Weekly Rankings: Week 1 Rankings

Weekly Rankings: Week 1 Rankings

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NO
2.Philip Rivers SD vs. Min
3.Michael Vick PHI at StL
Note: The Eagles didn't really have much of a choice but to commit to Vick once they traded Kevin Kolb away. So the contract extension doesn't really change anything.
4.Tom Brady NE at Mia
5.Drew Brees NO at GB
6.Matt Schaub HOU vs. Ind
7.Eli Manning NYG at Was
Note: Going against a Redskins defense that will be without LaRon Landry.
8.Josh Freeman TB vs. Det
9.Jay Cutler CHI vs. Atl
10.Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Car
11.Matthew Stafford DET at TB
12.Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Bal
13.Tony Romo DAL at NYJ
14.Matt Ryan ATL at Chi
15.Kyle Orton DEN vs. Oak
16.Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Dal
17.*Alex Smith SF vs. Sea
Note: Won the Niners' starting quarterback job out of training camp. That's a dubious victory, however - more on the lack of better options than his own performance.
18.Jason Campbell OAK at Den
19.*Rex Grossman WAS vs. NYG
Note: Named the Redskins' starter ahead of John Beck. He might be better than this, given all the Giants' injuries in the secondary.
20.Sam Bradford STL vs. Phi
Note: He's been getting pumped up some because Josh McDaniels is his coordinator. But, even if that will have the desired effect, how quickly will it happen? Probably

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NO
2.Philip Rivers SD vs. Min
3.Michael Vick PHI at StL
Note: The Eagles didn't really have much of a choice but to commit to Vick once they traded Kevin Kolb away. So the contract extension doesn't really change anything.
4.Tom Brady NE at Mia
5.Drew Brees NO at GB
6.Matt Schaub HOU vs. Ind
7.Eli Manning NYG at Was
Note: Going against a Redskins defense that will be without LaRon Landry.
8.Josh Freeman TB vs. Det
9.Jay Cutler CHI vs. Atl
10.Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Car
11.Matthew Stafford DET at TB
12.Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Bal
13.Tony Romo DAL at NYJ
14.Matt Ryan ATL at Chi
15.Kyle Orton DEN vs. Oak
16.Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. Dal
17.*Alex Smith SF vs. Sea
Note: Won the Niners' starting quarterback job out of training camp. That's a dubious victory, however - more on the lack of better options than his own performance.
18.Jason Campbell OAK at Den
19.*Rex Grossman WAS vs. NYG
Note: Named the Redskins' starter ahead of John Beck. He might be better than this, given all the Giants' injuries in the secondary.
20.Sam Bradford STL vs. Phi
Note: He's been getting pumped up some because Josh McDaniels is his coordinator. But, even if that will have the desired effect, how quickly will it happen? Probably not this weekend against the Eagles.
21.Colt McCoy CLE vs. Cin
22.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at KC
23.*Donovan McNabb MIN at SD
Note: (Wrist) Listed as probable following Friday's practice.
24.*Kerry Collins IND at Hou
Note: Officially the starter with Peyton Manning declared out. For what it's worth, he's had big games against the Texans in the past. Also for what it's worth, the Texans made major overhauls on defense this offseason.
25.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Pit
26.Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Jac
27.Chad Henne MIA vs. NE
28.*Matt Cassel KC vs. Buf
Note: Full participation in practice on Friday - listed as probable.
29.*Luke McCown JAC vs. Ten
Note: Starting now that David Garrard has been cut.
30.Tarvaris Jackson SEA at SF
31.Andy Dalton CIN at Cle
32.Cam Newton CAR at Ari
33.*Peyton Manning IND at Hou
Note: Manning did have that additional procedure and is out at least 2-to-3 months.

