This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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.***
**** PLEASE READ: (On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)****
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 5:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
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.
Sunday Update complete
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) 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.***
**** PLEASE READ: (On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)****
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 5:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
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. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
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Quarterback
| 1. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Cin |
| 2. | Tom Brady NE vs. Hou |
| 3. | Derek Carr OAK at Was |
| 4. | Matt Ryan ATL at Det |
| 5. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Atl |
| 6. | Drew Brees NO at Car |
| 7. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Oak Note: Didn't turn the ball over against the Rams, but you didn't draft him to be a game manager. |
| 8. | Cam Newton CAR vs. NO Note: On one hand, Cam's arm strength doesn't appear to be all the way back, and he lost Greg Olsen. On the other hand, it's a home game against the Saints. What a quandary! Listed on the injury report with both a shoulder and ankle, the latter of which is new. He was limited both on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited at Friday's practice and listed as questionable, but is expected to start. With the sore ankle, however, he's less likely to pile on the rushing yards.*** |
| 9. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Dal |
| 10. | Jay Cutler MIA at NYJ |
| 11. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Chi |
| 12. | Philip Rivers LAC vs. KC |
| 13. | *Dak Prescott DAL at Ari Note: Injured his ankle in the loss to the Broncos, but 'appeared to be ok' Monday. He has another tough road matchup this week against Arizona. Moved well at Thursday's practice, with 'no limitations.' The good news is that he's got an extra day to recover, with the Cowboys playing on Monday night. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 14. | Trevor Siemian DEN at Buf |
| 15. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. NYG Note: It's possible that the game flow could work against Wentz this week, and he doesn't have his usual volume. I'm moving him down a few slots. |
| 16. | Russell Wilson SEA at Ten |
| 17. | Andy Dalton CIN at GB |
| 18. | Alex Smith KC at LAC |
| 19. | Jameis Winston TB at Min |
| 20. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Sea |
| 21. | *DeShone Kizer CLE at Ind Note: Briefly sidelined with a migraine, later returned. He has a history of migraines, and was able to treat it. Kevin Hogan briefly replaced him. |
| 22. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. Den Note: Coach Sean McDermott quickly dismissed any notion that Taylor's job was in jeopardy. Still, the rushing yards are a staple, not a bonus for him. |
| 23. | *Jacoby Brissett IND vs. Cle Note: Will start again this week against the Browns. He didn't have any passing touchdowns, but moved the ball at times and added 22 rushing yards. |
| 24. | *Mike Glennon CHI vs. Pit Note: Three early turnovers were deadly against the Bucs. He was able to get the garbage-time production to salvage his fantasy game, but the calls to bring in Mitchell Trubisky are getting louder. |
| 25. | Jared Goff LA at SF |
| 26. | Deshaun Watson HOU at NE |
| 27. | Joe Flacco BAL at Jax |
| 28. | Eli Manning NYG at Phi Note: Sacked five times in the loss against the Lions. |
| 29. | Brian Hoyer SF vs. LAR |
| 30. | Josh McCown NYJ vs. Mia |
| 31. | *Case Keenum MIN vs. TB Note: I'm going to operate under the assumption that Keenum will start again this week. Bradford officially ruled out. |
| 32. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Bal |
| 33. | *Sam Bradford MIN vs. TB Note: Reportedly has a bone bruise in his knee, though the scar tissue around his surgically repaired ACL has made it hard to diagnose his injury. Vikings doctors are waiting to see how his knee responds to an injection before his next evaluation. Practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday - that really doesn't tell us a lot. This could come down to a game-time decision again. Limited again Thursday and coach Mike Zimmer seemed optimistic about Bradford's prognosis. ***Officially ruled out, dealing with 'pronounced pain' in his knee, and getting a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews.*** |
| 34. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Cle Note: Already ruled out again this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Chi |
| 2. | Kareem Hunt KC at LAC |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Ari |
| 4. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Cin |
| 5. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at NYJ Note: Played the role of a traditional workhorse back against the Chargers. Can he hold up under a full season of that workload? (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but expected to play Sunday. Before you get too worried, he was on the injury report last week as well. ***Full practice Friday, still listed as questionable on the injury list, expected to play.*** |
| 6. | *Todd Gurley LA at SF Note: Look for another heavy workload Thursday night - Gurley's backup Malcolm Brown is questionable with a hamstring injury. |
