Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Value Meter

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Updated on December 7, 2021 2:41PM EST

Sunday Update complete

Week 14 Notes: Indianapolis, Miami, New England and Philadelphia are on bye.

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 "Player X vs. Player Y?" without any other mitigating factors. Of course, I welcome debate - if you think I'm wrong, let me know. But please check out the rankings first before asking your start/sit question. This truly reflects my opinion in my leagues.

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do

Sunday Update complete

Week 14 Notes: Indianapolis, Miami, New England and Philadelphia are on bye.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

These are my particular rankings. If you want a second opinion elsewhere on the site, you can see our Weekly Projections.

Starting after Week 1, the rankings for the subsequent week will first post on Tuesday nights. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning. I will post at the top of the article in bold font when ranking updates are in progress and when they're complete.

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please keep it friendly.

Quarterbacks

1.	Tom Brady TB at ATL
2.	*Lamar Jackson BAL at PIT Note: Jackson really struggled Sunday night, throwing four interceptions against the Browns. He appeared to lack 'zip' on his passes in his first game back after missing the Bears game with an illness.
3.	Dak Prescott DAL at NO
4.	Patrick Mahomes KC vs. DEN
5.	Justin Herbert LAC at CIN
6.	Josh Allen BUF vs. NE
7.	Kyler Murray ARZ at CHI Note: Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he's 'hopeful' that Murray (ankle) can return this week. Murray has had two limited practices so far this week, but the general vibe I'm getting is that he'll play, so I'm ranking him here accordingly. Murray was also limited Friday, but he's expected to play, according to Adam Schefter.*
8.	*Matthew Stafford LA vs. JAX Note: Stafford is playing through back pain, a sore ankle and recurring elbow pain, and at times he appeared to show it against the Packers last week, though his fantasy line was healthy enough last week.
9.	Kirk Cousins MIN at DET
10.	Joe Burrow CIN vs. LAC
11.	Jimmy Garoppolo SF at SEA
12.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. NYG
13.	Derek Carr LV vs. WAS
14.	*Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF Note: Wilson's final line (20-31-247-2) doesn't do justice to how much Seattle struggled most of the game against Washington.
15.	Taysom Hill NO vs. DAL Note: Hill is expected to take over as the Saints' starting QB this week, finally, though a final decision won't be announced until Wednesday. Officially named the starter. Injured his finger in the loss to the Cowboys, but isn't expected to need surgery.*
16.	Gardner Minshew PHI at NYJ Note: Possible spot start duty is imminent if Jalen Hurts (foot) can't go. It appears that Minshew is likely to get the start, with Hurts being inactive.*
17.	Carson Wentz IND at HOU
18.	Matt Ryan ATL vs. TB
19.	Taylor Heinicke WAS at LV
20.	Mac Jones NE at BUF
21.	Teddy Bridgewater DEN at KC Note: Bridgewater briefly left last week's win over the Chargers with a shin injury, but later returned and was feeling much better Monday. Bridgewater was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.*
22.	Jared Goff DET vs. MIN
23.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. BAL Note: Roethlisberger (shoulder/pectoral) sat out Wednesday but was back to full participation on Thursday.*
24.	Andy Dalton CHI vs. ARI Note: Dalton has taken the first-team reps so far in practice this week. Dalton will start, Fields is doubtful.*
25.	Tyrod Taylor HOU vs. IND
26.	Trevor Lawrence JAC at LAR
27.	Mike Glennon NYG at MIA Note: Likely getting a spot start in place of Daniel Jones (neck). It's less certain now that Glennon will start instead of Daniel Jones. Confirmed as the starter after all.*
28.	Zach Wilson NYJ vs. PHI Note: Wilson appeared to tweak his right knee in Sunday's win, but is still expected to practice fully and start Week 13's game against the Eagles. Wilson had a full practice Wednesday.*
29.	Jalen Hurts PHI at NYJ Note: Hurts is dealing with left ankle soreness. If he can't go this weekend against the Jets, Gardner Minshew would be the replacement. Hurts has had two limited practices so far this week. Most signs are pointing towards Hurts being inactive.*
30.	Colt McCoy ARZ at CHI
31.	*Joe Flacco NYJ vs. PHI Note: Flacco was activated from the COVID list on Monday.
32.	Trevor Siemian NO vs. DAL Note: Siemian took snaps with the second team in practice and is expected to give way to Taysom Hill as the starter Thursday night. Hill has officially been named the starter.*
33.	Justin Fields CHI vs. ARI Note: Fields (ribs) has practiced in limited fashion so far this week, but Andy Dalton has taken the first-team reps. Fields is listed as doubtful this week and won't start.*
34.	Daniel Jones NYG at MIA Note: Jones has a neck strain and is unlikely to play this week, with Mike Glennon getting the spot start. Jones has had two limited practices so far this week and is more 'day-to-day' than 'week-to-week.' Jones hasn't been cleared for contact work and thus will sit out against Miami.*
35.	*Mike White NYJ vs. PHI Note: White isn't expected to clear COVID protocols in time for Sunday's game.

