This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
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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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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
Saturday Night Update Complete
Vikings-Jets is the London game, beginning at 9:30a ET.
Week 5 Byes: Detroit, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia, Tennessee
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 after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late 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. | Lamar Jackson BAL at CIN |
| 2. | *Josh Allen BUF at HOU Note: After clear sailing through the first three games, Allen got stymied by the Ravens and briefly was looked at by the team trainers after taking a big hit. Allen was a full practice participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 3. | *Jayden Daniels WAS vs. CLE Note: Daniels finally threw his first interception against the Cardinals, but otherwise was remarkably accurate, going 26-30-233-1 along with 47 rush yards and another touchdown. He draws a tougher assignment this week at home against the Browns. |
| 4. | *Kyler Murray ARZ at SF Note: I did not have Murray getting flummoxed by the Commanders on my dance card last week, to be sure. |
| 5. | *Justin Fields PIT vs. DAL Note: Teammate Russell Wilson is upgrading to participating in team drills this week, but the Steelers are preparing Fields for another start against the Cowboys this week. |
| 6. | Brock Purdy SF vs. ARI |
| 7. | C.J. Stroud HOU vs. BUF |
| 8. | *Jordan Love GB at LAR Note: Love looked a little hobbled at times against the Vikings last week. His matchup against the Rams might prove to be a little less challenging. Love (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice - look for that to be common for Wednesday practices in the near future. ***Love was upgraded to a full practice Thursday.*** |
| 9. | Dak Prescott DAL at PIT |
| 10. | Joe Burrow CIN vs. BAL |
| 11. | *Patrick Mahomes KC vs. NO Note: Mahomes just lost Rashee Rice (knee), making the roster very similar to last year's regular season mess. |
| 12. | *Baker Mayfield TB at ATL Note: Big bounceback against the Eagles. Can Mayfield continue to operate with a clean pocket against the Falcons on Thursday night? |
| 13. | Geno Smith SEA vs. NYG |
| 14. | Kirk Cousins ATL vs. TB |
| 15. | *Joe Flacco IND at JAX Note: Flacco might be in line to start against the Jaguars this week, with Anthony Richardson (oblique, abdomen) day-to-day. Flacco has been getting the first-team reps so far in practice, though Anthony Richardson has been getting limited reps as well. ***Richardson was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday.*** |
| 16. | Sam Darnold MIN vs. NYJ |
| 17. | Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. IND |
| 18. | Andy Dalton CAR at CHI |
| 19. | Matthew Stafford LA vs. GB |
| 20. | *Aaron Rodgers NYJ at MIN Note: Rodgers said his knee feels swollen in the aftermath of Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Rodgers was limited in Wednesday's practice, but the Jets are not concerned about his availability for Sunday's game in London against the Vikings. He practiced fully on Thursday. |
| 21. | Derek Carr NO at KC |
| 22. | *Deshaun Watson CLE at WAS Note: Both of Watson's starting tackles have been out for all but 40 plays this season. |
| 23. | Daniel Jones NYG at SEA |
| 24. | *Caleb Williams CHI vs. CAR Note: It appeared that the Bears dialed back some of the offense against the Rams, and focused more on the running game. That could continue this week against Carolina. |
| 25. | Bo Nix DEN vs. LV |
| 26. | *Tyler Huntley MIA at NE Note: I was of the opinion that Huntley was at worst an upgrade over Skylar Thompson and maybe enough to salvage the values of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but I was wrong. Nevertheless, he'll start again this week at New England. |
| 27. | Gardner Minshew LV at DEN |
| 28. | *Jacoby Brissett NE vs. MIA Note: The Patriots will start Brissett for another week over Drake Maye, though coach Jerod Mayo said that he '...reserves the right to do something else....' |
| 29. | *Anthony Richardson IND at JAX Note: Richardson is day-to-day with oblique and abdominal strains. Joe Flacco could be in line to start this week at Jacksonville. Richardson was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's and Thursday's practice - there's a chance that he plays this week. ***Richardson was downgraded on Saturday to doubtful.*** |
| 30. | *Russell Wilson PIT vs. DAL Note: Wilson (calf) is upgrading to participating in team drills this week, and will have a 'strong work day' at practice. Still, Justin Fields will start again Sunday night. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 31. | Jared Goff DET at |
| 32. | Jalen Hurts PHI at |
| 33. | Will Levis TEN at |
| 34. | Mason Rudolph TEN at |
Running Backs
| 1. | Derrick Henry BAL at CIN |
| 2. | *Jordan Mason SF vs. ARI Note: Mason's day could have been even bigger, but for a marginal holding call on George Kittle that wiped out a touchdown. |
| 3. | Kyren Williams LA vs. GB |
