew OAK at StL |
| 77. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at Det |
| 78. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Phi |
| 79. | Fozzy Whittaker CAR at Min |
| 80. | Josh Harris PIT vs. NO |
| 81. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Car Note: Missed practice Wednesday with a lower back injury. ***Doubtful this week.*** |
| 82. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Chi Note: Limited in Tuesday's practice due to ankle and back injuries. Still listed as questionable. |
| 83. | *Latavius Murray OAK at StL Note: (Concussion) Didn't practice Monday, but has been able to exercise this week. Limited practice Wednesday, still has one more step to clear in the league's concussion protocol. *** Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 84. | *Dexter McCluster TEN at Hou Note: Dealing with a concussion. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 85. | *Khiry Robinson NO at Pit Note: (Forearm) Missed another game Monday night. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Out again this week.*** |
| 86. | *Michael Bush ARZ at Atl Note: Signed by the Cardinals, could take over their short-yardage duties. |
| 87. | *Ronnie Hillman DEN at KC Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday, still expected to miss several weeks. |
| 88. | *Montee Ball DEN at KC Note: (Groin) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 89. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Car |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at KC |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NO |
| 3. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Phi |
| 4. | A.J. Green CIN at TB Note: Looked as strong as he has been at any point this season in the win over the Texans, who couldn't handle him. |
| 5. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. NE |
| 6. | Josh Gordon CLE at Buf Note: So much for the notion of a 'pitch-count' - he was targeted a league-leading 16 times against the Falcons. |
| 7. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Was |
| 8. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Chi Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Tuesday. Listed as probable. |
| 9. | Randall Cobb GB vs. NE |
| 10. | Mike Evans TB vs. Cin Note: Quiet output, but had 11 targets against the Bears. |
| 11. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at KC |
| 12. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Jax Note: Monster game but has a 'very sore' back that briefly knocked him out of Sunday night's game. Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 13. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: Finally found the end zone, should have had two touchdowns though, as Matt Ryan missed him in the end zone early on. |
| 14. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Det Note: (Ankle) Listed as a limited participant Tuesday, though the team didn't have a full practice. Listed as probable. |
| 15. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Det |
| 16. | Golden Tate DET vs. Chi |
| 17. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Dal |
| 18. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Min |
| 19. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Cin |
| 20. | *Brandon LaFell NE at GB Note: Had his left shoulder looked at during Sunday's win over the Lions. He said afterward that he's 'good,' but you should watch for his practice reports closely this week just in case. Limited Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 21. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Ind |
| 22. | Marques Colston NO at Pit |
| 23. | Keenan Allen SD at Bal Note: Big game negated somewhat by two lost fumbles. |
| 24. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at Dal Note: (Knee) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. Listed as probable. |
| 25. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Cle Note: (Groin) Few targets Monday with the game a blowout and Robert Woods working effectively. |
| 26. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Sea |
| 27. | Steve Smith BAL vs. SD |
| 28. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten |
| 29. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. SD |
| 30. | Kenny Stills NO at Pit |
| 31. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ten |
| 32. | Julian Edelman NE at GB |
| 33. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at TB |
| 34. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Buf |
| 35. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ |
| 36. | *Kenny Britt STL vs. Oak Note: Had one touchdown called back and dropped another long pass. He'll bounce back. (Back) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 37. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. NO |
| 38. | *Mike Wallace MIA at NYJ Note: ***(Chest) Listed as probable.*** |
| 39. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Sea |
| 40. | *Eric Decker NYJ vs. Mia Note: ***(Toe) Listed as probable.*** |
| 41. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Was Note: Just 10 yards on nine targets in the win over the Jaguars. |
| 42. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. NYG Note: (Flu) Missed practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 43. | Kendall Wright TEN at Hou |
| 44. | Percy Harvin NYJ vs. Mia Note: Only had two targets Monday night. |
| 45. | John Brown ARZ at Atl |
| 46. | Rueben Randle NYG at Jax |
| 47. | James Jones OAK at StL |
| 48. | *Charles Johnson MIN vs. Car Note: Has come on strong the last two weeks, burying Patterson in the process. |
| 49. | *Donte Moncrief IND vs. Was Note: More snaps than Nicks last week. |
| 50. | *Terrance Williams DAL vs. Phi Note: Fractured the tip of his index finger last week, though he's supposed to play Thursday. Has just four targets the last two games and hasn't scored since Week 7. Listed as probable. |
| 51. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Den |
| 52. | *Justin Hunter TEN at Hou Note: Big touchdown on a lucky deflection. |
| 53. | Malcom Floyd SD at Bal |
| 54. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Cle Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 55. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Ind |
| 56. | Louis Murphy TB vs. Cin |
| 57. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Atl Note: Two touchdowns one week, two targets the next week. |
| 58. | *Davante Adams GB vs. NE Note: Was banged up early in the win over the Vikings but later returned to the game. ***(Heel) Listed as probable.*** |
| 59. | *Greg Jennings MIN vs. Car Note: ***(Ribs) Listed as probable.*** |
| 60. | Markus Wheaton PIT vs. NO |
| 61. | Wes Welker DEN at KC |
| 62. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF |
| 63. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. NYG |
| 64. | *Stedman Bailey STL vs. Oak Note: Rapidly climbing the Stedman Ladder. Only one in modern times ranking higher now. |
| 65. | Steve Johnson SF vs. Sea |
| 66. | Andre Holmes OAK at StL |
| 67. | Philly Brown CAR at Min |
| 68. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA at SF Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Monday's walk-through. |
| 69. | Harry Douglas ATL vs. Ari |
| 70. | Chris Hogan BUF vs. Cle |
| 71. | Brian Hartline MIA at NYJ |
| 72. | Riley Cooper PHI at Dal |
| 73. | *Joseph Morgan NO at Pit Note: Two huge plays early on for the Saints on Monday night, but then wasn't targeted the rest of the game. Still, with Cooks out for the season, someone has to produce, and Morgan could get a bigger role this week. |
| 74. | Miles Austin CLE at Buf |
| 75. | *Donnie Avery KC vs. Den Note: (Hernia) Has a 'pretty good chance' to play this week. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 76. | Andre Caldwell DEN at KC |
| 77. | Robert Meachem NO at Pit |
| 78. | Preston Parker NYG at Jax |
| 79. | Travis Benjamin CLE at Buf |
| 80. | Brice Butler OAK at StL |
| 81. | *Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Car Note: Left with knee and ankle injuries but later returned, but he was already buried before that. Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 82. | Paul Richardson SEA at SF |
| 83. | Brandon Lloyd SF vs. Sea |
| 84. | Jerricho Cotchery CAR at Min |
| 85. | Tavon Austin STL vs. Oak |
| 86. | Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. Mia |
| 87. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. NYG |
| 88. | Eddie Royal SD at Bal |
| 89. | Danny Amendola NE at GB |
| 90. | Hakeem Nicks IND vs. Was |
| 91. | Taylor Gabriel CLE at Buf |
| 92. | Devin Hester ATL vs. Ari |
| 93. | Nate Washington TEN at Hou |
| 94. | Brandon Gibson MIA at NYJ |
| 95. | Marquess Wilson CHI at Det |
| 96. | Cody Latimer DEN at KC |
| 97. | *Jarrett Boykin GB vs. NE |
| 98. | *Roddy White ATL vs. Ari Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Did not practice all week, listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 99. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl Note: (Knee) Inactive last week, wouldn't have practiced Monday if the Cardinals had practice. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable but is a game-time decision for a 4:05 ET game.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at GB |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham NO at Pit |
