Weekly Rankings: Week 11 Rankings

Weekly Rankings: Week 11 Rankings

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB vs. TB
2.Tom Brady NE vs. KC
3.Tony Romo DAL at Was
Note: Nearly perfect against the Bills.
4.*Cam Newton CAR at Det
Note: How much did Newton's sore throwing shoulder affect his performance?
5.Carson Palmer OAK at Min
6.*Matthew Stafford DET vs. Car
Note: Has a fractured right index finger, which he downplayed, and is coming off a terrible game in Chicago. Practiced on Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
7.Philip Rivers SD at Chi
8.Eli Manning NYG vs. Phi
9.Mark Sanchez NYJ at Den
10.Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ten
11.Jay Cutler CHI vs. SD
Note: Attempts were limited last week because of the blowout nature of the game.
12.Tim Tebow DEN vs. NYJ
Note: The short week works in his favor, in that the Jets will have little time for such a vastly different offense.
13.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cin
Note: Threw a whopping 52 times against the Seahawks - why?
14.*Josh Freeman TB at GB
Note: (Thumb) Really struggled against the Texans. Full participant Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
15.Matt Moore MIA vs. Buf
Note: Two solid games in a row, albeit a quiet fantasy game against the Redskins. The Dolphins will likely need more from Moore against the Bills this week.
16.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at Mia
Note: On the bright side, he doesn't face a Ryan-coached defense this week.

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Quarterback

1.Aaron Rodgers GB vs. TB
2.Tom Brady NE vs. KC
3.Tony Romo DAL at Was
Note: Nearly perfect against the Bills.
4.*Cam Newton CAR at Det
Note: How much did Newton's sore throwing shoulder affect his performance?
5.Carson Palmer OAK at Min
6.*Matthew Stafford DET vs. Car
Note: Has a fractured right index finger, which he downplayed, and is coming off a terrible game in Chicago. Practiced on Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
7.Philip Rivers SD at Chi
8.Eli Manning NYG vs. Phi
9.Mark Sanchez NYJ at Den
10.Matt Ryan ATL vs. Ten
11.Jay Cutler CHI vs. SD
Note: Attempts were limited last week because of the blowout nature of the game.
12.Tim Tebow DEN vs. NYJ
Note: The short week works in his favor, in that the Jets will have little time for such a vastly different offense.
13.Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cin
Note: Threw a whopping 52 times against the Seahawks - why?
14.*Josh Freeman TB at GB
Note: (Thumb) Really struggled against the Texans. Full participant Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
15.Matt Moore MIA vs. Buf
Note: Two solid games in a row, albeit a quiet fantasy game against the Redskins. The Dolphins will likely need more from Moore against the Bills this week.
16.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF at Mia
Note: On the bright side, he doesn't face a Ryan-coached defense this week.
17.*Vince Young PHI at NYG
Note: Will start for the Eagles on Sunday night if Vick can't go. Split reps with Mike Kafka on Wednesday. *** STARTING WITH VICK OUT. ***
18.Alex Smith SF vs. Ari
19.Tarvaris Jackson SEA at StL
Note: Lost two receivers to concussions last week - check the status of Rice and Baldwin before thinking about starting Jackson this week. (Pectoral) Limited participant Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
20.*Matt Hasselbeck TEN at Atl
Note: Thumb didn't seem to be an issue this week.
21.*John Skelton ARZ at SF
Note: Threw for 315 yards and let Larry Fitzgerald make the plays. That said, he was lucky on one of the Fitzgerald TDs, and he threw two bad INTs.
22.*Christian Ponder MIN vs. Oak
Note: Swollen left hand, x-rays were negative. Full participant Wednesday. *** Officially probable. ***
23.*Sam Bradford STL vs. Sea
Note: Briefly skaken up (thigh) last week in a mediocre performance. Full participant Wednesday.
24.*Tyler Palko KC at NE
Note: Starting in place of the injured Cassel.
25.Colt McCoy CLE vs. Jac
26.Andy Dalton CIN at Bal
Note: Watch A.J. Green's status closely - he's pretty much worthless without Green.
27.*Rex Grossman WAS vs. Dal
Note: Redskins are sticking with Grossman this week - at least until Mike Shanahan changes his mind again.
28.Blaine Gabbert JAC at Cle
29.*Kevin Kolb ARZ at SF
Note: (Turf toe) Chances of returning for Week 11 are doubtful. Back on the field Wednesday for some limited moves.
30.*Michael Vick PHI at NYG
Note: Two broken ribs in the dumbfounding (with an emphasis on dumb) loss to the Cardinals. Vince Young might have to start. Didn't practice Wednesday, status is questionable at best. *** DECLARED OUT ***
31.*Matt Cassel KC at NE
Note: Injured left hand, will require surgery. Tyler Palko will start.