Running Backs

1.	Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU
2.	Austin Ekeler LAC at CIN
3.	Joe Mixon CIN vs. LAC
4.	Alexander Mattison MIN at DET Note: Mattison has a huge opportunity with Dalvin Cook likely out and the Vikings playing the Lions. Cook is officially out.*
5.	*Elijah Mitchell SF at SEA Note: Mitchell had a monster game in his return from a broken finger and is clearly the starter, with a starter's workload and not just the lead guy in a timeshare.
6.	Leonard Fournette TB at ATL
7.	Najee Harris PIT vs. BAL
8.	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. TB
9.	Antonio Gibson WAS at LV Note: Gibson (shin) has been limited, as usual, at practice to start the week. Cleared from the injury list, and McKissic is out.*
10.	David Montgomery CHI vs. ARI
11.	James Conner ARZ at CHI
12.	Saquon Barkley NYG at MIA Note: Barkley isn't on this week's injury list at all.*
13.	Mark Ingram NO vs. DAL Note: Ingram (knee) fully practiced Tuesday and appears ready to go for Thursday's game against Dallas. Ingram will play Thursday night and Kamara will not.*
14.	*Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NO Note: Elliott is managing knee stiffness every week. In the wake of the Thanksgiving loss, the Cowboys suggested he could be limited this week, but that tune has changed the closer we get to Thursday's game.
15.	Jamaal Williams DET vs. MIN Note: Williams could be in line for a big workload this week if D'Andre Swift (shoulder) misses this week. D'Andre Swift has been ruled out.*
16.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DEN Note: Missed practice Friday with an illness but is expected to play Sunday night.*
17.	Javonte Williams DEN at KC Note: Melvin Gordon has been ruled out.*
18.	Tony Pollard DAL at NO
19.	Miles Sanders PHI at NYJ Note: Sanders injured his ankle in the third quarter of the loss to the Giants. His status is uncertain, but coach Nick Sirianni said that Sanders is 'heading in the right direction.' Sanders was a full participant in practice Thursday. Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*
20.	Devonta Freeman BAL at PIT
21.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. WAS Note: Jacobs was added to the injury report Thursday after an ankle injury limited his practice. Jacobs was limited again on Friday, but he's expected to play.*
22.	Damien Harris NE at BUF
23.	Myles Gaskin MIA vs. NYG
24.	Sony Michel LA vs. JAX Note: Darrell Henderson (thigh) is a game-time decision and the Rams aren't very optimistic.*
25.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE at BUF
26.	Matt Breida BUF vs. NE
27.	James Robinson JAC at LAR Note: Robinson (knee/heel) was listed as limited Thursday, after initial reports suggested he wasn't present at practice. Robinson is questionable, and a game-time decision, but is expected to play. There's enough risk here, as a late-game kickoff time, to move him down, however.*
28.	Tevin Coleman NYJ vs. PHI
29.	Devin Singletary BUF vs. NE
30.	Nyheim Hines IND at HOU
31.	Kenyan Drake LV vs. WAS
32.	Darrel Williams KC vs. DEN
33.	Boston Scott PHI at NYJ Note: Miles Sanders might be forced to sit out this week with an ankle injury. Sanders was a full participant in practice Thursday, plus Scott missed practice with an illness Thursday.*
34.	Ty Johnson NYJ vs. PHI
35.	Rex Burkhead HOU vs. IND Note: David Johnson is not expected to play, so Burkhead and Royce Freeman will split the carries this week.*
36.	Adrian Peterson SEA vs. SF Note: Peterson will be active for the Seahawks and could even be the lead back.*
37.	DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. SF Note: Dallas had five catches Monday night as the Seahawks tried to come back against Washington. Potentially losing work to Adrian Peterson.*
