Weekly Rankings: Week 15 Value Meter

Weekly Rankings: Week 15 Value Meter

This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.

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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.

Thursday Game: Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

Sunday Update Complete

Quarterback

1.Drew Brees NO vs. TB
Note: The Bucs could very well serve to be the cure to what ails the Saints' passing game this week.
2.Peyton Manning DEN at Bal
3.Cam Newton CAR at SD
4.Tom Brady NE vs. SF
5.Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi
6.*Andrew Luck IND at Hou
Note: (Knee) Full participant in practice again this week.
7.Matthew Stafford DET at Ari
8.Eli Manning NYG at Atl
9.Josh Freeman TB at NO
10.Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Dal
11.Colin Kaepernick SF at NE
12.Matt Ryan ATL vs. NYG
13.*Carson Palmer OAK vs. KC
Note: *** The Raiders have a package of plays for Terrelle Pryor, though that might equate to just 2-3 snaps for Pryor. ***
14.Philip Rivers SD vs. Car
15.Andy Dalton CIN at Phi
Note: Sputtered against the Cowboys, now has a short week and a road game to recover.
16.Nick Foles PHI vs. Cin
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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.

Thursday Game: Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

Sunday Update Complete

Quarterback

1.Drew Brees NO vs. TB
Note: The Bucs could very well serve to be the cure to what ails the Saints' passing game this week.
2.Peyton Manning DEN at Bal
3.Cam Newton CAR at SD
4.Tom Brady NE vs. SF
5.Aaron Rodgers GB at Chi
6.*Andrew Luck IND at Hou
Note: (Knee) Full participant in practice again this week.
7.Matthew Stafford DET at Ari
8.Eli Manning NYG at Atl
9.Josh Freeman TB at NO
10.Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Dal
11.Colin Kaepernick SF at NE
12.Matt Ryan ATL vs. NYG
13.*Carson Palmer OAK vs. KC
Note: *** The Raiders have a package of plays for Terrelle Pryor, though that might equate to just 2-3 snaps for Pryor. ***
14.Philip Rivers SD vs. Car
15.Andy Dalton CIN at Phi
Note: Sputtered against the Cowboys, now has a short week and a road game to recover.
16.Nick Foles PHI vs. Cin
17.Matt Schaub HOU vs. Ind
18.Russell Wilson SEA at Buf
19.Tony Romo DAL vs. Pit
Note: Bad matchup, but no Ike Taylor.
20.*Joe Flacco BAL vs. Den
Note: The Ravens fired offensive coordinator Cam Cameron in part because of Flacco's relationship with him. But is Jim Caldwell any sort of panacea?
21.*Jay Cutler CHI vs. GB
Note: Left last week with a neck injury, but thinks he should be ready to go later in the week. Said Wednesday that he'll be ready to play. *** Listed as probable. ***
22.Brandon Weeden CLE vs. Was
Note: Somewhat disappointing effort against the Chiefs - once the Browns jumped ahead, Weeden went into 'manage-the-game' mode.
23.Chad Henne JAC at Mia
24.*Mark Sanchez NYJ at Ten
Note: *** Listed as probable with a back injury. ***
25.Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. Sea
26.Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. Jac
27.*Kirk Cousins WAS at Cle
Note: Great job in relief of the injured RGIII - won't know until later in the week whether he'll start. Getting the start Sunday against the Browns. He's a completely different type of quarterback - not nearly as mobile as RG3, last week's two-point conversion notwithstanding. It'll be interesting to see just how many packages the team can implement within one week.
28.*Jake Locker TEN vs. NYJ
Note: *** (Shoulder) Listed as probable. ***
29.Brady Quinn KC at Oak
30.Sam Bradford STL vs. Min
31.Christian Ponder MIN at StL
Note: Turned in his third sub-100 yard effort of the season against the Bears.
32.*Ryan Lindley ARZ vs. Det
Note: Back as the starter. Yay! Meanwhile, Kevin Kolb just got placed on IR, so that's not an option.
33.*Robert Griffin WAS at Cle
Note: Grade 1 LCL sprain - RGIII's status for Sunday is still in doubt. As always, watch the practice reports. Has practiced the last two days and has been 'looking better' the last two days. Still, it's uncertain whether he'll play. *** Won't start, and early Sunday report suggests that he might not even suit up. ***
34.*Jason Campbell CHI vs. GB
Note: Here just in case Cutler has a setback in practice this week.