| 7. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Was |
| 8. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. LAR |
| 9. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Den Note: Got a scheduled day off Wednesday. |
| 10. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Det |
| 11. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Ind |
| 12. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. KC Note: ***Popped up on the injury report Thursday with a sore knee, limited practice Thursday and Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 13. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. Hou |
| 14. | Lamar Miller HOU at NE |
| 15. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Bal |
| 16. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Buf |
| 17. | *Dalvin Cook MIN vs. TB Note: Maybe, just maybe, if your quarterback is shaky, perhaps you should give it to your star young running back more than 12 times? Just a thought. ***Down a couple of spots with Bradford out.*** |
| 18. | Javorius Allen BAL at Jax |
| 19. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Atl |
| 20. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO |
| 21. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at Min |
| 22. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO |
| 23. | *Jordan Howard CHI vs. Pit Note: Had a sling on his right arm after Sunday's loss to the Bucs. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 24. | James White NE vs. Hou |
| 25. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
| 26. | Joe Mixon CIN at GB |
| 27. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. Sea Note: Looking more and more likely to start, or at least carry a heavy workload. ***Murray is listed as questionable but is still expected to play and start, but I still think Henry produces more than him.*** |
| 28. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Mia |
| 29. | Chris Thompson WAS vs. Oak |
| 30. | *Chris Carson SEA at Ten Note: Carved out 20 carries, while Eddie Lacy was a healthy scratch. At least we have a little definition in the Seattle backfield. Now we have to hope it means something in a fantasy context. |
| 31. | Frank Gore IND vs. Cle |
| 32. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. NYG |
| 33. | *Tarik Cohen CHI vs. Pit Note: Got nine more targets in Week 2, despite an early fumble on a bonehead play on a punt return. ***Moved down a few spots with Jordan Howard removed from the injury list.*** |
| 34. | Shane Vereen NYG at Phi |
| 35. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Ind Note: Had four carries and six targets, converting them into three receptions, one of highlight-level variety. |
| 36. | *Samaje Perine WAS vs. Oak Note: Received heavy usage after Kelley got hurt - 21 carries. He wasn't as effective as Kelley, but it's clear he'll be a factor if Kelley can't go. |
| 37. | *Chris Johnson ARZ vs. Dal Note: Was the most effective of the three Cardinals running backs against the Colts. Bruce Arians hasn't yet named a starter for this week. Carry count will increase this week. |
| 38. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Mia Note: Used sparingly in the loss to the Raiders, despite a game flow that might have suggested he would normally be used more. |
| 39. | LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. NYG Note: Only six snaps last week, zero carries. |
| 40. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Det |
| 41. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Sea Note: Dealing with a sore hamstring, ceded carries to Derrick Henry in the second half last week, and Henry looked much better. Despite that, coach Mike Mularkey says that Murray remains the 'clear starter.' We'll see. Didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, but the Titans are 'hopeful' that he practices Friday. ***Limited again at Friday's practice, listed as questionable, but is still expected to play.*** |
| 42. | *Thomas Rawls SEA at Ten Note: (Ankle) Infrequently used, as Chris Carson assumed most of the workload. |
| 43. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Atl Note: Game flow worked against Riddick this week, but a presumed shootout against the Falcons should change matters this week. |
| 44. | Jamaal Charles DEN at Buf Note: Had nine carries on 20 snaps, but the Broncos also ran a whopping 77 plays. Devontae Booker could return as early as Week 3, which could cut Charles' workload. |
| 45. | Giovani Bernard CIN at GB |
| 46. | Alvin Kamara NO at Car Note: Limited to 17 snaps in the loss to the Pats, which is somewhat baffling given that the Saints were trailing for the bulk of the game. |
| 47. | Jalen Richard OAK at Was |
| 48. | Paul Perkins NYG at Phi |
| 49. | Jeremy Hill CIN at GB |
| 50. | Adrian Peterson NO at Car |
| 51. | C.J. Prosise SEA at Ten |
| 52. | *Terrance West BAL at Jax Note: Day-to-day with an unspecified 'soft tissue' injury - gave way to Alex Collins late. Injury now defined as a calf injury, one that has kept him out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Returned to practice Friday, now expected to play. I'd expect him to be limited.*** |
| 53. | Kerwynn Williams ARZ vs. Dal |
| 54. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Dal |
| 55. | Charcandrick West KC at LAC |
| 56. | Mike Tolbert BUF vs. Den |
| 57. | Robert Turbin IND vs. Cle |
| 58. | Wendell Smallwood PHI vs. NYG Note: Fourteen snaps this week after getting 15 the week before. |
| 59. | James Conner PIT at Chi |
| 60. | Chris Ivory JAC vs. Bal |