| 3. | Greg Olsen CAR at Min |
| 4. | Martellus Bennett CHI at Det |
| 5. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Den |
| 6. | Antonio Gates SD at Bal |
| 7. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Was |
| 8. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Phi |
| 9. | Delanie Walker TEN at Hou |
| 10. | Larry Donnell NYG at Jax |
| 11. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Car Note: ***(Abdomen) Listed as probable.*** |
| 12. | *Jared Cook STL vs. Oak Note: Had nine targets last week despite his back injury. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 13. | Mychal Rivera OAK at StL |
| 14. | *Zach Ertz PHI at Dal Note: (Oblique) Full practice Tuesday. Listed as probable. |
| 15. | Heath Miller PIT vs. NO |
| 16. | Owen Daniels BAL vs. SD |
| 17. | Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. NYG |
| 18. | Niles Paul WAS at Ind |
| 19. | Jermaine Gresham CIN at TB |
| 20. | Vernon Davis SF vs. Sea |
| 21. | *Julius Thomas DEN at KC Note: (Ankle) Could return this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable - limited practice Friday.*** |
| 22. | Brent Celek PHI at Dal |
| 23. | *Jacob Tamme DEN at KC Note: Used primarily as a blocker, even with Julius Thomas out. |
| 24. | Dion Sims MIA at NYJ |
| 25. | Tim Wright NE at GB |
| 26. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB vs. Cin Note: (Back) Did not practice Tuesday. Returned to practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 27. | Eric Ebron DET vs. Chi |
| 28. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. NE |
| 29. | Chase Coffman TEN at Hou |
| 30. | Andrew Quarless GB vs. NE |
| 31. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. Cle |
| 32. | John Carlson ARZ at Atl |
| 33. | Garrett Graham HOU vs. Ten |
| 34. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. Oak |
| 35. | Ladarius Green SD at Bal |
| 36. | Clay Harbor JAC vs. NYG |
| 37. | *Anthony Fasano KC vs. Den Note: ***(Knee) Listed as probable.*** |
| 38. | Luke Willson SEA at SF |
| 39. | Gavin Escobar DAL vs. Phi |
| 40. | *Charles Clay MIA at NYJ Note: Sat out with knee and hamstring injuries last week. Present at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 41. | *Dwayne Allen IND vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Was able to do some treadmill work Monday. Did not practice Wednesday, still 'day-to-day'. ***Out this week.*** |
| 42. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Ind Note: Sat out last week with a hamstring injury. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 43. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Buf Note: (Concussion) Some hope that Cameron will play in Week 13. We'll wait to move him up until after he practices later in the week. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 44. | *Jace Amaro NYJ vs. Mia Note: Suffered a concussion Monday night. Rex Ryan not optimistic that Amaro can play. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 45. | *Cooper Helfet SEA at SF Note: Turned an ankle in the win over the Cardinals. Will not travel with the team for Thursday's game. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at KC |
| 2. | DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Phi |
| 3. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NO |
| 4. | Jamaal Charles KC vs. Den |
| 5. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NO |
| 6. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. Phi |
| 7. | A.J. Green CIN at TB Note: Looked as strong as he has been at any point this season in the win over the Texans, who couldn't handle him. |
| 8. | Rob Gronkowski NE at GB |
| 9. | Jimmy Graham NO at Pit |
| 10. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. NE |
| 11. | Josh Gordon CLE at Buf Note: So much for the notion of a 'pitch-count' - he was targeted a league-leading 16 times against the Falcons. |
| 12. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Was |
| 13. | Eddie Lacy GB vs. NE |
| 14. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF Note: (Back) Expected to be ready to play Thursday night, but won't get his customary rest because of the short week. Listed as probable, 'had a good week.' |
| 15. | Matt Forte CHI at Det |
| 16. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. Chi Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Tuesday. Listed as probable. |
| 17. | Randall Cobb GB vs. NE |
| 18. | Mike Evans TB vs. Cin Note: Quiet output, but had 11 targets against the Bears. |