Running Backs

1.Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Oak
2.LeSean McCoy PHI at NYG
Note: Maybe, just maybe, when you don't have Jackson and Maclin is hurt, you might want to get the ball in McCoy's hands more than 14 times on the ground.
3.*Matt Forte CHI vs. SD
Note: Scored on a six-yard touchdown last week. No telling what might have happened on a subsequent play if he had gotten stopped at the two, for instance. Limited Wednesday with a shoulder injury.
4.Fred Jackson BUF at Mia
5.*DeMarco Murray DAL at Was
Note: Briefly left last week's games for precautionary reasons to check out his shoulder.
6.Michael Turner ATL vs. Ten
7.Ray Rice BAL vs. Cin
Note: Something tells me he'll get more than five carries against the Bengals.
8.Michael Bush OAK at Min
Note: ***McFadden out again. ***
9.Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Cle
10.Shonn Greene NYJ at Den
11.Ryan Mathews SD at Chi
12.Steven Jackson STL vs. Sea
13.Chris Johnson TEN at Atl
14.*Beanie Wells ARZ at SF
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable, generally expected to play. ***
15.*Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL
Note: Down two offensive linemen.
16.*Frank Gore SF vs. Ari
Note: Sat out the second half with an injured knee - the Niners expect that Gore will play this week. Diagnosis was just a bruise, probably will be limited in practice. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Returned to practice later in the week, listed as questionable. ***
17.James Starks GB vs. TB
18.Jackie Battle KC at NE
19.Mike Tolbert SD at Chi
20.*Roy Helu Jr. WAS vs. Dal
Note: Regarding Shanahan, yeah, I have no answers here. There's no logic that applies. If you must, I'd keep going with Helu.
21.LeGarrette Blount TB at GB
22.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Buf
23.*Lance Ball DEN vs. NYJ
Note: Had 30 carries after injuries to McGahee and Moreno. Might end up starting Thursday night.
24.Cedric Benson CIN at Bal
25.Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Phi
26.Maurice Morris DET vs. Car
27.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. KC
Note: *** (Toe) Once again listed as questionable for Monday night's game. ***
28.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Buf
29.*Kendall Hunter SF vs. Ari
Note: Carried the load, such as it was, in the second half with Gore banged up. Gore is expected back this week.
30.Jonathan Stewart CAR at Det
31.Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Jac
32.DeAngelo Williams CAR at Det
33.*Willis McGahee DEN vs. NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Questionable at best for Thursday night after barely practicing Tuesday. Game-time decision. Very little practice this week.
34.Marion Barber CHI vs. SD
35.Dexter McCluster KC at NE
36.Keiland Williams DET vs. Car
37.*Ryan Torain WAS vs. Dal
Note: Regarding Shanahan, yeah, I have no answers here. There's no logic that applies. If you must, I'd keep going with Helu.
38.Kregg Lumpkin TB at GB
39.Bernard Scott CIN at Bal
40.Javon Ringer TEN at Atl
41.Ricky Williams BAL vs. Cin
42.*Ryan Grant GB vs. TB
Note: Suffered a cut on his knee Monday night. *** Listed as probable. ***
43.C.J. Spiller BUF at Mia
44.Phillip Tanner DAL at Was
45.Joe McKnight NYJ at Den
Note: Might get more work with Tomlinson out.
46.*Kevin Smith DET vs. Car
Note: Expected to get some carries this week.
47.Ronnie Brown PHI at NYG
48.*Felix Jones DAL at Was
Note: The Cowboys expect Jones (ankle) to play this week. We'll see if they give any clue on the distribution of the carries. Practiced Wednesday. *** Officially questionable, but expected to play. ***
49.Taiwan Jones OAK at Min
50.LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ at SF
51.D.J. Ware NYG vs. Phi
52.Stevan Ridley NE vs. KC
53.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Ten
54.Toby Gerhart MIN vs. Oak
Note: When you hear a coordinator say that they want to get a player more involved, or especially when they feed it to the likes of Jay Glazer (thanks for that great scoop on Darren Sproles on Sunday), ignore it.
55.Justin Forsett SEA at StL
56.Danny Woodhead NE vs. KC
57.*Bilal Powell NYJ at Den
Note: Active this week with Tomlinson out.
58.Brian Leonard CIN at Bal
59.*Jason Snelling ATL vs. Ten
Note: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday.
60.Leon Washington SEA at StL
61.Anthony Dixon SF vs. Ari
62.Dion Lewis PHI at NYG
63.Alfonso Smith ARZ at SF
64.Lex Hilliard MIA vs. Buf
65.Steve Slaton MIA vs. Buf
66.Thomas Jones KC at NE
67.*Kevin Faulk NE vs. KC
Note: *** (Knee) Listed as questionable for Monday night. ***
68.Deji Karim JAC at Cle
69.*Tashard Choice WAS vs. Dal
Note: *** Listed as probable (hamstring). ***
70.*Cadillac Williams STL vs. Sea
Note: Suffered a quad injury in the loss to the Browns. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Out this week. ***
71.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs. Phi
Note: We'll have to watch the practice reports to see if Bradshaw plays this week. They have the Sunday night game, which doesn't help. Not practicing Wednesday and Thursday. *** Out again this week. ***
72.*Darren McFadden OAK at Min
Note: (Foot) Wasn't in a walking boot on Monday, but right now coach Hue Jackson 'doesn't know' if McFadden will play. Did not practice Wednesday, but 'making tremendous progress.' *** Declared out again this week. ***
73.*Peyton Hillis CLE vs. Jac
Note: (Hamstring) Already declared out again this week against the Jaguars.
74.*Curtis Brinkley SD at Chi
75.*Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Jac
Note: (Calf) Missed practice Wednesday, but hasn't yet been ruled out for this week. *** Ran Friday, but didn't participate in team drills. ***
76.*Jahvid Best DET vs. Car
Note: (Concussion) At 'status quo' until he becomes symptom-free. Still not practicing.
77.*LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ at Den
Note: Knee injury, won't play Thursday night.
78.*Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. NYJ
Note: Suffered a torn ACL and is headed to the IR.

