This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday update complete.
Byes: Cleveland, Tennessee
Thursday Game - Cowboys at Vikings
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: 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.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 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.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings
Sunday update complete.
Byes: Cleveland, Tennessee
Thursday Game - Cowboys at Vikings
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: 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.
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 7:00 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.
By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Drew Brees NO vs. Det |
| 2. | *Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Hou Note: Played through a left hamstring injury in the Monday night win. Limited in Wednesday's practice. ***Limited all week, but will play.*** |
| 3. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. NYG |
| 4. | Kirk Cousins WAS at Ari |
| 5. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. KC |
| 6. | Colin Kaepernick SF at Chi |
| 7. | *Andrew Luck IND at NYJ Note: In the final stages of the concussion protocol, and will see an independent neurologist on Wednesday to hopefully receive his final clearance. Still not officially cleared from the concussion protocol, but fully practiced Wednesday. ***Cleared from the concussion protocol and removed from the injury list.*** |
| 8. | Eli Manning NYG at Pit |
| 9. | *Tom Brady NE vs. LA Note: Clearly bothered by his sore knee during the Jets game, but afterward said it felt better than it did immediately after the previous game. Sat out practice Wednesday, returned to practice Thursday. Now without Gronk for the next eight weeks. ***Limited all week, but cleared to play.*** |
| 10. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. Car Note: Had no time to throw in the upset loss to the Bucs. |
| 11. | Philip Rivers SD vs. TB |
| 12. | *Derek Carr OAK vs. Buf Note: Dislocated right pinkie finger - x-rays revealed no break. Carr returned to action last week and expects no limitations going forward. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list, and has shed his protective glove.*** |
| 13. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF at Oak Note: (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 14. | *Matthew Stafford DET at NO Note: ***No Marvin Jones this week.*** |
| 15. | Jameis Winston TB at SD |
| 16. | Cam Newton CAR at Sea |
| 17. | Dak Prescott DAL at Min |
| 18. | Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ vs. Ind Note: Will continue to start this week - actually played reasonably well against the Patriots and had the Jets in a position to win until the end. |
| 19. | *Matt Barkley CHI vs. SF Note: Put up big second half numbers despite working with a receiving corps that dropped 10 passes. Jay Cutler is officially out for the season. |
| 20. | Carson Palmer ARZ vs. Was |
| 21. | Carson Wentz PHI at Cin Note: Hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in three of the last four games. |
| 22. | Brock Osweiler HOU at GB Note: Will remain the starter against Green Bay after his latest stinker - zero touchdowns, three interceptions. |
| 23. | Ryan Tannehill MIA at Bal |
| 24. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Phi Note: Put the ball on the ground four times, losing two, in the loss to the Ravens. |
| 25. | *Sam Bradford MIN vs. Dal Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Monday and Tuesday. Limited playbook on Thanksgiving - apparently with Stefon Diggs out, all the plays that went longer than 10 yards were torn out. Removed from the Vikings' final injury report. |
| 26. | Alex Smith KC at Atl |
| 27. | *Paxton Lynch DEN at Jax Note: Probably in line to start this week with Siemian missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially named the starter this week.*** |
| 28. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Mia |
| 29. | Jared Goff LA at NE |
| 30. | Blake Bortles JAC vs. Den |
| 31. | *Trevor Siemian DEN at Jax Note: Sprained left foot, in a walking boot, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday - Paxton Lynch likely to start. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 32. | *Scott Tolzien IND at NYJ Note: Wasn't bad until really late against Pittsburgh - the Colts receivers didn't help him much at all. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Min |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NYG |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Oak |
