Weekly Rankings: Week 10 Value Meter

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Updated on November 15, 2020 12:28PM EST

Sunday Update Complete

Bye Weeks: Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, New York Jets

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, roughly around 10:00 pm PT. I will

Sunday Update Complete

Bye Weeks: Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, New York Jets

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, roughly around 10:00 pm PT. 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.	Kyler Murray ARZ vs. BUF
2.	*Russell Wilson SEA at LAR Note: Even in a game where Wilson struggled with four turnovers, he still produced 390 yards, two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. However, the lack of a running game and a leaky OL played a big part in this game - Wilson got hit 16 times. That's not promising when considering that he faces the Rams and Aaron Donald this week.
3.	Josh Allen BUF at ARI
4.	*Lamar Jackson BAL at NE Note: The Ravens didn't have a vintage game against the Colts, but they seemed to fix their offense a bit in the second half, directing three scoring drives against one punt. They're just not hitting as many big plays, however.
5.	Justin Herbert LAC at MIA
6.	*Tom Brady TB at CAR Note: Coming off of an embarrassing performance in prime time, will he bounce back like he did in the 'moving on to Cincinnati' game?
7.	Jared Goff LA vs. SEA
8.	Aaron Rodgers GB vs. JAX Note: Wind will also be an issue in Green Bay.*
9.	Deshaun Watson HOU at CLE Note: Rain and, more importantly, high winds are forecasted for Sunday's game in Cleveland. I moved him down one spot, for now.*
10.	Drew Brees NO vs. SF Note: (Right Shoulder) Limited at Wednesday's practice, just like last week. Even though he was limited on Friday, Brees was removed from the injury list - it was just a matter of capping his reps.*
11.	Derek Carr LV vs. DEN
12.	Carson Wentz PHI at NYG
13.	Tua Tagovailoa MIA vs. LAC
14.	*Drew Lock DEN at LV Note: Lock ultimately had a better fantasy game than he did in real life - the Broncos didn't reach the end zone until the fourth quarter, and his fourth quarter INT ultimately provided the Falcons a short field and subsequent touchdown that was the final margin of victory.
15.	Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. CIN Note: Placed on the COVID-IR list and has to quarantine at least until Saturday, having sat next to teammate Vance McDonald (who tested positive) on the Steelers flights this weekend. Roethlisberger also hurt his knees in the win over the Cowboys, and might have sat out practice until Friday anyhow. If he's confirmed to start, then he'll probably slot around the 12-14 range. The Steelers expect that Roethlisberger will be cleared from the COVID-IR on Saturday and will have an extended walk-through practice to adjust for his absence in practice during the week. He was officially activated from the COVID-IR list on Saturday.*
16.	Baker Mayfield CLE vs. HOU Note: Mayfield currently is on the COVID-IR list, but he's expected to be cleared by Wednesday. He didn't test positive, but was in close contact with a staff member who did. Cleared from the COVID-IR list on Wednesday. Downgraded a couple of slots due to the wind.*
17.	Ryan Tannehill TEN vs. IND
18.	Daniel Jones NYG vs. PHI
19.	*Philip Rivers IND at TEN Note: The Colts might be without T.Y. Hilton and Jack Doyle this week, having the Thursday game against the Titans.
20.	Joe Burrow CIN at PIT Note: Wind could also be an issue in the CIN-PIT game.*
21.	*Alex Smith WAS at DET Note: Smith will be the starter now that Kyle Allen is out for the season, with Dwayne Haskins moving from third string to the backup.
22.	Cam Newton NE vs. BAL Note: Dealing with a sore neck after taking a big hit on Monday - it's currently limiting his range of motion. Cleared from the injury report on Thursday.*
23.	*Jake Luton JAC at GB Note: Luton should get another start this week while Minshew (thumb) is unavailable. He threw for 304 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another touchdown in his debut last week.
24.	Teddy Bridgewater CAR vs. TB
25.	Nick Foles CHI vs. MIN
26.	Matthew Stafford DET vs. WAS Note: Stafford was removed in the fourth quarter to check for a concussion, that turned out negative. He struggled before that, however, throwing two bad interceptions in plus territory. This week's matchup against Washington isn't great. Listed with a neck injury, but had a full practice Wednesday.*
27.	*Kirk Cousins MIN at CHI Note: Very efficient over the last two games, but he's facing a much tougher defense this week.
28.	Nick Mullens SF at NO
29.	*Mason Rudolph PIT vs. CIN Note: Rudolph will get the bulk of the practice reps this week after Ben Roethlisberger was placed on the COVID-IR list and has to quarantine for five days, having been in close contact with Vance McDonald. Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reported that this will put coach Mike Tomlin's 'no practice on Friday, no play' rule to the test, because Roethlisberger can't report to the team's facilities until Saturday at the earliest.
30.	*Chase Daniel DET vs. WAS Note: Forced into action late when Matthew Stafford was forced to be checked for a concussion. That test proved negative, however, so Daniel will likely retreat to the bench.
31.	Gardner Minshew JAC at GB Note: Minshew (thumb) is unlikely to be available again this week. The starting job might not be his even when his thumb has healed.*
32.	*Kyle Allen WAS at DET Note: Out for the season with a dislocated ankle.

