This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete.
No Byes.
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 "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep
Sunday Update complete.
No Byes.
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 "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week, the first set of rankings will be posted on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Jalen Hurts PHI vs. BUF |
| 2. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. WAS |
| 3. | Josh Allen BUF at PHI |
| 4. | *Lamar Jackson BAL at LAC Note: ***Jackson doesn't anticipate any complications with the left ankle that was bothering him in the win over the Bengals in Week 11.*** |
| 5. | *C.J. Stroud HOU vs. JAX Note: Stroud had a monster first half, throwing for two touchdowns, but later left for one play after taking a huge hit and ultimately threw three interceptions against the Cardinals. |
| 6. | *Patrick Mahomes KC at LV Note: MVS had a terrible drop, and Travis Kelce fumbled in the red zone, but Mahomes also threw a terrible INT in the end zone in Monday night's loss. |
| 7. | *Jared Goff DET vs. GB Note: Goff is coming off of perhaps his worst home game of the year, where he threw three interceptions but then was able to lead the Lions to two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the comeback win over the Bears. |
| 8. | *Trevor Lawrence JAC at HOU Note: Lawrence had his first two rushing touchdowns of the year in the win over Tennessee. |
| 9. | Justin Herbert LAC vs. BAL |
| 10. | *Brock Purdy SF at SEA Note: Purdy was nearly perfect in the win over the Bucs. It'll be a tougher draw Thursday night in Seattle, but he and the Niners are rolling. |
| 11. | *Justin Fields CHI at MIN Note: Fields had over 100 rushing yards in the loss to the Lions. |
| 12. | Kyler Murray ARZ vs. LAR |
| 13. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA at NYJ |
| 14. | Gardner Minshew IND vs. TB |
| 15. | Joshua Dobbs MIN vs. CHI |
| 16. | Baker Mayfield TB at IND |
| 17. | Jordan Love GB at DET |
| 18. | *Desmond Ridder ATL vs. NO Note: Ridder has reclaimed the starting job ahead of Taylor Heinicke, and the Falcons intend to stick with Ridder for the rest of the season. It's a bit of a moot point this week, as Heinicke is out with a hamstring injury and can't practice this week. |
| 19. | *Sam Howell WAS at DAL Note: Howell once again got the fantasy production (one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown), while still playing poorly in the loss to the Giants. It could get ugly on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys. |
| 20. | *Matthew Stafford LA at ARI Note: Stafford might be limited in practice this week after taking a couple of big hits against the Seahawks. |
| 21. | *Derek Carr NO at ATL Note: Carr remained in the concussion protocol as of Monday, following the Saints' bye week. Jameis Winston replaced him in the second of their loss to the Vikings. ***Carr was removed from the injury list on Thursday and should start against the Falcons on Sunday.*** |
| 22. | Russell Wilson DEN vs. CLE |
| 23. | *Will Levis TEN vs. CAR Note: The Titans scored twice after falling behind 27-0, making Levis's line look palatable. |
| 24. | *Kenny Pickett PIT at CIN Note: Pickett will have a new offensive coordinator this week after the Steelers fired Matt Canada. |
| 25. | *Geno Smith SEA vs. SF Note: Smith (elbow) returned for the Seahawks last drive on Sunday. Coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that Smith could play Thursday night, though Smith might not be able to fully practice until Wednesday. Smith is officially listed as questionable after a limited practice Wednesday, but is tracking towards playing, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. |
| 26. | Jake Browning CIN vs. PIT |
| 27. | *Bryce Young CAR at TEN Note: It turns out that Frank Reich calling the plays didn't help matters for Young. |
| 28. | Aidan O'Connell LV vs. KC |
| 29. | *Taysom Hill NO at ATL Note: ***I have Hill seventh among tight ends if you can play him there.*** |
| 30. | *Mac Jones NE at NYG Note: The Pats won't yet name a starter for this week, and all three quarterbacks have taken first-team reps. ***The Pats haven't officially named a starter, but the Pats appear to be leaning towards starting Jones, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald.*** |
| 31. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE at DEN Note: Thompson-Robinson will get another start this week against Denver. DTR was 24-for-43 for 165 yards, but had just one turnover (an interception) and was sacked just once. |
