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. | Tom Brady NE vs. Car |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Chi |
| 3. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. Buf |
| 4. | Drew Brees NO at Mia |
| 5. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. SF Note: Threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, but needed 49 throws to do it and was sacked six times. |
| 6. | Philip Rivers LAC vs. Phi |
| 7. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Ind Note: Sacked just once in the loss to the Titans, and now draws the Colts at home in what appears to be a good matchup. |
| 8. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. LAR |
| 9. | Trevor Siemian DEN vs. Oak Note: For most of the Buffalo game Siemian played pretty well, but both of his interceptions were atrocious. Stat line and perhaps the entire game would have looked a lot different but for an overruled 44-yard completion to Emmanuel Sanders that was ultimately ruled a drop. |
| 10. | Andy Dalton CIN at Cle |
| 11. | Carson Wentz PHI at LAC |
| 12. | Jay Cutler MIA vs. NO Note: Was facing constant pressure and handled it poorly, frequently throwing off his back foot. Only a touchdown on the final play of the game partially salvaged his fantasy line. Can he recover with the positive matchup against the Saints, or is his setup as bad as Cam Newton's? |
| 13. | Marcus Mariota TEN at Hou |
| 14. | Jared Goff LA at Dal Note: It's amazing to see the difference that good coaching makes. Hopefully Goff will have both Sammy Watkins and Tavon Austin available to him, after both left with concussions last week. |
| 15. | Tyrod Taylor BUF at Atl |
| 16. | *Kirk Cousins WAS at KC Note: ***Missed practice Friday to help prepare for the birth of his first child, but won't miss Monday night's game regardless of when the baby is born.*** |
| 17. | Eli Manning NYG at TB |
| 18. | *Deshaun Watson HOU vs. Ten Note: Bumping up a few spots after further review. |
| 19. | Alex Smith KC vs. Was |
| 20. | Jameis Winston TB vs. NYG |
| 21. | Matthew Stafford DET at Min |
| 22. | Derek Carr OAK at Den Note: Coming off of a miserable performance against the Redskins, and now has to go to Denver to face the Broncos. |
| 23. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Bal Note: I can't explain why Roethlisberger struggles on the road, but I will be fading him this week at Baltimore. |
| 24. | DeShone Kizer CLE vs. Cin Note: Kizer is making plenty of mistakes, but the Browns' receivers aren't doing him any favors either. That of course doesn't bode well for the future. |
| 25. | Blake Bortles JAC at NYJ |
| 26. | *Cam Newton CAR at NE Note: Ugh, threw three picks in a home matchup against the Saints, and then was replaced by Derek Anderson on the final two series to take away the possibility of garbage time production. Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice again Friday, but yet doesn't have an injury designation.*** |
| 27. | *Case Keenum MIN vs. Det Note: Shockingly had a monster game against the Bucs. He draws another home start this week, this time against the Lions. Officially named the starter again this week. |
| 28. | Brian Hoyer SF at Ari |
| 29. | Jacoby Brissett IND at Sea |
| 30. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Pit Note: Scott Tolzein believes that Flacco's performance last week was substandard. He was replaced late in the debacle by Ryan Mallett. |
| 31. | Josh McCown NYJ vs. Jax |
| 32. | Mike Glennon CHI at GB Note: The Bears won despite Glennon, not because of him - only 101 yards on 22 attempts. ***The Bears will 'evaluate everything' for next week after Thursday's miserable performance.*** |
| 33. | *Sam Bradford MIN vs. Det Note: (Knee) Status for this week's set of practices is up in the air, but the injury was described as a week-to-week injury, plus Keenum's good game last week buys the Vikings a little time. Bradford has been ruled out again for this week. |
| 34. | *Andrew Luck IND at Sea Note: (Shoulder) The Colts are hopeful that Luck can return to practice on Wednesday, but he won't play this week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Was |
| 2. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. LAR Note: The Dallas running game isn't really all the way back - but Elliott and the OL generated a lot more push as the game progressed Monday night. |
| 3. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Bal |
| 4. | Todd Gurley LA at Dal |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Buf |
| 6. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Atl Note: (Wrist) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 7. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. Det |
| 8. | Leonard Fournette JAC at NYJ |
