This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Welcome to the Divisional Round Value Meter. This set of rankings is for this week only, and not for the full run of the playoffs. For a set of full playoff rankings, please see Chris Liss's Rankings. As with the regular season, the position ranks are for PPR leagues, and the Flex ranks are for standard leagues. Feel free to chime in with observations, disagreements and suggestions for player additions in the comments.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. TEN |
| 2. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. HOU |
| 3. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. MIN Note: The Niners hit on a number of chunk passing plays late in the season - can they continue that against the Vikings? |
| 4. | *Deshaun Watson HOU at KC Note: Bailed out BOB's numerous strategic failures. |
| 5. | *Russell Wilson SEA at GB Note: I expect the Seahawks to have a run-heavy game plan. |
| 6. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. SEA Note: Pretty nice turn of events for those who took the lesser-owned path on a bye week quarterback in their playoff leagues. |
| 7. | *Kirk Cousins MIN at SF Note: Got a nice measure of redemption on Sunday in overtime. His reward is a tough matchup against the Niners on the road. |
| 8. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN at BAL Note: Did not look ready for the moment - his interception in the second half was particularly poor, and his inability to get A.J. Brown involved despite an injury to Gilmore is concerning. |
Running Backs
Welcome to the Divisional Round Value Meter. This set of rankings is for this week only, and not for the full run of the playoffs. For a set of full playoff rankings, please see Chris Liss's Rankings. As with the regular season, the position ranks are for PPR leagues, and the Flex ranks are for standard leagues. Feel free to chime in with observations, disagreements and suggestions for player additions in the comments.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | Lamar Jackson BAL vs. TEN |
| 2. | Patrick Mahomes KC vs. HOU |
| 3. | *Jimmy Garoppolo SF vs. MIN Note: The Niners hit on a number of chunk passing plays late in the season - can they continue that against the Vikings? |
| 4. | *Deshaun Watson HOU at KC Note: Bailed out BOB's numerous strategic failures. |
| 5. | *Russell Wilson SEA at GB Note: I expect the Seahawks to have a run-heavy game plan. |
| 6. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. SEA Note: Pretty nice turn of events for those who took the lesser-owned path on a bye week quarterback in their playoff leagues. |
| 7. | *Kirk Cousins MIN at SF Note: Got a nice measure of redemption on Sunday in overtime. His reward is a tough matchup against the Niners on the road. |
| 8. | *Ryan Tannehill TEN at BAL Note: Did not look ready for the moment - his interception in the second half was particularly poor, and his inability to get A.J. Brown involved despite an injury to Gilmore is concerning. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Aaron Jones GB vs. SEA |
| 2. | Derrick Henry TEN at BAL |
| 3. | Dalvin Cook MIN at SF |
| 4. | Damien Williams KC vs. HOU |
| 5. | Raheem Mostert SF vs. MIN |
| 6. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at GB Note: Increased workload is possible this week. |
| 7. | Carlos Hyde HOU at KC |
| 8. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. TEN Note: Would be the starter should Mark Ingram II miss the game with his calf injury. |
| 9. | Duke Johnson HOU at KC |
| 10. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. SEA |
| 11. | Tevin Coleman SF vs. MIN |
| 12. | Alexander Mattison MIN at SF |
| 13. | *Travis Homer SEA at GB Note: Role could be reduced in favor of Marshawn Lynch this week. |
| 14. | *Justice Hill BAL vs. TEN Note: Would get more work if Mark Ingram II can't go. |
| 15. | Matt Breida SF vs. MIN |
| 16. | Ameer Abdullah MIN at SF |
| 17. | LeSean McCoy KC vs. HOU |
| 18. | *Dion Lewis TEN at BAL Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Tuesday's practice. |
| 19. | Mike Boone MIN at SF |
| 20. | *Mark Ingram II BAL vs. TEN Note: (Calf) Couldn't practice Tuesday - felt some renewed tightness during last week's workouts. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. HOU |
| 2. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at KC |
| 3. | Davante Adams GB vs. SEA |
| 4. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. MIN |
| 5. | DK Metcalf SEA at GB |
| 6. | A.J. Brown TEN at BAL |
| 7. | Adam Thielen MIN at SF |
| 8. | Tyler Lockett SEA at GB |
| 9. | *Marquise Brown BAL vs. TEN Note: Could be busier than usual if Mark Andrews is limited Saturday. |