| 32. | *Tommy DeVito NYG vs. NE Note: DeVito played well last week against the Commanders despite getting sacked a whopping nine times. It'll be more difficult this week against the Pats. |
| 33. | *Tim Boyle NYJ vs. MIA Note: Boyle will start Friday ahead of both Trevor Siemian and Zach Wilson, who has been demoted to third-string. Boyle will start again in Week 13. |
| 34. | *Bailey Zappe NE at NYG Note: The Pats haven't named a starter yet this week, but all three of Mac Jones, Zappe and Will Greer have taken first-team reps. |
| 35. | *Jameis Winston NO at ATL Note: ***Derek Carr (concussion) is off the injury list and presumably will start ahead of Winston.*** |
| 36. | *Drew Lock SEA vs. SF Note: Lock would get pressed into service on Thursday night if Geno Smith (elbow) can't go. Lock was 2-for-6 for 3 yards and an interception when he entered for Smith last week. |
| 37. | *Zach Wilson NYJ vs. MIA Note: Wilson has finally been benched and will be the emergency third quarterback Friday, behind Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian. |
| 38. | *Joe Burrow CIN vs. PIT Note: Out for the season with a torn wrist ligament. Officially placed on IR on Saturday. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF at SEA |
| 2. | *David Montgomery DET vs. GB Note: The Lions won't have G Jonah Jackson (wrist) available to run block for Montgomery and Gibbs again this week. Jackson also missed last week's game against the Bears. |
| 3. | Travis Etienne JAC at HOU |
| 4. | Alvin Kamara NO at ATL |
| 5. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BAL |
| 6. | Josh Jacobs LV vs. KC |
| 7. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NE |
| 8. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS |
| 9. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. GB |
| 10. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN |
| 11. | *Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TB Note: I've reconsidered my ranking of Taylor. |
| 12. | Isiah Pacheco KC at LV |
| 13. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. CAR Note: If Henry can't get it done this week ... well, it's not all on him, but it would portend a pretty grim finish to the season. ***Henry (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but listed as a full participant Thursday.*** |
| 14. | *D'Andre Swift PHI vs. BUF Note: ***Swift (ankle) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | *Rachaad White TB at IND Note: ***White was added to the injury list Saturday with a knee issue, but he's still expected to play, though perhaps he'll carry a lighter snap share.*** |
| 16. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. PIT |
| 17. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA |
| 18. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO |
| 19. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) was limited on Tuesday's injury report. Mostert has been cleared to play, and teammate De'Von Achane is inactive. |
| 20. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. JAX Note: ***Teammate Dameon Pierce (ankle) should return this week, but I'm guessing that Singletary has played himself ahead of Pierce.*** |
| 21. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYG |
| 22. | *Brian Robinson WAS at DAL Note: ***Teammate Antonio Gibson is active, so I moved Robinson down a few slots.*** |
| 23. | *James Cook BUF at PHI Note: Cook had 20 touches last week for the first time since Week 2. |
| 24. | Jerome Ford CLE at DEN |
| 25. | *Kyren Williams LA at ARI Note: Williams (ankle) could return from the IR this week - the Rams waiving Darrell Henderson this week is a good indicator it's likely. ***Williams was activated from the injury list and will be good to go Sunday, though he'll probably share snaps with Royce Freeman.*** |
| 26. | Kareem Hunt CLE at DEN |
| 27. | Gus Edwards BAL at LAC |
| 28. | *AJ Dillon GB at DET Note: Dillon was limited in practice Tuesday with a groin injury. But he still might have a heavy workload Thursday, because Aaron Jones (MCL) is highly unlikely to play, and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) is also hurt. Dillon will play, and Aaron Jones has been ruled out. |
| 29. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE |
| 30. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN Note: Herbert (ankle) had 18 touches in his first game but struggled to produce. He could see a similar workload this week, with D'Onta Foreman nursing a sore ankle. |
| 31. | James Conner ARZ vs. LAR |