Running Backs

1.*Adrian Peterson MIN at StL
Note: *** (Abdomen) Limited in Friday's practice, but listed as probable. ***
2.Marshawn Lynch SEA at Buf
3.*Jamaal Charles KC at Oak
Note: Appeared to injure a rib or shoulder early on against the Browns, but later returned to the game.
4.Arian Foster HOU vs. Ind
5.Doug Martin TB at NO
6.*C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Sea
Note: Fred Jackson will miss the last three games, so I can't wait to see Chan Gailey troll us by giving Tashard Choice 15 carries this week.
7.Knowshon Moreno DEN at Bal
8.*David Wilson NYG at Atl
Note: Monster game last week and Bradshaw is getting his knee checked out. ***Big bump up to the top 10 with Bradshaw ruled out. ***
9.*Ray Rice BAL vs. Den
Note: Dealing with a slight hip pointer, but coming off of a huge week. Limited Wednesday. *** Limited at practice all week, but listed as probable. ***
10.DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Pit
11.Matt Forte CHI vs. GB
12.*Chris Johnson TEN vs. NYJ
Note: Did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to practice Friday. *** Listed as probable. ***
13.BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Phi
14.*Alfred Morris WAS at Cle
Note: ***Downgraded a tad with RG3 out - I think that he'll have fewer holes to run through, and different looks to face than usual. He's also dealing with an illness, but is listed as probable.***
15.*Steven Jackson STL vs. Min
Note: *** (Foot) Did not practice Friday, but is listed as probable. ***
16.*Trent Richardson CLE vs. Was
Note: *** Dealing with chest/ribs/finger injuries, plus an illness, but is listed as probable. ***
17.Bryce Brown PHI vs. Cin
Note: Huge disappointment against the Bucs - now might have to deal with the return of McCoy.
18.Stevan Ridley NE vs. SF
19.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Jac
20.*Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC
Note: Practiced Monday despite re-injuring his ankle last Thursday. Should be able to play this week against the Chiefs. Full practice Wednesday. *** Full practices all week, listed as probable. ***
21.DeAngelo Williams CAR at SD
22.Frank Gore SF at NE
23.Montell Owens JAC at Mia
Note: Owens had 91 yards on 14 carries with his opportunity, including a score.
24.Mikel Leshoure DET at Ari
25.Vick Ballard IND at Hou
Note: Should get the goal line carries this week with Delone Carter out - if there are any goal line carries.
26.*Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Dal
Note: Will remain the starter, but got just eight carries and often ceded carries to Redman on third down.
27.*Ryan Mathews SD vs. Car
Note: *** Might see a tad more action on third down with Ronnie Brown doubtful. ***
28.Darren Sproles NO vs. TB
29.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. NYG
30.Shonn Greene NYJ at Ten
31.Alex Green GB at Chi
32.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Jac
33.*Michael Turner ATL vs. NYG
Note: (Elbow) Only on the field for 20 snaps last week, though one was a touchdown.
34.Joique Bell DET at Ari
35.Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Det
36.Mark Ingram NO vs. TB
37.*Montario Hardesty CLE vs. Was
Note: *** Might get more carries than usual with Richardson dealing with a host of issues. ***