38.	Latavius Murray BAL at PIT
39.	Devontae Booker NYG at MIA
40.	Carlos Hyde JAC at LAR Note: Hyde could get a little more work than usual with James Robinson a game-time decision.*
41.	Mike Davis ATL vs. TB
42.	Ronald Jones TB at ATL
43.	Austin Walter NYJ vs. PHI
44.	Mike Boone DEN at KC
45.	*Samaje Perine CIN vs. LAC Note: Teammate Chris Evans has an ankle injury, so if something happens to Joe Mixon, Perine wouldn't have to share carries.
46.	Alex Collins SEA vs. SF Note: Collins couldn't get going on the ground and fumbled on his only reception, later giving way to DeeJay Dallas in the passing game. Collins was listed as limited with an abdominal injury on Wednesday. Potentially losing work to Adrian Peterson, even if his abdomen allows him to play.*
47.	Eno Benjamin ARZ at CHI
48.	Brandon Bolden NE at BUF Note: Bolden (knee) was limited at practice Thursday. Listed as questionable for Monday night.*
49.	Jeff Wilson SF at SEA
50.	Jaret Patterson WAS at LV Note: Patterson might get a little more work if J.D. McKissic (concussion) has to sit out. McKissic is out.*
51.	Giovani Bernard TB at ATL
52.	Wayne Gallman ATL vs. TB
53.	Kene Nwangwu MIN at DET Note: Listed as questionable with an illness.*
54.	Tony Jones NO vs. DAL Note: Jones will revert back to being the Saints' No. 2 RB behind Mark Ingram.*
55.	Khalil Herbert CHI vs. ARI
56.	Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. NYG
57.	Justin Jackson LAC at CIN
58.	Kenneth Gainwell PHI at NYJ
59.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. JAX Note: Henderson picked up a quad injury in the loss to the Packers, but it's not expected to be a long-term injury. Henderson (thigh) didn't take part in Wednesday's walk-through. Henderson will test out his thigh in warmups, but the Rams aren't optimistic that he'll be able to play.*
60.	Phillip Lindsay MIA vs. NYG Note: Lindsay had 12 carries in the win over Carolina and coach Brian Flores hinted at continued involvement in the offense, perhaps with a greater snap share. Lindsay (ankle) did not practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Listed as doubtful.*
61.	J.D. McKissic WAS at LV Note: McKissic was carted off with a neck injury Monday night but was later walking around in the locker room after the game. McKissic is in the concussion protocol and hasn't yet practiced this week. Ruled out this week.*
62.	D'Andre Swift DET vs. MIN Note: Coach Dan Campbell said 'it's hard to see' Swift (shoulder) playing this week. Swift missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and is unlikely to play this week, and could miss multiple weeks.*
63.	David Johnson HOU vs. IND Note: Johnson (illness/thigh) did not practice Thursday. Not expected to play.*
64.	Jordan Howard PHI at NYJ Note: Howard (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.*
65.	*Zack Moss BUF vs. NE
66.	Melvin Gordon DEN at KC Note: Gordon (hip/shoulder) won't practice Thursday and is 50-50 going into Sunday night's game. Officially ruled out for Sunday night.*
67.	Travis Homer SEA vs. SF Note: Homer (calf) was estimated as a full participant at Wednesday's walk-through.*
68.	Rashaad Penny SEA vs. SF Note: Penny (hamstring) was listed as limited on Wednesday.*
69.	*Michael Carter NYJ vs. PHI
70.	*JaMycal Hasty SF at SEA
71.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. DAL Note: Kamara (knee) was limited both Monday and Tuesday and appears questionable for Thursday's game. Ruled out for this week.*
