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Quarterback
1. | Tom Brady NE at Buf |
2. | Philip Rivers SD vs. KC |
3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Hou |
4. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi |
5. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NYG Note: (Concussion) Evaluated and cleared by a neurosurgeon before practicing Thursday - it looks as if he'll play. The Eagles have to be extra sensitive to this issue, given some of their past history. |
6. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. GB Note: So far the Packers' pass defense has given up a ton of yards. |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET at Min |
8. | Matt Schaub HOU at NO |
9. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Jac Note: OK, I'm sold. If he stays healthy, chances are Newton will be in my top 10 the rest of the season. (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
10. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. NE Note: One consequence of the Patriots' hurry-up offense and them putting so many scores on the board is that opposing QBs are also getting their yards. |
11. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ind Note: Appeared to injure his knee but was ok after the game. Full participant in practice, won't wear a knee brace. |
12. | Rex Grossman WAS at Dal |
13. | *Matt Ryan ATL at TB Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Thursday. |
14. | *Mark Sanchez NYJ at Oak Note: Bruised his arm on a big hit late but shouldn't be a threat to not play. (Elbow) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
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Quarterback
1. | Tom Brady NE at Buf |
2. | Philip Rivers SD vs. KC |
3. | Drew Brees NO vs. Hou |
4. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi |
5. | *Michael Vick PHI vs. NYG Note: (Concussion) Evaluated and cleared by a neurosurgeon before practicing Thursday - it looks as if he'll play. The Eagles have to be extra sensitive to this issue, given some of their past history. |
6. | Jay Cutler CHI vs. GB Note: So far the Packers' pass defense has given up a ton of yards. |
7. | Matthew Stafford DET at Min |
8. | Matt Schaub HOU at NO |
9. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Jac Note: OK, I'm sold. If he stays healthy, chances are Newton will be in my top 10 the rest of the season. (Ankle) Full practice Thursday. |
10. | Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. NE Note: One consequence of the Patriots' hurry-up offense and them putting so many scores on the board is that opposing QBs are also getting their yards. |
11. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Ind Note: Appeared to injure his knee but was ok after the game. Full participant in practice, won't wear a knee brace. |
12. | Rex Grossman WAS at Dal |
13. | *Matt Ryan ATL at TB Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Thursday. |
14. | *Mark Sanchez NYJ at Oak Note: Bruised his arm on a big hit late but shouldn't be a threat to not play. (Elbow) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
15. | Kevin Kolb ARZ at Sea |
16. | *Tony Romo DAL vs. Was Note: Fractured rib, punctured lung, but hey, it was only one fractured rib, right? The fact that he plays on Monday night gives him more time to heal, but gives us less time to react. Did not practice Thursday, and set to have a CT scan to check on the progress of his lung. |
17. | Colt McCoy CLE vs. Mia |
18. | Kyle Orton DEN at Ten Note: The fact that Tim Tebow got reps at wide receiver gives Orton extra job security. |
19. | Joe Flacco BAL at StL Note: Disappointing game against the Titans last week; now gets the Rams, who are no cakewalk. |
20. | Josh Freeman TB vs. Atl Note: Came on strong over the second half after a miserable first half. |
21. | Sam Bradford STL vs. Bal Note: Connected well with Sims-Walker and Alexander on Monday night. Other receivers? Not-so-much. |
22. | Eli Manning NYG at Phi Note: Eli was shaky, his offensive line was pretty poor in pass protection, and more receivers keep dropping like flies. |
23. | Matt Hasselbeck TEN vs. Den |
24. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. SF Note: Dalton threw down field more often after falling behind. |
25. | Chad Henne MIA at Cle Note: Went back to being Chad Henne last week against the Texans. |
26. | Tarvaris Jackson SEA vs. Ari |
27. | *Alex Smith SF at Cin Note: Sustained a low-grade concussion last week but played through it. He's been cleared to play this week. |
28. | Donovan McNabb MIN vs. Det Note: Improved his YPA by a whole 5.0 yards last week! Oh, wait ... |
29. | *Jason Campbell OAK vs. NYJ Note: Limited participation in Wednesday's practice with a left foot injury. |