38.Shane Vereen NE vs. SF
39.*Bernard Pierce BAL vs. Den
Note: (Back) Limited in practice Wednesday.
40.Robert Turbin SEA at Buf
Note: Showed that he could carry the water sufficiently if Lynch were to get hurt, but don't read more into his 108 yards last week.
41.*Ben Tate HOU vs. Ind
Note: Full practice Thursday after resting Wednesday. *** Another full practice Friday, listed as probable. ***
42.Isaac Redman PIT at Dal
43.Peyton Hillis KC at Oak
44.Marcel Reece OAK vs. KC
45.DuJuan Harris GB at Chi
46.*Bilal Powell NYJ at Ten
Note: Fractured toe, still has a chance to play. *** Listed as probable - injury not as bad as expected, but I'd expect something less than this usual workload. ***
47.Felix Jones DAL vs. Pit
48.*Tashard Choice BUF vs. Sea
Note: The backup with Fred Jackson out for the rest of the season, though he's not supposed to get Jackson's workload, if you can trust Chan Gailey.
49.Daryl Richardson STL vs. Min
50.Pierre Thomas NO vs. TB
51.Anthony Dixon SF at NE
52.Ronnie Hillman DEN at Bal
53.*Jackie Battle SD vs. Car
Note: *** Could get more looks if Ronnie Brown doesn't play. ***
54.Justin Forsett HOU vs. Ind
55.*Michael Bush CHI vs. GB
Note: Re-injured his ribs in the loss to the Vikings. Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as questionable. ***
56.Brian Leonard CIN at Phi
57.Evan Royster WAS at Cle
58.LaMichael James SF at NE
59.William Powell ARZ vs. Det
60.Mike Goodson OAK vs. KC
61.Lance Dunbar DAL vs. Pit
62.Danny Woodhead NE vs. SF
63.Lance Ball DEN at Bal
64.LeGarrette Blount TB at NO
65.Toby Gerhart MIN at StL
66.*Delone Carter IND at Hou
Note: (Ankle) Could be out two-to-three weeks.
67.Chris Rainey PIT at Dal
68.Phillip Tanner DAL vs. Pit
69.Shaun Draughn KC at Oak
70.Mike Tolbert CAR at SD
71.*Ronnie Brown SD vs. Car
Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Wednesday. *** Listed as doubtful. ***
72.*Joe McKnight NYJ at Ten
73.*LaRod Stephens-Howling ARZ vs. Det
74.*Jamie Harper TEN vs. NYJ
75.*Chris Ivory NO vs. TB
Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. *** Out again this week. ***
76.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Atl
Note: Injured his knee in the win over the Saints and is having several tests done. Sprained knee, did not practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out this week. ***
77.*Rashad Jennings JAC at Mia
Note: (Concussion) Was not at practice Thursday. ***Ruled out again this week. ***
78.*Cedric Peerman CIN at Phi
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Tuesday, short week with the Thursday game.
79.*Jonathan Stewart CAR at SD
Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - looks like he won't play again this week. ***Out again this week. ***
80.*LeSean McCoy PHI vs. Cin
Note: Some limited practice Tuesday. Wednesday's practice will be revealing.
81.*Maurice Jones-Drew JAC at Mia
Note: (Foot) Not at practice Thursday, listed as 'very questionable' by the Jaguars. ***Ruled out again this week. ***
82.*Rashard Mendenhall PIT at Dal
Note: Suspended for one game by the Steelers.
83.*Donald Brown IND at Hou
Note: (Ankle) Placed on IR for the season.
84.*Fred Jackson BUF vs. Sea
Note: Grade 2 MCL sprain, out for the season.