Wide Receivers

1.*Wes Welker NE vs. KC
Note: *** (Knee) Probable for Monday night's game. ***
2.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Buf
3.*Calvin Johnson DET vs. Car
Note: Sat out the final series against the Bears after taking a big hit. Watch out for his practice reports. Not listed on the Wednesday practice reports, should play.
4.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF
5.Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Phi
6.Steve Smith CAR at Det
7.Greg Jennings GB vs. TB
8.Jordy Nelson GB vs. TB
9.Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Sea
10.Vincent Jackson SD at Chi
11.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cin
12.Dez Bryant DAL at Was
13.Roddy White ATL vs. Ten
14.Dwayne Bowe KC at NE
15.*Plaxico Burress NYJ at Den
Note: (Back) Full participant in Tuesday's practice.
16.Earl Bennett CHI vs. SD
17.Laurent Robinson DAL at Was
18.*Santonio Holmes NYJ at Den
Note: (Foot) Full participant in Tuesday's practice.
19.Percy Harvin MIN vs. Oak
Note: Vikings are finally trying to get him more involved in the offense - a full week of practice helped.
20.*DeSean Jackson PHI at NYG
Note: Will be back in the starting lineup presuming that he doesn't sleep through any more meetings.
21.*Mario Manningham NYG vs. Phi
Note: So much for Manningham (knee) being a game-time decision - how many people left him on the bench because of that status? I know I did. Limited Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
22.Denarius Moore OAK at Min
23.Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. Dal
24.Nate Burleson DET vs. Car
25.Victor Cruz NYG vs. Phi
26.Vincent Brown SD at Chi
27.Greg Little CLE vs. Jac
28.*Nate Washington TEN at Atl
Note: (Illness) Limited at practice this week, but listed as probable.
29.Deion Branch NE vs. KC
30.Damian Williams TEN at Atl
31.*Steve Johnson BUF at Mia
Note: Day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Active, playing through his shoulder injury. ***
32.*Michael Crabtree SF vs. Ari
Note: (Foot) Only four targets in the win over the G-Men. Limited Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
33.*Sidney Rice SEA at StL
Note: Like Doug Baldwin, suffered a concussion against the Ravens, but has responded well to tests so far. Limited Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
34.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin
35.Titus Young DET vs. Car
36.Steve Breaston KC at NE
37.Jason Avant PHI at NYG
38.Jerome Simpson CIN at Bal
39.Eric Decker DEN vs. NYJ
40.Early Doucet ARZ at SF
41.Mike Williams TB at GB
42.Michael Jenkins MIN vs. Oak
43.*Devin Hester CHI vs. SD
Note: 'Do not kick to Hester' = 'Do not say 'Cochise' to this dog.' (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday.
44.Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Jac
45.Preston Parker TB at GB
46.Andre Caldwell CIN at Bal
47.Andre Roberts ARZ at SF
Note: Had 55 yards each of the last two weeks, both with Skelton.
48.*Harry Douglas ATL vs. Ten
Note: (Thigh) Limited in Wednesday's practice.
49.*Braylon Edwards SF vs. Ari
Note: (Knee) Limited in practice Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
50.Jason Hill JAC at Cle
51.Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. NYJ
52.Ben Obomanu SEA at StL
Note: Targeted just twice, even with injuries to Sidney Rice and Doug Baldwin.
53.*David Nelson BUF at Mia
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Active this week, returned to practice later in the week. ***
54.Roy Williams CHI vs. SD
55.Arrelious Benn TB at GB
56.Mike Thomas JAC at Cle
57.Davone Bess MIA vs. Buf
58.*Doug Baldwin SEA at StL
Note: Suffered a concussion early against the Ravens - so far has responded well to post-concussion tests. *** Listed as probable. ***
59.Brandon LaFell CAR at Det
60.Jon Baldwin KC at NE
61.James Jones GB vs. TB
62.*Mohamed Massaquoi CLE vs. Jac
Note: (Concussion) Practiced Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
63.Steven Smith PHI at NYG
64.Donald Jones BUF at Mia
Note: Had 10 targets as the Bills tried to play catch-up in the loss to the Cowboys.
65.Naaman Roosevelt BUF at Mia
66.Mike Williams SEA at StL
67.Donald Driver GB vs. TB
68.Ted Ginn SF vs. Ari
69.Eddie Royal DEN vs. NYJ
70.Lavelle Hawkins TEN at Atl
71.Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Min
Note: Zero targets even after Jacoby Ford left last week's game.
72.Ramses Barden NYG vs. Phi
73.Randall Cobb GB vs. TB
74.Brian Hartline MIA vs. Buf
75.Dezmon Briscoe TB at GB
76.Patrick Crayton SD at Chi
77.Dane Sanzenbacher CHI vs. SD
78.Matt Willis DEN vs. NYJ
79.Austin Pettis STL vs. Sea
Note: Right now he's ahead of Gibson and Mark Clayton in the pecking order. We'll see if Clayton's involvement picks up over time, or if Danario Alexander's return eventually changes things.
80.Kevin Ogletree DAL at Was
81.*Brandon Gibson STL vs. Sea
Note: (Groin) Held out of Wednesday's practice.
82.Chad Ochocinco NE vs. KC
83.T.J. Houshmandzadeh OAK at Min
84.Johnny Knox CHI vs. SD
85.Devin Aromashodu MIN vs. Oak
86.Jarett Dillard JAC at Cle
87.Legedu Naanee CAR at Det
88.Anthony Armstrong WAS vs. Dal
89.*Julio Jones ATL vs. Ten
Note: Missed the second half of the loss to the Saints after aggravating his hamstring injury. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable, but didn't practice all week and generally not expected to play. ***
90.*Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Den
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Tuesday. Ruled out of Thursday's game.
91.*Jacoby Ford OAK at Min
Note: (Ankle) Wearing a walking boot on Monday. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** Ruled out this week. ***
92.*Danario Alexander STL vs. Sea
Note: Still limited with hamstring injury. *** Doubtful this week. ***
93.*Lee Evans BAL vs. Cin
94.*Brian Robiskie JAC at Cle
95.*Jeremy Maclin PHI at NYG
Note: Sprained AC joint (shoulder) and a hamstring injury - the Eagles are more worried about the former. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** OUT THIS WEEK. ***
96.*A.J. Green CIN at Bal
Note: Left with a knee injury suffered on a touchdown catch. Marvin Lewis only said that Green 'should be fine,' whatever that means. As always, watch the practice reports. Did not practice Wednesday, going to be a game-time decision. *** INACTIVE THIS WEEK ***
97.*Miles Austin DAL at Was
Note: Did not practice Wednesday.
98.*Malcom Floyd SD at Chi
Note: (Hip) Missed practice Monday. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Out again this week. ***
99.*Leonard Hankerson WAS vs. Dal
Note: Tough break - going on IR with labrum tear.