30. | Kerry Collins IND vs. Pit Note: No fumbles, but in a way, this was an even worse performance by Collins - only 5.0 yards per attempt, at home. (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. |
31. | *Matt Cassel KC at SD Note: When do we stop blaming the reliability of Cassel's targets and start blaming Cassel himself? Maybe that finger injury is lingering. |
32. | *Jon Kitna DAL vs. Was Note: If we knew for certain that Romo couldn't go, Kitna would rank around 20 or so. |
33. | *Blaine Gabbert JAC at Car Note: Named the starter for Week 3's game against the Panthers. |
34. | *Mike Kafka PHI vs. NYG Note: With Vick practicing Thursday, Kafka seems unlikely to play. Thus, time to get in a gratuitous Kafka quote: In man's struggle against the world, bet on the world. |
Running Backs
1. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det |
2. | Ray Rice BAL at StL |
3. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Den Note: This week is the payoff week for those who took a chance on Johnson in their early drafts. Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday due to general soreness. |
4. | *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG Note: Suffered a minor hand injury Sunday night. |
5. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Ind |
6. | Michael Turner ATL at TB |
7. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Car Note: Three catches last week - progress! Too bad they have a grease fire going at quarterback. |
8. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. NYJ |
9. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Atl Note: Exploded in the second half. Maybe the Bucs will use him sooner this week? |
10. | Ben Tate HOU at NO Note: In line for more action this week thanks to Foster's hamstring tightness. Working on the assumption that Foster does not play. |
11. | Frank Gore SF at Cin |
12. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. NE |
13. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Phi Note: Pretty even distribution of carries with Brandon Jacobs - Bradshaw was effect, but we were hoping for a lot more Monday night. |
14. | *Chris Wells ARZ at Sea Note: Aargh, limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. |
15. | Matt Forte CHI vs. GB |
16. | Jahvid Best DET at Min |
17. | Tim Hightower WAS at Dal |
18. | *Cedric Benson CIN vs. SF Note: Three game suspension, but apparently will be allowed to play this week while he appeals. |
19. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Hou |
20. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. KC |
21. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Buf Note: Got 17 carries to Woodhead's four last week. |
22. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Jac Note: Just five carries in a close game? Ugh... They spent all that money, they have to use him at some point, right? |
23. | *Daniel Thomas MIA at Cle Note: Welcome back from fantasy purgatory. That the Dolphins released Larry Johnson (again) indicates their confidence in Thomas' health. |
24. | *Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Mia Note: STARTING WITH Peyton Hillis OUT. |
25. | James Starks GB at Chi Note: Clearly the better Packer running back, though Grant is still getting some carries too. |
26. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Oak Note: One short touchdown salvaged an otherwise awful day, despite getting more carries. |
27. | *Steven Jackson STL vs. Bal Note: Sat out last week with a quad injury, day-to-day for this week.LImited participant Thursday, game-time decision. |
28. | *Willis McGahee DEN at Ten Note: Obviously a significant downgrade if Moreno can play. |
29. | *Mike Tolbert SD vs. KC Note: Stuffed at the goalline and had an incomphrensible fumble against the Pats, but also had eight catches.Missed practice Thursday with a calf injury. |
30. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Jac |
31. | Joseph Addai IND vs. Pit |
32. | Brandon Jacobs NYG at Phi |
33. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari |
34. | Michael Bush OAK vs. NYJ |
35. | *Thomas Jones KC at SD Note: As badly as I want to ignore Thomas Jones, the universe keeps pulling me back in. |
36. | *Knowshon Moreno DEN at Ten Note: Inactive last week due to his hamstring injury. Practiced Wednesday and Thursday. |
37. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was Note: Even if Felix Jones plays, Murray should get more action this week. |
38. | Ryan Grant GB at Chi |
39. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Hou |
40. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Hou Note: Eight catches and a disputed touchdown reception last week against the Bears. |
41. | Roy Helu Jr. WAS at Dal Note: Looked great nearly every time he touched the ball. |
42. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. NE Note: Might get used more in the passing game. |
43. | *Dexter McCluster KC at SD Note: The upside play in Charles' absence, but we can't always trust Todd Haley to conclude the same. |
44. | Delone Carter IND vs. Pit Note: Inching closer to Addai, but not in the game on passing downs. |
45. | *Reggie Bush MIA at Cle Note: Only six carries to 17 for Daniel Thomas last week. Listed with a groin problem, but practiced Wednesday. |
46. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. Was Note: Separated/Dislocated shoulder, depending upon your source. The Cowboys are hopeful that he can play Monday night. Did not practice Thursday. |
47. | Javon Ringer TEN vs. Den Note: The clear handcuff now for Chris Johnson - coach Munchak indicated he wanted to get more carries for Ringer. |
48. | LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Oak |
49. | Danny Woodhead NE at Buf |
50. | Jason Snelling ATL at TB |
51. | Earnest Graham TB vs. Atl |
52. | Deji Karim JAC at Car |
53. | Isaac Redman PIT at Ind Note: More than just a token backup, Redman receives real reps from the Steelers. |
54. | Ricky Williams BAL at StL |
55. | *Tashard Choice DAL vs. Was Note: Saw some action last week, and now Felix Jones is hurt. |
56. | Justin Forsett SEA vs. Ari |
57. | Ronnie Brown PHI vs. NYG |
58. | *Armond Smith CLE vs. Mia Note: Could get more action this week backing up Hardesty, with Hillis out. |
59. | Jerious Norwood STL vs. Bal |
60. | Stevan Ridley NE at Buf |
61. | *Cadillac Williams STL vs. Bal Note: Ran more like an Oldsmobile Monday night, especially on his blown lateral. Now dealing with a hamstring injury. Didn't practice Thursday. |
62. | Keiland Williams DET at Min Note: Got more carries than Harrison did, albeit in garbage time. |
63. | Jerome Harrison DET at Min |
64. | Chester Taylor ARZ at Sea |
65. | Maurice Morris DET at Min |
66. | *Bernard Scott CIN vs. SF Note: Scott just wants a bit part in your life. Might have a three-game stretch to start if the NFL upholds Benson's suspension. |
67. | *Le'Ron McClain KC at SD Note: Potential goal line option for the Chiefs, assuming they ever get there. |
68. | Kendall Hunter SF at Cin Note: Not getting any carries as Gore's backup. |
69. | Leon Washington SEA vs. Ari |
70. | Jamie Harper TEN vs. Den |
71. | Mike Goodson CAR vs. Jac |
72. | Anthony Allen BAL at StL |
73. | Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Det |
74. | Kahlil Bell CHI vs. GB |
75. | Lance Ball DEN at Ten |
76. | Jacquizz Rodgers ATL at TB |
77. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Oak |
78. | Ryan Torain WAS at Dal Note: Once again didn't see the field - clear third string right now. |
79. | Donald Brown IND vs. Pit |
80. | *Arian Foster HOU at NO Note: Aggravated his hamstring injury and didn't run with the team Monday. Even if he plays, he's in a clear timeshare situation with Ben Tate. Limited participant Thursday, doesn't seem likely to play. |
81. | *Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Mia Note: OUT WITH STREP THROAT |
82. | *Alex Green GB at Chi |
83. | *Shane Vereen NE at Buf |
84. | *Marion Barber CHI vs. GB |
85. | *Derrick Ward HOU at NO Note: (Ankle) Doubtful to play. |
86. | *Jamaal Charles KC at SD Note: Out for the season with a quad injury, thanks to a first-down marker. |
Wide Receivers
1. | Andre Johnson HOU at NO |
2. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea |
3. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. Den Note: (Quad) Full practice Thursday after feeling some soreness at the end of Wednesday's practice. |
4. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Cle |
5. | Greg Jennings GB at Chi |
6. | Mike Wallace PIT at Ind |
7. | Wes Welker NE at Buf |
8. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. KC Note: Don't make snap judgments after one bad game, part eleventy thousand. Did not practice Thursday, apparently for rest reasons. |
9. | Calvin Johnson DET at Min Note: So far the Vikes have shut down two #1 receivers in Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams - might be harder against Calvin, but maybe ratchet down your expectations one notch. (Ankle) Returned to practice Thursday. |
10. | Mike Williams TB vs. Atl Note: Don't panic - the Vikes rolled their coverage toward Williams, but not every team can pull that off. |
11. | *Roddy White ATL at TB Note: Won't have to face Asomugha this week. (knee) Limited in practice Thursday, as was Matt Ryan. |
12. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Jac |
13. | *Dwayne Bowe KC at SD Note: With Charles out, Bowe could get a sick number of targets each week. |
14. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NYG |
15. | Santana Moss WAS at Dal |
16. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. NE Note: Playing through a nagging groin injury. Practiced Thursday - running routes. |
17. | Mike Sims-Walker STL vs. Bal Note: Established himself as Bradford's go-to guy. |
18. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG Note: Injured wrist and buttocks on Sunday night. |
19. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Phi Note: (Knee) Early touchdown catch saved an otherwise poor day. |
20. | *Brandon Lloyd DEN at Ten Note: (Groin) Full practice Thursday, looks like he'll play. |
21. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Pit |
22. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was Note: (Quad) Likely to return and be the #1 target with Austin out. Did not practice Thursday - remember, with a Monday night game, this is the equivalent of missing a Wednesday practice. Still, this isn't promising, and Friday's practice now becomes hugely important. |
23. | Deion Branch NE at Buf |
24. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Hou |
25. | *Percy Harvin MIN vs. Det Note: Missed practice Thursday with an illness, not migraine-related. |
26. | Mike Thomas JAC at Car |
27. | Anquan Boldin BAL at StL |
28. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ at Oak Note: Avoided aggravating his knee/quad injuries. (Quad) Limited Thursday. |
29. | Julio Jones ATL at TB |
30. | Davone Bess MIA at Cle |
31. | *Mario Manningham NYG at Phi Note: Left Monday night's game with a concussion. Didn't practice Thursday - seems unlikely to play. |
32. | Nate Burleson DET at Min |
33. | Devery Henderson NO vs. Hou |
34. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. SF Note: (Toe) Limited in practice Thursday. |
35. | *Chad Ochocinco NE at Buf Note: Could have an expanded role this week with Hernandez out. Nice buy-low target. |
36. | *Plaxico Burress NYJ at Oak Note: Hardly used last week - the game was a blowout and he had a sore ankle. |
37. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
38. | Eric Decker DEN at Ten Note: Monster game against the Bengals and will be here to stay with Royal out. |
39. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. Bal Note: Four catches for 52 yards on Monday night. Behind Sims-Walker in the pecking order, maybe not Alexander though, as he had eight targets. |
40. | Austin Collie IND vs. Pit Note: Ten targets last week, but only three catches for 24 yards. |
41. | *Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Was Note: Could be the #2 receiver with Austin out. |
42. | Johnny Knox CHI vs. GB |
43. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Dal |
44. | Early Doucet ARZ at Sea |
45. | Hines Ward PIT at Ind |
46. | *Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Practiced Thursday. |
47. | *David Nelson BUF vs. NE Note: Likely the slot receiver for the Bills the rest of the season with Roscoe Parrish out for the season. |
48. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. NYJ Note: Sometimes the preseason matters. Might have to face Revis this week, though. |
49. | Mike Williams SEA vs. Ari |
50. | Pierre Garcon IND vs. Pit |
51. | *Roy Williams CHI vs. GB Note: (Groin) Full practice Thursday. |
52. | Derrick Mason NYJ at Oak |
53. | Arrelious Benn TB vs. Atl Note: Only one catch, but it was good for a touchdown. |
54. | Nate Washington TEN vs. Den |
55. | Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Ind |
56. | *Sidney Rice SEA vs. Ari Note: Has a torn labrum in his shoulder, hoping to avoid surgery. Full practice Wednesday and Thursday. Good news for once. |
57. | Preston Parker TB vs. Atl Note: Six catches for 98 yards against the Vikes. Could start to free up room for Williams to roam. |
58. | Devin Hester CHI vs. GB |
59. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ind |
60. | Titus Young DET at Min Note: Seven targets against the Chiefs. |
61. | *Patrick Crayton SD vs. KC Note: Taking first-team reps in practice with Malcom Floyd out. |
62. | Greg Little CLE vs. Mia |
63. | *Jesse Holley DAL vs. Was Note: Emerged late in the game, with three catches, including the game-changer in overtime. |
64. | Brian Hartline MIA at Cle |
65. | Brandon LaFell CAR vs. Jac |
66. | James Jones GB at Chi |
67. | *Michael Crabtree SF at Cin Note: Expected to return this week after sitting out with a foot injury. We'll move him up once he practices fully. Likely active this week. |
68. | *Andre Caldwell CIN vs. SF Note: Should get a lot more targets this week. Shipley is out for the year, and now Jerome Simpson's status is up in smoke. |
69. | Andre Roberts ARZ at Sea |
70. | Donald Driver GB at Chi |
71. | *Lance Moore NO vs. Hou Note: (Groin) Full participant in practice this week. |
72. | Donald Jones BUF vs. NE |
73. | Danario Alexander STL vs. Bal |