| 9. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Phi Note: Dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee - the same one that required microfracture surgery after his rookie season. Limited practice Wednesday but the team dismissed concerns about his potential availability for Sunday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 10. | *Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NO Note: Left in the first quarter with what appeared to be a wrist injury, but later returned. Unfortunately, the Miami OL appeared to not make the trip, as he was constantly hit in the backfield on his carries. (Knee) Held out of practice Wednesday, but the Dolphins reiterated that they expect him to play Sunday. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 11. | *Carlos Hyde SF at Ari Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week. He'll test out his hip in pregame warmups, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 12. | *Ty Montgomery GB vs. Chi Note: Full participant in Tuesday's practice, but did pop up on the injury report with a wrist problem. |
| 13. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. Car |
| 14. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Oak |
| 15. | Jordan Howard CHI at GB Note: (Shoulder) Not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game. |
| 16. | Joe Mixon CIN at Cle Note: Mixon received 34 snaps, which translated into 18 carries and three receptions. It's still not a workhorse share, but he's at least the primary option. |
| 17. | Chris Carson SEA vs. Ind |
| 18. | *DeMarco Murray TEN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 19. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Den Note: The loss to the Redskins demonstrated Lynch's downside - if the Raiders get down, he won't be involved in the passing game to catch up. |
| 20. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ten |
| 21. | Ameer Abdullah DET at Min |
| 22. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Cin Note: Limited practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury. ***No longer on the injury list.*** |
| 23. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at NE |
| 24. | Mark Ingram NO at Mia |
| 25. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at NE |
| 26. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. Pit |
| 27. | Chris Thompson WAS at KC Note: Even with his recent success, Thompson's role won't change, in large part because of his lack of size. Rob Kelley will be reinstalled as the starter when healthy. |
| 28. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Jax Note: Bumped up some with the presumption that Forte won't play, but I remain cautious both because of the matchup and the presence of McGuire. |
| 29. | *Duke Johnson CLE vs. Cin Note: Johnson needs to get the sort of volume he got against the Colts every week - he was by far the best Browns player on the field. (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury on Friday.*** |
| 30. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. NYG Note: Zero targets in two games so far - what gives? |
| 31. | James White NE vs. Car |
| 32. | *LeGarrette Blount PHI at LAC Note: Ran hard early in the win over the Giants, but still shared carries with Smallwood and Clement, with the latter stealing a goal line sequence away late in the game. |
| 33. | Tarik Cohen CHI at GB |
| 34. | *Derrick Henry TEN at Hou Note: Suffered a bruised thigh in the first half against Seattle, but still managed to get 30 snaps in the game. Henry is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Texans. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 35. | Frank Gore IND at Sea |
| 36. | Jamaal Charles DEN vs. Oak |
| 37. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. SF |
| 38. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI at LAC Note: Probably the most likely of the Philly backs to be the pass-catching option. |
| 39. | Chris Johnson ARZ vs. SF Note: Will be the starter for the Cardinals, but what that translates into might not be worth much - managed just 17 yards on 12 carries, over the course of 31 snaps. Andre Ellington is the pass-catching back to own. |
| 40. | Terrance West BAL vs. Pit |
| 41. | Paul Perkins NYG at TB Note: Ineffective so far this season, but both Vereen and Darkwa are injured and questionable. |
| 42. | Alvin Kamara NO at Mia |
| 43. | *Giovani Bernard CIN at Cle Note: Limited with a thigh injury in practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 44. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. Buf |
| 45. | Theo Riddick DET at Min |
| 46. | *Jalen Richard OAK at Den Note: Suffered a minor calf injury in the loss to the Redskins. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 47. | *Elijah McGuire NYJ vs. Jax Note: Saw action as early as the second drive in Week 3, but a fourth quarter fumble potentially could limit his usage in the near future. ***Could get more touches with Forte out.*** |
| 48. | *Samaje Perine WAS at KC Note: Day-to-day with a bruised hand after getting hit directly by a helmet, causing a fumble. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 49. | *Corey Clement PHI at LAC Note: Scored a late touchdown and could be a bigger part of the offense with Darren Sproles out for the season. |
| 50. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU vs. Ten Note: Court date moved back to Nov. 1. |
