This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Flex and Defense will be updated later tonight.
Week 12 Notes: Arizona, Kansas City on bye.
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Player X vs. Player Y?" without any other mitigating factors. Of course, I welcome debate - if you think I'm wrong, let me know. But please check out the rankings first before asking your start/sit question. This truly reflects my opinion in my leagues.
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then
Flex and Defense will be updated later tonight.
Week 12 Notes: Arizona, Kansas City on bye.
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Player X vs. Player Y?" without any other mitigating factors. Of course, I welcome debate - if you think I'm wrong, let me know. But please check out the rankings first before asking your start/sit question. This truly reflects my opinion in my leagues.
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning. I will post at the top of the article in bold font when ranking updates are in progress and when they're complete.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | *Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DAL Note: Did the Chiefs 'just figure it out' or was this just as much a function of the Raiders giving him plenty of choices underneath? Big matchup this week against the Cowboys' secondary. |
| 2. | Josh Allen BUF vs. IND |
| 3. | Dak Prescott DAL at KC |
| 4. | *Tom Brady TB vs. NYG Note: Brady really missed Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski in this one, as their replacements struggled to get open and/or hold on to the ball when thrown to - Brady's first pick was really a drop. |
| 5. | *Aaron Rodgers GB at MIN Note: Rodgers sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday but said that he'll definitely play Sunday against the Vikings. ***Cleared from the injury list after a limited practice Friday. Rodgers will likely deal with that toe injury for the rest of the season.*** |
| 6. | Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NO |
| 7. | Justin Herbert LAC vs. PIT |
| 8. | Joe Burrow CIN at LV |
| 9. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NYJ Note: Tagovailoa entered last week's game and actually aggravated his finger injury yet remained in the game. He's expected to start this week against the Jets. Full participant in Thursday's walk-through. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 10. | Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. HOU |
| 11. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. ARI |
| 12. | *Derek Carr LV vs. CIN Note: Carr was lucky to have only one interception with all the arm punts he threw on Sunday night. |
| 13. | Kirk Cousins MIN vs. GB |
| 14. | Justin Fields CHI vs. BAL |
| 15. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. WAS Note: Newton is taking the first-team reps in practice this week with the expectation that he'll start. ***Officially named the starter.*** |
| 16. | Mac Jones NE at ATL |
| 17. | Jimmy Garoppolo SF at JAX |
| 18. | Daniel Jones NYG at TB |
| 19. | Taylor Heinicke WAS at CAR |
| 20. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at LAC Note: Roethlisberger (COVID-IR) will take part in virtual meetings this week and will have a chance to play this weekend, but right now the Steelers will plan as if Mason Rudolph will start. ***Roethlisberger was officially activated from the COVID-IR on Saturday and should start.*** |
| 21. | *Trevor Siemian NO at PHI Note: The Saints have committed to Siemian making a third consecutive starter. |
| 22. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. NE |
| 23. | *Baker Mayfield CLE vs. DET Note: Mayfield left last week's loss to the Patriots with a right knee injury but the Browns are optimistic that he can play. Practice will tell the story on his availability this week. Sat out practice Wednesday and said that he's as banged up as ever, but had a limited practice Thursday. Coach Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism that Mayfield can play. ***Mayfield has officially been cleared to start.*** |
| 24. | Carson Wentz IND at BUF |
| 25. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. SF Note: Lawrence isn't dealing with a complete set of offensive options, but he's also not appearing to make any progress this season. |
| 26. | Tyrod Taylor HOU at TEN |
| 27. | *Joe Flacco NYJ vs. MIA Note: Flacco will get the start this week over Mike White and Zach Wilson. |
| 28. | *Tyler Huntley BAL at CHI Note: ***Huntley is next in line to start in case Lamar Jackson (illness) can't go on Sunday. JACKSON OUT, HUNTLEY WILL START.*** |
| 29. | *Colt McCoy ARZ at SEA Note: McCoy left last week's loss to the Panthers with a pectoral strain, but the presumption is that he'll be able to return next week if Kyler Murray is unable to go. McCoy was limited at practice Wednesday, and is 'OK' while Murray is 'gotten better every day.' ***ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that McCoy should start this week again.*** |