Running Backs

1.Adrian Peterson MIN at SD
2.Jamaal Charles KC vs. Buf
3.LeSean McCoy PHI at StL
4.Darren McFadden OAK at Den
5.Frank Gore SF vs. Sea
6.Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Was
7.Chris Johnson TEN at Jac
8.Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Bal
9.Michael Turner ATL at Chi
10.*Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Ten
Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice, but for non-injury-related reasons.
11.*Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Cin
Note: (Back) Not on Wednesday's injury report.
12.*Matt Forte CHI vs. Atl
Note: Slight bump up with the news that Marion Barber is out with a calf injury.
13.LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Det
14.Ryan Mathews SD vs. Min
15.DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ari
16.Chris Wells ARZ vs. Car
17.Ray Rice BAL vs. Pit
18.Steven Jackson STL vs. Phi
19.Jahvid Best DET at TB
20.Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Dal
21.Felix Jones DAL at NYJ
22.Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Oak
23.Tim Hightower WAS vs. NYG
24.Mark Ingram NO at GB
25.*Derrick Ward HOU vs. Ind
Note: Arian Foster is officially inactive - moving him up some, though I think this will be a timeshare.
26.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Mia
Note: Might get more carries than customary with Ridley and Vereen both listed as questionable.
27.Cedric Benson CIN at Cle
28.Fred Jackson BUF at KC
29.Reggie Bush MIA vs. NE
30.Joseph Addai IND at Hou
31.Mike Tolbert SD vs. Min
32.*Ben Tate HOU vs. Ind
Note: Derrick Ward is getting more snaps than Tate in practice and is ahead of him on the depth chart.
33.*Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF
Note: (Ankle) Returned to practice Wednesday.
34.Brandon Jacobs NYG at Was
35.Pierre Thomas NO at GB
36.*Ryan Grant GB vs. NO
Note: Grant and James Starks are officially part of a timeshare for the Pack.
37.Jonathan Stewart CAR at Ari
38.*James Starks GB vs. NO
Note: Starks and Ryan Grant will share carries somewhat evenly Thursday night.
39.Michael Bush OAK at Den
40.Roy Helu Jr. WAS vs. NYG
41.Willis McGahee DEN vs. Oak
42.C.J. Spiller BUF at KC
43.Jerome Harrison DET at TB
44.Ronnie Brown PHI at StL
45.Delone Carter IND at Hou
Note: Officially listed on the depth chart as Joseph Addai's backup, ahead of Donald Brown.
46.Deji Karim JAC vs. Ten
47.Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Cin
48.Jason Snelling ATL at Chi
49.Kendall Hunter SF vs. Sea
50.LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ vs. Dal
51.Cadillac Williams STL vs. Phi
52.*Bernard Scott CIN at Cle
Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday.
53.Thomas Jones KC vs. Buf
54.DeMarco Murray DAL at NYJ
55.Danny Woodhead NE at Mia
56.*Jamie Harper TEN at Jac
Note: Could be Chris Johnson's backup if Javon Ringer's back woes persist.
57.Darren Sproles NO at GB
58.Alex Green GB vs. NO
59.Justin Forsett SEA at SF
60.Ricky Williams BAL vs. Pit
61.Isaac Redman PIT at Bal
Note: Will get one series each half.
62.*Daniel Thomas MIA vs. NE
Note: Listed as questionable with a sore hamstring - that the Dolphins re-signed Larry Johnson doesn't bode well.
63.*Stevan Ridley NE at Mia
Note: (Ankle) Listed as questionable for Monday night.
64.Leon Washington SEA at SF
65.*Tashard Choice DAL at NYJ
Note: (Knee) Listed as probable.
66.Armond Smith CLE vs. Cin
Note: Potential change-of-pace back for the Browns.
67.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at Chi
68.*Ryan Torain WAS vs. NYG
Note: Still limited in practice Wednesday with a hand injury. Limited again Friday - listed as questionable.
69.Mike Goodson CAR at Ari
70.Anthony Allen BAL vs. Pit
71.Dexter McCluster KC vs. Buf
72.Toby Gerhart MIN at SD
73.Kahlil Bell CHI vs. Atl
74.Donald Brown IND at Hou
75.Chester Taylor ARZ vs. Car
76.Maurice Morris DET at TB
77.Danny Ware NYG at Was
78.*Larry Johnson MIA vs. NE
Note: Re-signed after getting cut by the Dolphins in the wake of Daniel Thomas' hamstring injury.
79.Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Dal
80.Keiland Williams DET at TB
81.Anthony Dixon SF vs. Sea
82.Jerious Norwood STL vs. Phi
83.*Javon Ringer TEN at Jac
Note: (Hip/Back) Held out of Friday's practice, probably won't play.
84.*Shane Vereen NE at Mia
Note: (Ankle) Listed as questionable - one of 13 Patriots listed as such.
85.*Arian Foster HOU vs. Ind
Note: Officially inactive.
86.*Marion Barber CHI vs. Atl
Note: Out with a calf injury this week. Khalil Bell will be Matt Forte's backup.