| 51. | Alex Collins BAL vs. Pit |
| 52. | *Shane Vereen NYG at TB Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, will play this week.*** |
| 53. | *Matt Breida SF at Ari Note: ***Gets a small bump up with Hyde limited in practice all week.*** |
| 54. | Mike Tolbert BUF at Atl |
| 55. | Jeremy Hill CIN at Cle |
| 56. | *Adrian Peterson NO at Mia Note: (Knee) Absent from practice on Thursday. ***Returned to practice Friday.*** |
| 57. | Kerwynn Williams ARZ vs. SF |
| 58. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Was |
| 59. | Robert Turbin IND at Sea |
| 60. | Chris Ivory JAC at NYJ |
| 61. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Den |
| 62. | Charles Sims TB vs. NYG |
| 63. | Dion Lewis NE vs. Car |
| 64. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Det |
| 65. | Damien Williams MIA vs. NO Note: Got fewer snaps than Kenyon Drake, but almost all of Drake's snaps came late when the Dolphins were down 20 points in the fourth quarter. It was Williams who briefly came in when Jay Ajayi was injured. |
| 66. | Zach Zenner DET at Min |
| 67. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. Chi |
| 68. | Tyler Ervin HOU vs. Ten |
| 69. | *Wayne Gallman NYG at TB Note: Could be active for the first time this season because of injuries to Vereen and Darkwa. |
| 70. | Alfred Morris DAL vs. LAR |
| 71. | James Conner PIT at Bal |
| 72. | Benny Cunningham CHI at GB |
| 73. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Ind Note: Just one snap against Tennessee. |
| 74. | Peyton Barber TB vs. NYG |
| 75. | De'Angelo Henderson DEN vs. Oak |
| 76. | Latavius Murray MIN vs. Det |
| 77. | *Corey Grant JAC at NYJ Note: 58 of his 75 yards were on a fake punt, and most of his offensive snaps came after the game was already a blowout. |
| 78. | *Kenjon Barner PHI at LAC Note: Signed by the Eagles in the wake of Darren Sproles' season-ending injuries. |
| 79. | *Rob Kelley WAS at KC Note: (Ribs) Will be the starter once again when healthy - his status for Week 4 remains up in the air, however. Limited Thursday night - and the big problem of course is that the Redskins play on Monday night. The good news is that he and Perine both participated in running back drills. ***Limited in practice all week, appears to be a true game-time decision Monday night.*** |
| 80. | *Orleans Darkwa NYG at TB Note: Took over goal line duties last week - albeit not successfully. He's also dealing with a sore back that's not expected to be serious. Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. |
| 81. | *C.J. Prosise SEA vs. Ind Note: Had his ankle examined Monday. Prosise had 27 snaps, compared to 41 for Chris Carson, in the loss to the Titans. Unlikely to play. J.D. McKissic is likely to take over his pass-catching role. ***Officially listed as doubtful, and this could be a multi-week absence.*** |
| 82. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Jax Note: Sat out late in Week 3 with a toe injury, but x-rays afterward were negative. Considered 'week-to-week' and did not participate in Thursday's practice, though he caught passes on the side. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 83. | *Marlon Mack IND at Sea Note: (Shoulder) Practicing with a non-contact jersey on, suggesting that he won't go this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 84. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. Car Note: (Ribs) Still absent from practice on Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful this week.*** |
| 85. | *Devontae Booker DEN vs. Oak Note: ***Off injury list, but availability remains unclear.*** |
| 86. | *Darren Sproles PHI at LAC Note: Suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL; placed on IR by the Eagles. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Bal |
| 2. | A.J. Green CIN at Cle |
| 3. | Odell Beckham NYG at TB |
| 4. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Buf Note: Suffered a lower-back injury against the Lions and likely will be limited in practice, though coach Dan Quinn said he isn't worried about his availability for Sunday. As promised, limited in Thursday's practice. ***Not on the injury list despite being limited again Friday.*** |
| 5. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. NYG |
| 7. | Michael Thomas NO at Mia |
| 8. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Car |
| 9. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAR |
| 10. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. NO |
| 11. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Was |
| 12. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAC |
| 13. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Phi |
| 14. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Det |
| 15. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Oak |
| 16. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. SF |
| 17. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 18. | *Sammy Watkins LA at Dal Note: Missed the end of the Thursday night thriller with concussion symptoms. Limited practice Wednesday, status for Sunday still uncertain. ***Full practice Friday, doesn't have an injury designation.*** |