| 32. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. SF Note: Charbonnet is in line for a lot of work on Thursday night with Ken Walker (oblique) hurt, but it's a bad matchup against the Niners, followed by games against Dallas and the Niners again. |
| 33. | Ty Chandler MIN vs. CHI |
| 34. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TEN |
| 35. | Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI |
| 36. | Najee Harris PIT at CIN |
| 37. | *Royce Freeman LA at ARI Note: ***Still should get some work with Kyren Williams (ankle) back from IR.*** |
| 38. | Latavius Murray BUF at PHI |
| 39. | Keaton Mitchell BAL at LAC |
| 40. | Tyjae Spears TEN vs. CAR |
| 41. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. CLE |
| 42. | Samaje Perine DEN vs. CLE |
| 43. | Miles Sanders CAR at TEN |
| 44. | Ezekiel Elliott NE at NYG |
| 45. | *Jeff Wilson MIA at NYJ Note: Wilson was a healthy scratch last week, but he could be the top backup this week with Salvon Ahmed (foot) out for the season and De'Von Achane (knee) questionable. Achane is inactive, so Wilson will be Mostert's backup. |
| 46. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. BUF |
| 47. | Elijah Mitchell SF at SEA |
| 48. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. NO |
| 49. | *Antonio Gibson WAS at DAL Note: Gibson sat out last week with a toe injury and has been limited with it this week. Gibson is officially listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. ***OFFICIALLY ACTIVE.*** |
| 50. | *Dameon Pierce HOU vs. JAX Note: ***Pierce (ankle) is expected to be available on Sunday, but what role will he have?*** |
| 51. | Chris Rodriguez WAS at DAL |
| 52. | *James Robinson GB at DET Note: Robinson has been called up from the practice squad to be Dillon's backup. |
| 53. | *Rico Dowdle DAL vs. WAS Note: Dowdle (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice. Dowdle had a limited practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to be available Thursday. |
| 54. | *Roschon Johnson CHI at MIN Note: Johnson got back in the picture due to D'Onta Foreman hurting his ankle. |
| 55. | *DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. SF Note: Dallas is now the backup to Zach Charbonnet with Ken Walker listed as doubtful. |
| 56. | Trayveon Williams CIN vs. PIT |
| 57. | Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. MIA |
| 58. | D'Ernest Johnson JAC at HOU |
| 59. | Joshua Kelley LAC vs. BAL |
| 60. | Justice Hill BAL at LAC |
| 61. | Matt Breida NYG vs. NE |
| 62. | Tank Bigsby JAC at HOU |
| 63. | Zamir White LV vs. KC |
| 64. | Craig Reynolds DET vs. GB |
| 65. | Zack Moss IND vs. TB |
| 66. | Michael Carter ARZ vs. LAR |
| 67. | *Patrick Taylor GB at DET Note: Taylor could be active on Thursday as the backup to AJ Dillon if Aaron Jones (MCL) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) can't play. |
| 68. | *De'Von Achane MIA at NYJ Note: Achane (knee) was limited Tuesday after being pulled early last week as a precaution. He's day-to-day, and has a chance to play Friday. Achane is inactive this week. |
| 69. | *D'Onta Foreman CHI at MIN Note: Foreman (ankle) left early in the third quarter with an ankle injury. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 70. | *Jerick McKinnon KC at LV Note: McKinnon did get more snaps, but still had just one carry and three targets in the loss to the Eagles. ***Ruled out with a groin injury.*** |
| 71. | *Kenneth Walker SEA vs. SF Note: Walker suffered a 'legit' oblique injury in the loss to the Rams and has missed both practices so far this week. Walker is listed as doubtful. |
| 72. | *Emari Demercado ARZ vs. LAR Note: ***Demercado (toe) is questionable after having three limited practices.*** |
| 73. | *Aaron Jones GB at DET Note: Jones (MCL sprain) has officially been ruled out for Thursday. |
| 74. | *Darrell Henderson at Note: Henderson was waived by the Rams on Tuesday. |
| 75. | *Salvon Ahmed MIA at NYJ Note: Ahmed is out for the season with a foot injury suffered against the Raiders. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill briefly left Sunday's game with a hand injury, but later returned. He was limited during Tuesday's walkthrough. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 2. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS Note: Lamb (ankle) was limited Monday but was a full-go on Tuesday. |
| 3. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. BUF Note: Brown had just one catch on four targets Monday night, thanks to the Chiefs dedicating their coverage towards him. He should bounce back this week against Buffalo. ***Brown (thigh) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 4. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. GB |