| 4. | Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYG |
| 5. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. TB Note: Robinson (hamstring) has been limited in practice Monday and Tuesday after getting out-carried by Tyler Allgeier last week, with the Falcons playing Thursday against the Bucs. Robinson has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 6. | James Cook BUF at HOU |
| 7. | *Alvin Kamara NO at KC Note: Similar to last week, Kamara (hip/ribs) was limited Thursday in the Saints' first practice of the week. ***Full practice Saturday and cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 8. | *Breece Hall NYJ at MIN Note: Nightmare game against the Broncos, netting just four yards on just 10 carries. |
| 9. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. NYJ |
| 10. | Josh Jacobs GB at LAR |
| 11. | James Conner ARZ at SF |
| 12. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at CHI Note: Teammate Jonathon Brooks (knee) won't have his practice window opened yet this week. |
| 13. | Najee Harris PIT vs. DAL |
| 14. | Rachaad White TB at ATL |
| 15. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. IND Note: Etienne was marginalized early due to a shoulder issue, though he later returned and managed 50 rushing yards and a catch for 10 yards. Both Etienne (shoulder) and Tank Bigsby (shoulder) were limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Etienne had another limited practice Friday, but that was enough for him to get cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 16. | *Kareem Hunt KC vs. NO Note: Hunt (shoulder) was limited in the Chiefs' first practice of the week Thursday. ***Hunt has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 17. | *De'Von Achane MIA at NE Note: Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, a hole in the ship sinks every fantasy player aboard. Achane was held to 15 yards on 10 attempts on Monday night. |
| 18. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. BAL Note: Brown's snap share increased last week and he produced, with 92 total yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals step up in class this week against the Ravens. |
| 19. | *Jerome Ford CLE at WAS Note: Ford's role could get diminished soon, with Nick Chubb (knee) returning to practice likely this week. ***Ford will get another week as the starter with Nick Chubb ruled out.*** |
| 20. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. LV |
| 21. | Zack Moss CIN vs. BAL |
| 22. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. CLE Note: Robinson (knee) has missed the first two practices of the week. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler fully practiced Thursday. ***Robinson had a limited practice on Friday, and apparently that's enough for him to be good enough to play, though he's officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 23. | *Trey Sermon IND at JAX Note: Sermon could be in line for a start this week if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is out. Tyler Goodson would be the backup behind him. ***Taylor has been ruled out. It'll be Sermon, Goodson and Evan Hull this week.*** |
| 24. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. CAR |
| 25. | *Alexander Mattison LV at DEN Note: Mattison's play has 'earned him more work' over Zamir White in the future. ***Zamir White has now been ruled out. Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube are the backups.*** |
| 26. | Rico Dowdle DAL at PIT |
| 27. | *Cam Akers HOU vs. BUF Note: ***In line for another start with both Mixon and Pierce out.*** |
| 28. | *Justice Hill BAL at CIN Note: Hill is getting targets that on other teams might be saved for tight ends or wide receivers. |
| 29. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG at SEA Note: Tracy could be in line to start, now that Devin Singletary (groin) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Singletary is listed as doubtful, so Tracy and Eric Gray will likely handle the backfield duties.*** |
| 30. | *Antonio Gibson NE vs. MIA Note: ***Gibson will take over the starting role ahead of Rhamondre Stevenson due to Stevenson's fumbling issues.*** |
| 31. | Bucky Irving TB at ATL |
| 32. | *Raheem Mostert MIA at NE Note: Mostert once again was inactive Monday night. Mostert has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Mostert had a full practice Friday and was removed from the injury report.*** |
| 33. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. TB |
| 34. | *Austin Ekeler WAS vs. CLE Note: Ekeler (concussion) expects to return this week, but we'll wait until he actually practices before moving him up in the rankings. Ekeler fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday. He still must get cleared by an independent neurologist but it looks like he'll play. Meanwhile, teammate Brian Robinson (knee) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Officially cleared from the concussion protocol. Teammate Brian Robinson (knee) is expected to play.*** |
| 35. | *Tank Bigsby JAC vs. IND Note: Bigsby had two big runs and got early snaps, with teammate Travis Etienne managing a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Bigsby is managing a shoulder issue in his own right and was limited on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 36. | Braelon Allen NYJ at MIN |
