This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday update complete (9:15 a.m.).
Thursday game - San Diego at Oakland.
**Saturday game - Washington at Philadelphia.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 10:00 pm PT.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
Quarterback
| 1. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Bal |
| 2. | *Cam Newton CAR at Atl Note: Abbreviated practice |
Sunday update complete (9:15 a.m.).
Thursday game - San Diego at Oakland.
**Saturday game - Washington at Philadelphia.
Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 10:00 pm PT.
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?".
Quarterback
| 1. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Bal |
| 2. | *Cam Newton CAR at Atl Note: Abbreviated practice Thursday to attend to a personal matter, not expected to affect his status for Sunday. |
| 3. | Blake Bortles JAC at NO Note: Another rushing touchdown saved his fantasy day, if not his real life game. |
| 4. | Tom Brady NE at NYJ |
| 5. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. StL |
| 6. | *Carson Palmer ARZ vs. GB Note: Suffered a minor injury to his right index finger but later returned. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 7. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. SF |
| 8. | Kirk Cousins WAS at Phi |
| 9. | Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ vs. NE |
| 10. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Ari |
| 11. | *Brock Osweiler DEN vs. Cin Note: Dealing with a sore left (non-throwing) shoulder - the Broncos' plan for the week should be in place by Wednesday. Peyton Manning had what appeared to be a small setback with his foot in practice last week. Officially named the starter for Monday night, and Peyton Manning will be inactive. |
| 12. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Dal Note: ***Heavy winds in Buffalo.*** |
| 13. | Derek Carr OAK vs. SD |
| 14. | Philip Rivers SD at Oak |
| 15. | *Drew Brees NO vs. Jax Note: Suffered a torn plantar fascia in his right foot late in the Monday night loss. He will receive a second opinion later in the week, but right now he's officially day-to-day - this rank presumes he'll play. Did not practice Wednesday, could be limited Thursday. ***Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Brees is likely to start.*** |
| 16. | Jay Cutler CHI at TB |
| 17. | Alex Smith KC vs. Cle |
| 18. | Jameis Winston TB vs. Chi |
| 19. | Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Ind |
| 20. | Eli Manning NYG at Min Note: If ODB's suspension holds up, it could be really ugly this week. |
| 21. | *Teddy Bridgewater MIN vs. NYG Note: ***I'm starting to get cold feet on Bridgewater - playoff spot could be clinched by game-time, with nothing to play for if GB loses.*** |
| 22. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Car |
| 23. | Sam Bradford PHI vs. Was |
| 24. | *Zach Mettenberger TEN vs. Hou Note: Will start this week with Marcus Mariota out. |
| 25. | *Matt Hasselbeck IND at Mia Note: Once again Hasselbeck got crushed last week, but he's still likely to start again this week, with Andrew Luck already declared out. Limited practice Thursday, but still on track to start again this week. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 26. | *Brandon Weeden HOU at Ten Note: Probably will start this week, with T.J. Yates out for the season and Brian Hoyer still in the league's concussion protocol. Took first-team reps Wednesday, with Hoyer still in the protocol but getting limited reps. |
| 27. | Johnny Manziel CLE at KC |
| 28. | *Kellen Moore DAL at Buf Note: Named the starter over Matt Cassell, presumably for each of the last two games. |
| 29. | Case Keenum STL at Sea |
| 30. | Blaine Gabbert SF at Det |
| 31. | *Ryan Mallett BAL vs. Pit Note: It's possible that he'll start this week against the Steelers. The Baltimore Sun reported Sunday morning that Mallett is likely to start. |
| 32. | AJ McCarron CIN at Den Note: The Bengals ran a very vanilla offense for McCarron against the Niners, and he was without A.J. Green for much of the game. But it's going to get ugly this week on Monday night at Denver. |
| 33. | *Jimmy Clausen BAL vs. Pit |
| 34. | *Matt Flynn NO vs. Jax Note: Could be the starter this week if Drew Brees can't go. The other alternative is Garrett Grayson. |
| 35. | *Brian Hoyer HOU at Ten Note: Still in the league's concussion protocol, though his symptoms are subsiding. Still in the concussion protocol, but took limited reps Wednesday. ***Still not cleared by the NFL's concussion protocol.*** |
| 36. | *Peyton Manning DEN vs. Cin Note: (Foot) Declared out again for this week - will focus on his rehab and won't practice. |
| 37. | *Andy Dalton CIN at Den Note: (Thumb) Remains 'week-to-week.' ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 38. | *Andrew Luck IND at Mia Note: (Kidney) Already declared out for Week 16. |