| 5. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. BAL Note: ***Allen (shoulder) was limited Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.*** |
| 6. | Stefon Diggs BUF at PHI |
| 7. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB at IND |
| 9. | Davante Adams LV vs. KC |
| 10. | Tank Dell HOU vs. JAX |
| 11. | *Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE Note: Sutton seemingly makes a highlight-reel catch each week. But the volume isn't necessarily there - he's reached double-digit targets just twice this season. |
| 12. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT |
| 13. | Michael Pittman IND vs. TB |
| 14. | DJ Moore CHI at MIN |
| 15. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Metcalf (toe) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday - this is similar to his progression in normal-length weeks. Metcalf has been cleared from the injury report. |
| 16. | *Calvin Ridley JAC at HOU Note: Welcome back to the land of the living! Can repeat this week in this huge game against the Texans? |
| 17. | Deebo Samuel SF at SEA |
| 18. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CAR |
| 19. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. BUF |
| 20. | Nico Collins HOU vs. JAX |
| 21. | Chris Olave NO at ATL |
| 22. | *Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA Note: Wilson is still dealing with an elbow issue and was limited on Tuesday, with the Jets playing on Friday. He's also dealing with a QB change from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle. I'm not convinced that this is an upgrade. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 23. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ |
| 24. | *Cooper Kupp LA at ARI Note: Kupp (ankle) has a low right-ankle sprain and has a chance to play Sunday at Arizona. I'll move him back up if that classification improves to more than just a chance. ***Kupp was a full participant in Friday's practice and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 25. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 26. | Adam Thielen CAR at TEN |
| 27. | *Puka Nacua LA at ARI Note: Nacua sustained a shoulder injury in the win over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, teammate Cooper Kupp is day-to-day with an ankle injury. ***I moved Nacua back down again now that Cooper Kupp has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 28. | *Chris Godwin TB at IND Note: ***Godwin (knee/elbow) was limited in practice all week, but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 29. | *Romeo Doubs GB at DET Note: Teammates Jayden Reed (chest), Christian Watson (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee) are dealing with injuries, with Watson looking the least serious and Wicks the most serious. |
| 30. | Diontae Johnson PIT at CIN |
| 31. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. CHI |
| 32. | Christian Kirk JAC at HOU |
| 33. | Drake London ATL vs. NO |
| 34. | *Zay Flowers BAL at LAC Note: ***Flowers (hip) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 35. | Josh Downs IND vs. TB |
| 36. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: For the sixth week in a row, Lockett is dealing with a hamstring issue at the start of the week. Lockett was a full go at Tuesday's practice. |
| 37. | Demario Douglas NE at NYG |
| 38. | *George Pickens PIT at CIN Note: ***Pickens (shin) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 39. | Amari Cooper CLE at DEN |
| 40. | Robert Woods HOU vs. JAX |
| 41. | *Jayden Reed GB at DET Note: Reed was added to the injury report Tuesday with chest soreness. He dealt with it during Sunday's game, but it was a bigger issue on Tuesday. Reed was a full participant Wednesday and was cleared from the injury report. |
| 42. | Tutu Atwell LA at ARI |
| 43. | *Odell Beckham BAL at LAC Note: ***Beckham (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 44. | Rashid Shaheed NO at ATL |
| 45. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. PIT |
| 46. | Rashee Rice KC at LV |
| 47. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. WAS |
| 48. | Elijah Moore CLE at DEN |
| 49. | Gabe Davis BUF at PHI |
| 50. | *Christian Watson GB at DET Note: Watson (shoulder) was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Watson is cleared from the injury list, and might get an extra target or two if Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) can't play. |
| 51. | Jahan Dotson WAS at DAL |
| 52. | Khalil Shakir BUF at PHI |
| 53. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. SF |
| 54. | *Marquise Brown ARZ vs. LAR Note: ***Brown (heel) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 55. | Jakobi Meyers LV vs. KC |