| 4. | *David Johnson ARZ vs. Was Note: Dislocated finger, but not expected to be limited in Week 13. Removed from the injury report on Wednesday. |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. KC |
| 6. | Melvin Gordon SD vs. TB |
| 7. | Carlos Hyde SF at Chi |
| 8. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. LA Note: On the field for 27 snaps last week - compared to 26 for James White, 23 for Dion Lewis. |
| 9. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. SF |
| 10. | *Lamar Miller HOU at GB Note: Limped off with an ankle injury late in the loss to the Chargers, but coach Bill O'Brien expects that Miller will be 'fine' this week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but expected to play and was removed from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Doug Martin TB at SD |
| 12. | Spencer Ware KC at Atl |
| 13. | Rob Kelley WAS at Ari |
| 14. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Ind |
| 15. | Jay Ajayi MIA at Bal Note: Missing three offensive linemen last week, Ajayi managed just 45 yards on 18 carries against the Niners of all teams. |
| 16. | Devontae Booker DEN at Jax |
| 17. | *Theo Riddick DET at NO Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 18. | Todd Gurley LA at NE |
| 19. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Phi |
| 20. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Sea |
| 21. | Frank Gore IND at NYJ |
| 22. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Det Note: (Toe) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 23. | *Darren Sproles PHI at Cin Note: (Rib) On the field for 31 snaps in the loss Monday night. |
| 24. | James Starks GB vs. Hou Note: As a bitter former Eddie Lacy owner, I laughed when Aaron Ripkowski vultures away a touchdown carry from Starks. I'm vindictive that way. |
| 25. | *Tim Hightower NO vs. Det Note: ***Ingram expected to play but is dealing with a toe injury.*** |
| 26. | *Latavius Murray OAK vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice each day this week, but expected to play.*** |
| 27. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Car Note: Not involved in the passing game - Prosise's ability as a safety valve against the pass rush was severely missed. |
| 28. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Pit |
| 29. | Dion Lewis NE vs. LA |
| 30. | Wendell Smallwood PHI at Cin Note: Looked good in limited work - essentially split the time in half with Darren Sproles, with Sproles getting the work on passing downs. ***Mathews is out again this week.*** |
| 31. | Terrance West BAL vs. Mia |
| 32. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Den Note: Had 13 carries after Chris Ivory's injury. ***Ivory is out this week, will share carries with Yeldon.*** |
| 33. | Matt Asiata MIN vs. Dal |
| 34. | James White NE vs. LA |
| 35. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Ind |
| 36. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Den Note: (Ankle) Had six carries in the loss to the Bills, but it was Denard Robinson that got the majority of the carries after Chris Ivory got hurt. Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Increased practice activity over the course of the week, will share carries with Robinson with Ivory out.*** |
| 37. | Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. Mia |
| 38. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. KC |
| 39. | *Jalen Richard OAK vs. Buf Note: ***Perhaps a little extra work because of Murray's ankle injury.*** |
| 40. | Paul Perkins NYG at Pit |
| 41. | *Chris Thompson WAS at Ari Note: ***(Illness) Listed as questionable but had a full practice Friday.*** |
| 42. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Dal |
| 43. | Charcandrick West KC at Atl |
| 44. | Dwayne Washington DET at NO |
| 45. | *Mike Gillislee BUF at Oak Note: (Hamstring) Expected back this week, but with LeSean McCoy looking unencumbered by injury, Gillislee won't get much work. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Listed as questionable but will play.*** |
| 46. | Shaun Draughn SF at Chi |
| 47. | Rex Burkhead CIN vs. Phi |
| 48. | Jeremy Langford CHI vs. SF |
| 49. | *Christine Michael GB vs. Hou Note: Had just two snaps and one carry. ***Mike McCarthy said that he 'wants to get Michael more opportunities' - we'll see how that translates.*** |
| 50. | Alfred Morris DAL at Min |
| 51. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Hou Note: On the field for only 16 snaps last week. |
| 52. | DuJuan Harris SF at Chi Note: Once again not involved in the passing game, ceding snaps to Shaun Draughn. |