| 39. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Hou Note: (Knee) Ruled out for Week 16. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Doug Martin TB vs. Chi |
| 2. | *David Johnson ARZ vs. GB Note: Took a hit to the knee but kept on ticking. Was not on Wednesday's injury report. |
| 3. | Matt Forte CHI at TB |
| 4. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Cle |
| 5. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Bal |
| 6. | Todd Gurley STL at Sea |
| 7. | Darren McFadden DAL at Buf |
| 8. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Car |
| 9. | Latavius Murray OAK vs. SD |
| 10. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. NYG Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Bears but later said that the injury wasn't serious. That's all well and good, but I need more before I'm totally going to trust him in Championship week.Didn't practice Wednesday, expected to get some work in Thursday. However, it turns out he did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable, but I'm starting to worry a little about a Sunday night shutdown if the Packers lose.*** |
| 11. | Tim Hightower NO vs. Jax |
| 12. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Min |
| 13. | *Denard Robinson JAC at NO Note: Suffered a left foot sprain in the loss to Atlanta. Expects to play this week, and Yeldon is looking less likely to go. ***Full participant Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 14. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. NE |
| 15. | *Lamar Miller MIA vs. Ind Note: Suffered a minor quad injury, but coach Dan Campbell said his absence in the second half was unrelated somehow. Ok. Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 16. | Christine Michael SEA vs. StL Note: More involved in the offense than Bryce Brown, though both ran well. Marshawn Lynch won't practice this week. |
| 17. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. NE |
| 18. | *Eddie Lacy GB at Ari Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice with a rib injury. ***Limited all week, but listed as probable.*** |
| 19. | *Javorius Allen BAL vs. Pit Note: Sure hope he learned his lesson about fumbling while watching his team getting blown out, because clearly that's the only problem with Baltimore this year. (That's sarcasm, in case it's not clear) |
| 20. | *Cameron Artis-Payne CAR at Atl Note: Took over the majority of the carries last week, but also lost a fumble. ***Officially starting this week.*** |
| 21. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Phi Note: Could be in line for more work, if that's the sort of thing you're interested in. |
| 22. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Cin |
| 23. | James White NE at NYJ |
| 24. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Den |
| 25. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. SF Note: Ran well against the Saints, but also lost a costly fumble. |
| 26. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Was |
| 27. | Danny Woodhead SD at Oak |
| 28. | Alfred Blue HOU at Ten |
| 29. | *C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Cin Note: ***(Ankle) Officially listed as probable, full practice Saturday.*** |
| 30. | Frank Gore IND at Mia |
| 31. | Donald Brown SD at Oak |
| 32. | *Karlos Williams BUF vs. Dal Note: Should be up for a lot more playing time due to McCoy's injury. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice with a sore shoulder. ***Limited all week, but listed as probable.*** |
| 33. | Chris Polk HOU at Ten |
| 34. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Den |
| 35. | James Starks GB at Ari |
| 36. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. NYG Note: Peterson's ankle injury isn't expected to be serious, but McKinnon would be next in line if does force him to lose reps. Limited Thursday with a hamstring injury. |
| 37. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Ind |
| 38. | *Kendall Gaskins SF at Det Note: One of two healthy running backs on the Niners' roster. |
| 39. | Joique Bell DET vs. SF |
| 40. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE at KC Note: ***Listed as probable, due to a non-injury concern.*** |
| 41. | *Bryce Brown SEA vs. StL Note: Ran well but Michael got more work. |
| 42. | Theo Riddick DET vs. SF |
| 43. | Jeremy Langford CHI at TB |
| 44. | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Was |
| 45. | *Mike Gillislee BUF vs. Dal Note: ***Should get more of a run with McCoy ruled out.*** |
| 46. | Kerwynn Williams ARZ vs. GB |
| 47. | *Duke Johnson CLE at KC Note: Sat out practice Wednesday with a sore hamstring, but coach Mike Pettine said that was a precautionary measure and that he expects Johnson will play Sunday. ***Listed as questionable, but officially active.*** |
| 48. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Phi Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 49. | Mike Tolbert CAR at Atl |
| 50. | Shane Vereen NYG at Min |
| 51. | Jonathan Grimes HOU at Ten |
