This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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: four 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.
(On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. However, for Week 1 they are up early. ***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,
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: four 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.
(On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 pm PT. However, for Week 1 they are up early. ***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. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
The first week is always the trickiest. I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. 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?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Jax |
| 2. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Mia |
| 3. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Pit |
| 4. | Drew Brees NO vs. Oak |
| 5. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Was |
| 6. | Derek Carr OAK at NO |
| 7. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. NE |
| 8. | Eli Manning NYG at Dal |
| 9. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. GB |
| 10. | Jameis Winston TB at Atl |
| 11. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Det Note: The Colts' offensive line has looked miserable this preseason, but I want to make sure I'm not reading too much into the preseason. Limited in Wednesday's practice due to shoulder soreness, which Will Carroll described as fraying in the labrum. ***Full participant in Friday's practice, not on the injury list.*** |
| 12. | Tyrod Taylor BUF at Bal |
| 13. | Philip Rivers SD at KC |
| 14. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. TB |
| 15. | Matthew Stafford DET at Ind |
| 16. | Cam Newton CAR at Den Note: Can Cam better solve the puzzle that is the Denver defense? It seems unlikely, especially in Denver. |
| 17. | *Joe Flacco BAL vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Not on the PUP list to begin training camp. |
| 18. | Alex Smith KC vs. SD |
| 19. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Min |
| 20. | Andy Dalton CIN at NYJ |
| 21. | *Dak Prescott DAL vs. NYG Note: Starting now that Tony Romo is out. |
| 22. | *Jimmy Garoppolo NE at Ari Note: Starting the first four weeks with Brady suspended. |
| 23. | Brock Osweiler HOU vs. Chi |
| 24. | Robert Griffin CLE at Phi |
| 25. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ vs. Cin Note: Re-signed with the Jets and has looked rusty in the preseason. |
| 26. | Jay Cutler CHI at Hou |
| 27. | *Carson Wentz PHI vs. Cle Note: (Ribs) Will start so long as he's healthy enough - otherwise Chase Daniel will get the nod after the Sam Bradford trade. Getting all first-team reps this week, will get the start. |
| 28. | *Trevor Siemian DEN vs. Car Note: Beat out Mark Sanchez for the starting job - Sanchez was subsequently cut. |
| 29. | *Shaun Hill MIN at Ten Note: Back to reserve duty after the Bradford trade. Still might start after all - decision might come down to right before kickoff. ***Hill is expected to start ahead of Bradford.*** |
| 30. | *Blaine Gabbert SF vs. LA Note: Officially named the starter. |
| 31. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Sea |
| 32. | *Case Keenum LA at SF Note: Named the Rams' starter to begin the season. |
| 33. | *Sam Bradford MIN at Ten Note: Traded to the Vikings a week before the start of the season, will start in Week 1. As it turns out, the decision on who to start hasn't yet been made. Shaun Hill led drills Wednesday. The Vikes want to make sure that Bradford knows the offense before starting him. ***Hill is expected to start ahead of Bradford.*** |
| 34. | *Chase Daniel PHI vs. Cle Note: Possible starter if Wentz (ribs) can't go. It appears that Wentz will be ready to play. |
| 35. | *Jared Goff LA at SF Note: Beginning the year as the third string QB? |
| 36. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. NYG Note: (Back) Out to 8-10 weeks. Will be kept on the 53-man roster instead of IR-to-return. |
| 37. | *Tom Brady NE at Ari Note: Suspended for the first four games. |
| 38. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIN at Ten Note: Out for the season with a horrific non-contact injury. |
Running Backs
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ vs. NE |
| 2. | Todd Gurley LA at SF |
| 3. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG Note: Facing a domestic violence accusation, still under investigation. But Week 1 status not in doubt. Won't be charged by the DA's office, NFL still investigating. Meanwhile, he declared his previously injured hamstring to be 100%. |
| 4. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Chi |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. TB |
| 6. | Adrian Peterson MIN at Ten |
| 7. | Eddie Lacy GB at Jax |
| 8. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Bal |
| 9. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 10. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Oak |
| 11. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. SD Note: Might start in Week 1, and perhaps beyond, with Jamaal Charles slow to recover from knee surgery. ***Charles officially won't play in Week 1. Might be a little less valuable in PPR leagues if West is healthy, as West tended to be the pass-catching back late last season.*** |
