Week 4 Rankings - Value Meter: Week 4 Rankings

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Updated on September 25, 2012 7:59PM EST

Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three 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. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week, once on Wednesday night, once on Friday night.

Pittsburgh and Indianapolis are on bye this week.

Updated 9/28

Quarterback

1.	Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NO Note: Finally draws a good matchup against the Saints. But last year, with one game excepted, matchups didn't matter until the playoff game against the Giants.
2.	Tom Brady NE at Buf Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. Wasn't on subsequent injury reports later in the week. *
3.	Robert Griffin WAS at TB
4.	Eli Manning NYG at Phi
5.	Matt Ryan ATL vs. Car
6.	Peyton Manning DEN vs. Oak
7.	Cam Newton CAR at Atl
8.	Drew Brees NO at GB Note: Giving the Packers' defense a little more credit, moving Brees down five slots.
9.	Michael Vick PHI vs. NYG Note: Nine turnovers in three games. Despite that, there's no notion from coach Andy Reid that Vick's job is in danger.
10.	Josh Freeman TB vs. Was Note: Dreadful game for Freeman against the Cowboys, but he draws the Redskins this week, which should be much

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Pittsburgh and Indianapolis are on bye this week.

Updated 9/28

Quarterback

1.	Aaron Rodgers GB vs. NO Note: Finally draws a good matchup against the Saints. But last year, with one game excepted, matchups didn't matter until the playoff game against the Giants.
2.	Tom Brady NE at Buf Note: (Shoulder) Limited in Wednesday's practice. Wasn't on subsequent injury reports later in the week. *
3.	Robert Griffin WAS at TB
4.	Eli Manning NYG at Phi
5.	Matt Ryan ATL vs. Car
6.	Peyton Manning DEN vs. Oak
7.	Cam Newton CAR at Atl
8.	Drew Brees NO at GB Note: Giving the Packers' defense a little more credit, moving Brees down five slots.
9.	Michael Vick PHI vs. NYG Note: Nine turnovers in three games. Despite that, there's no notion from coach Andy Reid that Vick's job is in danger.
10.	Josh Freeman TB vs. Was Note: Dreadful game for Freeman against the Cowboys, but he draws the Redskins this week, which should be much better.
11.	Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cle Note: Gets to avoid Joe Haden in Thursday night's matchup.
12.	Andy Dalton CIN at Jac Note: Dalton faced some of the worst coverage I've ever seen in the NFL. The takeaway - start your QBs against the Redskins.
13.	Matthew Stafford DET vs. Min Note: Strained a muscle in his leg - the Lions were incredibly vague about the injury - in Sunday's win over the Titans. Stafford's availability is uncertain for this week. Stafford missed Wednesday's practice, but worked with the first-team offense Thursday. Full practice Friday - listed as probable. *
14.	*Matt Schaub HOU vs. Ten Note: Saw more of his ear lobe than I'll ever care to see from anyone ever again. He practiced without limitation Monday.
15.	Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. NE
16.	Philip Rivers SD at KC
17.	Alex Smith SF at NYJ
18.	Tony Romo DAL vs. Chi
19.	Christian Ponder MIN at Det Note: Listed as probable Friday after being a full participant in practice - dealing with a sore neck. *
20.	Carson Palmer OAK at Den
21.	Matt Cassel KC vs. SD
22.	Jake Locker TEN at Hou
23.	Blaine Gabbert JAC vs. Cin
24.	Jay Cutler CHI at Dal
25.	Mark Sanchez NYJ vs. SF
26.	*Kevin Kolb ARZ vs. Mia Note: John Skelton is still two weeks away from being available to play.
27.	Russell Wilson SEA at StL
28.	Sam Bradford STL vs. Sea
29.	Brandon Weeden CLE at Bal
30.	Ryan Tannehill MIA at Ari
31.	*Shaun Hill DET vs. Min Note: Played well in relief of Stafford last week.