| 56. | Nelson Agholor BAL at LAC |
| 57. | Rondale Moore ARZ vs. LAR |
| 58. | *Quentin Johnston LAC vs. BAL Note: Oh no! (Part I) |
| 59. | Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. CLE |
| 60. | *Zay Jones JAC at HOU Note: Jones (knee) played 63 percent of the snaps in his return from the knee injury. ***Jones is listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.*** |
| 61. | *Justin Watson KC at LV Note: Watson led the Chiefs in targets Monday night with 11, hauling in five of them for 53 yards and a touchdown. |
| 62. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. NE |
| 63. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. WAS |
| 64. | K.J. Osborn MIN vs. CHI |
| 65. | Trenton Irwin CIN vs. PIT |
| 66. | Jameson Williams DET vs. GB |
| 67. | Jonathan Mingo CAR at TEN |
| 68. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. CAR |
| 69. | Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. WAS |
| 70. | *Curtis Samuel WAS at DAL Note: Samuel was ejected for his role in a fight stemming from a hit during teammate Sam Howell's touchdown run. |
| 71. | Josh Reynolds DET vs. GB |
| 72. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at LAC Note: ***Bateman (foot) had a full practice Thursday.*** |
| 73. | Brandon Powell MIN vs. CHI |
| 74. | Marvin Mims DEN vs. CLE |
| 75. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at LV Note: Oh no! (Part II) |
| 76. | Darnell Mooney CHI at MIN |
| 77. | Skyy Moore KC at LV |
| 78. | *Michael Wilson ARZ vs. LAR Note: ***Wilson (shoulder) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 79. | *Noah Brown HOU vs. JAX Note: Brown's knee injury kept him out of last week's win over the Cardinals. Aaron Wilson reported that Brown could have a 1-2 week absence. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 80. | *Jalen Guyton LAC vs. BAL Note: ***Guyton (groin) has been limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable - Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Guyton is expected to play.*** |
| 81. | *Allen Lazard NYJ vs. MIA Note: Healthy scratch Friday. |
| 82. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. PIT Note: ***Higgins (hamstring) was ruled out early again this week.*** |
| 83. | *Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CHI Note: Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable to return from IR this week - the Vikings have their bye next week. ***Jefferson is listed as questionable after having limited practices all week. The Vikings can wait until Monday afternoon to decide to activate him from IR. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it's unlikely that Jefferson will be activated.*** |
| 84. | JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at NYG |
| 85. | *DeVante Parker NE at NYG Note: ***Parker (concussion) has been out since Week 8, but is still listed as questionable and was limited in practice this week.*** |
| 86. | *Michael Thomas NO at ATL Note: Thomas was placed on IR due to the knee injury suffered during the Week 10 loss to the Vikings. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CHI Note: ***Hockenson (ribs) was limited earlier in the week, but had a full practice Saturday and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 2. | Travis Kelce KC at LV |
| 3. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF at PHI Note: Teammate Dawson Knox (wrist) won't resume practicing this week, so we could be looking for another couple of weeks with Kincaid as a high-volume target. |
| 4. | George Kittle SF at SEA |
| 5. | Jake Ferguson DAL vs. WAS |
| 6. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. GB |
| 7. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. JAX |
| 8. | *David Njoku CLE at DEN Note: Njoku had a whopping 15 targets against the Steelers last week, though that translated into only 56 yards. Some of that was due to his drops, but it's clear that he's a favorite of Dorian Thompson-Robinson. |
| 9. | Trey McBride ARZ vs. LAR |
| 10. | Evan Engram JAC at HOU |
| 11. | Cole Kmet CHI at MIN |
| 12. | Cade Otton TB at IND |
| 13. | Isaiah Likely BAL at LAC |
| 14. | Donald Parham LAC vs. BAL |
| 15. | Kyle Pitts ATL vs. NO |
| 16. | Logan Thomas WAS at DAL |
| 17. | Hunter Henry NE at NYG |
| 18. | Michael Mayer LV vs. KC |
| 19. | *Tucker Kraft GB at DET Note: With Luke Musgrave (kidney) and Josiah Segura (hip) hurting, Kraft could be the main tight end target on Thursday against the Lions. Kraft will start with Musgrave on IR and Deguara (hip) doubtful. Ben Sims is the backup. |
