This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Six Byes: BAL, BUF, CHI, LV, MIN, NYG
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
Sunday Update complete
Six Byes: BAL, BUF, CHI, LV, MIN, NYG
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. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. SEA |
| 2. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. SF Note: Hurts was responsible for all five of the Eagles' touchdowns against the Bills - three passing and two rushing. |
| 3. | Tua Tagovailoa MIA at WAS |
| 4. | Patrick Mahomes KC at GB |
| 5. | C.J. Stroud HOU vs. DEN |
| 6. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. CIN |
| 7. | Jared Goff DET at NO |
| 8. | Brock Purdy SF at PHI |
| 9. | *Justin Herbert LAC at NE Note: Herbert had to be checked for a concussion late in the loss to the Ravens. |
| 10. | Sam Howell WAS vs. MIA |
| 11. | *Gardner Minshew IND at TEN Note: Minshew could be very busy this week against Tennessee with Jonathan Taylor out. |
| 12. | Kyler Murray ARZ at PIT |
| 13. | *Russell Wilson DEN at HOU Note: The Broncos have converted Wilson into a game-manager, though we'll see if they'll have that luxury against the Texans this week. |
| 14. | *Baker Mayfield TB vs. CAR Note: Mayfield injured his ankle on the first drive of the game against the Colts and missed the end of that drive, but later returned. An MRI taken Monday came back negative for ligament damage, though Mayfield remains sore. Full participant Wednesday. |
| 15. | Geno Smith SEA at DAL |
| 16. | Jordan Love GB vs. KC |
| 17. | *Kenny Pickett PIT vs. ARI Note: Pickett is dealing with ankle soreness and might have his reps in practice capped this week. Pickett had a full practice on Wednesday. |
| 18. | *Derek Carr NO vs. DET Note: Carr might be without his top three wide receivers this week. |
| 19. | Matthew Stafford LA vs. CLE |
| 20. | Desmond Ridder ATL at NYJ |
| 21. | *Jake Browning CIN at JAX Note: Browning struggled to connect down-field, and his pocket awareness was a little lacking in the face of the Steelers' pass rush. It doesn't get much easier on Monday night in Jacksonville. |
| 22. | *Will Levis TEN vs. IND Note: Levis has been under 200 yards in his last three games. Levis (ankle) was limited Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 23. | *Taysom Hill NO vs. DET Note: Hill had a combined 81 rushing and receiving yards last week and should be very busy this week against the Lions, given all the wide receiver injuries for the Saints. I would rank Hill sixth or seventh at TE this week, pending Dalton Schultz's status. |
| 24. | *Bryce Young CAR at TB Note: Young struggled again, in a relatively decent matchup at Tennessee, and his lack of development likely cost Frank Reich his job. |
| 25. | *Tim Boyle NYJ vs. ATL Note: Getting the start again this week. |
| 26. | *Bailey Zappe NE vs. LAC Note: Zappe played the second half last week against the Giants and was slightly less bad than Mac Jones in the first half. The Pats also re-signed Will Grier to the practice squad. The Patriots are preparing Zappe to start. ***Most signs point towards Zappe starting, even though the Pats refuse to officially announce him as the starter. Malik Cunningham has been promoted to the active roster.*** |
| 27. | *Joe Flacco CLE at LAR Note: It is the Year 2023 and Joe Flacco might be starting a game this week against the Rams - he has surpassed PJ Walker on the depth chart, and DTR hasn't been able to practice yet. ***Flacco has officially been elevated from the practice squad and will start Sunday.*** |
| 28. | *Mac Jones NE vs. LAC Note: Jones played a mockery of a first half against the Giants, throwing two interceptions, before getting benched at halftime. |
| 29. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE at LAR Note: Thompson-Robinson left Sunday's loss to the Broncos with a concussion. DTR did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. Joe Flacco would start if he can't go. ***Officially ruled out this week.*** |
| 30. | *PJ Walker CLE at LAR Note: Walker really struggled against the Broncos after DTR left with a concussion. He fumbled twice, losing one, and was sacked four times, once for a safety. Walker is now behind Joe Flacco on the depth chart. |
| 31. | *Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs. ATL Note: Rodgers (Achilles) has been designated to return from IR, and had a limited practice Wednesday. They are aiming for a Week 16 return. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF at PHI |