| 19. | *Golden Tate DET at Min Note: Probably will be the one to draw Xavier Rhodes this week. |
| 20. | *Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NO Note: Will not face charges for an alleged domestic battery incident occurring in April, though the NFL's investigation continues. |
| 21. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 22. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Den Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 23. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Sea Note: Unfortunately he goes from Jamar Taylor to Richard Sherman in Seattle. |
| 24. | Davante Adams GB vs. Chi |
| 25. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Hou |
| 26. | Marqise Lee JAC at NYJ |
| 27. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. NYG |
| 28. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at KC Note: ***Added to the injury report with a hamstring injury, listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 29. | Pierre Garcon SF at Ari |
| 30. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Det |
| 31. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at NE Note: Left early with a left knee injury that apparently looked a lot worse than it was, as an MRI revealed no structural damage. Still, his availability for Sunday is in doubt. Full practice on Thursday, expected to play. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 32. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: (Chest) Full participant in Tuesday's practice - which is a bit of a surprise given how the Packers said that he wasn't close to playing on Sunday. Full practice Wednesday, removed from the injury list. |
| 33. | Terrelle Pryor WAS at KC Note: Received a mere four targets in the win over the Raiders on Sunday night. |
| 34. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Ind |
| 35. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Car |
| 36. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ind Note: Day-to-day after suffering a groin injury in the loss to the Titans. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Looked good in Friday's practice, will try to play.*** |
| 37. | Marvin Jones DET at Min |
| 38. | Jordan Matthews BUF at Atl |
| 39. | Jaron Brown ARZ vs. SF |
| 40. | Allen Hurns JAC at NYJ |
| 41. | *Martavis Bryant PIT at Bal Note: Had a big drop on the first play of the game. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 42. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Phi |
| 43. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Pit |
| 44. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Nelson was active Monday night, but got shut out on three targets. Part of his problem was that Carson Palmer frequently didn't have much time to throw, and Nelson primarily runs deep routes. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable this week.*** |
| 45. | Devin Funchess CAR at NE |
| 46. | Brandon Marshall NYG at TB |
| 47. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Car Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 48. | *Kenny Britt CLE vs. Cin Note: Made two big plays against the Colts, but could only connect three times on 10 targets with Kizer. (Knee) Held out of practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 49. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Buf |
| 50. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Jax |
| 51. | Cooper Kupp LA at Dal |
| 52. | Donte Moncrief IND at Sea |
| 53. | Torrey Smith PHI at LAC |
| 54. | Sterling Shepard NYG at TB |
| 55. | Ted Ginn NO at Mia |
| 56. | *Kenny Stills MIA vs. NO Note: Limited Wednesday due to a hand injury. *** Practiced all week with his right wrist wrapped, but expected to play.*** |
| 57. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. LAR |
| 58. | Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Phi |
| 59. | Zay Jones BUF at Atl |
| 60. | Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. Buf |
| 61. | Kendall Wright CHI at GB |
| 62. | Eric Decker TEN at Hou |
| 63. | Deonte Thompson CHI at GB |
| 64. | Brandon Coleman NO at Mia |
| 65. | Geronimo Allison GB vs. Chi |
| 66. | *Brandon LaFell CIN at Cle Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 67. | Nelson Agholor PHI at LAC |
| 68. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Pit |
| 69. | Ryan Grant WAS at KC |
| 70. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Ind |
| 71. | Rashard Higgins CLE vs. Cin Note: Had a miserable game against the Colts - two drops, an offensive pass interference penalty that wiped out a reception of teammate Seth DeValve, and a bobble on one of his other catches that basically killed any chance of yards after the catch. |
| 72. | Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Jax |
| 73. | *Will Fuller HOU vs. Ten Note: (Collarbone) Could return to game action this week. Expected to play this week. |
| 74. | *Josh Doctson WAS at KC Note: Demonstrated his upside with the 52-yard reception. Now if he can only stay healthy and get more activity in the passing game. |