| 61. | *Rob Kelley WAS vs. Oak Note: Day-to-day with a rib cartilage injury, but ran really well before the injury. On the practice field both Wednesday and Thursday, but limited in capacity. ***Conflicting reports - after Friday's practice, Kelley said that he's still in pain, but expected to be made available. But a late Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested that he would not play. That it's the Sunday night game makes this a tougher call - I'd pass.*** |
| 62. | Charles Sims TB at Min Note: Lost a fumble after a reception, got fewer touches than Peyton Barber. |
| 63. | *Dion Lewis NE vs. Hou Note: More snaps (14) than Burkhead (4), but fewer yards produced. Seems like the fourth of four options still in New England. ***Burkhead out this week.*** |
| 64. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. TB |
| 65. | *Zach Zenner DET vs. Atl Note: ***Active as the Lions' third back, Dwayne Washington out multiple weeks.*** |
| 66. | *DeAndre Washington OAK at Was Note: Definitely looks like the third wheel in Oakland, behind Richard as the backup. (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 67. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. Cin |
| 68. | Tyler Ervin HOU at NE |
| 69. | Alfred Morris DAL at Ari |
| 70. | Matt Breida SF vs. LAR |
| 71. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at NE Note: In a surprise to nobody, Foreman has been named the top backup behind Lamar Miller, even when Alfred Blue is healthy. |
| 72. | *Alex Collins BAL at Jax Note: Collins earned playing time late after West suffered a soft-tissue injury, could be in the mix this week. |
| 73. | *Benny Cunningham CHI vs. Pit Note: (Ankle) Missed last week, but could be part of the mix this week if Jordan Howard can't play. |
| 74. | Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Mia |
| 75. | Peyton Barber TB at Min |
| 76. | *Marlon Mack IND vs. Cle Note: Limited Wednesday with a sore shoulder. ***Only one limited practice all week.*** |
| 77. | De'Angelo Henderson DEN at Buf |
| 78. | Latavius Murray MIN vs. TB |
| 79. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. Hou Note: Suffered a rib injury in the win over the Saints, but later returned. He was very active early, scoring a touchdown, but somehow still managed only eight snaps. Missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 80. | *Damien Williams MIA at NYJ Note: Sat out practice Wednesday with a rib injury. |
| 81. | *Darren McFadden DAL at Ari Note: A healthy scratch again in Week 2. It's hard to hang on while injuries pile up elsewhere. |
| 82. | *Eddie Lacy SEA at Ten Note: Healthy scratch in Week 2. Once Rawls proves fully healthy, Lacy potentially could get cut by the Seahawks. |
| 83. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Bal Note: ***INACTIVE*** |
| 84. | *Devontae Booker DEN at Buf Note: (Wrist) Coach Vance Joseph isn't sure that Booker will return this week. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Julio Jones ATL at Det |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT at Chi |
| 3. | A.J. Green CIN at GB Note: Look for the squeaky wheel to get the grease after the Thursday night debacle and subsequent offensive coordinator firing. |
| 4. | *Jordy Nelson GB vs. Cin Note: Got knocked out on the first series of the game with a quad injury and is 50-50 to play this week. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday, expects to play Sunday. ***Even though he's listed as questionable, he fully practiced all week.*** |
| 5. | Tyreek Hill KC at LAC |
| 6. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NE |
| 7. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. NYG |
| 8. | Golden Tate DET vs. Atl Note: Tate was a victim of game flow on Monday night, with Stafford throwing just 21 attempts. |
| 9. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Phi Note: (Ankle) Limited to 34 snaps in his first game back, but didn't experience any setbacks. Limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 10. | Davante Adams GB vs. Cin |
| 11. | *Mike Evans TB at Min Note: Small downgrade based on the matchup, but in season-long you're still starting him. |
| 12. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Was |
| 13. | Dez Bryant DAL at Ari |
| 14. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Hou |
| 15. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Was Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 16. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ Note: Had a typical Landry day - 13 catches for 78 yards. (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday, but returned to action Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 17. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Buf |
| 18. | Michael Thomas NO at Car |
| 19. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ten Note: Though the Seahawks' offensive line is a big problem, Baldwin is still getting a decent target volume, with nine targets last week. |
| 20. | Terrelle Pryor WAS vs. Oak Note: Only four targets last week - was this a game flow issue, or a lack of confidence in Pryor after his shaky debut? |
| 21. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. KC |
| 22. | Sammy Watkins LA at SF |
| 23. | *DeVante Parker MIA at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Wednesday, did not practice at all Thursday, but an anonymous team source said that the team expects him to play Sunday. ***Full practice Friday, and though he's still listed as questionable, he's expected to play.*** |