| 10. | Emmanuel Sanders SF vs. MIN |
| 11. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at SF Note: Missed practice Tuesday with an illness. |
| 12. | Sammy Watkins KC vs. HOU |
| 13. | Kenny Stills HOU at KC |
| 14. | Willie Snead BAL vs. TEN |
| 15. | Tajae Sharpe TEN at BAL |
| 16. | David Moore SEA at GB |
| 17. | Allen Lazard GB vs. SEA |
| 18. | Mecole Hardman KC vs. HOU |
| 19. | Seth Roberts BAL vs. TEN |
| 20. | Kendrick Bourne SF vs. MIN |
| 21. | Geronimo Allison GB vs. SEA |
| 22. | Corey Davis TEN at BAL |
| 23. | Demarcus Robinson KC vs. HOU |
| 24. | Bisi Johnson MIN at SF |
| 25. | Miles Boykin BAL vs. TEN |
| 26. | Richie James SF vs. MIN |
| 27. | Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. SEA |
| 28. | *Kalif Raymond TEN at BAL Note: (Concussion) Full practice Tuesday. |
| 29. | DeAndre Carter HOU at KC |
| 30. | Jake Kumerow GB vs. SEA |
| 31. | Alexander Hollins MIN at SF |
| 32. | John Ursua SEA at GB |
| 33. | *Will Fuller V HOU at KC Note: (Groin) Progressing in the right direction, but still has 'another few stages' before he's cleared to play. |
| 34. | *Adam Humphries TEN at BAL Note: Not able to practice Wednesday. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | George Kittle SF vs. MIN |
| 2. | Travis Kelce KC vs. HOU |
| 3. | Jacob Hollister SEA at GB |
| 4. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. TEN Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice. |
| 5. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at SF |
| 6. | Jonnu Smith TEN at BAL |
| 7. | Darren Fells HOU at KC |
| 8. | Irv Smith Jr. MIN at SF |
| 9. | Anthony Firkser TEN at BAL |
| 10. | Hayden Hurst BAL vs. TEN |
| 11. | Jimmy Graham GB vs. SEA |
| 12. | Jordan Thomas HOU at KC |
| 13. | Nick Boyle BAL vs. TEN |
| 14. | *Jordan Akins HOU at KC Note: (Hamstring) Inactive last week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | George Kittle SF vs. MIN |
| 2. | Aaron Jones GB vs. SEA |
| 3. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. HOU |
| 4. | Travis Kelce KC vs. HOU |
| 5. | Derrick Henry TEN at BAL |
| 6. | Dalvin Cook MIN at SF |
| 7. | Damien Williams KC vs. HOU |
| 8. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at KC |
| 9. | Davante Adams GB vs. SEA |
| 10. | Raheem Mostert SF vs. MIN |
| 11. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. MIN |
| 12. | DK Metcalf SEA at GB |
| 13. | A.J. Brown TEN at BAL |
| 14. | *Marshawn Lynch SEA at GB Note: Increased workload is possible this week. |
| 15. | Carlos Hyde HOU at KC |
| 16. | *Gus Edwards BAL vs. TEN Note: Would be the starter should Mark Ingram II miss the game with his calf injury. |
| 17. | Adam Thielen MIN at SF |
| 18. | Tyler Lockett SEA at GB |
| 19. | Emmanuel Sanders SF vs. MIN |
| 20. | Jacob Hollister SEA at GB |
| 21. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at SF Note: Missed practice Tuesday with an illness. |
| 22. | *Mark Andrews BAL vs. TEN Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Tuesday's practice. |
| 23. | Kyle Rudolph MIN at SF |
| 24. | Duke Johnson HOU at KC |
| 25. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. SEA |
| 26. | Sammy Watkins KC vs. HOU |
| 27. | Kenny Stills HOU at KC |
| 28. | Willie Snead BAL vs. TEN |
| 29. | Tevin Coleman SF vs. MIN |
| 30. | Alexander Mattison MIN at SF |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. TEN |
| 2. | Harrison Butker KC vs. HOU |
| 3. | Robbie Gould SF vs. MIN |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB vs. SEA |
| 5. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at KC |
| 6. | *Dan Bailey MIN at SF Note: Came up big Sunday, nailing four field goal attempts. |
| 7. | Jason Myers SEA at GB |
| 8. | Greg Joseph TEN at BAL |
Defenses
| 1. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. TEN Note: Jimmy Smith (groin) and Earl Thomas III (knee/hand) didn't practice Tuesday, but they're not a threat to miss Saturday's game. |
| 2. | *San Francisco 49ers vs. MIN Note: Kwon Alexander (pectoral muscle) could return a week early this week. Dee Ford (hamstring) could return after missing the last three regular season games. |
| 3. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. HOU Note: The Chiefs will be without free safety Juan Thornhill (torn ACL). |
| 4. | Green Bay Packers vs. SEA |
| 5. | *Seattle Seahawks at GB Note: Ezekiel Ansah dealt with a neck stinger in Sunday's win over the Eagles. |
| 6. | *Minnesota Vikings at SF Note: Xavier Rhodes suffered a 'stinger' in the win over the Saints but later returned to the game. |
| 7. | *Houston Texans at KC Note: J.J. Watt's snap count will likely increase. |
| 8. | *Tennessee Titans at BAL Note: Adoree' Jackson (foot) did not practice Tuesday, nor did Jayon Brown (shoulder). |