| 12. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Was |
| 13. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Cle |
| 14. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Car Note: The Broncos paid big to keep Anderson - I think he'll get heavy usage. |
| 15. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Min |
| 16. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Cin |
| 17. | Latavius Murray OAK at NO Note: Will lose snaps on passing downs to DeAndre Washington. |
| 18. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Dal |
| 19. | Jeremy Langford CHI at Hou |
| 20. | *Christine Michael SEA vs. Mia Note: How much are you buying into the re-dedicated Michael? More importantly, how much are Pete Carroll and the Seahawks buying into it? Could emerge into a full timeshare with Rawls, maybe even higher. Listed ahead of Rawls on the Seahawks' Week 1 depth chart. ***Officially starting in Week 1, though Rawls will also play.*** |
| 21. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. GB Note: Could get more work than usual if Chris Ivory's calf injury limits him. ***Ivory a late scratch.*** |
| 22. | *Melvin Gordon SD at KC Note: (Knee) Two long touchdowns in the preseason - knee is no longer a concern. Will he get the goal line carries this year? |
| 23. | Frank Gore IND vs. Det |
| 24. | *Carlos Hyde SF vs. LA Note: Still in the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the third preseason game. Out of the concussion protocol, full practice Thursday. |
| 25. | *Matt Jones WAS vs. Pit Note: Suffered a second-degree sprain in the AC joint of his shoulder and missed the last two preseason games. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday, shed the non-contact jersey Thursday. ***Full participant in practice all week, still listed as questionable - get used to 'questionable' meaning nothing this year.*** |
| 26. | Giovani Bernard CIN at NYJ |
| 27. | *LeGarrette Blount NE at Ari Note: (Knee) Avoided the PUP list in training camp, and then saw Tyler Gaffney cut and Dion Lewis go on the PUP list for the regular season. Sharing time with James White. |
| 28. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Den |
| 29. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NYJ |
| 30. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Phi |
| 31. | Ameer Abdullah DET at Ind Note: It appears that Abdullah will get a similar workload to last season, with Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner also in the mix. |
| 32. | Arian Foster MIA at Sea |
| 33. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Phi Note: He and Gio Bernard are my two favorite 'time-share' running backs. Hue Jackson is going to find lots of ways to make him work. |
| 34. | Charles Sims TB at Atl |
| 35. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Made his preseason debut in the fourth preseason game. Should be ready for Week 1, but will Christine Michael cut into his workload? Not listed on the injury report, but listed behind Michael on the depth chart for this week. ***Rawls missed one practice with an illness this week, but still will play in Week 1, though Michael will start.*** |
| 36. | *Danny Woodhead SD at KC Note: (Ankle) Fully healthy for the start of training camp. |
| 37. | *Justin Forsett BAL vs. Buf Note: Small surprise - released by the Ravens in the last round of cuts. However, he could still re-sign with the team and even play a significant Week 1 role. Officially re-signed by the Ravens and could be the starter. |
| 38. | *Terrance West BAL vs. Buf Note: Profile raised following the Ravens' waiver of Justin Forsett and Kenneth Dixon's injury. |
| 39. | *Theo Riddick DET at Ind Note: ***Small bump up - like the matchup.*** |
| 40. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Min |
| 41. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. NYG Note: Has emerged as Elliott's handcuff with a strong preseason and with McFadden hurt. |
| 42. | *James White NE at Ari Note: Much bigger profile with Dion Lewis on the PUP list to begin the season. Blount will get more carries, White will get the receptions. |
| 43. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Cin |
| 44. | *Shaun Draughn SF vs. LA Note: (Ribs) Might start if Hyde remains in the concussion protocol, though his health isn't guaranteed yet. Full go at Wednesday's practice. |
| 45. | *Devontae Booker DEN vs. Car Note: Pass-catching ability could earn him extra playing time. We'll see if he can block. |
| 46. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Cle |
| 47. | Shane Vereen NYG at Dal |
| 48. | DeAndre Washington OAK at NO |
| 49. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB |
| 50. | *Charcandrick West KC vs. SD Note: (Elbow) Full participant at Wednesday's practice. ***Jamaal Charles officially won't play Sunday.*** |
| 51. | James Starks GB at Jax |
| 52. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. Pit Note: Missed the preseason with a shoulder injury. And that's always been the drawback with him, suffering injuries at exactly the wrong time. Practiced without limitation Thursday, not on the injury list. |
| 53. | Chris Johnson ARZ vs. NE |
| 54. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. Buf |
| 55. | *Jordan Howard CHI at Hou Note: Could eventually end up as the Bears' goal line back. Appears to be the top backup behind Langford. |
| 56. | C.J. Spiller NO vs. Oak |