| 24. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's practice - is this in any way related to the groin injury he suffered towards the end of the preseason? ***Returned to full practice Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 25. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. NO Note: (Knee) Held out of practice entirely on Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 26. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal |
| 27. | DeSean Jackson TB at Min |
| 28. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Chi |
| 29. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Oak |
| 30. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. KC |
| 31. | Jeremy Maclin BAL at Jax |
| 32. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Cle |
| 33. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Atl |
| 34. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. TB |
| 35. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Sea |
| 36. | Pierre Garcon SF vs. LAR |
| 37. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Dal Note: Monster game against the Colts, taking advantage of the coverage slanted towards Larry Fitzgerald. Will opposing teams continue to shift their coverage in that direction? Popped up as limited at Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. ***Limited practice Thursday through Saturday, but he's expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 38. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Det |
| 39. | *Chris Hogan NE vs. Hou Note: Dealing with a knee injury that forced him to limp off on multiple occasions last week, but downplayed the injury afterward. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 40. | Jordan Matthews BUF vs. Den |
| 41. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. TB |
| 42. | *Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Dal Note: Hyperextended his knee against the Colts, but not before getting 11 targets. No longer on the injury list, could get a full target volume with J.J. Nelson dealing with a hamstring injury. ***No longer on the injury report.*** |
| 43. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Bal |
| 44. | *Rashard Higgins CLE at Ind Note: Listed as a starter opposite Kenny Britt, who looked terrible in Week 2. |
| 45. | *Devin Funchess CAR vs. NO Note: Could be the target beneficiary from Greg Olsen's absence. Plus he has a great matchup this week. |
| 46. | *Geronimo Allison GB vs. Cin Note: Saw 61 snaps Sunday night and could start this week if Jordy Nelson can't go, plus Randall Cobb's status is up in the air. ***It looks like Jordy will play, but Cobb is doubtful, so Allison will presumably take on the third receiver's role.*** |
| 47. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Mia |
| 48. | Brandon Coleman NO at Car |
| 49. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Hou Note: (Concussion, knee) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. Expected to play, but snaps could be limited, but at least he's been cleared from the concussion protocol. ***Officially listed as questionable, but said Friday that he's good to go.*** |
| 50. | *Kenny Stills MIA at NYJ Note: Could get more targets in a plus matchup, especially with Parker aching. |
| 51. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. Atl |
| 52. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Cle |
| 53. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Bal Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 54. | *Torrey Smith PHI vs. NYG Note: ***Added to the injury report with an illness, expected to play.*** |
| 55. | Cooper Kupp LA at SF |
| 56. | *Ted Ginn NO at Car Note: Revenge game - one might say that he could be carrying a grudge, but that there's a fear that he'll drop that too. |
| 57. | *Paul Richardson SEA at Ten Note: Played through a dislocated finger last week. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 58. | Brandon LaFell CIN at GB |
| 59. | Cole Beasley DAL at Ari |
| 60. | Zay Jones BUF vs. Den |
| 61. | *Kendall Wright CHI vs. Pit Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 62. | Eric Decker TEN vs. Sea |
| 63. | Brandon Marshall NYG at Phi Note: A really bad drop in the end zone symbolized the Giants' and Marshall's night. |
| 64. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. NYG |
| 65. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Phi |
| 66. | Mike Wallace BAL at Jax |
| 67. | Ryan Grant WAS vs. Oak |
| 68. | *Kenny Britt CLE at Ind Note: Saw just 59 snaps and two targets in the loss to the Ravens. |
| 69. | Tyler Lockett SEA at Ten |
| 70. | Taylor Gabriel ATL at Det |
| 71. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. LAR |
| 72. | Deonte Thompson CHI vs. Pit |
| 73. | Robert Woods LA at SF |
| 74. | *Tyler Boyd CIN at GB Note: Late surprise scratch in Week 2 - some reports suggested that it was due to a hamstring injury, though afterward Marvin Lewis suggested it was more due to being a coaches decision. |
| 75. | Breshad Perriman BAL at Jax |
| 76. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Limited in practice on Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 77. | Tavon Austin LA at SF |
| 78. | Braxton Miller HOU at NE |
| 79. | *Taywan Taylor TEN vs. Sea Note: Should have an expanded role with Corey Davis out. Should also avoid the curse of getting named after a country, thanks to the alternative spelling. |
| 80. | Josh Bellamy CHI vs. Pit |
| 81. | *Phillip Dorsett NE vs. Hou Note: Looked useful at times against the Saints - was one of just three receivers active for the Pats last week. Alas, he left the game late with a knee injury. As with every non-Cooks NE receiver, Dorsett was limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 82. | Chris Godwin TB at Min |