Wide Receivers

1.Calvin Johnson DET at Ari
2.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Bal
3.Brandon Marshall CHI vs. GB
4.A.J. Green CIN at Phi
5.Reggie Wayne IND at Hou
6.*Victor Cruz NYG at Atl
Note: Evaluated for a shoulder injury after the game, but the Giants' coaching staff thinks he'll be all right.
7.*Wes Welker NE vs. SF
Note: *** Officially listed as questionable, as always. ***
8.Vincent Jackson TB at NO
9.Marques Colston NO vs. TB
10.Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG
11.Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ind
12.*Hakeem Nicks NYG at Atl
Note: Said that his knee is gradually getting better each week. ***Officially listed as probable.***
13.Randall Cobb GB at Chi
14.Danario Alexander SD vs. Car
Note: Has he risen to a matchup-proof level?
15.*Mike Wallace PIT at Dal
Note: Another game, another drop, another chewing out on the sidelines by coach Tomlin. Yet, on the field for 94 percent of the Steelers' snaps last week.
16.Miles Austin DAL vs. Pit
17.*Pierre Garcon WAS at Cle
Note: *** Downgraded a smidge with RG3 out, though I think that he might be the one player hurt the least because of this change. ***
18.Steve Smith CAR at SD
19.Mike Williams TB at NO
20.*Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Cin
Note: Injured his groin in the celebration on the game-winning catch against the Bucs. Limited in practice Tuesday.
21.*Roddy White ATL vs. NYG
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision. ***Didn't practice all week, officially listed as questionable. ***
22.*Dez Bryant DAL vs. Pit
Note: Finger injury. Could be out for the season, could play this week. The Cowboys put the decision on him, which I think is irresponsible, when permanent damage is one of the possible outcomes. Bryant has asserted he will play this week, and caught a few passes Thursday. Still, it's a guess to see how well he'll play in the heat of battle. ***Going to play, but said that he would have had surgery this week if the Cowboys weren't in the playoff hunt. So there's still a chance you don't get him next week if the Cowboys lose this week.
23.Josh Gordon CLE vs. Was
24.Steve Johnson BUF vs. Sea
25.*Cecil Shorts JAC at Mia
Note: (Concussion) Cleared for limited practice. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.***
26.T.Y. Hilton IND at Hou
27.Michael Crabtree SF at NE
28.Golden Tate SEA at Buf
Note: The down side to a blowout - once the team gets so far ahead, there's no chance for the top wideouts to get any action. Really poorly timed in this case.
29.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Den
30.Greg Jennings GB at Chi
Note: Targeted just four times, though once in the end zone where Rodgers just missed him.
31.*Brandon Lloyd NE vs. SF
Note: Big game on Monday night, was on the field for 66 snaps. *** Officially listed as questionable, as always. ***
32.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Den
33.Lance Moore NO vs. TB
34.Malcom Floyd SD vs. Car
35.James Jones GB at Chi
36.*Kenny Britt TEN vs. NYJ
Note: *** (Knee) Listed as doubtful. ***
37.Justin Blackmon JAC at Mia
38.Chris Givens STL vs. Min
39.*Danny Amendola STL vs. Min
Note: (Foot) Limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, has a chance to play this week. ***Officially listed as probable. ***
40.Andrew Hawkins CIN at Phi
41.*Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Dal
Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.***
42.Eric Decker DEN at Bal
43.Sidney Rice SEA at Buf
44.Denarius Moore OAK vs. KC
45.Nate Washington TEN vs. NYJ
46.*Antonio Brown PIT at Dal
Note: *** Brown's ankle is less than 100 percent, but he insists he'll be able to play. ***
47.Rod Streater OAK vs. KC
48.Jason Avant PHI vs. Cin
Note: Huge game starting in DeSean Jackson's spot.
49.Dwayne Harris DAL vs. Pit
50.Brandon Gibson STL vs. Min
51.Riley Cooper PHI vs. Cin
52.Kris Durham DET at Ari
53.Greg Little CLE vs. Was
54.Alshon Jeffery CHI vs. GB
55.Santana Moss WAS at Cle
56.*Donnie Avery IND at Hou
Note: (Ribs) Full practice Thursday.
57.Brian Hartline MIA vs. Jac
58.Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK vs. KC
59.Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Det
60.*Jon Baldwin KC at Oak
Note: Should get a lot more targets with Bowe out, but this is KC, so we'll see.
61.Kendall Wright TEN vs. NYJ
62.Jeremy Kerley NYJ at Ten
63.*Andre Roberts ARZ vs. Det
Note: *** Listed as probable. ***
64.Josh Morgan WAS at Cle
65.Mike Thomas DET at Ari
66.*Chaz Schilens NYJ at Ten
Note: ***Will start in place of Stephen Hill this week. ***
67.Domenik Hixon NYG at Atl
68.*T.J. Graham BUF vs. Sea
Note: ***Added to the list with Donald Jones suffering a setback in practice.***
69.Dexter McCluster KC at Oak
70.Jarius Wright MIN at StL
71.Joseph Morgan NO vs. TB
72.Kevin Walter HOU vs. Ind
73.Rueben Randle NYG at Atl
74.Lavon Brazill IND at Hou
75.Devery Henderson NO vs. TB
76.*Randy Moss SF at NE
Note: Dislocated a finger in practice but still is expected to play.
77.Tiquan Underwood TB at NO
78.Jacoby Jones BAL vs. Den
79.Jerome Simpson MIN at StL
80.Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Det
81.Leonard Hankerson WAS at Cle
82.Kevin Ogletree DAL vs. Pit
83.Harry Douglas ATL vs. NYG
84.Devin Hester CHI vs. GB
85.*Eddie Royal SD vs. Car
86.*Donald Jones BUF vs. Sea
Note: *** Had a setback with his lingering calf injury and is listed as questionable.***
87.*Davone Bess MIA vs. Jac
Note: (Back) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.***
88.*Mario Manningham SF at NE
Note: (Shoulder) Will be questionable this week. More active in practice Thursday than on Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week. ***
89.*Earl Bennett CHI vs. GB
Note: (Concussion) Did not practice Thursday.
90.*Brandon Stokley DEN at Bal
91.*Jordy Nelson GB at Chi
Note: (Hamstring) Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.***
92.*Brandon LaFell CAR at SD
Note: (Toe) Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially listed as questionable. ***
93.*Stephen Hill NYJ at Ten
Note: Sprained LCL in the win over the Jaguars. Didn't practice Thursday. ***Listed as doubtful.***
94.*Dwayne Bowe KC at Oak
Note: Broken ribs, likely headed to the IR. ***Placed on IR by the Chiefs on Saturday. ***

