This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update Complete
Week 17 Early Games:
Wednesday: Ravens at Texans, Chiefs at Steelers
Thursday: Seahawks at Bears
Saturday: Chargers at Patriots, Broncos at Bengals, Cardinals at Rams
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to
Sunday Update Complete
Week 17 Early Games:
Wednesday: Ravens at Texans, Chiefs at Steelers
Thursday: Seahawks at Bears
Saturday: Chargers at Patriots, Broncos at Bengals, Cardinals at Rams
Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.
Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:
- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.
These are the rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"
These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.
Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.
When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.
I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.
Quarterbacks
| 1. | *Josh Allen BUF vs. NYJ Note: Allen suffered an elbow contusion and briefly lost feeling in his right arm, but he said after the game that he'll be fine. Full practices Wednesday and Thursday, and it looks like the Bills will still try to go full out for the No. 2 seed with the Chiefs having clinched the No.1 seed in the AFC. |
| 2. | Lamar Jackson BAL at HOU |
| 3. | Jayden Daniels WAS vs. ATL |
| 4. | *Joe Burrow CIN vs. DEN Note: Burrow's leaky offensive line sprouted more holes in the second half last week when Amarius Mims got hurt, and he was constantly under siege as a result. That could be a problem against the Broncos. Burrow was limited on Wednesday, but cleared from the injury list on Thursday. ***Burrow should get LT Orlando Brown (fibula) back this week.*** |
| 5. | Brock Purdy SF vs. DET |
| 6. | Baker Mayfield TB vs. CAR |
| 7. | Jared Goff DET at SF |
| 8. | Jordan Love GB at MIN |
| 9. | Bo Nix DEN at CIN |
| 10. | *Matthew Stafford LA vs. ARI Note: Stafford had a very modest performance in the cold last week, and the Rams were running the ball so well that they didn't turn to him as much. |
| 11. | Kyler Murray ARZ at LAR |
| 12. | Sam Darnold MIN vs. GB |
| 13. | Bryce Young CAR at TB |
| 14. | *Caleb Williams CHI vs. SEA Note: Williams threw for 334 yards against the Lions, bumping him up to 3,271 for the season. For all that went wrong this season for the Bears, Williams still has a small chance to set the Bears' single-season passing record - he needs 568 yards over the last two games to accomplish that. |
| 15. | Patrick Mahomes KC at PIT |
| 16. | Geno Smith SEA at CHI |
| 17. | Justin Herbert LAC at NE |
| 18. | Russell Wilson PIT vs. KC |
| 19. | *Joe Flacco IND at NYG Note: Flacco has been taking the first-team snaps in practice so far this week, with Anthony Richardson nursing back and foot injuries. The Colts still seem confident however that Richardson can play on Sunday. ***Named the starter by the Colts with Anthony Richardson out.*** |
| 20. | *C.J. Stroud HOU vs. BAL Note: Losing Tank Dell in the third quarter made matters significantly worse for the already-struggling Texans offense. |
| 21. | *Michael Penix ATL at WAS Note: Penix wasn't asked to do too much in his first start, buffeted by the Falcons' defense scoring twice against the Giants. |
| 22. | *Kenny Pickett PHI vs. DAL Note: Pickett was pedestrian in relief of Jalen Hurts (concussion), and now he's dealing with a rib injury. If it comes down to it, the Eagles' third quarterback is Tanner McKee. Pickett mixed into some drills on Thursday, while wearing extra padding around his midsection. ***Pickett officially is getting the start this week.*** |
| 23. | *Mason Rudolph TEN at JAX Note: Rudolph will start again ahead of Will Levis this week. |
| 24. | *Cooper Rush DAL at PHI Note: Downgraded with CeeDee Lamb ruled out. |
| 25. | Aidan O'Connell LV at NO |
| 26. | *Aaron Rodgers NYJ at BUF Note: Rodgers injured his knee in the loss to the Rams and is iffy for this week's game against the Bills. Rodgers was estimated as a full participant Wednesday and is planning to play. |
| 27. | *Drake Maye NE vs. LAC Note: ***Maye will be missing starting center Ben Brown due to a concussion.*** |
| 28. | Mac Jones JAC vs. TEN |
| 29. | *Spencer Rattler NO vs. LV Note: ***Rattler will get another start with Derek Carr (hand) ruled out.*** |
| 30. | *Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE vs. MIA Note: DTR suffered a calf injury in the loss to the Bengals. Thompson-Robinson was limited on Wednesday, but the Browns are preparing as if he'll start. ***Thompson-Robinson has been cleared from the injury list and will start again this week.*** |
| 31. | *Tyler Huntley MIA at CLE Note: ***Huntley could be in line to start with Tua Tagovialoa downgraded to doubtful on Saturday.*** |