| 30. | *Tim Boyle DET at CLE Note: ***Boyle is expected to start in place of Jared Goff this week.*** |
| 31. | *Jared Goff DET at CLE Note: Goff suffered an oblique injury in the first quarter of the Lions' tie with the Steelers but played through it. Goff missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. The Lions have been using Tim Boyle, who is still on IR with a thumb injury, as the QB getting the first-team reps ahead of backup David Blough. ***Goff is officially listed as doubtful, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that he won't play.*** |
| 32. | *Taysom Hill NO at PHI Note: Hill (foot) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 33. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at SEA Note: Murray (ankle) was able to get in a limited practice Friday last week, but still sat out a second game in a row and isn't guaranteed to return this week. Limited practice Wednesday but is 'getting better every day.' ***The Cardinals won't make an official decision until after pregame warmups, but it looks as if McCoy and not Murray will start.*** |
| 34. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at CHI Note: Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness. ***Jackson was taken off the injury list Friday, but then added back as questionable on Saturday. He's a 50-50 call for Sunday, with Tyler Huntley waiting as the backup. RULED OUT FOR SUNDAY.*** |
| 35. | *Mason Rudolph PIT at LAC Note: Tired of the Steelers' short passing game under Big Ben? Wait until you get a look at Mason Rudolph! He averaged 4.8 yards per attempt against the Lions. ***Roethlisberger was officially activated from the COVID-IR on Saturday.*** |
| 36. | Case Keenum CLE vs. DET |
| 37. | Trey Lance SF at JAX |
| 38. | *P.J. Walker CAR vs. WAS Note: Walker is likely to give way to Cam Newton as the starter this week. |
| 39. | *Jacoby Brissett MIA at NYJ Note: Brissett left with a knee injury Thursday night, giving way to an injured Tua Tagovailoa. Brissett could have returned, but the Dolphins opted to remain with Tua, who is expected to start this week. Brissett has practiced fully, albeit with the second team - he's available if needed. |
| 40. | Chris Streveler ARZ at SEA |
| 41. | *Mike White NYJ vs. MIA Note: White got picked off four times in the blowout loss to the Bills. |
| 42. | *Zach Wilson NYJ vs. MIA Note: Wilson (knee) is not yet ready for game action. Joe Flacco will start. |
Running Backs
| 1. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. WAS Note: McCaffrey was not listed on the Panthers' initial injury report. |
| 2. | Najee Harris PIT at LAC |
| 3. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. GB |
| 4. | Jonathan Taylor IND at BUF |
| 5. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at KC |
| 6. | *AJ Dillon GB at MIN Note: Dillon has a big opportunity to start this week and probably next with Aaron Jones out. Patrick Taylor is the backup. |
| 7. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. PIT |
| 8. | *Nick Chubb CLE vs. DET Note: I'm assuming that Chubb (COVID) will return this week. Chubb hasn't been activated from the COVID-IR as of Thursday afternoon, but Browns OC Alex Van Pelt said that Chubb is trending in the right direction. ***Returned to practice Friday, cleared from the COVID list.*** |
| 9. | Joe Mixon CIN at LV |
| 10. | David Montgomery CHI vs. BAL |
| 11. | *D'Andre Swift DET at CLE Note: Swift has been limited in practice with a sore shoulder this week after carrying a season-high 33 times in the tie against the Steelers last week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 12. | Leonard Fournette TB vs. NYG |
| 13. | James Conner ARZ at SEA |
| 14. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at CAR Note: Gibson is going through his usual limited practice routine early in the week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at TB Note: Barkley was taking part in all drills on Monday - I'm ranking him as if he'll play but perhaps be limited this week. Meanwhile, Devontae Booker might be out with a hip injury. Barkley was officially limited in Thursday's practice. ***Barkley practiced all week, and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 16. | *James Robinson JAC vs. SF Note: Robinson (heel/knee) sat out practice Wednesday, but was limited on Thursday. ***Robinson was limited again on Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 17. | Michael Carter NYJ vs. MIA |
| 18. | *Mark Ingram NO at PHI Note: ***Starting again this week, with Alvin Kamara out. He'll probably cede some carries to Tony Jones, who is coming off IR this week.*** |
| 19. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. CIN Note: Jacobs (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Limited all week, but cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 20. | *Darrel Williams KC vs. DAL Note: Williams had a big game Sunday night, but CEH is likely to return this week. Edwards-Helaire's status seems murkier than it was earlier in the week. ***Edwards-Helaire is listed as questionable but expected to play - how will they apportion carries?*** |