Wide Receivers

1.Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ind
2.Calvin Johnson DET at TB
3.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Car
4.Hakeem Nicks NYG at Was
5.Vincent Jackson SD vs. Min
6.Mike Williams TB vs. Det
7.*Roddy White ATL at Chi
Note: (Thigh) Full practice Wednesday.
8.Brandon Lloyd DEN vs. Oak
9.Greg Jennings GB vs. NO
Note: How much will Finley's return affect his targets? Given Finley's nagging injuries this summer, maybe not much initially.
10.Mike Wallace PIT at Bal
11.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. NE
12.*Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Buf
Note: Hurt the most if Cassel can't go.
13.DeSean Jackson PHI at StL
14.Marques Colston NO at GB
15.*Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Pit
Note: Had his knee wrapped during the Ravens' final preseason game, which he sat out, but he insisted that the wrap was for comfort.
16.Percy Harvin MIN at SD
17.Santana Moss WAS vs. NYG
18.Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Dal
19.Mario Manningham NYG at Was
20.Steve Johnson BUF at KC
21.Reggie Wayne IND at Hou
Note: We already are lower than most on Wayne, so we might not downgrade as much now due to the Manning situation. But still, another downgrade might be in order.
22.Dez Bryant DAL at NYJ
23.Mike Thomas JAC vs. Ten
Note: Just lost his starting quarterback.
24.*Wes Welker NE at Mia
Note: (Neck) Able to practice Monday - but how much?
25.*Jeremy Maclin PHI at StL
Note: He'll be back, but will he get a full set of plays? Full practice slate Wednesday.
26.*Miles Austin DAL at NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Limited again in Friday's practice, yet listed as probable.
27.Mike Sims-Walker STL vs. Phi
28.Chad Ochocinco NE at Mia
Note: Apparently having a hard time picking up the Pats' offense.
29.Earl Bennett CHI vs. Atl
30.*Kenny Britt TEN at Jac
Note: (Hamstring) Will be turned loose in Week 1 despite being limited all preseason.
31.Julio Jones ATL at Chi
32.*Austin Collie IND at Hou
Note: (Foot) Listed as questionable despite being a full participant in practice all week. Remember, in Colts land, questionable can mean anything.
33.*Steve Smith CAR at Ari
Note: Recovered from an early hand injury.
34.*Lee Evans BAL vs. Pit
Note: (Foot/ankle) Practiced on Monday and said that he'll be ready to go in Week 1. Not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
35.Braylon Edwards SF vs. Sea
36.A.J. Green CIN at Cle
37.Malcom Floyd SD vs. Min
38.Jacoby Ford OAK at Den
Note: Moved up some with the news that Louis Murphy is out. Same with rookie Denarius Moore.
39.Greg Little CLE vs. Cin
40.*Plaxico Burress NYJ vs. Dal
Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.
41.*Robert Meachem NO at GB
Note: Slight bump up with Lance Moore out.
42.Hines Ward PIT at Bal
43.Deion Branch NE at Mia
44.Mike Williams SEA at SF
Note: More targets but more coverage with Sidney Rice doubtful.
45.Johnny Knox CHI vs. Atl
46.Donald Driver GB vs. NO
47.Pierre Garcon IND at Hou
48.Danny Amendola STL vs. Phi
49.*Nate Burleson DET at TB
Note: (Elbow) Not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