| 37. | Roschon Johnson CHI vs. CAR |
| 38. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. NYG Note: Charbonnet returned to a traditional backup role (two carries, five catches) with the return of Kenneth Walker. |
| 39. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA Note: Stevenson lost a fumble for the second week in a row. ***Antonio Gibson will be the starter this week ahead of Stevenson, though Stevenson will remain a part of the gameplan.*** |
| 40. | *Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. CLE Note: McNichols scored twice in a backup role last week, but Austin Ekeler (concussion) is expected back this week. Brian Robinson (knee) hasn't yet practiced this week, but Austin Ekeler (concussion) fully practiced Thursday. ***Robinson is listed as questionable after a limited practice Friday, but appears to be 'good to go,' which obviously lowers McNichols' rank.*** |
| 41. | D'Onta Foreman CLE at WAS |
| 42. | Ty Chandler MIN vs. NYJ |
| 43. | Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. LV |
| 44. | *Miles Sanders CAR at CHI Note: Sanders sat out Thursday's practice with an illness. ***Not on the injury list.*** |
| 45. | Samaje Perine KC vs. NO |
| 46. | Emanuel Wilson GB at LAR |
| 47. | *Carson Steele KC vs. NO Note: Steele lost a fumble against the Chargers and ceded carries to Kareem Hunt, who might be in line to be the starter going forward. |
| 48. | *Jaylen Wright MIA at NE Note: Wright had nine carries in the loss Monday night after Jeff Wilson (quad) and Raheem Mostert (chest) were held out. |
| 49. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL at PIT Note: Limited in Thursday's practice due to dehydration. ***Cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 50. | Ray Davis BUF at HOU |
| 51. | Jamaal Williams NO at KC |
| 52. | Tyler Goodson IND at JAX |
| 53. | Dare Ogunbowale HOU vs. BUF |
| 54. | Khalil Herbert CHI vs. CAR |
| 55. | Emari Demercado ARZ at SF |
| 56. | *Trey Benson ARZ at SF Note: Benson's nine carries weren't a harbinger of more to come - eight of them came in the fourth quarter to finish the game with the Cardinals trailing 42-14. |
| 57. | Isaac Guerendo SF vs. ARI |
| 58. | *Jeff Wilson MIA at NE Note: Wilson suffered a knee injury in warmups and was scratched. Wilson (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 59. | *Ronnie Rivers LA vs. GB Note: Rivers is the clear backup behind Kyren Williams right now, ahead of Blake Corum. |
| 60. | *Kendre Miller NO at KC Note: Miller (hamstring) has begun practicing, and the Saints have 21 days to decide whether to activate him from the PUP list. |
| 61. | *Devin Singletary NYG at SEA Note: Singletary (groin) has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Singletary is listed as doubtful.*** |
| 62. | *Joe Mixon HOU vs. BUF Note: Mixon is day-to-day with the ankle injury that has kept him out of the last two games. Mixon sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 63. | *Jonathan Taylor IND at JAX Note: Taylor suffered a 'mild' high-ankle sprain against the Steelers. The Colts have said that they are not considering an IR move for Taylor, but it doesn't seem good for this week. Taylor has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Taylor has been ruled out for this week.*** |
| 64. | *Cordarrelle Patterson PIT vs. DAL Note: Patterson left Sunday's loss to the Colts with an ankle injury. Patterson did not practice on Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 65. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. DAL Note: Warren (knee) has missed consecutive practices so far this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 66. | *Dameon Pierce HOU vs. BUF Note: Pierce (hamstring) still hasn't resumed practice. ***Pierce isn't expected to play yet again this week.*** |
| 67. | *Zamir White LV at DEN Note: White was outplayed by Alexander Mattison, who it appears will play more than he did this past week. White (groin) was limited Wednesday and then sat out Thursday's practice entirely. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 68. | *Nick Chubb CLE at WAS Note: The Browns will start the 21-day practice window for Chubb (knee) this week. It's possible he could return from the PUP list at any point in that 21-day window. Chubbs (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice after first returning to practice the day before. ***Chubb will not return this week.*** |
| 69. | *Tyler Badie DEN vs. LV Note: Badie suffered a back injury against the Jets and is a candidate to go on IR. ***Officially placed on IR.*** |
| 70. | *Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI Note: McCaffrey has tendinitis in his Achilles tendons in both legs. The Niners are hoping that he can return in early November. ***McCaffrey did on-field work this week without a flareup, leaving the Niners mildly encouraged.*** |
| 71. | *Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. NO Note: CEH's 21-day practice window opened up on Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful for this week.*** |
| 72. | Saquon Barkley PHI at |
