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: 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
Just one update this week, barring late scratches. Update complete.
No Thursday games this week!
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. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Det |
| 2. | *Tom Brady NE at Mia Note: (Thigh) Shut down for the fourth quarter last week with such a prohibitive lead. They still have home field advantage to play for in Week 17 against the Dolphins. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. |
| 3. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. NO |
| 4. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Jax Note: (Shoulder) Usual limited practice early in the week, but dismissed any notion of resting in Week 17. |
| 5. | Drew Brees NO at Atl |
| 6. | Russell Wilson SEA at SF |
| 7. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. NYG |
| 8. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. GB |
| 9. | Blake Bortles JAC at Ind Note: Coming off of his best game of the year and has a plus matchup against the Colts. Did interim coach Doug Marrone 'fix' Bortles, or was this an anomaly? |
| 10. | Philip Rivers SD vs. KC |
| 11. | Jameis Winston TB vs. Car |
| 12. | Carson Palmer ARZ at LA |
| 13. | Sam Bradford MIN vs. Chi |
| 14. | Matt Moore MIA vs. NE |
| 15. | Matt Barkley CHI at Min Note: Five interceptions in the loss to the Redskins. |
| 16. | *Cam Newton CAR at TB Note: (Shoulder) Limited earlier in the week, but full practice Friday. Derek Anderson is out with an illness. |
| 17. | Alex Smith KC at SD |
| 18. | Joe Flacco BAL at Cin |
| 19. | Colin Kaepernick SF vs. Sea Note: Big fantasy performance in Week 16 was a cruel reminder of his potential to those that started him earlier when they played the Bears. |
| 20. | Carson Wentz PHI vs. Dal |
| 21. | *Landry Jones PIT vs. Cle Note: Likely starting this week if the Steelers hold true on their threat to sit their stars in Week 17. Confirmed starter this week. |
| 22. | *Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ vs. Buf Note: Starting in place of the injured Bryce Petty. Christian Hackenburg apparently not an option. |
| 23. | *Matt Cassel TEN vs. Hou Note: Will start the season finale with Mariota out. |
| 24. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Bal |
| 25. | *Eli Manning NYG at Was Note: 'Will play' according to coach Ben McAdoo, but to what extent is uncertain. Josh Johnson is the backup. |
| 26. | *Tom Savage HOU at Ten Note: Will start again in Week 17 - didn't show much against the Bengals. The Texans are locked into the No. 4 seed in the AFC. Showed up on the injury report with a knee injury, but practiced in |
| 27. | *EJ Manuel BUF at NYJ Note: Starting in place of Tyrod Taylor just to make sure Taylor's contract doesn't get guaranteed - plus, the team has a decision to make on whether to retain him after this season. |
| 28. | *Robert Griffin CLE at Pit Note: Suffered a concussion in the win Saturday against the Chargers and remains in the concussion protocol - Cody Kessler likely to start. Cleared from the concussion protocol Thursday and will start again this week. |
| 29. | Jared Goff LA vs. Ari |
| 30. | *Matt McGloin OAK at Den Note: Starting in place of the injured Derek Carr. That means that McGloin, Tom Savage, Alex Smith and probably Matt Moore will be four of the six AFC starting quarterbacks. |
| 31. | *Mark Sanchez DAL at Phi Note: Probably will be active in Week 17, could even play. Will handle most of the reps in this game, though all three QBs are expected to play. |
| 32. | *Trevor Siemian DEN vs. Oak Note: Coach Gary Kubiak is considering using Paxton Lynch instead of Siemian now that the Broncos have been eliminated. Siemian will start, but Lynch will play. |
| 33. | *Josh Johnson NYG at Was Note: Eli's backup, probably will play this week. |
| 34. | *Paxton Lynch DEN vs. Oak Note: Could play this week now that the Broncos are out of the playoff picture. Siemian will start, but Lynch will play. |
| 35. | *Dak Prescott DAL at Phi Note: Unlikely to play the entirety of the Week 17 game against the Eagles. The only question is whether it'll be Romo or Sanchez that will play when he steps aside? Looks like he'll only play a token amount. |