| 75. | Marquise Goodwin SF at Ari |
| 76. | Robert Woods LA at Dal |
| 77. | *John Brown ARZ vs. SF Note: (Quad) Worked out on the field prior to the Monday night game. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Expected to play but will probably be on a limited snap count.*** |
| 78. | Tyler Boyd CIN at Cle |
| 79. | TJ Jones DET at Min |
| 80. | *Tavon Austin LA at Dal Note: In the concussion protocol following the Thursday night win. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 81. | Breshad Perriman BAL vs. Pit |
| 82. | Taywan Taylor TEN at Hou |
| 83. | Josh Bellamy CHI at GB |
| 84. | Phillip Dorsett NE vs. Car Note: With Amendola back, Dorsett logged a mere seven snaps. |
| 85. | Russell Shepard CAR at NE |
| 86. | Chris Conley KC vs. Was |
| 87. | Terrance Williams DAL vs. LAR |
| 88. | Bennie Fowler DEN vs. Oak |
| 89. | Bruce Ellington HOU vs. Ten |
| 90. | Andre Holmes BUF at Atl |
| 91. | Brice Butler DAL vs. LAR Note: Two huge plays on Monday night - alas, that came on two of the mere three routes he ran all night. |
| 92. | *Curtis Samuel CAR at NE Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 93. | *Mike Williams LAC vs. Phi Note: (Back) Getting closer to making his debut. The only problem is that the Chargers have so many mouths to feed, and not enough food to spread around. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 94. | *Markus Wheaton CHI at GB |
| 95. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at Den Note: Left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game with a chest injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Dealing with a bruised lung. Downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.*** |
| 96. | *Kenny Golladay DET at Min Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. ***Unlikely to play this week.*** |
| 97. | *John Ross CIN at Cle Note: ***(Knee) Ruled out.*** |
| 98. | *Corey Davis TEN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Has a shot at returning this week. Ruled out again. |
| 99. | *Willie Snead NO at Mia Note: Returns from his three-game suspension this week. ***INACTIVE THIS WEEK.*** |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Car |
| 2. | Zach Ertz PHI at LAC Note: I'm totally going to curse him here, but he's one of the few reliable tight ends so far this year. Target volume should remain high, though, especially with Sproles out. |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Was Note: Shocking disappearance from the game plan, getting just one target last week - I can't see this as anything more than an anomaly. |
| 4. | *Delanie Walker TEN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday, but practiced fully Thursday. |
| 5. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Det |
| 6. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Was targeted 11 times in the loss to the Titans, netting seven catches for 72 yards. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 7. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Chi |
| 8. | Coby Fleener NO at Mia |
| 9. | Jason Witten DAL vs. LAR |
| 10. | Charles Clay BUF at Atl |
| 11. | Jared Cook OAK at Den |
| 12. | Eric Ebron DET at Min |
| 13. | Seth DeValve CLE vs. Cin Note: Had two big catches overturned by penalties, albeit one of them on him. |
| 14. | Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ vs. Jax |
| 15. | Vernon Davis WAS at KC |
| 16. | Marcedes Lewis JAC at NYJ |
| 17. | *Hunter Henry LAC vs. Phi Note: Zero targets again for the second time in three weeks, sandwiching a game in which he got seven targets. Coach Anthony Lynn stated that the Chargers needed to get Henry more involved in the future. |
| 18. | Ryan Griffin HOU vs. Ten |
| 19. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. Buf Note: Just two targets each week. |
| 20. | *Jack Doyle IND at Sea Note: (Foot) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury report.*** |
| 21. | Evan Engram NYG at TB |
| 22. | Ed Dickson CAR at NE |
| 23. | *Ben Watson BAL vs. Pit Note: (Calf) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Swelling in his calf has subsided, so he expects to play.*** |
| 24. | *Jordan Reed WAS at KC Note: (Chest) Remains day-to-day, likely limited in practice this week. Limited practice Thursday. ***Game-time decision, but expects to play.*** |
| 25. | Cameron Brate TB vs. NYG |
| 26. | Zach Miller CHI at GB |
| 27. | George Kittle SF at Ari |
| 28. | Virgil Green DEN vs. Oak |
| 29. | David Njoku CLE vs. Cin |
| 30. | Julius Thomas MIA vs. NO |
| 31. | *Jesse James PIT at Bal Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 32. | Antonio Gates LAC vs. Phi |
| 33. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. SF Note: (Ribs) Limited Wednesday, but played Monday night. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 34. | Nick Boyle BAL vs. Pit |
| 35. | *Tyler Kroft CIN at Cle Note: Starting while Eifert is out. |
| 36. | Gerald Everett LA at Dal |
| 37. | Dwayne Allen NE vs. Car |
| 38. | O.J. Howard TB vs. NYG |