| 57. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Ten Note: Missed the final preseason game with an 'undisclosed injury.' Foot injury, did not practice Thursday. |
| 58. | Benny Cunningham LA at SF |
| 59. | *Kenyan Drake MIA at Sea Note: ***Top backup to Foster with Ajayi not even making the trip.*** |
| 60. | *Mike Davis SF vs. LA Note: Carlos Hyde is in the concussion protocol and Shaun Draughn is a little banged up too. Might get a decent run in Week 1. |
| 61. | Mike Gillislee BUF at Bal |
| 62. | Cameron Artis-Payne CAR at Den |
| 63. | Robert Turbin IND vs. Det |
| 64. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. NE |
| 65. | C.J. Prosise SEA vs. Mia |
| 66. | *Rob Kelley WAS vs. Pit Note: Could get a lot of action in Week 1 - Keith Marshall is out for the season, plus both Matt Jones and Chris Thompson have injuries of their own. His range is all the way from starter to third on the depth chart. Right now it's looking more like third, with both Jones and Thompson practicing. ***Some suggestions by the coaching staff that it will be a rotation of all three backs, though that could still end up meaning that one of them gets 3-4 carries.*** |
| 67. | Paul Perkins NYG at Dal |
| 68. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at Hou |
| 69. | *Jonathan Williams BUF at Bal Note: (Ribs) Practiced without limitation Thursday. |
| 70. | *Josh Ferguson IND vs. Det Note: Made the Colts' initial 53-man roster, but only barely. Jordan Todman is ahead of him. |
| 71. | Alfred Blue HOU vs. Chi |
| 72. | Lance Dunbar DAL vs. NYG |
| 73. | Jordan Todman IND vs. Det |
| 74. | Tyler Ervin HOU vs. Chi |
| 75. | Daniel Lasco NO vs. Oak |
| 76. | Alex Collins SEA vs. Mia |
| 77. | Kenjon Barner PHI vs. Cle |
| 78. | Zach Zenner DET at Ind |
| 79. | Tim Hightower NO vs. Oak |
| 80. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. GB Note: (Calf) Limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Late scratch, hospitalized Saturday night.*** |
| 81. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at Sea Note: ***Left off the active roster for Week 1 on a coaches decision. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.*** |
| 82. | *Jamaal Charles KC vs. SD Note: (Knee) Behind schedule in his rehab, might not be ready to play in Week 1. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Officially won't play in Week 1.*** |
| 83. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. Cle Note: In the concussion protocol - battling with Kenjon Barner to be the top backup to Ryan Mathews. |
| 84. | *Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. Buf Note: MCL tear, out for four weeks as of the third preseason games. |
| 85. | *Le'Veon Bell PIT at Was Note: Suspension reduced to three games. |
| 86. | *Dion Lewis NE at Ari Note: (Knee) Will begin the year on the PUP list. Out for the first six weeks. |
| 87. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. NYG Note: (Elbow) Placed on the reserve non-football injury list, will miss the first six games. |
| 88. | *Branden Oliver SD at KC Note: Placed on IR with an Achilles' tendon rupture. |
| 89. | *Keith Marshall WAS vs. Pit Note: (Elbow) Out for the year. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Was |
| 2. | Odell Beckham NYG at Dal |
| 3. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. GB |
| 4. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Chi |
| 5. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. TB Note: Injured his ankle in the third preseason game, hasn't practiced since. Should return on Wednesday. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 6. | *A.J. Green CIN at NYJ Note: Injured his knee in the third preseason game against Jacksonville, but he and the team immediately downplayed the injury. Not on the Bengals' initial injury report. |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB at Atl |
| 8. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Oak |
| 9. | Keenan Allen SD at KC |
| 10. | Amari Cooper OAK at NO |
| 11. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Hou |
| 12. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Bal Note: Watching closely to see how his foot holds up. |
| 13. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Det |
| 14. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. NYG Note: Foot wasn't a problem at training camp, but then he missed some time with a concussion. Appears to be fine now, but receiving throws from Dak Prescott instead of Tony Romo. Not on the Cowboys' initial injury report. |
| 15. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Cin Note: Dealt with a sore hip in the preseason, though the Jets have expressed that they weren't concerned. Full practice Thursday. |
| 16. | *Jordy Nelson GB at Jax Note: (Knee) Began training camp on the PUP list, has only been practicing for a week. Not on the injury report, 'no restrictions' for Sunday's game. |
| 17. | Randall Cobb GB at Jax |
| 18. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Mia |
| 19. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. SD |
| 20. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Det |
| 21. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Car Note: ***Underwent an MRI for a hip injury after the Thursday night game - Week 2 is in doubt.*** |
| 22. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. NE |
| 23. | *Julian Edelman NE at Ari Note: (Foot) Started camp on the active/PUP list. |
| 24. | *Golden Tate DET at Ind Note: Landed on the injury list with an ankle problem, but had a full practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but had another full practice Friday.*** |