50.Roy Williams CHI vs. Atl
51.Jordy Nelson GB vs. NO
52.Davone Bess MIA vs. NE
53.*Derrick Mason NYJ vs. Dal
Note: Sore left knee.
54.Arrelious Benn TB vs. Det
55.*Steve Breaston KC vs. Buf
Note: (Hamstring) Listed as probable.
56.James Jones GB vs. NO
57.Jerome Simpson CIN at Cle
58.Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Car
Note: Likely #2 receiver for the Cardinals. This is a modest ranking - he has a higher upside.
59.Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. NYG
Note: Starting as the Redskins' number-two receiver ahead of Anthony Armstrong.
60.Jordan Shipley CIN at Cle
61.Kevin Walter HOU vs. Ind
62.*Michael Crabtree SF vs. Sea
Note: (Foot) Will be available, but just how much will he play?
63.Steven Smith PHI at StL
64.Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. NYG
65.*Jon Baldwin KC vs. Buf
Note: The Chiefs' first-round pick has a lot of fight in him.
66.Bernard Berrian MIN at SD
67.*Titus Young DET at TB
Note: Dealing with a hamstring issue.
68.Ben Obomanu SEA at SF
69.Nate Washington TEN at Jac
70.Andre Caldwell CIN at Cle
71.Jacoby Jones HOU vs. Ind
72.Josh Morgan SF vs. Sea
73.Denarius Moore OAK at Den
74.Jerricho Cotchery PIT at Bal
75.Anthony Armstrong WAS vs. NYG
76.Antonio Brown PIT at Bal
Note: Very nice preseason, but at the end of the day, he's still a third receiver for the Steelers, at least for now.
77.Jason Hill JAC vs. Ten
Note: Much like the Bills, someone has to be the #2.
78.Devin Hester CHI vs. Atl
79.Brian Hartline MIA vs. NE
80.Jason Avant PHI at StL
81.Donald Jones BUF at KC
Note: Someone has to be the Bills' #2 receiver - right now it looks to be Jones.
82.Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Bal
83.Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Cin
84.Eddie Royal DEN vs. Oak
85.Devery Henderson NO at GB
86.Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Cin
87.Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Den
88.*Chaz Schilens OAK at Den
Note: Injured his knee during training camp.
89.Harry Douglas ATL at Chi
90.Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Ten
91.Legedu Naanee CAR at Ari
92.Brandon LaFell CAR at Ari
93.Early Doucet ARZ vs. Car
94.Danario Alexander STL vs. Phi
Note: The Rams chose Alexander over Donnie Avery. Roster spot could be in jeopardy when Mark Clayton comes off the PUP list.
95.Jerrel Jernigan NYG at Was
96.Austin Pettis STL vs. Phi
97.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Pit
Note: Early struggles prompted the trade for Lee Evans.
98.*Brandon Tate CIN at Cle
Note: Cut by the Pats, signed by the Bengals.
99.*Sidney Rice SEA at SF
Note: (Shoulder) Downgraded to doubtful.
100.*Anthony Gonzalez IND at Hou
Note: Dealing with a hamstring issue, hasn't played since the first preseason game.
101.*Louis Murphy OAK at Den
Note: (Groin) Ruled out for Week 1, maybe longer.
102.*Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak
Note: (Achilles' tendon) Two months ahead of schedule, thoush I don't suspect he'll be of much value early on this season.
103.*Lance Moore NO at GB
Note: Sat out practice Monday with a groin injury. Ruled out for Thursday's season opener.