74. | Anthony Armstrong WAS at Dal |
75. | Chaz Schilens OAK vs. NYJ |
76. | Steve Breaston KC at SD Note: Only four targets so far this season. So much for adding a viable #2 receiver. |
77. | Adrian Arrington NO vs. Hou |
78. | Josh Morgan SF at Cin |
79. | Ben Obomanu SEA vs. Ari |
80. | *Victor Cruz NYG at Phi Note: Could get some play if Manningham and Hixon can't go. |
81. | Jason Avant PHI vs. NYG |
82. | Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Mia |
83. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ari |
84. | Harry Douglas ATL at TB |
85. | *Greg Salas STL vs. Bal Note: Not such a great week - dropped passes and a muffed punt. Sore ribs, but full practice Thursday. |
86. | Steven Smith PHI vs. NYG |
87. | Derek Hagan OAK vs. NYJ |
88. | Matt Willis DEN at Ten |
89. | Legedu Naanee CAR vs. Jac |
90. | Austin Pettis STL vs. Bal |
91. | Cecil Shorts JAC at Car |
92. | *Jerome Simpson CIN vs. SF Note: When you absolutely need to ship 2.5 pounds of weed overnight, pro-tip: don't use Nate Newton Express. Status for Sunday uncertain, but he had to miss Thursday's practice. |
93. | *Jacoby Jones HOU at NO Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. |
94. | *Malcom Floyd SD vs. KC Note: Left with a groin strain in the second quarter. If he has to sit, Patrick Crayton might become viable. Did not practice Thursday. |
95. | *Earl Bennett CHI vs. GB Note: Suffered a chest bruise early in the loss to the Saints. Did not practice Wednesday. |
96. | *Lee Evans BAL at StL Note: The Ravens are contemplating sitting Evans because of his nagging ankle injury. Perhaps him being able to play last week isn't good inspiration for Cam Newton. |
97. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. NYJ Note: Game-day scratch last week. (Knee) Taking it slow in practice Thursday. |
98. | *Jason Hill JAC at Car Note: (Hip) Limited in Thursday's practice. |
99. | *Kevin Walter HOU at NO Note: Sat out last week with a collarbone injury, might be able to return this week. |
100. | *Jon Baldwin KC at SD |
101. | *Louis Murphy OAK vs. NYJ Note: (Groin) Out again this week. |
102. | *Jacoby Ford OAK vs. NYJ Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. |
103. | *Jerricho Cotchery PIT at Ind |
104. | *Braylon Edwards SF at Cin Note: Right knee sprain. Out several weeks after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus. |
105. | *Eddie Royal DEN at Ten Note: Out two-to-four weeks with a groin injury. |
106. | *Marques Colston NO vs. Hou Note: (Collarbone) Reminder that he's still out. |
107. | *Miles Austin DAL vs. Was Note: (Hamstring) Out until Oct. 16. At least he went out on his shield, like a gladiator. |
108. | *Danny Amendola STL vs. Bal Note: (Elbow) Won't practice again this week, though he seems to be healing quickly. |
109. | *Domenik Hixon NYG at Phi Note: Highlight reel touchdown catch, but aggravated his knee injury. Another torn ACL - sigh... |
110. | *Jordan Shipley CIN vs. SF Note: Torn ACL, out for the season. |
Tight Ends
1. | *Jason Witten DAL vs. Was Note: Practiced Thursday but has sore ribs and is wearing a protective vest. |
2. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Buf Note: Top five tight end with Hernandez out. |
3. | Jermichael Finley GB at Chi |
4. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Hou |
5. | Vernon Davis SF at Cin |
6. | Fred Davis WAS at Dal |
7. | Dustin Keller NYJ at Oak |
8. | *Antonio Gates SD vs. KC Note: Shut out by the Patriots. Don't look for the Chiefs to be able to repeat that feat. (Foot) Aargh - didn't practice Thursday. Maybe it wasn't just the Patriots taking Gates away from the Bolts. |
9. | Owen Daniels HOU at NO Note: Didn't have the huge game we expected. |
10. | *Dallas Clark IND vs. Pit Note: Four of his eight targets and his TD came in garbage time last week. (Foot) Returned to practice Thursday. |
11. | *Marcedes Lewis JAC at Car Note: Sat out last week with a calf injury. Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
12. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Mia |
13. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at TB |
14. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. SF |
15. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Atl |
16. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Jac |
17. | *Tony Scheffler DET at Min Note: Scored again for the second week in a row. Could get a lot of targets this week if Pettigrew can't go. |
18. | Evan Moore CLE vs. Mia |
19. | Lance Kendricks STL vs. Bal Note: Just two catches on nine targets so far this season. |
20. | Ed Dickson BAL at StL |
21. | Jeremy Shockey CAR vs. Jac |
22. | Scott Chandler BUF vs. NE Note: Scored again, but only four targets for the game. |
23. | Jeff King ARZ at Sea Note: Touchdowns in consecutive weeks. |