| 25. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. GB |
| 26. | Eric Decker NYJ vs. Cin |
| 27. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Mia |
| 28. | *John Brown ARZ vs. NE Note: Returned to action in the preseason finale, but missed significant time to a concussion and subsequent setbacks. Clear for now. Not on the Cardinals' injury report. |
| 29. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Car |
| 30. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Pit |
| 31. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Sea |
| 32. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Cle Note: Missed most of the preseason with a bone bruise in his knee. Not on Wednesday's injury report. |
| 33. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Den Note: Some conditioning concerns, could see limited snaps early on. |
| 34. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. NE Note: MCL injury in the preseason, should be ready for Week 1. Not listed on the Cardinals' initial injury report. |
| 35. | Marvin Jones DET at Ind |
| 36. | Willie Snead NO vs. Oak |
| 37. | Michael Crabtree OAK at NO |
| 38. | Kamar Aiken BAL vs. Buf |
| 39. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Ten |
| 40. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB |
| 41. | Torrey Smith SF vs. LA |
| 42. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Min |
| 43. | Corey Coleman CLE at Phi |
| 44. | Vincent Jackson TB at Atl |
| 45. | Travis Benjamin SD at KC |
| 46. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Dal |
| 47. | Tavon Austin LA at SF |
| 48. | Eli Rogers PIT at Was |
| 49. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Min Note: Starting after DGB was traded to the Eagles. |
| 50. | *Chris Hogan NE at Ari Note: ***(Shoulder) Listed as questionable, but practiced all week.*** |
| 51. | *Steve Smith BAL vs. Buf Note: (Foot) Began camp on the PUP list, has returned to practice, but Week 1 status in doubt. Not on the initial injury report, so status for Week 1 appears to be good. |
| 52. | Kenny Britt LA at SF |
| 53. | Devin Funchess CAR at Den |
| 54. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Buf |
| 55. | Sammie Coates PIT at Was |
| 56. | *Will Fuller HOU vs. Chi Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full participant Friday, not listed on the final injury report.*** |
| 57. | *Kenny Stills MIA at Sea Note: Had a better preseason than DeVante Parker and could start ahead of Parker, but also suffered a back injury late in the preseason. Practiced Wednesday, not on the injury report. |
| 58. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Cle Note: Traded to the Eagles - role there unclear, as is the QB situation. |
| 59. | Phillip Dorsett IND vs. Det |
| 60. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. Pit |
| 61. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. Oak Note: ***(Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday and Friday, still expected to play.*** |
| 62. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. NYG |
| 63. | *Kevin White CHI at Hou Note: Popped up on the injury list Thursday with a hamstring problem. ***Still will play this week.*** |
| 64. | Victor Cruz NYG at Dal |
| 65. | Tyrell Williams SD at KC |
| 66. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Pit |
| 67. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Cle |
| 68. | *Terrelle Pryor CLE at Phi Note: Starting opposite Corey Coleman during Gordon's suspension. |
| 69. | *Chris Conley KC vs. SD Note: Starting ahead of Albert Wilson. |
| 70. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. GB |
| 71. | Braxton Miller HOU vs. Chi |
| 72. | Eddie Royal CHI at Hou |
| 73. | Laquon Treadwell MIN at Ten |
| 74. | Tyler Boyd CIN at NYJ |
| 75. | Ted Ginn CAR at Den |
| 76. | Danny Amendola NE at Ari |
| 77. | Robert Woods BUF at Bal |
| 78. | *Charles Johnson MIN at Ten Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice with a quad injury. ***Limited all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 79. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Mia |
| 80. | Brandon LaFell CIN at NYJ |
| 81. | Davante Adams GB at Jax |
| 82. | Jaelen Strong HOU vs. Chi |
| 83. | *Harry Douglas TEN vs. Min Note: Primary slot receiver with Kendall Wright out. |
| 84. | Justin Hardy ATL vs. TB |
| 85. | *Jared Abbrederis GB at Jax Note: Could be the Packers' third receiver - listed on the same level as Davante Adams, ahead of Ty Montgomery. |
| 86. | *Quinton Patton SF vs. LA Note: Starting for the Niners after Ellington's injury. |
| 87. | Darrius Heyward-Bey PIT at Was |
| 88. | Seth Roberts OAK at NO |
| 89. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. NE |
| 90. | *Malcolm Mitchell NE at Ari Note: (Elbow) Might be hampered in Week 1, but has big play potential down the line. Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 91. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Mia |
| 92. | *Jeff Janis GB at Jax Note: Broken hand in training camp, limited in activity. Has a chance to play Sunday. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 93. | *Breshad Perriman BAL vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Made preseason debut in the fourth preseason game - his first action since college. |