Running Backs

1.	Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Cin
2.	Arian Foster HOU vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. *
3.	Ray Rice BAL vs. Cle
4.	LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG Note: (Ribs) Listed as probable. *
5.	Darren McFadden OAK at Den Note: Sore shoulder, limited in Wednesday's practice. Listed as probable. *
6.	Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL
7.	Michael Turner ATL vs. Car Note: Turner had 80 yards on 14 carries against the Chargers. The DUI arrest won't limit his playing time in the near future.
8.	Frank Gore SF at NYJ
9.	Adrian Peterson MIN at Det Note: Only with Peterson would 25 carries be described as a reduced workload - but that was the case last week, as he didn't carry the ball in the final five minutes.
10.	Jamaal Charles KC vs. SD Note: Exploded in a great matchup - now has full confidence in the knee, whereas he said that he didn't have that the first two weeks.
11.	Ryan Mathews SD at KC Note: Lost a critical fumble early - so he's in midseason form.
12.	Doug Martin TB vs. Was
13.	Stevan Ridley NE at Buf Note: Fewer carries than Woodhead, robbed of two goal line opportunities.
14.	BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Jac Note: Lost his first fumble as a professional last week against the Redskins.
15.	DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Chi
16.	Darren Sproles NO at GB
17.	*Trent Richardson CLE at Bal Note: (Knee) Full participant in early practice this week.
18.	Alfred Morris WAS at TB Note: Upon further review I like the matchup less than I did earlier.*
19.	Cedric Benson GB vs. NO Note: Moving down a couple of notches now that James Starks is probable.*
20.	Willis McGahee DEN vs. Oak Note: (Ribs) Day-to-day. Left Week 3's loss to the Texans early. Practiced Wednesday and Thursday. Listed as probable. *
21.	Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Mia Note: First semblance of success in the Cardinals' running game came from Williams late in the game. Much bigger opportunity with Wells out.*
22.	Ben Tate HOU vs. Ten Note: Lost a fumble that helped keep the Broncos in the game last week.
23.	Shonn Greene NYJ vs. SF
24.	Matt Forte CHI at Dal Note: (Ankle) Expected to miss Monday night's game. Or then again, maybe not. Either way, I have to get a hyperbaric chamber. Limited practice participant Friday. *
25.	Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Phi Note: (Neck) Guaranteed that he would be able to play Sunday night against the Eagles - the Giants medical staff has yet to weigh in, though. Official diagnosis is an inflamed disc in his neck. He will play this week, however, and could start, though Brown will still have a role.*
26.	*Chris Johnson TEN at Hou Note: Lays another egg - just how low will you have to sell him if you try to trade now?
27.	Tashard Choice BUF vs. NE Note: Choice had 20 carries for 91 yards after Spiller got hurt last week. Has to possible contend with Fred Jackson returning this week, though. Role remains uncertain, but chances are better now that at least he'll start. Both Jackson and Spiller are officially listed as questionable. *
28.	Reggie Bush MIA at Ari Note: Knee injury - conflicting reports on the severity. First indications suggested out until Week 8, now some reports suggest he could play even this week. Ran with the team Thursday in no-contact drills, looking more likely that he'll play. Limited again in Friday's practice, listed as questionable. It's a late game, so make sure you have an alternative if he's a game-time scratch. *
29.	*DeAngelo Williams CAR at Atl Note: Another disappointing game if you consider that Stewart was out. That won't be the case this week.
30.	Andre Brown NYG at Phi Note: Even though Bradshaw is coming back, Brown demonstrated that he at least should be a part of the offense. Bradshaw is back, and will start, though Coughlin said that Brown will still have a role in the offense.*
31.	*Daniel Thomas MIA at Ari Note: Had 19 carries for 69 yards last week and was getting the red zone looks even before Reggie Bush hurt his knee.
32.	Mikel Leshoure DET vs. Min Note: Surprising only in the extent that he dominated the running back opportunities. Limited in Thursday's practice by a groin injury. Listed as questionable. *
33.	Daryl Richardson STL vs. Sea Note: Could get more work with Steven Jackson a game-time decision again this week. *
34.	Jonathan Stewart CAR at Atl Note: (Ankle) Should play Sunday with a full week-plus to prepare, but as always we'll wait for the practice reports before moving him up. Limited by a toe injury in practice, though. Upgraded to probable. *
35.	*Danny Woodhead NE at Buf Note: Woodhead had 15 carries against the Ravens, more than Stevan Ridley, and stole much of the goal line action.
36.	*Lance Ball DEN vs. Oak Note: It looks as if Ball could be the first choice if McGahee can't play.
37.	Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Car Note: Getting more action, but that's tempered by the fact that Turner looked good against the Chargers.
38.	Pierre Thomas NO at GB
39.	Michael Bush CHI at Dal Note: Sore shoulder, plus now it looks as if Forte will play after all. (Shoulder) Not on the injury report. *
40.	Fred Jackson BUF vs. NE Note: (Knee) Giving himself a 70-75 percent chance of playing Sunday. Should practice Wednesday. Far less optimistic following practice Wednesday than before practice. Listed as questionable but with a legitimate shot at playing. Less soreness than earlier in the week. *