Running Backs

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. SF
2.	Aaron Jones GB vs. JAX
3.	Dalvin Cook MIN at CHI
4.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND
5.	Miles Sanders PHI at NYG Note: (Knee) I'm assuming that Sanders, who appeared close to returning before the bye, will be back this week. Returned to practice Wednesday, but was limited. However, he was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Cleared to play Sunday.*
6.	*James Conner PIT vs. CIN Note: Conner struggled along with the rest of the Steelers offense last week, but I'm going to double-down on him this week. I think that he'll be heavily involved in the game plan.
7.	James Robinson JAC at GB
8.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. DEN
9.	Mike Davis CAR vs. TB Note: Davis only managed six touches last week, but he's in line for more work this week with Christian McCaffrey's status in doubt due to a shoulder injury. McCaffrey is officially out.*
10.	Kareem Hunt CLE vs. HOU Note: Nick Chubb could return this week - that doesn't kill Hunt's value, though he'll have to share in the touches. This is a good matchup for him, though. Chubb has been activated from IR and will play this week, but I suspect that Hunt will get more work this week.*
11.	*D'Andre Swift DET vs. WAS Note: Once again, Swift had a good news / bad news type of day. He ran for 64 yards on 13 carries, plus had three catches for 33 yards. Unfortunately, he had a bad drop, fumbled out of bounds near the goal line after a reception, and was taken out for the subsequent goal line carry for Adrian Peterson.
12.	Phillip Lindsay DEN at LV
13.	Jerick McKinnon SF at NO
14.	Antonio Gibson WAS at DET Note: Got out-snapped nearly two-to-one by J.D. McKissic in the loss to the Giants. I think he bounces back in a big way this week against the Lions. Gibson sat out practice Wednesday with a sore shoulder, but practiced in full Thursday.*
15.	Duke Johnson HOU at CLE Note: David Johnson left with a concussion early in the win over the Jaguars, leaving the primary back duties to The Duke. He had 16 carries for 41 yards, a touchdown and a lost fumble. He also caught four passes for 32 yards. Buddy Howell is next in line behind Duke if David Johnson has to sit out. David Johnson did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. David Johnson has been placed on IR. The Texans have activated C.J. Prosise from their practice squad to join the list of backups.*
16.	Giovani Bernard CIN at PIT Note: Joe Mixon (foot) hasn't yet practiced this week. Joe Mixon is officially out.*
17.	*Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. BUF Note: Kenyan Drake is back to practice, so Edmonds' workload isn't guaranteed.
18.	Nick Chubb CLE vs. HOU Note: (Knee) Chubb returned to practice Monday and will probably return to game action against the Texans - but will he get a full load in his first week back? Practiced without a brace on Thursday. The Browns said that they'd wait until Friday to make a call on Chubb for this week.*
19.	*J.D. McKissic WAS at DET Note: In PPR leagues, McKissic was RB3 last week. I don't think that repeats, nor does his 2:1 snap share, but it merits upgrading him in a good matchup this week.
20.	DeeJay Dallas SEA at LAR Note: Dallas is in line for another start with both Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde still out.*
21.	Zack Moss BUF at ARI
22.	*Melvin Gordon DEN at LV Note: Gordon's court date for his DUI hearing has been moved back from Friday to Dec. 14.
23.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. SEA Note: Henderson was nursing an injury during the bye week - monitor his status closely in practice this week. (Thigh/Quadriceps) Did not practice Wednesday, but was scheduled for a full practice Thursday and will play Sunday. Cleared from the injury list.*
24.	Wayne Gallman NYG vs. PHI
25.	Kenyan Drake ARZ vs. BUF Note: (Ankle) Kliff Kingsbury called Drake day-to-day still on Monday. Drake was able to practice Wednesday - there's a chance he returns this week. Drake is expected to play, but is officially a game-time decision, pending a pregame workout Sunday.*
26.	Mark Ingram BAL at NE Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Wednesday, but 'moved around well'. However, he sat out Thursday's practice. Ingram had a full practice Friday and is expected to play, but as part of a committee.*
27.	Ronald Jones TB at CAR
28.	*Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN Note: Taylor had a good start to his day with an early touchdown, but a later fumble-six effectively shut down his day.
29.	Leonard Fournette TB at CAR
30.	Rex Burkhead NE vs. BAL
31.	Latavius Murray NO vs. SF
32.	*Joshua Kelley LAC at MIA Note: Kelley had nine carries and five targets, catching all five, in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.
33.	Travis Homer SEA at LAR Note: Both Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde are out again this week.*
34.	J.K. Dobbins BAL at NE Note: Downgraded with the news that Mark Ingram should play.*
35.	Ryan Nall CHI vs. MIN Note: Nall caught four passes in the fourth quarter as the hurry-up offense back, including his first touchdown. Montgomery is in the concussion protocol, so he could get more work this week, though Cordarrelle Patterson will likely get more of the rushing duties. Montgomery is officially out.*
36.	Malcolm Brown LA vs. SEA
37.	Jordan Wilkins IND at TEN
38.	Devin Singletary BUF at ARI
39.	Boston Scott PHI at NYG
40.	*Devontae Booker LV vs. DEN Note: Booker had an increasing role in the Raiders' offense against the Chargers, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown.
41.	*Jamaal Williams GB vs. JAX Note: Came off the COVID-IR list on Monday.
42.	Damien Harris NE vs. BAL Note: Harris led the Pats with 71 rushing yards Monday night but left late with a chest injury. Limited at Wednesday's practice. Limited all week, listed as questionable.*
43.	Kalen Ballage LAC at MIA Note: By rule, Ballage had to officially revert back to the practice squad on Monday, but he'll probably be active again this week. He had fewer snaps than Joshua Kelley, but more carries. Promoted to the active roster, with Justin Jackson now going on the IR.*
44.	Gus Edwards BAL at NE
45.	James White NE vs. BAL
46.	Alfred Morris NYG vs. PHI Note: Per rule, Morris was sent back to the practice squad on Monday after rushing for 67 yards on nine carries. He only played 16 snaps. Officially signed off the practice squad, with Freeman moving to IR.*
47.	*DeAndre Washington MIA vs. LAC Note: Eligible to play for the Dolphins now that he's passed the COVID-19 input protocols.
48.	Adrian Peterson DET vs. WAS
49.	Troymaine Pope LAC at MIA Note: (Concussion) Cleared the concussion protocol on Wednesday.*
50.	Jordan Howard MIA vs. LAC
51.	D'Onta Foreman TEN vs. IND
52.	Chris Thompson JAC at GB
53.	*JaMycal Hasty SF at NO Note: I made a rash decision ranking Hasty too high last week.
54.	Kerryon Johnson DET vs. WAS
55.	Nyheim Hines IND at TEN
56.	*Tyler Ervin GB vs. JAX Note: Reverts back to a lesser role this week most likely with Williams back.
57.	Alexander Mattison MIN at CHI
58.	Benny Snell PIT vs. CIN
59.	Cam Akers LA vs. SEA
60.	Dion Lewis NYG vs. PHI
61.	Jalen Richard LV vs. DEN
62.	Salvon Ahmed MIA vs. LAC
63.	Patrick Laird MIA vs. LAC
64.	Corey Clement PHI at NYG
65.	D'Ernest Johnson CLE vs. HOU
66.	Alex Collins SEA at LAR Note: Activated from the practice squad again with Carson and Hyde out.*
67.	Matt Breida MIA vs. LAC Note: (Hamstring) Limited in Wednesday's walk-through. Officially listed as questionable, but not expected to play.*
68.	*AJ Dillon GB vs. JAX
69.	Joe Mixon CIN at PIT Note: (Foot) I'm less certain about Mixon returning (or handling a full load of carries in his first week back) this week, but I'm ranking him as if he'll play. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday - I'm no longer ranking him as if he's going to play. Officially ruled out for Week 10.*
70.	David Montgomery CHI vs. MIN Note: Montgomery suffered a concussion in the loss to the Titans and is officially in the protocol. Ryan Nall and Cordarrelle Patterson are next in line - remember, Patterson is listed as a WR even though he lines up in the backfield and actually takes handoffs frequently. Did not practice Thursday. Montgomery has been ruled out for Monday night.*
71.	Chris Carson SEA at LAR Note: (Foot) Carson is expected to be able to practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out again this week, but has 'an excellent chance to play' next week, on Thursday, against the Cardinals.*
72.	Devine Ozigbo JAC at GB Note: (Hamstring) Non-participant in Wednesday's practice. Ruled out again this week.*
73.	Justin Jackson LAC at MIA Note: Jackson injured his knee on the first drive of the game and only managed two more snaps afterward. Coach Anthony Lynn suggested that he's leaning toward resting Jackson this week. Jackson was placed on IR, and thus will miss at least three weeks.*
74.	Carlos Hyde SEA at LAR Note: (Hamstring) Hyde is slated to practice this week. Did not practice Wednesday. Ruled out again for Sunday.*
75.	David Johnson HOU at CLE Note: Left with an early concussion last week. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and isn't looking likely to play Sunday. Not only is Johnson out for Sunday, but he's been placed on IR and will miss at least three weeks.*
76.	Devonta Freeman NYG vs. PHI Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday - at one point seen leaving the field with a member of the training staff. Placed on IR after his setback on Thursday.*
77.	*Myles Gaskin MIA vs. LAC
78.	Tevin Coleman SF at NO Note: (Knee) Unlikely to return this week. Ruled out again this week.*
79.	Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. TB Note: McCaffrey suffered a shoulder injury late in the loss to the Chiefs and doesn't seem likely to play this week, though he's officially day-to-day. Still unlikely to play this week, but after a second opinion Thursday he's got a realistic chance of playing next week.*
80.	Raheem Mostert SF at NO Note: (Ankle) Unlikely to return this week but a good bet to return in Week 12 after the bye.*