Tight Ends

1.*Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB
Note: ***Has played through a wrist injury for much of the season. Not on the injury report this week, though.***
2.*Aaron Hernandez NE vs. SF
Note: *** (Ankle) Officially listed as questionable, but fully expected to play Sunday night. Meanwhile, Gronk practiced in some fashion Friday for the first time since the injury. ***
3.Jason Witten DAL vs. Pit
4.Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. NYG
5.Owen Daniels HOU vs. Ind
6.Greg Olsen CAR at SD
7.*Jermaine Gresham CIN at Phi
Note: Had seven targets despite dealing with a hamstring injury.
8.Brandon Myers OAK vs. KC
9.Dallas Clark TB at NO
10.Martellus Bennett NYG at Atl
11.Tony Scheffler DET at Ari
12.Heath Miller PIT at Dal
13.Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Den
14.Jermichael Finley GB at Chi
15.*Kyle Rudolph MIN at StL
Note: (Shoulder) Shut out against the Bears. Hard to light it up when the QB is held under 100 yards. Limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as probable.***
16.Vernon Davis SF at NE
17.Joel Dreessen DEN at Bal
18.*Coby Fleener IND at Hou
Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as probable.***
19.*Clay Harbor PHI vs. Cin
Note: Starting in place of the injured Celek.
20.Jacob Tamme DEN at Bal
21.Antonio Gates SD vs. Car
22.Marcedes Lewis JAC at Mia
23.*Scott Chandler BUF vs. Sea
Note: Had the best yardage game of his career last week - 71 yards. (Groin) Limited practice Thursday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.***
24.Tony Moeaki KC at Oak
25.Lance Kendricks STL vs. Min
26.Dwayne Allen IND at Hou
27.Logan Paulsen WAS at Cle
28.Ben Watson CLE vs. Was
29.Zach Miller SEA at Buf
30.*Rob Housler ARZ vs. Det
Note: (Knee) Full practice Thursday. ***Didn't practice Friday, officially listed as questionable.***
31.Delanie Walker SF at NE
32.Anthony Fasano MIA vs. Jac
33.*Garrett Graham HOU vs. Ind
Note: Sat out Monday night with a concussion. Passed final concussion test, cleared to play.
34.*Ed Dickson BAL vs. Den
Note: ***Limited in practice, listed as doubtful.***
35.*Brandon Pettigrew DET at Ari
Note: Costly ankle injury in the first quarter killed a lot of fantasy playoffs. Did not practice Thursday. ***Officially doubtful for Sunday afternoon.***
36.*Dustin Keller NYJ at Ten
Note: (Ankle) No practice Thursday. ***Doubtful for Monday night.***
37.*Rob Gronkowski NE vs. SF
Note: (Broken forearm) Not yet practicing. ***Practiced Friday in some fashion - first practice since the injury. Not expected to play, though he's officially listed as questionable.***
38.*Brent Celek PHI vs. Cin
Note: (Concussion) Already ruled out for Thursday night.
39.*Jared Cook TEN vs. NYJ
Note: Torn rotator cuff - out for the season.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.*Adrian Peterson MIN at StL
Note: *** (Abdomen) Limited in Friday's practice, but listed as probable. ***
2.Marshawn Lynch SEA at Buf
3.*Jamaal Charles KC at Oak
Note: Appeared to injure a rib or shoulder early on against the Browns, but later returned to the game.
4.Arian Foster HOU vs. Ind
5.*Ray Rice BAL vs. Den
Note: Dealing with a slight hip pointer, but coming off of a huge week. Limited Wednesday. *** Limited at practice all week, but listed as probable. ***