41.	Bilal Powell NYJ vs. SF Note: Got 10 carries against the Dolphins, and while he wasn't great (45 yards), he was far better than Shonn Greene. Role as the top backup secure with McKnight moving to defense.*
42.	*Lamar Miller MIA at Ari Note: Had nine carries last week for 48 yards after Reggie Bush got hurt. Could play a much bigger role this week if Bush can't go.
43.	*Shaun Draughn KC vs. SD Note: Could have a bigger role if Hillis can't go this week.
44.	Kendall Hunter SF at NYJ
45.	Toby Gerhart MIN at Det Note: Gerhart's three fumbles reduced any chance of a meaningful timeshare for him.
46.	Kevin Smith DET vs. Min Note: Nary a single carry or catch against the Titans. Maybe back in the picture with LeShoure listed as questionable?*
47.	Joique Bell DET vs. Min
48.	Steven Jackson STL vs. Sea Note: (Groin) Appeared to emerge unscathed even without practicing all week. Didn't practice Thursday, though there's no report of a setback. Very limited in Friday's practice, will be a game-time decision again this week. *
49.	Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Cle Note: Somehow was in there on a critical 4th down play instead of Rice last week, which at least suggests that the Ravens trust him quite a bit.
50.	Mark Ingram NO at GB
51.	Jackie Battle SD at KC
52.	Robert Turbin SEA at StL
53.	Felix Jones DAL vs. Chi
54.	James Starks GB vs. NO Note: (Toe) Inactive once again in Week 3. Listed as probable - possible threat to Benson's good matchup. *
55.	C.J. Spiller BUF vs. NE Note: Injured shoulder, but with a good chance of returning in Week 5 and even an outside shot of returning this week. Did individual work Wednesday, did more Thursday, still it's dubious that he's going to play a major role this week. Listed as questionable. *
56.	Jason Snelling ATL vs. Car
57.	Brandon Bolden NE at Buf
58.	Ronnie Hillman DEN vs. Oak
59.	Rashad Jennings JAC vs. Cin Note: (Knee) Expected to practice Wednesday. Full practice this week. Listed as probable. *
60.	Mike Tolbert CAR at Atl
61.	Bryce Brown PHI vs. NYG
62.	Evan Royster WAS at TB Note: Day-to-day with a patella tendon issue. Enhanced role with Helu out for the year, though Ryan Grant now looms. (Knee) Limited at practice Thursday.*
63.	Javon Ringer TEN at Hou Note: (Elbow) Practiced all week, listed as probable. Might he take away some carries from CJ.04K? *
64.	Mike Goodson OAK at Den Note: (Hamstring) Just one carry last week. Questionable on the injury report. *
65.	LeGarrette Blount TB vs. Was
66.	Montario Hardesty CLE at Bal
67.	Bernard Scott CIN at Jac Note: (Ankle) Limited in practice Friday, listed as questionable. *
68.	Kahlil Bell CHI at Dal
69.	David Wilson NYG at Phi
70.	Ryan Grant WAS at TB Note: Signed by the Redskins, fits their scheme.*
71.	Curtis Brinkley SD at KC
72.	*Knowshon Moreno DEN vs. Oak Note: Healthy scratch in favor of Ronnie Hillman last week.
73.	Brandon Jackson CLE at Bal
74.	Isaiah Pead STL vs. Sea
75.	Ronnie Brown SD at KC
76.	Alex Green GB vs. NO
77.	Taiwan Jones OAK at Den
78.	Brandon Jacobs SF at NYJ Note: (Knee) Listed as questionable. *
79.	Dion Lewis PHI vs. NYG
80.	Peyton Hillis KC vs. SD Note: Injured his ankle against the Saints, seen wearing a walking boot Monday. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. Listed as doubtful. *
81.	LaMichael James SF at NYJ
82.	Shane Vereen NE at Buf Note: (Foot) Limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable. *
83.	LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Mia Note: (Groin) Listed as doubtful. *
84.	Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Mia Note: Might have suffered a turf toe injury against the Eagles. More troubling is that Williams had some success running the ball, albeit late in the game. Placed on the IR-to-return list by the Cardinals, out eight weeks.*
85.	Joe McKnight NYJ vs. SF Note: Converted to defensive back.*
86.	Roy Helu WAS at TB Note: Dealing with a turf toe injury. Placed on the IR by the Redskins.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Calvin Johnson DET vs. Min Note: (Ankle) Listed as probable. *
2.	A.J. Green CIN at Jac
3.	Julio Jones ATL vs. Car Note: Suffered a lacerated hand early on against the Chargers, but returned to the game. Limited in Thursday's practice. Listed as probable. *
4.	Victor Cruz NYG at Phi
5.	Steve Johnson BUF vs. NE
6.	Roddy White ATL vs. Car
7.	Wes Welker NE at Buf
8.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Mia
9.	Steve Smith CAR at Atl
10.	Percy Harvin MIN at Det
11.	Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ten Note: Limited in practice with a sore groin. Listed as probable. *
12.	Miles Austin DAL vs. Chi Note: Briefly went to the locker room with a rib injury. Full practice Friday. *
13.	Greg Jennings GB vs. NO Note: (Groin) Appeared to be at full speed Monday night - just missed getting into the end zone. Limited in Thursday's practice. Listed as probable. *
14.	Brandon Lloyd NE at Buf Note: The thigh injury that limited Lloyd's practice time was a non-factor Sunday night.
15.	Vincent Jackson TB vs. Was
16.	Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak
17.	Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cle Note: Away from the team Monday to attend to the family after the death of his brother late Saturday night.
18.	DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG
19.	Brandon Marshall CHI at Dal
20.	Dwayne Bowe KC vs. SD Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. Surprisingly listed as questionable, though the belief is that he'll be able to play.
21.	*Jordy Nelson GB vs. NO Note: Targeted just three times, as once again the Packers were denied the opportunity to go deep.
