This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete.
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. ***Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.***
**** PLEASE READ: (On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)****
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 5:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday.
Sunday Update complete.
Here are my rankings (if you want a second opinion, please see our formula-based projections - these are not tied into my rankings at all) for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: four points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. ***Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues.***
**** PLEASE READ: (On a quick aside - our research shows that even though PPR leagues are becoming more popular, standard scoring leagues still outpace them, and moreover there are more 1/2pt PPR leagues coming into play as leagues adjust to the higher passing environment in the NFL. Beyond that, it makes more sense to create PPR rankings for the Flex position, and extrapolate those across the individual positions than it does in reverse. You may choose to disagree, but my stance here is pretty inflexible.)****
Typically, this article will be posted on Tuesday evenings, roughly around 5:00 pm PT. ***These are not draft rankings. They are solely for the given week of the season.***
I will update these during the week, usually twice per week to account for injury or other news during practice. The timing of those updates will vary based on the news at hand and my schedule for the given week. But the first of those updates usually won't happen until Thursday. At any rate, I will post a "last updated" note at the top of the article, or an "update in progress" note if it's while I'm doing it. If there is no such note, that means it's my first pass at the rankings for this current week.
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Quarterback
| 1. | Tom Brady NE at NO |
| 2. | Drew Brees NO vs. NE Note: The Saints' final drive salvaged a miserable fantasy showing for Brees, who had trouble with the Vikings' pass rush, especially after Zach Strief got injured. |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers GB at Atl |
| 4. | Matt Ryan ATL vs. GB |
| 5. | Jameis Winston TB vs. Chi |
| 6. | Derek Carr OAK vs. NYJ |
| 7. | Russell Wilson SEA vs. SF |
| 8. | *Cam Newton CAR vs. Buf Note: Newton's timing appeared to be off against the Niners, leading to him badly missing a wide-open Ed Dickson on what would have been an easy touchdown. (Shoulder) Limited practice Thursday, described by coach Ron Rivera as 'the new normal.' ***Full participation in Friday's practice.*** |
| 9. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Ind Note: Looked horrible against the Lions, but draws a 'center-square' matchup against the Colts this week. How much will David Johnson's absence hurt the passing game? |
| 10. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs. Min |
| 11. | Jay Cutler MIA at LAC |
| 12. | Carson Wentz PHI at KC |
| 13. | Philip Rivers LAC vs. Mia |
| 14. | Tyrod Taylor BUF at Car |
| 15. | Marcus Mariota TEN at Jax |
| 16. | Trevor Siemian DEN vs. Dal Note: Had his first NFL rushing touchdown Monday night, but was a good runner in college. |
| 17. | Matthew Stafford DET at NYG |
| 18. | Alex Smith KC vs. Phi |
| 19. | Jared Goff LA vs. Was Note: When you're right, you're right - kudos to DieHardGiantsFan for talking up Goff last week. |
| 20. | Kirk Cousins WAS at LAR Note: Awful preseason spilled over into an awful first regular season game. |
| 21. | Eli Manning NYG vs. Det Note: It's clear that Beckham makes Eli look good, and not the other way around. This ranking presumes that Beckham will be back. |
| 22. | Dak Prescott DAL at Den |
| 23. | Joe Flacco BAL vs. Cle |
| 24. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Hou Note: Even though the Bengals' OL was a sieve, Dalton also earned his bad numbers - twice missing an underneath defender on INTs, another time chucking the ball through the end zone on 4th down. Thursday night might also be ugly. |