| 73. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at |
| 74. | Tony Pollard TEN at |
| 75. | David Montgomery DET at |
| 76. | Tyjae Spears TEN at |
| 77. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI at |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at PIT |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. NYJ |
| 3. | Nico Collins HOU vs. BUF |
| 4. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL |
| 5. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF |
| 6. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYG Note: ***Metcalf (hand) was limited Thursday but then cleared from the injury report Friday.*** |
| 7. | Chris Olave NO at KC |
| 8. | Chris Godwin TB at ATL |
| 9. | DJ Moore CHI vs. CAR |
| 10. | Drake London ATL vs. TB |
| 11. | *Mike Evans TB at ATL Note: Evans (knee/calf) sat out Monday's walk-through and then upgraded to a limited practice Tuesday. Evans was cleared from the injury report on Wednesday. |
| 12. | Jayden Reed GB at LAR |
| 13. | Stefon Diggs HOU vs. BUF |
| 14. | Michael Pittman IND at JAX |
| 15. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at MIN |
| 16. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BAL |
| 17. | *Diontae Johnson CAR at CHI Note: Johnson appeared to aggravate his groin injury in the loss to the Bengals but later returned. Johnson sat out practice Wednesday and upgraded to a limited practice Thursday. ***Johnson had another limited practice Friday, but that was good enough for him to be cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 18. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. ARI |
| 19. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CLE |
| 20. | George Pickens PIT vs. DAL |
| 21. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. ARI |
| 22. | Xavier Worthy KC vs. NO |
| 23. | *Keon Coleman BUF at HOU Note: Small upgrade with Khalil Shakir nursing an ankle injury. |
| 24. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. NYJ |
| 25. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB at LAR Note: Wicks garnered 13 targets in the loss to the Vikings - a good number of them after Christian Watson's ankle injury. Watson won't need a trip to the IR, but he'll probably be out for at least one week, giving Wicks a golden opportunity against the Rams this week. Not only is Watson out, but Romeo Doubs has been suspended for this week.*** |
| 26. | Tyreek Hill MIA at NE |
| 27. | *Zay Flowers BAL at CIN Note: The Ravens' heavy RB usage has also hurt Flowers, not just Mark Andrews. |
| 28. | Amari Cooper CLE at WAS |
| 29. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at SEA Note: Robinson (heel) has had two limited practices this week. Normally I'd give him a good bump up with Malik Nabers (concussion) unlikely to play this week, but I'm going to wait until he puts in a full practice. ***Robinson was cleared from the injury report, and Nabers has been ruled out.*** |
| 30. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LV |
| 31. | *Jakobi Meyers LV at DEN Note: Meyers had 10 targets last week with Davante Adams out. |
| 32. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NYG |
| 33. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. IND |
| 34. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. IND |
| 35. | Rashid Shaheed NO at KC |
| 36. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE |
| 37. | *Josh Downs IND at JAX Note: Downs was probably the biggest beneficiary of Joe Flacco coming in for the injured Anthony Richardson last week. |
| 38. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI |
| 39. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE at WAS Note: ***Jeudy (knee) was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 40. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. TB |
| 41. | Allen Lazard NYJ at MIN |
| 42. | *Xavier Legette CAR at CHI Note: Legette had 10 targets with Adam Thielen out, and had six catches, but also had a really bad drop. |
| 43. | *Jalen Tolbert DAL at PIT Note: Tolbert could get a bump in targets with Brandin Cooks (knee) ruled out this week. ***Cooks has been placed on IR.*** |
| 44. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG Note: Lockett (thigh) was limited in Wednesday's walk-through practice. ***Lockett was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 45. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. CAR |
| 46. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. CAR |
| 47. | *Jordan Whittington LA vs. GB Note: Whittington led the Rams in receptions and targets last week. |
| 48. | Mike Williams NYJ at MIN |
| 49. | Tre Tucker LV at DEN |
| 50. | Michael Wilson ARZ at SF |
| 51. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. GB |
| 52. | *Bo Melton GB at LAR Note: Melton could have some value if Romeo Doubs (personal) can't play this weekend. ***Doubs has been suspended for a week.*** |
| 53. | *Gabe Davis JAC vs. IND Note: Davis (shoulder) has been limited in practice so far this week. ***Cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 54. | Alec Pierce IND at JAX |
| 55. | Olamide Zaccheaus WAS vs. CLE |
| 56. | *Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs. TB Note: McCloud (ankle) has been limited for the first two practices of the week. |