Tight Ends

1.Rob Gronkowski NE vs. KC
2.Jermichael Finley GB vs. TB
3.Jason Witten DAL at Was
4.Antonio Gates SD at Chi
5.*Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Ten
Note: Played well despite his back injury last week.
6.*Fred Davis WAS vs. Dal
Note: Possibly facing suspension for failing NFL substance test.
7.Jake Ballard NYG vs. Phi
8.Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Car
Note: Nine targets, but goal line action once again stolen by Scheffler.
9.Aaron Hernandez NE vs. KC
10.Ed Dickson BAL vs. Cin
Note: Had a whopping 14 targets against Seattle.
11.Brent Celek PHI at NYG
12.Greg Olsen CAR at Det
13.Kellen Winslow TB at GB
14.Vernon Davis SF vs. Ari
Note: Scored for the first time since Week 5 last week.
15.Jermaine Gresham CIN at Bal
16.Marcedes Lewis JAC at Cle
17.Dustin Keller NYJ at Den
18.Ben Watson CLE vs. Jac
19.Visanthe Shiancoe MIN vs. Oak
Note: (Hamstring) *** Active this week. ***
20.Scott Chandler BUF at Mia
21.Delanie Walker SF vs. Ari
22.*Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Buf
Note: Sat out practice Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. *** Active this week. ***
23.Tony Scheffler DET vs. Car
24.Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Cin
25.Jared Cook TEN at Atl
26.Evan Moore CLE vs. Jac
27.Daniel Fells DEN vs. NYJ
28.Jeff King ARZ at SF
29.Zach Miller SEA at StL
30.*Lance Kendricks STL vs. Sea
Note: (Foot) Limited Wednesday, questionable again this week. *** Active this week. ***
31.Randy McMichael SD at Chi
32.Leonard Pope KC at NE
33.*Kevin Boss OAK at Min
Note: (Knee) Active this week.
34.*Kellen Davis CHI vs. SD
35.*Todd Heap ARZ at SF
Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday.
36.*Jeremy Shockey CAR at Det
Note: Expects to play despite a hip injury. Missed practice Wednesday. *** INACTIVE THIS WEEK. ***
37.*Donald Lee CIN at Bal