| 2. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. DET |
| 3. | *David Montgomery DET at NO Note: Montgomery (foot) was limited Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 4. | Kyren Williams LA vs. CLE |
| 5. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. CIN Note: Etienne briefly had to leave to be evaluated for a chest injury and then wasn't always on the field in the fourth quarter. Something to watch in practice this week. Etienne (ribs) was limited on Thursday, which was the Jags' first practice of the week. ***Etienne was limited in practice and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play Monday night.*** |
| 6. | *Bijan Robinson ATL at NYJ Note: Robinson is still sharing snaps with both Allgeier and Patterson, but at least this week there was enough to go around and all three backs were effective. |
| 7. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at NE Note: Ekeler coughed up a fumble for a second game in a row in the loss to the Ravens. |
| 8. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. SEA |
| 9. | *Zack Moss IND at TEN Note: Moss will start against the Titans with Jonathan Taylor (thumb) out. |
| 10. | *De'Von Achane MIA at WAS Note: Achane (knee) has been limited in practice this week and his status for Sunday's game against the Commanders is uncertain. ***Achane has been cleared to play and immediately steps into a great matchup against the Commanders. |
| 11. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND |
| 12. | Isiah Pacheco KC at GB |
| 13. | *D'Andre Swift PHI vs. SF Note: Swift (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 14. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at NO |
| 15. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. ARI |
| 16. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. LAC |
| 17. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 18. | *Jerome Ford CLE at LAR Note: I realize that game flow and a quarterback injury complicated matters, but the Browns need to get the ball in Ford's hands more. |
| 19. | Joe Mixon CIN at JAX |
| 20. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. DEN Note: While Singletary had just one more carry than Dameon Pierce, he out-snapped Pierce 47 to 11. |
| 21. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. MIA |
| 22. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at WAS Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) sat out Wednesday and then was limited on Thursday. Meanwhile, teammate De'Von Achane (knee) followed a similar schedule and could return to action this week. ***Downgraded a little bit with Achane officially returning to action this week.*** |
| 23. | *Najee Harris PIT vs. ARI Note: Harris was the more effective of the two Pittsburgh backs in the win over the Bengals. |
| 24. | *Javonte Williams DEN at HOU Note: Williams briefly left Sunday's win over the Broncos to get his neck checked out, which cost him a goal line opportunity that Samaje Perine cashed in. |
| 25. | James Conner ARZ at PIT |
| 26. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA at DAL Note: It appears that Charbonnet is in line for another start, as Kenneth Walker (oblique) hasn't started practicing yet. ***Charbonnet injured his knee late in the loss on Thursday and had significant swelling afterward.*** |
| 27. | *Breece Hall NYJ vs. ATL Note: Hall (hamstring) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Hall is listed as questionable but should play against the Falcons.*** |
| 28. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 29. | *AJ Dillon GB vs. KC Note: ***Dillon (groin) has been cleared from the injury list. Teammate Aaron Jones is out again.*** |
| 30. | *Kareem Hunt CLE at LAR Note: Hunt sat out Wednesday's practice with a groin injury. ***Hunt has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 31. | *Ezekiel Elliott NE vs. LAC Note: Elliott (thigh) was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.*** |
| 32. | Royce Freeman LA vs. CLE |
| 33. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at NYJ |
| 34. | Elijah Mitchell SF at PHI |
| 35. | *Samaje Perine DEN at HOU Note: Perine has reclaimed the backup role ahead of Jaleel McLaughlin. |
| 36. | Miles Sanders CAR at TB |
| 37. | *Rico Dowdle DAL vs. SEA Note: Dowdle (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice. He was also limited leading up to the Thanksgiving win over the Commanders and played great in the game. Cleared from the injury list on Wednesday. |