| 20. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. MIA |
| 21. | Noah Fant SEA vs. SF |
| 22. | Pat Freiermuth PIT at CIN |
| 23. | Juwan Johnson NO at ATL |
| 24. | Jonnu Smith ATL vs. NO |
| 25. | Tyler Higbee LA at ARI |
| 26. | Adam Trautman DEN vs. CLE |
| 27. | Daniel Bellinger NYG vs. NE |
| 28. | Tanner Hudson CIN vs. PIT |
| 29. | Mike Gesicki NE at NYG |
| 30. | Irv Smith CIN vs. PIT |
| 31. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. CAR |
| 32. | *Gerald Everett LAC vs. BAL Note: ***Everett (chest) is listed as questionable but is expected to play.*** |
| 33. | *Hayden Hurst CAR at TEN Note: ***Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out again this week.*** |
| 34. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. BUF Note: ***Goedert (forearm) has been ruled out for this week, but he's also improving faster than expected.*** |
| 35. | *Luke Musgrave GB at DET Note: Musgrave suffered a lacerated kidney against the Chargers and was hospitalized Monday. An IR trip is a possibility. Musgrave was indeed placed on IR. |
| 36. | *Mark Andrews BAL at LAC Note: Andrews suffered a fibula and ankle injury against the Bengals and originally was declared out for the season. Coach John Harbaugh amended that statement to say there's an outside chance that Andrews returns this season. ***Officially placed on IR on Saturday.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF at SEA |
| 2. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at NYJ Note: Hill briefly left Sunday's game with a hand injury, but later returned. He was limited during Tuesday's walkthrough. Cleared from the injury list. |
| 3. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. WAS Note: Lamb (ankle) was limited Monday but was a full-go on Tuesday. |
| 4. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. BUF Note: Brown had just one catch on four targets Monday night, thanks to the Chiefs dedicating their coverage towards him. He should bounce back this week against Buffalo. ***Brown (thigh) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 5. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. GB |
| 6. | *Keenan Allen LAC vs. BAL Note: ***Allen (shoulder) was limited Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.*** |
| 7. | Stefon Diggs BUF at PHI |
| 8. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA |
| 9. | *David Montgomery DET vs. GB Note: The Lions won't have G Jonah Jackson (wrist) available to run block for Montgomery and Gibbs again this week. Jackson also missed last week's game against the Bears. |
| 10. | Travis Etienne JAC at HOU |
| 11. | Alvin Kamara NO at ATL |
| 12. | Austin Ekeler LAC vs. BAL |
| 13. | Mike Evans TB at IND |
| 14. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CHI Note: ***Hockenson (ribs) was limited earlier in the week, but had a full practice Saturday and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | Travis Kelce KC at LV |
| 16. | Josh Jacobs LV vs. KC |
| 17. | Davante Adams LV vs. KC |
| 18. | Tank Dell HOU vs. JAX |
| 19. | Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NE |
| 20. | *Courtland Sutton DEN vs. CLE Note: Sutton seemingly makes a highlight-reel catch each week. But the volume isn't necessarily there - he's reached double-digit targets just twice this season. |
| 21. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. WAS |
| 22. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. PIT |
| 23. | Michael Pittman IND vs. TB |
| 24. | DJ Moore CHI at MIN |
| 25. | *Puka Nacua LA at ARI Note: Nacua sustained a shoulder injury in the win over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, teammate Cooper Kupp is day-to-day with an ankle injury. ***I moved Nacua back down again now that Cooper Kupp has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 26. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. GB |
| 27. | *Rachaad White TB at IND Note: ***White was added to the injury list Saturday with a knee issue, but he's still expected to play, though perhaps he'll carry a lighter snap share.*** |
| 28. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Metcalf (toe) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday - this is similar to his progression in normal-length weeks. Metcalf has been cleared from the injury report. |
| 29. | *Calvin Ridley JAC at HOU Note: Welcome back to the land of the living! Can repeat this week in this huge game against the Texans? |
| 30. | Deebo Samuel SF at SEA |
| 31. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. CAR |
| 32. | *Dalton Kincaid BUF at PHI Note: Teammate Dawson Knox (wrist) won't resume practicing this week, so we could be looking for another couple of weeks with Kincaid as a high-volume target. |