| 83. | Russell Shepard CAR vs. NO |
| 84. | Chris Conley KC at LAC |
| 85. | *Terrance Williams DAL at Ari Note: ***(Ankle) Limited in practice Friday and Saturday, but expected to play Monday night.*** |
| 86. | *Bennie Fowler DEN at Buf Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol Saturday, expected to play.*** |
| 87. | Curtis Samuel CAR vs. NO |
| 88. | Travis Benjamin LAC vs. KC |
| 89. | *Andre Holmes BUF vs. Den Note: Briefly left with an arm injury in the loss to the Panthers. |
| 90. | Josh Doctson WAS vs. Oak |
| 91. | Tommylee Lewis NO at Car |
| 92. | *Markus Wheaton CHI vs. Pit Note: No longer on the injury report - but uncertain how much of the target share he'll get. |
| 93. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Cin Note: Day-to-day with a shoulder injury that required an MRI. At least his injury occurred later in the game on Sunday night, so that you got some production first. Injury was reclassified as a chest injury, and he was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially listed as doubtful.*** |
| 94. | *Corey Davis TEN vs. Sea Note: Day-to-day with a hamstring injury. |
| 95. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Dal Note: (Quadriceps) Out again in Week 3. |
| 96. | *John Ross CIN at GB Note: Buried after an early fumble last week. (Knee) Didn't practice Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week, needs an MRI for his injured knee.*** |
| 97. | *Will Fuller HOU at NE Note: (Collarbone) Returning to practice this week. |
| 98. | *Mike Williams LAC vs. KC Note: (Back) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 99. | Willie Snead NO at Car Note: Suspended for one more week. |
| 100. | *Corey Coleman CLE at Ind Note: Out with a broken hand and placed on IR. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at LAC |
| 2. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Hou Note: Sat out the last quarter with a groin injury, but he downplayed it afterward, saying he'll be day-to-day. As always, the practice reports will tell the story. Limited practice Thursday. Did you expect the Pats to make this easy on us? ***Practiced Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 3. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG |
| 4. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Sea |
| 5. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. TB |
| 6. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Cin |
| 7. | Coby Fleener NO at Car |
| 8. | Jason Witten DAL at Ari |
| 9. | *Hunter Henry LAC vs. KC Note: Seven targets, seven receptions last week. |
| 10. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Den Note: (Knee) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 11. | *Jared Cook OAK at Was Note: Limited practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 12. | Eric Ebron DET vs. Atl |
| 13. | Austin Hooper ATL at Det |
| 14. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Cle |
| 15. | *Evan Engram NYG at Phi Note: Placed in the concussion protocol, but has participated in limited practice the last two days. ***Cleared the concussion protocol, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 16. | *Ed Dickson CAR vs. NO Note: Replacing the injured Greg Olsen. |
| 17. | *Vernon Davis WAS vs. Oak Note: ***Could have a bigger role if Reed is held out.*** |
| 18. | Cameron Brate TB at Min |
| 19. | *Ben Watson BAL at Jax Note: ***Teammate Maxx Williams has been ruled.*** |
| 20. | *Jimmy Graham SEA at Ten Note: Could be limited with an injured ankle, as part of the tight end disaster. Didn't practice Wednesday. ***Practiced Friday without limitations, expected to play.*** |
| 21. | Zach Miller CHI vs. Pit |
| 22. | Seth DeValve CLE at Ind |
| 23. | David Njoku CLE at Ind |
| 24. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Mia Note: Suspension over, could be a sneaky pickup. Or ... maybe not. Coach Todd Bowles expressed unhappiness with Seferian-Jenkins' conditioning after Wednesday's practice. |
| 25. | Julius Thomas MIA at NYJ |
| 26. | *Jesse James PIT at Chi Note: (Ankle) Limited at the start of practice this week. Sat out Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 27. | *George Kittle SF vs. LAR Note: (Hip) Didn't practice Monday, the Niners play the Rams on Thursday. Expected to play Thursday night. |
| 28. | Luke Willson SEA at Ten |
| 29. | *Gerald Everett LA at SF Note: (Thigh) Didn't practice on Monday. Limited practice Wednesday, listed as questionable. |
| 30. | Dwayne Allen NE vs. Hou |
| 31. | Virgil Green DEN at Buf |
| 32. | O.J. Howard TB at Min |
| 33. | Nick Boyle BAL at Jax |
| 34. | Tyler Higbee LA at SF |
| 35. | Antonio Gates LAC vs. KC |
| 36. | *Stephen Anderson HOU at NE Note: Should return from his concussion this week. Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 37. | *Vance McDonald PIT at Chi Note: (Back) Might return this week. No longer on the injury report. |
| 38. | Mychal Rivera JAC vs. Bal |
| 39. | Tyler Kroft CIN at GB |
| 40. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at NE Note: Should return from his concussion this week. Full participant in practice. |
| 41. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Dal Note: (Ribs) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. ***Limited practice all week, listed as questionable.*** |