| 94. | *Josh Doctson WAS vs. Pit Note: Suffered an Achilles injury early in training camp, only now is starting to get full practice action in. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 95. | *Markus Wheaton PIT at Was Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday, but remember that because they play Monday night, this is the equivalent of the initial Wednesday practice. Wheaton has already said that he'll be able to play Monday. ***It turns out that we shouldn't trust the player's estimate - Wheaton will not play Monday night.*** |
| 96. | *DeVante Parker MIA at Sea Note: Poor preseason, hurt a week ago and drew criticism from the coaching staff on his ability to cope with the pain. (Hamstring) Unable to participate in practice Wednesday, 'non-participant' in the Dolphins' non-practice Thursday. ***Unlikely to play.*** |
| 97. | *Kendall Wright TEN vs. Min Note: Suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason, thinks he'll be ready for Week 1. Officially ruled out for Week 1. |
| 98. | *Josh Gordon CLE at Phi Note: Set to be reinstated after a four-game suspension. |
| 99. | *Stevie Johnson SD at KC Note: Out for the season. |
| 100. | *Bruce Ellington SF vs. LA Note: On injured reserve with a torn hamstring. Quinton Patton starts in his place. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Pit |
| 2. | Travis Kelce KC vs. SD |
| 3. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Cle |
| 4. | Greg Olsen CAR at Den |
| 5. | Antonio Gates SD at KC |
| 6. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Min |
| 7. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Oak |
| 8. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Phi |
| 9. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Ari Note: ***Bumped up with Gronk out.*** |
| 10. | *Jared Cook GB at Jax Note: Off the PUP list, looking good in the preseason. |
| 11. | Vance McDonald SF vs. LA |
| 12. | *Dwayne Allen IND vs. Det Note: Dealt with hip soreness in the preseason. Not on the initial injury report. |
| 13. | *Eric Ebron DET at Ind Note: Missed most of the preseason with an ankle injury, not certain he can play for Week 1 yet. Full practice Wednesday. ***Full practice all week - his 'questionable' listing might be there because 'probable' doesn't exist.*** |
| 14. | Charles Clay BUF at Bal |
| 15. | *Zach Miller CHI at Hou Note: Dealt with a concussion for most of the preseason, but has returned to practice. Not listed on Wednesday's injury report. |
| 16. | Julius Thomas JAC vs. GB |
| 17. | Clive Walford OAK at NO |
| 18. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Trying to work his way back from a season-ending injury, early returns don't look good for Week 1. Full participant in Wednesday's practice and now looks like he might just play. I still am not looking to start him, however. ***Will play in Week 1.*** |
| 19. | Jordan Cameron MIA at Sea |
| 20. | Jason Witten DAL vs. NYG |
| 21. | *Virgil Green DEN vs. Car Note: Won the Broncos' starting job. |
| 22. | Jesse James PIT at Was |
| 23. | Cameron Brate TB at Atl |
| 24. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at Ten |
| 25. | Will Tye NYG at Dal |
| 26. | *Crockett Gillmore BAL vs. Buf Note: Starting to look like the starter for the Ravens. |
| 27. | Tyler Higbee LA at SF |
| 28. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB at Atl Note: Demoted behind Cameron Brate, though still could get a decent workload. |
| 29. | Jacob Tamme ATL vs. TB |
| 30. | *Tyler Kroft CIN at NYJ Note: (Knee) Could start as Eifert is unlikely to play. |
| 31. | Richard Rodgers GB at Jax |
| 32. | Lance Kendricks LA at SF |
| 33. | Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Chi |
| 34. | Larry Donnell NYG at Dal |
| 35. | *Maxx Williams BAL vs. Buf Note: Returned to practice Saturday after missing significant time with an 'undisclosed' injury. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable despite full practice all week.*** |
| 36. | Hunter Henry SD at KC |
| 37. | *Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Buf Note: Looked good in OTA's - does he have anything left in the tank? Lots of TEs in Baltimore, though. Expected to be ready for Week 1 after missing more time with a finger injury sustained early in training camp. |
| 38. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Ari Note: Dealing with a hamstring issue, conceded that he's less than 100 percent and not totally certain to play - though some inferences suggested that he will indeed play. If you can, protect yourself by adding Marcellus Bennett, Vance McDonald or Jesse James if they are available. ***Will be inactive Sunday night.*** |
| 39. | *Jace Amaro TEN vs. Min Note: Cut by the Jets, picked up by Tennessee. |
| 40. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Targeting a Week 4 return. |
| 41. | *Ladarius Green PIT at Was Note: Ankle/Concussion - Moved to the PUP list to begin the season. |
| 42. | *Ben Watson BAL vs. Buf Note: Ruptured Achilles, out for the season. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Was |
| 2. | Odell Beckham NYG at Dal |
| 3. | David Johnson ARZ vs. NE |
| 4. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. GB |
| 5. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Chi |
| 6. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. TB Note: Injured his ankle in the third preseason game, hasn't practiced since. Should return on Wednesday. Limited practice Wednesday, full practice Thursday. |