| 53. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB at SD Note: (Foot) Inactive last week but ramped up his practice activity. Full practice Wednesday. ***Full practice all week, should play.*** |
| 54. | Reggie Bush BUF at Oak |
| 55. | Robert Turbin IND at NYJ |
| 56. | *Alfred Blue HOU at GB Note: (Calf) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Returned to practice, available to play if needed.*** |
| 57. | *Peyton Barber TB at SD Note: Role likely diminished if Jacquizz Rodgers is ready to return this week. |
| 58. | Benny Cunningham LA at NE |
| 59. | *Kapri Bibbs DEN at Jax Note: Checked for concussion symptoms, but later returned in the Sunday night game. |
| 60. | Jonathan Williams BUF at Oak |
| 61. | Damien Williams MIA at Bal |
| 62. | Ka'Deem Carey CHI vs. SF |
| 63. | Travaris Cadet NO vs. Det |
| 64. | Akeem Hunt HOU at GB |
| 65. | Andre Ellington ARZ vs. Was |
| 66. | Kenjon Barner PHI at Cin |
| 67. | Bobby Rainey NYG at Pit |
| 68. | Josh Ferguson IND at NYJ |
| 69. | Alex Collins SEA vs. Car |
| 70. | Ronnie Hillman SD vs. TB |
| 71. | *Matt Jones WAS at Ari |
| 72. | *Charles Sims TB at SD |
| 73. | *Troymaine Pope SEA vs. Car Note: (High Ankle Sprain) Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 74. | *Chris Ivory JAC vs. Den Note: Exited early with a hamstring injury. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 75. | *Ryan Mathews PHI at Cin Note: (Knee) Sat out Monday night, going to be day-to-day this week. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 76. | *Shane Vereen NYG at Pit Note: (Triceps) Designated for return by the Giants, might not play this week though. |
| 77. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Beginning to do sprints on the side but won't return this week, and probably won't practice. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Odell Beckham NYG at Pit Note: Briefly left with a thumb injury, but returned and put up big numbers. Not on the initial injury report. |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NYG |
| 3. | Mike Evans TB at SD |
| 4. | Julio Jones ATL vs. KC |
| 5. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Det Note: Didn't get a single target in the blowout win - probably because it was a blowout win. Nonetheless he chirped afterward - it wouldn't be surprising if the Saints go to him early this week. |
| 6. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Car |
| 7. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Hou |
| 8. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Was |
| 9. | Amari Cooper OAK vs. Buf |
| 10. | Dez Bryant DAL at Min |
| 11. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. LA Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but cleared to play.*** |
| 12. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Ari |
| 13. | Davante Adams GB vs. Hou |
| 14. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Ind Note: (Knee/Foot) Did not practice Thursday. ***Full participant in Saturday's practice.*** |
| 15. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Det |
| 16. | *Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, expected to play.*** |
| 17. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at NYJ Note: Sat out the second half of the Thanksgiving game with a back injury and sat out Monday's practice. Nonetheless coach Chuck Pagano is optimistic about a potential return. Did not practice Thursday. ***Practiced Friday and Saturday - listed as questionable, mostly because 'probable' no longer exists.*** |
| 18. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Dal Note: (Knee) Limited practice Monday and Tuesday. Full practice Wednesday, expected to suit up Thursday night. |
| 19. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at Bal Note: Could get more targets this week if Parker can't go. |
| 20. | Steve Smith BAL vs. Mia |
| 21. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at GB |
| 22. | *Dorial Green-Beckham PHI at Cin Note: Had 10 targets on Monday night, most of them early. ***Should get more targets with Jordan Matthews inactive.*** |
| 23. | Donte Moncrief IND at NYJ |
| 24. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Sea Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 25. | Kenny Britt LA at NE |
| 26. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Ari Note: Playing through a rotator cuff injury. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 27. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Mia |
| 28. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Oak Note: On the field for 25 snaps, had three catches for 80 yards. Workload expected to increase to 35-40 snaps. Sat out practice Wednesday with soreness in his foot, but returned to limited practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday.*** |
