Weekly Rankings: Week 8 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 8 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: None

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

Sunday Update complete

Bye Weeks: None

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 at WAS
Note: Hurts had a brace on his left knee after Sunday night's win over Miami, but later he said that he'll play this week and doesn't think he'll miss practice time. Hurts was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
2.Josh Allen BUF vs. TB
3.Lamar Jackson BAL at ARI
4.*Patrick Mahomes KC at DEN
Note: ***Mahomes and the Chiefs could be playing in a bad weather game Sunday. He was also added to the injury list Sunday with an illness, though he's expected to play.***
5.Justin Herbert LAC vs. CHI
6.Jared Goff DET vs. LV
7.Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. NE
8.Kirk Cousins MIN at GB
9.Dak Prescott DAL vs. LAR
10.C.J. Stroud HOU at CAR
11.*Trevor Lawrence JAC at PIT
Note: Lawrence (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Lawrence was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable.***
12.Joe Burrow CIN at SF
13.*Gardner Minshew IND vs. NO
Note: Minshew was responsible for four touchdowns and four turnovers in the Colts' wild loss to the Browns.
14.*Baker Mayfield TB at BUF
Note: Mayfield (knee) sat out Monday's estimated practice and upgraded to a limited practice Tuesday. He and the Bucs play Thursday at the Bills. Mayfield is listed as questionable, though he's expected to start Thursday night.
15.Derek Carr NO at IND
16.*Desmond Ridder ATL at TEN
Note: Ridder lost a whopping three fumbles in the red zone, including two right at the goal line.
17.Kenny Pickett PIT vs. JAX
18.*Brock Purdy SF vs. CIN
Note: Purdy threw two fourth-quarter interceptions in the loss to the Vikings on Monday night. Purdy is in the concussion protocol - he started feeling symptoms on the flight home Monday night. If Purdy can't go, Sam Darnold would start. He missed practice Wednesday but was at practice Thursday. ***Purdy officially cleared the concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals after all.***
19.*Geno Smith SEA vs. CLE
Note: Smith's red zone woes continued against Arizona last week.
20.*Sam Howell WAS vs. PHI
Note: Howell will remain the starter this week, but coach Ron Rivera left the door open for using Jacoby Brissett instead at some point this season.
21.*Matthew Stafford LA at DAL
Note: On one hand, Stafford's touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell was lucky, but on the other hand he was unlucky not to have a second one, with Darrell Henderson tackled just short of the goal line on a reception.
22.Mac Jones NE at MIA
23.*Jimmy Garoppolo LV at DET
Note: Garoppolo (back) can't return soon enough for the Raiders' receiving options. Garoppolo will return to practice Thursday, the Raiders' first practice day of the week, and the team is hopeful he can return Monday night. ***Garoppolo returned to a full practice Friday - I'm operating under the assumption that he'll play.***
24.Russell Wilson DEN vs. KC
25.*Jordan Love GB vs. MIN
Note: Love really struggled in a plus matchup against the Broncos - both of his touchdowns were bad throws.
26.Bryce Young CAR vs. HOU
27.Zach Wilson NYJ at NYG
28.*Taysom Hill NO at IND
Note: I'd put Hill roughly around ninth or 10th among tight ends this week. Hill was limited in Wednesday's practice with a chest injury. ***Hill was limited to non-contact practice all week and is listed as questionable.***
29.*PJ Walker CLE at SEA
Note: Walker once again reverted back to the practice squad by rule on Monday, but he's likely to be activated again this week, with Deshaun Watson day-to-day after an early injury last week. Walker has been announced as the starter again this week.
30.*Tyrod Taylor NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Taylor looks to be in line for another start, with Daniel Jones (neck) still not cleared for contact. ***Jones has been ruled out, so Taylor will start again this week.***
31.*Tyson Bagent CHI at LAC
Note: Bagent is in line for another start with Justin Fields (thumb) once again doubtful.
32.*Joshua Dobbs ARZ vs. BAL
Note: ***Dobbs will get another start this week, with Kyler Murray not yet activated.***
33.*Will Levis TEN vs. ATL
Note: Coach Mike Vrabel said he would expect both Levis and Malik Willis to play if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) can't go - and that's the likely path this week for Tannehill. Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Titans are preparing for Levis to get the start.
34.*Malik Willis TEN vs. ATL
Note: Both Willis and Will Levis could play this week.
35.*Aidan O'Connell LV at DET
36.*Brian Hoyer LV at DET
Note: Hoyer had an awful game (17-32-129, two interceptions) in a plus matchup against the Bears and was eventually replaced by Aidan O'Connell.