| 19. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at KC |
| 20. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Jax Note: Monster game but has a 'very sore' back that briefly knocked him out of Sunday night's game. Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 21. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Ari Note: Finally found the end zone, should have had two touchdowns though, as Matt Ryan missed him in the end zone early on. |
| 22. | Justin Forsett BAL vs. SD |
| 23. | C.J. Anderson DEN at KC |
| 24. | *Brandon Marshall CHI at Det Note: (Ankle) Listed as a limited participant Tuesday, though the team didn't have a full practice. Listed as probable. |
| 25. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Det |
| 26. | Golden Tate DET vs. Chi |
| 27. | Jeremy Maclin PHI at Dal |
| 28. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Min |
| 29. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Jax |
| 30. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Atl Note: (Foot) Limited again this Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 31. | *Arian Foster HOU vs. Ten Note: (Groin) Some optimism that Foster could return this week. As always, the Thursday and Friday practices will be important. Limited practice Wednesday, 'good chance' he plays this week. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 32. | *Roddy White ATL vs. Ari Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Did not practice all week, listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision.*** |
| 33. | Vincent Jackson TB vs. Cin |
| 34. | *Brandon LaFell NE at GB Note: Had his left shoulder looked at during Sunday's win over the Lions. He said afterward that he's 'good,' but you should watch for his practice reports closely this week just in case. Limited Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 35. | Alfred Morris WAS at Ind Note: The lone offensive bright spot against the Niners last week. |
| 36. | LeSean McCoy PHI at Dal |
| 37. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Buf |
| 38. | Jeremy Hill CIN at TB Note: Hill and Bernard split the workload virtually evenly. |
| 39. | DeSean Jackson WAS at Ind |
| 40. | Marques Colston NO at Pit |
| 41. | Keenan Allen SD at Bal Note: Big game negated somewhat by two lost fumbles. |
| 42. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at Dal Note: (Knee) Full participant in Tuesday's practice. Listed as probable. |
| 43. | Greg Olsen CAR at Min |
| 44. | *Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Cle Note: (Groin) Few targets Monday with the game a blowout and Robert Woods working effectively. |
| 45. | Anquan Boldin SF vs. Sea |
| 46. | Steve Smith BAL vs. SD |
| 47. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten |
| 48. | Torrey Smith BAL vs. SD |
| 49. | Kenny Stills NO at Pit |
| 50. | *Mark Ingram NO at Pit Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 51. | Tre Mason STL vs. Oak |
| 52. | Denard Robinson JAC vs. NYG Note: Has slowed down the last two weeks and lost a fumble in the loss to the Colts. |
| 53. | *Ryan Mathews SD at Bal Note: Injured his shoulder in the win over the Rams but returned to the game to finish off his first 100-yard game of the year. Full practice Wednesday. ***Practiced all week, listed as probable.*** |
| 54. | Giovani Bernard CIN at TB |
| 55. | Shane Vereen NE at GB Note: Had the most snaps among the NE running backs last week, though Blount was the better runner. (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 56. | *Lamar Miller MIA at NYJ Note: *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable for Monday night. *** |
| 57. | Joique Bell DET vs. Chi |
| 58. | Martellus Bennett CHI at Det |
| 59. | Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ten |
| 60. | Julian Edelman NE at GB |
| 61. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at TB |
| 62. | Andrew Hawkins CLE at Buf |
| 63. | Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ |
| 64. | *Kenny Britt STL vs. Oak Note: Had one touchdown called back and dropped another long pass. He'll bounce back. (Back) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 65. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. NO |
| 66. | *Mike Wallace MIA at NYJ Note: ***(Chest) Listed as probable.*** |
| 67. | Michael Crabtree SF vs. Sea |
| 68. | *Eric Decker NYJ vs. Mia Note: ***(Toe) Listed as probable.*** |
| 69. | *Frank Gore SF vs. Sea Note: (Knee) Limited at Monday's walk-through. Listed as probable. |