| 32. | *Drew Lock NYG vs. IND Note: Lock injured his shoulder in the loss to the Falcons and underwent an MRI on Monday. According to coach Brian Daboll, Lock remains on track to start. Lock was limited in his first two practices of the week. ***Lock has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 33. | *Tua Tagovailoa MIA at CLE Note: Tua's hip injury didn't seem to be an issue in Week 16 against the Niners. Tagovailoa was listed as limited on Wednesday. ***Tagovailoa was limited all week and is listed as questionable.***Downgraded to DOUBTFUL on Saturday.*** |
| 34. | *Derek Carr NO vs. LV Note: Carr (hand) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. ***Carr has been ruled out.*** |
| 35. | *Jalen Hurts PHI vs. DAL Note: Hurts left early in Sunday's loss to the Commanders and is currently in the concussion protocol. Hurts was a non-participant Wednesday at practice, and wasn't present for Thursday's media-availability portion. ***Officially ruled OUT this week.*** |
| 36. | *Anthony Richardson IND at NYG Note: Richardson had a second rushing touchdown overturned, preventing a big fantasy day in a game in which he only threw 11 passes. Richardson (back/foot) was a non-participant in the Colts' first two practices of the week, but the team remains optimistic about his status for Sunday. ***Ruled OUT after not practicing again on Friday.*** |
| 37. | Tanner McKee PHI vs. DAL |
| 38. | *Jameis Winston CLE vs. MIA Note: Winston (shoulder) was inactive last week against the Bengals, but he might be back in play this week if Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) can't go. Otherwise, Bailey Zappe is the pivot. Listed as a limited participant Wednesday. ***Thompson-Robinson has been cleared from the injury list and will start over Winston, who is listed as questionable.*** |
Running Backs
| 1. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. DAL |
| 2. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at SF |
| 3. | Derrick Henry BAL at HOU |
| 4. | Bijan Robinson ATL at WAS |
| 5. | Josh Jacobs GB at MIN |
| 6. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI Note: ***Key offensive lineman Rob Havenstein injured his shoulder in practice Wednesday - the Rams have struggled to run when Havenstein isn't in there - something to watch for Saturday night's game.*** |
| 7. | De'Von Achane MIA at CLE |
| 8. | Jonathan Taylor IND at NYG |
| 9. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. DEN Note: ***Brown left Saturday's game very late with a sprained ankle.*** |
| 10. | Bucky Irving TB vs. CAR |
| 11. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. GB |
| 12. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 13. | Breece Hall NYJ at BUF |
| 14. | *Tyjae Spears TEN at JAX Note: ***Spears will get the start with Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) ruled out.*** |
| 15. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. ATL Note: Robinson couldn't power through the Eagles run defense, getting stopped on fourth down and also losing two fumbles. |
| 16. | Joe Mixon HOU vs. BAL |
| 17. | *Jerome Ford CLE vs. MIA Note: Ford got the full lead back role in Week 16, and even got a short touchdown in the third quarter after D'Onta Foreman fumbled from the 1-yard line on the first drive. |
| 18. | *James Conner ARZ at LAR Note: Conner was tearing up the Panthers before leaving with a knee injury, after getting tackled on a hip-drop tackle earlier in the game. Coach Jonathan Gannon said there's a chance that Conner could play, but the Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs so I think it'll be unlikely. Conner had three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. Coach Jonathan Gannon said that Conner made good progress this week, but he's also unsure about Conner and Trey Benson's status for Saturday night. ***Conner is expected to play Saturday night.*** |
| 19. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA at CHI Note: Charbonnet (oblique/elbow) was estimated as limited on Monday. ***Teammate Kenneth Walker has been placed on IR.*** |
| 20. | *Isaac Guerendo SF vs. DET Note: The Niners expect Guerendo (hamstring/foot) to begin practicing on Thursday, which is the Niners' first practice of the week. Limited Thursday, which is being framed as good progress. ***Guerendo has been cleared to return on Monday night.*** |
| 21. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 22. | Rico Dowdle DAL at PHI |
| 23. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. KC Note: Warren had far more snaps over Najee Harris on Saturday. |
| 24. | Najee Harris PIT vs. KC |
| 25. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. SEA |
| 26. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 27. | *J.K. Dobbins LAC at NE Note: The Chargers designated Dobbins (knee) to return from IR so as to open his practice window. It's possible that he'll play this week - we'll move him up accordingly once that starts happening. Dobbins is listed as questionable after being limited during the week. Teammate Gus Edwards has been ruled out. ***Dobbins has officially been activated from IR.*** |