| 33. | DeVonta Smith PHI vs. BUF |
| 34. | Nico Collins HOU vs. JAX |
| 35. | Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN |
| 36. | Isiah Pacheco KC at LV |
| 37. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. CAR Note: If Henry can't get it done this week ... well, it's not all on him, but it would portend a pretty grim finish to the season. ***Henry (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but listed as a full participant Thursday.*** |
| 38. | *D'Andre Swift PHI vs. BUF Note: ***Swift (ankle) had a full practice Friday and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 39. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. PIT |
| 40. | Breece Hall NYJ vs. MIA |
| 41. | *Brian Robinson WAS at DAL Note: ***Teammate Antonio Gibson is active, so I moved Robinson down a few slots.*** |
| 42. | Chris Olave NO at ATL |
| 43. | *Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. MIA Note: Wilson is still dealing with an elbow issue and was limited on Tuesday, with the Jets playing on Friday. He's also dealing with a QB change from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle. I'm not convinced that this is an upgrade. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 44. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NYJ |
| 45. | *Cooper Kupp LA at ARI Note: Kupp (ankle) has a low right-ankle sprain and has a chance to play Sunday at Arizona. I'll move him back up if that classification improves to more than just a chance. ***Kupp was a full participant in Friday's practice and was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 46. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. JAX Note: ***Teammate Dameon Pierce (ankle) should return this week, but I'm guessing that Singletary has played himself ahead of Pierce.*** |
| 47. | Bijan Robinson ATL vs. NO |
| 48. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE at NYG |
| 49. | *James Cook BUF at PHI Note: Cook had 20 touches last week for the first time since Week 2. |
| 50. | *Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TB Note: I've reconsidered my ranking of Taylor. |
| 51. | Jerome Ford CLE at DEN |
| 52. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at NYJ Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) was limited on Tuesday's injury report. Mostert has been cleared to play, and teammate De'Von Achane is inactive. |
| 53. | Kareem Hunt CLE at DEN |
| 54. | Terry McLaurin WAS at DAL |
| 55. | Adam Thielen CAR at TEN |
| 56. | George Kittle SF at SEA |
| 57. | *Chris Godwin TB at IND Note: ***Godwin (knee/elbow) was limited in practice all week, but has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 58. | *Romeo Doubs GB at DET Note: Teammates Jayden Reed (chest), Christian Watson (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee) are dealing with injuries, with Watson looking the least serious and Wicks the most serious. |
| 59. | Diontae Johnson PIT at CIN |
| 60. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. CHI |
| 61. | Christian Kirk JAC at HOU |
| 62. | Gus Edwards BAL at LAC |
| 63. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. CLE |
| 64. | Drake London ATL vs. NO |
| 65. | *Zay Flowers BAL at LAC Note: ***Flowers (hip) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 66. | *George Pickens PIT at CIN Note: ***Pickens (shin) had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 67. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: For the sixth week in a row, Lockett is dealing with a hamstring issue at the start of the week. Lockett was a full go at Tuesday's practice. |
| 68. | Amari Cooper CLE at DEN |
| 69. | *Khalil Herbert CHI at MIN Note: Herbert (ankle) had 18 touches in his first game but struggled to produce. He could see a similar workload this week, with D'Onta Foreman nursing a sore ankle. |
| 70. | *AJ Dillon GB at DET Note: Dillon was limited in practice Tuesday with a groin injury. But he still might have a heavy workload Thursday, because Aaron Jones (MCL) is highly unlikely to play, and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) is also hurt. Dillon will play, and Aaron Jones has been ruled out. |
| 71. | James Conner ARZ vs. LAR |
| 72. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. SF Note: Charbonnet is in line for a lot of work on Thursday night with Ken Walker (oblique) hurt, but it's a bad matchup against the Niners, followed by games against Dallas and the Niners again. |
| 73. | Alexander Mattison MIN vs. CHI |