| 38. | *D'Ernest Johnson JAC vs. CIN Note: Johnson seven carries to just one for Tank Bigsby. |
| 39. | Antonio Gibson WAS vs. MIA |
| 40. | Tyjae Spears TEN vs. IND |
| 41. | Jeff Wilson MIA at WAS |
| 42. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. SF |
| 43. | DeeJay Dallas SEA at DAL |
| 44. | *Dameon Pierce HOU vs. DEN Note: Pierce played only 11 offensive snaps in the loss to the Jaguars. |
| 45. | Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at NYJ |
| 46. | Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. MIA |
| 47. | Trayveon Williams CIN at JAX |
| 48. | *Dalvin Cook NYJ vs. ATL Note: ***Cook (shoulder) should play this week.*** |
| 49. | Joshua Kelley LAC at NE |
| 50. | *Tank Bigsby JAC vs. CIN Note: Bigsby has been surpassed by D'Ernest Johnson. |
| 51. | Michael Carter ARZ at PIT |
| 52. | Trey Sermon IND at TEN |
| 53. | Craig Reynolds DET at NO |
| 54. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at HOU Note: McLaughlin was limited to two offensive snaps in the win over the Browns. |
| 55. | Patrick Taylor GB vs. KC |
| 56. | Emari Demercado ARZ at PIT |
| 57. | *Jerick McKinnon KC at GB Note: McKinnon (groin) sat out practice Wednesday, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Ruled out for Sunday night.*** |
| 58. | *Kenneth Walker SEA at DAL Note: Walker (oblique) sat out practice Tuesday and coach Pete Carroll suggested that Walker hasn't really improved yet. Listed as doubtful. |
| 59. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. KC Note: Jones (MCL) stretched with the team but otherwise hasn't practiced this week. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 60. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN Note: Taylor will undergo surgery for his injured thumb Wednesday and is out at least 2-3 weeks. ***Some debate on the timeline - Ian Rapoport suggested it's closer to a 3-to-5 week recovery time.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at WAS Note: Hill (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 2. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. SEA |
| 3. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. SF Note: Brown (thigh) was limited during Thursday's practice. ***Brown has officially been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 4. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at NO |
| 5. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at PHI |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 7. | *Keenan Allen LAC at NE Note: Allen has missed two practices so far with a quadriceps injury. ***Allen is listed as questionable, but is still expected to play.*** |
| 8. | *Calvin Ridley JAC vs. CIN Note: All of Ridley's production came in the second half after Jacksonville had fallen behind 14-13 against the Texans. |
| 9. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 10. | Nico Collins HOU vs. DEN |
| 11. | Courtland Sutton DEN at HOU |
| 12. | *Tank Dell HOU vs. DEN Note: Dell suffered a calf injury against the Jaguars and needed an MRI, which was negative. He sat out practice Wednesday but returned to a limited practice on Thursday, and the Texans are optimistic that he can play. ***Dell should be able to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 13. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at JAX |
| 14. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. SF Note: Smith was limited Wednesday with a sore knee, but was a full participant Thursday. |
| 15. | Deebo Samuel SF at PHI |
| 16. | DK Metcalf SEA at DAL |
| 17. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at WAS |
| 18. | *Chris Olave NO vs. DET Note: Olave was having a huge game before leaving in the third quarter with a concussion. Olave remains in the concussion protocol. He was limited accordingly at Thursday's practice. ***Olave is expected to clear the concussion protocol and play Sunday.*** |
| 19. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. CLE Note: Kupp (hamstring) appeared to aggravate his injury early against the Cardinals, but later returned and played 58 snaps. |
| 20. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. ATL |
| 21. | *Rashee Rice KC at GB Note: Rice had his first 100-yard game in the NFL against the Raiders. |
| 22. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. IND |
| 23. | Puka Nacua LA vs. CLE |