| 42. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Oak Note: Day-to-day with an SC joint contusion. Limited practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday - injury is described as a pain management issue. ***Limited practice all week, less likely to play.*** |
| 43. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at GB Note: Dealing with back and knee injuries and is questionable for Week 3 against the Packers. Not present at all for Thursday's practice. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 44. | *Greg Olsen CAR vs. NO Note: Out with a broken foot, placed on IR, potentially to return. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Chi |
| 2. | Kareem Hunt KC at LAC |
| 3. | Julio Jones ATL at Det |
| 4. | Antonio Brown PIT at Chi |
| 5. | A.J. Green CIN at GB Note: Look for the squeaky wheel to get the grease after the Thursday night debacle and subsequent offensive coordinator firing. |
| 6. | *Jordy Nelson GB vs. Cin Note: Got knocked out on the first series of the game with a quad injury and is 50-50 to play this week. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday, expects to play Sunday. ***Even though he's listed as questionable, he fully practiced all week.*** |
| 7. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Cin |
| 8. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at NYJ Note: Played the role of a traditional workhorse back against the Chargers. Can he hold up under a full season of that workload? (Knee) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but expected to play Sunday. Before you get too worried, he was on the injury report last week as well. ***Full practice Friday, still listed as questionable on the injury list, expected to play.*** |
| 9. | *Todd Gurley LA at SF Note: Look for another heavy workload Thursday night - Gurley's backup Malcolm Brown is questionable with a hamstring injury. |
| 10. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Ari |
| 11. | Tyreek Hill KC at LAC |
| 12. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at NE |
| 13. | Alshon Jeffery PHI vs. NYG |
| 14. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. LAR |
| 15. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. Den Note: Got a scheduled day off Wednesday. |
| 16. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Det |
| 17. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. KC Note: ***Popped up on the injury report Thursday with a sore knee, limited practice Thursday and Friday, but expected to play.*** |
| 18. | Golden Tate DET vs. Atl Note: Tate was a victim of game flow on Monday night, with Stafford throwing just 21 attempts. |
| 19. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Phi Note: (Ankle) Limited to 34 snaps in his first game back, but didn't experience any setbacks. Limited practice Thursday. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 20. | Davante Adams GB vs. Cin |
| 21. | *Mike Evans TB at Min Note: Small downgrade based on the matchup, but in season-long you're still starting him. |
| 22. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Was |
| 23. | Dez Bryant DAL at Ari |
| 24. | Travis Kelce KC at LAC |
| 25. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Hou Note: Sat out the last quarter with a groin injury, but he downplayed it afterward, saying he'll be day-to-day. As always, the practice reports will tell the story. Limited practice Thursday. Did you expect the Pats to make this easy on us? ***Practiced Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 26. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Hou |
| 27. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Was Note: (Knee) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 28. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at NYJ Note: Had a typical Landry day - 13 catches for 78 yards. (Knee) Sat out practice Wednesday, but returned to action Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 29. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Buf |
| 30. | Michael Thomas NO at Car |
| 31. | Doug Baldwin SEA at Ten Note: Though the Seahawks' offensive line is a big problem, Baldwin is still getting a decent target volume, with nine targets last week. |
| 32. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Was |
| 33. | Terrelle Pryor WAS vs. Oak Note: Only four targets last week - was this a game flow issue, or a lack of confidence in Pryor after his shaky debut? |
| 34. | Lamar Miller HOU at NE |
| 35. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Ind |
| 36. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. KC |
| 37. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. NYG |
| 38. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Bal |
| 39. | C.J. Anderson DEN at Buf |
| 40. | Javorius Allen BAL at Jax |
| 41. | *Dalvin Cook MIN vs. TB Note: Maybe, just maybe, if your quarterback is shaky, perhaps you should give it to your star young running back more than 12 times? Just a thought. ***Down a couple of spots with Bradford out.*** |
| 42. | Sammy Watkins LA at SF |
| 43. | *DeVante Parker MIA at NYJ Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Wednesday, did not practice at all Thursday, but an anonymous team source said that the team expects him to play Sunday. ***Full practice Friday, and though he's still listed as questionable, he's expected to play.*** |
| 44. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN at Buf Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's practice - is this in any way related to the groin injury he suffered towards the end of the preseason? ***Returned to full practice Thursday and Friday.*** |