22.	Nate Washington TEN at Hou
23.	Eric Decker DEN vs. Oak
24.	Danny Amendola STL vs. Sea
25.	Lance Moore NO at GB
26.	Michael Crabtree SF at NYJ
27.	Malcom Floyd SD at KC
28.	Dez Bryant DAL vs. Chi
29.	Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NYG Note: (Hip pointer) Expected to return Sunday night against the Giants. Full practice participant. Listed as probable. I'm upgrading him because of the positive reports and the matchup. *
30.	Brian Hartline MIA at Ari Note: Targeted nine times, connected just once.
31.	Ramses Barden NYG at Phi Note: With Nicks back, role back to a third receiver, but it's also hard to see him being a non-factor the rest of the way. * Bumping up with Hakeem Nicks downgraded to doubtful. *
32.	Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. SF
33.	Mike Williams TB vs. Was
34.	Brandon LaFell CAR at Atl
35.	*Marques Colston NO at GB Note: Playing through plantar fasciitis in his foot.
36.	James Jones GB vs. NO
37.	Greg Little CLE at Bal
38.	Denarius Moore OAK at Den
39.	Donald Jones BUF vs. NE
40.	Andrew Hawkins CIN at Jac
41.	Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cle
42.	Randall Cobb GB vs. NO Note: Just one catch and one carry Monday night.
43.	Aldrick Robinson WAS at TB
44.	Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Mia
45.	Davone Bess MIA at Ari
46.	Sidney Rice SEA at StL
47.	*Jerome Simpson MIN at Det Note: Back from suspension this week. The Vikings haven't yet officially made a roster move and don't have to until Thursday to bring him back on the active roster.
48.	Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Chi
49.	Titus Young DET vs. Min
50.	Kendall Wright TEN at Hou
51.	Jason Avant PHI vs. NYG
52.	*Golden Tate SEA at StL Note: Two touchdowns, including the infamous Hail Mary so-called catch.
53.	Jeremy Kerley NYJ vs. SF Note: Had another productive game, more so than Stephen Hill.
54.	Nate Burleson DET vs. Min
55.	Jon Baldwin KC vs. SD Note: Bumping up, as he's seemingly the only KC receiver not listed as questionable this week. *
56.	Randy Moss SF at NYJ
57.	Armon Binns CIN at Jac Note: Just three targets against the Redskins, though one hit for a 48-yard touchdown.
58.	Laurent Robinson JAC vs. Cin Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Colts. Had a setback this week, didn't practice Thursday. Went full-bore Friday, listed as probable. *
59.	Kenny Britt TEN at Hou Note: Sore ankle, but should be able to play this week. Had an elevated role early on against Detroit. Sat out practice Thursday. I'm officially downgrading him. Didn't practice all week, still has a chance to play, but is questionable. *
60.	Alshon Jeffery CHI at Dal Note: Targeted seven times against the Rams.
61.	Leonard Hankerson WAS at TB
62.	Justin Blackmon JAC vs. Cin
63.	Derek Hagan OAK at Den Note: Could see more action in the wake of DHB's injury. Likely starting with Streater also banged up. *
64.	Robert Meachem SD at KC
65.	Devery Henderson NO at GB
66.	Santana Moss WAS at TB
67.	Brandon Stokley DEN vs. Oak
68.	Cecil Shorts JAC vs. Cin Note: Twice in three weeks Shorts has come up big, but he was only on the field for 20 plays against the Colts.
69.	Mario Manningham SF at NYJ
70.	Eddie Royal SD at KC
71.	Domenik Hixon NYG at Phi Note: (Concussion) Cleared to resume practice. Practiced this week, listed as probable.*
72.	Brandon Gibson STL vs. Sea
73.	Jacoby Jones BAL vs. Cle
74.	Travis Benjamin CLE at Bal Note: Starting with Massaquoi out.*
75.	Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Mia Note: Finally recorded his first NFL catch in Week 3.
76.	Rod Streater OAK at Den Note: (Neck) Listed as questionable. *
77.	Earl Bennett CHI at Dal Note: (Hand) Limited in Friday's practice. *
78.	Rueben Randle NYG at Phi
79.	*Damaris Johnson PHI vs. NYG Note: Started last week with Jeremy Maclin out last week, but should go back to a reduced role this week.
80.	Kevin Walter HOU vs. Ten
81.	Doug Baldwin SEA at StL Note: (Shoulder) Inactive Monday night. Listed as probable. *
82.	Josh Morgan WAS at TB
83.	Steven Smith STL vs. Sea
84.	*Braylon Edwards SEA at StL Note: No targets even with Doug Baldwin inactive Monday night.
85.	Josh Gordon CLE at Bal
86.	Steve Breaston KC vs. SD Note: (Knee) Listed as questionable - relevant only because of injuries to McCluster and Bowe. *
87.	Devin Aromashodu MIN at Det
88.	Hakeem Nicks NYG at Phi Note: (Foot) Should return to practice Thursday and be available to play Sunday night. Listed as doubtful - have to wonder whether the Giants have been fully forthcoming about the injury given the late downgrade. *
89.	Pierre Garcon WAS at TB Note: Getting better, but still limited in Thursday's practice. Still limited in practice, listed as questionable. *
90.	Julian Edelman NE at Buf Note: Dealing with a left hand injury. Not present at the start of Thursday's practice. Officially ruled out for this week. *
91.	Mohamed Massaquoi CLE at Bal Note: Hamstring injury - did not practice Tuesday. Out Thursday night.*
92.	Dexter McCluster KC vs. SD Note: Arm was in a sling after an elbow injury in the third quarter. (Elbow) Listed as questionable. *
93.	Stephen Hill NYJ vs. SF Note: Suffered a hamstring injury against the Dolphins and is iffy for this week. Listed as doubtful. *
94.	Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK at Den Note: Suffered a concussion and neck strain on what looked to be a horrifying play against the Steelers. He's predicted to make a full recovery, but no timetable has been announced yet. Officially listed as doubtful. *