Tight Ends

1.Antonio Gates SD vs. Min
Note: Adding in a handful of TE's to the flex rankings.
2.Vernon Davis SF vs. Sea
3.Jason Witten DAL at NYJ
4.Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Ten
Note: Could get a lot of targets this year, with few proven wideouts aside from Mike Thomas.
5.*Jermichael Finley GB vs. NO
Note: (Ankle) Limited participant in Monday's practice. Listed as probable despite earlier limitations in practice this week.
6.Owen Daniels HOU vs. Ind
7.Jimmy Graham NO at GB
8.*Dallas Clark IND at Hou
Note: Coming back from a wrist injury that ended last season, but could be without Manning for a while.
9.*Brandon Pettigrew DET at TB
Note: (Ankle) Not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
10.Aaron Hernandez NE at Mia
11.Jared Cook TEN at Jac
12.Kellen Winslow TB vs. Det
13.*Ben Watson CLE vs. Cin
Note: (Hip) Full practice Friday.
14.Rob Gronkowski NE at Mia
Note: I have him below Hernandez in standard leagues, but he'd be ahead of him in TD-only leagues, though I'm not entirely convinced end zone targets repeat from year-to-year.
15.Tony Gonzalez ATL at Chi
16.Lance Kendricks STL vs. Phi
Note: Trendy sleeper with the Rams - rookie tight ends frequently struggle, so don't overrate what he did in the preseason.
17.Greg Olsen CAR at Ari
Note: Certainly a better situation than in Chicago, but Shockey could take away his targets.
18.Jermaine Gresham CIN at Cle
Note: Bo Scaife was put on IR and Chase Coffman was cut, so all the TE targets are his.
19.Todd Heap ARZ vs. Car
20.Zach Miller SEA at SF
Note: The unquestioned starter for Seattle now that John Carlson is out for the year.
21.*Fred Davis WAS vs. NYG
Note: Could start and be a great one-week option if Cooley can't go this week. Cooley will be active - uncertain just how much action he'll get, though.
22.Dustin Keller NYJ vs. Dal
23.*Chris Cooley WAS vs. NYG
Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Monday - could miss Week 1; if so, Fred Davis could start. Limited in Wednesday's practice. Will be active Sunday.
24.Heath Miller PIT at Bal
25.Ed Dickson BAL vs. Pit
Note: Taking over now that Heap is in Arizona.
26.Brent Celek PHI at StL
27.*Evan Moore CLE vs. Cin
Note: Would likely start and be a red-zone target if Ben Watson can't go.
28.Anthony Fasano MIA vs. NE
29.*Visanthe Shiancoe MIN at SD
Note: Missed the entire preseason with a hamstring issue.
30.Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Pit
31.Leonard Pope KC vs. Buf
Note: Likely KC starter with Moeaki out for the season.
32.Scott Chandler BUF at KC
Note: Win bar bets, impress your friends by being able to name the Bills' starting tight end.
33.Kellen Davis CHI vs. Atl
Note: The Bears' nominal tight end starter, as much as there can be one in a Mike Martz offense.
34.Julius Thomas DEN vs. Oak
Note: Possible starter for the Broncos.
35.Jacob Tamme IND at Hou
36.*Travis Beckum NYG at Was
Note: (Hamstring) Listed as questionable.
37.*Kevin Boss OAK at Den
Note: May sit out the opener with a knee injury. Declared out.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Jamaal Charles KC vs. Buf
2.Adrian Peterson MIN at SD
3.LeSean McCoy PHI at StL
4.Darren McFadden OAK at Den
5.Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ind
6.Calvin Johnson DET at TB
7.*Roddy White ATL at Chi
Note: (Thigh) Full practice Wednesday.
8.Frank Gore SF vs. Sea
9.Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Was
10.Chris Johnson TEN at Jac
11.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Car
12.Hakeem Nicks NYG at Was
13.Vincent Jackson SD vs. Min
14.*Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Ten
Note: Limited in Wednesday's practice, but for non-injury-related reasons.
15.Mike Williams TB vs. Det
16.*Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Cin
Note: (Back) Not on Wednesday's injury report.
17.Ray Rice BAL vs. Pit
18.*Matt Forte CHI vs. Atl
Note: Slight bump up with the news that Marion Barber is out with a calf injury.
19.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. NE
20.Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Bal
21.*Arian Foster HOU vs. Ind
Note: Officially inactive.
22.Brandon Lloyd DEN vs. Oak
23.*Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Pit
Note: Had his knee wrapped during the Ravens' final preseason game, which he sat out, but he insisted that the wrap was for comfort.
24.Greg Jennings GB vs. NO
Note: How much will Finley's return affect his targets? Given Finley's nagging injuries this summer, maybe not much initially.
25.Felix Jones DAL at NYJ
26.Percy Harvin MIN at SD