| 36. | *Tony Romo DAL at Phi Note: Will he finally get some reps in Week 17? Or will they go straight to Sanchez to avoid any semblance of a QB controversy? Will play, but won't start and Sanchez is expected to play more. |
| 37. | *Cody Kessler CLE at Pit Note: RG3 is in the concussion protocol, so Kessler is likely to get another start. RG3 will start after all. |
| 38. | *Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Cle Note: Candidate to sit out along with Bell and Brown. Landry Jones would start if he sits. |
| 39. | *Ryan Tannehill MIA vs. NE Note: (Knee) Had his cast removed and is no longer using crutches, but still has a limp. It's unlikely that he'll play this week. |
| 40. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF at NYJ Note: Benched for financial reasons in Week 17. It's now been made public that Taylor has played through a groin injury. |
| 41. | *Derek Carr OAK at Den Note: Broken fibula - out until at least the Super Bowl. |
| 42. | *Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Hou Note: Broken fibula in the loss to the Jaguars. |
| 43. | *Bryce Petty NYJ vs. Buf Note: Torn labrum in left shoulder, placed on IR. Will have surgery next week. |
Running Backs
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at LA |
| 2. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NO |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy BUF at NYJ |
| 4. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Mia |
| 5. | Jordan Howard CHI at Min |
| 6. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Hou |
| 7. | Mark Ingram NO at Atl |
| 8. | Frank Gore IND vs. Jax |
| 9. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Pit |
| 10. | Ty Montgomery GB at Det |
| 11. | *Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NE Note: Coming off his third 200-yard game after a string of rough games. He has a sore shoulder, but is expected to play against the Pats. Listed as questionable but still expected to play. |
| 12. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday. |
| 13. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at Cin |
| 14. | Latavius Murray OAK at Den |
| 15. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Car Note: Was the surprising lead back in Week 16 after Doug Martin was scratched. |
| 16. | DeAngelo Williams PIT vs. Cle |
| 17. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Ari |
| 18. | Zach Zenner DET vs. GB Note: Was easily the better back for the Lions with Theo Riddick still out. |
| 19. | *Thomas Rawls SEA at SF Note: Injured his shoulder in the loss to Arizona and his status for Week 17 is uncertain. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 20. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee/Illness) Listed as questionable, 'will try to play.' |
| 21. | Paul Perkins NYG at Was |
| 22. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Ten Note: Will start again this week for the Texans. |
| 23. | *Alex Collins SEA at SF Note: Had 11 carries for 47 yards after Rawls got hurt, and now draws the Niners. |
| 24. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Dal |
| 25. | *Rob Kelley WAS vs. NYG Note: Underwent an MRI for a sore knee Monday that turned up negative. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. |
| 26. | Rex Burkhead CIN vs. Bal |
| 27. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Chi |
| 28. | *Shaun Draughn SF vs. Sea Note: Expected to take over for Carlos Hyde this week. |
| 29. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. NYG Note: Could get more work if Kelley can't go. |
| 30. | *Spencer Ware KC at SD Note: Sat out late with sore ribs, was scheduled to have an MRI on Monday, but the results haven't yet been released. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. ***Hopeful to play.*** |
| 31. | Fitzgerald Toussaint PIT vs. Cle |
| 32. | *Mack Brown WAS vs. NYG Note: Potentially in line for a bigger role if Kelley is out, as Chris Thompson is unlikely to be an every-down back. |
| 33. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NO |
| 34. | Dion Lewis NE at Mia |
| 35. | Justin Forsett DEN vs. Oak |
| 36. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Phi Note: Limited in the second half, essentially sitting out the fourth quarter Monday night. With the Cowboys acknowledging that Dak Prescott won't play much in Week 17, it follows that Elliott will be similarly limited. Expected to start but be on a limited snap count. |