37.*Sam Darnold SF vs. CIN
Note: Darnold is in line to get the start if Brock Purdy (concussion) can't go. ***Purdy cleared the concussion protocol after all, so Darnold will revert to a backup role.***
38.*Daniel Jones NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Jones (neck) still hasn't been cleared for contact, making it unlikely that he'll be cleared to play again this week. ***Jones is out again this week.***
39.*Deshaun Watson CLE at SEA
Note: Watson will undergo further testing to his rotator cuff to see if there's additional damage. He got pulled early after struggling and then getting checked out for a concussion. He has been diagnosed with a strain of the subscapularis in the rotator cuff - typically for baseball players this requires a 4-to-6 week absence. Watson won't play this week to rest the rotator cuff - he gets residual swelling whenever he throws. So it's also possible that his absence extends beyond this week. ***Watson will avoid the IR for now, but he's week-to-week.***
40.*Justin Fields CHI at LAC
Note: Fields (thumb) is once again doubtful for Sunday night this week. Tyson Bagent is in line for another start. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out.***
41.*Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. ATL
Note: Tannehill suffered a high-ankle sprain in the London game before the bye and is unlikely to play this week. Tannehill hasn't yet practiced this week. ***Tannehill has been ruled out this week.***
42.*Kyler Murray ARZ vs. BAL
Note: Murray (knee) fully practiced Wednesday. ***Murray was not activated from the PUP on Saturday, though he had also been removed from the injury report - which was later changed to doubtful.***

Running Backs

1.*Christian McCaffrey SF vs. CIN
Note: McCaffrey logged nearly every snap Monday night despite entering the game as questionable with an oblique strain.
2.Travis Etienne JAC at PIT
3.Tony Pollard DAL vs. LAR
4.*Alvin Kamara NO at IND
Note: Kamara sat out practice Wednesday with an illness but returned on Thursday.
5.Breece Hall NYJ at NYG
6.*Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Barkley hyperextended his left elbow in the win over the Commanders, but said that he would be 'alright' for this week's game against the Jets. Barkley (elbow) has been limited in the first two practices of the week. ***Barkley was cleared from the injury report Friday.***
7.D'Andre Swift PHI at WAS
8.*Bijan Robinson ATL at TEN
Note: Robinson 'wasn't feeling like himself' in pregame warmups, which is the given explanation for his minimal playing time in the win over the Bucs. Robinson wasn't listed on Wednesday's initial injury report.
9.Isiah Pacheco KC at DEN
10.Jonathan Taylor IND vs. NO
11.*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. NE
Note: Mostert (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Mostert had another limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, though Ian Rapoport reports that Mostert is expected to play.***
12.*Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. LV
Note: Gibbs provided most of his production late in the loss to the Ravens. Coach Dan Campbell said that he's counting on Gibbs to lead the Lions RBs again this week.
13.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. ATL
Note: ***The Titans told Henry that he is unlikely to be dealt, though they have fielded some trade calls regarding him so far.***
14.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. CHI
Note: Ekeler hasn't quite gotten untracked yet, and he also appeared to tweak his ankle injury in the first half last week against the Chiefs. Ekeler had a full practice Wednesday.
15.*Kenneth Walker SEA vs. CLE
Note: Walker was held out of Wednesday's practice with a calf injury. ***Walker was held out of practice again Thursday, but then was cleared from the injury report Friday. The Seahawks did this with Walker towards the end of the season last year, where he wouldn't practice much but then play extensively in the game.***
16.*D'Onta Foreman CHI at LAC
Note: Foreman was a week-winner last week, but will he have to share carries with Roschon Johnson this week?
17.*Joe Mixon CIN at SF
Note: ***Teammate Chase Brown (hamstring) went on the IR, so Trayveon Williams will be Mixon's backup.***
18.Javonte Williams DEN vs. KC
19.James Cook BUF vs. TB
20.*Kareem Hunt CLE at SEA
Note: Hunt will likely start and split the carries with Pierre Strong, as Jerome Ford is out with an ankle injury. Hunt (thigh) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday. ***Hunt was cleared from the injury report.***
21.Josh Jacobs LV at DET
22.Brian Robinson WAS vs. PHI
23.Alexander Mattison MIN at GB
24.Najee Harris PIT vs. JAX
25.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at MIA
26.Gus Edwards BAL at ARI
27.Dameon Pierce HOU at CAR
28.*Aaron Jones GB vs. MIN
Note: Jones (hamstring) only had eight carries and five targets in an incredible matchup. Jones missed practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday. ***Jones was cleared from the injury report Friday, but he '...isn't at 100 percent, by any stretch. I'd expect him to have a limited workload again this week.***
29.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. HOU
Note: Panthers head coach said that he'll take a committee approach between Hubbard and Miles Sanders.