24. | Jared Cook TEN vs. Den |
25. | Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. Det |
26. | *Brent Celek PHI vs. NYG Note: Dealing with a back strain. Full participant in practice. |
27. | *Travis Beckum NYG at Phi Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Thursday - with all of the Giants' receiver injuries, Beckum's status takes on more urgency. |
28. | *Kevin Boss OAK vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Full practice Wednesday, should make his Raiders debut. |
29. | Zach Miller JAC at Car |
30. | Todd Heap ARZ at Sea |
31. | *Daniel Fells DEN at Ten Note: Job security, for whatever it's worth, with Julius Thomas out. |
32. | *Chris Cooley WAS at Dal Note: (Knee) Shut out, while Fred Davis went off. The changing of the guard is on. |
33. | Dennis Pitta BAL at StL |
34. | Heath Miller PIT at Ind |
35. | Anthony Fasano MIA at Cle |
36. | Zach Miller SEA vs. Ari |
37. | Jake Ballard NYG at Phi |
38. | Leonard Pope KC at SD |
39. | Kellen Davis CHI vs. GB |
40. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Min Note: Minor shoulder injury last week. More concerning is the targets that Scheffler is getting. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
41. | Jacob Tamme IND vs. Pit |
42. | *Aaron Hernandez NE at Buf Note: Out 1-2 weeks with an MCL strain. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1. | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Det |
2. | Ray Rice BAL at StL |
3. | Chris Johnson TEN vs. Den Note: This week is the payoff week for those who took a chance on Johnson in their early drafts. Returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday due to general soreness. |
4. | Andre Johnson HOU at NO |
5. | *LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG Note: Suffered a minor hand injury Sunday night. |
6. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Sea |
7. | *Kenny Britt TEN vs. Den Note: (Quad) Full practice Thursday after feeling some soreness at the end of Wednesday's practice. |
8. | *Roddy White ATL at TB Note: Won't have to face Asomugha this week. (knee) Limited in practice Thursday, as was Matt Ryan. |
9. | Brandon Marshall MIA at Cle |
10. | Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Car Note: Three catches last week - progress! Too bad they have a grease fire going at quarterback. |
11. | Darren McFadden OAK vs. NYJ |
12. | Frank Gore SF at Cin |
13. | Wes Welker NE at Buf |
14. | Steve Smith CAR vs. Jac |
15. | Greg Jennings GB at Chi |
16. | Mike Wallace PIT at Ind |
17. | Vincent Jackson SD vs. KC Note: Don't make snap judgments after one bad game, part eleventy thousand. Did not practice Thursday, apparently for rest reasons. |
18. | Ben Tate HOU at NO Note: In line for more action this week thanks to Foster's hamstring tightness. Working on the assumption that Foster does not play. |
19. | Calvin Johnson DET at Min Note: So far the Vikes have shut down two #1 receivers in Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams - might be harder against Calvin, but maybe ratchet down your expectations one notch. (Ankle) Returned to practice Thursday. |
20. | Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Ind |
21. | Michael Turner ATL at TB |
22. | Fred Jackson BUF vs. NE |
23. | Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Phi Note: Pretty even distribution of carries with Brandon Jacobs - Bradshaw was effect, but we were hoping for a lot more Monday night. |
24. | Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NYG |
25. | *Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Mia Note: OUT WITH STREP THROAT |
26. | Matt Forte CHI vs. GB |
27. | Mike Williams TB vs. Atl Note: Don't panic - the Vikes rolled their coverage toward Williams, but not every team can pull that off. |
28. | *Dwayne Bowe KC at SD Note: With Charles out, Bowe could get a sick number of targets each week. |
29. | *Dez Bryant DAL vs. Was Note: (Quad) Likely to return and be the #1 target with Austin out. Did not practice Thursday - remember, with a Monday night game, this is the equivalent of missing a Wednesday practice. Still, this isn't promising, and Friday's practice now becomes hugely important. |
30. | Jahvid Best DET at Min |
31. | *Chris Wells ARZ at Sea Note: Aargh, limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. |
32. | LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Atl Note: Exploded in the second half. Maybe the Bucs will use him sooner this week? |
33. | Santana Moss WAS at Dal |
34. | *Steve Johnson BUF vs. NE Note: Playing through a nagging groin injury. Practiced Thursday - running routes. |
35. | Tim Hightower WAS at Dal |
36. | Ryan Mathews SD vs. KC |
37. | *DeAngelo Williams CAR vs. Jac Note: Just five carries in a close game? Ugh... They spent all that money, they have to use him at some point, right? |