| 25. | Mike Glennon CHI at TB |
| 26. | DeShone Kizer CLE at Bal |
| 27. | *Blake Bortles JAC vs. Ten Note: Lost in the glow of the Jags' victory was how mediocre Bortles was again, and now he doesn't have Robinson for the rest of the season. ***Listed on the injury report with a wrist injury, but expected to play.*** |
| 28. | *Deshaun Watson HOU at Cin Note: Dealing with an injured ankle, but expected to start Thursday against the Bengals after replacing Savage for the second half last week. He averaged only 4.4 yards per attempt and had two turnovers, so I'm not convinced that he's much of a short-term improvement. The Texans didn't do a grand announcement, but they are starting Watson this week. |
| 29. | *Jacoby Brissett IND vs. Ari Note: Probably will start in Week 2 against Arizona, awaiting official word. The Colts are splitting first-team reps between Brissett and Tolzien and haven't officially named a starter. ***Appears in line to start.*** |
| 30. | Case Keenum MIN at Pit |
| 31. | Josh McCown NYJ at Oak |
| 32. | Brian Hoyer SF at Sea |
| 33. | *Sam Bradford MIN at Pit Note: (Knee) Limited participant in Thursday's practice. *** Needed an MRI for his knee, which is the same one that had a torn ACL in 2013. He's now a game-time decision. Case Keenum is the backup. DOWNGRADED TO DOUBTFUL, KEENUM WILL START*** |
| 34. | *Scott Tolzien IND vs. Ari Note: Likely ceding the position to Jacoby Brissett. |
| 35. | *Tom Savage HOU at Cin Note: Benched at halftime, following a Bill O'Brien trend. |
| 36. | *Andrew Luck IND vs. Ari Note: (Shoulder) Already ruled out for Week 2 against the Cardinals. |
Running Backs
| 1. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Den Note: The NFL has appealed Elliott's injunction, but the resolution of that appeal is expected to take months. |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Min |
| 3. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Phi |
| 4. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Car Note: Briefly left Week 1 with a wrist injury, which cost him a touchdown, and was vultured by Mike Tolbert on other snaps. But he appears to be fine for Week 2. Practiced Wednesday and said he'll be 'fine' for this week. ***Rested for Friday's practice, as he was dealing with a little bit of groin soreness, but he's not on the injury list.*** |
| 5. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at LAC Note: Listed on the injury report with a knee injury, but was a full participant in practice. ***Full practice all week, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 6. | Ty Montgomery GB at Atl |
| 7. | Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Mia |
| 8. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Ten |
| 9. | Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. NYJ |
| 10. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. GB |
| 11. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Jax Note: I'm not sweating the small output in Week 1 - he was on the field for 47 snaps. |
| 12. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Was Note: Happy to see the production in the passing game, worried about the 2.1 yards per carry. |
| 13. | Dalvin Cook MIN at Pit |
| 14. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Buf |
| 15. | Mike Gillislee NE at NO |
| 16. | Jordan Howard CHI at TB Note: Howard's late drop is just as big of a concern as Tarik Cohen's production in Week 1. (Shoulder) Limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 17. | Lamar Miller HOU at Cin |
| 18. | Mark Ingram NO vs. NE |
| 19. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Dal |
| 20. | Carlos Hyde SF at Sea |
| 21. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Buf |
| 22. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Bal |
| 23. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Chi |
| 24. | *Javorius Allen BAL vs. Cle Note: Had more carries (21) and snaps (33) than Terrance West (20, 27 respectively) last week, and should continue to see heavy usage with Woodhead out. |