| 70. | Terrance West CLE at Buf Note: Actually had more carries than Crowell, but it was Crowell that crackled with two intermediate touchdown runs. Still, West ran well too and should continue to get work, though he was lucky not to lose his fumble against the Falcons. |
| 71. | Trent Richardson IND vs. Was Note: Got 13 carries to 12 for Herron, who started ahead of him and got more pass targets. Richardson at least got the goal line carry, keeping him viable in deeper leagues. |
| 72. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Car Note: Missed practice Wednesday with a lower back injury. ***Doubtful this week.*** |
| 73. | *Bishop Sankey TEN at Hou Note: Sustained a stinger in the loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Not listed on the initial injury report. |
| 74. | *Charles Sims TB vs. Cin Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 75. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Was Note: Just 10 yards on nine targets in the win over the Jaguars. |
| 76. | *Cecil Shorts JAC vs. NYG Note: (Flu) Missed practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 77. | Darren Sproles PHI at Dal |
| 78. | Roy Helu WAS at Ind |
| 79. | Kendall Wright TEN at Hou |
| 80. | Percy Harvin NYJ vs. Mia Note: Only had two targets Monday night. |
| 81. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Den |
| 82. | Antonio Gates SD at Bal |
| 83. | Coby Fleener IND vs. Was |
| 84. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Ten |
| 85. | *Fred Jackson BUF vs. Cle Note: (Groin) Not on the initial injury report this week. |
| 86. | DeAngelo Williams CAR at Min |
| 87. | *Dan Herron IND vs. Was Note: Started ahead of T-Rich, though Richardson got the goal line carry. |
| 88. | Anthony Dixon BUF vs. Cle |
| 89. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Min |
| 90. | John Brown ARZ at Atl |
| 91. | Rueben Randle NYG at Jax |
| 92. | James Jones OAK at StL |
| 93. | *Charles Johnson MIN vs. Car Note: Has come on strong the last two weeks, burying Patterson in the process. |
| 94. | *Donte Moncrief IND vs. Was Note: More snaps than Nicks last week. |
| 95. | Jason Witten DAL vs. Phi |
| 96. | Delanie Walker TEN at Hou |
| 97. | LeGarrette Blount NE at GB |
| 98. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. Mia |
| 99. | Steven Jackson ATL vs. Ari |
| 100. | *Terrance Williams DAL vs. Phi Note: Fractured the tip of his index finger last week, though he's supposed to play Thursday. Has just four targets the last two games and hasn't scored since Week 7. Listed as probable. |
| 101. | Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Den |
| 102. | *Justin Hunter TEN at Hou Note: Big touchdown on a lucky deflection. |
| 103. | Malcom Floyd SD at Bal |
| 104. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Cle Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 105. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Ind |
| 106. | Louis Murphy TB vs. Cin |
| 107. | Larry Donnell NYG at Jax |
| 108. | *Jared Cook STL vs. Oak Note: Had nine targets last week despite his back injury. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 109. | Mychal Rivera OAK at StL |
| 110. | Darren McFadden OAK at StL |
| 111. | Doug Martin TB vs. Cin |
| 112. | *Jonas Gray NE at GB Note: Don't ever miss a Belichick practice. Expected to be back in the mix this week after last week's de facto benching, but how much? |
| 113. | *Chris Johnson NYJ vs. Mia Note: *** (Knee) Listed as probable for Monday night. |
| 114. | Michael Floyd ARZ at Atl Note: Two touchdowns one week, two targets the next week. |
| 115. | *Davante Adams GB vs. NE Note: Was banged up early in the win over the Vikings but later returned to the game. ***(Heel) Listed as probable.*** |
| 116. | *Greg Jennings MIN vs. Car Note: ***(Ribs) Listed as probable.*** |
| 117. | *Latavius Murray OAK at StL Note: (Concussion) Didn't practice Monday, but has been able to exercise this week. Limited practice Wednesday, still has one more step to clear in the league's concussion protocol. *** Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 118. | *Reggie Bush DET vs. Chi Note: Limited in Tuesday's practice due to ankle and back injuries. Still listed as questionable. |
| 119. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Atl Note: (Knee) Inactive last week, wouldn't have practiced Monday if the Cardinals had practice. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable but is a game-time decision for a 4:05 ET game.*** |
| 120. | *Julius Thomas DEN at KC Note: (Ankle) Could return this week. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable - limited practice Friday.*** |