38. | *Antonio Gates SD vs. KC Note: Shut out by the Patriots. Don't look for the Chiefs to be able to repeat that feat. (Foot) Aargh - didn't practice Thursday. Maybe it wasn't just the Patriots taking Gates away from the Bolts. |
39. | *Jason Witten DAL vs. Was Note: Practiced Thursday but has sore ribs and is wearing a protective vest. |
40. | Reggie Wayne IND vs. Pit |
41. | *Mike Tolbert SD vs. KC Note: Stuffed at the goalline and had an incomphrensible fumble against the Pats, but also had eight catches.Missed practice Thursday with a calf injury. |
42. | Mike Sims-Walker STL vs. Bal Note: Established himself as Bradford's go-to guy. |
43. | *DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG Note: Injured wrist and buttocks on Sunday night. |
44. | *Hakeem Nicks NYG at Phi Note: (Knee) Early touchdown catch saved an otherwise poor day. |
45. | Deion Branch NE at Buf |
46. | Mike Thomas JAC at Car |
47. | *Rob Gronkowski NE at Buf Note: Top five tight end with Hernandez out. |
48. | Jermichael Finley GB at Chi |
49. | *Cedric Benson CIN vs. SF Note: Three game suspension, but apparently will be allowed to play this week while he appeals. |
50. | Mark Ingram NO vs. Hou |
51. | *Jerome Simpson CIN vs. SF Note: When you absolutely need to ship 2.5 pounds of weed overnight, pro-tip: don't use Nate Newton Express. Status for Sunday uncertain, but he had to miss Thursday's practice. |
52. | Robert Meachem NO vs. Hou |
53. | *Brandon Lloyd DEN at Ten Note: (Groin) Full practice Thursday, looks like he'll play. |
54. | *Percy Harvin MIN vs. Det Note: Missed practice Thursday with an illness, not migraine-related. |
55. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE at Buf Note: Got 17 carries to Woodhead's four last week. |
56. | *Reggie Bush MIA at Cle Note: Only six carries to 17 for Daniel Thomas last week. Listed with a groin problem, but practiced Wednesday. |
57. | Shonn Greene NYJ at Oak Note: One short touchdown salvaged an otherwise awful day, despite getting more carries. |
58. | *Daniel Thomas MIA at Cle Note: Welcome back from fantasy purgatory. That the Dolphins released Larry Johnson (again) indicates their confidence in Thomas' health. |
59. | Jimmy Graham NO vs. Hou |
60. | Vernon Davis SF at Cin |
61. | Fred Davis WAS at Dal |
62. | Dustin Keller NYJ at Oak |
63. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Jac |
64. | Anquan Boldin BAL at StL |
65. | *Santonio Holmes NYJ at Oak Note: Avoided aggravating his knee/quad injuries. (Quad) Limited Thursday. |
66. | Joseph Addai IND vs. Pit |
67. | Darren Sproles NO vs. Hou Note: Eight catches and a disputed touchdown reception last week against the Bears. |
68. | Nate Burleson DET at Min |
69. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. SF Note: (Toe) Limited in practice Thursday. |
70. | Julio Jones ATL at TB |
71. | Davone Bess MIA at Cle |
72. | *Mario Manningham NYG at Phi Note: Left Monday night's game with a concussion. Didn't practice Thursday - seems unlikely to play. |
73. | Devery Henderson NO vs. Hou |
74. | *Felix Jones DAL vs. Was Note: Separated/Dislocated shoulder, depending upon your source. The Cowboys are hopeful that he can play Monday night. Did not practice Thursday. |
75. | James Starks GB at Chi Note: Clearly the better Packer running back, though Grant is still getting some carries too. |
76. | Eric Decker DEN at Ten Note: Monster game against the Bengals and will be here to stay with Royal out. |
77. | Brandon Gibson STL vs. Bal Note: Four catches for 52 yards on Monday night. Behind Sims-Walker in the pecking order, maybe not Alexander though, as he had eight targets. |
78. | *Plaxico Burress NYJ at Oak Note: Hardly used last week - the game was a blowout and he had a sore ankle. |
79. | Jordy Nelson GB at Chi |
80. | Austin Collie IND vs. Pit Note: Ten targets last week, but only three catches for 24 yards. |
81. | Johnny Knox CHI vs. GB |
82. | *Willis McGahee DEN at Ten Note: Obviously a significant downgrade if Moreno can play. |
83. | Brandon Jacobs NYG at Phi |
84. | *Chad Ochocinco NE at Buf Note: Could have an expanded role this week with Hernandez out. Nice buy-low target. |
85. | Jabar Gaffney WAS at Dal |
86. | Owen Daniels HOU at NO Note: Didn't have the huge game we expected. |
87. | *Dallas Clark IND vs. Pit Note: Four of his eight targets and his TD came in garbage time last week. (Foot) Returned to practice Thursday. |
88. | Ben Watson CLE vs. Mia |
89. | Tony Gonzalez ATL at TB |
90. | *Arian Foster HOU at NO Note: Aggravated his hamstring injury and didn't run with the team Monday. Even if he plays, he's in a clear timeshare situation with Ben Tate. Limited participant Thursday, doesn't seem likely to play. |
91. | Marshawn Lynch SEA vs. Ari |