6.Calvin Johnson DET at Ari
7.Demaryius Thomas DEN at Bal
8.Brandon Marshall CHI vs. GB
9.A.J. Green CIN at Phi
10.Doug Martin TB at NO
11.DeMarco Murray DAL vs. Pit
12.*Trent Richardson CLE vs. Was
Note: *** Dealing with chest/ribs/finger injuries, plus an illness, but is listed as probable. ***
13.*C.J. Spiller BUF vs. Sea
Note: Fred Jackson will miss the last three games, so I can't wait to see Chan Gailey troll us by giving Tashard Choice 15 carries this week.
14.Knowshon Moreno DEN at Bal
15.*Roddy White ATL vs. NYG
Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision. ***Didn't practice all week, officially listed as questionable. ***
16.Reggie Wayne IND at Hou
17.*Victor Cruz NYG at Atl
Note: Evaluated for a shoulder injury after the game, but the Giants' coaching staff thinks he'll be all right.
18.*Wes Welker NE vs. SF
Note: *** Officially listed as questionable, as always. ***
19.*Alfred Morris WAS at Cle
Note: ***Downgraded a tad with RG3 out - I think that he'll have fewer holes to run through, and different looks to face than usual. He's also dealing with an illness, but is listed as probable.***
20.Vincent Jackson TB at NO
21.Andre Johnson HOU vs. Ind
22.*Pierre Garcon WAS at Cle
Note: *** Downgraded a smidge with RG3 out, though I think that he might be the one player hurt the least because of this change. ***
23.*Hakeem Nicks NYG at Atl
Note: Said that his knee is gradually getting better each week. ***Officially listed as probable.***
24.Julio Jones ATL vs. NYG
25.Marques Colston NO vs. TB
26.*Jimmy Graham NO vs. TB
Note: ***Has played through a wrist injury for much of the season. Not on the injury report this week, though.***
27.*Aaron Hernandez NE vs. SF
Note: *** (Ankle) Officially listed as questionable, but fully expected to play Sunday night. Meanwhile, Gronk practiced in some fashion Friday for the first time since the injury. ***
28.Matt Forte CHI vs. GB
29.*Steven Jackson STL vs. Min
Note: *** (Foot) Did not practice Friday, but is listed as probable. ***
30.*Chris Johnson TEN vs. NYJ
Note: Did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to practice Friday. *** Listed as probable. ***
31.Randall Cobb GB at Chi
32.Danario Alexander SD vs. Car
Note: Has he risen to a matchup-proof level?
33.Miles Austin DAL vs. Pit
34.Steve Smith CAR at SD
35.Mike Williams TB at NO
36.*Jeremy Maclin PHI vs. Cin
Note: Injured his groin in the celebration on the game-winning catch against the Bucs. Limited in practice Tuesday.
37.Jason Witten DAL vs. Pit
38.Tony Gonzalez ATL vs. NYG
39.Reggie Bush MIA vs. Jac
40.*Darren McFadden OAK vs. KC
Note: Practiced Monday despite re-injuring his ankle last Thursday. Should be able to play this week against the Chiefs. Full practice Wednesday. *** Full practices all week, listed as probable. ***
41.Frank Gore SF at NE
42.BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN at Phi
43.Stevan Ridley NE vs. SF
44.Greg Jennings GB at Chi
Note: Targeted just four times, though once in the end zone where Rodgers just missed him.
45.T.Y. Hilton IND at Hou
46.Michael Crabtree SF at NE
47.Golden Tate SEA at Buf