30.Rachaad White TB at BUF
31.*Darrell Henderson LA at DAL
Note: Henderson, at least one week, ended up being the answer on who is the Rams' starting running back. By rule, he reverted back to the practice squad on Monday but he'll be back. ***Henderson was elevated back to the active roster Saturday.***
32.Jaylen Warren PIT vs. JAX
33.Justice Hill BAL at ARI
34.Tyler Allgeier ATL at TEN
35.*Miles Sanders CAR vs. HOU
Note: Sanders practiced fully on Wednesday. He'll split carries with Chuba Hubbard - my guess the playing time will be split pretty evenly.
36.*Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. CLE
Note: Charbonnet (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Wednesday. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker sat out Wednesday's practice with a calf issue. ***Full practice on Friday.***
37.Ezekiel Elliott NE at MIA
38.AJ Dillon GB vs. MIN
39.Royce Freeman LA at DAL
40.Devin Singletary HOU at CAR
41.*Emari Demercado ARZ vs. BAL
Note: The Cardinals don't care about your fantasy team(s).
42.*Roschon Johnson CHI at LAC
Note: Johnson remained in the concussion protocol on Monday, but coach Matt Eberflus suggested that Johnson has just one more step to clear and could be able to play Sunday night against the Chargers. Johnson has had full practices Wednesday and Thursday and has passed the concussion protocol.
43.*Zack Moss IND vs. NO
Note: Moss had a near-even split with Jonathan Taylor again but was less efficient against the Browns. Moss sat out practice Wednesday with elbow/heel issues, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Moss will be a game-time decision - the heel is the specific problem, as he feels pain when pushing off.***
44.Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs. KC
45.Kenneth Gainwell PHI at WAS
46.Antonio Gibson WAS vs. PHI
47.Latavius Murray BUF vs. TB
48.*Cam Akers MIN at GB
Note: Akers took over more of the touches on Monday night late in the game, and outgunned teammate Alexander Mattison in total yards.
49.Tyjae Spears TEN vs. ATL
50.*Pierre Strong CLE at SEA
Note: Strong saw a lot of work late in the win over the Colts due to Jerome Ford's ankle injury, and Ford will be out 1-2 weeks. ***Ford improved to the point of a limited practice Friday, so it's possible that Strong's role won't be as big as initially thought.***
51.Joshua Kelley LAC vs. CHI
52.Jeff Wilson MIA vs. NE
53.Samaje Perine DEN vs. KC
54.Darrynton Evans CHI at LAC
55.Jamaal Williams NO at IND
56.Elijah Mitchell SF vs. CIN
57.Cordarrelle Patterson ATL at TEN
58.Craig Reynolds DET vs. LV
59.Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. PHI
60.Trayveon Williams CIN at SF
61.*Jerick McKinnon KC at DEN
Note: McKinnon (groin) sat out practice Thursday after fully practicing on Wednesday. ***McKinnon has been cleared from the injury report.***
62.*Matt Breida NYG vs. NYJ
Note: ***Teammate Gary Brightwell (hamstring) is headed to the IR, which means Breida is holding off a couple of waiver claims to be Saquon Barkley's backup.***
63.Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. NE
64.Rico Dowdle DAL vs. LAR
65.DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. CLE
66.Zamir White LV at DET
67.Tank Bigsby JAC at PIT
68.*Jordan Mason SF vs. CIN
Note: Zero offensive snaps on Monday night, despite CMC coming into the game as questionable.
69.Michael Carter NYJ at NYG
70.Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC at DEN
71.Dalvin Cook NYJ at NYG
72.Boston Scott PHI at WAS
73.Ke'Shawn Vaughn TB at BUF
74.*Kendre Miller NO at IND
Note: Miller was tending to shoulder soreness during last Thursday's game, and he received only three snaps.
75.*Jerome Ford CLE at SEA
Note: Ford will miss at least 1-2 weeks with an ankle injury. Ford has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Ford had a limited practice Friday and is pushing to play. The Browns won't officially decide on him until after pregame warmups. They did add Jordan Wilkins from their practice squad just in case Ford can't play.***
76.*Zach Evans LA at DAL
Note: Evans went from being the top FAAB pickup to not getting any offensive snaps for the Rams in the space of a couple of days.
77.*Keaontay Ingram ARZ vs. BAL
Note: Ingram started in Week 6, then didn't log any offensive snaps in Week 7. Thanks, Cardinals.