27.Marques Colston NO at GB
28.DeSean Jackson PHI at StL
29.Mike Wallace PIT at Bal
30.Jahvid Best DET at TB
31.Steven Jackson STL vs. Phi
32.*Dwayne Bowe KC vs. Buf
Note: Hurt the most if Cassel can't go.
33.DeAngelo Williams CAR at Ari
34.Reggie Wayne IND at Hou
Note: We already are lower than most on Wayne, so we might not downgrade as much now due to the Manning situation. But still, another downgrade might be in order.
35.Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Oak
36.*Wes Welker NE at Mia
Note: (Neck) Able to practice Monday - but how much?
37.Ryan Mathews SD vs. Min
38.Michael Turner ATL at Chi
39.LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Det
40.Tim Hightower WAS vs. NYG
41.Chris Wells ARZ vs. Car
42.Reggie Bush MIA vs. NE
43.Mike Thomas JAC vs. Ten
Note: Just lost his starting quarterback.
44.Fred Jackson BUF at KC
45.Santana Moss WAS vs. NYG
46.Antonio Gates SD vs. Min
Note: Adding in a handful of TE's to the flex rankings.
47.*Miles Austin DAL at NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Limited again in Friday's practice, yet listed as probable.
48.Shonn Greene NYJ vs. Dal
49.Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. Dal
50.*Marshawn Lynch SEA at SF
Note: (Ankle) Returned to practice Wednesday.
51.Mike Sims-Walker STL vs. Phi
52.Steve Johnson BUF at KC
53.Joseph Addai IND at Hou
54.Mark Ingram NO at GB
55.Mario Manningham NYG at Was
56.*Jeremy Maclin PHI at StL
Note: He'll be back, but will he get a full set of plays? Full practice slate Wednesday.
57.Vernon Davis SF vs. Sea
58.Chad Ochocinco NE at Mia
Note: Apparently having a hard time picking up the Pats' offense.
59.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Mia
Note: Might get more carries than customary with Ridley and Vereen both listed as questionable.
60.Pierre Thomas NO at GB
61.Cedric Benson CIN at Cle
62.Danny Amendola STL vs. Phi
63.Dez Bryant DAL at NYJ
64.Jason Witten DAL at NYJ
65.*Derrick Ward HOU vs. Ind
Note: Arian Foster is officially inactive - moving him up some, though I think this will be a timeshare.
66.Mike Tolbert SD vs. Min
67.*Ryan Grant GB vs. NO
Note: Grant and James Starks are officially part of a timeshare for the Pack.
68.Earl Bennett CHI vs. Atl
69.*James Starks GB vs. NO
Note: Starks and Ryan Grant will share carries somewhat evenly Thursday night.
70.Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Ten
Note: Could get a lot of targets this year, with few proven wideouts aside from Mike Thomas.
71.*Austin Collie IND at Hou
Note: (Foot) Listed as questionable despite being a full participant in practice all week. Remember, in Colts land, questionable can mean anything.
72.Hines Ward PIT at Bal
73.Jonathan Stewart CAR at Ari
74.Brandon Jacobs NYG at Was
75.*Dallas Clark IND at Hou
Note: Coming back from a wrist injury that ended last season, but could be without Manning for a while.
76.LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ vs. Dal
77.*Ben Tate HOU vs. Ind
Note: Derrick Ward is getting more snaps than Tate in practice and is ahead of him on the depth chart.
78.*Steve Smith CAR at Ari
Note: Recovered from an early hand injury.
79.Roy Helu Jr. WAS vs. NYG
80.C.J. Spiller BUF at KC
81.Jerome Harrison DET at TB
82.Jason Snelling ATL at Chi
83.*Bernard Scott CIN at Cle
Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday.
84.Michael Bush OAK at Den
85.Darren Sproles NO at GB
86.Justin Forsett SEA at SF
87.Julio Jones ATL at Chi
88.Donald Driver GB vs. NO
89.*Daniel Thomas MIA vs. NE
Note: Listed as questionable with a sore hamstring - that the Dolphins re-signed Larry Johnson doesn't bode well.
90.*Lee Evans BAL vs. Pit
Note: (Foot/ankle) Practiced on Monday and said that he'll be ready to go in Week 1. Not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
91.Braylon Edwards SF vs. Sea
92.A.J. Green CIN at Cle
93.Malcom Floyd SD vs. Min
94.Greg Little CLE vs. Cin
95.*Plaxico Burress NYJ vs. Dal
Note: (Ankle) Full practice Wednesday.
96.Davone Bess MIA vs. NE
97.*Robert Meachem NO at GB
Note: Slight bump up with Lance Moore out.
98.Deion Branch NE at Mia
99.Mike Williams SEA at SF
Note: More targets but more coverage with Sidney Rice doubtful.
100.Kendall Hunter SF vs. Sea
101.Pierre Garcon IND at Hou
102.*Nate Burleson DET at TB
Note: (Elbow) Not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
103.Jacoby Ford OAK at Den
Note: Moved up some with the news that Louis Murphy is out. Same with rookie Denarius Moore.
104.Roy Williams CHI vs. Atl
105.*Sidney Rice SEA at SF
Note: (Shoulder) Downgraded to doubtful.