| 28. | *Kendre Miller NO vs. LV Note: ***Alvin Kamara will remained sidelined this week.*** |
| 29. | Tank Bigsby JAC vs. TEN |
| 30. | Kareem Hunt KC at PIT |
| 31. | *Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. LAC Note: Coach Jerod Mayo suggested that Antonio Gibson might start over Stevenson in Week 17 - Stevenson lost his third fumble of the season, and also was the targeted on a dropped lateral that became a Bills touchdown. |
| 32. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. IND Note: Tracy aggravated an ankle injury in the loss to the Falcons. Tracy sat out Thursday's practice. |
| 33. | *Ameer Abdullah LV at NO Note: Abdullah got a touchdown and five catches last week, though Alexander Mattison had more touches. |
| 34. | *Raheem Blackshear CAR at TB Note: ***Blackshear and Mike Boone are the two remaining running backs for the Panthers with Chuba Hubbard (calf) going on IR.*** |
| 35. | *Mike Boone CAR at TB Note: ***Boone and Raheem Blackshear will split the running back duties with Chuba Hubbard (calf) out for the last two games.*** |
| 36. | *Antonio Gibson NE vs. LAC Note: Gibson might get the start in Week 17 - will it be like earlier in the season where that means he gets the first series, only to revert to a backup role after the first drive? |
| 37. | *Javonte Williams DEN at CIN Note: Teammate Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) has returned to practice, making Williams' usage unreliable. |
| 38. | *Jaleel McLaughlin DEN at CIN Note: McLaughlin (quad) fully practiced Wednesday, thus muddying the picture in the Denver backfield. |
| 39. | *Audric Estime DEN at CIN Note: Ranking is pending Jaleel McLaughlin's status. |
| 40. | Ray Davis BUF vs. NYJ |
| 41. | *Devin Singletary NYG vs. IND Note: Teammate Tyrone Tracy (ankle) has sat out practice so far this week. |
| 42. | Jeremy McNichols WAS vs. ATL |
| 43. | Alexander Mattison LV at NO |
| 44. | Tyler Allgeier ATL at WAS |
| 45. | *Michael Carter ARZ at LAR Note: Carter came in for the injured James Conner (knee) last week, but that was also with Trey Benson (ankle) inactive. We don't know yet whether Conner or Benson will be available to play. Both Benson and Conner were limited all week and are listed as questionable. ***James Conner is expected to play.*** |
| 46. | *Patrick Taylor SF vs. DET Note: Though Taylor got the vast majority of running back snaps, he wasn't able to replicate the success of previous Niners backs. It didn't help that Trent Williams was out, and Williams will miss the final two games. |
| 47. | *Kimani Vidal LAC at NE Note: Vidal might get more work on Saturday, with Gus Edwards ruled out, though it's likely that J.K. Dobbins will return from the IR. |
| 48. | Cam Akers MIN vs. GB |
| 49. | Isaiah Davis NYJ at BUF |
| 50. | Ty Johnson BUF vs. NYJ |
| 51. | Kenneth Gainwell PHI vs. DAL |
| 52. | *Kenny McIntosh SEA at CHI Note: McIntosh should get more of a run now that Kenneth Walker has been placed on IR. |
| 53. | Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. ATL |
| 54. | Raheem Mostert MIA at CLE |
| 55. | Blake Corum LA vs. ARI |
| 56. | Craig Reynolds DET at SF |
| 57. | Roschon Johnson CHI vs. SEA |
| 58. | Pierre Strong CLE vs. MIA |
| 59. | Jaylen Wright MIA at CLE |
| 60. | Dameon Pierce HOU vs. BAL |
| 61. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at PHI |
| 62. | *D'Onta Foreman CLE vs. MIA Note: Foreman fumbled his attempt to vulture a touchdown from Jerome Ford last week and wasn't seen again. |
| 63. | Rasheen Ali BAL at HOU |
| 64. | Braelon Allen NYJ at BUF |
| 65. | *Sean Tucker TB vs. CAR Note: Tucker is back to a firm third-back role - he had no offensive snaps on Sunday night. |
| 66. | *Trey Benson ARZ at LAR Note: Benson (ankle) sat out the loss to the Panthers - he might get a chance to start this week if able, due to James Conner's knee injury. ***Benson had three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable for Saturday night, as is James Conner. Should Benson be cleared and Conner not cleared, I'd put Benson in the 30-35 range. |
| 67. | *Travis Homer CHI vs. SEA Note: Homer (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday. Homer has been ruled out for Thursday. |
| 68. | *Tony Pollard TEN at JAX Note: Pollard (ankle) has sat out the first two practices this week and seven of the last eight for the Titans. ***Pollard also has the flu, and has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 69. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at PIT Note: Pacheco left Wednesday's win over the Steelers with a rib injury of uncertain severity. |
| 70. | *Gus Edwards LAC at NE Note: Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday night with an ankle injury. |