| 29. | Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. KC |
| 30. | *Dontrelle Inman SD vs. TB Note: Evaluated for a possible concussion but cleared. |
| 31. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Jax |
| 32. | *Tyreek Hill KC at Atl Note: ***Maclin ruled out again this week.*** |
| 33. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Jax |
| 34. | Golden Tate DET at NO |
| 35. | Cole Beasley DAL at Min |
| 36. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Pit |
| 37. | Willie Snead NO vs. Det |
| 38. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Hou |
| 39. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Ari |
| 40. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Ind Note: (Neck) Had a career-high 109 receiving yards in the loss to the Patriots. |
| 41. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Den |
| 42. | *Tyrell Williams SD vs. TB Note: Tending to a labrum issue in his right shoulder. The initial reaction is that he's likely to play. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 43. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. LA |
| 44. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Dal |
| 45. | Marquess Wilson CHI vs. SF Note: Was a frequent target of Matt Barkley against the Titans, more so than Cam Meredith. |
| 46. | *DeVante Parker MIA at Bal Note: Forced to leave early with a back injury. Had a touchdown and a 40-yard reception both overturned by replay. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, plus the Dolphins added a wide receiver from their practice squad. ***Impressed coach Adam Gase in his pregame workout and is ACTIVE.*** |
| 47. | Will Fuller HOU at GB |
| 48. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Was |
| 49. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. NYG |
| 50. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Dal |
| 51. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Phi |
| 52. | *Kenny Stills MIA at Bal Note: Dealing with a calf injury, but could be more relevant if Parker can't go. |
| 53. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Phi |
| 54. | Jeremy Kerley SF at Chi |
| 55. | Devin Funchess CAR at Sea |
| 56. | Marqise Lee JAC vs. Den |
| 57. | *Chris Hogan NE vs. LA Note: (Back) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Available to play Sunday.*** |
| 58. | *Michael Floyd ARZ vs. Was Note: Played through his hamstring injury but struggled with a couple of bad drops, including one on fourth down. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 59. | Tyler Lockett SEA vs. Car |
| 60. | Travis Benjamin SD vs. TB |
| 61. | Justin Hunter BUF at Oak |
| 62. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Hou Note: On the field for only 16 snaps last week. |
| 63. | Danny Amendola NE vs. LA |
| 64. | Adam Humphries TB at SD |
| 65. | Victor Cruz NYG at Pit |
| 66. | *Marquise Goodwin BUF at Oak Note: Injured his wrist in Thursday's practice. ***Expected to play.*** |
| 67. | Jermaine Kearse SEA vs. Car |
| 68. | Ted Ginn CAR at Sea |
| 69. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. KC |
| 70. | Cameron Meredith CHI vs. SF |
| 71. | Terrance Williams DAL at Min |
| 72. | Breshad Perriman BAL vs. Mia |
| 73. | Phillip Dorsett IND at NYJ |
| 74. | Braxton Miller HOU at GB |
| 75. | Seth Roberts OAK vs. Buf |
| 76. | Anquan Boldin DET at NO |
| 77. | Torrey Smith SF at Chi |
| 78. | Josh Bellamy CHI vs. SF |
| 79. | Deonte Thompson CHI vs. SF |
| 80. | *Chris Conley KC at Atl Note: (Achilles' tendon) Limited at Thursday's practice. ***Removed from the injury report.*** |
| 81. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. Det |
| 82. | Brian Quick LA at NE |
| 83. | Pharoh Cooper LA at NE |
| 84. | Kamar Aiken BAL vs. Mia |
| 85. | Sammie Coates PIT vs. NYG |
| 86. | James Wright CIN vs. Phi |
| 87. | *Roger Lewis NYG at Pit |
| 88. | *John Brown ARZ vs. Was Note: Left early with a hamstring injury. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Limited Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable.*** |
| 89. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Den Note: Injured his hamstring in the loss to the Bills. Did not practice Wednesday. ***Will not play this week.*** |
| 90. | *Robert Woods BUF at Oak Note: (Knee) Sat out Thursday's practice. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 91. | *Jeremy Maclin KC at Atl Note: Has missed the last three games with a groin injury and it's too soon to tell if he can return this week. Limited practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