| 57. | Jalen Nailor MIN vs. NYJ |
| 58. | Greg Dortch ARZ at SF |
| 59. | Rashod Bateman BAL at CIN |
| 60. | Andrei Iosivas CIN vs. BAL |
| 61. | Darius Slayton NYG at SEA |
| 62. | DeMario Douglas NE vs. MIA |
| 63. | Josh Reynolds DEN vs. LV |
| 64. | Ja'Lynn Polk NE vs. MIA |
| 65. | Curtis Samuel BUF at HOU |
| 66. | Justin Watson KC vs. NO |
| 67. | *Noah Brown WAS vs. CLE Note: Brown sat out Thursday's practice with a groin injury after putting in a limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 68. | *Adonai Mitchell IND at JAX Note: Fourth-string now that Josh Downs is back. |
| 69. | Jonathan Mingo CAR at CHI |
| 70. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. NO |
| 71. | Troy Franklin DEN vs. LV |
| 72. | *Malik Nabers NYG at SEA Note: Suffered a concussion in the loss to the Cowboys on Thursday. If he's cleared from the protocol, I'll likely put him in the 10-15 range. Nabers hasn't practiced yet this week and doesn't appear to be making sufficient progress in the concussion protocol to be able to play this week. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 73. | *Khalil Shakir BUF at HOU Note: Shakir suffered an ankle injury in the loss to the Ravens. Shakir has sat out consecutive practices to begin the week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 74. | *Romeo Doubs GB at LAR Note: Doubs didn't practice Thursday due to a personal reason, so his status for this weekend is in question. Coach Matt LaFleur said he hopes that Doubs can return to practice Friday. ***Doubs was suspended for Week 5 for conduct detrimental to the team.*** |
| 75. | *Demarcus Robinson LA vs. GB Note: Robinson suffered a groin injury and will be limited in practice this week. Robinson (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice. |
| 76. | *Tank Dell HOU vs. BUF Note: Dell (chest) is expected to return this week after sitting out Week 4. I'll move him up once he resumes practicing. Dell has had two limited practices so far this week after sitting out last week's game. ***Dell was cleared from the injury report Friday.*** |
| 77. | *Davante Adams LV at DEN Note: Adams (hamstring) has requested a trade, and the Raiders seem willing to trade him. Adams hasn't practiced this week and seems unlikely to play against the Broncos. ***Officially ruled out this week.*** |
| 78. | *Christian Watson GB at LAR Note: Watson, much like the Colts' Jonathan Taylor, suffered a 'mild' high-ankle sprain against the Vikings. The Packers don't think he needs an IR trip. Watson hasn't officially been ruled out yet - the Packers were slow to declare Jordan Love out too after his injury - but Watson also hasn't practiced yet. ***Officially listed as doubtful.*** |
| 79. | *Brandin Cooks DAL at PIT Note: Cooks had a procedure on his right knee and is dealing with an infection related to that procedure. He will not play Sunday night. ***Placed on IR by the Cowboys.*** |
| 80. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. GB Note: Kupp (ankle) has already been ruled out for Week 5. |
| 81. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at |
| 82. | A.J. Brown PHI at |
| 83. | DeVonta Smith PHI at |
| 84. | Jameson Williams DET at |
| 85. | Calvin Ridley TEN at |
| 86. | DeAndre Hopkins TEN at |
| 87. | Jahan Dotson PHI at |
| 88. | Tim Patrick DET at |
| 89. | *Rashee Rice KC vs. NO Note: Rice suffered a knee injury in the win over the Chargers. It hasn't yet been confirmed that he has a torn ACL. Rice is definitely out for Week 5 but his long-term prognosis unclear. Rice will still undergo more tests once the swelling in his knee recedes, but he's been placed on IR. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. NO Note: Started to recover some of his value last week against the Chargers. |
| 2. | Jake Ferguson DAL at PIT |
| 3. | *Trey McBride ARZ at SF Note: McBride remains in the concussion protocol, but his recovery is 'looking good,' according to coach Jonathan Gannon. McBride fully practiced Thursday and while he hasn't been officially cleared from an independent neurologist, he also didn't have to wear a non-contact jersey at practice. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol, but then added due to a rib issue. But he's expected to play.*** |
| 4. | *George Kittle SF vs. ARI Note: Kittle added a rib injury to his hamstring issues last week, and will be day-to-day in practice this week. Kittle (rib) officially was a DNP both Wednesday and Thursday, though he was spotting working out on the side on Thursday. ***Kittle was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 5. | Brock Bowers LV at DEN |
| 6. | Dalton Kincaid BUF at HOU |
| 7. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. DAL |
| 8. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. BUF |
| 9. | *Cole Kmet CHI vs. CAR Note: Kmet (knee) fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday. |
| 10. | Hunter Henry NE vs. MIA |
| 11. | Zach Ertz WAS vs. CLE |
| 12. | Tucker Kraft GB at LAR |
| 13. | *Cade Otton TB at ATL Note: If you're looking for a replacement for Sam LaPorta or Dallas Goedert on bye this week, check to see if Otton is available - he had nine targets last week. |