| 71. | *Alvin Kamara NO vs. LV Note: Kamara (groin) still wants to return this season and hasn't yet been ruled out for Week 17. Kamara hasn't yet practiced. |
| 72. | *Justice Hill BAL at HOU Note: Hill (concussion) didn't practice Monday. |
| 73. | *Kenneth Walker SEA at CHI Note: Walker left Sunday's loss to the Vikings with an ankle injury and then didn't practice Monday. The Seahawks play on Thursday. Walker has been ruled OUT, not just for Thursday night, but for the rest of the regular season after getting placed on IR. |
| 74. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB Note: Hubbard (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. ***Hubbard (calf) has been placed on IR for the final two games of the season.*** |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. DEN |
| 2. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 3. | Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI |
| 4. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at SF |
| 5. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 6. | Nico Collins HOU vs. BAL |
| 7. | *Davante Adams NYJ at BUF Note: Adams had 13 targets compared to seven for Garrett Wilson in the loss to the Rams. ***Adams (hip) had just one limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 8. | *Brian Thomas JAC vs. TEN Note: I love seeing that Mac Jones is feeding Thomas - he had a whopping 13 targets against the Raiders. |
| 9. | *Terry McLaurin WAS vs. ATL Note: ***McLaurin (ankle) was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 10. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. DAL Note: Brown (knee/rest) was limited on Thursday. Teammate Jalen Hurts (concussion) hasn't yet practiced this week. Kenny Pickett fed him the ball last week, but with some diminishing returns in terms of distance outside of one throw. ***Brown was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 11. | Courtland Sutton DEN at CIN |
| 12. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at CHI |
| 13. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at BUF |
| 14. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. DEN Note: Higgins (knee/ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice. He got the ankle twisted on a catch in the win over the Browns. ***Higgins was limited all week, and he's listed as questionable, though his camp expressed plenty of optimism that he would be able to play.*** |
| 15. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. GB |
| 16. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NYJ |
| 17. | DJ Moore CHI vs. SEA |
| 18. | *George Pickens PIT vs. KC Note: Pickens (hamstring) fully practiced Tuesday and has been cleared for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs. |
| 19. | Jameson Williams DET at SF |
| 20. | *Malik Nabers NYG vs. IND Note: ***Nabers (toe) was limited Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. He's questionable, but Adam Schefter is reporting that Nabers is likely to play.*** |
| 21. | Darnell Mooney ATL at WAS |
| 22. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI |
| 23. | *Romeo Doubs GB at MIN Note: Doubs's production fell victim to the Saints' utter lack of resistance. That won't be an issue this week against the Vikings. |
| 24. | *Drake London ATL at WAS Note: London exited early in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. After the game. the Falcons suggested that it wasn't a serious injury. ***Full practice Friday - cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 25. | Ladd McConkey LAC at NE |
| 26. | Calvin Ridley TEN at JAX |
| 27. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. DET |
| 28. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at CLE Note: Hill (wrist) has been limited to begin the week on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to suit up, but will it be Tua Tagovailoa or Tyler Huntley throwing to him? |
| 29. | *DK Metcalf SEA at CHI Note: Metcalf scored last week for the first time since Week 7. |
| 30. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. SEA |
| 31. | Michael Pittman IND at NYG |
| 32. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. DAL Note: Smith had a highly unusual and devastating drop against the Commanders - with the catch the Eagles likely put away the game. |
| 33. | *Zay Flowers BAL at HOU Note: Flowers (shoulder) did not practice on Monday. |
| 34. | *Josh Downs IND at NYG Note: ***Bumped a little with Flacco starting for Richardson. I figure that there will be many more passing attempts, and Downs and Pittman should benefit.*** |
| 35. | *Adam Thielen CAR at TB Note: ***Thielen (hamstring) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 36. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. CAR |