| 7. | *A.J. Green CIN at NYJ Note: Injured his knee in the third preseason game against Jacksonville, but he and the team immediately downplayed the injury. Not on the Bengals' initial injury report. |
| 8. | Todd Gurley LA at SF |
| 9. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG Note: Facing a domestic violence accusation, still under investigation. But Week 1 status not in doubt. Won't be charged by the DA's office, NFL still investigating. Meanwhile, he declared his previously injured hamstring to be 100%. |
| 10. | Mike Evans TB at Atl |
| 11. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Oak |
| 12. | Keenan Allen SD at KC |
| 13. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Chi |
| 14. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. TB |
| 15. | Amari Cooper OAK at NO |
| 16. | Adrian Peterson MIN at Ten |
| 17. | Alshon Jeffery CHI at Hou |
| 18. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Ari Note: Dealing with a hamstring issue, conceded that he's less than 100 percent and not totally certain to play - though some inferences suggested that he will indeed play. If you can, protect yourself by adding Marcellus Bennett, Vance McDonald or Jesse James if they are available. ***Will be inactive Sunday night.*** |
| 19. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Bal Note: Watching closely to see how his foot holds up. |
| 20. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Det |
| 21. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Bal |
| 22. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. NYG Note: Foot wasn't a problem at training camp, but then he missed some time with a concussion. Appears to be fine now, but receiving throws from Dak Prescott instead of Tony Romo. Not on the Cowboys' initial injury report. |
| 23. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Cin Note: Dealt with a sore hip in the preseason, though the Jets have expressed that they weren't concerned. Full practice Thursday. |
| 24. | Eddie Lacy GB at Jax |
| 25. | Doug Martin TB at Atl |
| 26. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Oak |
| 27. | Randall Cobb GB at Jax |
| 28. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Mia |
| 29. | *Jordy Nelson GB at Jax Note: (Knee) Began training camp on the PUP list, has only been practicing for a week. Not on the injury report, 'no restrictions' for Sunday's game. |
| 30. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. SD |
| 31. | Jordan Reed WAS vs. Pit |
| 32. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Was |
| 33. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Cle |
| 34. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Det |
| 35. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Car Note: ***Underwent an MRI for a hip injury after the Thursday night game - Week 2 is in doubt.*** |
| 36. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. NE |
| 37. | Latavius Murray OAK at NO Note: Will lose snaps on passing downs to DeAndre Washington. |
| 38. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Car Note: The Broncos paid big to keep Anderson - I think he'll get heavy usage. |
| 39. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Min |
| 40. | *Julian Edelman NE at Ari Note: (Foot) Started camp on the active/PUP list. |
| 41. | *Golden Tate DET at Ind Note: Landed on the injury list with an ankle problem, but had a full practice Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but had another full practice Friday.*** |
| 42. | Allen Hurns JAC vs. GB |
| 43. | Eric Decker NYJ vs. Cin |
| 44. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. SD Note: Might start in Week 1, and perhaps beyond, with Jamaal Charles slow to recover from knee surgery. ***Charles officially won't play in Week 1. Might be a little less valuable in PPR leagues if West is healthy, as West tended to be the pass-catching back late last season.*** |
| 45. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Cin |
| 46. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Dal |
| 47. | Giovani Bernard CIN at NYJ |
| 48. | *Danny Woodhead SD at KC Note: (Ankle) Fully healthy for the start of training camp. |
| 49. | Travis Kelce KC vs. SD |
| 50. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Mia |
| 51. | *John Brown ARZ vs. NE Note: Returned to action in the preseason finale, but missed significant time to a concussion and subsequent setbacks. Clear for now. Not on the Cardinals' injury report. |
| 52. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Car |
| 53. | DeSean Jackson WAS vs. Pit |
| 54. | Jeremy Langford CHI at Hou |
| 55. | *Melvin Gordon SD at KC Note: (Knee) Two long touchdowns in the preseason - knee is no longer a concern. Will he get the goal line carries this year? |
| 56. | Jarvis Landry MIA at Sea |
| 57. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Phi Note: He and Gio Bernard are my two favorite 'time-share' running backs. Hue Jackson is going to find lots of ways to make him work. |
| 58. | *Christine Michael SEA vs. Mia Note: How much are you buying into the re-dedicated Michael? More importantly, how much are Pete Carroll and the Seahawks buying into it? Could emerge into a full timeshare with Rawls, maybe even higher. Listed ahead of Rawls on the Seahawks' Week 1 depth chart. ***Officially starting in Week 1, though Rawls will also play.*** |
| 59. | Arian Foster MIA at Sea |
| 60. | Charles Sims TB at Atl |
| 61. | *Theo Riddick DET at Ind Note: ***Small bump up - like the matchup.*** |