Tight Ends

1.	Jimmy Graham NO at GB
2.	Vernon Davis SF at NYJ Note: (Back) Listed as probable.*
3.	Martellus Bennett NYG at Phi
4.	Rob Gronkowski NE at Buf Note: Occasionally held in to block against the Ravens. Consider that to be an unusual occurrence. Added to the injury report with a hip injury, listed as questionable. *
5.	Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Car
6.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at Det Note: (Thigh) Full participant in Friday's practice. *
7.	Fred Davis WAS at TB Note: Seven catches for 90 yards against the Bengals.
8.	Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Cle
9.	Owen Daniels HOU vs. Ten
10.	Antonio Gates SD at KC
11.	Jermaine Gresham CIN at Jac
12.	Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Min
13.	Brent Celek PHI vs. NYG
14.	Jermichael Finley GB vs. NO
15.	Jared Cook TEN at Hou Note: Injured the AC joint to his left shoulder against the Lions. Practiced more Friday than he did Thursday. *
16.	Greg Olsen CAR at Atl
17.	Jason Witten DAL vs. Chi Note: Very meager output against the Bucs, had two drops.
18.	Brandon Myers OAK at Den Note: Suffered a concussion in the win over the Steelers, but no headaches on Monday. We'll see how that translates in practice terms later in the week. Passed his concussion tests and is cleared to play, though he's still listed as questionable. *
19.	Scott Chandler BUF vs. NE Note: Just four targets against the Browns.
20.	Joel Dreessen DEN vs. Oak
21.	Dallas Clark TB vs. Was
22.	Marcedes Lewis JAC vs. Cin
23.	*Jacob Tamme DEN vs. Oak Note: Injured his ankle in the loss to the Texans.
24.	Anthony Fasano MIA at Ari
25.	Lance Kendricks STL vs. Sea
26.	Ed Dickson BAL vs. Cle
27.	Tony Moeaki KC vs. SD
28.	Kellen Davis CHI at Dal
29.	Jordan Cameron CLE at Bal
30.	Ben Watson CLE at Bal
31.	Dante Rosario SD at KC
32.	Zach Miller SEA at StL
33.	Dustin Keller NYJ vs. SF Note: (Hamstring) Officially questionable this week. *
34.	Todd Heap ARZ vs. Mia Note: (Knee) Doubtful this week. *
35.	Kevin Boss KC vs. SD Note: (Head) Ruled out this week. *