| 24. | *Diontae Johnson PIT vs. ARI Note: Johnson missed practice Thursday with an illness. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 25. | *Josh Downs IND at TEN Note: Downs had just five catches on his whopping 13 targets in the win over the Bucs. |
| 26. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. SEA |
| 27. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. MIA |
| 28. | *Adam Thielen CAR at TB Note: Thielen had only one catch on just three targets in the loss to the Titans. |
| 29. | George Pickens PIT vs. ARI |
| 30. | Drake London ATL at NYJ |
| 31. | Christian Watson GB vs. KC |
| 32. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. CIN |
| 33. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR Note: Godwin was added to the injury report on Thursday with a neck issue. ***Godwin is listed as questionable and was described as a game-time decision on Friday, but later reports suggest he's likely to play as long as his pregame workout goes well. The Bucs play in the afternoon window this week.*** |
| 34. | Tyler Lockett SEA at DAL |
| 35. | *Tee Higgins CIN at JAX Note: Higgins (hamstring) might be able to return this week - the Bengals are taking a wait-and-see approach based on how he practices. Higgins (hamstring/ankle) was limited in the Bengals' first practice of the week Thursday, but afterward said he plans on playing Monday night. ***Higgins had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 36. | Curtis Samuel WAS vs. MIA |
| 37. | *Amari Cooper CLE at LAR Note: Cooper left with a rib injury in the loss to the Broncos - x-rays were negative. Cooper sat out practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. But he intends to play this week. ***Cooper was limited again Friday, but then cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 38. | *Noah Brown HOU vs. DEN Note: Brown (knee) has been limited in his first two practices so far this week. ***Brown was officially listed as questionable, but he's expected to return this week.*** |
| 39. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. KC |
| 40. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. CLE |
| 41. | Elijah Moore CLE at LAR |
| 42. | Jahan Dotson WAS vs. MIA |
| 43. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at DAL |
| 44. | *Marquise Brown ARZ at PIT Note: Brown (heel) hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, though he was able to play through the injury last week. ***Brown didn't practice at all this week, though he's still expected to play.*** |
| 45. | *Jayden Reed GB vs. KC Note: Reed (chest) missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Reed put in a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 46. | Kalif Raymond DET at NO |
| 47. | Robert Woods HOU vs. DEN |
| 48. | Zay Jones JAC vs. CIN |
| 49. | Tyler Boyd CIN at JAX |
| 50. | *Jerry Jeudy DEN at HOU Note: Jeudy (groin) sat out practice Wednesday, though the Broncos downplayed that absence, and he subsequently returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Jeudy was cleared from the injury report Friday.*** |
| 51. | Rondale Moore ARZ at PIT |
| 52. | *A.T. Perry NO vs. DET Note: Perry and Keith Kirkwood could be the Saints' top two wide receivers if Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (quad) can't go. |
| 53. | Justin Watson KC at GB |
| 54. | Michael Gallup DAL vs. SEA |
| 55. | Jameson Williams DET at NO |
| 56. | *Jonathan Mingo CAR at TB Note: Mingo was limited at Thursday's practice with an Achilles' issue. |
| 57. | Greg Dortch ARZ at PIT |
| 58. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. IND |
| 59. | Jalen Tolbert DAL vs. SEA |
| 60. | DeVante Parker NE vs. LAC |
| 61. | Marvin Mims DEN at HOU |
| 62. | Keith Kirkwood NO vs. DET |
| 63. | Skyy Moore KC at GB |
| 64. | JuJu Smith-Schuster NE vs. LAC |
| 65. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at GB |
| 66. | Trenton Irwin CIN at JAX |
| 67. | *Josh Reynolds DET at NO Note: Reynolds has been surpassed by Kalif Raymond and maybe Jameson Williams. |
| 68. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB vs. KC Note: Wicks has cleared the concussion protocol, but he still was limited Thursday due to the knee injury that he also suffered in Week 11. ***Officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 69. | *Demario Douglas NE vs. LAC Note: Douglas left Sunday's loss to the Giants with a head injury. He earlier missed time with a concussion, so this bears watching. Douglas didn't practice Wednesday nor Thursday. ***Douglas has been officially ruled out.*** |