72.	Dalvin Cook MIN at DET Note: There are differing reports on Cook's shoulder injury - it's been reported as dislocated, and with or without a labrum tear. He's unlikely to play this week and next week also appears in doubt. Still not ruled out, but hasn't practiced yet this week. Officially ruled out.*
73.	Chase Edmonds ARZ at CHI Note: Edmonds (ankle) could return next week against the Rams.*
74.	Trey Sermon SF at SEA Note: Sermon sprained his ankle in the win over Minnesota and could land on the IR. Officially placed on IR.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. JAX
2.	Justin Jefferson MIN at DET
3.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. DEN
4.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. BAL
5.	Keenan Allen LAC at CIN
6.	Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NE
7.	Mike Evans TB at ATL
8.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. LAC
9.	Terry McLaurin WAS at LV
10.	*CeeDee Lamb DAL at NO Note: Lamb has cleared the concussion protocol and will play Thursday.
11.	Adam Thielen MIN at DET
12.	Marquise Brown BAL at PIT
13.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA
14.	Chris Godwin TB at ATL
15.	Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. NYG Note: Waddle might get a slightly lower target share now that DeVante Parker (shoulder) is back.*
16.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. BAL Note: Claypool (toe) rested Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
17.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF
18.	Hunter Renfrow LV vs. WAS
19.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. ARI
20.	DeAndre Hopkins ARZ at CHI Note: The Cardinals are hopeful that Hopkins (hamstring) can return this week. Hopkins has had two limited practices so far this week. The updated ranking is a guess that he'll play, but obviously Friday's practice will tell us a lot. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Sunday morning that Hopkins will play.*
21.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU
22.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Infuriatingly Metcalf got just four targets Monday night, including none in the first half. Metcalf (foot) was limited as usual in Wednesday's practice. Maybe we're not weighing this issue enough when evaluating his recent lack of production?*
23.	Tee Higgins CIN vs. LAC
24.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. IND Note: Cooks sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a non-COVID illness. Cooks returned to practice Friday and is expected to play, despite being listed as questionable.*
25.	DeVonta Smith PHI at NYJ Note: Smith (illness) was full participant Thursday.*
26.	Kendrick Bourne NE at BUF
27.	Mike Williams LAC at CIN
28.	Amari Cooper DAL at NO Note: Cooper remains on the COVID-IR list and did not practice Tuesday - he appears to be a long shot to play Thursday night after missing the last two games. Cooper was cleared from the COVID-IR and will play Thursday night, though his reps might be capped due to conditioning concerns.*
29.	*Elijah Moore NYJ vs. PHI Note: Moore really was hurt by Zach Wilson being the quarterback, though the Jets continued to prioritize targeting him at least.
30.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC
31.	Kenny Golladay NYG at MIA
32.	*Van Jefferson LA vs. JAX Note: Jefferson saw more snaps in the slot than usual last week, and that should continue with OBJ playing and Robert Woods out.
33.	Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
34.	Christian Kirk ARZ at CHI
35.	Michael Gallup DAL at NO
36.	Odell Beckham LA vs. JAX Note: Beckham has been diagnosed with a hip pointer. He's not expected to miss any time. Beckham was limited at Wednesday's practice and then did not practice at all Thursday. Beckham was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's reportedly expected to play.*