Kickers

1.Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Den
2.Nate Kaeding SD vs. Min
3.Mason Crosby GB vs. NO
4.Stephen Gostkowski NE at Mia
5.Matt Bryant ATL at Chi
6.Alex Henery PHI at StL
7.Rob Bironas TEN at Jac
8.*Lawrence Tynes NYG at Was
Note: (Thigh) Not on the injury report any longer.
9.Neil Rackers HOU vs. Ind
10.David Akers SF vs. Sea
11.Nick Folk NYJ vs. Dal
12.Matt Prater DEN vs. Oak
13.Graham Gano WAS vs. NYG
14.Dan Carpenter MIA vs. NE
15.Adam Vinatieri IND at Hou
16.Josh Brown STL vs. Phi
17.John Kasay NO at GB
18.Jason Hanson DET at TB
19.Robbie Gould CHI vs. Atl
20.Ryan Succop KC vs. Buf
21.Josh Scobee JAC vs. Ten
22.Ryan Longwell MIN at SD
23.Olindo Mare CAR at Ari
24.Dan Bailey DAL at NYJ
25.Connor Barth TB vs. Det
26.Rian Lindell BUF at KC
27.Billy Cundiff BAL vs. Pit
28.Shaun Suisham PIT at Bal
29.Jay Feely ARZ vs. Car
30.Phil Dawson CLE vs. Cin
31.Steven Hauschka SEA at SF
32.Mike Nugent CIN at Cle
33.David Buehler DAL at NYJ
34.Garrett Hartley NO at GB

Defenses

1.Pittsburgh Steelers at Bal
2.San Diego Chargers vs. Min
3.New England Patriots at Mia
4.Arizona Cardinals vs. Car
Note: Home game vs. a team with a rookie QB making his debut.
5.Chicago Bears vs. Atl
6.*New York Jets vs. Dal
Note: Might be able to take advantage of Cowboys offensive line issues.
7.Baltimore Ravens vs. Pit
8.Cleveland Browns vs. Cin
Note: Home game vs. a team with a rookie QB making his debut, part II.
9.San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea
Note: Another sneaky good start.
10.Philadelphia Eagles at StL
11.Green Bay Packers vs. NO
12.*Houston Texans vs. Ind
Note: Improved personnel, different scheme, and oh yeah, no Manning.
13.Detroit Lions at TB
14.Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buf
15.St. Louis Rams vs. Phi
16.Dallas Cowboys at NYJ
17.*New York Giants at Was
Note: Which factor controls - the Giants' secondary injuries, or their great pass rush? Though the latter is affected by Umenyiora's injury.
18.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Det
19.Atlanta Falcons at Chi
20.New Orleans Saints at GB
21.Oakland Raiders at Den
22.Tennessee Titans at Jac
23.Cincinnati Bengals at Cle
24.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ten
25.Washington Redskins vs. NYG
26.Buffalo Bills at KC
27.Miami Dolphins vs. NE
28.Carolina Panthers at Ari
29.Indianapolis Colts at Hou
30.Minnesota Vikings at SD
31.Denver Broncos vs. Oak
32.Seattle Seahawks at SF

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    Jeff Erickson
    Jeff Erickson is a co-founder of RotoWire and the only two-time winner of Baseball Writer of the Year from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He's also in the FSWA Hall of Fame. He roots for the Reds, Bengals, Red Wings, Pacers and Northwestern University (the real NU).
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