| 37. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Ind Note: (Ankle) Removed from the injury list after limited practice all week. ***Starting with Ivory out.*** |
| 38. | Charcandrick West KC at SD |
| 39. | *DeAndre Washington OAK at Den Note: Could have a bigger role if Richard can't play. |
| 40. | Tim Hightower NO at Atl |
| 41. | *Ronnie Hillman SD vs. KC Note: Could have an expanded role if Gordon doesn't play, with Farrow out. But he provided limited returns against the Browns of all teams last week. Melvin Gordon ruled out, so it will be Hillman and Andre Williams. |
| 42. | *Darren McFadden DAL at Phi Note: Had 14 carries Monday night, will be pretty active in Week 17. (Illness) Missed practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 43. | Mike Gillislee BUF at NYJ |
| 44. | Rashad Jennings NYG at Was |
| 45. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Hou |
| 46. | Terrance West BAL at Cin |
| 47. | James White NE at Mia |
| 48. | *Andre Williams SD vs. KC Note: Activated from the practice squad in the wake of Kenneth Farrow's injury. Melvin Gordon ruled out. |
| 49. | *Corey Grant JAC at Ind Note: Could play a big role in Week 17 against a vulnerable Colts run defense pending the condition of Chris Ivory's hamstring. |
| 50. | Robert Turbin IND vs. Jax |
| 51. | *Alfred Morris DAL at Phi Note: Was once again inactive last week, with McFadden going ahead of him. Might play this week, with McFadden dealing with an illness. |
| 52. | Matt Asiata MIN vs. Chi |
| 53. | Christine Michael GB at Det |
| 54. | Dwayne Washington DET vs. GB |
| 55. | *Jalen Richard OAK at Den Note: (Shoulder) Listed as questionable after limited practice all week. |
| 56. | *Byron Marshall PHI vs. Dal Note: Sharing carries with Sproles due to every other RB getting hurt for the Eagles. |
| 57. | Charles Sims TB vs. Car |
| 58. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. Oak |
| 59. | Akeem Hunt HOU at Ten |
| 60. | Jeremy Langford CHI at Min |
| 61. | Damien Williams MIA vs. NE |
| 62. | Travaris Cadet NO at Atl |
| 63. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Pit Note: Injured his ankle in the win over the Chargers. Listed as questionable. ***Declared inactive.*** |
| 64. | *Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Bal Note: Had fewer carries and was less effective than Rex Burkhead. With nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be a shock to see a repeat in Week 17. Limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. The Bengals activated a RB from their practice squad. ***Inactive.*** |
| 65. | *Chris Ivory JAC at Ind Note: Unable to finish the win over the Titans because of his hamstring issue. T.J. Yeldon is already out, making Week 17 a bit of a mystery. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. |
| 66. | *Melvin Gordon SD vs. KC Note: (Hip/knee) Eager to play, will be a game-time decision. At 997 yards rushing for the season. |
| 67. | *Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Cle Note: Candidate to sit out this week, with the Steelers locked in as the No. 3 seed. DeAngelo Williams and Fitzgerald Touissant would split the time in his place. |
| 68. | *Lamar Miller HOU at Ten Note: (Ankle) Unsure if he'll be able to play in Week 17 - with the Texans locked into the fourth seed, there's no reason to play him if there's any injury concern. Officially ruled out. |
| 69. | *Matt Forte NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee) Placed on IR by the Jets. |
| 70. | *Adrian Peterson MIN vs. Chi Note: (Knee/Groin) Ruled out for Week 17. |
| 71. | *James Starks GB at Det Note: (Concussion) Ruled out again this week. |
| 72. | *Theo Riddick DET vs. GB Note: (Wrist) Inactive again Monday night. Ruled out again for another week. |
| 73. | *Doug Martin TB vs. Car Note: Surprise inactive before the Week 16 loss to the Saints, will be inactive in Week 17. PED suspension explains his deactivations. |
| 74. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC at Ind Note: Placed on IR with an ankle injury. |
| 75. | *Carlos Hyde SF vs. Sea Note: Sprained MCL, will miss Week 17. |
| 76. | *Kenneth Farrow SD vs. KC Note: Out with a shoulder injury. |
| 77. | *Ryan Mathews PHI vs. Dal Note: Herniated disc, out for the season. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Jordy Nelson GB at Det |
| 2. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax |
| 3. | Mike Evans TB vs. Car |
| 4. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. NO Note: (Toe) Full practice Friday, no injury designation. |
| 5. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF Note: The decline of Seattle's defense is a boon for Baldwin's production - the Seahawks have to throw more while they are in catch-up mode. |
| 6. | Brandin Cooks NO at Atl |
| 7. | Julian Edelman NE at Mia |
| 8. | Davante Adams GB at Det |
| 9. | Michael Thomas NO at Atl |
| 10. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 11. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 12. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LA |
| 13. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at Min Note: (Illness) Missed practice Thursday, but doesn't have an injury designation. |
| 14. | Steve Smith BAL at Cin |
| 15. | *DeSean Jackson WAS vs. NYG Note: Day-to-day with a jaw injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 16. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Hou |
| 17. | Golden Tate DET vs. GB |
| 18. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NE |
| 19. | Cameron Meredith CHI at Min |
| 20. | *Chris Hogan NE at Mia Note: Bigger role with Mitchell doubtful. |
| 21. | Allen Robinson JAC at Ind Note: Did Doug Marrone fix Robinson and Bortles, or was this a one-off? |
| 22. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. NYG |
| 23. | Tyreek Hill KC at SD |
| 24. | Tyrell Williams SD vs. KC |
| 25. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at Den Note: (Ankle) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable but expected to play. |
| 26. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at NYJ Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 27. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Bal |
| 28. | Ty Montgomery GB at Det |
| 29. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at LA |
| 30. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA at SF Note: Should get more work with Tyler Lockett out for the season. Paul Richardson also will see more snaps. |
| 31. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Oak |
| 32. | Terrelle Pryor CLE at Pit |
| 33. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. Cle |
| 34. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Ind Note: Listed as questionable with a hip flexor. |
| 35. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Chi |
| 36. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Den Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable, much like the last couple of weeks. |
| 37. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. NE |
| 38. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Was Note: ***Moving down - likelihood of getting benched early.*** |
| 39. | Mike Wallace BAL at Cin |
| 40. | Corey Coleman CLE at Pit |
| 41. | *Phillip Dorsett IND vs. Jax Note: ***Starting with Donte Moncrief out.*** |
| 42. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Was |
| 43. | Breshad Perriman BAL at Cin |
| 44. | Dontrelle Inman SD vs. KC |
| 45. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG |
| 46. | Willie Snead NO at Atl |
| 47. | Ted Ginn CAR at TB |
| 48. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. NE |
| 49. | Jeremy Maclin KC at SD |
| 50. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Bal |
| 51. | Travis Benjamin SD vs. KC |
| 52. | Marvin Jones DET vs. GB |
| 53. | Deonte Thompson CHI at Min |
| 54. | *Dez Bryant DAL at Phi Note: If Dak Prescott is going to be limited against the Eagles, it only follows that Dez will be too. |
| 55. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR at TB |
| 56. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Thursday or Friday, listed as questionable, no longer has Petty throwing to him. ***Active this week.*** |
| 57. | Cole Beasley DAL at Phi |
| 58. | *Michael Floyd NE at Mia Note: Played 18 snaps, had one catch for six yards in his Pats debut. Bigger role with Mitchell doubtful. |
| 59. | Nelson Agholor PHI vs. Dal |
| 60. | Aldrick Robinson ATL vs. NO |
| 61. | Robert Woods BUF at NYJ |
| 62. | *Paul Richardson SEA at SF Note: Caught his first touchdown pass of the year after Tyler Lockett's injury and should be a bigger part of the offense going forward. |
| 63. | *Anquan Boldin DET vs. GB Note: Dealt with a finger injury in the loss to the Cowboys - later returned to the game. Finger injury has bothered him in practice this week. |