| 25. | Ameer Abdullah DET at NYG Note: The good news - the Lions committed to Abdullah being the primary runner with 15 carries. The bad news - he netted just 30 yards, and Riddick was clearly the top receiving back. |
| 26. | Rob Kelley WAS at LAR |
| 27. | Terrance West BAL vs. Cle |
| 28. | James White NE at NO |
| 29. | Tarik Cohen CHI at TB |
| 30. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at Oak Note: Nearly even timeshare with Forte - 30 snaps, compared to 35 for Forte. |
| 31. | *Kerwynn Williams ARZ at Ind Note: Perhaps at the head of the Cardinals' RBBC with David Johnson out. Labeled as the starter, but Johnson will get carries and Ellington will be in the passing game. |
| 32. | LeGarrette Blount PHI at KC |
| 33. | *Darren Sproles PHI at KC Note: ***Donnel Pumphrey went on IR this week with a hamstring injury, though given how he was a healthy scratch last week, it might not have a big impact on any of the Eagles' other backs.*** |
| 34. | Chris Thompson WAS at LAR Note: Looked great in the passing game and got 30 snaps, but also had just three carries. |
| 35. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Det Note: Had nine catches on 10 targets over 31 snaps, though he didn't log a single carry. |
| 36. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Bal Note: Johnson played almost exclusively as a slot receiver in Week 1, getting no carries. But coach Hue Jackson said that wouldn't necessarily be the case going forward. |
| 37. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Hou |
| 38. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. GB |
| 39. | Matt Forte NYJ at Oak |
| 40. | Frank Gore IND vs. Ari |
| 41. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. SF Note: (Ankle) Held out for the Week 1 loss to the Packers, but coach Pete Carroll expects him back against the Niners. Full practice on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 42. | Theo Riddick DET at NYG |
| 43. | *Chris Carson SEA vs. SF Note: Had more snaps (26) than Prosise (16) and Lacy (7), but Rawls could be back to further muddle the picture. |
| 44. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Hou |
| 45. | *Paul Perkins NYG vs. Det Note: Saw just 17 snaps, compared to 31 for Shane Vereen, though Vereen didn't get any carries. |
| 46. | Alvin Kamara NO vs. NE |
| 47. | Jamaal Charles DEN vs. Dal |
| 48. | Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Hou |
| 49. | Adrian Peterson NO vs. NE Note: Saw just nine snaps against the Vikings. It didn't help that the Saints were trailing the entire game. |
| 50. | C.J. Prosise SEA vs. SF |
| 51. | Derrick Henry TEN at Jax |
| 52. | Marlon Mack IND vs. Ari |
| 53. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Ind Note: Kerwynn Williams got more work after David Johnson's injury last week. Could be part of the mix this week, though the Cards also re-signed Chris Johnson. Was in on passing downs and in the two-minute drill last week against Detroit. I'm convinced he's the Cardinals' best pass-catching option out of the backfield. |
| 54. | *Rex Burkhead NE at NO Note: ***Could line up as a receiver more often with Amendola out this week.*** |
| 55. | Charcandrick West KC vs. Phi |
| 56. | Mike Tolbert BUF at Car |
| 57. | Wendell Smallwood PHI at KC Note: Had 15 snaps in Week 1, compared to 33 for Sproles and 23 for Blount. |
| 58. | James Conner PIT vs. Min |
| 59. | Jalen Richard OAK vs. NYJ |
| 60. | Chris Ivory JAC vs. Ten |
| 61. | Charles Sims TB vs. Chi |
| 62. | Jerick McKinnon MIN at Pit |
| 63. | DeAndre Washington OAK vs. NYJ |
| 64. | *Eddie Lacy SEA vs. SF Note: Had just seven snaps in the loss to the Packers. So much for the 'revenge game' potential (see also, Adrian Peterson). With Rawls back this week, it's possible that Lacy might even get scratched. |
| 65. | Jamaal Williams GB at Atl |
| 66. | Robert Turbin IND vs. Ari |
| 67. | Damien Williams MIA at LAC |
| 68. | Dion Lewis NE at NO |
| 69. | Tyler Ervin HOU at Cin |
| 70. | De'Angelo Henderson DEN vs. Dal |
| 71. | *Latavius Murray MIN at Pit Note: Saw just three snaps (compared to 11 for McKinnon) as Cook's backup on Monday night. |