| 52. | Charles Sims TB vs. Chi |
| 53. | David Cobb TEN vs. Hou |
| 54. | Brandon Bolden NE at NYJ |
| 55. | *Andre Ellington ARZ vs. GB Note: (Toe) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice Thursday and Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 56. | Joe Banyard JAC at NO |
| 57. | Fozzy Whittaker CAR at Atl |
| 58. | C.J. Spiller NO vs. Jax |
| 59. | *Spencer Ware KC vs. Cle Note: (Ribs) Was active last week, but only available in an emergency basis. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 60. | Antonio Andrews TEN vs. Hou |
| 61. | Matt Asiata MIN vs. NYG |
| 62. | Robert Turbin DAL at Buf |
| 63. | DeMarco Murray PHI vs. Was |
| 64. | *Steven Jackson NE at NYJ Note: Officially signed by the Pats. ***Slated to be active this week.*** |
| 65. | *DuJuan Harris SF at Det Note: Signed by the Niners, probably will back up Kendall Gaskins this week. |
| 66. | Kenjon Barner PHI vs. Was |
| 67. | Dan Herron IND at Mia |
| 68. | Juwan Thompson DEN vs. Cin |
| 69. | Tre Mason STL at Sea |
| 70. | Stevan Ridley NYJ vs. NE |
| 71. | Fred Jackson SEA vs. StL |
| 72. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at TB |
| 73. | Terrance West BAL vs. Pit |
| 74. | Stepfan Taylor ARZ vs. GB |
| 75. | Andre Williams NYG at Min |
| 76. | *Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Car Note: Slipped in the shower and now is in the league's concussion protocol. |
| 77. | *Matt Jones WAS at Phi Note: Day-to-day with a hip injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Ruled out for Saturday night's game.*** |
| 78. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC at NO Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.*** |
| 79. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Dal Note: McCoy suffered a torn MCL and is considered week-to-week, but given that the Bills have been eliminated, there's no reason to expect him to play. Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 80. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at Atl Note: Ron Rivera has already made it clear that he won't rush Stewart (foot) back. Already ruled out for Week 16. |
| 81. | *Shaun Draughn SF at Det Note: Left with a knee injury, but an MRI determined that it's not serious. No pracitce Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 82. | *Melvin Gordon SD at Oak Note: (Knee) Placed on season-ending IR. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Bal |
| 2. | Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. NE |
| 3. | Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Dal |
| 4. | Allen Robinson JAC at NO |
| 5. | Golden Tate DET vs. SF |
| 6. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Cin |
| 7. | Eric Decker NYJ vs. NE |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB vs. Chi |
| 9. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. GB |
| 10. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Bal |
| 11. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Phi Note: (Knee/Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 12. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Car Note: All isn't quite well yet - he draws Josh Norman again this week. |
| 13. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. SD Note: (Foot) Limited in Monday's walk-through, but made it through last week's game just fine. |
| 14. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Cle |
| 15. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 16. | *Ted Ginn CAR at Atl Note: (Quad) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 17. | John Brown ARZ vs. GB |
| 18. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Jax |
| 19. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. StL Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, officially questionable and a game-time decision. Have a pivot handy.*** |
| 20. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Mia |
| 21. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. GB |
| 22. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. StL |
| 23. | *Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 24. | Willie Snead NO vs. Jax |
| 25. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Was |
| 26. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Cin |
| 27. | Rueben Randle NYG at Min |
| 28. | Kamar Aiken BAL vs. Pit |
| 29. | Randall Cobb GB at Ari |
| 30. | *A.J. Green CIN at Den Note: Sore back acted up in Saturday's walk-through. Appears likely to play Monday. |
| 31. | *Allen Hurns JAC at NO Note: (Thigh) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 32. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. StL Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 33. | Anquan Boldin SF at Det |
| 34. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. SD |
| 35. | Markus Wheaton PIT at Bal |
| 36. | Dorial Green-Beckham TEN vs. Hou |
| 37. | *Terrance Williams DAL at Buf Note: ***Healthiest remaining Cowboys receiver.*** |