| 39. | Vance McDonald PIT at Bal |
| 40. | *Tyler Eifert CIN at Cle Note: (Back) Expected to miss multiple games. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Was |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT at Bal |
| 3. | A.J. Green CIN at Cle |
| 4. | Odell Beckham NYG at TB |
| 5. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. LAR Note: The Dallas running game isn't really all the way back - but Elliott and the OL generated a lot more push as the game progressed Monday night. |
| 6. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Bal |
| 7. | Todd Gurley LA at Dal |
| 8. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. Buf |
| 9. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. Buf Note: Suffered a lower-back injury against the Lions and likely will be limited in practice, though coach Dan Quinn said he isn't worried about his availability for Sunday. As promised, limited in Thursday's practice. ***Not on the injury list despite being limited again Friday.*** |
| 10. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Chi |
| 11. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. Car |
| 12. | *Carlos Hyde SF at Ari Note: (Hip) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice all week. He'll test out his hip in pregame warmups, but he's expected to play.*** |
| 13. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Atl Note: (Wrist) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 14. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. Det |
| 15. | Mike Evans TB vs. NYG |
| 16. | Michael Thomas NO at Mia |
| 17. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. Car |
| 18. | Leonard Fournette JAC at NYJ |
| 19. | *Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NO Note: Left in the first quarter with what appeared to be a wrist injury, but later returned. Unfortunately, the Miami OL appeared to not make the trip, as he was constantly hit in the backfield on his carries. (Knee) Held out of practice Wednesday, but the Dolphins reiterated that they expect him to play Sunday. ***Full practice Thursday and Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 20. | *Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Phi Note: Dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee - the same one that required microfracture surgery after his rookie season. Limited practice Wednesday but the team dismissed concerns about his potential availability for Sunday. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 21. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. LAR |
| 22. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. NO |
| 23. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Was |
| 24. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at LAC |
| 25. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 26. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Phi |
| 27. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Det |
| 28. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Oak |
| 29. | Zach Ertz PHI at LAC Note: I'm totally going to curse him here, but he's one of the few reliable tight ends so far this year. Target volume should remain high, though, especially with Sproles out. |
| 30. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Was Note: Shocking disappearance from the game plan, getting just one target last week - I can't see this as anything more than an anomaly. |
| 31. | *Ty Montgomery GB vs. Chi Note: Full participant in Tuesday's practice, but did pop up on the injury report with a wrist problem. |
| 32. | Jordan Howard CHI at GB Note: (Shoulder) Not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game. |
| 33. | Joe Mixon CIN at Cle Note: Mixon received 34 snaps, which translated into 18 carries and three receptions. It's still not a workhorse share, but he's at least the primary option. |
| 34. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. SF |
| 35. | *Sammy Watkins LA at Dal Note: Missed the end of the Thursday night thriller with concussion symptoms. Limited practice Wednesday, status for Sunday still uncertain. ***Full practice Friday, doesn't have an injury designation.*** |
| 36. | Davante Adams GB vs. Chi |
| 37. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Oak |
| 38. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at NE |
| 39. | *Golden Tate DET at Min Note: Probably will be the one to draw Xavier Rhodes this week. |
| 40. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at Den Note: Left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game with a chest injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Dealing with a bruised lung. Downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.*** |
| 41. | *Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NO Note: Will not face charges for an alleged domestic battery incident occurring in April, though the NFL's investigation continues. |
| 42. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. Car |
| 43. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Den Note: The loss to the Redskins demonstrated Lynch's downside - if the Raiders get down, he won't be involved in the passing game to catch up. |