| 21. | *Damien Harris NE at ATL Note: Harris (concussion) returned to a limited practice Tuesday in advance of Thursday's game. I expect that he'll be able play this week. Harris has been cleared from the injury list in time for Thursday's game. |
| 22. | *Jeff Wilson SF at JAX Note: Wilson took over the backup role Monday night, but only with middling results - 10 carries for 28 yards. He could start this week, however, if Eli Mitchell's finger injury is significant enough. ***Likely to start with Eli Mitchell listed as doubtful. Trey Sermon is the backup.*** |
| 23. | Myles Gaskin MIA at NYJ |
| 24. | *Miles Sanders PHI vs. NO Note: Sanders (ankle) has been designated to return from the IR, which clears him to practice. ***Sanders has been activated from IR and it appears that he'll play this week - will he get starter's carries in his first game back?*** |
| 25. | Devonta Freeman BAL at CHI |
| 26. | J.D. McKissic WAS at CAR |
| 27. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at ATL Note: Stevenson took over last week as the lead back with Damien Harris out, but I think Harris should return on Thursday. Harris has been cleared to play, but Brandon Bolden has been listed as questionable. |
| 28. | *Mike Davis ATL vs. NE Note: Davis was behind Wayne Gallman last week after Cordarrelle Patterson got hurt, albeit in a blowout loss. |
| 29. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. IND |
| 30. | Kenyan Drake LV vs. CIN |
| 31. | *Alex Collins SEA vs. ARI Note: Collins (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. ***Collins could lose carries to Rashaad Penny this week.*** |
| 32. | Zack Moss BUF vs. IND |
| 33. | *Boston Scott PHI vs. NO Note: ***Miles Sanders will return this week - how much of a role will remain for Scott? He played well in Sanders' absence, so I don't think that he reverts to a traditional backup role.*** |
| 34. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DAL Note: Coach Andy Reid said that Edwards-Helaire (knee) has a 'good chance' to return this week. Reid on Wednesday said that he's uncertain whether CEH will return - it will depend upon his practice this week, with the Chiefs on bye next week. ***Edwards-Helaire has been activated from IR, so despite being listed as questionable it's presumed that he'll play.*** |
| 35. | D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. HOU |
| 36. | Nyheim Hines IND at BUF |
| 37. | Tony Pollard DAL at KC |
| 38. | *D'Ernest Johnson CLE vs. DET Note: I'm going to operate under the assumption that Nick Chubb returns this week. If not, Johnson will reside at or near the top 15. ***Chubb is officially back.*** |
| 39. | *Latavius Murray BAL at CHI Note: Murray (ankle) has had back-to-back limited practices this week. ***Murray is listed as questionable but expected to play, but what role will he have?*** |
| 40. | *Trey Sermon SF at JAX Note: ***Sermon should be the top backup behind Jeff Wilson with Eli Mitchell doubtful.*** |
| 41. | Adrian Peterson TEN vs. HOU |
| 42. | Alexander Mattison MIN vs. GB |
| 43. | Tevin Coleman NYJ vs. MIA |
| 44. | *Devontae Booker NYG at TB Note: Booker missed practice Monday with a hip injury suffered before the bye week. Booker had a limited practice Thursday for the Giants' first official practice of the week. ***Booker practiced on Saturday and is listed as questionable. Barkley is also listed as questionable.*** |
| 45. | *Rashaad Penny SEA vs. ARI Note: ***Earlier this week I had removed Penny from the list after he didn't play at all last week, but I've added him back in the wake of Pete Carroll's comments.*** |
| 46. | *Wayne Gallman ATL vs. NE Note: Gallman remains behind Mike Davis on the depth chart. So even with Patterson as a game-time decision, Gallman's upside is capped. |
| 47. | *Brandon Bolden NE at ATL Note: Bolden (hip) was limited at practice Tuesday. He was surpassed by Rhamondre Stevenson last week, and now Damien Harris will likely return. Bolden is listed as questionable, and Damien Harris has been cleared to play. |
| 48. | Giovani Bernard TB vs. NYG |
| 49. | Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. WAS |
| 50. | Salvon Ahmed MIA at NYJ |
| 51. | *Tony Jones NO at PHI Note: ***Jones (ankle) has been activated from the IR.*** |
| 52. | *Eno Benjamin ARZ at SEA Note: Benjamin was limited at practice Wednesday with a groin injury. ***Full practice Friday, and cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 53. | Ty Johnson NYJ vs. MIA |
| 54. | *Jamaal Williams DET at CLE Note: Williams (thigh) has been limited in practice so far this week after sitting out the last two games. ***Williams was limited all week in practice, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 55. | J.J. Taylor NE at ATL |