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs. Cin
2.	Arian Foster HOU vs. Ten Note: (Knee) Listed as probable. *
3.	Ray Rice BAL vs. Cle
4.	LeSean McCoy PHI vs. NYG Note: (Ribs) Listed as probable. *
5.	Calvin Johnson DET vs. Min Note: (Ankle) Listed as probable. *
6.	Julio Jones ATL vs. Car Note: Suffered a lacerated hand early on against the Chargers, but returned to the game. Limited in Thursday's practice. Listed as probable. *
7.	Victor Cruz NYG at Phi
8.	A.J. Green CIN at Jac
9.	Steve Johnson BUF vs. NE
10.	Roddy White ATL vs. Car
11.	Wes Welker NE at Buf
12.	Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ten Note: Limited in practice with a sore groin. Listed as probable. *
13.	Jimmy Graham NO at GB
14.	Darren McFadden OAK at Den Note: Sore shoulder, limited in Wednesday's practice. Listed as probable. *
15.	Marshawn Lynch SEA at StL
16.	Frank Gore SF at NYJ
17.	Adrian Peterson MIN at Det Note: Only with Peterson would 25 carries be described as a reduced workload - but that was the case last week, as he didn't carry the ball in the final five minutes.
18.	Jamaal Charles KC vs. SD Note: Exploded in a great matchup - now has full confidence in the knee, whereas he said that he didn't have that the first two weeks.
19.	Rob Gronkowski NE at Buf Note: Occasionally held in to block against the Ravens. Consider that to be an unusual occurrence. Added to the injury report with a hip injury, listed as questionable. *
20.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Mia
21.	Steve Smith CAR at Atl
22.	Percy Harvin MIN at Det
23.	Miles Austin DAL vs. Chi Note: Briefly went to the locker room with a rib injury. Full practice Friday. *
24.	Greg Jennings GB vs. NO Note: (Groin) Appeared to be at full speed Monday night - just missed getting into the end zone. Limited in Thursday's practice. Listed as probable. *
25.	Brandon Lloyd NE at Buf Note: The thigh injury that limited Lloyd's practice time was a non-factor Sunday night.
26.	Ryan Mathews SD at KC Note: Lost a critical fumble early - so he's in midseason form.
27.	Doug Martin TB vs. Was
28.	Darren Sproles NO at GB
29.	Michael Bush CHI at Dal Note: Sore shoulder, plus now it looks as if Forte will play after all. (Shoulder) Not on the injury report. *
30.	DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Chi
31.	Michael Turner ATL vs. Car Note: Turner had 80 yards on 14 carries against the Chargers. The DUI arrest won't limit his playing time in the near future.
32.	Vincent Jackson TB vs. Was
33.	Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak
34.	Hakeem Nicks NYG at Phi Note: (Foot) Should return to practice Thursday and be available to play Sunday night. Listed as doubtful - have to wonder whether the Giants have been fully forthcoming about the injury given the late downgrade. *
35.	Torrey Smith BAL vs. Cle Note: Away from the team Monday to attend to the family after the death of his brother late Saturday night.
36.	Brandon Marshall CHI at Dal
37.	Dwayne Bowe KC vs. SD Note: (Thigh) Limited in Thursday's practice. Surprisingly listed as questionable, though the belief is that he'll be able to play.
38.	*Trent Richardson CLE at Bal Note: (Knee) Full participant in early practice this week.
39.	Mikel Leshoure DET vs. Min Note: Surprising only in the extent that he dominated the running back opportunities. Limited in Thursday's practice by a groin injury. Listed as questionable. *
40.	BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Jac Note: Lost his first fumble as a professional last week against the Redskins.
41.	Alfred Morris WAS at TB Note: Upon further review I like the matchup less than I did earlier.*
42.	Cedric Benson GB vs. NO Note: Moving down a couple of notches now that James Starks is probable.*
43.	Vernon Davis SF at NYJ Note: (Back) Listed as probable.*
44.	*Jordy Nelson GB vs. NO Note: Targeted just three times, as once again the Packers were denied the opportunity to go deep.
45.	Nate Washington TEN at Hou
46.	Eric Decker DEN vs. Oak
47.	Danny Amendola STL vs. Sea