37.	DeVante Parker MIA vs. NYG Note: Parker (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and should play.*
38.	Marvin Jones JAC at LAR
39.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. PHI
40.	T.Y. Hilton IND at HOU
41.	Emmanuel Sanders BUF vs. NE
42.	Jakobi Meyers NE at BUF
43.	*Rashod Bateman BAL at PIT Note: The Ravens' wide receiver corps is healthy now, so Bateman only was on the field 45 percent of the time Sunday night, roughly the same amount as Devin Duvernay and Sammy Watkins.
44.	DeAndre Carter WAS at LV
45.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. DAL
46.	Tyler Boyd CIN vs. LAC
47.	Rondale Moore ARZ at CHI
48.	Tim Patrick DEN at KC
49.	Cole Beasley BUF vs. NE
50.	Marquez Callaway NO vs. DAL
51.	Tyler Johnson TB at ATL
52.	Sammy Watkins BAL at PIT
53.	Nelson Agholor NE at BUF
54.	Gabriel Davis BUF vs. NE
55.	Darius Slayton NYG at MIA
56.	James Washington PIT vs. BAL
57.	Olamide Zaccheaus ATL vs. TB
58.	Byron Pringle KC vs. DEN
59.	Josh Reynolds DET vs. MIN
60.	DeSean Jackson LV vs. WAS Note: Jackson (calf) was limited Wednesday and then sat out Thursday's practice. Listed as questionable but expected to play.*
61.	A.J. Green ARZ at CHI
62.	Zach Pascal IND at HOU
63.	Mack Hollins MIA vs. NYG
64.	Laviska Shenault JAC at LAR
65.	Chris Conley HOU vs. IND Note: Conley sat out practice Thursday by a non-COVID illness. Listed as questionable, but had a limited practice Friday.*
66.	*Jauan Jennings SF at SEA Note: Jennings caught one touchdown and had another overturned in the win over the Vikings - he may have a bigger role the next two weeks.
67.	Zay Jones LV vs. WAS
68.	Nico Collins HOU vs. IND
69.	Curtis Samuel WAS at LV Note: Samuel (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Listed as questionable but is expected to play.*
70.	Ray-Ray McCloud PIT vs. BAL Note: McCloud has been cleared from the COVID-IR.*
71.	Tajae Sharpe ATL vs. TB
72.	Kalif Raymond DET vs. MIN
73.	Quez Watkins PHI at NYJ
74.	*Jalen Reagor PHI at NYJ Note: Making Eagles fans miss Nelson Agholor.
75.	Mecole Hardman KC vs. DEN
76.	Deonte Harris NO vs. DAL
77.	K.J. Osborn MIN at DET
78.	Denzel Mims NYJ vs. PHI
79.	Josh Palmer LAC at CIN
80.	Noah Brown DAL at NO
81.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs. MIN
82.	Bryan Edwards LV vs. WAS
83.	Marquise Goodwin CHI vs. ARI Note: Goodwin (foot/ribs) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Ruled out for Sunday.*
84.	Preston Williams MIA vs. NYG
85.	Russell Gage ATL vs. TB
86.	Dyami Brown WAS at LV
87.	Sterling Shepard NYG at MIA Note: Shepard took part in a limited practice Thursday, his first practice since injuring his quad. Listed as doubtful.*
88.	Cedrick Wilson DAL at NO Note: Wilson suffered an ankle injury on Thanksgiving and hasn't practiced yet this week. Officially ruled out this week.*
89.	Deebo Samuel SF at SEA Note: Samuel is expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks with a groin injury. Officially ruled out.*
90.	Kadarius Toney NYG at MIA Note: Toney (oblique/quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Listed as doubtful.*
91.	Corey Davis NYJ vs. PHI Note: Davis (groin) has sat out practice so far this week. Game-time decision after a limited practice Friday.*
92.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. ARI Note: Robinson (hamstring) hasn't practiced yet this week. Listed as doubtful.*
93.	*Will Fuller MIA vs. NYG
94.	*Calvin Ridley ATL vs. TB
95.	Antonio Brown TB at ATL Note: Brown (ankle) has been suspended three games for misrepresenting his COVID vaccination status under NFL protocols.*