| 37. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at HOU Note: Bateman could see more targets Wednesday due to Zay Flowers' status. |
| 38. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at LAR |
| 39. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. DET |
| 40. | Jayden Reed GB at MIN |
| 41. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. MIA Note: I wasn't pessimistic enough about the DTR effect, as the Browns could do nothing downfield against a weak Bengals secondary. Jeudy (knee/shin) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Jeudy has been cleared from the injury list, but not from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who will start again this week.*** |
| 42. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. SEA |
| 43. | Xavier Worthy KC at PIT |
| 44. | Jakobi Meyers LV at NO |
| 45. | Hollywood Brown KC at PIT |
| 46. | Jalen Coker CAR at TB |
| 47. | *Brandin Cooks DAL at PHI Note: Cooks should get more targets with CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) ruled out for the last two games. |
| 48. | DeAndre Hopkins KC at PIT |
| 49. | *Christian Watson GB at MIN Note: Watson briefly left Monday night's game with a knee issue, but later it was clarified that Watson had just a bruise and should be ok for this week against the Vikings. Watson did not practice Thursday. ***Watson is listed as questionable but is considered unlikely to play.*** |
| 50. | Elijah Moore CLE vs. MIA |
| 51. | *Xavier Legette CAR at TB Note: Legette (hip) is day-to-day for this week's game against the Bucs, but needs to show 'significant improvement' in order to play. ***Legette had limited practices Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable. Ian Rapoport suggested that Legette is expected to play.*** |
| 52. | Quentin Johnston LAC at NE |
| 53. | Calvin Austin PIT vs. KC |
| 54. | *Kayshon Boutte NE vs. LAC Note: Boutte had three downfield receptions in the loss to the Bills, including a 28-yard touchdown to open the scoring. |
| 55. | Michael Wilson ARZ at LAR |
| 56. | Amari Cooper BUF vs. NYJ |
| 57. | Devaughn Vele DEN at CIN |
| 58. | Joshua Palmer LAC at NE |
| 59. | Ray-Ray McCloud ATL at WAS |
| 60. | Dontayvion Wicks GB at MIN |
| 61. | Keon Coleman BUF vs. NYJ |
| 62. | *Alec Pierce IND at NYG Note: ***Pierce has been cleared from the concussion protocol.*** |
| 63. | *John Metchie HOU vs. BAL Note: Metchie (shoulder) fully practiced Monday. With Tank Dell (knee) out, Metchie should get more targets on Wednesday. |
| 64. | Tre Tucker LV at NO |
| 65. | Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. IND |
| 66. | Malik Washington MIA at CLE |
| 67. | Adonai Mitchell IND at NYG |
| 68. | KaVontae Turpin DAL at PHI |
| 69. | Olamide Zaccheaus WAS vs. ATL |
| 70. | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at JAX |
| 71. | Parker Washington JAC vs. TEN |
| 72. | Tyler Lockett SEA at CHI |
| 73. | Tutu Atwell LA vs. ARI |
| 74. | Jamison Crowder WAS vs. ATL |
| 75. | Mack Hollins BUF vs. NYJ |
| 76. | JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at PIT |
| 77. | Jalen Nailor MIN vs. GB |
| 78. | DeMario Douglas NE vs. LAC |
| 79. | *Jaylen Waddle MIA at CLE Note: Waddle (knee) is uncertain for Week 17 after sitting out on Sunday. Didn't practice Wednesday but had a limited practice Thursday. ***Another limited practice Friday, and is questionable, but not expected to play according to Ian Rapoport.*** |
| 80. | David Moore CAR at TB |
| 81. | *Cedric Tillman CLE vs. MIA Note: Tillman (concussion) remains limited in practice. ***Tillman will miss another game.*** |
| 82. | *Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO vs. LV Note: Valdes-Scantling ended up being a late scratch due to an illness in addition to his chest injury. MVS has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 83. | *Chris Olave NO vs. LV Note: Olave (concussion) has had two full practices so far this week. ***Olave will not return this week.*** |
| 84. | *Jalen Tolbert DAL at PHI Note: Tolbert left Sunday night's win with a finger injury but had a limited practice Thursday, plus CeeDee Lamb has been ruled out. ***Tolbert is listed as questionable.*** |
| 85. | *Sterling Shepard TB vs. CAR Note: Shepard left Sunday night's loss to the Cowboys with a hamstring injury, and was immediately ruled out, which bodes ill for this week. ***Shepard has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 86. | *Diontae Johnson HOU vs. BAL Note: Johnson was claimed off waivers from the Ravens by the Texans. I don't think they can turn it around quickly enough for him to play in a legit, real revenge game, but they need receiving depth for the playoffs after losing Tank Dell. |
| 87. | *CeeDee Lamb DAL at PHI Note: Lamb's reps were limited in second half after he landed awkwardly on his already-bad shoulder. Lamb has been ruled out for the final two games. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Brock Bowers LV at NO |