Note: The down side to a blowout - once the team gets so far ahead, there's no chance for the top wideouts to get any action. Really poorly timed in this case.
48.Anquan Boldin BAL vs. Den
49.Darren Sproles NO vs. TB
50.Torrey Smith BAL vs. Den
51.Josh Gordon CLE vs. Was
52.Owen Daniels HOU vs. Ind
53.Greg Olsen CAR at SD
54.*Jermaine Gresham CIN at Phi
Note: Had seven targets despite dealing with a hamstring injury.
55.Montell Owens JAC at Mia
Note: Owens had 91 yards on 14 carries with his opportunity, including a score.
56.Mikel Leshoure DET at Ari
57.Vick Ballard IND at Hou
Note: Should get the goal line carries this week with Delone Carter out - if there are any goal line carries.
58.*David Wilson NYG at Atl
Note: Monster game last week and Bradshaw is getting his knee checked out. ***Big bump up to the top 10 with Bradshaw ruled out. ***
59.Steve Johnson BUF vs. Sea
60.*Mike Wallace PIT at Dal
Note: Another game, another drop, another chewing out on the sidelines by coach Tomlin. Yet, on the field for 94 percent of the Steelers' snaps last week.
61.Lance Moore NO vs. TB
62.Malcom Floyd SD vs. Car
63.James Jones GB at Chi
64.*Brandon Lloyd NE vs. SF
Note: Big game on Monday night, was on the field for 66 snaps. *** Officially listed as questionable, as always. ***
65.*Kenny Britt TEN vs. NYJ
Note: *** (Knee) Listed as doubtful. ***
66.Justin Blackmon JAC at Mia
67.Chris Givens STL vs. Min
68.Andrew Hawkins CIN at Phi
69.*Emmanuel Sanders PIT at Dal
Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, listed as probable.***
70.*Antonio Brown PIT at Dal
Note: *** Brown's ankle is less than 100 percent, but he insists he'll be able to play. ***
71.Brandon Myers OAK vs. KC
72.*Jonathan Dwyer PIT at Dal
Note: Will remain the starter, but got just eight carries and often ceded carries to Redman on third down.
73.*Ryan Mathews SD vs. Car
Note: *** Might see a tad more action on third down with Ronnie Brown doubtful. ***
74.DeAngelo Williams CAR at SD
75.Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs. NYG
76.Shonn Greene NYJ at Ten
77.Bryce Brown PHI vs. Cin
Note: Huge disappointment against the Bucs - now might have to deal with the return of McCoy.
78.*Ahmad Bradshaw NYG at Atl
Note: Injured his knee in the win over the Saints and is having several tests done. Sprained knee, did not practice Thursday. ***Officially ruled out this week. ***
79.Alex Green GB at Chi
80.Daniel Thomas MIA vs. Jac
81.*Michael Turner ATL vs. NYG
Note: (Elbow) Only on the field for 20 snaps last week, though one was a touchdown.
82.Joique Bell DET at Ari
83.Eric Decker DEN at Bal
84.Sidney Rice SEA at Buf
85.Denarius Moore OAK vs. KC
86.Nate Washington TEN vs. NYJ
87.Rod Streater OAK vs. KC
88.Jason Avant PHI vs. Cin
Note: Huge game starting in DeSean Jackson's spot.
89.Dwayne Harris DAL vs. Pit
90.Brandon Gibson STL vs. Min
91.*Davone Bess MIA vs. Jac
Note: (Back) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.***
92.Martellus Bennett NYG at Atl
93.Tony Scheffler DET at Ari
94.Beanie Wells ARZ vs. Det
95.*Bilal Powell NYJ at Ten
Note: Fractured toe, still has a chance to play. *** Listed as probable - injury not as bad as expected, but I'd expect something less than this usual workload. ***
96.Mark Ingram NO vs. TB