| 56. | *Carlos Hyde JAC vs. SF Note: Hyde (shoulder) has been limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 57. | *Jordan Howard PHI vs. NO Note: ***It'll be interesting to see if Howard retains a goal line back role even with Sanders back.*** |
| 58. | Travis Homer SEA vs. ARI |
| 59. | *Demetric Felton CLE vs. DET Note: ***Activated from the COVID-IR.*** |
| 60. | Ameer Abdullah CAR vs. WAS |
| 61. | Patrick Taylor GB at MIN |
| 62. | Jaret Patterson WAS at CAR |
| 63. | Khalil Herbert CHI vs. BAL |
| 64. | *Justin Jackson LAC vs. PIT Note: Returned to a limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practices Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 65. | Godwin Igwebuike DET at CLE |
| 66. | David Johnson HOU at TEN |
| 67. | Derrick Gore KC vs. DAL |
| 68. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. NO |
| 69. | Marlon Mack IND at BUF |
| 70. | Samaje Perine CIN at LV |
| 71. | Phillip Lindsay HOU at TEN |
| 72. | Royce Freeman HOU at TEN |
| 73. | Jerick McKinnon KC vs. DAL |
| 74. | Ronald Jones TB vs. NYG |
| 75. | Ty'Son Williams BAL at CHI |
| 76. | *Elijah Mitchell SF at JAX Note: Mitchell fractured a finger Monday night and will have surgery Tuesday to have a pin inserted in it. His status for Sunday against Jacksonville is uncertain. Mitchell didn't practice Wednesday, but he's expected to play this week. ***Alas, he's now listed as doubtful.*** |
| 77. | *Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. NE Note: Patterson (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's practice and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to play this week. Remains a game-time decision, with most of the estimates out there being negative. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 78. | *Le'Veon Bell at Note: Cut by the Ravens on Tuesday. |
| 79. | *Damien Williams CHI vs. BAL Note: Williams has been practicing in full this week, but with David Montgomery back, will he see the field? ***Downgraded to doubtful because of a calf injury.*** |
| 80. | *Jeremy McNichols TEN vs. HOU Note: McNichols (concussion) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 81. | *JaMycal Hasty SF at JAX Note: Hasty (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday - clearly the Niners don't want to be hasty in bringing him back. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 82. | *Alvin Kamara NO at PHI Note: Kamara (knee) had a limited practice Wednesday, but then didn't practice Thursday at all. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 83. | *Chase Edmonds ARZ at SEA |
| 84. | *Kareem Hunt CLE vs. DET Note: Hunt (calf) will remain out this week. |
| 85. | *Aaron Jones GB at MIN Note: Jones will be out 1-2 weeks with a 'mild' MCL sprain. The Packers have a bye in Week 13, so the most likely return is Week 14. |
| 86. | *Chris Carson SEA vs. ARI Note: The Seahawks will revisit the status of Carson's neck on Wednesday. Carson (neck) is not progressing as hoped. ***Carson will have season-ending surgery on his neck.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Davante Adams GB at MIN Note: Adams (shoulder) sat out Wednesday but instead stretched out on the side, but then practiced Thursday. |
| 2. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. IND |
| 3. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. DAL |
| 4. | *Deebo Samuel SF at JAX Note: Samuel is day-to-day with a shin bruise. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 6. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. ARI Note: Metcalf is unlikely to get suspended for his ejection and subsequent attempt to return to the game last week. Metcalf (foot) did not practice Wednesday, which has been the case frequently. ***Full practice Thursday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB vs. NYG |
| 8. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at LV |
| 9. | A.J. Brown TEN vs. HOU |
| 10. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at KC Note: Lamb left Sunday's blowout win with an arm contusion but should be fine for this week's game against the Chiefs. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 11. | Diontae Johnson PIT at LAC |
| 12. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. PIT |
| 13. | *Terry McLaurin WAS at CAR Note: McLaurin (collarbone) was limited Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 14. | Michael Pittman IND at BUF |
| 15. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. NYG Note: Godwin (foot) was limited in practice Thursday - the Bucs first practice of the week. ***Cleared for Monday.*** |
| 16. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. GB |
| 17. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ |
| 18. | Tee Higgins CIN at LV |
| 19. | Mike Williams LAC vs. PIT |
| 20. | Brandin Cooks HOU at TEN |
| 21. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NO |
| 22. | *Michael Gallup DAL at KC Note: ***Should play a much bigger role with Amari Cooper out.*** |