78.Myles Gaskin LA at DAL
79.Raheem Blackshear CAR vs. HOU
80.*David Montgomery DET vs. LV
Note: Montgomery (rib cartilage) is showing some improvement but sat out Thursday's practice to start the week. ***Montgomery has been ruled out again this week.***
81.*Keaton Mitchell BAL at ARI
Note: Mitchell injured his hamstring in the win over the Lions and is considered week-to-week. Sat out Wednesday's practice. ***Mitchell had a limited practice Thursday and a full practice Friday.***

Wide Receivers

1.A.J. Brown PHI at WAS
2.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. TB
3.*Tyreek Hill MIA vs. NE
Note: Hill (hip) sat out practice Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Hill had another limited practice Friday, but then was cleared from the injury list.***
4.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. LV
5.Cooper Kupp LA at DAL
6.Keenan Allen LAC vs. CHI
7.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at SF
8.Mike Evans TB at BUF
9.Davante Adams LV at DET
10.*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. CIN
Note: Aiyuk was seemingly a forgotten man in the second half on Monday night, and he netted only six targets in the entire game.
11.CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. LAR
12.Puka Nacua LA at DAL
13.George Pickens PIT vs. JAX
14.Adam Thielen CAR vs. HOU
15.*Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. NE
Note: Waddle briefly went to the locker room due to a back injury, but later returned to the game. Waddle has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Waddle was cleared from the injury list Friday after another limited practice.***
16.*Jordan Addison MIN at GB
Note: Addison overcame some cramping to score twice and net 123 receiving yards in the win over the Niners. He turned in the biggest play of the game right before halftime, winning a 50-50 battle for the ball and taking it 60 yards for a touchdown.
17.Zay Flowers BAL at ARI
18.Garrett Wilson NYJ at NYG
19.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PHI
20.*Chris Olave NO at IND
Note: Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle on Monday. Olave's practice status Wednesday wasn't altered by the incident.
21.Nico Collins HOU at CAR
22.Christian Kirk JAC at PIT
23.Michael Pittman IND vs. NO
24.Drake London ATL at TEN
25.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. ATL
26.Calvin Ridley JAC at PIT
27.*Chris Godwin TB at BUF
Note: Godwin (neck) was a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate, then a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through. Godwin is expected to play Thursday night.
28.DJ Moore CHI at LAC
29.*DK Metcalf SEA vs. CLE
Note: Metcalf (ribs/hip) returned to a full practice Wednesday and plans to play this week.
30.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC
31.Tee Higgins CIN at SF
32.Jakobi Meyers LV at DET
33.*Tyler Lockett SEA vs. CLE
Note: Lockett sat out Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. ***Lockett had a full practice Friday and is expected to play.***
34.DeVonta Smith PHI at WAS
35.Amari Cooper CLE at SEA
36.Marquise Brown ARZ vs. BAL
37.Romeo Doubs GB vs. MIN
38.Josh Downs IND vs. NO
39.*Rashee Rice KC at DEN
Note: Rice continues to rise at the expense of Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore.
40.*Diontae Johnson PIT vs. JAX
Note: Johnson was added to the injury report Thursday after sitting out with a hamstring injury, after fully practicing Wednesday. ***Johnson's absence Thursday was maintenance-related, and he'll be able to go this week.***
41.*Rashid Shaheed NO at IND
Note: ***Shaheed could get more targets this week if Michael Thomas (illness) sits or is otherwise limited.***
42.Gabe Davis BUF vs. TB
43.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. CLE
44.*Christian Watson GB vs. MIN
Note: Watson hurt his knee on the final drive in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Watson (knee) practiced fully on Wednesday.
45.*Tank Dell HOU at CAR
Note: Dell (concussion) practiced in the Texans' unofficial practice Monday and appears ready to be cleared from the protocol when the Texans officially return Wednesday. Teammate Robert Woods (foot) has missed the first two practices of the week, so Dell could be stepping into a decent role this week.
46.Kendrick Bourne NE at MIA
47.Brandin Cooks DAL vs. LAR
48.Jerry Jeudy DEN vs. KC
49.*Joshua Palmer LAC vs. CHI
Note: Palmer (knee) sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Palmer is questionable and officially a game-time decision Sunday night. The Chargers are more optimistic about Palmer's chances than they are teammate Gerald Everett, who is also a game-time decision.***
50.Elijah Moore CLE at SEA
51.Josh Reynolds DET vs. LV
52.Jauan Jennings SF vs. CIN
53.*Michael Thomas NO at IND
Note: ***Thomas was added to the injury list on Saturday with an illness and is questionable, and his availability will be a game-time decision.***
54.*Michael Wilson ARZ vs. BAL
Note: Wilson's snap share remains high (83 percent), but he garnered only five targets in the loss to Seattle, this with the Cardinals trailing nearly the entire game.