| 64. | Terrance Williams DAL at Phi |
| 65. | Jeremy Kerley SF vs. Sea |
| 66. | Cobi Hamilton PIT vs. Cle |
| 67. | Quincy Enunwa NYJ vs. Buf |
| 68. | Tajae Sharpe TEN vs. Hou |
| 69. | Tavon Austin LA vs. Ari |
| 70. | Seth Roberts OAK at Den |
| 71. | *John Brown ARZ at LA Note: Listed as questionable. |
| 72. | Will Fuller HOU at Ten |
| 73. | Josh Bellamy CHI at Min |
| 74. | Brian Quick LA vs. Ari |
| 75. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. NO |
| 76. | Cody Core CIN vs. Bal Note: Had 14 targets in the loss to the Texans on Saturday night with A.J. Green out. |
| 77. | Darrius Heyward-Bey PIT vs. Cle |
| 78. | Brandon Coleman NO at Atl |
| 79. | Justin Hardy ATL vs. NO |
| 80. | Cordarrelle Patterson MIN vs. Chi |
| 81. | Adam Humphries TB vs. Car |
| 82. | Dorial Green-Beckham PHI vs. Dal |
| 83. | Justin Hunter BUF at NYJ |
| 84. | Russell Shepard TB vs. Car |
| 85. | Rod Streater SF vs. Sea |
| 86. | Victor Cruz NYG at Was |
| 87. | Demarcus Ayers PIT vs. Cle |
| 88. | Andre Holmes OAK at Den |
| 89. | Marquise Goodwin BUF at NYJ |
| 90. | *Randall Cobb GB at Det Note: (Ankle) Didn't practice all week (by design, for what that's worth), listed as questionable. ***Might suit up but will be limited if he plays.*** |
| 91. | *Brandon Marshall NYJ vs. Buf Note: Left with a hip injury last week. Listed as questionable, 'will try to play'. ***Inactive.*** |
| 92. | *Antonio Brown PIT vs. Cle Note: Likely to sit out Week 17. |
| 93. | *Malcolm Mitchell NE at Mia Note: (Knee) Listed as doubtful. |
| 94. | *Devin Funchess CAR at TB Note: Injured his knee in the loss to the Falcons. Placed on IR. |
| 95. | *Chris Conley KC at SD Note: Sprained his ankle in the win over the Broncos, could be limited in practice this week. |
| 96. | *Kenny Britt LA vs. Ari Note: Day-to-day with a sore shoulder. Listed as doubtful. |
| 97. | *Jordan Matthews PHI vs. Dal Note: (Ankle) One limited practice Friday, listed as questionable. ***Inactive.*** |
| 98. | *Stefon Diggs MIN vs. Chi Note: (Hip) Did not practice Friday, listed as doubtful. |
| 99. | *Donte Moncrief IND vs. Jax Note: Scheduled for an MRI on the same shoulder where he had a fractured scapula earlier this season. With the Colts eliminated, it could be an easy decision to rest him. Listed as doubtful. |
| 100. | *Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. NO Note: (Foot) Ruled out for this week. |
| 101. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Ind Note: (Hamstring) Expected to sit out again this week. |
| 102. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at SF Note: Suffered a compound fracture of the fibula and tibia and was placed on IR by the Seahawks. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Travis Kelce KC at SD |
| 2. | Eric Ebron DET vs. GB Note: Had eight catches for 93 yards on a whopping 12 targets. |
| 3. | Jimmy Graham SEA at SF |
| 4. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Elbow) Full practice Friday, listed as questionable. Last week he shuttled in and out of the game. |
| 5. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Mia Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Listed as questionable. |
| 6. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Dal |
| 7. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou |
| 8. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Cin |
| 9. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Chi |
| 10. | Antonio Gates SD vs. KC |
| 11. | Jared Cook GB at Det |
| 12. | *Charles Clay BUF at NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 13. | Coby Fleener NO at Atl |
| 14. | C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Ten |
| 15. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. NYG Note: (Shoulder) Still day-to-day for this week - the practice reports on Friday will probably tell the story. Limited practice all week, got a good review on Friday from coach Jay Gruden, but it's really hard to trust him this week. |
| 16. | Jason Witten DAL at Phi |
| 17. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Jax |
| 18. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at LA |
| 19. | Vernon Davis WAS vs. NYG |
| 20. | Clive Walford OAK at Den |
| 21. | Garrett Celek SF vs. Sea |
| 22. | Jesse James PIT vs. Cle |
| 23. | Richard Rodgers GB at Det |