| 92. | *Darrius Heyward-Bey PIT vs. NYG Note: (Foot) Likely out again this week. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 93. | *Marvin Jones DET at NO Note: (Thigh) Limited practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 94. | *Tavon Austin LA at NE Note: (Chest) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Ruled out this week.*** |
| 95. | *Jordan Matthews PHI at Cin Note: Sprained right ankle, but expected to play against the Bengals. Limited in Thursday's practice. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 96. | *Eddie Royal CHI vs. SF Note: (Toe) Did not practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE*** |
| 97. | *Percy Harvin BUF at Oak Note: (Migraines) Still sitting out practice. ***Ruled out.*** |
| 98. | *A.J. Green CIN vs. Phi Note: (Hamstring) Bengals coach Marvin Lewis still expects Green to return before the end of the season. But his status for this week is 'partly cloudy.' Likely to miss this game as well. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 99. | *Walter Powell BUF at Oak Note: Placed on IR with an ankle injury. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Car Note: (Knee) Got his usual day off Wednesday. |
| 2. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Phi |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC at Atl |
| 4. | Greg Olsen CAR at Sea Note: Poor recent string of outings, dropped a two-point attempt and a late target on the Panthers' final drive in Oakland. But who do you feel more confident about on a week-to-week basis? |
| 5. | Jason Witten DAL at Min |
| 6. | Zach Ertz PHI at Cin |
| 7. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Ari Note: Potentially a big opportunity, but watch to see how Reed practices this week. ***Reed officially ruled out.*** |
| 8. | Vance McDonald SF at Chi Note: Had four catches on eight targets for 60 yards last week. With the lack of quality wideouts, the Niners are using their TE's more. |
| 9. | *Martellus Bennett NE vs. LA Note: (Ankle) Missed a handful of plays in the win over the Jets. (Ankle/Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday, returned to limited practice Thursday. With Gronk out two months, suddenly Bennett's status becomes critical to the Pats. ***Limited all week, but cleared to play.*** |
| 10. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at GB Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Eric Ebron DET at NO Note: What a terrible week for tight ends not named Reed. Gronk got hurt, Ebron and Gates got shut out and Olsen disappointed. But this shapes up as a good opportunity for a bounce back. |
| 12. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Dal |
| 13. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Det Note: Played only 18 snaps, compared to 58 for Josh Hill. |
| 14. | Cameron Brate TB at SD |
| 15. | Josh Hill NO vs. Det |
| 16. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ vs. Was Note: Getting more targets due to the Cardinals' WR injuries. Sat out practice Wednesday with an illness. |
| 17. | Lance Kendricks LA at NE |
| 18. | Antonio Gates SD vs. TB |
| 19. | *Ladarius Green PIT vs. NYG Note: Rumored to get a bigger role in the offense ... again. Hard to start him until we see it, though. |
| 20. | Clive Walford OAK vs. Buf |
| 21. | Jared Cook GB vs. Hou |
| 22. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. KC |
| 23. | Dennis Pitta BAL vs. Mia |
| 24. | Jack Doyle IND at NYJ Note: Very quiet since Allen's return. |
| 25. | Larry Donnell NYG at Pit |
| 26. | Ryan Griffin HOU at GB |
| 27. | Jesse James PIT vs. NYG |
| 28. | Hunter Henry SD vs. TB |
| 29. | Daniel Brown CHI vs. SF Note: Had four targets, caught a touchdown pass while replacing Zach Miller. |
| 30. | Richard Rodgers GB vs. Hou |
| 31. | Garrett Celek SF at Chi |
| 32. | Dion Sims MIA at Bal |
| 33. | Will Tye NYG at Pit |
| 34. | *Charles Clay BUF at Oak Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday. ***Didn't make the flight with the team due to the impeding birth of his child, could rejoin the team Sunday.*** |
| 35. | Mychal Rivera OAK vs. Buf |
| 36. | Dwayne Allen IND at NYJ |
| 37. | *Jordan Reed WAS at Ari Note: Dealing with a Grade 3 left shoulder separation in the AC joint - range of motion is at 30 percent. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport suggests that Reed will not play, but coach Jay Gruden isn't ready yet to declare him out. ***Officially ruled out.*** |