| 45. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. NO Note: (Knee) Held out of practice entirely on Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday. |
| 46. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Sea |
| 47. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. NO |
| 48. | James White NE vs. Hou |
| 49. | *Jordan Howard CHI vs. Pit Note: Had a sling on his right arm after Sunday's loss to the Bucs. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 50. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. Hou |
| 51. | Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Atl |
| 52. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Dal |
| 53. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Chi |
| 54. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Oak |
| 55. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. KC |
| 56. | Jeremy Maclin BAL at Jax |
| 57. | DeSean Jackson TB at Min |
| 58. | *Geronimo Allison GB vs. Cin Note: Saw 61 snaps Sunday night and could start this week if Jordy Nelson can't go, plus Randall Cobb's status is up in the air. ***It looks like Jordy will play, but Cobb is doubtful, so Allison will presumably take on the third receiver's role.*** |
| 59. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Mia |
| 60. | Chris Thompson WAS vs. Oak |
| 61. | *Chris Carson SEA at Ten Note: Carved out 20 carries, while Eddie Lacy was a healthy scratch. At least we have a little definition in the Seattle backfield. Now we have to hope it means something in a fantasy context. |
| 62. | Frank Gore IND vs. Cle |
| 63. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. NYG |
| 64. | *Tarik Cohen CHI vs. Pit Note: Got nine more targets in Week 2, despite an early fumble on a bonehead play on a punt return. ***Moved down a few spots with Jordan Howard removed from the injury list.*** |
| 65. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. TB |
| 66. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Cin |
| 67. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Cle |
| 68. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Atl |
| 69. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. TB |
| 70. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. NO |
| 71. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB at Min |
| 72. | *Derrick Henry TEN vs. Sea Note: Looking more and more likely to start, or at least carry a heavy workload. ***Murray is listed as questionable but is still expected to play and start, but I still think Henry produces more than him.*** |
| 73. | *Samaje Perine WAS vs. Oak Note: Received heavy usage after Kelley got hurt - 21 carries. He wasn't as effective as Kelley, but it's clear he'll be a factor if Kelley can't go. |
| 74. | Mark Ingram NO at Car |
| 75. | Shane Vereen NYG at Phi |
| 76. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Ind Note: Had four carries and six targets, converting them into three receptions, one of highlight-level variety. |
| 77. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Det |
| 78. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Atl Note: Game flow worked against Riddick this week, but a presumed shootout against the Falcons should change matters this week. |
| 79. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Sea |
| 80. | Pierre Garcon SF vs. LAR |
| 81. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Dal Note: Monster game against the Colts, taking advantage of the coverage slanted towards Larry Fitzgerald. Will opposing teams continue to shift their coverage in that direction? Popped up as limited at Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. ***Limited practice Thursday through Saturday, but he's expected to play, even though he's listed as questionable.*** |
| 82. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Det |
| 83. | *Chris Hogan NE vs. Hou Note: Dealing with a knee injury that forced him to limp off on multiple occasions last week, but downplayed the injury afterward. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 84. | Joe Mixon CIN at GB |
| 85. | *Terrance West BAL at Jax Note: Day-to-day with an unspecified 'soft tissue' injury - gave way to Alex Collins late. Injury now defined as a calf injury, one that has kept him out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday. ***Returned to practice Friday, now expected to play. I'd expect him to be limited.*** |
| 86. | Jordan Matthews BUF vs. Den |
| 87. | *Chris Johnson ARZ vs. Dal Note: Was the most effective of the three Cardinals running backs against the Colts. Bruce Arians hasn't yet named a starter for this week. Carry count will increase this week. |
| 88. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. TB |
| 89. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Bal |
| 90. | Coby Fleener NO at Car |
| 91. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Sea Note: Dealing with a sore hamstring, ceded carries to Derrick Henry in the second half last week, and Henry looked much better. Despite that, coach Mike Mularkey says that Murray remains the 'clear starter.' We'll see. Didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, but the Titans are 'hopeful' that he practices Friday. ***Limited again at Friday's practice, listed as questionable, but is still expected to play.*** |
| 92. | Jason Witten DAL at Ari |
| 93. | *Rashard Higgins CLE at Ind Note: Listed as a starter opposite Kenny Britt, who looked terrible in Week 2. |
| 94. | *Devin Funchess CAR vs. NO Note: Could be the target beneficiary from Greg Olsen's absence. Plus he has a great matchup this week. |
| 95. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Mia |