| 38. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. SF Note: (Ankle) Targeted just six times in the last two games. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable but officially active.*** |
| 39. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. NYG |
| 40. | Tavon Austin STL at Sea |
| 41. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. Jax |
| 42. | *Brandon LaFell NE at NYJ Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 43. | Nate Washington HOU at Ten |
| 44. | Marvin Jones CIN at Den |
| 45. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Phi |
| 46. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. GB |
| 47. | Davante Adams GB at Ari |
| 48. | *Kendall Wright TEN vs. Hou Note: (Ribs) Could practice Wednesday. Returned to practice Wednesday. |
| 49. | *Cole Beasley DAL at Buf Note: (Knee, illness) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Listed as active, could get more targets with Dez out.*** |
| 50. | *Seth Roberts OAK vs. SD Note: (Abdomen) Limited in Monday's walk-through. Listed as probable. |
| 51. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Listed as active.*** |
| 52. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Mia Note: (Toe) Sidelined Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited all week, but active for Sunday's game.*** |
| 53. | Donteea Dye TB vs. Chi |
| 54. | Albert Wilson KC vs. Cle |
| 55. | Philly Brown CAR at Atl |
| 56. | *Dwayne Harris NYG at Min Note: Dealing with a shoulder injury. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 57. | Travis Benjamin CLE at KC |
| 58. | Devin Funchess CAR at Atl |
| 59. | *Eddie Royal CHI at TB Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Officially active, could get more targets with Jeffery out.*** |
| 60. | Marqise Lee JAC at NO |
| 61. | Malcom Floyd SD at Oak |
| 62. | Lance Moore DET vs. SF |
| 63. | James Jones GB at Ari |
| 64. | *Myles White NYG at Min Note: Could start in the void left by Beckham's suspension and Harris's shoulder injury. |
| 65. | Keshawn Martin NE at NYJ |
| 66. | Dontrelle Inman SD at Oak |
| 67. | Wes Welker STL at Sea |
| 68. | Roddy White ATL vs. Car |
| 69. | Hakeem Nicks NYG at Min |
| 70. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Phi |
| 71. | Lucky Whitehead DAL at Buf |
| 72. | Andre Johnson IND at Mia |
| 73. | Harry Douglas TEN vs. Hou |
| 74. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. Ind |
| 75. | Nick Williams ATL vs. Car |
| 76. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Was |
| 77. | Adam Humphries TB vs. Chi |
| 78. | Javontee Herndon SD at Oak |
| 79. | Josh Huff PHI vs. Was |
| 80. | *Phillip Dorsett IND at Mia Note: Injured his ankle in the loss to Houston. |
| 81. | Mike Wallace MIN vs. NYG |
| 82. | Mohamed Sanu CIN at Den |
| 83. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Jax Note: (Chest) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Not expected to play.*** |
| 84. | *Rishard Matthews MIA vs. Ind Note: (Ribs) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially inactive.*** |
| 85. | *Bryan Walters JAC at NO |
| 86. | *Torrey Smith SF at Det Note: (Back) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 87. | *Steve Johnson SD at Oak Note: (Groin) Practiced on Tuesday. Limited practice this week, listed as questionable. |
| 88. | *Cecil Shorts HOU at Ten Note: (Groin) Ruled out for this week. |
| 89. | *Danny Amendola NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Attended Tuesday's walk-through, unlike Julian Edelman. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Downgraded to out.*** |
| 90. | *Julian Edelman NE at NYJ Note: (Foot) Wasn't present at Tuesday's walk-through. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 91. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at TB Note: Briefly left with a hamstring injury but later returned. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 92. | *Dez Bryant DAL at Buf Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 93. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Min Note: We'll find out Wednesday if the suspension holds. Suspension upheld. |
| 94. | *Vincent Jackson TB vs. Chi Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 95. | *Robert Woods BUF vs. Dal Note: Placed on season-ending IR. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ |
| 2. | Jordan Reed WAS at Phi |
| 3. | Greg Olsen CAR at Atl |
| 4. | Julius Thomas JAC at NO |
| 5. | Gary Barnidge CLE at KC |
| 6. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Cle |
| 7. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. SF Note: Very active Monday night - picking up the slack from Calvin Johnson's ankle injury. |
| 8. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was |
| 9. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB vs. Chi |
| 10. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou Note: ***Added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring, but listed as probable.*** |