55.Nelson Agholor BAL at ARI
56.K.J. Osborn MIN at GB
57.Tyler Boyd CIN at SF
58.Darnell Mooney CHI at LAC
59.*Curtis Samuel WAS vs. PHI
Note: Samuel sat out practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday due to a foot injury. ***Samuel is a game-time decision.***
60.*Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Robinson (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
61.Rondale Moore ARZ vs. BAL
62.Michael Gallup DAL vs. LAR
63.Tutu Atwell LA at DAL
64.Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC at DEN
65.Jahan Dotson WAS vs. PHI
66.Trey Palmer TB at BUF
67.*Odell Beckham BAL at ARI
Note: Beckham was added to the injury report Thursday with a shoulder injury. ***Beckham practiced fully on Friday and was cleared from the injury list.***
68.*Brandon Powell MIN at GB
Note: Powell played 43 snaps in the win on Monday night, fueled in part when Jordan Addison briefly left the game to get rehydrated.
69.Demario Douglas NE at MIA
70.Kadarius Toney KC at DEN
71.DJ Chark CAR vs. HOU
72.*Quentin Johnston LAC vs. CHI
Note: Johnston caught his lone target. Neither the injury to Mike Williams nor the return from the bye week boosted Johnston's profile yet.
73.*DeVante Parker NE at MIA
Note: Parker played only 35 snaps and had just one target in the win over the Bills.
74.Jonathan Mingo CAR vs. HOU
75.*Noah Brown HOU at CAR
Note: ***Brown will be elevated to a third WR role with Robert Woods out.***
76.*Skyy Moore KC at DEN
Note: The Chiefs keep asking less and less out of Moore.
77.*Jayden Reed GB vs. MIN
Note: Reed scored his touchdown off of a deflection on a pass intended for Romeo Doubs, and was on the field for less than 50 percent of the snaps, but Christian Watson hurt his knee in the game.
78.Allen Lazard NYJ at NYG
79.*Marvin Mims DEN vs. KC
Note: Mims had just one target on 18 snaps last week. Unless and until one of his wide receiver teammates gets dealt, Mims is unstartable. ***Teammate Brandon Johnson (hamstring) was placed on IR.***
80.*Jameson Williams DET vs. LV
Note: Really struggled against the Ravens, going catchless on six targets, with many of the non-catches being his fault.
81.Julio Jones PHI at WAS
82.Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN vs. ATL
83.*JuJu Smith-Schuster NE at MIA
Note: Smith-Schuster has been cleared from the concussion protocol.
84.Rashod Bateman BAL at ARI
85.Jake Bobo SEA vs. CLE
86.Mecole Hardman KC at DEN
87.*Kalif Raymond DET vs. LV
Note: Raymond injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss.
88.*Laviska Shenault CAR vs. HOU
Note: Shenault (ankle) sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.***
89.*Deebo Samuel SF vs. CIN
Note: Samuel (shoulder) was ruled out for this game last week, so the fact that he was spotted working out on the side on Thursday likely doesn't change his status.
90.*Zay Jones JAC at PIT
Note: Jones (knee) did not practice Wednesday nor Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week.***
91.*Robert Woods HOU at CAR
Note: Woods (foot) has missed both practices so far this week. ***Woods is out for 2-3 weeks with his foot injury.***

Tight Ends

1.Travis Kelce KC at DEN
2.Mark Andrews BAL at ARI
3.Sam LaPorta DET vs. LV
4.*T.J. Hockenson MIN at GB
Note: Hockenson had his foot rolled up on and briefly left Monday night's game, but later returned. Hockenson was limited on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. ***Hockenson was cleared from the injury list.***
5.Evan Engram JAC at PIT
6.George Kittle SF vs. CIN
7.Dallas Goedert PHI at WAS
8.Dalton Schultz HOU at CAR
9.*Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. TB
Note: Kincaid is coming off of a 8-75 game, and now teammate Dawson Knox needs wrist surgery.
10.*Darren Waller NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Waller has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Waller was limited all week and was listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.***
11.*Kyle Pitts ATL at TEN
Note: Pitts only played 52 percent of the snaps last week against the Bucs, but made a huge catch on the game-winning drive at least.
12.Jake Ferguson DAL vs. LAR
13.*Trey McBride ARZ vs. BAL
Note: McBride was already starting to get a bigger target share, and now Zach Ertz is going on IR.
14.Michael Mayer LV at DET
15.Logan Thomas WAS vs. PHI
16.Donald Parham LAC vs. CHI
17.Tyler Conklin NYJ at NYG
18.Hayden Hurst CAR vs. HOU
19.*Cole Kmet CHI at LAC
Note: Kmet's targets have melted away following Justin Fields's thumb injury.