| 70. | *Rashid Shaheed NO vs. DET Note: Shaheed is day-to-day with a quad injury. Nick Underhill of NewOrleansFootball.com suggests that Shaheed will not be available this week. Shaheed has missed the first two practices of the week so far. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 71. | *Quentin Johnston LAC at NE Note: Johnston left Sunday night's loss in the third quarter with a rib injury, and though x-rays were negative, he didn't return to action. |
| 72. | Jalen Guyton LAC at NE |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at GB |
| 2. | Sam LaPorta DET at NO |
| 3. | George Kittle SF at PHI |
| 4. | *David Njoku CLE at LAR Note: Njoku had nine more targets against the Broncos; alas he dropped another potential touchdown. |
| 5. | *Evan Engram JAC vs. CIN Note: Engram hasn't reached the end zone all season, but draws a Bengals defense that was carved up by Pat Freiermuth last week. |
| 6. | Jake Ferguson DAL vs. SEA |
| 7. | *Trey McBride ARZ at PIT Note: McBride (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice. ***McBride is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 8. | *Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. ARI Note: Massive day against the Bengals - nine catches on 11 targets for 120 yards. |
| 9. | Gerald Everett LAC at NE |
| 10. | Logan Thomas WAS vs. MIA |
| 11. | Cade Otton TB vs. CAR |
| 12. | *Tyler Higbee LA vs. CLE Note: Higbee caught his first touchdown pass of the year, and liked it so much that he caught another. |
| 13. | *Tucker Kraft GB vs. KC Note: Teammate Luke Musgrave might have to miss the remainder of the season. |
| 14. | Kyle Pitts ATL at NYJ |
| 15. | Juwan Johnson NO vs. DET |
| 16. | Donald Parham LAC at NE |
| 17. | Tyler Conklin NYJ vs. ATL |
| 18. | Noah Fant SEA at DAL |
| 19. | Tanner Hudson CIN at JAX |
| 20. | Jonnu Smith ATL at NYJ |
| 21. | *Brevin Jordan HOU vs. DEN Note: ***Jordan is a candidate to be a streamer this week with Dalton Schultz ruled out.*** |
| 22. | Hunter Henry NE vs. LAC |
| 23. | Adam Trautman DEN at HOU |
| 24. | Mike Gesicki NE vs. LAC |
| 25. | Irv Smith CIN at JAX |
| 26. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. IND |
| 27. | *Hayden Hurst CAR at TB Note: Hurst (concussion) is still not practicing. ***Ruled out again.*** |
| 28. | *Dallas Goedert PHI vs. SF Note: Goedert (forearm) is pushing to return this week against the Niners. Goedert hasn't practiced yet this week, though he was catching passes on the side on Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 29. | *Dalton Schultz HOU vs. DEN Note: Schultz (hamstring) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Christian McCaffrey SF at PHI |
| 2. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at WAS Note: Hill (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 3. | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. SEA |
| 4. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. SF Note: Brown (thigh) was limited during Thursday's practice. ***Brown has officially been cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 5. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at NO |
| 6. | Travis Kelce KC at GB |
| 7. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. DET |
| 8. | Brandon Aiyuk SF at PHI |
| 9. | *Keenan Allen LAC at NE Note: Allen has missed two practices so far with a quadriceps injury. ***Allen is listed as questionable, but is still expected to play.*** |
| 10. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 11. | *David Montgomery DET at NO Note: Montgomery (foot) was limited Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday. |
| 12. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. CIN Note: Etienne briefly had to leave to be evaluated for a chest injury and then wasn't always on the field in the fourth quarter. Something to watch in practice this week. Etienne (ribs) was limited on Thursday, which was the Jags' first practice of the week. ***Etienne was limited in practice and is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play Monday night.*** |
| 13. | Kyren Williams LA vs. CLE |
| 14. | *Bijan Robinson ATL at NYJ Note: Robinson is still sharing snaps with both Allgeier and Patterson, but at least this week there was enough to go around and all three backs were effective. |
| 15. | *Calvin Ridley JAC vs. CIN Note: All of Ridley's production came in the second half after Jacksonville had fallen behind 14-13 against the Texans. |