| 72. | Alfred Morris DAL at Den Note: Was the backup ahead of McFadden last week, but managed just one yard on four carries. |
| 73. | Matt Breida SF at Sea |
| 74. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU at Cin Note: Bill O'Brien said that Foreman would get more work on Thursday night after getting just two snaps and one carry against the Jaguars. |
| 75. | *Samaje Perine WAS at LAR Note: Zero offensive snaps in Week 1. ***Referring to Perine's struggles in the first preseason game, coach Jay Gruden said - 'Yeah, we don't forget fumbles.'*** |
| 76. | *Chris Johnson ARZ at Ind Note: Re-signed by Arizona in the wake of the David Johnson injury, but looked like toast in the preseason. |
| 77. | *D.J. Foster ARZ at Ind Note: Signed off the Patriots' practice squad. |
| 78. | *Darren McFadden DAL at Den Note: Healthy inactive last week. |
| 79. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. Ten Note: (Hamstring) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 80. | *Danny Woodhead BAL vs. Cle Note: (Hamstring) Out 4-to-6 weeks. Placed on IR - out for 8 weeks. |
| 81. | *David Johnson ARZ at Ind Note: Out two-to-three months with a wrist injury that will require surgery - placed on IR, with Arizona retaining the option to have him return. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Min |
| 2. | Jordy Nelson GB at Atl |
| 3. | Julio Jones ATL vs. GB |
| 4. | Mike Evans TB vs. Chi |
| 5. | Brandin Cooks NE at NO |
| 6. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF |
| 7. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice the remainder of the week.*** |
| 8. | Michael Thomas NO vs. NE |
| 9. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Hou |
| 10. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Dal |
| 11. | Terrelle Pryor WAS at LAR Note: Two bad drops, at least, but on the flip side saw 11 targets. |
| 12. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Phi |
| 13. | *Golden Tate DET at NYG Note: Left ring finger was in a splint after the game. Meanwhile, he overcame a tough matchup to record 10 catches for 107 yards. Limited practice Thursday, expected to play Monday night. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 14. | Dez Bryant DAL at Den |
| 15. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Cin |
| 16. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Mia |
| 17. | DeVante Parker MIA at LAC |
| 18. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. Was |
| 19. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. NYJ |
| 20. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at LAC Note: ***Limited in practice Friday with a knee injury, but expected to play without limitations on Sunday.*** |
| 21. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at KC |
| 22. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Ind |
| 23. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Mia |
| 24. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. Chi |
| 25. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Dal |
| 26. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Det Note: (Ankle) Another late game this week, making it difficult to start him. Finally diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain - or at least that diagnosis was finally made public. Described as a 6-to-8 week injury (that happened four weeks ago), but he's not been ruled out for Monday night. ***Officially a game-time decision, but trending towards playing.*** |
| 27. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ari |
| 28. | Randall Cobb GB at Atl |
| 29. | Corey Coleman CLE at Bal |
| 30. | Davante Adams GB at Atl |
| 31. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Buf |
| 32. | Ted Ginn NO vs. NE |
| 33. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Min |
| 34. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Jax |
| 35. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. Was |
| 36. | Corey Davis TEN at Jax |
| 37. | Jamison Crowder WAS at LAR |
| 38. | Pierre Garcon SF at Sea |