20.Tyler Higbee LA at DAL
21.*Juwan Johnson NO at IND
Note: The Saints hope to have Johnson (calf) back this week - I'll move him up later in the week once he begins practicing. Johnson has had limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Johnson had a full practice Friday and has been cleared from the injury list.***
22.*Hunter Henry NE at MIA
Note: Henry (ankle) was listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Cleared from the injury list.***
23.Jonnu Smith ATL at TEN
24.Mike Gesicki NE at MIA
25.*David Njoku CLE at SEA
Note: Njoku (knee) sat out Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday. ***Another limited practice Friday, but cleared from the injury list.***
26.*Luke Musgrave GB vs. MIN
Note: Musgrave had a walking boot on his left foot following Sunday's loss to the Broncos. He also suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit but it was the foot issue that kept him out, despite his previous concussion this season. Musgrave has missed the first two practices of the week. ***Musgrave was listed as questionable, but he's active for the game.***
27.Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN vs. ATL
28.Adam Trautman DEN vs. KC
29.Noah Fant SEA vs. CLE
30.Mo Alie-Cox IND vs. NO
31.Connor Heyward PIT vs. JAX
32.Isaiah Likely BAL at ARI
33.Foster Moreau NO at IND
34.Cade Otton TB at BUF
35.Noah Gray KC at DEN
36.*Gerald Everett LAC vs. CHI
Note: Everett left Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with a quad injury. Everett's injury has been classified as a hip injury. He sat out Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***True game-time decision on Sunday night.***
37.*Kylen Granson IND vs. NO
Note: Granson (concussion) is still not practicing. ***Ruled out this week.***
38.*Dawson Knox BUF vs. TB
Note: Knox has been bothered by a sore wrist since Week 5, and now needs surgery to fix it. Officially placed on IR.
39.*Zach Ertz ARZ vs. BAL
Note: Ertz (quadriceps) is moving to IR.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.*Christian McCaffrey SF vs. CIN
Note: McCaffrey logged nearly every snap Monday night despite entering the game as questionable with an oblique strain.
2.*Tyreek Hill MIA vs. NE
Note: Hill (hip) sat out practice Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Hill had another limited practice Friday, but then was cleared from the injury list.***
3.Travis Kelce KC at DEN
4.Travis Etienne JAC at PIT
5.A.J. Brown PHI at WAS
6.Stefon Diggs BUF vs. TB
7.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. LV
8.Cooper Kupp LA at DAL
9.Keenan Allen LAC vs. CHI
10.Tony Pollard DAL vs. LAR
11.*Alvin Kamara NO at IND
Note: Kamara sat out practice Wednesday with an illness but returned on Thursday.
12.Breece Hall NYJ at NYG
13.*Saquon Barkley NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Barkley hyperextended his left elbow in the win over the Commanders, but said that he would be 'alright' for this week's game against the Jets. Barkley (elbow) has been limited in the first two practices of the week. ***Barkley was cleared from the injury report Friday.***
14.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at SF
15.Mike Evans TB at BUF
16.Davante Adams LV at DET
17.*Brandon Aiyuk SF vs. CIN
Note: Aiyuk was seemingly a forgotten man in the second half on Monday night, and he netted only six targets in the entire game.
18.*Kenneth Walker SEA vs. CLE
Note: Walker was held out of Wednesday's practice with a calf injury. ***Walker was held out of practice again Thursday, but then was cleared from the injury report Friday. The Seahawks did this with Walker towards the end of the season last year, where he wouldn't practice much but then play extensively in the game.***
19.D'Andre Swift PHI at WAS
20.CeeDee Lamb DAL vs. LAR
21.Puka Nacua LA at DAL
22.George Pickens PIT vs. JAX
23.Mark Andrews BAL at ARI
24.Adam Thielen CAR vs. HOU
25.*Bijan Robinson ATL at TEN
Note: Robinson 'wasn't feeling like himself' in pregame warmups, which is the given explanation for his minimal playing time in the win over the Bucs. Robinson wasn't listed on Wednesday's initial injury report.
26.*Raheem Mostert MIA vs. NE
Note: Mostert (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Mostert had another limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable, though Ian Rapoport reports that Mostert is expected to play.***
27.Jonathan Taylor IND vs. NO
28.Isiah Pacheco KC at DEN
29.*Derrick Henry TEN vs. ATL
Note: ***The Titans told Henry that he is unlikely to be dealt, though they have fielded some trade calls regarding him so far.***
30.*Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. NE
Note: Waddle briefly went to the locker room due to a back injury, but later returned to the game. Waddle has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Waddle was cleared from the injury list Friday after another limited practice.***
31.*Jordan Addison MIN at GB
Note: Addison overcame some cramping to score twice and net 123 receiving yards in the win over the Niners. He turned in the biggest play of the game right before halftime, winning a 50-50 battle for the ball and taking it 60 yards for a touchdown.