| 96. | Brandon Coleman NO at Car |
| 97. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Hou Note: (Concussion, knee) Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. Expected to play, but snaps could be limited, but at least he's been cleared from the concussion protocol. ***Officially listed as questionable, but said Friday that he's good to go.*** |
| 98. | *Kenny Stills MIA at NYJ Note: Could get more targets in a plus matchup, especially with Parker aching. |
| 99. | *Jaron Brown ARZ vs. Dal Note: Hyperextended his knee against the Colts, but not before getting 11 targets. No longer on the injury list, could get a full target volume with J.J. Nelson dealing with a hamstring injury. ***No longer on the injury report.*** |
| 100. | Kenny Golladay DET vs. Atl |
| 101. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Cle |
| 102. | Cooper Kupp LA at SF |
| 103. | *Charles Clay BUF vs. Den Note: (Knee) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 104. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Cin Note: Day-to-day with a shoulder injury that required an MRI. At least his injury occurred later in the game on Sunday night, so that you got some production first. Injury was reclassified as a chest injury, and he was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially listed as doubtful.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Cin |
| 2. | Giorgio Tavecchio OAK at Was |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL at Jax |
| 4. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Hou |
| 5. | Matt Bryant ATL at Det |
| 6. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Oak |
| 7. | Cody Parkey MIA at NYJ Note: Nailed a clutch 54-yarder among four perfect field goal attempts, in perfect contrast to Koo on the other side of the field. |
| 8. | Graham Gano CAR vs. NO |
| 9. | Dan Bailey DAL at Ari |
| 10. | Wil Lutz NO at Car |
| 11. | Phil Dawson ARZ vs. Dal |
| 12. | Chris Boswell PIT at Chi |
| 13. | Matt Prater DET vs. Atl |
| 14. | Cairo Santos KC at LAC |
| 15. | Blair Walsh SEA at Ten |
| 16. | Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG Note: Missed a field goal attempt at the end of the first half but made two others in his debut. |
| 17. | Nick Folk TB at Min |
| 18. | Brandon McManus DEN at Buf Note: Missed a 49-yarder, but also had a 50-yarder pulled off the board after a Dallas penalty, and the Broncos later scored a touchdown. |
| 19. | Greg Zuerlein LA at SF |
| 20. | Aldrick Rosas NYG at Phi |
| 21. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Sea |
| 22. | Zane Gonzalez CLE at Ind |
| 23. | Randy Bullock CIN at GB |
| 24. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Cle |
| 25. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Bal |
| 26. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. TB Note: Missed another extra point attempt, raising the concern of coach Mike Zimmer. |
| 27. | Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. Den |
| 28. | *Younghoe Koo LAC vs. KC Note: Another week, another critical miss. The leash could be very short. |
| 29. | Connor Barth CHI vs. Pit |
| 30. | Robbie Gould SF vs. LAR |
| 31. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at NE |
| 32. | Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. Mia |
Defenses
| 1. | Baltimore Ravens at Jax |
| 2. | *New England Patriots vs. Hou Note: Dont'a Hightower (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 3. | *Pittsburgh Steelers at Chi Note: Yet another plus matchup against an overmatched quarterback. |
| 4. | Tennessee Titans vs. Sea |
| 5. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
| 6. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Min |
| 7. | Denver Broncos at Buf |
| 8. | Los Angeles Rams at SF |
| 9. | Green Bay Packers vs. Cin |
| 10. | Miami Dolphins at NYJ Note: When we talk about 'streaming defenses, Miami's defense is a perfect example. |
| 11. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. Dal Note: Could be getting Deone Bucannon back for the first time this week. |
| 12. | Seattle Seahawks at Ten |
| 13. | *Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Bal Note: Facing a Ravens OL that just lost Marshal Yanda. ***Jalen Ramsey (ankle) is active after being limited in practice.*** |
| 14. | *Buffalo Bills vs. Den Note: Marcell Dareus (ankle) did not practice Thursday. |
| 15. | San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR |
| 16. | Carolina Panthers vs. NO |
| 17. | Kansas City Chiefs at LAC |
| 18. | *Houston Texans at NE Note: Could be without Kevin Johnson (knee) and Johnathan Joseph (shoulder) against Tom Brady in Foxboro. Seems sub-optimal. ***Joseph will play, Johnson is out. Meanwhile, J.J. Watt aggravated his finger injury last week, but will play Sunday.*** |
| 19. | Minnesota Vikings vs. TB |
| 20. | Oakland Raiders at Was |
| 21. | *Los Angeles Chargers vs. KC Note: ***Jason Verrett (knee) out for the season.*** |
| 22. | Cincinnati Bengals at GB |
| 23. | *New York Giants at Phi Note: Janoris Jenkins (ankle/hand) did not practice Thursday. |
| 24. | *Detroit Lions vs. Atl Note: ***Ezekiel Ansah (knee) is expected to play.*** |
| 25. | Atlanta Falcons at Det |
| 26. | Washington Redskins vs. Oak |
| 27. | *Cleveland Browns at Ind Note: There's a small chance that Myles Garrett (ankle) could return this week. |
| 28. | *Dallas Cowboys at Ari Note: ***CB Nolan Carroll is out with a concussion.*** |
| 29. | New Orleans Saints at Car |
| 30. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Cle |
| 31. | Chicago Bears vs. Pit |
| 32. | New York Jets vs. Mia |