| 44. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Ten |
| 45. | Ameer Abdullah DET at Min |
| 46. | Mark Ingram NO at Mia |
| 47. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 48. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Den Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 49. | T.Y. Hilton IND at Sea Note: Unfortunately he goes from Jamar Taylor to Richard Sherman in Seattle. |
| 50. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Hou |
| 51. | *Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Ind Note: Day-to-day after suffering a groin injury in the loss to the Titans. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Looked good in Friday's practice, will try to play.*** |
| 52. | *DeMarco Murray TEN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 53. | Chris Carson SEA vs. Ind |
| 54. | Javorius Allen BAL vs. Pit |
| 55. | Chris Thompson WAS at KC Note: Even with his recent success, Thompson's role won't change, in large part because of his lack of size. Rob Kelley will be reinstalled as the starter when healthy. |
| 56. | *Duke Johnson CLE vs. Cin Note: Johnson needs to get the sort of volume he got against the Colts every week - he was by far the best Browns player on the field. (Shoulder) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury on Friday.*** |
| 57. | *Delanie Walker TEN at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Missed practice Wednesday, but practiced fully Thursday. |
| 58. | Marqise Lee JAC at NYJ |
| 59. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. NYG |
| 60. | *Jamison Crowder WAS at KC Note: ***Added to the injury report with a hamstring injury, listed as questionable for Monday night.*** |
| 61. | Pierre Garcon SF at Ari |
| 62. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Det |
| 63. | Terrelle Pryor WAS at KC Note: Received a mere four targets in the win over the Raiders on Sunday night. |
| 64. | *Randall Cobb GB vs. Chi Note: (Chest) Full participant in Tuesday's practice - which is a bit of a surprise given how the Packers said that he wasn't close to playing on Sunday. Full practice Wednesday, removed from the injury list. |
| 65. | Devin Funchess CAR at NE |
| 66. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. Ind |
| 67. | *Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Cin Note: Limited practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury. ***No longer on the injury list.*** |
| 68. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at NE |
| 69. | James White NE vs. Car |
| 70. | Tarik Cohen CHI at GB |
| 71. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Nelson was active Monday night, but got shut out on three targets. Part of his problem was that Carson Palmer frequently didn't have much time to throw, and Nelson primarily runs deep routes. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable this week.*** |
| 72. | Marvin Jones DET at Min |
| 73. | Chris Hogan NE vs. Car |
| 74. | Jordan Matthews BUF at Atl |
| 75. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Det |
| 76. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Ind Note: (Ankle) Was targeted 11 times in the loss to the Titans, netting seven catches for 72 yards. (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury report on Friday.*** |
| 77. | Jaron Brown ARZ vs. SF |
| 78. | *LeGarrette Blount PHI at LAC Note: Ran hard early in the win over the Giants, but still shared carries with Smallwood and Clement, with the latter stealing a goal line sequence away late in the game. |
| 79. | *Derrick Henry TEN at Hou Note: Suffered a bruised thigh in the first half against Seattle, but still managed to get 30 snaps in the game. Henry is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Texans. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 80. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Jax Note: Sat out late in Week 3 with a toe injury, but x-rays afterward were negative. Considered 'week-to-week' and did not participate in Thursday's practice, though he caught passes on the side. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 81. | Frank Gore IND at Sea |
| 82. | Jamaal Charles DEN vs. Oak |
| 83. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. SF |
| 84. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI at LAC Note: Probably the most likely of the Philly backs to be the pass-catching option. |
| 85. | *Shane Vereen NYG at TB Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, will play this week.*** |
| 86. | *C.J. Prosise SEA vs. Ind Note: Had his ankle examined Monday. Prosise had 27 snaps, compared to 41 for Chris Carson, in the loss to the Titans. Unlikely to play. J.D. McKissic is likely to take over his pass-catching role. ***Officially listed as doubtful, and this could be a multi-week absence.*** |
| 87. | *Kenny Stills MIA vs. NO Note: Limited Wednesday due to a hand injury. *** Practiced all week with his right wrist wrapped, but expected to play.*** |
| 88. | Allen Hurns JAC at NYJ |