| 14. | *Kyle Pitts ATL vs. TB Note: I'm not yet willing to drop Pitts or Mark Andrews yet, but the list of tight ends I'm willing to start ahead of them is growing. |
| 15. | Isaiah Likely BAL at CIN |
| 16. | *David Njoku CLE at WAS Note: Njoku (ankle) is expected to resume practicing this week. Njoku had a limited practice Wednesday before getting a planned rest day on Thursday. ***Njoku was limited again Friday, and is expected to play against the Commanders, though he might have limited snaps.*** |
| 17. | Tyler Conklin NYJ at MIN |
| 18. | Mark Andrews BAL at CIN |
| 19. | Colby Parkinson LA vs. GB |
| 20. | Mike Gesicki CIN vs. BAL |
| 21. | Brenton Strange JAC vs. IND |
| 22. | *Noah Fant SEA vs. NYG Note: As per usual, Fant (toe) was limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 23. | Tommy Tremble CAR at CHI |
| 24. | Luke Schoonmaker DAL at PIT |
| 25. | Noah Gray KC vs. NO |
| 26. | Greg Dulcich DEN vs. LV |
| 27. | Foster Moreau NO at KC |
| 28. | Jonnu Smith MIA at NE |
| 29. | Dawson Knox BUF at HOU |
| 30. | *Taysom Hill NO at KC Note: Hill scored two early touchdowns and then left with a rib injury. Given that the Saints play on Monday night, we might not know Hill's status until very late in the week. Hill has fractured ribs and sat out Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 31. | *Evan Engram JAC vs. IND Note: Engram has had consecutive limited practices to begin the week - he might return this weekend. I'm going to wait until he gets in a full practice or we get official word from the Jaguars that he's playing before moving him up. If he does play, he'll probably come in around 7 or 8 this week. ***Engram is not expected to play once again.*** |
| 32. | *Luke Musgrave GB at LAR Note: Musgrave (ankle) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 33. | *T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. NYJ Note: It's possible that Hockenson (knee) could begin his three-week practice window soon. Hockenson's practice window will open up on Friday. ***Hockenson was limited Friday and will not play this week.*** |
| 34. | Sam LaPorta DET at |
| 35. | Dallas Goedert PHI at |
| 36. | Brock Wright DET at |
| 37. | Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Derrick Henry BAL at CIN |
| 2. | CeeDee Lamb DAL at PIT |
| 3. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. NYJ |
| 4. | Nico Collins HOU vs. BUF |
| 5. | *Jordan Mason SF vs. ARI Note: Mason's day could have been even bigger, but for a marginal holding call on George Kittle that wiped out a touchdown. |
| 6. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL |
| 7. | Kyren Williams LA vs. GB |
| 8. | Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NYG |
| 9. | *Breece Hall NYJ at MIN Note: Nightmare game against the Broncos, netting just four yards on just 10 carries. |
| 10. | *Bijan Robinson ATL vs. TB Note: Robinson (hamstring) has been limited in practice Monday and Tuesday after getting out-carried by Tyler Allgeier last week, with the Falcons playing Thursday against the Bucs. Robinson has been cleared from the injury list. |
| 11. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF |
| 12. | *DK Metcalf SEA vs. NYG Note: ***Metcalf (hand) was limited Thursday but then cleared from the injury report Friday.*** |
| 13. | James Cook BUF at HOU |
| 14. | *Alvin Kamara NO at KC Note: Similar to last week, Kamara (hip/ribs) was limited Thursday in the Saints' first practice of the week. ***Full practice Saturday and cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 15. | Chris Olave NO at KC |
| 16. | Chris Godwin TB at ATL |
| 17. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. NYJ |
| 18. | Josh Jacobs GB at LAR |
| 19. | James Conner ARZ at SF |
| 20. | *Travis Kelce KC vs. NO Note: Started to recover some of his value last week against the Chargers. |
| 21. | DJ Moore CHI vs. CAR |
| 22. | Drake London ATL vs. TB |
| 23. | *Mike Evans TB at ATL Note: Evans (knee/calf) sat out Monday's walk-through and then upgraded to a limited practice Tuesday. Evans was cleared from the injury report on Wednesday. |
| 24. | Jayden Reed GB at LAR |
| 25. | Stefon Diggs HOU vs. BUF |
| 26. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at CHI Note: Teammate Jonathon Brooks (knee) won't have his practice window opened yet this week. |
| 27. | Najee Harris PIT vs. DAL |
| 28. | Michael Pittman IND at JAX |
| 29. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at MIN |
| 30. | Tee Higgins CIN vs. BAL |
| 31. | *Diontae Johnson CAR at CHI Note: Johnson appeared to aggravate his groin injury in the loss to the Bengals but later returned. Johnson sat out practice Wednesday and upgraded to a limited practice Thursday. ***Johnson had another limited practice Friday, but that was good enough for him to be cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 32. | *Travis Etienne JAC vs. IND Note: Etienne was marginalized early due to a shoulder issue, though he later returned and managed 50 rushing yards and a catch for 10 yards. Both Etienne (shoulder) and Tank Bigsby (shoulder) were limited Wednesday and Thursday. ***Etienne had another limited practice Friday, but that was enough for him to get cleared from the injury report.*** |