| 16. | *Tank Dell HOU vs. DEN Note: Dell suffered a calf injury against the Jaguars and needed an MRI, which was negative. He sat out practice Wednesday but returned to a limited practice on Thursday, and the Texans are optimistic that he can play. ***Dell should be able to play despite being listed as questionable.*** |
| 17. | Michael Pittman IND at TEN |
| 18. | *Austin Ekeler LAC at NE Note: Ekeler coughed up a fumble for a second game in a row in the loss to the Ravens. |
| 19. | Tony Pollard DAL vs. SEA |
| 20. | *Zack Moss IND at TEN Note: Moss will start against the Titans with Jonathan Taylor (thumb) out. |
| 21. | Courtland Sutton DEN at HOU |
| 22. | Nico Collins HOU vs. DEN |
| 23. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN at JAX |
| 24. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. SF Note: Smith was limited Wednesday with a sore knee, but was a full participant Thursday. |
| 25. | Deebo Samuel SF at PHI |
| 26. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at WAS |
| 27. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND |
| 28. | Isiah Pacheco KC at GB |
| 29. | DK Metcalf SEA at DAL |
| 30. | Christian Watson GB vs. KC |
| 31. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. IND |
| 32. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at WAS Note: Mostert (ankle/knee) sat out Wednesday and then was limited on Thursday. Meanwhile, teammate De'Von Achane (knee) followed a similar schedule and could return to action this week. ***Downgraded a little bit with Achane officially returning to action this week.*** |
| 33. | Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. LAC |
| 34. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 35. | Sam LaPorta DET at NO |
| 36. | Puka Nacua LA vs. CLE |
| 37. | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs. ATL |
| 38. | *D'Andre Swift PHI vs. SF Note: Swift (ankle) was limited Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 39. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at NO |
| 40. | Jaylen Warren PIT vs. ARI |
| 41. | *Jerome Ford CLE at LAR Note: I realize that game flow and a quarterback injury complicated matters, but the Browns need to get the ball in Ford's hands more. |
| 42. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. CLE Note: Kupp (hamstring) appeared to aggravate his injury early against the Cardinals, but later returned and played 58 snaps. |
| 43. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. MIA |
| 44. | *Diontae Johnson PIT vs. ARI Note: Johnson missed practice Thursday with an illness. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 45. | *Rashee Rice KC at GB Note: Rice had his first 100-yard game in the NFL against the Raiders. |
| 46. | *Josh Downs IND at TEN Note: Downs had just five catches on his whopping 13 targets in the win over the Bucs. |
| 47. | Brandin Cooks DAL vs. SEA |
| 48. | Joe Mixon CIN at JAX |
| 49. | *Devin Singletary HOU vs. DEN Note: While Singletary had just one more carry than Dameon Pierce, he out-snapped Pierce 47 to 11. |
| 50. | George Kittle SF at PHI |
| 51. | Brian Robinson WAS vs. MIA |
| 52. | *Najee Harris PIT vs. ARI Note: Harris was the more effective of the two Pittsburgh backs in the win over the Bengals. |
| 53. | *Breece Hall NYJ vs. ATL Note: Hall (hamstring) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Hall is listed as questionable but should play against the Falcons.*** |
| 54. | *Javonte Williams DEN at HOU Note: Williams briefly left Sunday's win over the Broncos to get his neck checked out, which cost him a goal line opportunity that Samaje Perine cashed in. |
| 55. | Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB |
| 56. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA at DAL Note: It appears that Charbonnet is in line for another start, as Kenneth Walker (oblique) hasn't started practicing yet. ***Charbonnet injured his knee late in the loss on Thursday and had significant swelling afterward.*** |
| 57. | *Adam Thielen CAR at TB Note: Thielen had only one catch on just three targets in the loss to the Titans. |
| 58. | George Pickens PIT vs. ARI |
| 59. | Drake London ATL at NYJ |
| 60. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. CIN |
| 61. | *Chris Godwin TB vs. CAR Note: Godwin was added to the injury report on Thursday with a neck issue. ***Godwin is listed as questionable and was described as a game-time decision on Friday, but later reports suggest he's likely to play as long as his pregame workout goes well. The Bucs play in the afternoon window this week.*** |