32.DeAndre Hopkins TEN vs. ATL
33.Garrett Wilson NYJ at NYG
34.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. PHI
35.*Chris Olave NO at IND
Note: Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle on Monday. Olave's practice status Wednesday wasn't altered by the incident.
36.Nico Collins HOU at CAR
37.Christian Kirk JAC at PIT
38.Sam LaPorta DET vs. LV
39.*T.J. Hockenson MIN at GB
Note: Hockenson had his foot rolled up on and briefly left Monday night's game, but later returned. Hockenson was limited on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. ***Hockenson was cleared from the injury list.***
40.*Austin Ekeler LAC vs. CHI
Note: Ekeler hasn't quite gotten untracked yet, and he also appeared to tweak his ankle injury in the first half last week against the Chiefs. Ekeler had a full practice Wednesday.
41.*D'Onta Foreman CHI at LAC
Note: Foreman was a week-winner last week, but will he have to share carries with Roschon Johnson this week?
42.*Joe Mixon CIN at SF
Note: ***Teammate Chase Brown (hamstring) went on the IR, so Trayveon Williams will be Mixon's backup.***
43.Michael Pittman IND vs. NO
44.Drake London ATL at TEN
45.Calvin Ridley JAC at PIT
46.Javonte Williams DEN vs. KC
47.*Kareem Hunt CLE at SEA
Note: Hunt will likely start and split the carries with Pierre Strong, as Jerome Ford is out with an ankle injury. Hunt (thigh) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday. ***Hunt was cleared from the injury report.***
48.*Chris Godwin TB at BUF
Note: Godwin (neck) was a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate, then a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through. Godwin is expected to play Thursday night.
49.Zay Flowers BAL at ARI
50.Josh Jacobs LV at DET
51.James Cook BUF vs. TB
52.Evan Engram JAC at PIT
53.George Kittle SF vs. CIN
54.Dallas Goedert PHI at WAS
55.*Aaron Jones GB vs. MIN
Note: Jones (hamstring) only had eight carries and five targets in an incredible matchup. Jones missed practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday. ***Jones was cleared from the injury report Friday, but he '...isn't at 100 percent, by any stretch. I'd expect him to have a limited workload again this week.***
56.*Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs. LV
Note: Gibbs provided most of his production late in the loss to the Ravens. Coach Dan Campbell said that he's counting on Gibbs to lead the Lions RBs again this week.
57.Brian Robinson WAS vs. PHI
58.DJ Moore CHI at LAC
59.Courtland Sutton DEN vs. KC
60.Tee Higgins CIN at SF
61.Jakobi Meyers LV at DET
62.*Darren Waller NYG vs. NYJ
Note: Waller has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Waller was limited all week and was listed as questionable, though he's expected to play.***
63.Alexander Mattison MIN at GB
64.Najee Harris PIT vs. JAX
65.Rhamondre Stevenson NE at MIA
66.*Tyler Lockett SEA vs. CLE
Note: Lockett sat out Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. ***Lockett had a full practice Friday and is expected to play.***
67.DeVonta Smith PHI at WAS
68.Amari Cooper CLE at SEA
69.*Michael Thomas NO at IND
Note: ***Thomas was added to the injury list on Saturday with an illness and is questionable, and his availability will be a game-time decision.***
70.*Diontae Johnson PIT vs. JAX
Note: Johnson was added to the injury report Thursday after sitting out with a hamstring injury, after fully practicing Wednesday. ***Johnson's absence Thursday was maintenance-related, and he'll be able to go this week.***
71.*Joshua Palmer LAC vs. CHI
Note: Palmer (knee) sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Palmer is questionable and officially a game-time decision Sunday night. The Chargers are more optimistic about Palmer's chances than they are teammate Gerald Everett, who is also a game-time decision.***
72.Marquise Brown ARZ vs. BAL
73.Romeo Doubs GB vs. MIN
74.Josh Downs IND vs. NO
75.Gabe Davis BUF vs. TB
76.Gus Edwards BAL at ARI
77.Dameon Pierce HOU at CAR
78.*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. HOU
Note: Panthers head coach said that he'll take a committee approach between Hubbard and Miles Sanders.