| 62. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. GB Note: Could get more work than usual if Chris Ivory's calf injury limits him. ***Ivory a late scratch.*** |
| 63. | Frank Gore IND vs. Det |
| 64. | *Carlos Hyde SF vs. LA Note: Still in the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the third preseason game. Out of the concussion protocol, full practice Thursday. |
| 65. | *Matt Jones WAS vs. Pit Note: Suffered a second-degree sprain in the AC joint of his shoulder and missed the last two preseason games. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday, shed the non-contact jersey Thursday. ***Full participant in practice all week, still listed as questionable - get used to 'questionable' meaning nothing this year.*** |
| 66. | Jeremy Hill CIN at NYJ |
| 67. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Cle Note: Missed most of the preseason with a bone bruise in his knee. Not on Wednesday's injury report. |
| 68. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Den Note: Some conditioning concerns, could see limited snaps early on. |
| 69. | *Markus Wheaton PIT at Was Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Thursday, but remember that because they play Monday night, this is the equivalent of the initial Wednesday practice. Wheaton has already said that he'll be able to play Monday. ***It turns out that we shouldn't trust the player's estimate - Wheaton will not play Monday night.*** |
| 70. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Cle |
| 71. | Greg Olsen CAR at Den |
| 72. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Cin |
| 73. | *Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. NE Note: MCL injury in the preseason, should be ready for Week 1. Not listed on the Cardinals' initial injury report. |
| 74. | Marvin Jones DET at Ind |
| 75. | Willie Snead NO vs. Oak |
| 76. | Michael Crabtree OAK at NO |
| 77. | Kamar Aiken BAL vs. Buf |
| 78. | Stefon Diggs MIN at Ten |
| 79. | *Shaun Draughn SF vs. LA Note: (Ribs) Might start if Hyde remains in the concussion protocol, though his health isn't guaranteed yet. Full go at Wednesday's practice. |
| 80. | *Justin Forsett BAL vs. Buf Note: Small surprise - released by the Ravens in the last round of cuts. However, he could still re-sign with the team and even play a significant Week 1 role. Officially re-signed by the Ravens and could be the starter. |
| 81. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Cle |
| 82. | *James White NE at Ari Note: Much bigger profile with Dion Lewis on the PUP list to begin the season. Blount will get more carries, White will get the receptions. |
| 83. | Shane Vereen NYG at Dal |
| 84. | Ameer Abdullah DET at Ind Note: It appears that Abdullah will get a similar workload to last season, with Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner also in the mix. |
| 85. | *LeGarrette Blount NE at Ari Note: (Knee) Avoided the PUP list in training camp, and then saw Tyler Gaffney cut and Dion Lewis go on the PUP list for the regular season. Sharing time with James White. |
| 86. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Made his preseason debut in the fourth preseason game. Should be ready for Week 1, but will Christine Michael cut into his workload? Not listed on the injury report, but listed behind Michael on the depth chart for this week. ***Rawls missed one practice with an illness this week, but still will play in Week 1, though Michael will start.*** |
| 87. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Den |
| 88. | Antonio Gates SD at KC |
| 89. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Min |
| 90. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. TB |
| 91. | Corey Coleman CLE at Phi |
| 92. | Vincent Jackson TB at Atl |
| 93. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Phi |
| 94. | *Terrance West BAL vs. Buf Note: Profile raised following the Ravens' waiver of Justin Forsett and Kenneth Dixon's injury. |
| 95. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. Buf |
| 96. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Min |
| 97. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN at Ten Note: Missed the final preseason game with an 'undisclosed injury.' Foot injury, did not practice Thursday. |
| 98. | Travis Benjamin SD at KC |
| 99. | Torrey Smith SF vs. LA |
| 100. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Dal |
| 101. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Min |
| 102. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. GB Note: (Calf) Limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Late scratch, hospitalized Saturday night.*** |
| 103. | Tavon Austin LA at SF |
| 104. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Oak |
| 105. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Phi |
| 106. | *Jared Cook GB at Jax Note: Off the PUP list, looking good in the preseason. |
| 107. | *Michael Thomas NO vs. Oak Note: ***(Ankle) Limited in practice Thursday and Friday, still expected to play.*** |
| 108. | *Chris Hogan NE at Ari Note: ***(Shoulder) Listed as questionable, but practiced all week.*** |
| 109. | Kenny Britt LA at SF |
| 110. | *Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Min Note: Starting after DGB was traded to the Eagles. |
| 111. | *Alfred Morris DAL vs. NYG Note: Has emerged as Elliott's handcuff with a strong preseason and with McFadden hurt. |
| 112. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at Sea Note: ***Left off the active roster for Week 1 on a coaches decision. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.*** |