Tight Ends

1.	Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
2.	Mark Andrews BAL at PIT
3.	Rob Gronkowski TB at ATL
4.	George Kittle SF at SEA
5.	Zach Ertz ARZ at CHI
6.	Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. BAL Note: Freiermuth is in the concussion protocol. Freiermuth has had back-to-back full practices, so he's on the right path to being activated from the concussion protocol. Officially cleared from the concussion protocol.*
7.	Dalton Schultz DAL at NO
8.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. MIN
9.	Dawson Knox BUF vs. NE
10.	Kyle Pitts ATL vs. TB
11.	Mike Gesicki MIA vs. NYG
12.	Dallas Goedert PHI at NYJ
13.	Logan Thomas WAS at LV Note: Had a late touchdown overturned on Monday night. Thomas (hamstring) has been limited in practice so far this week. Cleared from the injury list.*
14.	Tyler Higbee LA vs. JAX
15.	Noah Fant DEN at KC
16.	Hunter Henry NE at BUF
17.	Cole Kmet CHI vs. ARI Note: Kmet (groin) sat out practice Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. Cleared from the injury list.*
18.	Tyler Conklin MIN at DET
19.	Evan Engram NYG at MIA
20.	Jack Doyle IND at HOU Note: Doyle (knee) sat out Wednesday but returned to a limited practice Thursday. Doyle turned in a full practice Friday - listed as questionable, but that's because 'probable' no longer exists as a designation.*
21.	Foster Moreau LV vs. WAS Note: Moreau could be in line for a lot of work this week if Darren Waller sits. Waller is officially out.*
22.	James O'Shaughnessy JAC at LAR
23.	Gerald Everett SEA vs. SF
24.	Jonnu Smith NE at BUF
25.	C.J. Uzomah CIN vs. LAC
26.	Donald Parham LAC at CIN
27.	Cameron Brate TB at ATL
28.	Jared Cook LAC at CIN
29.	Albert Okwuegbunam DEN at KC
30.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at HOU
31.	Ryan Griffin NYJ vs. PHI
32.	Juwan Johnson NO vs. DAL
33.	Zach Gentry PIT vs. BAL
34.	Darren Waller LV vs. WAS Note: Waller suffered a knee injury on Thanksgiving and is 'week-to-week', though he showed improvement immediately after the injury. Waller (knee) has sat out the first two practices of the week. Officially ruled out this week.*
35.	Ricky Seals-Jones WAS at LV Note: Seals-Jones sat out last week with a hip injury. Seals-Jones has had two limited practices so far this week. Officially listed as questionable.*
36.	*Dan Arnold JAC at LAR Note: Out 4-to-6 weeks with a knee injury and will go on IR.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Jonathan Taylor IND at HOU
2.	Austin Ekeler LAC at CIN
3.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. JAX
4.	Joe Mixon CIN vs. LAC
5.	Justin Jefferson MIN at DET
6.	Tyreek Hill KC vs. DEN
7.	Diontae Johnson PIT vs. BAL
8.	Alexander Mattison MIN at DET Note: Mattison has a huge opportunity with Dalvin Cook likely out and the Vikings playing the Lions. Cook is officially out.*
9.	Najee Harris PIT vs. BAL
10.	Keenan Allen LAC at CIN
11.	Stefon Diggs BUF vs. NE
12.	Travis Kelce KC vs. DEN
13.	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL vs. TB
14.	*Elijah Mitchell SF at SEA Note: Mitchell had a monster game in his return from a broken finger and is clearly the starter, with a starter's workload and not just the lead guy in a timeshare.
15.	Antonio Gibson WAS at LV Note: Gibson (shin) has been limited, as usual, at practice to start the week. Cleared from the injury list, and McKissic is out.*
16.	Leonard Fournette TB at ATL
17.	Mike Evans TB at ATL
18.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. LAC
19.	Terry McLaurin WAS at LV
20.	*CeeDee Lamb DAL at NO Note: Lamb has cleared the concussion protocol and will play Thursday.
21.	David Montgomery CHI vs. ARI
22.	Adam Thielen MIN at DET
23.	Marquise Brown BAL at PIT
24.	Mark Andrews BAL at PIT
25.	Brandon Aiyuk SF at SEA
26.	Chris Godwin TB at ATL
27.	Jaylen Waddle MIA vs. NYG Note: Waddle might get a slightly lower target share now that DeVante Parker (shoulder) is back.*
28.	Chase Claypool PIT vs. BAL Note: Claypool (toe) rested Wednesday but returned to a full practice Thursday.*
29.	*Ezekiel Elliott DAL at NO Note: Elliott is managing knee stiffness every week. In the wake of the Thanksgiving loss, the Cowboys suggested he could be limited this week, but that tune has changed the closer we get to Thursday's game.
30.	James Conner ARZ at CHI
31.	Jamaal Williams DET vs. MIN Note: Williams could be in line for a big workload this week if D'Andre Swift (shoulder) misses this week. D'Andre Swift has been ruled out.*
32.	Javonte Williams DEN at KC Note: Melvin Gordon has been ruled out.*
33.	Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF
34.	Hunter Renfrow LV vs. WAS