Wide Receivers

1.	Terry McLaurin WAS at DET
2.	*DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. BUF Note: Hopkins drew some pass interference calls against Xavien Howard, but struggled otherwise. He'll probably draw Tre'Davious White this week, if White actually shadows someone.
3.	*DK Metcalf SEA at LAR Note: The Rams should get Jalen Ramsey (illness) back after the bye, plus Darious Williams isn't a total slouch. Still, you have to roll with Metcalf if you have him and take your chances.
4.	Stefon Diggs BUF at ARI
5.	Keenan Allen LAC at MIA
6.	Davante Adams GB vs. JAX Note: Wind is expected to be an issue again on Sunday.*
7.	Michael Thomas NO vs. SF Note: (Ankle/Hamstring) Thomas has still been limited in practices this week. Cleared from the injury list.*
8.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA Note: (Wrist) Kupp was a limited practice participant Wednesday, but coach Sean McVay believes that Kupp is on track to play Sunday. Cleared from the injury list.*
9.	Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR
10.	Robert Woods LA vs. SEA
11.	*Adam Thielen MIN at CHI Note: As frustrating as the last two weeks have been, Minnesota has been rolling with the game flow in their favor. If they have a deficit, Thielen will get his.
12.	Will Fuller HOU at CLE Note: Wind and rain in Cleveland.*
13.	Christian Kirk ARZ vs. BUF
14.	*DeVante Parker MIA vs. LAC Note: Parker could have a heavy target volume this week if Preston Williams is out.
15.	*Mike Evans TB at CAR Note: After all the fuss about Brady not targeting Evans enough on Sunday night, I suspect Evans will get a heavy volume this week.
16.	DJ Chark JAC at GB Note: Chark probably will draw Jaire Alexander this week. Chark missed practice Thursday with an illness - for now it's not considered COVID-related. Alexander won't play, but the weather in Green Bay is now a negative factor.*
17.	*A.J. Brown TEN vs. IND Note: (Knee) Full participant Tuesday after sitting out Monday's practice. The short week probably is disruptive for the routine he and the Titans have developed.
18.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. CIN Note: Following his usual pattern, Smith-Schuster sat out Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.*
19.	Tyler Boyd CIN at PIT
20.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at LV Note: Jeudy's hands aren't perfect (he had two drops and a fumble), but his route-running is already superb. The Broncos could have a star on their hands. (Shoulder) Jeudy sat out Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday. Limited practice again Friday and is listed as questionable, but coach Vic Fangio was confident that Jeudy will play.*
21.	Justin Jefferson MIN at CHI
22.	Robby Anderson CAR vs. TB
23.	*Diontae Johnson PIT vs. CIN Note: Johnson had six catches on 10 targets, including a big 42-yard catch-and-run that set up the go-ahead touchdown.
24.	Travis Fulgham PHI at NYG
25.	Jarvis Landry CLE vs. HOU
26.	Tee Higgins CIN at PIT
27.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. MIN Note: Robinson was limited in Thursday's practice, the Bears' first practice of the week with them playing on Monday night. Limited practice all three days this week and is officially questionable for Monday night. It's possible that weather might also be an issue in Chicago.*
28.	Jalen Reagor PHI at NYG
29.	*Chase Claypool PIT vs. CIN Note: Claypool had a career-high 13 targets against Dallas, but that translated into eight catches for only 69 yards.
30.	Brandin Cooks HOU at CLE
31.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. PHI Note: (Toe/Hip) Shepard was limited on Thursday, as he's been the last three weeks. Cleared from the injury list.*
32.	*Jakobi Meyers NE vs. BAL Note: Monster game on Monday night - 12 catches on 14 targets for 169 yards, including a big catch to set up the game-winning field goal. The going gets tougher this week, especially if Marlon Humphrey is back.
33.	Marvin Jones DET vs. WAS
34.	*DJ Moore CAR vs. TB Note: Moore is giving me a headache - he had only three targets in a game where Teddy Bridgewater threw it 49 times. I suppose that could be a function of being matched up against Breeland, but it's frustrating nonetheless.
35.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. MIN
36.	*Mike Williams LAC at MIA Note: Williams was checked for a concussion after nearly scoring the game-winning touchdown on the penultimate play last week. He also had a near-miss off his fingertips earlier in the game.
37.	*Antonio Brown TB at CAR Note: Brown had three catches for 31 yards Sunday night and at time looked out of sync with Tom Brady.
38.	*Brandon Aiyuk SF at NO Note: Aiyuk has been activated from the COVID-IR list and should be good to go this week.
39.	Chris Godwin TB at CAR Note: (Finger) Godwin was limited at Thursday's practice. Cleared from the injury list.*
40.	Curtis Samuel CAR vs. TB
41.	T.Y. Hilton IND at TEN Note: (Groin) Hilton has been listed as a full participant in Monday and Tuesday's estimated practice reports - there's a chance that he plays Thursday night. Hilton was cleared from the injury list and will play Thursday night.*