| 2. | George Kittle SF vs. DET |
| 3. | Jonnu Smith MIA at CLE |
| 4. | Sam LaPorta DET at SF |
| 5. | *Trey McBride ARZ at LAR Note: McBride had only four targets despite the game going to overtime, and two of his catches came late. He did have a decent gain wiped out on the first play of the game due to a Marvin Harrison Jr. penalty, where MHJ lined up offside. |
| 6. | Mark Andrews BAL at HOU |
| 7. | T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. GB |
| 8. | Travis Kelce KC at PIT |
| 9. | Chig Okonkwo TEN at JAX |
| 10. | Dalton Schultz HOU vs. BAL |
| 11. | Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. KC |
| 12. | *Brenton Strange JAC vs. TEN Note: ***Strange (shoulder) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 13. | Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. NYJ |
| 14. | *Tucker Kraft GB at MIN Note: ***Kraft dealt with a hip injury earlier in the week but has been cleared from the injury list. Teammate Luke Musgrave is also clear from the list, but we'll see how many snaps he takes away - last week Musgrave logged just eight snaps.*** |
| 15. | *Will Dissly LAC at NE Note: ***Dissly (shoulder) fully practiced Thursday and is listed as questionable.*** |
| 16. | Jake Ferguson DAL at PHI |
| 17. | *Hunter Henry NE vs. LAC Note: Henry netted nine targets in the loss to the Bills. |
| 18. | *Juwan Johnson NO vs. LV Note: ***Johnson (foot) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 19. | *Zach Ertz WAS vs. ATL Note: Ertz played 46 snaps but had just one catch in the win over the Eagles. |
| 20. | Grant Calcaterra PHI vs. DAL |
| 21. | *Tyler Higbee LA vs. ARI Note: Higbee (knee) was eased into action against the Jets, scoring a touchdown among his 14 snaps. |
| 22. | Mike Gesicki CIN vs. DEN |
| 23. | *Jordan Akins CLE vs. MIA Note: ***Akins should receive more targets with David Njoku (knee) out.*** |
| 24. | Kyle Pitts ATL at WAS |
| 25. | Noah Gray KC at PIT |
| 26. | Isaiah Likely BAL at HOU |
| 27. | Cole Kmet CHI vs. SEA |
| 28. | *Noah Fant SEA at CHI Note: Fant (knee) was limited at Monday's practice. |
| 29. | Tyler Conklin NYJ at BUF |
| 30. | *Payne Durham TB vs. CAR Note: Durham was an outlet target for the Bucs on Sunday night, catching five passes for 27 yards with Cade Otton (knee) out. ***Otton is out again this week.*** |
| 31. | Dawson Knox BUF vs. NYJ |
| 32. | Tommy Tremble CAR at TB |
| 33. | AJ Barner SEA at CHI |
| 34. | Luke Schoonmaker DAL at PHI |
| 35. | *Stone Smartt LAC at NE Note: ***Teammate Will Dissly is likely back this week, so Smartt will revert to a backup role.*** |
| 36. | Foster Moreau NO vs. LV |
| 37. | Jeremy Ruckert NYJ at BUF |
| 38. | *David Njoku CLE vs. MIA Note: Njoku added a knee injury to go along with his ankle injury in the loss to the Bengals - he had an MRI on Monday. ***Ruled out due to the knee injury suffered last week.*** |
| 39. | *Cade Otton TB vs. CAR Note: ***Ruled out again this week.*** |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Saquon Barkley PHI vs. DAL |
| 2. | Jahmyr Gibbs DET at SF |
| 3. | Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. DEN |
| 4. | Justin Jefferson MIN vs. GB |
| 5. | Puka Nacua LA vs. ARI |
| 6. | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at SF |
| 7. | *Kyren Williams LA vs. ARI Note: ***Key offensive lineman Rob Havenstein injured his shoulder in practice Wednesday - the Rams have struggled to run when Havenstein isn't in there - something to watch for Saturday night's game.*** |
| 8. | Derrick Henry BAL at HOU |
| 9. | Bijan Robinson ATL at WAS |
| 10. | Josh Jacobs GB at MIN |
| 11. | De'Von Achane MIA at CLE |
| 12. | Jonathan Taylor IND at NYG |
| 13. | *A.J. Brown PHI vs. DAL Note: Brown (knee/rest) was limited on Thursday. Teammate Jalen Hurts (concussion) hasn't yet practiced this week. Kenny Pickett fed him the ball last week, but with some diminishing returns in terms of distance outside of one throw. ***Brown was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 14. | Mike Evans TB vs. CAR |
| 15. | Nico Collins HOU vs. BAL |
| 16. | Brock Bowers LV at NO |
| 17. | *Davante Adams NYJ at BUF Note: Adams had 13 targets compared to seven for Garrett Wilson in the loss to the Rams. ***Adams (hip) had just one limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*** |
| 18. | *Brian Thomas JAC vs. TEN Note: I love seeing that Mac Jones is feeding Thomas - he had a whopping 13 targets against the Raiders. |
| 19. | *Terry McLaurin WAS vs. ATL Note: ***McLaurin (ankle) was cleared from the injury list on Friday.*** |
| 20. | *Chase Brown CIN vs. DEN Note: ***Brown left Saturday's game very late with a sprained ankle.*** |
| 21. | *Chuba Hubbard CAR at TB Note: Hubbard (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. ***Hubbard (calf) has been placed on IR for the final two games of the season.*** |