| 121. | *Jordan Cameron CLE at Buf Note: (Concussion) Some hope that Cameron will play in Week 13. We'll wait to move him up until after he practices later in the week. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 122. | *Dwayne Allen IND vs. Was Note: (Ankle) Was able to do some treadmill work Monday. Did not practice Wednesday, still 'day-to-day'. ***Out this week.*** |
| 123. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Ind Note: Sat out last week with a hamstring injury. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at GB |
| 2. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Was |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. SD |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB vs. NE |
| 5. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Phi |
| 6. | Cody Parkey PHI at Dal |
| 7. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Sea |
| 8. | Shaun Suisham PIT vs. NO |
| 9. | Randy Bullock HOU vs. Ten |
| 10. | Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Oak |
| 11. | Shayne Graham NO at Pit Note: Not often kicking from distance, but has job security after going 17-for-18 so far on the season. |
| 12. | Connor Barth DEN at KC |
| 13. | Mike Nugent CIN at TB |
| 14. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. Car |
| 15. | Steven Hauschka SEA at SF |
| 16. | Matt Prater DET vs. Chi Note: It's not Prater's fault, but choosing to kick a 20-yard field goal against the Patriots is really inane. It's not as if the Lions were ever going to win a 16-14 game. |
| 17. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Ari |
| 18. | Nick Novak SD at Bal |
| 19. | Kai Forbath WAS at Ind |
| 20. | Josh Brown NYG at Jax |
| 21. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at Atl Note: Had his second miss in as many weeks early on in the loss to Seattle. |
| 22. | *Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Cle Note: Played through a groin injury last week. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 23. | Robbie Gould CHI at Det |
| 24. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Mia |
| 25. | Caleb Sturgis MIA at NYJ |
| 26. | Graham Gano CAR at Min |
| 27. | Billy Cundiff CLE at Buf Note: Cundiff's only miss came on an ill-advised 60-yard attempt. Made four other attempts, including the game-winner. |
| 28. | Patrick Murray TB vs. Cin |
| 29. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Den |
| 30. | Ryan Succop TEN at Hou |
| 31. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at StL |
| 32. | Josh Scobee JAC vs. NYG |
Defenses
| 1. | Buffalo Bills vs. Cle |
| 2. | *San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea Note: Aldon Smith had a two-sack game despite dislocating a finger early on. |
| 3. | *Cleveland Browns at Buf Note: Tashaun Gipson suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain. |
| 4. | Houston Texans vs. Ten |
| 5. | Seattle Seahawks at SF |
| 6. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Was |
| 7. | *Miami Dolphins at NYJ Note: Jamar Taylor (shoulder) is likely out for the season. |
| 8. | Cincinnati Bengals at TB |
| 9. | Arizona Cardinals at Atl |
| 10. | New York Giants at Jax |
| 11. | St. Louis Rams vs. Oak |
| 12. | Detroit Lions vs. Chi |
| 13. | Baltimore Ravens vs. SD |
| 14. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Phi |
| 15. | *Denver Broncos at KC Note: Brandon Marshall (the LB version) suffered a concussion against the Dolphins, and Aqib Talib injured his hamstring. |
| 16. | Philadelphia Eagles at Dal |
| 17. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Car |
| 18. | San Diego Chargers at Bal |
| 19. | Carolina Panthers at Min |
| 20. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Ari |
| 21. | *Chicago Bears at Det Note: Kyle Fuller dealing with a knee injury, Lance Brings has a groin injury. |
| 22. | New England Patriots at GB |
| 23. | Oakland Raiders at StL |
| 24. | *New York Jets vs. Mia Note: Muhammad Wilkerson left Monday night with a toe injury. |
| 25. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. Den Note: Eric Berry out for the season with what is believed to be lymphoma. |
| 26. | Tennessee Titans at Hou |
| 27. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NO Note: Jarvis Jones (wrist) returned to practice Monday - the Steelers now have a 21-day window to decide whether to activate him. |
| 28. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. NYG |
| 29. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cin Note: Lavonte David still dealing with a hamstring injury. |
| 30. | Green Bay Packers vs. NE |
| 31. | New Orleans Saints at Pit |
| 32. | Washington Redskins at Ind |