| 33. | *Kareem Hunt KC vs. NO Note: Hunt (shoulder) was limited in the Chiefs' first practice of the week Thursday. ***Hunt has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 34. | *De'Von Achane MIA at NE Note: Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, a hole in the ship sinks every fantasy player aboard. Achane was held to 15 yards on 10 attempts on Monday night. |
| 35. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. ARI |
| 36. | Terry McLaurin WAS vs. CLE |
| 37. | George Pickens PIT vs. DAL |
| 38. | Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. ARI |
| 39. | *George Kittle SF vs. ARI Note: Kittle added a rib injury to his hamstring issues last week, and will be day-to-day in practice this week. Kittle (rib) officially was a DNP both Wednesday and Thursday, though he was spotting working out on the side on Thursday. ***Kittle was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 40. | Rachaad White TB at ATL |
| 41. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. BAL Note: Brown's snap share increased last week and he produced, with 92 total yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals step up in class this week against the Ravens. |
| 42. | *Jerome Ford CLE at WAS Note: Ford's role could get diminished soon, with Nick Chubb (knee) returning to practice likely this week. ***Ford will get another week as the starter with Nick Chubb ruled out.*** |
| 43. | *Zay Flowers BAL at CIN Note: The Ravens' heavy RB usage has also hurt Flowers, not just Mark Andrews. |
| 44. | *Trey McBride ARZ at SF Note: McBride remains in the concussion protocol, but his recovery is 'looking good,' according to coach Jonathan Gannon. McBride fully practiced Thursday and while he hasn't been officially cleared from an independent neurologist, he also didn't have to wear a non-contact jersey at practice. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol, but then added due to a rib issue. But he's expected to play.*** |
| 45. | Xavier Worthy KC vs. NO |
| 46. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. NYJ |
| 47. | Tyreek Hill MIA at NE |
| 48. | Amari Cooper CLE at WAS |
| 49. | Courtland Sutton DEN vs. LV |
| 50. | Javonte Williams DEN vs. LV |
| 51. | *Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at SEA Note: Robinson (heel) has had two limited practices this week. Normally I'd give him a good bump up with Malik Nabers (concussion) unlikely to play this week, but I'm going to wait until he puts in a full practice. ***Robinson was cleared from the injury report, and Nabers has been ruled out.*** |
| 52. | Zack Moss CIN vs. BAL |
| 53. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. CLE Note: Robinson (knee) has missed the first two practices of the week. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler fully practiced Thursday. ***Robinson had a limited practice on Friday, and apparently that's enough for him to be good enough to play, though he's officially listed as questionable.*** |
| 54. | *Trey Sermon IND at JAX Note: Sermon could be in line for a start this week if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is out. Tyler Goodson would be the backup behind him. ***Taylor has been ruled out. It'll be Sermon, Goodson and Evan Hull this week.*** |
| 55. | Jake Ferguson DAL at PIT |
| 56. | Brock Bowers LV at DEN |
| 57. | *Keon Coleman BUF at HOU Note: Small upgrade with Khalil Shakir nursing an ankle injury. |
| 58. | *Jakobi Meyers LV at DEN Note: Meyers had 10 targets last week with Davante Adams out. |
| 59. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NYG |
| 60. | Christian Kirk JAC vs. IND |
| 61. | *Dontayvion Wicks GB at LAR Note: Wicks garnered 13 targets in the loss to the Vikings - a good number of them after Christian Watson's ankle injury. Watson won't need a trip to the IR, but he'll probably be out for at least one week, giving Wicks a golden opportunity against the Rams this week. Not only is Watson out, but Romeo Doubs has been suspended for this week.*** |
| 62. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. CAR |
| 63. | *Alexander Mattison LV at DEN Note: Mattison's play has 'earned him more work' over Zamir White in the future. ***Zamir White has now been ruled out. Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube are the backups.*** |
| 64. | Rico Dowdle DAL at PIT |
| 65. | Brian Thomas JAC vs. IND |
| 66. | Rashid Shaheed NO at KC |
| 67. | Bucky Irving TB at ATL |
| 68. | Jaylen Waddle MIA at NE |
| 69. | *Josh Downs IND at JAX Note: Downs was probably the biggest beneficiary of Joe Flacco coming in for the injured Anthony Richardson last week. |
| 70. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI |
| 71. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE at WAS Note: ***Jeudy (knee) was cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 72. | *Justice Hill BAL at CIN Note: Hill is getting targets that on other teams might be saved for tight ends or wide receivers. |
| 73. | *Antonio Gibson NE vs. MIA Note: ***Gibson will take over the starting role ahead of Rhamondre Stevenson due to Stevenson's fumbling issues.*** |
| 74. | Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. TB |