| 39. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Cle |
| 40. | Chris Hogan NE at NO |
| 41. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Pit Note: ***Downgraded with Bradford unlikely to play.*** |
| 42. | Jordan Matthews BUF at Car |
| 43. | *Adam Thielen MIN at Pit Note: ***Downgraded with Bradford unlikely to play.*** |
| 44. | Kenny Golladay DET at NYG |
| 45. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Ari |
| 46. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. SF Note: Richardson had 41 snaps, compared to 26 for Tyler Lockett, and had seven targets Sunday against the Packers. |
| 47. | Kendall Wright CHI at TB |
| 48. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ at Ind Note: ***Could get more targets this week with John Brown out.*** |
| 49. | *Eric Decker TEN at Jax Note: Had just three catches for 10 yards despite getting eight targets. He looked pretty slow compared to the other Tennessee receivers. |
| 50. | *Marqise Lee JAC vs. Ten Note: Shut out on four targets last week despite Robinson getting hurt in the first quarter. Still, the most likely top target remaining. |
| 51. | Marvin Jones DET at NYG |
| 52. | *Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Oak Note: Led the Jets in targets in Week 1. |
| 53. | Brandon Marshall NYG vs. Det |
| 54. | Cole Beasley DAL at Den |
| 55. | Nelson Agholor PHI at KC |
| 56. | Sterling Shepard NYG vs. Det |
| 57. | Mike Wallace BAL vs. Cle |
| 58. | Mohamed Sanu ATL vs. GB |
| 59. | Ryan Grant WAS at LAR |
| 60. | Kenny Stills MIA at LAC |
| 61. | *Kenny Britt CLE at Bal Note: Starting role is in jeopardy. |
| 62. | Zay Jones BUF at Car |
| 63. | *Tyler Lockett SEA vs. SF Note: Expected to play more this week. |
| 64. | Taylor Gabriel ATL vs. GB |
| 65. | Marquise Goodwin SF at Sea |
| 66. | Robert Woods LA vs. Was |
| 67. | Breshad Perriman BAL vs. Cle Note: I still love his talent, but it's pretty clear that the Ravens won't have much volume early on this season. |
| 68. | *Jaron Brown ARZ at Ind Note: ***Officially had zero targets last week, but had two wiped out by penalties. With John Brown out this week, he could be more involved in the offense.*** |
| 69. | Robby Anderson NYJ at Oak |
| 70. | Tavon Austin LA vs. Was |
| 71. | Braxton Miller HOU at Cin |
| 72. | Devin Funchess CAR vs. Buf |
| 73. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Hou |
| 74. | Torrey Smith PHI at KC |
| 75. | *Allen Hurns JAC vs. Ten Note: Back from the fantasy dead after Robinson's season-ending injury. |
| 76. | *John Ross CIN vs. Hou Note: (Knee) Full practice Tuesday after sitting out Week 1. Expected to play Thursday night, with Tyler Boyd scratched. |
| 77. | Chris Godwin TB vs. Chi |
| 78. | Russell Shepard CAR vs. Buf |
| 79. | Chris Conley KC vs. Phi |
| 80. | *Terrance Williams DAL at Den Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. ***Expected to play against the Broncos.*** |
| 81. | ArDarius Stewart NYJ at Oak |
| 82. | *Curtis Samuel CAR vs. Buf Note: (Ankle) Logged just 12 snaps in Week 1. |
| 83. | Brandon Coleman NO vs. NE |
| 84. | Kamar Aiken IND vs. Ari |
| 85. | Travis Benjamin LAC vs. Mia |
| 86. | Phillip Dorsett NE at NO |
| 87. | Andre Holmes BUF at Car |
| 88. | *Josh Doctson WAS at LAR Note: Only 20 snaps, with zero targets, in the Week 1 loss. Hamstring is still tight, limited in practice Thursday. ***Expected to play this week.*** |
| 89. | Tommylee Lewis NO vs. NE |
| 90. | *Josh Bellamy CHI at TB Note: (Ankle) Limited practice Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, questionable for Sunday's game.*** |
| 91. | Deonte Thompson CHI at TB |
| 92. | *Markus Wheaton CHI at TB Note: (Finger) If you're a Bears receiver, you get hurt, that's what you do. ***Long shot to play.*** |
| 93. | *John Brown ARZ at Ind Note: Quad injury has arisen again. Non-participant in Thursday's practice. ***Declared out this week.*** |
| 94. | *Danny Amendola NE at NO Note: Looked great on Thursday until he suffered a head injury in the first half and left the game. Presumably in the concussion protocol. Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. ***Ruled out for this week.*** |