42.	John Brown BUF at ARI Note: (Knee) Brown was given a rest day Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday.*
43.	*Corey Davis TEN vs. IND Note: Just when we started to trust him, Davis got shut out on three targets last week, including one drop where he had broken open deep against a linebacker.
44.	Tim Patrick DEN at LV Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. No longer on the injury report.*
45.	Marquise Brown BAL at NE
46.	*Cordarrelle Patterson CHI vs. MIN Note: I expect Patterson to have a big role in the running game if David Montgomery (concussion) is out.
47.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. SF
48.	*KJ Hamler DEN at LV Note: Hamler quietly had six catches on 10 targets for 75 yards while Jerry Jeudy was having his breakout game. The Broncos grabbed two nice wideouts in this year's draft.
49.	Keelan Cole JAC at GB
50.	Michael Pittman IND at TEN
51.	Kendrick Bourne SF at NO Note: Bourne was taken off the COVID-IR list on Friday after the Niners' loss to the Packers, but then put back on the list Monday. Bourne is testing negative and the Niners still hope he can handle some reps on Sunday. Cleared from the COVID-IR list Friday and traveled with the team, will play.*
52.	A.J. Green CIN at PIT
53.	Greg Ward PHI at NYG
54.	Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB vs. JAX
55.	Nelson Agholor LV vs. DEN
56.	*Darius Slayton NYG vs. PHI Note: Slayton shockingly had one target even with Golden Tate benched.
57.	*Richie James SF at NO Note: What does he do for an encore, especially if Aiyuk, Deebo and Bourne are back?
58.	Anthony Miller CHI vs. MIN
59.	Alshon Jeffery PHI at NYG Note: (Calf) Jeffery had a full practice Wednesday and could finally make his 2020 debut. Cleared to play - will be 'eased in' for his debut.*
60.	Chris Conley JAC at GB Note: Conley should have more targets this week with Shenault out.*
61.	Hunter Renfrow LV vs. DEN
62.	Randall Cobb HOU at CLE
63.	Rashard Higgins CLE vs. HOU
64.	*Damiere Byrd NE vs. BAL Note: Byrd had five catches for 65 yards on nine targets in the win over the Jets on Monday night.
65.	Cole Beasley BUF at ARI
66.	Jakeem Grant MIA vs. LAC Note: Grant will start with Preston Williams out.*
67.	Zach Pascal IND at TEN
68.	*Henry Ruggs LV vs. DEN Note: Ruggs had just one carry and three targets in the win over the Chargers.
69.	Danny Amendola DET vs. WAS
70.	Tre'Quan Smith NO vs. SF
71.	Marvin Hall DET vs. WAS
72.	Golden Tate NYG vs. PHI Note: (Knee) Looks like he'll play despite his injury in practice this week, and after being inactive last week because of a dispute with the coaching staff.*
73.	Willie Snead BAL at NE
74.	James Washington PIT vs. CIN
75.	David Moore SEA at LAR
76.	Larry Fitzgerald ARZ vs. BUF
77.	Marcus Johnson IND at TEN
78.	Jalen Guyton LAC at MIA
79.	Scotty Miller TB at CAR Note: (Hip/Groin) Limited practice Thursday.*
80.	Deonte Harris NO vs. SF
81.	Cam Sims WAS at DET
82.	*Isaiah Ford NE vs. BAL Note: Cleared to participate this week after last week's trade from the Dolphins.
83.	DaeSean Hamilton DEN at LV
84.	Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE vs. HOU
85.	John Hightower PHI at NYG
86.	*Gabriel Davis BUF at ARI Note: Stuck as the Bills' fourth receiver, but demonstrated his long-term potential with his 4-70-1 day against the Seahawks.
87.	*Steven Sims WAS at DET Note: Sims was limited to 30 percent of the offensive snaps in his first game back from a toe injury, giving way frequently to Cam Sims.
88.	Kalif Raymond TEN vs. IND
89.	Tyler Johnson TB at CAR
90.	Antonio Callaway MIA vs. LAC
91.	Devin Duvernay BAL at NE
92.	Laviska Shenault JAC at GB Note: Shenault left early last week with a hamstring injury - there's a chance that he could return this week. Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Ruled out this week.*
93.	Dontrelle Inman WAS at DET Note: (Hamstring) Inman was limited at Thursday's practice. Ruled out this week.*
94.	Allen Lazard GB vs. JAX Note: (Core Muscle) Lazard was practicing last week, so he could return this week. Coach Matt LaFleur said it's possible that Lazard could return this week, though the Packers don't have to officially activate him until next week. Out another week.*
95.	N'Keal Harry NE vs. BAL Note: (Concussion) Limited practice Wednesday.*
96.	Kenny Golladay DET vs. WAS Note: (Hip) It's not looking promising this week, with back-to-back missed practices for Golladay. Ruled out again this week.*
97.	Adam Humphries TEN vs. IND Note: Humphries remains in the concussion protocol and was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, making it unlikely that he'll play Thursday. Ruled out for Thursday.*
98.	Deebo Samuel SF at NO Note: Samuel has been cleared from the COVID-IR list, but he still needs to overcome his hamstring injury. Samuel has yet to resume practicing this week. With the Niners on bye next week, it seems unlikely that he'll play. Officially ruled out.*
99.	Preston Williams MIA vs. LAC Note: Williams injured his foot in the win over Arizona and is day-to-day. Williams' foot injury is worse than initially diagnosed and he'll go on the IR for at least three weeks.*