| 23. | *Chase Claypool PIT at LAC Note: Claypool (toe) is expected to return to practice Wednesday after missing Week 10 against the Lions. Two limited practices so far this week. The outlook remains positive. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 24. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. ARI |
| 25. | Christian Kirk ARZ at SEA |
| 26. | Hunter Renfrow LV vs. CIN |
| 27. | Kenny Golladay NYG at TB |
| 28. | *Darnell Mooney CHI vs. BAL Note: Mooney (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, but has been limited all season. ***Cleared to play, with Robinson doubtful.*** |
| 29. | Corey Davis NYJ vs. MIA |
| 30. | *Jarvis Landry CLE vs. DET Note: Returned to a limited practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday to tend to his knee. ***Cleared from the injury list after limited practices Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 31. | Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. MIA |
| 32. | T.Y. Hilton IND at BUF |
| 33. | Marvin Jones JAC vs. SF |
| 34. | Emmanuel Sanders BUF vs. IND |
| 35. | DJ Moore CAR vs. WAS |
| 36. | Bryan Edwards LV vs. CIN |
| 37. | Elijah Moore NYJ vs. MIA |
| 38. | Tre'Quan Smith NO at PHI |
| 39. | Kadarius Toney NYG at TB |
| 40. | Tyler Boyd CIN at LV |
| 41. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at CHI Note: Missed practice with an illness Thursday. ***Downgraded with Lamar Jackson out.*** |
| 42. | Marquez Callaway NO at PHI |
| 43. | *Cedrick Wilson DAL at KC Note: ***Big bump up with Amari Cooper out, serving as the slot receiver.*** |
| 44. | Tyler Johnson TB vs. NYG |
| 45. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at JAX |
| 46. | Randall Cobb GB at MIN |
| 47. | *Cole Beasley BUF vs. IND Note: Beasley was limited to nine snaps due to his continuing rib cage pain last week. Beasley (ribs) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Limited practice Friday, but cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 48. | Jakobi Meyers NE at ATL |
| 49. | *Rashard Higgins CLE vs. DET Note: ***Anthony Schwartz and Donovan Peoples-Jones are out this week.*** |
| 50. | *Byron Pringle KC vs. DAL Note: Pringle has surpassed Mecole Hardman in snaps after Hardman had another drop Sunday night. |
| 51. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB at MIN Note: MVS was limited at practice Thursday with a hip injury. ***Cleared from the injury list, plus Lazard is out.*** |
| 52. | Darius Slayton NYG at TB |
| 53. | Marcus Johnson TEN vs. HOU |
| 54. | Jamal Agnew JAC vs. SF |
| 55. | Laviska Shenault JAC vs. SF |
| 56. | Kendrick Bourne NE at ATL |
| 57. | Nico Collins HOU at TEN |
| 58. | *James Washington PIT at LAC Note: The Steelers seem likely to get Chase Claypool back this week, which would obviously hurt Washington. |
| 59. | Kalif Raymond DET at CLE |
| 60. | Tajae Sharpe ATL vs. NE |
| 61. | *Rondale Moore ARZ at SEA Note: Moore cleared the concussion protocol in time to play last week, but was used sparingly. |
| 62. | A.J. Green ARZ at SEA |
| 63. | Zach Pascal IND at BUF |
| 64. | Mack Hollins MIA at NYJ |
| 65. | Ray-Ray McCloud PIT at LAC |
| 66. | Robby Anderson CAR vs. WAS |
| 67. | Quez Watkins PHI vs. NO |
| 68. | *Sammy Watkins BAL at CHI Note: ***Downgraded with Lamar Jackson out.*** |
| 69. | Gabriel Davis BUF vs. IND |
| 70. | Nelson Agholor NE at ATL |
| 71. | Deonte Harris NO at PHI |
| 72. | *Mecole Hardman KC vs. DAL Note: Hardman's snap count keeps falling. |
| 73. | K.J. Osborn MIN vs. GB |
| 74. | Chester Rogers TEN vs. HOU |
| 75. | DeAndre Carter WAS at CAR |
| 76. | Jalen Reagor PHI vs. NO |
| 77. | Josh Palmer LAC vs. PIT |
| 78. | Preston Williams MIA at NYJ |
| 79. | John Ross NYG at TB |
| 80. | Terrace Marshall CAR vs. WAS |
| 81. | *Allen Lazard GB at MIN Note: Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a shoulder injury. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 82. | Zay Jones LV vs. CIN |
| 83. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at CLE |
| 84. | Chris Conley HOU at TEN |
| 85. | Russell Gage ATL vs. NE |
| 86. | Dyami Brown WAS at CAR |
| 87. | Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. NE |
| 88. | DeSean Jackson LV vs. CIN |
| 89. | *Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. DET Note: Peoples-Jones (groin) was limited Wednesday but then didn't practice at all Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 90. | *Allen Robinson CHI vs. BAL Note: Robinson (hamstring) has missed both practices this week coming back from the bye. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 91. | *DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at SEA Note: Hopkins (hamstring) still isn't practicing. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 92. | *Marquise Brown BAL at CHI Note: Brown (thigh) sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 93. | *Will Fuller MIA at NYJ Note: Fuller (finger) is still unlikely to return this week from the IR. |
| 94. | *Julio Jones TEN vs. HOU |