48.	DeSean Jackson PHI vs. NYG
49.	Andre Brown NYG at Phi Note: Even though Bradshaw is coming back, Brown demonstrated that he at least should be a part of the offense. Bradshaw is back, and will start, though Coughlin said that Brown will still have a role in the offense.*
50.	Stevan Ridley NE at Buf Note: Fewer carries than Woodhead, robbed of two goal line opportunities.
51.	*Daniel Thomas MIA at Ari Note: Had 19 carries for 69 yards last week and was getting the red zone looks even before Reggie Bush hurt his knee.
52.	Ben Tate HOU vs. Ten Note: Lost a fumble that helped keep the Broncos in the game last week.
53.	Ryan Williams ARZ vs. Mia Note: First semblance of success in the Cardinals' running game came from Williams late in the game. Much bigger opportunity with Wells out.*
54.	*Lance Ball DEN vs. Oak Note: It looks as if Ball could be the first choice if McGahee can't play.
55.	*Chris Johnson TEN at Hou Note: Lays another egg - just how low will you have to sell him if you try to trade now?
56.	Steven Jackson STL vs. Sea Note: (Groin) Appeared to emerge unscathed even without practicing all week. Didn't practice Thursday, though there's no report of a setback. Very limited in Friday's practice, will be a game-time decision again this week. *
57.	*Lamar Miller MIA at Ari Note: Had nine carries last week for 48 yards after Reggie Bush got hurt. Could play a much bigger role this week if Bush can't go.
58.	Martellus Bennett NYG at Phi
59.	Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. Car
60.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at Det Note: (Thigh) Full participant in Friday's practice. *
61.	Fred Davis WAS at TB Note: Seven catches for 90 yards against the Bengals.
62.	Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Cle
63.	Lance Moore NO at GB
64.	Michael Crabtree SF at NYJ
65.	Malcom Floyd SD at KC
66.	Dez Bryant DAL vs. Chi
67.	Brian Hartline MIA at Ari Note: Targeted nine times, connected just once.
68.	Santonio Holmes NYJ vs. SF
69.	Brandon LaFell CAR at Atl
70.	Mike Williams TB vs. Was
71.	*Marques Colston NO at GB Note: Playing through plantar fasciitis in his foot.
72.	Kenny Britt TEN at Hou Note: Sore ankle, but should be able to play this week. Had an elevated role early on against Detroit. Sat out practice Thursday. I'm officially downgrading him. Didn't practice all week, still has a chance to play, but is questionable. *
73.	James Jones GB vs. NO
74.	Denarius Moore OAK at Den
75.	Greg Little CLE at Bal
76.	*DeAngelo Williams CAR at Atl Note: Another disappointing game if you consider that Stewart was out. That won't be the case this week.
77.	*Danny Woodhead NE at Buf Note: Woodhead had 15 carries against the Ravens, more than Stevan Ridley, and stole much of the goal line action.
78.	Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. Car Note: Getting more action, but that's tempered by the fact that Turner looked good against the Chargers.
79.	Shonn Greene NYJ vs. SF
80.	Pierre Thomas NO at GB
81.	*Shaun Draughn KC vs. SD Note: Could have a bigger role if Hillis can't go this week.
82.	Donald Jones BUF vs. NE
83.	Andrew Hawkins CIN at Jac
84.	Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Cle
85.	Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. NYG Note: (Hip pointer) Expected to return Sunday night against the Giants. Full practice participant. Listed as probable. I'm upgrading him because of the positive reports and the matchup. *
86.	Randall Cobb GB vs. NO Note: Just one catch and one carry Monday night.
87.	Owen Daniels HOU vs. Ten
88.	Antonio Gates SD at KC
89.	Jermaine Gresham CIN at Jac
90.	Brandon Pettigrew DET vs. Min
91.	Aldrick Robinson WAS at TB
92.	Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Mia
93.	Ramses Barden NYG at Phi Note: With Nicks back, role back to a third receiver, but it's also hard to see him being a non-factor the rest of the way. * Bumping up with Hakeem Nicks downgraded to doubtful. *
94.	*Golden Tate SEA at StL Note: Two touchdowns, including the infamous Hail Mary so-called catch.