| 11. | *Zach Miller CHI at TB Note: ***Alshon Jeffery is officially out, somebody has to get targets.*** |
| 12. | Will Tye NYG at Min |
| 13. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
| 14. | *Ben Watson NO vs. Jax Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Expected to be active.*** |
| 15. | Heath Miller PIT at Bal |
| 16. | *Jason Witten DAL at Buf Note: Limited Wednesday with a chest injury. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 17. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. NYG |
| 18. | Richard Rodgers GB at Ari |
| 19. | Darren Fells ARZ vs. GB |
| 20. | Jordan Cameron MIA vs. Ind |
| 21. | Vance McDonald SF at Det |
| 22. | Ryan Griffin HOU at Ten |
| 23. | Clive Walford OAK vs. SD |
| 24. | Luke Willson SEA vs. StL |
| 25. | Vernon Davis DEN vs. Cin |
| 26. | Jacob Tamme ATL vs. Car |
| 27. | Maxx Williams BAL vs. Pit |
| 28. | Coby Fleener IND at Mia |
| 29. | Tyler Kroft CIN at Den |
| 30. | Brent Celek PHI vs. Was |
| 31. | Garrett Graham HOU at Ten |
| 32. | Owen Daniels DEN vs. Cin |
| 33. | Ryan Hewitt CIN at Den |
| 34. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. GB Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 35. | Cameron Brate TB vs. Chi |
| 36. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. SD |
| 37. | *Scott Chandler NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as active.*** |
| 38. | *Ladarius Green SD at Oak Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday. Listed as questionable. |
| 39. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Dal Note: (Back) Might play Sunday against the Cowboys. Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 40. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at Den Note: Still in the concussion protocol, feeling symptoms. Back on the field Thursday, but did not practice. ***Officially ruled out again this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Bal |
| 2. | Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. NE |
| 3. | Sammy Watkins BUF vs. Dal |
| 4. | Allen Robinson JAC at NO |
| 5. | Golden Tate DET vs. SF |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. Chi |
| 7. | Rob Gronkowski NE at NYJ |
| 8. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Cin |
| 9. | Doug Martin TB vs. Chi |
| 10. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. NYG Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Bears but later said that the injury wasn't serious. That's all well and good, but I need more before I'm totally going to trust him in Championship week.Didn't practice Wednesday, expected to get some work in Thursday. However, it turns out he did not practice Thursday. ***Listed as probable, but I'm starting to worry a little about a Sunday night shutdown if the Packers lose.*** |
| 11. | Matt Forte CHI at TB |
| 12. | *David Johnson ARZ vs. GB Note: Took a hit to the knee but kept on ticking. Was not on Wednesday's injury report. |
| 13. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Cle |
| 14. | Jordan Reed WAS at Phi |
| 15. | Eric Decker NYJ vs. NE |
| 16. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. StL Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, officially questionable and a game-time decision. Have a pivot handy.*** |
| 17. | Michael Floyd ARZ vs. GB |
| 18. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Phi Note: (Knee/Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 19. | Julio Jones ATL vs. Car Note: All isn't quite well yet - he draws Josh Norman again this week. |
| 20. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. SD Note: (Foot) Limited in Monday's walk-through, but made it through last week's game just fine. |
| 21. | Greg Olsen CAR at Atl |
| 22. | DeAngelo Williams PIT at Bal |
| 23. | Todd Gurley STL at Sea |
| 24. | Darren McFadden DAL at Buf |
| 25. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Car |
| 26. | Jeremy Maclin KC vs. Cle |
| 27. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 28. | *Ted Ginn CAR at Atl Note: (Quad) Full practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 29. | John Brown ARZ vs. GB |
| 30. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Jax |
| 31. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Mia |
| 32. | Chris Ivory NYJ vs. NE |
| 33. | *Lamar Miller MIA vs. Ind Note: Suffered a minor quad injury, but coach Dan Campbell said his absence in the second half was unrelated somehow. Ok. Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 34. | Danny Woodhead SD at Oak |
| 35. | *Denard Robinson JAC at NO Note: Suffered a left foot sprain in the loss to Atlanta. Expects to play this week, and Yeldon is looking less likely to go. ***Full participant Friday, listed as probable.*** |
| 36. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. NE |
| 37. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. GB |
| 38. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. StL |
| 39. | Willie Snead NO vs. Jax |