| 38. | *Julius Thomas JAC vs. Den Note: (Knee) Did not practice Thursday. ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 39. | *Rob Gronkowski NE vs. LA Note: Injured his back after just two targets in the win over the Jets. Needs surgery for a herniated disc in his back and will probably be out two months. ***Officially placed on IR.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Odell Beckham NYG at Pit Note: Briefly left with a thumb injury, but returned and put up big numbers. Not on the initial injury report. |
| 2. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. NYG |
| 3. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Min |
| 4. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. NYG |
| 5. | LeSean McCoy BUF at Oak |
| 6. | *David Johnson ARZ vs. Was Note: Dislocated finger, but not expected to be limited in Week 13. Removed from the injury report on Wednesday. |
| 7. | Mike Evans TB at SD |
| 8. | Julio Jones ATL vs. KC |
| 9. | Brandin Cooks NO vs. Det Note: Didn't get a single target in the blowout win - probably because it was a blowout win. Nonetheless he chirped afterward - it wouldn't be surprising if the Saints go to him early this week. |
| 10. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. Car |
| 11. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Hou |
| 12. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. KC |
| 13. | Melvin Gordon SD vs. TB |
| 14. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. Was |
| 15. | Amari Cooper OAK vs. Buf |
| 16. | *Julian Edelman NE vs. LA Note: (Foot) Did not practice Wednesday, limited practice Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, but cleared to play.*** |
| 17. | Carlos Hyde SF at Chi |
| 18. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. SF |
| 19. | Jamison Crowder WAS at Ari |
| 20. | Davante Adams GB vs. Hou |
| 21. | LeGarrette Blount NE vs. LA Note: On the field for 27 snaps last week - compared to 26 for James White, 23 for Dion Lewis. |
| 22. | *Lamar Miller HOU at GB Note: Limped off with an ankle injury late in the loss to the Chargers, but coach Bill O'Brien expects that Miller will be 'fine' this week. Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Limited in practice all week, but expected to play and was removed from the injury list.*** |
| 23. | Doug Martin TB at SD |
| 24. | Spencer Ware KC at Atl |
| 25. | *Theo Riddick DET at NO Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited all week, but expected to play.*** |
| 26. | Dez Bryant DAL at Min |
| 27. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Ind Note: (Knee/Foot) Did not practice Thursday. ***Full participant in Saturday's practice.*** |
| 28. | Michael Thomas NO vs. Det |
| 29. | *Michael Crabtree OAK vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Listed as questionable, expected to play.*** |
| 30. | *T.Y. Hilton IND at NYJ Note: Sat out the second half of the Thanksgiving game with a back injury and sat out Monday's practice. Nonetheless coach Chuck Pagano is optimistic about a potential return. Did not practice Thursday. ***Practiced Friday and Saturday - listed as questionable, mostly because 'probable' no longer exists.*** |
| 31. | Demaryius Thomas DEN at Jax |
| 32. | *Tyrell Williams SD vs. TB Note: Tending to a labrum issue in his right shoulder. The initial reaction is that he's likely to play. Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 33. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN at Jax |
| 34. | Matt Forte NYJ vs. Ind |
| 35. | Jay Ajayi MIA at Bal Note: Missing three offensive linemen last week, Ajayi managed just 45 yards on 18 carries against the Niners of all teams. |
| 36. | *Jimmy Graham SEA vs. Car Note: (Knee) Got his usual day off Wednesday. |
| 37. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Phi |
| 38. | Travis Kelce KC at Atl |
| 39. | Donte Moncrief IND at NYJ |
| 40. | Steve Smith BAL vs. Mia |
| 41. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at GB |
| 42. | *Kelvin Benjamin CAR at Sea Note: (Shoulder) Did not practice Wednesday. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 43. | Kenny Britt LA at NE |
| 44. | *DeSean Jackson WAS at Ari Note: Playing through a rotator cuff injury. Full practice Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 45. | Rob Kelley WAS at Ari |
| 46. | Devontae Booker DEN at Jax |
| 47. | Todd Gurley LA at NE |
| 48. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Phi |
| 49. | *Darren Sproles PHI at Cin Note: (Rib) On the field for 31 snaps in the loss Monday night. |
| 50. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Mia |