Tight Ends

1.	Darren Waller LV vs. DEN
2.	Jared Cook NO vs. SF
3.	Noah Fant DEN at LV Note: Fant appeared to aggravate his ankle injury Sunday in the loss to the Falcons, yet still returned to the game. Full participant in Thursday's practice after sitting out Wednesday. He looks good to go.*
4.	Rob Gronkowski TB at CAR
5.	*Mark Andrews BAL at NE Note: It's concerning that Andrews is losing targets and snaps to Nick Boyle.
6.	Eric Ebron PIT vs. CIN
7.	Dallas Goedert PHI at NYG
8.	*Evan Engram NYG vs. PHI Note: Engram is frustrating to watch, but he still netted 10 targets in the win over the Football Team.
9.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. WAS Note: Hockenson was held out of Thursday's practice with a toe injury after not being on the injury report Wednesday. Limited practice on Friday, listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*
10.	Jonnu Smith TEN vs. IND
11.	Hunter Henry LAC at MIA
12.	Mike Gesicki MIA vs. LAC
13.	Jimmy Graham CHI vs. MIN
14.	Logan Thomas WAS at DET
15.	Trey Burton IND at TEN
16.	Gerald Everett LA vs. SEA
17.	*Jacob Hollister SEA at LAR Note: Hollister had seven targets in the loss to the Bills and had a 48 percent target share.
18.	Robert Tonyan GB vs. JAX Note: Tonyan was limited in practice Thursday with a knee injury after a full practice Wednesday. Sat out practice Friday and is very questionable this week. Moreover, the weather isn't promising in Lambeau.*
19.	Kyle Rudolph MIN at CHI Note: Could be a decent streaming target with Irv Smith out this week.*
20.	Jordan Akins HOU at CLE
21.	Jordan Reed SF at NO
22.	Dawson Knox BUF at ARI Note: More targets with Kroft out?*
23.	Tyler Higbee LA vs. SEA Note: (Hand) Higbee had a limited workload in a game where Jared Goff threw 61 times prior to the bye week. Higbee said Thursday that his hand finally feels fully recovered.*
24.	Mo Alie-Cox IND at TEN Note: (Knee) Alie-Cox was limited in the Colts' walk-through on Tuesday after sitting out Monday - an opportunity awaits with Jack Doyle likely out, but only if he can fully function. Full participant on Wednesday, but listed as questionable. Still, Jack Doyle is out, so it's just Allie-Cox and Trey Burton at tight end this week for the Colts.*
25.	*Austin Hooper CLE vs. HOU Note: Hooper (appendix) should return after the bye this week.
26.	Anthony Firkser TEN vs. IND
27.	Drew Sample CIN at PIT
28.	Tyler Eifert JAC at GB
29.	Harrison Bryant CLE vs. HOU
30.	Darren Fells HOU at CLE
31.	Ross Dwelley SF at NO
32.	Adam Trautman NO vs. SF
33.	Richard Rodgers PHI at NYG
34.	Ian Thomas CAR vs. TB
35.	Will Dissly SEA at LAR
36.	Adam Shaheen MIA vs. LAC
37.	Greg Olsen SEA at LAR Note: (Foot) Limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Full practice Thursday.*
38.	Cole Kmet CHI vs. MIN Note: (Groin) Did not practice Thursday. Only one limited practice on Saturday, listed as questionable.*
39.	Irv Smith MIN at CHI Note: Smith was held out of practice Thursday with a groin injury. Remember, this was the Vikings' first practice of the week, as they play on Monday night. Ruled out for Monday night.*
40.	Tyler Kroft BUF at ARI Note: Placed on the COVID-IR list and won't play this week.*
41.	Jack Doyle IND at TEN Note: In the concussion protocol and hasn't practiced yet this week. Officially ruled out.*
42.	*Albert Okwuegbunam DEN at LV Note: Out for the season with a torn ACL.