| 24. | Will Tye NYG at Was |
| 25. | Hunter Henry SD vs. KC Note: Played just 19 snaps and was not targeted in the loss to the Browns. |
| 26. | Jeff Heuerman DEN vs. Oak |
| 27. | Dwayne Allen IND vs. Jax |
| 28. | Ryan Griffin HOU at Ten |
| 29. | Lance Kendricks LA vs. Ari |
| 30. | Gary Barnidge CLE at Pit |
| 31. | *C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. Bal Note: Will start again this week with Tyler Eifert out. |
| 32. | Ben Koyack JAC at Ind |
| 33. | Larry Donnell NYG at Was |
| 34. | *Daniel Brown CHI at Min Note: (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 35. | Luke Stocker TB vs. Car |
| 36. | Erik Swoope IND vs. Jax |
| 37. | *Austin Hooper ATL vs. NO Note: There's some hope that Hooper (knee) will be able to play in Week 17. Ruled out again this week. |
| 38. | *Ladarius Green PIT vs. Cle Note: Still in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday. Ruled out again this week. |
| 39. | *Cameron Brate TB vs. Car Note: Placed on IR with a back injury. |
| 40. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Bal Note: (Back) Placed on IR by the Bengals. Underwent surgery this week. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at LA |
| 2. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. NO |
| 3. | LeSean McCoy BUF at NYJ |
| 4. | Jordy Nelson GB at Det |
| 5. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Jax |
| 6. | Mike Evans TB vs. Car |
| 7. | *Julio Jones ATL vs. NO Note: (Toe) Full practice Friday, no injury designation. |
| 8. | Doug Baldwin SEA at SF Note: The decline of Seattle's defense is a boon for Baldwin's production - the Seahawks have to throw more while they are in catch-up mode. |
| 9. | Brandin Cooks NO at Atl |
| 10. | Jordan Howard CHI at Min |
| 11. | DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Hou |
| 12. | Mark Ingram NO at Atl |
| 13. | Julian Edelman NE at Mia |
| 14. | Davante Adams GB at Det |
| 15. | Michael Thomas NO at Atl |
| 16. | LeGarrette Blount NE at Mia |
| 17. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Oak |
| 18. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Ten |
| 19. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at LA |
| 20. | *Alshon Jeffery CHI at Min Note: (Illness) Missed practice Thursday, but doesn't have an injury designation. |
| 21. | *Jonathan Stewart CAR at TB Note: (Foot) Listed as questionable, but had a full practice Friday. |
| 22. | Frank Gore IND vs. Jax |
| 23. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Pit |
| 24. | Jarvis Landry MIA vs. NE |
| 25. | *DeSean Jackson WAS vs. NYG Note: Day-to-day with a jaw injury. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 26. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Hou |
| 27. | Travis Kelce KC at SD |
| 28. | Ty Montgomery GB at Det |
| 29. | *Alex Collins SEA at SF Note: Had 11 carries for 47 yards after Rawls got hurt, and now draws the Niners. |
| 30. | Kenneth Dixon BAL at Cin |
| 31. | *Michael Crabtree OAK at Den Note: (Ankle) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable but expected to play. |
| 32. | Steve Smith BAL at Cin |
| 33. | Cameron Meredith CHI at Min |
| 34. | Allen Robinson JAC at Ind Note: Did Doug Marrone fix Robinson and Bortles, or was this a one-off? |
| 35. | Pierre Garcon WAS vs. NYG |
| 36. | Tyrell Williams SD vs. KC |
| 37. | *Sammy Watkins BUF at NYJ Note: (Foot) Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 38. | *Chris Hogan NE at Mia Note: Bigger role with Mitchell doubtful. |
| 39. | Eric Ebron DET vs. GB Note: Had eight catches for 93 yards on a whopping 12 targets. |
| 40. | Jimmy Graham SEA at SF |
| 41. | *Jay Ajayi MIA vs. NE Note: Coming off his third 200-yard game after a string of rough games. He has a sore shoulder, but is expected to play against the Pats. Listed as questionable but still expected to play. |
| 42. | Latavius Murray OAK at Den |
| 43. | *Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Car Note: Was the surprising lead back in Week 16 after Doug Martin was scratched. |
| 44. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Ari |
| 45. | DeAngelo Williams PIT vs. Cle |
| 46. | *Chris Thompson WAS vs. NYG Note: Could get more work if Kelley can't go. |
| 47. | Paul Perkins NYG at Was |
| 48. | Darren Sproles PHI vs. Dal |
| 49. | *Thomas Rawls SEA at SF Note: Injured his shoulder in the loss to Arizona and his status for Week 17 is uncertain. Full practice Wednesday. |