35.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. ARI
36.	Saquon Barkley NYG at MIA Note: Barkley isn't on this week's injury list at all.*
37.	Mark Ingram NO vs. DAL Note: Ingram (knee) fully practiced Tuesday and appears ready to go for Thursday's game against Dallas. Ingram will play Thursday night and Kamara will not.*
38.	Rob Gronkowski TB at ATL
39.	George Kittle SF at SEA
40.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. WAS Note: Jacobs was added to the injury report Thursday after an ankle injury limited his practice. Jacobs was limited again on Friday, but he's expected to play.*
41.	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC vs. DEN Note: Missed practice Friday with an illness but is expected to play Sunday night.*
42.	Michael Pittman IND at HOU
43.	DK Metcalf SEA vs. SF Note: Infuriatingly Metcalf got just four targets Monday night, including none in the first half. Metcalf (foot) was limited as usual in Wednesday's practice. Maybe we're not weighing this issue enough when evaluating his recent lack of production?*
44.	Michael Gallup DAL at NO
45.	Tee Higgins CIN vs. LAC
46.	Brandin Cooks HOU vs. IND Note: Cooks sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a non-COVID illness. Cooks returned to practice Friday and is expected to play, despite being listed as questionable.*
47.	Mike Williams LAC at CIN
48.	DeVonta Smith PHI at NYJ Note: Smith (illness) was full participant Thursday.*
49.	Devonta Freeman BAL at PIT
50.	Damien Harris NE at BUF
51.	Miles Sanders PHI at NYJ Note: Sanders injured his ankle in the third quarter of the loss to the Giants. His status is uncertain, but coach Nick Sirianni said that Sanders is 'heading in the right direction.' Sanders was a full participant in practice Thursday. Full practice Friday, cleared from the injury list.*
52.	*Elijah Moore NYJ vs. PHI Note: Moore really was hurt by Zach Wilson being the quarterback, though the Jets continued to prioritize targeting him at least.
53.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at KC
54.	Kenny Golladay NYG at MIA
55.	Zach Ertz ARZ at CHI
56.	Myles Gaskin MIA vs. NYG
57.	Rhamondre Stevenson NE at BUF
58.	*Van Jefferson LA vs. JAX Note: Jefferson saw more snaps in the slot than usual last week, and that should continue with OBJ playing and Robert Woods out.
59.	Kendrick Bourne NE at BUF
60.	Odell Beckham LA vs. JAX Note: Beckham has been diagnosed with a hip pointer. He's not expected to miss any time. Beckham was limited at Wednesday's practice and then did not practice at all Thursday. Beckham was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable, but he's reportedly expected to play.*
61.	Courtland Sutton DEN at KC
62.	Christian Kirk ARZ at CHI
63.	Marvin Jones JAC at LAR
64.	Tony Pollard DAL at NO
65.	Matt Breida BUF vs. NE
66.	James Robinson JAC at LAR Note: Robinson (knee/heel) was listed as limited Thursday, after initial reports suggested he wasn't present at practice. Robinson is questionable, and a game-time decision, but is expected to play. There's enough risk here, as a late-game kickoff time, to move him down, however.*
67.	Tevin Coleman NYJ vs. PHI
68.	Dalton Schultz DAL at NO
69.	Jamison Crowder NYJ vs. PHI
70.	T.Y. Hilton IND at HOU
71.	Boston Scott PHI at NYJ Note: Miles Sanders might be forced to sit out this week with an ankle injury. Sanders was a full participant in practice Thursday, plus Scott missed practice with an illness Thursday.*
72.	Emmanuel Sanders BUF vs. NE
73.	Jakobi Meyers NE at BUF
74.	DeeJay Dallas SEA vs. SF Note: Dallas had five catches Monday night as the Seahawks tried to come back against Washington. Potentially losing work to Adrian Peterson.*
75.	Devin Singletary BUF vs. NE
76.	Rex Burkhead HOU vs. IND Note: David Johnson is not expected to play, so Burkhead and Royce Freeman will split the carries this week.*
77.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. MIN
78.	Dawson Knox BUF vs. NE
79.	*Rashod Bateman BAL at PIT Note: The Ravens' wide receiver corps is healthy now, so Bateman only was on the field 45 percent of the time Sunday night, roughly the same amount as Devin Duvernay and Sammy Watkins.
80.	DeAndre Carter WAS at LV
81.	Carlos Hyde JAC at LAR Note: Hyde could get a little more work than usual with James Robinson a game-time decision.*
82.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. JAX Note: Henderson picked up a quad injury in the loss to the Packers, but it's not expected to be a long-term injury. Henderson (thigh) didn't take part in Wednesday's walk-through. Henderson will test out his thigh in warmups, but the Rams aren't optimistic that he'll be able to play.*