| 75. | *Tank Bigsby JAC vs. IND Note: Bigsby had two big runs and got early snaps, with teammate Travis Etienne managing a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Bigsby is managing a shoulder issue in his own right and was limited on Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 76. | Darnell Mooney ATL vs. TB |
| 77. | Allen Lazard NYJ at MIN |
| 78. | *Xavier Legette CAR at CHI Note: Legette had 10 targets with Adam Thielen out, and had six catches, but also had a really bad drop. |
| 79. | *Bo Melton GB at LAR Note: Melton could have some value if Romeo Doubs (personal) can't play this weekend. ***Doubs has been suspended for a week.*** |
| 80. | Braelon Allen NYJ at MIN |
| 81. | Roschon Johnson CHI vs. CAR |
| 82. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. NYG Note: Lockett (thigh) was limited in Wednesday's walk-through practice. ***Lockett was cleared from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 83. | Dalton Kincaid BUF at HOU |
| 84. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. DAL |
| 85. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. CAR |
| 86. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. CAR |
| 87. | *Jordan Whittington LA vs. GB Note: Whittington led the Rams in receptions and targets last week. |
| 88. | Mike Williams NYJ at MIN |
| 89. | Tre Tucker LV at DEN |
| 90. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. MIA Note: Stevenson lost a fumble for the second week in a row. ***Antonio Gibson will be the starter this week ahead of Stevenson, though Stevenson will remain a part of the gameplan.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at PIT |
| 2. | Harrison Butker KC vs. NO |
| 3. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. BUF |
| 4. | Jake Moody SF vs. ARI |
| 5. | Justin Tucker BAL at CIN |
| 6. | *Younghoe Koo ATL vs. TB Note: Just a casual 58-yard game-winner. |
| 7. | *Joshua Karty LA vs. GB Note: Karty had a wind-blown miss in the loss to the Bears, but made four other attempts. |
| 8. | Tyler Bass BUF at HOU |
| 9. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. DAL |
| 10. | Evan McPherson CIN vs. BAL |
| 11. | Will Reichard MIN vs. NYJ |
| 12. | Daniel Carlson LV at DEN |
| 13. | *Blake Grupe NO at KC Note: ***Grupe (hip) fully practiced Friday.*** |
| 14. | *Greg Zuerlein NYJ at MIN Note: 50-yard kicks used to be near-miraculous, now a miss of one of that length seems massively disappointing, such as Zuerlein's against the Broncos last week. |
| 15. | Chase McLaughlin TB at ATL |
| 16. | Austin Seibert WAS vs. CLE |
| 17. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. CAR |
| 18. | Jason Myers SEA vs. NYG |
| 19. | Cam Little JAC vs. IND |
| 20. | *Brayden Narveson GB at LAR Note: The whole league is nailing long-distance field goals each week, yet the Packers have a kicker problem for the second year in a row, with Narveson missing from 37 and 49 yards last week. |
| 21. | *Joey Slye NE vs. MIA Note: In yet another crazy kicker week, Slye *easily* made field goals from 63 and 54 yards out. |
| 22. | Matt Gay IND at JAX |
| 23. | *Dustin Hopkins CLE at WAS Note: Hopkins' missed extra point was costly in the loss to the Raiders. |
| 24. | Wil Lutz DEN vs. LV |
| 25. | Jason Sanders MIA at NE |
| 26. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at CHI |
| 27. | Greg Joseph NYG at SEA |
| 28. | *Matt Prater ARZ at SF Note: ***Prater was added to the injury report with a knee injury and is questionable. The Cardinals elevated Chad Ryland from the practice squad in case Prater can't go.*** |
| 29. | *Chad Ryland ARZ at SF Note: ***Might fill in for Matt Prater (knee) this week.*** |
| 30. | Jake Elliott PHI at |
| 31. | Jake Bates DET at |
| 32. | Nick Folk TEN at |
Defenses
| 1. | *Denver Broncos vs. LV Note: Two awesome performances in a row, and now the Broncos get home and face the Raiders, without Davante Adams. |
| 2. | San Francisco 49ers vs. ARI |
| 3. | Chicago Bears vs. CAR |
| 4. | Minnesota Vikings vs. NYJ |
| 5. | New York Jets at MIN |
| 6. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. DAL |
| 7. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. NO |
| 8. | New England Patriots vs. MIA |
| 9. | Seattle Seahawks vs. NYG |
| 10. | *Miami Dolphins at NE Note: The Dolphins and Pats game is tied for the lowest under for the week. |
| 11. | Baltimore Ravens at CIN |
| 12. | Washington Commanders vs. CLE |
| 13. | Las Vegas Raiders at DEN |
| 14. | *Dallas Cowboys at PIT Note: The Cowboys will be without DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) and likely also Micah Parsons (ankle). |
| 15. | Green Bay Packers at LAR |
| 16. | Houston Texans vs. BUF |
| 17. | Atlanta Falcons vs. TB |
| 18. | Cleveland Browns at WAS |
| 19. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at ATL |
| 20. | Buffalo Bills at HOU |
| 21. | Indianapolis Colts at JAX |
| 22. | New Orleans Saints at KC |
| 23. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. IND |
| 24. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. BAL |
| 25. | Carolina Panthers at CHI |
| 26. | Los Angeles Rams vs. GB |
| 27. | New York Giants at SEA |
| 28. | Arizona Cardinals at SF |