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. SF
2.	Aaron Jones GB vs. JAX
3.	Davante Adams GB vs. JAX Note: Wind is expected to be an issue again on Sunday.*
4.	Dalvin Cook MIN at CHI
5.	Derrick Henry TEN vs. IND
6.	Michael Thomas NO vs. SF Note: (Ankle/Hamstring) Thomas has still been limited in practices this week. Cleared from the injury list.*
7.	*DK Metcalf SEA at LAR Note: The Rams should get Jalen Ramsey (illness) back after the bye, plus Darious Williams isn't a total slouch. Still, you have to roll with Metcalf if you have him and take your chances.
8.	Cooper Kupp LA vs. SEA Note: (Wrist) Kupp was a limited practice participant Wednesday, but coach Sean McVay believes that Kupp is on track to play Sunday. Cleared from the injury list.*
9.	Terry McLaurin WAS at DET
10.	Stefon Diggs BUF at ARI
11.	*DeAndre Hopkins ARZ vs. BUF Note: Hopkins drew some pass interference calls against Xavien Howard, but struggled otherwise. He'll probably draw Tre'Davious White this week, if White actually shadows someone.
12.	Miles Sanders PHI at NYG Note: (Knee) I'm assuming that Sanders, who appeared close to returning before the bye, will be back this week. Returned to practice Wednesday, but was limited. However, he was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Cleared to play Sunday.*
13.	*James Conner PIT vs. CIN Note: Conner struggled along with the rest of the Steelers offense last week, but I'm going to double-down on him this week. I think that he'll be heavily involved in the game plan.
14.	James Robinson JAC at GB
15.	Will Fuller HOU at CLE Note: Wind and rain in Cleveland.*
16.	Keenan Allen LAC at MIA
17.	Tyler Lockett SEA at LAR
18.	*Adam Thielen MIN at CHI Note: As frustrating as the last two weeks have been, Minnesota has been rolling with the game flow in their favor. If they have a deficit, Thielen will get his.
19.	Robert Woods LA vs. SEA
20.	Kareem Hunt CLE vs. HOU Note: Nick Chubb could return this week - that doesn't kill Hunt's value, though he'll have to share in the touches. This is a good matchup for him, though. Chubb has been activated from IR and will play this week, but I suspect that Hunt will get more work this week.*
21.	Antonio Gibson WAS at DET Note: Got out-snapped nearly two-to-one by J.D. McKissic in the loss to the Giants. I think he bounces back in a big way this week against the Lions. Gibson sat out practice Wednesday with a sore shoulder, but practiced in full Thursday.*
22.	*Mike Evans TB at CAR Note: After all the fuss about Brady not targeting Evans enough on Sunday night, I suspect Evans will get a heavy volume this week.
23.	*A.J. Brown TEN vs. IND Note: (Knee) Full participant Tuesday after sitting out Monday's practice. The short week probably is disruptive for the routine he and the Titans have developed.
24.	JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT vs. CIN Note: Following his usual pattern, Smith-Schuster sat out Wednesday but had a full practice Thursday.*
25.	Tyler Boyd CIN at PIT
26.	Darren Waller LV vs. DEN
27.	Josh Jacobs LV vs. DEN
28.	*Chase Edmonds ARZ vs. BUF Note: Kenyan Drake is back to practice, so Edmonds' workload isn't guaranteed.
29.	Mike Davis CAR vs. TB Note: Davis only managed six touches last week, but he's in line for more work this week with Christian McCaffrey's status in doubt due to a shoulder injury. McCaffrey is officially out.*
30.	T.J. Hockenson DET vs. WAS Note: Hockenson was held out of Thursday's practice with a toe injury after not being on the injury report Wednesday. Limited practice on Friday, listed as questionable, but is expected to play.*
31.	*Diontae Johnson PIT vs. CIN Note: Johnson had six catches on 10 targets, including a big 42-yard catch-and-run that set up the go-ahead touchdown.
32.	Allen Robinson CHI vs. MIN Note: Robinson was limited in Thursday's practice, the Bears' first practice of the week with them playing on Monday night. Limited practice all three days this week and is officially questionable for Monday night. It's possible that weather might also be an issue in Chicago.*
33.	Jerry Jeudy DEN at LV Note: Jeudy's hands aren't perfect (he had two drops and a fumble), but his route-running is already superb. The Broncos could have a star on their hands. (Shoulder) Jeudy sat out Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday. Limited practice again Friday and is listed as questionable, but coach Vic Fangio was confident that Jeudy will play.*
34.	Christian Kirk ARZ vs. BUF
35.	DJ Chark JAC at GB Note: Chark probably will draw Jaire Alexander this week. Chark missed practice Thursday with an illness - for now it's not considered COVID-related. Alexander won't play, but the weather in Green Bay is now a negative factor.*
36.	*DeVante Parker MIA vs. LAC Note: Parker could have a heavy target volume this week if Preston Williams is out.
37.	*D'Andre Swift DET vs. WAS Note: Once again, Swift had a good news / bad news type of day. He ran for 64 yards on 13 carries, plus had three catches for 33 yards. Unfortunately, he had a bad drop, fumbled out of bounds near the goal line after a reception, and was taken out for the subsequent goal line carry for Adrian Peterson.