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Oak
2.LeSean McCoy PHI at NYG
Note: Maybe, just maybe, when you don't have Jackson and Maclin is hurt, you might want to get the ball in McCoy's hands more than 14 times on the ground.
3.*Matt Forte CHI vs. SD
Note: Scored on a six-yard touchdown last week. No telling what might have happened on a subsequent play if he had gotten stopped at the two, for instance. Limited Wednesday with a shoulder injury.
4.*Wes Welker NE vs. KC
Note: *** (Knee) Probable for Monday night's game. ***
5.Brandon Marshall MIA vs. Buf
6.*Calvin Johnson DET vs. Car
Note: Sat out the final series against the Bears after taking a big hit. Watch out for his practice reports. Not listed on the Wednesday practice reports, should play.
7.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SF
8.Fred Jackson BUF at Mia
9.*DeMarco Murray DAL at Was
Note: Briefly left last week's games for precautionary reasons to check out his shoulder.
10.Ray Rice BAL vs. Cin
Note: Something tells me he'll get more than five carries against the Bengals.
11.Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. Phi
12.Steve Smith CAR at Det
13.Greg Jennings GB vs. TB
14.Brandon Lloyd STL vs. Sea
15.Rob Gronkowski NE vs. KC
16.Michael Bush OAK at Min
Note: ***McFadden out again. ***
17.Ryan Mathews SD at Chi
18.Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Cle
19.Steven Jackson STL vs. Sea
20.Chris Johnson TEN at Atl
21.Vincent Jackson SD at Chi
22.Jordy Nelson GB vs. TB
23.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cin
24.Dez Bryant DAL at Was
25.Roddy White ATL vs. Ten
26.Jermichael Finley GB vs. TB
27.Michael Turner ATL vs. Ten
28.*Frank Gore SF vs. Ari
Note: Sat out the second half with an injured knee - the Niners expect that Gore will play this week. Diagnosis was just a bruise, probably will be limited in practice. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Returned to practice later in the week, listed as questionable. ***
29.*Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL
Note: Down two offensive linemen.
30.Shonn Greene NYJ at Den
31.Jason Witten DAL at Was
32.Antonio Gates SD at Chi
33.Earl Bennett CHI vs. SD
34.Dwayne Bowe KC at NE
35.*Plaxico Burress NYJ at Den
Note: (Back) Full participant in Tuesday's practice.
36.Laurent Robinson DAL at Was
37.*Santonio Holmes NYJ at Den
Note: (Foot) Full participant in Tuesday's practice.
38.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Buf
39.Jackie Battle KC at NE
40.*Roy Helu Jr. WAS vs. Dal
Note: Regarding Shanahan, yeah, I have no answers here. There's no logic that applies. If you must, I'd keep going with Helu.
41.LeGarrette Blount TB at GB
42.*Beanie Wells ARZ at SF
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable, generally expected to play. ***
43.Percy Harvin MIN vs. Oak
Note: Vikings are finally trying to get him more involved in the offense - a full week of practice helped.
44.*DeSean Jackson PHI at NYG
Note: Will be back in the starting lineup presuming that he doesn't sleep through any more meetings.
45.Denarius Moore OAK at Min
46.Jabar Gaffney WAS vs. Dal
47.Nate Burleson DET vs. Car
48.*Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Ten
Note: Played well despite his back injury last week.
49.*Fred Davis WAS vs. Dal
Note: Possibly facing suspension for failing NFL substance test.
50.Mike Tolbert SD at Chi