| 89. | *Martavis Bryant PIT at Bal Note: Had a big drop on the first play of the game. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday.*** |
| 90. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Phi |
| 91. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Pit |
| 92. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Chi |
| 93. | Brandon Marshall NYG at TB |
| 94. | *Danny Amendola NE vs. Car Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 95. | *Kenny Britt CLE vs. Cin Note: Made two big plays against the Colts, but could only connect three times on 10 targets with Kizer. (Knee) Held out of practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 96. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. Buf |
| 97. | *Samaje Perine WAS at KC Note: Day-to-day with a bruised hand after getting hit directly by a helmet, causing a fumble. ***Full practice Thursday.*** |
| 98. | Chris Johnson ARZ vs. SF Note: Will be the starter for the Cardinals, but what that translates into might not be worth much - managed just 17 yards on 12 carries, over the course of 31 snaps. Andre Ellington is the pass-catching back to own. |
| 99. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ vs. Jax |
| 100. | Terrance West BAL vs. Pit |
| 101. | Paul Perkins NYG at TB Note: Ineffective so far this season, but both Vereen and Darkwa are injured and questionable. |
| 102. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Jax Note: Bumped up some with the presumption that Forte won't play, but I remain cautious both because of the matchup and the presence of McGuire. |
| 103. | Geronimo Allison GB vs. Chi |
Kickers
| 1. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. Car |
| 2. | Blair Walsh SEA vs. Ind |
| 3. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Pit |
| 4. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Chi |
| 5. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. Buf |
| 6. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. LAR |
| 7. | Cody Parkey MIA vs. NO |
| 8. | Giorgio Tavecchio OAK at Den |
| 9. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at KC |
| 10. | Graham Gano CAR at NE |
| 11. | Jake Elliott PHI at LAC Note: Huge 61-yard kick for the win. |
| 12. | Wil Lutz NO at Mia |
| 13. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Oak |
| 14. | Phil Dawson ARZ vs. SF |
| 15. | Chris Boswell PIT at Bal |
| 16. | Matt Prater DET at Min Note: Has already nailed three 50+ field goal attempts. |
| 17. | Nick Folk TB vs. NYG |
| 18. | Greg Zuerlein LA at Dal |
| 19. | Randy Bullock CIN at Cle |
| 20. | Aldrick Rosas NYG at TB |
| 21. | Ryan Succop TEN at Hou |
| 22. | *Harrison Butker KC vs. Was Note: Replacing the injured Cairo Santos. |
| 23. | Zane Gonzalez CLE vs. Cin |
| 24. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. Ten Note: Nailed four field goals - surprising given how poorly the Texans' offense was projected to fare. |
| 25. | Adam Vinatieri IND at Sea |
| 26. | Jason Myers JAC at NYJ |
| 27. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. Det |
| 28. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at Atl |
| 29. | Younghoe Koo LAC vs. Phi |
| 30. | Connor Barth CHI at GB |
| 31. | Robbie Gould SF at Ari Note: Costly missed extra point - though he's 6-for-6 on field goals. |
| 32. | Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. Jax |
Defenses
| 1. | Jacksonville Jaguars at NYJ Note: Have to love streaming against the Jets - though in the case of the Jaguars, you're probably not streaming, as they're likely owned. |
| 2. | Seattle Seahawks vs. Ind |
| 3. | Denver Broncos vs. Oak |
| 4. | Green Bay Packers vs. Chi |
| 5. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Bal |
| 6. | Arizona Cardinals vs. SF |
| 7. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Pit |
| 8. | Atlanta Falcons vs. Buf |
| 9. | New England Patriots vs. Car |
| 10. | *Kansas City Chiefs vs. Was Note: ***Dee Ford (lower back) ruled out.*** |
| 11. | Philadelphia Eagles at LAC |
| 12. | New York Giants at TB |
| 13. | Detroit Lions at Min |
| 14. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Det |
| 15. | San Francisco 49ers at Ari Note: Sneaky options for sacks - only because of the AZ offensive line woes and Palmer's lack of mobility. |
| 16. | Cincinnati Bengals at Cle |
| 17. | Tennessee Titans at Hou |
| 18. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NYG |
| 19. | Los Angeles Rams at Dal |
| 20. | Buffalo Bills at Atl |
| 21. | Houston Texans vs. Ten |
| 22. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Phi |
| 23. | Washington Redskins at KC |
| 24. | *Dallas Cowboys vs. LAR Note: ***Sean Lee (Hamstring) unlikely to play.*** |
| 25. | New York Jets vs. Jax |
| 26. | Oakland Raiders at Den |
| 27. | *Miami Dolphins vs. NO Note: ***CB Byron Maxwell injured his hamstring in warmups and will not play. LB Lawrence Timmons will be back, as will S Nate Allen.*** |
| 28. | Chicago Bears at GB |
| 29. | Cleveland Browns vs. Cin |
| 30. | New Orleans Saints at Mia |
| 31. | Indianapolis Colts at Sea |
| 32. | Carolina Panthers at NE |