| 50. | *Bilal Powell NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Knee/Illness) Listed as questionable, 'will try to play.' |
| 51. | *Greg Olsen CAR at TB Note: (Elbow) Full practice Friday, listed as questionable. Last week he shuttled in and out of the game. |
| 52. | *Martellus Bennett NE at Mia Note: (Ankle/Shoulder) Listed as questionable. |
| 53. | Golden Tate DET vs. GB |
| 54. | Tyreek Hill KC at SD |
| 55. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Bal |
| 56. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at LA |
| 57. | *Jermaine Kearse SEA at SF Note: Should get more work with Tyler Lockett out for the season. Paul Richardson also will see more snaps. |
| 58. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Oak |
| 59. | Zach Ertz PHI vs. Dal |
| 60. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Hou |
| 61. | Dennis Pitta BAL at Cin |
| 62. | Terrelle Pryor CLE at Pit |
| 63. | Eli Rogers PIT vs. Cle |
| 64. | Zach Zenner DET vs. GB Note: Was easily the better back for the Lions with Theo Riddick still out. |
| 65. | *Alfred Blue HOU at Ten Note: Will start again this week for the Texans. |
| 66. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. Chi |
| 67. | *Shaun Draughn SF vs. Sea Note: Expected to take over for Carlos Hyde this week. |
| 68. | Rex Burkhead CIN vs. Bal |
| 69. | Fitzgerald Toussaint PIT vs. Cle |
| 70. | *Rob Kelley WAS vs. NYG Note: Underwent an MRI for a sore knee Monday that turned up negative. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. |
| 71. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Ind Note: Listed as questionable with a hip flexor. |
| 72. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. Chi |
| 73. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Den Note: (Shoulder) Limited practice all week, listed as questionable, much like the last couple of weeks. |
| 74. | DeVante Parker MIA vs. NE |
| 75. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Was Note: ***Moving down - likelihood of getting benched early.*** |
| 76. | Mike Wallace BAL at Cin |
| 77. | Corey Coleman CLE at Pit |
| 78. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Was |
| 79. | Breshad Perriman BAL at Cin |
| 80. | *Spencer Ware KC at SD Note: Sat out late with sore ribs, was scheduled to have an MRI on Monday, but the results haven't yet been released. Limited practice all week, listed as questionable. ***Hopeful to play.*** |
| 81. | *Ronnie Hillman SD vs. KC Note: Could have an expanded role if Gordon doesn't play, with Farrow out. But he provided limited returns against the Browns of all teams last week. Melvin Gordon ruled out, so it will be Hillman and Andre Williams. |
| 82. | *Mack Brown WAS vs. NYG Note: Potentially in line for a bigger role if Kelley is out, as Chris Thompson is unlikely to be an every-down back. |
| 83. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. NO |
| 84. | Dion Lewis NE at Mia |
| 85. | *DeAndre Washington OAK at Den Note: Could have a bigger role if Richard can't play. |
| 86. | Justin Forsett DEN vs. Oak |
| 87. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Phi Note: Limited in the second half, essentially sitting out the fourth quarter Monday night. With the Cowboys acknowledging that Dak Prescott won't play much in Week 17, it follows that Elliott will be similarly limited. Expected to start but be on a limited snap count. |
| 88. | *Corey Grant JAC at Ind Note: Could play a big role in Week 17 against a vulnerable Colts run defense pending the condition of Chris Ivory's hamstring. |
| 89. | Charcandrick West KC at SD |
| 90. | *Robby Anderson NYJ vs. Buf Note: (Hamstring) Didn't practice Thursday or Friday, listed as questionable, no longer has Petty throwing to him. ***Active this week.*** |
| 91. | Dontrelle Inman SD vs. KC |
| 92. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. NYG |
| 93. | Willie Snead NO at Atl |
| 94. | Ted Ginn CAR at TB |
| 95. | Kenny Stills MIA vs. NE |
| 96. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. Chi |
| 97. | Antonio Gates SD vs. KC |
| 98. | *Charles Clay BUF at NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited practice Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 99. | *Darren McFadden DAL at Phi Note: Had 14 carries Monday night, will be pretty active in Week 17. (Illness) Missed practice Friday, listed as questionable. |