Kickers

1.Lawrence Tynes NYG at Atl
2.Matt Bryant ATL vs. NYG
3.Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. SF
4.Connor Barth TB at NO
5.Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. KC
6.Shayne Graham HOU vs. Ind
7.Justin Tucker BAL vs. Den
8.Dan Bailey DAL vs. Pit
Note: Now 25 of 27 on field goal attempts this year.
9.Matt Prater DEN at Bal
10.Jason Hanson DET at Ari
11.Blair Walsh MIN at StL
12.Alex Henery PHI vs. Cin
13.Shaun Suisham PIT at Dal
14.Mason Crosby GB at Chi
15.Greg Zuerlein STL vs. Min
16.Nick Novak SD vs. Car
17.Rob Bironas TEN vs. NYJ
18.Josh Brown CIN at Phi
Note: Good news - went 4-for-4 in his first game as a Bengal. Bad news - the Bengals attempted four field goals, three from relatively short range.
19.Phil Dawson CLE vs. Was
20.Rian Lindell BUF vs. Sea
21.*David Akers SF at NE
Note: ***(Pelvis) Listed as probable.***
22.Steven Hauschka SEA at Buf
23.Adam Vinatieri IND at Hou
24.Olindo Mare CHI vs. GB
25.Kai Forbath WAS at Cle
26.Dan Carpenter MIA vs. Jac
27.Josh Scobee JAC at Mia
28.Garrett Hartley NO vs. TB
29.Jay Feely ARZ vs. Det
30.Ryan Succop KC at Oak
31.Nick Folk NYJ at Ten
32.Graham Gano CAR at SD
33.*Mike Nugent CIN at Phi
Note: (Calf) Inactive again this week.
34.*Robbie Gould CHI vs. GB
Note: Placed on IR with a calf injury suffered in warmups last week.

Defenses

1.Detroit Lions at Ari
2.Chicago Bears vs. GB
3.St. Louis Rams vs. Min
4.New York Jets at Ten
5.New England Patriots vs. SF
6.Seattle Seahawks at Buf
7.*Cleveland Browns vs. Was
Note: Ranking wholly dependent on whether RG3 plays or not. RG3 not starting, probably not in uniform.
8.Miami Dolphins vs. Jac
9.Pittsburgh Steelers at Dal
10.Buffalo Bills vs. Sea
11.Denver Broncos at Bal
12.Cincinnati Bengals at Phi
13.Dallas Cowboys vs. Pit
14.Tennessee Titans vs. NYJ
15.*Green Bay Packers at Chi
Note: Bump a lot higher if Cutler can't play.
16.San Francisco 49ers at NE
17.New York Giants at Atl
18.Minnesota Vikings at StL
19.Oakland Raiders vs. KC
Note: Real test of how much do you want to play the 'anyone against KC' game.
20.Washington Redskins at Cle
21.San Diego Chargers vs. Car
22.Houston Texans vs. Ind
23.Arizona Cardinals vs. Det
24.Baltimore Ravens vs. Den
25.Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cin
26.Kansas City Chiefs at Oak
27.Atlanta Falcons vs. NYG
28.New Orleans Saints vs. TB
29.Carolina Panthers at SD
30.Indianapolis Colts at Hou
31.Jacksonville Jaguars at Mia
32.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO
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