| 22. | Bucky Irving TB vs. CAR |
| 23. | Aaron Jones MIN vs. GB |
| 24. | James Cook BUF vs. NYJ |
| 25. | Courtland Sutton DEN at CIN |
| 26. | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at CHI |
| 27. | George Kittle SF vs. DET |
| 28. | Garrett Wilson NYJ at BUF |
| 29. | *Tee Higgins CIN vs. DEN Note: Higgins (knee/ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice. He got the ankle twisted on a catch in the win over the Browns. ***Higgins was limited all week, and he's listed as questionable, though his camp expressed plenty of optimism that he would be able to play.*** |
| 30. | *Malik Nabers NYG vs. IND Note: ***Nabers (toe) was limited Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. He's questionable, but Adam Schefter is reporting that Nabers is likely to play.*** |
| 31. | Breece Hall NYJ at BUF |
| 32. | Jordan Addison MIN vs. GB |
| 33. | Khalil Shakir BUF vs. NYJ |
| 34. | *Tyreek Hill MIA at CLE Note: Hill (wrist) has been limited to begin the week on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Listed as questionable but expected to suit up, but will it be Tua Tagovailoa or Tyler Huntley throwing to him? |
| 35. | *Brian Robinson WAS vs. ATL Note: Robinson couldn't power through the Eagles run defense, getting stopped on fourth down and also losing two fumbles. |
| 36. | Joe Mixon HOU vs. BAL |
| 37. | *Jerome Ford CLE vs. MIA Note: Ford got the full lead back role in Week 16, and even got a short touchdown in the third quarter after D'Onta Foreman fumbled from the 1-yard line on the first drive. |
| 38. | *Tony Pollard TEN at JAX Note: Pollard (ankle) has sat out the first two practices this week and seven of the last eight for the Titans. ***Pollard also has the flu, and has been ruled out this week.*** |
| 39. | DJ Moore CHI vs. SEA |
| 40. | *George Pickens PIT vs. KC Note: Pickens (hamstring) fully practiced Tuesday and has been cleared for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs. |
| 41. | Jameson Williams DET at SF |
| 42. | Darnell Mooney ATL at WAS |
| 43. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. ARI |
| 44. | *Romeo Doubs GB at MIN Note: Doubs's production fell victim to the Saints' utter lack of resistance. That won't be an issue this week against the Vikings. |
| 45. | *Drake London ATL at WAS Note: London exited early in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. After the game. the Falcons suggested that it wasn't a serious injury. ***Full practice Friday - cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 46. | Ladd McConkey LAC at NE |
| 47. | Jonnu Smith MIA at CLE |
| 48. | *Zach Charbonnet SEA at CHI Note: Charbonnet (oblique/elbow) was estimated as limited on Monday. ***Teammate Kenneth Walker has been placed on IR.*** |
| 49. | Rachaad White TB vs. CAR |
| 50. | Calvin Ridley TEN at JAX |
| 51. | *DK Metcalf SEA at CHI Note: Metcalf scored last week for the first time since Week 7. |
| 52. | Keenan Allen CHI vs. SEA |
| 53. | Jauan Jennings SF vs. DET |
| 54. | *DeVonta Smith PHI vs. DAL Note: Smith had a highly unusual and devastating drop against the Commanders - with the catch the Eagles likely put away the game. |
| 55. | *Zay Flowers BAL at HOU Note: Flowers (shoulder) did not practice on Monday. |
| 56. | *Adam Thielen CAR at TB Note: ***Thielen (hamstring) has been cleared from the injury list.*** |
| 57. | Jalen McMillan TB vs. CAR |
| 58. | Rico Dowdle DAL at PHI |
| 59. | *Gus Edwards LAC at NE Note: Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday night with an ankle injury. |
| 60. | *Jaylen Warren PIT vs. KC Note: Warren had far more snaps over Najee Harris on Saturday. |
| 61. | D'Andre Swift CHI vs. SEA |
| 62. | Sam LaPorta DET at SF |
| 63. | *Trey McBride ARZ at LAR Note: McBride had only four targets despite the game going to overtime, and two of his catches came late. He did have a decent gain wiped out on the first play of the game due to a Marvin Harrison Jr. penalty, where MHJ lined up offside. |
| 64. | *Isiah Pacheco KC at PIT Note: Pacheco left Wednesday's win over the Steelers with a rib injury of uncertain severity. |
| 65. | Travis Etienne JAC vs. TEN |
| 66. | *Tyjae Spears TEN at JAX Note: ***Spears will get the start with Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) ruled out.*** |
| 67. | *Rashod Bateman BAL at HOU Note: Bateman could see more targets Wednesday due to Zay Flowers' status. |
| 68. | Marvin Harrison ARZ at LAR |
| 69. | Michael Pittman IND at NYG |
| 70. | Deebo Samuel SF vs. DET |
| 71. | *Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. MIA Note: I wasn't pessimistic enough about the DTR effect, as the Browns could do nothing downfield against a weak Bengals secondary. Jeudy (knee/shin) has had two limited practices so far this week. ***Jeudy has been cleared from the injury list, but not from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who will start again this week.*** |