38.	Phillip Lindsay DEN at LV
39.	Jerick McKinnon SF at NO
40.	Giovani Bernard CIN at PIT Note: Joe Mixon (foot) hasn't yet practiced this week. Joe Mixon is officially out.*
41.	Travis Fulgham PHI at NYG
42.	Jarvis Landry CLE vs. HOU
43.	Robby Anderson CAR vs. TB
44.	Justin Jefferson MIN at CHI
45.	Tee Higgins CIN at PIT
46.	Jalen Reagor PHI at NYG
47.	*Chase Claypool PIT vs. CIN Note: Claypool had a career-high 13 targets against Dallas, but that translated into eight catches for only 69 yards.
48.	Zack Moss BUF at ARI
49.	J.K. Dobbins BAL at NE Note: Downgraded with the news that Mark Ingram should play.*
50.	*Melvin Gordon DEN at LV Note: Gordon's court date for his DUI hearing has been moved back from Friday to Dec. 14.
51.	Wayne Gallman NYG vs. PHI
52.	Brandin Cooks HOU at CLE
53.	Sterling Shepard NYG vs. PHI Note: (Toe/Hip) Shepard was limited on Thursday, as he's been the last three weeks. Cleared from the injury list.*
54.	*Jakobi Meyers NE vs. BAL Note: Monster game on Monday night - 12 catches on 14 targets for 169 yards, including a big catch to set up the game-winning field goal. The going gets tougher this week, especially if Marlon Humphrey is back.
55.	Marvin Jones DET vs. WAS
56.	Duke Johnson HOU at CLE Note: David Johnson left with a concussion early in the win over the Jaguars, leaving the primary back duties to The Duke. He had 16 carries for 41 yards, a touchdown and a lost fumble. He also caught four passes for 32 yards. Buddy Howell is next in line behind Duke if David Johnson has to sit out. David Johnson did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. David Johnson has been placed on IR. The Texans have activated C.J. Prosise from their practice squad to join the list of backups.*
57.	Ronald Jones TB at CAR
58.	DeeJay Dallas SEA at LAR Note: Dallas is in line for another start with both Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde still out.*
59.	Nick Chubb CLE vs. HOU Note: (Knee) Chubb returned to practice Monday and will probably return to game action against the Texans - but will he get a full load in his first week back? Practiced without a brace on Thursday. The Browns said that they'd wait until Friday to make a call on Chubb for this week.*
60.	Noah Fant DEN at LV Note: Fant appeared to aggravate his ankle injury Sunday in the loss to the Falcons, yet still returned to the game. Full participant in Thursday's practice after sitting out Wednesday. He looks good to go.*
61.	*DJ Moore CAR vs. TB Note: Moore is giving me a headache - he had only three targets in a game where Teddy Bridgewater threw it 49 times. I suppose that could be a function of being matched up against Breeland, but it's frustrating nonetheless.
62.	Darnell Mooney CHI vs. MIN
63.	*Mike Williams LAC at MIA Note: Williams was checked for a concussion after nearly scoring the game-winning touchdown on the penultimate play last week. He also had a near-miss off his fingertips earlier in the game.
64.	*Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN Note: Taylor had a good start to his day with an early touchdown, but a later fumble-six effectively shut down his day.
65.	Gus Edwards BAL at NE
66.	Rex Burkhead NE vs. BAL
67.	*Antonio Brown TB at CAR Note: Brown had three catches for 31 yards Sunday night and at time looked out of sync with Tom Brady.
68.	*Brandon Aiyuk SF at NO Note: Aiyuk has been activated from the COVID-IR list and should be good to go this week.
69.	Chris Godwin TB at CAR Note: (Finger) Godwin was limited at Thursday's practice. Cleared from the injury list.*
70.	Darrell Henderson LA vs. SEA Note: Henderson was nursing an injury during the bye week - monitor his status closely in practice this week. (Thigh/Quadriceps) Did not practice Wednesday, but was scheduled for a full practice Thursday and will play Sunday. Cleared from the injury list.*
71.	*J.D. McKissic WAS at DET Note: In PPR leagues, McKissic was RB3 last week. I don't think that repeats, nor does his 2:1 snap share, but it merits upgrading him in a good matchup this week.
72.	Leonard Fournette TB at CAR
73.	Latavius Murray NO vs. SF
74.	Curtis Samuel CAR vs. TB
75.	John Brown BUF at ARI Note: (Knee) Brown was given a rest day Wednesday, but had a full practice Thursday.*
76.	*Corey Davis TEN vs. IND Note: Just when we started to trust him, Davis got shut out on three targets last week, including one drop where he had broken open deep against a linebacker.
77.	Tim Patrick DEN at LV Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Wednesday. No longer on the injury report.*
78.	Marquise Brown BAL at NE
79.	*Cordarrelle Patterson CHI vs. MIN Note: I expect Patterson to have a big role in the running game if David Montgomery (concussion) is out.
80.	Emmanuel Sanders NO vs. SF
81.	*KJ Hamler DEN at LV Note: Hamler quietly had six catches on 10 targets for 75 yards while Jerry Jeudy was having his breakout game. The Broncos grabbed two nice wideouts in this year's draft.
82.	Malcolm Brown LA vs. SEA
83.	Jordan Wilkins IND at TEN
84.	Rob Gronkowski TB at CAR
85.	*Mark Andrews BAL at NE Note: It's concerning that Andrews is losing targets and snaps to Nick Boyle.
86.	Jonnu Smith TEN vs. IND