| 51. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at Oak Note: On the field for 25 snaps, had three catches for 80 yards. Workload expected to increase to 35-40 snaps. Sat out practice Wednesday with soreness in his foot, but returned to limited practice Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday.*** |
| 52. | Golden Tate DET at NO |
| 53. | *Dontrelle Inman SD vs. TB Note: Evaluated for a possible concussion but cleared. |
| 54. | Greg Olsen CAR at Sea Note: Poor recent string of outings, dropped a two-point attempt and a late target on the Panthers' final drive in Oakland. But who do you feel more confident about on a week-to-week basis? |
| 55. | Jason Witten DAL at Min |
| 56. | Cole Beasley DAL at Min |
| 57. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Pit |
| 58. | *Dorial Green-Beckham PHI at Cin Note: Had 10 targets on Monday night, most of them early. ***Should get more targets with Jordan Matthews inactive.*** |
| 59. | *Latavius Murray OAK vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday. ***Limited in practice each day this week, but expected to play.*** |
| 60. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at Sea |
| 61. | Frank Gore IND at NYJ |
| 62. | *Mark Ingram NO vs. Det Note: (Toe) Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited practice Friday, expected to play.*** |
| 63. | James Starks GB vs. Hou Note: As a bitter former Eddie Lacy owner, I laughed when Aaron Ripkowski vultures away a touchdown carry from Starks. I'm vindictive that way. |
| 64. | Thomas Rawls SEA vs. Car Note: Not involved in the passing game - Prosise's ability as a safety valve against the pass rush was severely missed. |
| 65. | *Marvin Jones DET at NO Note: (Thigh) Limited practice Wednesday. ***INACTIVE.*** |
| 66. | Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. KC |
| 67. | *Tyreek Hill KC at Atl Note: ***Maclin ruled out again this week.*** |
| 68. | Allen Robinson JAC vs. Den |
| 69. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Hou |
| 70. | Pierre Garcon WAS at Ari |
| 71. | Willie Snead NO vs. Det |
| 72. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at Bal Note: Could get more targets this week if Parker can't go. |
| 73. | Dion Lewis NE vs. LA |
| 74. | James White NE vs. LA |
| 75. | Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Ind |
| 76. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. KC |
| 77. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Den Note: (Ankle) Had six carries in the loss to the Bills, but it was Denard Robinson that got the majority of the carries after Chris Ivory got hurt. Did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday. ***Increased practice activity over the course of the week, will share carries with Robinson with Ivory out.*** |
| 78. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Dal |
| 79. | Zach Ertz PHI at Cin |
| 80. | *Vernon Davis WAS at Ari Note: Potentially a big opportunity, but watch to see how Reed practices this week. ***Reed officially ruled out.*** |
| 81. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at GB Note: (Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice Friday, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 82. | Vance McDonald SF at Chi Note: Had four catches on eight targets for 60 yards last week. With the lack of quality wideouts, the Niners are using their TE's more. |
| 83. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Ind Note: (Neck) Had a career-high 109 receiving yards in the loss to the Patriots. |
| 84. | Will Fuller HOU at GB |
| 85. | J.J. Nelson ARZ vs. Was |
| 86. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Dal |
| 87. | Marquess Wilson CHI vs. SF Note: Was a frequent target of Matt Barkley against the Titans, more so than Cam Meredith. |
| 88. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. NYG |
| 89. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Dal |
| 90. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Pit |
| 91. | Terrance West BAL vs. Mia |
| 92. | Matt Asiata MIN vs. Dal |
| 93. | *Tim Hightower NO vs. Det Note: ***Ingram expected to play but is dealing with a toe injury.*** |
| 94. | Wendell Smallwood PHI at Cin Note: Looked good in limited work - essentially split the time in half with Darren Sproles, with Sproles getting the work on passing downs. ***Mathews is out again this week.*** |
| 95. | Kenneth Dixon BAL vs. Mia |
| 96. | *Denard Robinson JAC vs. Den Note: Had 13 carries after Chris Ivory's injury. ***Ivory is out this week, will share carries with Yeldon.*** |
| 97. | Paul Perkins NYG at Pit |
| 98. | Eric Ebron DET at NO Note: What a terrible week for tight ends not named Reed. Gronk got hurt, Ebron and Gates got shut out and Olsen disappointed. But this shapes up as a good opportunity for a bounce back. |