| 100. | *Denard Robinson JAC at Ind Note: (Ankle) Removed from the injury list after limited practice all week. ***Starting with Ivory out.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. NO Note: Nearly automatic every week. |
| 2. | Justin Tucker BAL at Cin |
| 3. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at Mia |
| 4. | *Nick Novak HOU at Ten Note: (Oblique) Was limited early in the week in practice, but off the final injury report. |
| 5. | Steven Hauschka SEA at SF Note: Bizarrely mercurial season - missed an XP, had a FG blocked. |
| 6. | Dan Bailey DAL at Phi |
| 7. | Mason Crosby GB at Det |
| 8. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. Cle |
| 9. | Cairo Santos KC at SD |
| 10. | Dan Carpenter BUF at NYJ Note: Missed two field goal attempts on a day where the Bills lost in OT. |
| 11. | Caleb Sturgis PHI vs. Dal |
| 12. | Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Den Note: Had an extra point blocked and missed another. |
| 13. | Matt Prater DET vs. GB |
| 14. | Roberto Aguayo TB vs. Car |
| 15. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. Chi |
| 16. | Robbie Gould NYG at Was |
| 17. | Graham Gano CAR at TB |
| 18. | Wil Lutz NO at Atl |
| 19. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Jax |
| 20. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. NYG |
| 21. | Andrew Franks MIA vs. NE Note: Nailed a 55-yarder to tie the game with six seconds remaining, then converted a much shorter game-winner. |
| 22. | Connor Barth CHI at Min |
| 23. | Jason Myers JAC at Ind |
| 24. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Hou Note: Hasn't missed since Week 6. |
| 25. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Oak |
| 26. | Josh Lambo SD vs. KC Note: After such a good run, Lambo is starting to fall apart. Had two bites of the apple in the fourth quarter to tie the game, getting one blocked and missing the other as time expired. |
| 27. | Chandler Catanzaro ARZ at LA |
| 28. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Ari |
| 29. | Randy Bullock CIN vs. Bal |
| 30. | Cody Parkey CLE at Pit |
| 31. | Phil Dawson SF vs. Sea |
| 32. | Nick Folk NYJ vs. Buf |
Defenses
| 1. | Denver Broncos vs. Oak |
| 2. | *Kansas City Chiefs at SD Note: Justin Houston knee flared up last week and he was held out of the win over the Broncos - he might return this week. |
| 3. | New England Patriots at Mia |
| 4. | *Arizona Cardinals at LA Note: DB Marcus Cooper (back) has a chance to return this week. Unfortunately S Tony Jefferson is out with a knee injury. |
| 5. | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cle |
| 6. | Seattle Seahawks at SF |
| 7. | *Buffalo Bills at NYJ Note: DB Stephen Gilmore is in the concussion protocol. |
| 8. | Minnesota Vikings vs. Chi |
| 9. | Baltimore Ravens at Cin |
| 10. | Houston Texans at Ten |
| 11. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Car |
| 12. | New York Giants at Was |
| 13. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Bal |
| 14. | Green Bay Packers at Det |
| 15. | Tennessee Titans vs. Hou |
| 16. | Atlanta Falcons vs. NO |
| 17. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dal Note: I'm operating under the assumption that the Cowboys play their starters roughly until halftime. |
| 18. | San Diego Chargers vs. KC Note: Only the Chargers could find a way to record nine sacks and lose to the Browns. |
| 19. | Los Angeles Rams vs. Ari |
| 20. | New York Jets vs. Buf |
| 21. | Oakland Raiders at Den |
| 22. | *Indianapolis Colts vs. Jax Note: CB Darius Butler is in the concussion protocol. |
| 23. | Washington Redskins vs. NYG |
| 24. | Miami Dolphins vs. NE |
| 25. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea |
| 26. | *Dallas Cowboys at Phi Note: DE Ryan Davis suffered what appears to be a significant knee injury. Anthony Brown suffered a concussion. |
| 27. | *Carolina Panthers at TB Note: Luke Kuechly (concussion) won't play in Week 17. |
| 28. | *Chicago Bears at Min Note: Leonard Floyd is going through the concussion protocol again. |
| 29. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Ind |
| 30. | *Detroit Lions vs. GB Note: Darius Slay's absence with a hamstring injury was felt acutely on Monday night. |
| 31. | New Orleans Saints at Atl |
| 32. | *Cleveland Browns at Pit Note: CB Joe Haden exited with a neck injury. |