Kickers

1.	Justin Tucker BAL at PIT
2.	*Nick Folk NE at BUF Note: So money and he doesn't even know it.
3.	Ryan Succop TB at ATL
4.	Harrison Butker KC vs. DEN
5.	Evan McPherson CIN vs. LAC
6.	Greg Joseph MIN at DET
7.	Matt Prater ARZ at CHI
8.	Tyler Bass BUF vs. NE
9.	Graham Gano NYG at MIA
10.	Michael Badgley IND at HOU
11.	Greg Zuerlein DAL at NO
12.	Daniel Carlson LV vs. WAS
13.	Robbie Gould SF at SEA
14.	Jason Sanders MIA vs. NYG
15.	Younghoe Koo ATL vs. TB
16.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. BAL
17.	Matt Gay LA vs. JAX
18.	Jason Myers SEA vs. SF
19.	Brett Maher NO vs. DAL
20.	Dustin Hopkins LAC at CIN
21.	Brandon McManus DEN at KC
22.	Jake Elliott PHI at NYJ
23.	*Brian Johnson WAS at LV Note: Johnson will replace the injured Joey Slye for the next three weeks.
24.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. ARI
25.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. IND
26.	Matthew Wright JAC at LAR
27.	Alex Kessman NYJ vs. PHI Note: Taking over as the Jets' kicker.*
28.	Riley Patterson DET vs. MIN
29.	*Joey Slye WAS at LV Note: Slye was placed on IR by the WFT due to a hamstring injury.
30.	Matt Ammendola at Note: Released by the Jets.*

Defenses

1.	Miami Dolphins vs. NYG
2.	Los Angeles Rams vs. JAX
3.	Indianapolis Colts at HOU
4.	Arizona Cardinals at CHI
5.	Minnesota Vikings at DET
6.	New England Patriots at BUF
7.	Philadelphia Eagles at NYJ
8.	San Francisco 49ers at SEA
9.	*Buffalo Bills vs. NE Note: Tre'Davious White (torn ACL) is out for the season.
10.	Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN
11.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at ATL
12.	Baltimore Ravens at PIT
13.	Washington Football Team at LV
14.	*Dallas Cowboys at NO Note: DeMarcus Lawrence will return, Randy Gregory will not.
15.	Las Vegas Raiders vs. WAS
16.	Cincinnati Bengals vs. LAC
17.	Chicago Bears vs. ARI
18.	Los Angeles Chargers at CIN
19.	New York Giants at MIA
20.	Denver Broncos at KC
21.	Seattle Seahawks vs. SF
22.	*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. BAL Note: T.J. Watt was placed on the COVID-IR after a positive test.
23.	Atlanta Falcons vs. TB
24.	Jacksonville Jaguars at LAR
25.	*New Orleans Saints vs. DAL Note: Marcus Davenport (shoulder) hasn't practiced yet this week.
26.	New York Jets vs. PHI
27.	Houston Texans vs. IND
28.	Detroit Lions vs. MIN