| 99. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Dal |
| 100. | Coby Fleener NO vs. Det Note: Played only 18 snaps, compared to 58 for Josh Hill. |
| 101. | Cameron Brate TB at SD |
| 102. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Phi |
| 103. | Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. LA |
| 104. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Phi |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Mia |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. LA Note: Went 3-for-4 on field goal attempts, giving him four misses for the first time since 2012. |
| 3. | Steven Hauschka SEA vs. Car |
| 4. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. KC |
| 5. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK vs. Buf |
| 6. | Dan Bailey DAL at Min |
| 7. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at Ari Note: Had two big misses in the first half of the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. |
| 8. | Wil Lutz NO vs. Det |
| 9. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Hou |
| 10. | Robbie Gould NYG at Pit |
| 11. | Josh Lambo SD vs. TB |
| 12. | Matt Prater DET at NO |
| 13. | Cairo Santos KC at Atl |
| 14. | Caleb Sturgis PHI at Cin |
| 15. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ vs. Was |
| 16. | Adam Vinatieri IND at NYJ |
| 17. | Phil Dawson SF at Chi |
| 18. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Ind |
| 19. | Graham Gano CAR at Sea |
| 20. | Roberto Aguayo TB at SD Note: Had another 40+ miss, this time from 48 yards. |
| 21. | Connor Barth CHI vs. SF |
| 22. | Brandon McManus DEN at Jax |
| 23. | Greg Zuerlein LA at NE |
| 24. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. Dal |
| 25. | Nick Novak HOU at GB |
| 26. | Mike Nugent CIN vs. Phi Note: Missed another extra-point attempt, yet the Bengals won't bring in any other kickers to evaluate this week, let alone fire him over the loudspeaker. It's a scandal, it's an outrage! |
| 27. | Dan Carpenter BUF at Oak |
| 28. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Den |
| 29. | Andrew Franks MIA at Bal |
| 30. | *Chris Boswell PIT vs. NYG Note: ***Added to the injury list with an abdomen injury, the Steelers signed Randy Bullock as insurance.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Denver Broncos at Jax |
| 2. | *Seattle Seahawks vs. Car Note: Injuries are starting to catch up to the Seahawks defense - Earl Thomas, Michael Bennett and DeShawn Shead all missed the loss against the Bucs. |
| 3. | New England Patriots vs. LA |
| 4. | Kansas City Chiefs at Atl Note: Justin Houston tore it up Sunday night in his first unlimited game back. Meanwhile, the Falcons had all sorts of problems with the Arizona pass rush in the second half last week. |
| 5. | *Baltimore Ravens vs. Mia Note: CB Jimmy Smith (back) is getting closer to returning. |
| 6. | New Orleans Saints vs. Det |
| 7. | New York Giants at Pit Note: Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon have torn it up the last two weeks, now they have to face a much tougher opponent. |
| 8. | Miami Dolphins at Bal |
| 9. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NYG |
| 10. | *Minnesota Vikings vs. Dal Note: Marcus Sherels (rib) unlikely to play. |
| 11. | Philadelphia Eagles at Cin |
| 12. | Oakland Raiders vs. Buf |
| 13. | Washington Redskins at Ari |
| 14. | Carolina Panthers at Sea |
| 15. | San Diego Chargers vs. TB |
| 16. | *Dallas Cowboys at Min Note: Barry Church (forearm) could return on Thursday. |
| 17. | *Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SD Note: Gerald McCoy was in a walking boot following the win over Seattle, but is expected to play Sunday at San Diego. S Chris Conte, however, is not expected to play. |
| 18. | *Green Bay Packers vs. Hou Note: Clay Matthews briefly left Monday night with a shoulder injury. |
| 19. | *Buffalo Bills at Oak Note: Marcell Dareus sat out the last two series against Jacksonville with an abdominal injury. |
| 20. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Den |
| 21. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Phi |
| 22. | *Atlanta Falcons vs. KC Note: Adrian Claiborne is out with a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus. Meanwhile Desmond Trufant is out for the season with a pectoral injury. |
| 23. | Houston Texans at GB |
| 24. | Chicago Bears vs. SF |
| 25. | New York Jets vs. Ind |
| 26. | *Arizona Cardinals vs. Was Note: Patrick Peterson is dealing with a sore knee but does not have any structural damage. |
| 27. | San Francisco 49ers at Chi |
| 28. | Indianapolis Colts at NYJ |
| 29. | Detroit Lions at NO |
| 30. | Los Angeles Rams at NE |