| 95. | *Antonio Brown TB vs. NYG Note: Brown (ankle) has started running, but officially was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice and seems a long way from playing. |
| 96. | *Curtis Samuel WAS at CAR Note: Samuel (groin) still isn't practicing. |
| 97. | *DeVante Parker MIA at NYJ |
| 98. | *Calvin Ridley ATL vs. NE |
| 99. | *Amari Cooper DAL at KC Note: ***Tested positive for COVID, ruled out for this week.*** |
| 100. | *Sterling Shepard NYG at TB Note: Shepard (quadriceps) was limited to working on the side during Monday's practice. Did not practice in the Giants' first official practice of the week Thursday. ***Ruled out for Monday.*** |
| 101. | *Dante Pettis NYG at TB Note: ***(Shoulder) Out for the season.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DAL |
| 2. | George Kittle SF at JAX |
| 3. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NE |
| 4. | *Darren Waller LV vs. CIN Note: Had a late touchdown overturned by a holding call. |
| 5. | Mark Andrews BAL at CHI |
| 6. | Zach Ertz ARZ at SEA |
| 7. | *Mike Gesicki MIA at NYJ Note: Trust the targets and not the overall stat line from Thursday night - it was frustrating, but Gesicki should be ok going forward. |
| 8. | Dan Arnold JAC vs. SF |
| 9. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NO Note: Goedert suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Broncos. In the concussion protocol, graduated to a limited practice on Thursday. ***Removed from the concussion protocol on Friday, and also signed a big contract extension.*** |
| 10. | T.J. Hockenson DET at CLE |
| 11. | *Hunter Henry NE at ATL Note: Teammate Jonnu Smith sat out last week and looks limited again this week with the short turnaround. |
| 12. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at LAC |
| 13. | Evan Engram NYG at TB |
| 14. | Tyler Conklin MIN vs. GB |
| 15. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. IND |
| 16. | Dalton Schultz DAL at KC |
| 17. | Cole Kmet CHI vs. BAL |
| 18. | Adam Trautman NO at PHI |
| 19. | C.J. Uzomah CIN at LV |
| 20. | *Jonnu Smith NE at ATL Note: Smith (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Tuesday after sitting out the Week 10 win over the Browns. Listed as active after sitting out last week. |
| 21. | *Jared Cook LAC vs. PIT Note: Cook is starting to lose targets and snaps to the other tight ends on the Chargers' roster. |
| 22. | Donald Parham LAC vs. PIT |
| 23. | Cameron Brate TB vs. NYG |
| 24. | *Jack Doyle IND at BUF Note: Doyle was limited in practice Thursday with a knee issue after being a full participant Wednesday. ***Cleared from the injury list after a full practice Friday.*** |
| 25. | Eric Ebron PIT at LAC |
| 26. | Josiah Deguara GB at MIN |
| 27. | Mo Alie-Cox IND at BUF |
| 28. | David Njoku CLE vs. DET |
| 29. | Austin Hooper CLE vs. DET |
| 30. | *Rob Gronkowski TB vs. NYG Note: Gronkowski (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, the Bucs' first practice of the week. ***Full practice Friday, but held out of practice Saturday and could be a game-time decision Monday night. Do you feel lucky?*** |
| 31. | *Gerald Everett SEA vs. ARI Note: Everett (groin) has not yet practiced this week. ***Returned to practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list. I remain wary.*** |
| 32. | Anthony Firkser TEN vs. HOU |
| 33. | Tommy Tremble CAR vs. WAS |
| 34. | Foster Moreau LV vs. CIN |
| 35. | *Ricky Seals-Jones WAS at CAR Note: Seals-Jones is day-to-day with a hip injury. Sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week. John Bates will be the starting tight end.*** |
| 36. | *Geoff Swaim TEN vs. HOU Note: Swaim sat out practice with a concussion Thursday after not being listed on the injury report Wednesday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 37. | Logan Thomas WAS at CAR |
| 38. | Tyler Kroft NYJ vs. MIA |
| 39. | *Hayden Hurst ATL vs. NE Note: Hurst sat out practice Tuesday with an ankle injury. Placed on IR by the Falcons. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | *Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. WAS Note: McCaffrey was not listed on the Panthers' initial injury report. |
| 2. | Najee Harris PIT at LAC |
| 3. | *Davante Adams GB at MIN Note: Adams (shoulder) sat out Wednesday but instead stretched out on the side, but then practiced Thursday. |
| 4. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. GB |
| 5. | Jonathan Taylor IND at BUF |
| 6. | Stefon Diggs BUF vs. IND |
| 7. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. DAL |
| 8. | *Deebo Samuel SF at JAX Note: Samuel is day-to-day with a shin bruise. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 9. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at KC |
| 10. | *AJ Dillon GB at MIN Note: Dillon has a big opportunity to start this week and probably next with Aaron Jones out. Patrick Taylor is the backup. |
| 11. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 12. | Travis Kelce KC vs. DAL |