51.*Lance Ball DEN vs. NYJ
Note: Had 30 carries after injuries to McGahee and Moreno. Might end up starting Thursday night.
52.James Starks GB vs. TB
53.*Willis McGahee DEN vs. NYJ
Note: (Hamstring) Questionable at best for Thursday night after barely practicing Tuesday. Game-time decision. Very little practice this week.
54.Cedric Benson CIN at Bal
55.Victor Cruz NYG vs. Phi
56.Vincent Brown SD at Chi
57.Greg Little CLE vs. Jac
58.*Nate Washington TEN at Atl
Note: (Illness) Limited at practice this week, but listed as probable.
59.Deion Branch NE vs. KC
60.Damian Williams TEN at Atl
61.Jake Ballard NYG vs. Phi
62.Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Car
Note: Nine targets, but goal line action once again stolen by Scheffler.
63.Aaron Hernandez NE vs. KC
64.Maurice Morris DET vs. Car
65.Brandon Jacobs NYG vs. Phi
66.*BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE vs. KC
Note: *** (Toe) Once again listed as questionable for Monday night's game. ***
67.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Buf
68.*Kendall Hunter SF vs. Ari
Note: Carried the load, such as it was, in the second half with Gore banged up. Gore is expected back this week.
69.Jonathan Stewart CAR at Det
70.Chris Ogbonnaya CLE vs. Jac
71.*Jeremy Maclin PHI at NYG
Note: Sprained AC joint (shoulder) and a hamstring injury - the Eagles are more worried about the former. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. *** OUT THIS WEEK. ***
72.*A.J. Green CIN at Bal
Note: Left with a knee injury suffered on a touchdown catch. Marvin Lewis only said that Green 'should be fine,' whatever that means. As always, watch the practice reports. Did not practice Wednesday, going to be a game-time decision. *** INACTIVE THIS WEEK ***
73.*Steve Johnson BUF at Mia
Note: Day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Active, playing through his shoulder injury. ***
74.*Michael Crabtree SF vs. Ari
Note: (Foot) Only four targets in the win over the G-Men. Limited Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
75.*Julio Jones ATL vs. Ten
Note: Missed the second half of the loss to the Saints after aggravating his hamstring injury. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable, but didn't practice all week and generally not expected to play. ***
76.*Sidney Rice SEA at StL
Note: Like Doug Baldwin, suffered a concussion against the Ravens, but has responded well to tests so far. Limited Wednesday. *** Listed as probable. ***
77.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cin
78.Ed Dickson BAL vs. Cin
Note: Had a whopping 14 targets against Seattle.
79.Brent Celek PHI at NYG
80.DeAngelo Williams CAR at Det
81.Dexter McCluster KC at NE
82.*Ryan Torain WAS vs. Dal
Note: Regarding Shanahan, yeah, I have no answers here. There's no logic that applies. If you must, I'd keep going with Helu.
83.Kregg Lumpkin TB at GB
84.Marion Barber CHI vs. SD
85.Titus Young DET vs. Car
86.Steve Breaston KC at NE
87.Jason Avant PHI at NYG
88.Jerome Simpson CIN at Bal
89.Eric Decker DEN vs. NYJ
90.Mike Williams TB at GB
91.Michael Jenkins MIN vs. Oak
92.*Devin Hester CHI vs. SD
Note: 'Do not kick to Hester' = 'Do not say 'Cochise' to this dog.' (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday.
93.Josh Cribbs CLE vs. Jac
94.Greg Olsen CAR at Det
95.Kellen Winslow TB at GB
96.Vernon Davis SF vs. Ari
Note: Scored for the first time since Week 5 last week.