Kickers

1.	Justin Tucker BAL at NE
2.	Wil Lutz NO vs. SF
3.	Jason Sanders MIA vs. LAC
4.	Ryan Succop TB at CAR
5.	Joey Slye CAR vs. TB
6.	Brandon McManus DEN at LV
7.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. CIN
8.	Daniel Carlson LV vs. DEN
9.	Randy Bullock CIN at PIT
10.	Rodrigo Blankenship IND at TEN
11.	Tyler Bass BUF at ARI
12.	*Michael Badgley LAC at MIA Note: Badgley missed another kick Sunday, this time from 48 yards - he's missed five field goals and two extra-points this season.
13.	Graham Gano NYG vs. PHI
14.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at CLE
15.	Mason Crosby GB vs. JAX
16.	Cody Parkey CLE vs. HOU
17.	*Matt Prater DET vs. WAS Note: Prater is only 14-of-20 this season, and missed badly from 46 on his first kick of the game last week.
18.	Jason Myers SEA at LAR
19.	Kai Forbath LA vs. SEA
20.	Cairo Santos CHI vs. MIN
21.	Stephen Gostkowski TEN vs. IND
22.	Robbie Gould SF at NO
23.	Nick Folk NE vs. BAL Note: Folk overcame a back injury to hit three field goals Monday night, including a 51-yard game-winner. He's limited again in practice this week with the same back injury.*
24.	Jake Elliott PHI at NYG
25.	*Zane Gonzalez ARZ vs. BUF Note: It's been a struggle for Gonzalez this year, who is just 11-for-15 this year and came up woefully short on a potential game-tying 49-yard attempt last week. He's 5-for-8 from 40-49 yards, and 2-for-3 from 50+.
26.	Dustin Hopkins WAS at DET Note: (Groin) Limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday. If Hopkins doesn't kick Friday, the Football Team could turn to Kaare Vedvik, who is on their practice squad. Expected to play - the Football Team did not activate Vedvik from the practice squad.*
27.	Dan Bailey MIN at CHI
28.	*Chase McLaughlin JAC at GB Note: Replacing Josh Lambo for at least the next two weeks - could lose his job to Aldrick Rosas after Rosas is eligible to return from a suspension.
29.	*Josh Lambo JAC at GB Note: Lambo is out for the season with a glute injury. Chase McLaughlin will replace him.

Defenses

1.	*Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CIN Note: The last time the Bengals faced an elite defense on the road at Baltimore, it got really ugly. Joe Burrow and the OL have improved since then, but this is still a bad OL.
2.	New Orleans Saints vs. SF
3.	Washington Football Team at DET
4.	*Baltimore Ravens at NE Note: The Ravens should get Marlon Humphries back this week.
5.	Philadelphia Eagles at NYG
6.	Green Bay Packers vs. JAX
7.	*Chicago Bears vs. MIN Note: I'm counting on the Bears forcing the Vikings to throw more often, and forcing Kirk Cousins into more mistakes.
8.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR
9.	Minnesota Vikings at CHI
10.	Miami Dolphins vs. LAC
11.	New York Giants vs. PHI
12.	*Tennessee Titans vs. IND Note: Rivers is quite capable of throwing a pick-six, but he's actually been hit infrequently this year, lowering the possibility of the Titans piling up sacks.
13.	Las Vegas Raiders vs. DEN
14.	*Detroit Lions vs. WAS Note: As much as I like the matchup for the Lions, I hate their actual defense.
15.	Los Angeles Rams vs. SEA
16.	New England Patriots vs. BAL
17.	Los Angeles Chargers at MIA
18.	Arizona Cardinals vs. BUF
19.	Cleveland Browns vs. HOU
20.	Indianapolis Colts at TEN
21.	Buffalo Bills at ARI
22.	Denver Broncos at LV
23.	Houston Texans at CLE
24.	Seattle Seahawks at LAR
25.	*Cincinnati Bengals at PIT Note: Bump this ranking up 15 spots if it's Mason Rudolph at QB for the Steelers.
26.	San Francisco 49ers at NO
27.	Carolina Panthers vs. TB
28.	Jacksonville Jaguars at GB