| 40. | Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Was |
| 41. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Cin |
| 42. | *Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou Note: ***Added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring, but listed as probable.*** |
| 43. | Latavius Murray OAK vs. SD |
| 44. | *Eddie Lacy GB at Ari Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice with a rib injury. ***Limited all week, but listed as probable.*** |
| 45. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Min |
| 46. | *Javorius Allen BAL vs. Pit Note: Sure hope he learned his lesson about fumbling while watching his team getting blown out, because clearly that's the only problem with Baltimore this year. (That's sarcasm, in case it's not clear) |
| 47. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Was |
| 48. | Randall Cobb GB at Ari |
| 49. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Bal |
| 50. | *Allen Hurns JAC at NO Note: (Thigh) Did not practice Wednesday. |
| 51. | *Jarvis Landry MIA vs. Ind Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 52. | Kamar Aiken BAL vs. Pit |
| 53. | James White NE at NYJ |
| 54. | Rueben Randle NYG at Min |
| 55. | *A.J. Green CIN at Den Note: Sore back acted up in Saturday's walk-through. Appears likely to play Monday. |
| 56. | *Ben Watson NO vs. Jax Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Expected to be active.*** |
| 57. | Tim Hightower NO vs. Jax |
| 58. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. StL Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Wednesday. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 59. | Julius Thomas JAC at NO |
| 60. | Christine Michael SEA vs. StL Note: More involved in the offense than Bryce Brown, though both ran well. Marshawn Lynch won't practice this week. |
| 61. | Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Cin |
| 62. | Theo Riddick DET vs. SF |
| 63. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Den |
| 64. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. SF Note: Ran well against the Saints, but also lost a costly fumble. |
| 65. | Anquan Boldin SF at Det |
| 66. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. SD |
| 67. | Markus Wheaton PIT at Bal |
| 68. | Dorial Green-Beckham TEN vs. Hou |
| 69. | Tavon Austin STL at Sea |
| 70. | *Karlos Williams BUF vs. Dal Note: Should be up for a lot more playing time due to McCoy's injury. Limited participant in Wednesday's practice with a sore shoulder. ***Limited all week, but listed as probable.*** |
| 71. | Alfred Blue HOU at Ten |
| 72. | *C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Cin Note: ***(Ankle) Officially listed as probable, full practice Saturday.*** |
| 73. | *Cameron Artis-Payne CAR at Atl Note: Took over the majority of the carries last week, but also lost a fumble. ***Officially starting this week.*** |
| 74. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. Jax |
| 75. | *Calvin Johnson DET vs. SF Note: (Ankle) Targeted just six times in the last two games. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable but officially active.*** |
| 76. | Gary Barnidge CLE at KC |
| 77. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Cle |
| 78. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. SF Note: Very active Monday night - picking up the slack from Calvin Johnson's ankle injury. |
| 79. | *DeVante Parker MIA vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Listed as active.*** |
| 80. | Charles Sims TB vs. Chi |
| 81. | *Alfred Morris WAS at Phi Note: Could be in line for more work, if that's the sort of thing you're interested in. |
| 82. | Frank Gore IND at Mia |
| 83. | Chris Polk HOU at Ten |
| 84. | Giovani Bernard CIN at Den |
| 85. | James Starks GB at Ari |
| 86. | *Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. NYG Note: Peterson's ankle injury isn't expected to be serious, but McKinnon would be next in line if does force him to lose reps. Limited Thursday with a hamstring injury. |
| 87. | Jay Ajayi MIA vs. Ind |
| 88. | *Bryce Brown SEA vs. StL Note: Ran well but Michael got more work. |
| 89. | *Brandon LaFell NE at NYJ Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Officially active.*** |
| 90. | Nate Washington HOU at Ten |
| 91. | Marvin Jones CIN at Den |
| 92. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Phi |
| 93. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Was |
| 94. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins TB vs. Chi |
| 95. | Will Tye NYG at Min |
| 96. | Antonio Gates SD at Oak |
| 97. | Jeremy Langford CHI at TB |
| 98. | *Duke Johnson CLE at KC Note: Sat out practice Wednesday with a sore hamstring, but coach Mike Pettine said that was a precautionary measure and that he expects Johnson will play Sunday. ***Listed as questionable, but officially active.*** |
| 99. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE at KC Note: ***Listed as probable, due to a non-injury concern.*** |