Kickers

1.	Stephen Gostkowski NE at Buf
2.	Justin Tucker BAL vs. Cle
3.	David Akers SF at NYJ
4.	Blair Walsh MIN at Det
5.	Mason Crosby GB vs. NO
6.	Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Sea
7.	Robbie Gould CHI at Dal
8.	Shayne Graham HOU vs. Ten
9.	Garrett Hartley NO at GB Note: Costly miss against the Chiefs shortly after a touchdown was overturned.
10.	Nick Novak SD at KC Note: Signed by the Chargers in the wake of Kaeding's injury.*
11.	Dan Bailey DAL vs. Chi
12.	*Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Den Note: Groin injury a non-factor last week.
13.	Matt Bryant ATL vs. Car
14.	Matt Prater DEN vs. Oak
15.	Jason Hanson DET vs. Min
16.	Rob Bironas TEN at Hou
17.	Lawrence Tynes NYG at Phi
18.	Connor Barth TB vs. Was
19.	Mike Nugent CIN at Jac
20.	Josh Scobee JAC vs. Cin
21.	Billy Cundiff WAS at TB
22.	Alex Henery PHI vs. NYG
23.	Jay Feely ARZ vs. Mia
24.	Justin Medlock CAR at Atl
25.	Nick Folk NYJ vs. SF
26.	Dan Carpenter MIA at Ari Note: Missed two field goals, including an overtime attempt.
27.	Phil Dawson CLE at Bal
28.	Rian Lindell BUF vs. NE Note: Made his first field goal attempt of the year in Week 3.
29.	Steven Hauschka SEA at StL
30.	Ryan Succop KC vs. SD
31.	Nate Kaeding SD at KC Note: (Groin) Questionable, and the Chargers signed Nick Novak. *

Defenses

1.	*Baltimore Ravens vs. Cle Note: Ladarius Webb is banged up, but expected to play Thursday night.
2.	Houston Texans vs. Ten
3.	*San Francisco 49ers at NYJ Note: X-rays on Patrick Willis' ankle were negative.
4.	Arizona Cardinals vs. Mia
5.	Chicago Bears at Dal
6.	Dallas Cowboys vs. Chi
7.	Atlanta Falcons vs. Car
8.	Seattle Seahawks at StL Note: Eight first-half sacks of Aaron Rodgers.
9.	*New York Jets vs. SF Note: Darrelle Revis (ACL) out for the year.
10.	New England Patriots at Buf
11.	Green Bay Packers vs. NO
12.	Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG
13.	Denver Broncos vs. Oak
14.	New York Giants at Phi
15.	Detroit Lions vs. Min
16.	St. Louis Rams vs. Sea
17.	San Diego Chargers at KC
18.	Buffalo Bills vs. NE
19.	*Minnesota Vikings at Det Note: Jared Allen finally recorded his first sack, but also suffered neck spasms against the Niners.
20.	Miami Dolphins at Ari
21.	*Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Was Note: Adrian Clayborn (knee) out for the year.
22.	Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cin
23.	Cleveland Browns at Bal Note: Still without Joe Haden.
24.	Cincinnati Bengals at Jac Note: Six sacks last week - the return of Carlos Dunlap was big.
25.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. SD
26.	Oakland Raiders at Den
27.	New Orleans Saints at GB
28.	Washington Redskins at TB
29.	Tennessee Titans at Hou
30.	Carolina Panthers at Atl