79.Rachaad White TB at BUF
80.*Darrell Henderson LA at DAL
Note: Henderson, at least one week, ended up being the answer on who is the Rams' starting running back. By rule, he reverted back to the practice squad on Monday but he'll be back. ***Henderson was elevated back to the active roster Saturday.***
81.Jaylen Warren PIT vs. JAX
82.Justice Hill BAL at ARI
83.Tyler Allgeier ATL at TEN
84.*Zack Moss IND vs. NO
Note: Moss had a near-even split with Jonathan Taylor again but was less efficient against the Browns. Moss sat out practice Wednesday with elbow/heel issues, but returned to a limited practice Thursday. ***Moss will be a game-time decision - the heel is the specific problem, as he feels pain when pushing off.***
85.*Rashee Rice KC at DEN
Note: Rice continues to rise at the expense of Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore.
86.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. CLE

Kickers

1.Justin Tucker BAL at ARI
2.Jason Sanders MIA vs. NE
3.Jake Elliott PHI at WAS
4.*Younghoe Koo ATL at TEN
Note: Nailed a 51-yard field goal as time expired to net his third game-winner of the season already.
5.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at CAR
6.Tyler Bass BUF vs. TB
7.Brandon Aubrey DAL vs. LAR
8.Evan McPherson CIN at SF
9.Brandon McManus JAC at PIT
10.Cameron Dicker LAC vs. CHI
11.Anders Carlson GB vs. MIN
12.Matt Gay IND vs. NO
13.*Harrison Butker KC at DEN
Note: ***Butker missed practice earlier in the week with an illness, but practiced Friday. He's also dealing with snowy conditions in Denver.***
14.*Jake Moody SF vs. CIN
Note: Moody had a bad miss early in the Monday night game, though he later rallied to nail a 54-yard attempt.
15.Riley Patterson DET vs. LV
16.Jason Myers SEA vs. CLE
17.*Greg Joseph MIN at GB
Note: Joseph missed a field goal attempt and one of his two extra-point tries. The missed field goal came in the fourth quarter as the Vikings were trying to finish off the game against the Niners.
18.Wil Lutz DEN vs. KC
19.Blake Grupe NO at IND
20.*Daniel Carlson LV at DET
Note: ***Carlson (groin) sat out two practices before being limited on Saturday, and is listed as questionable.***
21.Chase McLaughlin TB at BUF
22.Chris Boswell PIT vs. JAX
23.Dustin Hopkins CLE at SEA
24.Nick Folk TEN vs. ATL
25.*Matt Prater ARZ vs. BAL
Note: 'Laces out!'
26.Greg Zuerlein NYJ at NYG
27.Graham Gano NYG vs. NYJ
28.Eddy Pineiro CAR vs. HOU
29.Joey Slye WAS vs. PHI
30.Cairo Santos CHI at LAC
31.Chad Ryland NE at MIA
32.*Lucas Havrisik LA at DAL
Note: Signed by the Rams off the Browns' practice squad after they waived Brett Maher.
33.*Brett Maher at
Note: Cut by the Rams after he missed two field goal attempts and one extra point.

Defenses

1.Philadelphia Eagles at WAS
2.New York Jets at NYG
3.Baltimore Ravens at ARI
4.*Atlanta Falcons at TEN
Note: The Falcons get to face either Malik Willis or Will Levis, though it is on the road for their second consecutive away game.
5.*Cleveland Browns at SEA
Note: The Browns' defense won the week in a game where they gave up 38 points somehow.
6.Dallas Cowboys vs. LAR
7.*Detroit Lions vs. LV
Note: I expect the Lions to bounce back big even if Jimmy Garoppolo returns.
8.Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
9.*Los Angeles Chargers vs. CHI
Note: The good vibes with Tyson Bagent end this week.
10.San Francisco 49ers vs. CIN
11.*New Orleans Saints at IND
Note: Gardner Minshew has been a turnover machine the last two weeks.
12.Miami Dolphins vs. NE
13.Buffalo Bills vs. TB
14.Jacksonville Jaguars at PIT
15.*Seattle Seahawks vs. CLE
Note: Gets to face either PJ Walker or a compromised Deshaun Watson.
16.Houston Texans at CAR
17.Pittsburgh Steelers vs. JAX
18.New York Giants vs. NYJ
19.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at BUF
20.Indianapolis Colts vs. NO
21.*Tennessee Titans vs. ATL
Note: Kevin Byard is now in Philly. Who is the next to get dealt?
22.Minnesota Vikings at GB
23.Carolina Panthers vs. HOU
24.Cincinnati Bengals at SF
25.Los Angeles Rams at DAL
26.Las Vegas Raiders at DET
27.Washington Commanders vs. PHI
28.Chicago Bears at LAC
29.Arizona Cardinals vs. BAL
30.New England Patriots at MIA
31.Denver Broncos vs. KC
32.Green Bay Packers vs. MIN
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