Kickers

1.David Akers SF vs. Ari
2.Dan Bailey DAL at Was
Note: Jinx alert: Bailey has made 22 consecutive (but not 'unanswered') field goal attempts.
3.Mason Crosby GB vs. TB
4.Nick Novak SD at Chi
5.*Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Min
Note: The Raiders passed up a 51-yard field goal attempt last Thursday because of his sore hamstring.
6.Billy Cundiff BAL vs. Cin
7.Robbie Gould CHI vs. SD
8.*Jason Hanson DET vs. Car
Note: Made both field goals despite a sore knee.
9.Nick Folk NYJ at Den
10.Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. KC
Note: Another solid effort against the Jets. 77 points on the season.
11.Rob Bironas TEN at Atl
12.Mike Nugent CIN at Bal
13.Olindo Mare CAR at Det
14.Matt Bryant ATL vs. Ten
15.Josh Scobee JAC at Cle
16.Matt Prater DEN vs. NYJ
17.Alex Henery PHI at NYG
18.Phil Dawson CLE vs. Jac
Note: It's a shame the focus will be on his miss and not the four figgies he made.
19.Connor Barth TB at GB
20.Graham Gano WAS vs. Dal
21.Lawrence Tynes NYG vs. Phi
22.Josh Brown STL vs. Sea
23.Steven Hauschka SEA at StL
24.Jay Feely ARZ at SF
25.Ryan Longwell MIN vs. Oak
26.Dave Rayner BUF at Mia
27.Ryan Succop KC at NE
28.*Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Buf
Note: *** INACTIVE with a groin injury. Shayne Graham will replace Carpenter. ***

Defenses

1.Baltimore Ravens vs. Cin
2.San Francisco 49ers vs. Ari
3.Green Bay Packers vs. TB
4.Chicago Bears vs. SD
Note: Could have a bunch of sacks if Marcus McNeill can't go for the Chargers.
5.*New England Patriots vs. KC
Note: Devin McCourty has a separated shoulder.
6.St. Louis Rams vs. Sea
7.New York Jets at Den
8.*Dallas Cowboys at Was
Note: Sean Lee (wrist) played through his wrist injury last week.
9.New York Giants vs. Phi
10.Oakland Raiders at Min
11.Cleveland Browns vs. Jac
12.Detroit Lions vs. Car
13.Atlanta Falcons vs. Ten
14.*Cincinnati Bengals at Bal
Note: Leon Hall (ACL) out for the season - big blow.
15.Tennessee Titans at Atl
16.*Seattle Seahawks at StL
Note: Kam Chancellor suffered a concussion in the win over Baltimore.
17.*San Diego Chargers at Chi
Note: Shaun Phillips (foot) isn't guaranteed to return this week.
18.Denver Broncos vs. NYJ
19.*Jacksonville Jaguars at Cle
Note: Lost Rashean Mathis due to a torn ACL.
20.Arizona Cardinals at SF
21.Miami Dolphins vs. Buf
22.Washington Redskins vs. Dal
23.*Philadelphia Eagles at NYG
Note: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie suffered torn ankle ligaments in the loss to Arizona.
24.Carolina Panthers at Det
25.*Minnesota Vikings vs. Oak
Note: Antoine Winfield (broken clavicle) is out for the season.
26.*Buffalo Bills at Mia
Note: George Wilson sat out the second half with a neck stinger.
27.Kansas City Chiefs at NE
28.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GB

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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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