| 13. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. PIT |
| 14. | *D'Andre Swift DET at CLE Note: Swift has been limited in practice with a sore shoulder this week after carrying a season-high 33 times in the tie against the Steelers last week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | *Nick Chubb CLE vs. DET Note: I'm assuming that Chubb (COVID) will return this week. Chubb hasn't been activated from the COVID-IR as of Thursday afternoon, but Browns OC Alex Van Pelt said that Chubb is trending in the right direction. ***Returned to practice Friday, cleared from the COVID list.*** |
| 16. | Joe Mixon CIN at LV |
| 17. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. ARI Note: Metcalf is unlikely to get suspended for his ejection and subsequent attempt to return to the game last week. Metcalf (foot) did not practice Wednesday, which has been the case frequently. ***Full practice Thursday, cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | Leonard Fournette TB vs. NYG |
| 19. | Mike Evans TB vs. NYG |
| 20. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at LV |
| 21. | David Montgomery CHI vs. BAL |
| 22. | James Conner ARZ at SEA |
| 23. | A.J. Brown TEN vs. HOU |
| 24. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at KC Note: Lamb left Sunday's blowout win with an arm contusion but should be fine for this week's game against the Chiefs. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 25. | *James Robinson JAC vs. SF Note: Robinson (heel/knee) sat out practice Wednesday, but was limited on Thursday. ***Robinson was limited again on Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 26. | Diontae Johnson PIT at LAC |
| 27. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at CAR Note: Gibson is going through his usual limited practice routine early in the week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 28. | *Terry McLaurin WAS at CAR Note: McLaurin (collarbone) was limited Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 29. | Michael Pittman IND at BUF |
| 30. | Mike Williams LAC vs. PIT |
| 31. | George Kittle SF at JAX |
| 32. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NE |
| 33. | Michael Carter NYJ vs. MIA |
| 34. | *Mark Ingram NO at PHI Note: ***Starting again this week, with Alvin Kamara out. He'll probably cede some carries to Tony Jones, who is coming off IR this week.*** |
| 35. | *Saquon Barkley NYG at TB Note: Barkley was taking part in all drills on Monday - I'm ranking him as if he'll play but perhaps be limited this week. Meanwhile, Devontae Booker might be out with a hip injury. Barkley was officially limited in Thursday's practice. ***Barkley practiced all week, and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 36. | *Josh Jacobs LV vs. CIN Note: Jacobs (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Limited all week, but cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 37. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. GB |
| 38. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. PIT |
| 39. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE at ATL Note: Stevenson took over last week as the lead back with Damien Harris out, but I think Harris should return on Thursday. Harris has been cleared to play, but Brandon Bolden has been listed as questionable. |
| 40. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. NYG Note: Godwin (foot) was limited in practice Thursday - the Bucs first practice of the week. ***Cleared for Monday.*** |
| 41. | Tee Higgins CIN at LV |
| 42. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ |
| 43. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. ARI |
| 44. | Brandin Cooks HOU at TEN |
| 45. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NO |
| 46. | Devonta Freeman BAL at CHI |
| 47. | Christian Kirk ARZ at SEA |
| 48. | *Michael Gallup DAL at KC Note: ***Should play a much bigger role with Amari Cooper out.*** |
| 49. | Hunter Renfrow LV vs. CIN |
| 50. | Kenny Golladay NYG at TB |
| 51. | *Darren Waller LV vs. CIN Note: Had a late touchdown overturned by a holding call. |
| 52. | Myles Gaskin MIA at NYJ |
| 53. | *Darrel Williams KC vs. DAL Note: Williams had a big game Sunday night, but CEH is likely to return this week. Edwards-Helaire's status seems murkier than it was earlier in the week. ***Edwards-Helaire is listed as questionable but expected to play - how will they apportion carries?*** |
| 54. | *Darnell Mooney CHI vs. BAL Note: Mooney (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, but has been limited all season. ***Cleared to play, with Robinson doubtful.*** |
| 55. | Corey Davis NYJ vs. MIA |
| 56. | *Jarvis Landry CLE vs. DET Note: Returned to a limited practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday to tend to his knee. ***Cleared from the injury list after limited practices Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 57. | Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. MIA |
| 58. | T.Y. Hilton IND at BUF |
