This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. NE |
| 2. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Sea |
| 3. | *Tom Brady NE at Den Note: Dealt with an illness and a sore right shoulder during practice this week. |
| 4. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF |
Running Backs
| 1. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. SF Note: Full practice Thursday after resting Wednesday. |
| 2. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. NE |
| 3. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Den |
| 4. | Frank Gore SF at Sea |
| 5. | Stevan Ridley NE at Den |
| 6. | *Shane Vereen NE at Den Note: Sore groin, but active for Sunday. |
| 7. | Montee Ball DEN vs. NE |
| 8. | Kendall Hunter SF at Sea |
| 9. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. SF |
| 10. | Brandon Bolden NE at Den |
| 11. | Anthony Dixon SF at Sea |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE Note: Tight calf in practice Friday. |
| 2. | Julian Edelman NE at Den |
| 3. | Eric Decker DEN vs. NE |
| 4. | Anquan Boldin SF at Sea |
| 5. | Michael Crabtree SF at Sea |
| 6. | Wes Welker DEN vs. NE |
| 7. | Golden Tate SEA vs. SF |
| 8. | *Danny Amendola NE at Den Note: (Groin) Listed as active. |
| 9. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF |
| 10. | *Aaron Dobson NE at Den Note: (Foot) Back in action this week, with Kenbrell Thompkins inactive. |
| 11. | Andre Caldwell DEN vs. NE |
| 12. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. SF |
| 13. | Austin Collie NE at Den |
| 14. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at Den Note: (Hip/Concussion) Inactive for Sunday. |
| 15. | *Percy Harvin SEA vs. SF Note: Out with |
Quarterback
| 1. | Peyton Manning DEN vs. NE |
| 2. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Sea |
| 3. | *Tom Brady NE at Den Note: Dealt with an illness and a sore right shoulder during practice this week. |
| 4. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF |
Running Backs
| 1. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. SF Note: Full practice Thursday after resting Wednesday. |
| 2. | Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. NE |
| 3. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Den |
| 4. | Frank Gore SF at Sea |
| 5. | Stevan Ridley NE at Den |
| 6. | *Shane Vereen NE at Den Note: Sore groin, but active for Sunday. |
| 7. | Montee Ball DEN vs. NE |
| 8. | Kendall Hunter SF at Sea |
| 9. | Robert Turbin SEA vs. SF |
| 10. | Brandon Bolden NE at Den |
| 11. | Anthony Dixon SF at Sea |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NE Note: Tight calf in practice Friday. |
| 2. | Julian Edelman NE at Den |
| 3. | Eric Decker DEN vs. NE |
| 4. | Anquan Boldin SF at Sea |
| 5. | Michael Crabtree SF at Sea |
| 6. | Wes Welker DEN vs. NE |
| 7. | Golden Tate SEA vs. SF |
| 8. | *Danny Amendola NE at Den Note: (Groin) Listed as active. |
| 9. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF |
| 10. | *Aaron Dobson NE at Den Note: (Foot) Back in action this week, with Kenbrell Thompkins inactive. |
| 11. | Andre Caldwell DEN vs. NE |
| 12. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. SF |
| 13. | Austin Collie NE at Den |
| 14. | *Kenbrell Thompkins NE at Den Note: (Hip/Concussion) Inactive for Sunday. |
| 15. | *Percy Harvin SEA vs. SF Note: Out with a concussion. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Julius Thomas DEN vs. NE |
| 2. | Vernon Davis SF at Sea |
| 3. | Zach Miller SEA vs. SF |
| 4. | Jacob Tamme DEN vs. NE Note: Maybe more targets with Joel Dreesen inactive? |
| 5. | Michael Hoomanawanui NE at Den |
| 6. | Virgil Green DEN vs. NE |
| 7. | Luke Willson SEA vs. SF |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Prater DEN vs. NE Note: Four solid kickers - go ahead and take one at altitude. |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Den |
| 3. | Phil Dawson SF at Sea |
| 4. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. SF |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers at Sea |
| 3. | *Denver Broncos vs. NE Note: Losing Chris Harris (torn ACL) could be a huge loss. |
| 4. | New England Patriots at Den |