| 95. | *Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Hou Note: Scratched from Thursday's lineup. |
| 96. | *Mike Williams LAC vs. Mia Note: (Back) Not practicing yet. ***Limited practice Friday, still out for this week.*** |
| 97. | *Willie Snead NO vs. NE Note: Game 2/3 of his suspension. |
| 98. | *Allen Robinson JAC vs. Ten Note: Torn ACL, placed on IR and out for the year. |
| 99. | *Kevin White CHI at TB Note: Fractured scapula, placed on IR for the third consecutive season. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE at NO Note: Should bounce back big against the Saints. |
| 2. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. SF |
| 3. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Phi |
| 4. | Zach Ertz PHI at KC |
| 5. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Buf |
| 6. | Jordan Reed WAS at LAR |
| 7. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 8. | Martellus Bennett GB at Atl |
| 9. | *Charles Clay BUF at Car Note: Had a whopping nine targets in Week 1's win over the Jets. (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 10. | Coby Fleener NO vs. NE |
| 11. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN at Pit Note: ***Small downgrade with Bradford out.*** |
| 12. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. GB |
| 13. | Jason Witten DAL at Den |
| 14. | Jared Cook OAK vs. NYJ |
| 15. | Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Hou |
| 16. | Eric Ebron DET at NYG |
| 17. | Jack Doyle IND vs. Ari |
| 18. | Cameron Brate TB vs. Chi |
| 19. | Julius Thomas MIA at LAC |
| 20. | Evan Engram NYG vs. Det |
| 21. | Hunter Henry LAC vs. Mia Note: Played only 23 offensive snaps and wasn't targeted once Monday night. |
| 22. | Jesse James PIT vs. Min Note: It was James and not Vance McDonald who garnered most of the tight end targets for the Steelers, scoring twice, on everyone's bench. |
| 23. | *George Kittle SF at Sea Note: (Hamstring) Drew six targets in his debut. Limited practice Wednesday. |
| 24. | Seth DeValve CLE at Bal |
| 25. | Dwayne Allen NE at NO |
| 26. | Virgil Green DEN vs. Dal |
| 27. | Zach Miller CHI at TB |
| 28. | Vernon Davis WAS at LAR |
| 29. | O.J. Howard TB vs. Chi |
| 30. | David Njoku CLE at Bal |
| 31. | Will Tye NYJ at Oak |
| 32. | Nick Boyle BAL vs. Cle |
| 33. | *Evan Baylis HOU at Cin Note: Only healthy TE for the Texans. |
| 34. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. Was |
| 35. | Antonio Gates LAC vs. Mia |
| 36. | Mychal Rivera JAC vs. Ten |
| 37. | *Eric Tomlinson NYJ at Oak Note: (Ankle) Did not practice Thursday. ***Out this week.*** |
| 38. | *Jermaine Gresham ARZ at Ind Note: Had a touchdown called back by a penalty - at least it was his own. Later suffered a rib injury. Did not practice Thursday. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Troy Niklas is battling a hip injury. ***Inactive this week.*** |
| 39. | *Vance McDonald PIT vs. Min Note: ***(Back) Inactive this week.*** |
| 40. | *Ryan Griffin HOU at Cin Note: All three Texans tight ends are in the concussion protocol. |
| 41. | *Stephen Anderson HOU at Cin Note: All three Texans tight ends are in the concussion protocol. |
| 42. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ at Oak Note: One more week in his suspension. |
| 43. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU at Cin Note: (Concussion) Placed on IR by the Texans. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT vs. Min |
| 2. | *LeSean McCoy BUF at Car Note: Briefly left Week 1 with a wrist injury, which cost him a touchdown, and was vultured by Mike Tolbert on other snaps. But he appears to be fine for Week 2. Practiced Wednesday and said he'll be 'fine' for this week. ***Rested for Friday's practice, as he was dealing with a little bit of groin soreness, but he's not on the injury list.*** |
| 3. | Le'Veon Bell PIT vs. Min |
| 4. | Kareem Hunt KC vs. Phi |
| 5. | Ezekiel Elliott DAL at Den Note: The NFL has appealed Elliott's injunction, but the resolution of that appeal is expected to take months. |