| 74. | *Royce Freeman LA at ARI Note: ***Still should get some work with Kyren Williams (ankle) back from IR.*** |
| 75. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TEN |
| 76. | Ty Chandler MIN vs. CHI |
| 77. | Jake Ferguson DAL vs. WAS |
| 78. | Sam LaPorta DET vs. GB |
| 79. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. JAX |
| 80. | Robert Woods HOU vs. JAX |
| 81. | Demario Douglas NE at NYG |
| 82. | *Jayden Reed GB at DET Note: Reed was added to the injury report Tuesday with chest soreness. He dealt with it during Sunday's game, but it was a bigger issue on Tuesday. Reed was a full participant Wednesday and was cleared from the injury report. |
| 83. | Tutu Atwell LA at ARI |
| 84. | *Odell Beckham BAL at LAC Note: ***Beckham (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 85. | Rashid Shaheed NO at ATL |
| 86. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. PIT |
| 87. | Najee Harris PIT at CIN |
| 88. | Keaton Mitchell BAL at LAC |
| 89. | Rashee Rice KC at LV |
| 90. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. WAS |
| 91. | Elijah Moore CLE at DEN |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at LAC |
| 2. | *Harrison Butker KC at LV Note: Butker hasn't missed a kick yet this season - 19/19 on field goals, and 24/24 on extra points. |
| 3. | Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. WAS |
| 4. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. BUF |
| 5. | Cameron Dicker LAC vs. BAL |
| 6. | Tyler Bass BUF at PHI |
| 7. | Riley Patterson DET vs. GB |
| 8. | Jake Moody SF at SEA |
| 9. | *Jason Sanders MIA at NYJ Note: Sanders missed a 50-yard attempt in the win over the Raiders. |
| 10. | *Younghoe Koo ATL vs. NO Note: ***Koo (back) was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 11. | Brandon McManus JAC at HOU |
| 12. | Dustin Hopkins CLE at DEN |
| 13. | Matt Gay IND vs. TB |
| 14. | Matt Prater ARZ vs. LAR |
| 15. | *Jason Myers SEA vs. SF Note: Myers missed a potential game-winning 55-yard kick on Sunday - after the Seahawks mismanaged the time at the end of the game. |
| 16. | Wil Lutz DEN vs. CLE |
| 17. | Daniel Carlson LV vs. KC |
| 18. | Matt Ammendola HOU vs. JAX |
| 19. | Chris Boswell PIT at CIN |
| 20. | Blake Grupe NO at ATL |
| 21. | Evan McPherson CIN vs. PIT |
| 22. | *Anders Carlson GB at DET Note: Carlson has struggled recently, missing a field goal and an extra point in the win over the Chargers. |
| 23. | Joey Slye WAS at DAL |
| 24. | Cairo Santos CHI at MIN |
| 25. | Chase McLaughlin TB at IND |
| 26. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. MIA |
| 27. | Nick Folk TEN vs. CAR |
| 28. | Chad Ryland NE at NYG |
| 29. | Lucas Havrisik LA at ARI |
| 30. | Greg Joseph MIN vs. CHI |
| 31. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at TEN |
| 32. | *Randy Bullock NYG vs. NE Note: ***Bullock officially was added to the active roster, ahead of Cade York.*** |
| 33. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. JAX |
Defenses
| 1. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. WAS Note: Jayron Kearse is dealing with a back injury. |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers at SEA |
| 3. | Cleveland Browns at DEN |
| 4. | Kansas City Chiefs at LV |
| 5. | *Miami Dolphins at NYJ Note: The Dolphins get to face Tim Boyle taking over as the starter at QB. |
| 6. | New England Patriots at NYG |
| 7. | Tennessee Titans vs. CAR |
| 8. | Pittsburgh Steelers at CIN |
| 9. | Detroit Lions vs. GB |
| 10. | New York Giants vs. NE |
| 11. | Denver Broncos vs. CLE |
| 12. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. PIT |
| 13. | Baltimore Ravens at LAC |
| 14. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. BUF |
| 15. | New York Jets vs. MIA |
| 16. | Minnesota Vikings vs. CHI |
| 17. | New Orleans Saints at ATL |
| 18. | Indianapolis Colts vs. TB |
| 19. | Arizona Cardinals vs. LAR |
| 20. | Houston Texans vs. JAX |
| 21. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NO |
| 22. | Carolina Panthers at TEN |
| 23. | Los Angeles Rams at ARI |
| 24. | Jacksonville Jaguars at HOU |
| 25. | Buffalo Bills at PHI |
| 26. | Chicago Bears at MIN |
| 27. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 28. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at IND |
| 29. | Las Vegas Raiders vs. KC |
| 30. | *Green Bay Packers at DET Note: Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is questionable, De'Vondre Campbell (neck) is questionable, Rudy Ford (biceps) is questionable, and Darnell Savage (calf) will not return this week. |
| 31. | *Los Angeles Chargers vs. BAL Note: The Chargers just gave up a 300-yard passing day to Jordan Love. |
| 32. | Washington Commanders at DAL |