| 72. | Najee Harris PIT vs. KC |
| 73. | *Javonte Williams DEN at CIN Note: Teammate Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) has returned to practice, making Williams' usage unreliable. |
| 74. | *Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. IND Note: Tracy aggravated an ankle injury in the loss to the Falcons. Tracy sat out Thursday's practice. |
| 75. | Rome Odunze CHI vs. SEA |
| 76. | Xavier Worthy KC at PIT |
Kickers
| 1. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. KC |
| 2. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. BAL |
| 3. | Jake Bates DET at SF |
| 4. | Brandon Aubrey DAL at PHI |
| 5. | Chase McLaughlin TB vs. CAR |
| 6. | Jason Sanders MIA at CLE |
| 7. | Cameron Dicker LAC at NE |
| 8. | Tyler Bass BUF vs. NYJ |
| 9. | Brandon McManus GB at MIN |
| 10. | Justin Tucker BAL at HOU |
| 11. | Will Reichard MIN vs. GB |
| 12. | Harrison Butker KC at PIT |
| 13. | Joshua Karty LA vs. ARI |
| 14. | Wil Lutz DEN at CIN |
| 15. | *Jake Moody SF vs. DET Note: Moody missed from 41 yards in the loss to Miami. |
| 16. | Jason Myers SEA at CHI |
| 17. | *Jake Elliott PHI vs. DAL Note: Elliott missed from 56 yards at the end of the first half, but the bigger problem was his short kickoffs. |
| 18. | Matt Gay IND at NYG |
| 19. | Blake Grupe NO vs. LV |
| 20. | Daniel Carlson LV at NO |
| 21. | Chad Ryland ARZ at LAR |
| 22. | Cade York CIN vs. DEN |
| 23. | Zane Gonzalez WAS vs. ATL |
| 24. | Cam Little JAC vs. TEN |
| 25. | Riley Patterson ATL at WAS |
| 26. | Graham Gano NYG vs. IND |
| 27. | *Greg Zuerlein NYJ at BUF Note: ***Zuerlein (knee) has been activated from IR and will start this week.*** |
| 28. | *Matthew Wright TEN at JAX Note: ***Wright was signed to the active roster and will kick for Nick Folk.*** |
| 29. | Cairo Santos CHI vs. SEA |
| 30. | Eddy Pineiro CAR at TB |
| 31. | Joey Slye NE vs. LAC |
| 32. | *Dustin Hopkins CLE vs. MIA Note: Hopkins 'did his part' in the loss to the Bengals, missing an extra point on his only kick. ***Hopkins will keep his job for another week.*** |
| 33. | *Nick Folk TEN at JAX Note: ***Folk (abdomen) will be sidelined again this week. Matthew Wright will replace him.*** |
| 34. | *Anders Carlson NYJ at BUF Note: Carlson missed from 49 yards and the Jets added a kicker to their practice squad. ***Greg Zuerlein is back and will kick this week.*** |
| 35. | *Greg Joseph at Note: Joseph was added to the Jets' practice squad. |
| 36. | *Brayden Narveson at Note: The Titans waived Narveson on Monday, which suggests that Nick Folk (abdomen) should return this week, or just that Narveson isn't very good. |
Defenses
| 1. | Indianapolis Colts at NYG |
| 2. | *Miami Dolphins at CLE Note: Bradley Chubb (knee) won't return this season for the Dolphins. |
| 3. | Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ |
| 4. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. DAL |
| 5. | *Las Vegas Raiders at NO Note: If either/both Derek Carr or Alvin Kamara play, move this squad down at least five spots. |
| 6. | Seattle Seahawks at CHI |
| 7. | *Los Angeles Chargers at NE Note: ***LB Denzel Perryman (groin) is out, but CB Cam Hart (concussion) should return.*** |
| 8. | *Denver Broncos at CIN Note: On one hand, I hate the matchup against Burrow. On the other hand, the Bengals OL is a mess, more than usual, and should give up copious sacks. ***Riley Moss (knee) should return on Saturday, which should be huge for the Broncos.*** |
| 9. | *Kansas City Chiefs at PIT Note: Chris Jones (calf) is iffy heading into Wednesday's game. |
| 10. | Baltimore Ravens at HOU |
| 11. | Los Angeles Rams vs. ARI |
| 12. | Washington Commanders vs. ATL |
| 13. | *Dallas Cowboys at PHI Note: Bump up at least five spots, maybe more, if Hurts doesn't play. |
| 14. | Atlanta Falcons at WAS |
| 15. | Green Bay Packers at MIN |
| 16. | Chicago Bears vs. SEA |
| 17. | Tennessee Titans at JAX |
| 18. | Minnesota Vikings vs. GB |
| 19. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. TEN |
| 20. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. KC Note: Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs. |
| 21. | *Houston Texans vs. BAL Note: Will Anderson (hand) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and should be good to go for Wednesday. |
| 22. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. CAR |
| 23. | Arizona Cardinals at LAR |
| 24. | Detroit Lions at SF |
| 25. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. DEN |
| 26. | *San Francisco 49ers vs. DET Note: Dre Greenlaw (calf) will be shut down for the season. |
| 27. | New York Jets at BUF |
| 28. | New Orleans Saints vs. LV |
| 29. | New England Patriots vs. LAC |
| 30. | New York Giants vs. IND |
| 31. | Cleveland Browns vs. MIA |
| 32. | Carolina Panthers at TB |