| 113. | *Devontae Booker DEN vs. Car Note: Pass-catching ability could earn him extra playing time. We'll see if he can block. |
| 114. | DeAndre Washington OAK at NO |
| 115. | *DeVante Parker MIA at Sea Note: Poor preseason, hurt a week ago and drew criticism from the coaching staff on his ability to cope with the pain. (Hamstring) Unable to participate in practice Wednesday, 'non-participant' in the Dolphins' non-practice Thursday. ***Unlikely to play.*** |
| 116. | *Kevin White CHI at Hou Note: Popped up on the injury list Thursday with a hamstring problem. ***Still will play this week.*** |
| 117. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. TB |
| 118. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Cle Note: Traded to the Eagles - role there unclear, as is the QB situation. |
| 119. | Vance McDonald SF vs. LA |
| 120. | *Rob Kelley WAS vs. Pit Note: Could get a lot of action in Week 1 - Keith Marshall is out for the season, plus both Matt Jones and Chris Thompson have injuries of their own. His range is all the way from starter to third on the depth chart. Right now it's looking more like third, with both Jones and Thompson practicing. ***Some suggestions by the coaching staff that it will be a rotation of all three backs, though that could still end up meaning that one of them gets 3-4 carries.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Ari |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Buf |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Mia |
| 4. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. NE |
| 5. | Mason Crosby GB at Jax |
| 6. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. NYG |
| 7. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Det |
| 8. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Car |
| 9. | Cairo Santos KC vs. SD |
| 10. | Graham Gano CAR at Den |
| 11. | Chris Boswell PIT at Was |
| 12. | Roberto Aguayo TB at Atl Note: After a shaky start in the preseason, recovered to make his next 11 kicks. |
| 13. | Blair Walsh MIN at Ten |
| 14. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at NO |
| 15. | Josh Lambo SD at KC |
| 16. | *Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Cle Note: Emerged from the league's concussion protocol. Competing with Cody Parkey for the Eagles' job. |
| 17. | *Randy Bullock NYG at Dal Note: Kicking for the Giants in Week 1 during Josh Brown's suspension. |
| 18. | Mike Nugent CIN at NYJ |
| 19. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Pit |
| 20. | Matt Prater DET at Ind |
| 21. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. TB |
| 22. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Bal |
| 23. | *Nick Novak HOU vs. Chi Note: Was temporarily in the team's concussion protocol. |
| 24. | Phil Dawson SF vs. LA Note: Good kicker, bad team. |
| 25. | *Jason Myers JAC vs. GB Note: Fighting for his job against Sam Ficken. Beat out Ficken, who was released. |
| 26. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Min |
| 27. | Greg Zuerlein LA at SF |
| 28. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Cin |
| 29. | Andrew Franks MIA at Sea |
| 30. | *Connor Barth CHI at Hou Note: Cut by the Saints, signed with the Bears. |
| 31. | *Patrick Murray CLE at Phi Note: Won the Browns' kicker job over Travis Coons. |
| 32. | *Josh Brown NYG at Dal Note: Suspended for one game based on domestic violence accusations. |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Mia |
| 2. | Denver Broncos vs. Car |
| 3. | *Houston Texans vs. Chi Note: J.J. Watt underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in mid-July, but is expected to play in Week 1. |
| 4. | *Carolina Panthers at Den Note: Star Lotulelei (hamstring) missed the entire preseason. |
| 5. | Los Angeles Rams at SF |
| 6. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cle |
| 7. | Minnesota Vikings at Ten |
| 8. | Arizona Cardinals vs. NE |
| 9. | *Cincinnati Bengals at NYJ Note: Lost first-round pick William Jackson to a torn pectoral muscle, on IR for the season. |
| 10. | Tennessee Titans vs. Min |
| 11. | New York Jets vs. Cin |
| 12. | Green Bay Packers at Jax |
| 13. | San Francisco 49ers vs. LA |
| 14. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. SD Note: Tamba Hali (knee) close to being ready for Week 1; Eric Berry signed late into the preseason after an extended holdout; Justin Houston (knee) is on the regular season PUP list. |
| 15. | Buffalo Bills at Bal |
| 16. | New England Patriots at Ari |
| 17. | Chicago Bears at Hou |
| 18. | New York Giants at Dal |
| 19. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atl |
| 20. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. GB Note: Jared Odrick is in the concussion protocol. |
| 21. | Washington Redskins vs. Pit |
| 22. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. Buf Note: Elvis Dumervil (foot) hasn't practiced yet, Week 1 in doubt. |
| 23. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. TB Note: Secondary already banged up - multiple injuries at safety. |
| 24. | Dallas Cowboys vs. NYG |
| 25. | Detroit Lions at Ind |
| 26. | Cleveland Browns at Phi |
| 27. | Oakland Raiders at NO |
| 28. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Was |
| 29. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Det |
| 30. | New Orleans Saints vs. Oak |
| 31. | *San Diego Chargers at KC Note: Joey Bosa (hamstring) not expected to play. |
| 32. | Miami Dolphins at Sea |