92. | Michael Bush OAK vs. NYJ |
93. | *Dexter McCluster KC at SD Note: The upside play in Charles' absence, but we can't always trust Todd Haley to conclude the same. |
94. | Roy Helu Jr. WAS at Dal Note: Looked great nearly every time he touched the ball. |
95. | Pierre Thomas NO vs. Hou |
96. | *C.J. Spiller BUF vs. NE Note: Might get used more in the passing game. |
97. | *Cadillac Williams STL vs. Bal Note: Ran more like an Oldsmobile Monday night, especially on his blown lateral. Now dealing with a hamstring injury. Didn't practice Thursday. |
98. | *DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Was Note: Even if Felix Jones plays, Murray should get more action this week. |
99. | LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Oak |
100. | Early Doucet ARZ at Sea |
101. | Hines Ward PIT at Ind |
102. | *Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Mia Note: (Ankle) Practiced Thursday. |
103. | *David Nelson BUF vs. NE Note: Likely the slot receiver for the Bills the rest of the season with Roscoe Parrish out for the season. |
104. | Denarius Moore OAK vs. NYJ Note: Sometimes the preseason matters. Might have to face Revis this week, though. |
105. | *Brandon Pettigrew DET at Min Note: Minor shoulder injury last week. More concerning is the targets that Scheffler is getting. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. |
106. | Jermaine Gresham CIN vs. SF |
107. | Kellen Winslow TB vs. Atl |
108. | *Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Was Note: Could be the #2 receiver with Austin out. |
109. | Preston Parker TB vs. Atl Note: Six catches for 98 yards against the Vikes. Could start to free up room for Williams to roam. |
110. | Antonio Brown PIT at Ind |
111. | *Domenik Hixon NYG at Phi Note: Highlight reel touchdown catch, but aggravated his knee injury. Another torn ACL - sigh... |
Kickers
1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Buf |
2. | John Kasay NO vs. Hou Note: Leads all kickers in scoring for the first two weeks. |
3. | David Akers SF at Cin |
4. | Mason Crosby GB at Chi |
5. | Josh Brown STL vs. Bal Note: Rams' struggles in the red zone have benefited Brown. |
6. | Matt Bryant ATL at TB |
7. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. NYJ Note: Legal issue looms. Limited in practice Wednesday, didn't kick Thursday, due to a sore foot. |
8. | Dan Carpenter MIA at Cle |
9. | Lawrence Tynes NYG at Phi |
10. | Jason Hanson DET at Min |
11. | Nick Novak SD vs. KC |
12. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. Was |
13. | Alex Henery PHI vs. NYG Note: Only three field goal attempts so far. |
14. | Graham Gano WAS at Dal Note: I rag on him anytime he misses a kick because I can, but he hasn't been that bad yet. |
15. | Matt Prater DEN at Ten |
16. | Neil Rackers HOU at NO |
17. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. SF |
18. | Nick Folk NYJ at Oak |
19. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Pit |
20. | Robbie Gould CHI vs. GB |
21. | Jay Feely ARZ at Sea |
22. | Rob Bironas TEN vs. Den |
23. | Olindo Mare CAR vs. Jac |
24. | Shaun Suisham PIT at Ind |
25. | Rian Lindell BUF vs. NE |
26. | Ryan Longwell MIN vs. Det |
27. | Josh Scobee JAC at Car |
28. | Connor Barth TB vs. Atl |
29. | Billy Cundiff BAL at StL |
30. | Phil Dawson CLE vs. Mia |
31. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Ari |
32. | Ryan Succop KC at SD |
Defenses
1. | San Diego Chargers vs. KC |
2. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Ind |
3. | New York Jets at Oak |
4. | Baltimore Ravens at StL |
5. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG |
6. | Dallas Cowboys vs. Was |
7. | Detroit Lions at Min |
8. | Cleveland Browns vs. Mia |
9. | Green Bay Packers at Chi |
10. | Oakland Raiders vs. NYJ |
11. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atl |
12. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. SF |
13. | St. Louis Rams vs. Bal |
14. | Atlanta Falcons at TB |
15. | San Francisco 49ers at Cin |
16. | Carolina Panthers vs. Jac |
17. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Det |
18. | New Orleans Saints vs. Hou |
19. | New York Giants at Phi |
20. | Tennessee Titans vs. Den |
21. | *Arizona Cardinals at Sea Note: Modest bump because of the mess that is the SEA OL. |
22. | Washington Redskins at Dal |
23. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Ari |
24. | Miami Dolphins at Cle |
25. | Chicago Bears vs. GB |
26. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Car |
27. | New England Patriots at Buf |
28. | Denver Broncos at Ten |
29. | Houston Texans at NO |
30. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Pit |
31. | Buffalo Bills vs. NE |
32. | Kansas City Chiefs at SD |
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