| 100. | *Kendall Gaskins SF at Det Note: One of two healthy running backs on the Niners' roster. |
| 101. | *Matt Jones WAS at Phi Note: Day-to-day with a hip injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Ruled out for Saturday night's game.*** |
| 102. | Mike Tolbert CAR at Atl |
| 103. | Joe Banyard JAC at NO |
| 104. | Heath Miller PIT at Bal |
| 105. | *Jason Witten DAL at Buf Note: Limited Wednesday with a chest injury. ***Listed as probable.*** |
| 106. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. NYG |
| 107. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. GB |
| 108. | Davante Adams GB at Ari |
| 109. | *Donte Moncrief IND at Mia Note: (Toe) Sidelined Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited all week, but active for Sunday's game.*** |
| 110. | *Danny Amendola NE at NYJ Note: (Knee) Attended Tuesday's walk-through, unlike Julian Edelman. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Downgraded to out.*** |
| 111. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at TB Note: Briefly left with a hamstring injury but later returned. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 112. | *Dez Bryant DAL at Buf Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday. |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at NYJ Note: Shockingly had a miss on Sunday from a makeable distance. |
| 2. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. GB |
| 3. | Chris Boswell PIT at Bal |
| 4. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. StL |
| 5. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Cle |
| 6. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Cin |
| 7. | Matt Prater DET vs. SF |
| 8. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Phi |
| 9. | Kai Forbath NO vs. Jax |
| 10. | Jason Myers JAC at NO |
| 11. | Graham Gano CAR at Atl |
| 12. | Blair Walsh MIN vs. NYG |
| 13. | Mason Crosby GB at Ari |
| 14. | Randy Bullock NYJ vs. NE |
| 15. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Mia |
| 16. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. SD |
| 17. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Was |
| 18. | Josh Brown NYG at Min |
| 19. | Dan Bailey DAL at Buf |
| 20. | Phil Dawson SF at Det |
| 21. | Connor Barth TB vs. Chi |
| 22. | Dan Carpenter BUF vs. Dal |
| 23. | Andrew Franks MIA vs. Ind |
| 24. | Robbie Gould CHI at TB |
| 25. | Shayne Graham ATL vs. Car |
| 26. | Nick Novak HOU at Ten |
| 27. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Pit |
| 28. | Mike Nugent CIN at Den |
| 29. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Hou |
| 30. | Josh Lambo SD at Oak |
| 31. | Travis Coons CLE at KC Note: Was able to play through his groin injury last week. |
| 32. | *Greg Zuerlein STL at Sea Note: Didn't practice Tuesday due to an illness. Not on Wednesday's injury report. |
Defenses
| 1. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cle Note: CB Marcus Peters is having an amazing rookie season. The Chiefs success on defense crushed their passing game against the Ravens last week, and might do so again against Cleveland. |
| 2. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. StL Note: Played without Kam Chancellor (tailbone) last week. |
| 3. | *Denver Broncos vs. Cin Note: Lost S David Bruton for the season and have two other safeties nursing injuries. But, they draw A.J. McCarron at home on Monday night and should get well. |
| 4. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Bal |
| 5. | St. Louis Rams at Sea |
| 6. | Carolina Panthers at Atl |
| 7. | Detroit Lions vs. SF |
| 8. | Houston Texans at Ten |
| 9. | Buffalo Bills vs. Dal |
| 10. | *New England Patriots at NYJ Note: Played without Devin McCourty (ankle) last week. |
| 11. | Miami Dolphins vs. Ind |
| 12. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. GB Note: Crushing loss of Tyrann Mathieu with a torn ACL. |
| 13. | Minnesota Vikings vs. NYG |
| 14. | *Cincinnati Bengals at Den Note: Regained the services of Adam Jones (foot). |
| 15. | New York Jets vs. NE |
| 16. | Oakland Raiders vs. SD |
| 17. | *Green Bay Packers at Ari Note: Sam Shields remains in the concussion protocol. |
| 18. | Washington Redskins at Phi |
| 19. | Dallas Cowboys at Buf |
| 20. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chi |
| 21. | *Jacksonville Jaguars at NO Note: Paul Posluzny (hand) came back with a bang this week. Telvin Smith played through a slight AC joint seperation in his right shoulder along with a dislocated finger. |
| 22. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Was |
| 23. | Indianapolis Colts at Mia |
| 24. | San Diego Chargers at Oak |
| 25. | Cleveland Browns at KC |
| 26. | Chicago Bears at TB |
| 27. | San Francisco 49ers at Det |
| 28. | New York Giants at Min |
| 29. | Tennessee Titans vs. Hou |
| 30. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Pit |
| 31. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Car |
| 32. | New Orleans Saints vs. Jax |