| 62. | *Jayden Reed GB vs. KC Note: Reed (chest) missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Reed put in a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 63. | *Kareem Hunt CLE at LAR Note: Hunt sat out Wednesday's practice with a groin injury. ***Hunt has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 64. | *AJ Dillon GB vs. KC Note: ***Dillon (groin) has been cleared from the injury list. Teammate Aaron Jones is out again.*** |
| 65. | James Conner ARZ at PIT |
| 66. | *Ezekiel Elliott NE vs. LAC Note: Elliott (thigh) was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.*** |
| 67. | Tyler Lockett SEA at DAL |
| 68. | Romeo Doubs GB vs. KC |
| 69. | *Dalton Schultz HOU vs. DEN Note: Schultz (hamstring) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 70. | *David Njoku CLE at LAR Note: Njoku had nine more targets against the Broncos; alas he dropped another potential touchdown. |
| 71. | Royce Freeman LA vs. CLE |
| 72. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at NYJ |
| 73. | Robert Woods HOU vs. DEN |
| 74. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. CLE |
| 75. | Tyler Boyd CIN at JAX |
Kickers
| 1. | Harrison Butker KC at GB |
| 2. | *Jake Elliott PHI vs. SF Note: Elliott made a 59-yarder in a driving rainstorm to send the Eagles to overtime, where they eventually won. |
| 3. | Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. SEA |
| 4. | Jake Moody SF at PHI |
| 5. | Cameron Dicker LAC at NE |
| 6. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. ARI |
| 7. | Brandon McManus JAC vs. CIN |
| 8. | Jason Myers SEA at DAL |
| 9. | Dustin Hopkins CLE at LAR |
| 10. | Younghoe Koo ATL at NYJ |
| 11. | Riley Patterson DET at NO |
| 12. | Jason Sanders MIA at WAS |
| 13. | *Blake Grupe NO vs. DET Note: Grupe made his first five attempts last week against the Falcons, but came up short on a sixth from 54 yards late in the loss. Grupe has been limited in practice so far this week with a groin injury. ***Listed as questionable after being limited all week.*** |
| 14. | Matt Gay IND at TEN |
| 15. | Matt Prater ARZ at PIT |
| 16. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. CAR |
| 17. | *Wil Lutz DEN at HOU Note: Lutz (hip) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Lutz has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 18. | Evan McPherson CIN at JAX |
| 19. | Anders Carlson GB vs. KC |
| 20. | Joey Slye WAS vs. MIA |
| 21. | Nick Folk TEN vs. IND |
| 22. | Greg Zuerlein NYJ vs. ATL |
| 23. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at TB |
| 24. | Lucas Havrisik LA vs. CLE |
| 25. | *Chad Ryland NE vs. LAC Note: Ryland missed badly on a 35-yard attempt to tie the game last week. |
| 26. | *Matt Ammendola HOU vs. DEN Note: Came up *just* short on a potential tying 58-yard field goal against the Jaguars. Teammate Kai'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) could be back in Week 14. He was waived by the Texans, but still could be re-signed in time to kick against the Broncos this week. ***Activated from the practice squad and will kick this week.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Dallas Cowboys vs. SEA |
| 2. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. ARI |
| 3. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. CIN |
| 4. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. CAR Note: Standard conflict between bad defense and even worse offense. |
| 5. | Miami Dolphins at WAS |
| 6. | Los Angeles Chargers at NE |
| 7. | Kansas City Chiefs at GB |
| 8. | Los Angeles Rams vs. CLE |
| 9. | New York Jets vs. ATL |
| 10. | Indianapolis Colts at TEN |
| 11. | *Cleveland Browns at LAR Note: Myles Garrett injured his left shoulder in the loss to the Broncos. |
| 12. | Atlanta Falcons at NYJ |
| 13. | Denver Broncos at HOU |
| 14. | New England Patriots vs. LAC |
| 15. | Detroit Lions at NO |
| 16. | San Francisco 49ers at PHI |
| 17. | Houston Texans vs. DEN |
| 18. | Arizona Cardinals at PIT |
| 19. | Tennessee Titans vs. IND |
| 20. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
| 21. | Cincinnati Bengals at JAX |
| 22. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. SF |
| 23. | New Orleans Saints vs. DET |
| 24. | Seattle Seahawks at DAL |
| 25. | Green Bay Packers vs. KC |
| 26. | Washington Commanders vs. MIA |