| 59. | Marvin Jones JAC vs. SF |
| 60. | Mark Andrews BAL at CHI |
| 61. | Emmanuel Sanders BUF vs. IND |
| 62. | DJ Moore CAR vs. WAS |
| 63. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at CHI Note: Missed practice with an illness Thursday. ***Downgraded with Lamar Jackson out.*** |
| 64. | Bryan Edwards LV vs. CIN |
| 65. | J.D. McKissic WAS at CAR |
| 66. | Devin Singletary BUF vs. IND |
| 67. | *Boston Scott PHI vs. NO Note: ***Miles Sanders will return this week - how much of a role will remain for Scott? He played well in Sanders' absence, so I don't think that he reverts to a traditional backup role.*** |
| 68. | Kenyan Drake LV vs. CIN |
| 69. | *Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. NE Note: Patterson (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's practice and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to play this week. Remains a game-time decision, with most of the estimates out there being negative. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 70. | Zach Ertz ARZ at SEA |
| 71. | *Alex Collins SEA vs. ARI Note: Collins (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. ***Collins could lose carries to Rashaad Penny this week.*** |
| 72. | Elijah Moore NYJ vs. MIA |
| 73. | Tre'Quan Smith NO at PHI |
| 74. | Kadarius Toney NYG at TB |
| 75. | Tyler Boyd CIN at LV |
| 76. | Marquez Callaway NO at PHI |
| 77. | D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. HOU |
| 78. | Zack Moss BUF vs. IND |
| 79. | Nyheim Hines IND at BUF |
| 80. | *Mike Gesicki MIA at NYJ Note: Trust the targets and not the overall stat line from Thursday night - it was frustrating, but Gesicki should be ok going forward. |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at CHI |
| 2. | *Nick Folk NE at ATL Note: Folk (knee) had his usual limited practice Tuesday. |
| 3. | Matt Prater ARZ at SEA |
| 4. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. IND |
| 5. | Graham Gano NYG at TB |
| 6. | Chris Boswell PIT at LAC |
| 7. | Harrison Butker KC vs. DAL |
| 8. | Younghoe Koo ATL vs. NE |
| 9. | Ryan Succop TB vs. NYG |
| 10. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. GB |
| 11. | Randy Bullock TEN vs. HOU |
| 12. | Evan McPherson CIN at LV |
| 13. | Jason Myers SEA vs. ARI |
| 14. | Dustin Hopkins LAC vs. PIT |
| 15. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. CIN |
| 16. | Mason Crosby GB at MIN |
| 17. | Chase McLaughlin CLE vs. DET |
| 18. | Robbie Gould SF at JAX |
| 19. | Jason Sanders MIA at NYJ |
| 20. | *Michael Badgley IND at BUF Note: Teammate Rodrigo Blankenship will remain on IR indefinitely. |
| 21. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NO |
| 22. | *Greg Zuerlein DAL at KC Note: I'm presuming that Zuerlein returns from the COVID-IR this week. Zuerlein has officially been activated from the COVID-IR. |
| 23. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. BAL |
| 24. | *Brett Maher NO at PHI Note: ***Called up from the Saints' practice squad.*** |
| 25. | Joey Slye WAS at CAR |
| 26. | Zane Gonzalez CAR vs. WAS |
| 27. | Matthew Wright JAC vs. SF |
| 28. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at TEN |
| 29. | Matt Ammendola NYJ vs. MIA |
| 30. | Riley Patterson DET at CLE |
| 31. | *Aldrick Rosas DET at CLE Note: ***Called up from the Lions' practice squad - both he and Riley Patterson are there.*** |
| 32. | *Brian Johnson at Note: ***Released by the Saints.*** |
| 33. | Lirim Hajrullahu at |
| 34. | *Ryan Santoso at Note: Cut by the Lions after two bad misses, replaced by Riley Patterson. |
Defenses
| 1. | Cleveland Browns vs. DET |
| 2. | Tennessee Titans vs. HOU |
| 3. | San Francisco 49ers at JAX |
| 4. | New England Patriots at ATL |
| 5. | Miami Dolphins at NYJ |
| 6. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NYG |
| 7. | Carolina Panthers vs. WAS |
| 8. | Buffalo Bills vs. IND |
| 9. | New Orleans Saints at PHI |
| 10. | Seattle Seahawks vs. ARI |
| 11. | Chicago Bears vs. BAL |
| 12. | Arizona Cardinals at SEA |
| 13. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. PIT |
| 14. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NO |
| 15. | Baltimore Ravens at CHI |
| 16. | Indianapolis Colts at BUF |
| 17. | Green Bay Packers at MIN |
| 18. | *Washington Football Team at CAR Note: Chase Young is out for the season with a torn ACL. |
| 19. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at LAC Note: ***The Steelers will be without T.J. Watt, Joe Haden or Minkah Fitzpatrick.*** |
| 20. | New York Jets vs. MIA |
| 21. | New York Giants at TB |
| 22. | Cincinnati Bengals at LV |
| 23. | Dallas Cowboys at KC |
| 24. | Minnesota Vikings vs. GB |
| 25. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. DAL |
| 26. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. CIN |
| 27. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. SF |
| 28. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NE |
| 29. | Detroit Lions at CLE |
| 30. | Houston Texans at TEN |