| 6. | Jordy Nelson GB at Atl |
| 7. | Julio Jones ATL vs. GB |
| 8. | Mike Evans TB vs. Chi |
| 9. | Brandin Cooks NE at NO |
| 10. | *Jay Ajayi MIA at LAC Note: Listed on the injury report with a knee injury, but was a full participant in practice. ***Full practice all week, removed from the injury list.*** |
| 11. | Ty Montgomery GB at Atl |
| 12. | Melvin Gordon LAC vs. Mia |
| 13. | Doug Baldwin SEA vs. SF |
| 14. | *Amari Cooper OAK vs. NYJ Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. ***Full practice the remainder of the week.*** |
| 15. | Michael Thomas NO vs. NE |
| 16. | Devonta Freeman ATL vs. GB |
| 17. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Hou |
| 18. | Rob Gronkowski NE at NO Note: Should bounce back big against the Saints. |
| 19. | Christian McCaffrey CAR vs. Buf |
| 20. | Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. Dal |
| 21. | Terrelle Pryor WAS at LAR Note: Two bad drops, at least, but on the flip side saw 11 targets. |
| 22. | Leonard Fournette JAC vs. Ten |
| 23. | Marshawn Lynch OAK vs. NYJ |
| 24. | DeMarco Murray TEN at Jax Note: I'm not sweating the small output in Week 1 - he was on the field for 47 snaps. |
| 25. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Was Note: Happy to see the production in the passing game, worried about the 2.1 yards per carry. |
| 26. | Dalvin Cook MIN at Pit |
| 27. | Tyreek Hill KC vs. Phi |
| 28. | *Golden Tate DET at NYG Note: Left ring finger was in a splint after the game. Meanwhile, he overcame a tough matchup to record 10 catches for 107 yards. Limited practice Thursday, expected to play Monday night. ***Full participant in Friday's practice.*** |
| 29. | Jimmy Graham SEA vs. SF |
| 30. | Travis Kelce KC vs. Phi |
| 31. | Carlos Hyde SF at Sea |
| 32. | Dez Bryant DAL at Den |
| 33. | DeAndre Hopkins HOU at Cin |
| 34. | Keenan Allen LAC vs. Mia |
| 35. | DeVante Parker MIA at LAC |
| 36. | Jordan Howard CHI at TB Note: Howard's late drop is just as big of a concern as Tarik Cohen's production in Week 1. (Shoulder) Limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. ***Limited again Friday, listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 37. | Lamar Miller HOU at Cin |
| 38. | Mark Ingram NO vs. NE |
| 39. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. Was |
| 40. | Michael Crabtree OAK vs. NYJ |
| 41. | Zach Ertz PHI at KC |
| 42. | Greg Olsen CAR vs. Buf |
| 43. | *Jarvis Landry MIA at LAC Note: ***Limited in practice Friday with a knee injury, but expected to play without limitations on Sunday.*** |
| 44. | Mike Gillislee NE at NO |
| 45. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. Dal |
| 46. | Jonathan Stewart CAR vs. Buf |
| 47. | Isaiah Crowell CLE at Bal |
| 48. | Jacquizz Rodgers TB vs. Chi |
| 49. | *Javorius Allen BAL vs. Cle Note: Had more carries (21) and snaps (33) than Terrance West (20, 27 respectively) last week, and should continue to see heavy usage with Woodhead out. |
| 50. | James White NE at NO |
| 51. | Tarik Cohen CHI at TB |
| 52. | *Kyle Rudolph MIN at Pit Note: ***Small downgrade with Bradford out.*** |
| 53. | Jordan Reed WAS at LAR |
| 54. | Delanie Walker TEN at Jax |
| 55. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at KC |
| 56. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Ind |
| 57. | Ameer Abdullah DET at NYG Note: The good news - the Lions committed to Abdullah being the primary runner with 15 carries. The bad news - he netted just 30 yards, and Riddick was clearly the top receiving back. |
| 58. | Tyrell Williams LAC vs. Mia |
| 59. | DeSean Jackson TB vs. Chi |
| 60. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. Dal |
| 61. | *Odell Beckham NYG vs. Det Note: (Ankle) Another late game this week, making it difficult to start him. Finally diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain - or at least that diagnosis was finally made public. Described as a 6-to-8 week injury (that happened four weeks ago), but he's not been ruled out for Monday night. ***Officially a game-time decision, but trending towards playing.*** |
| 62. | T.Y. Hilton IND vs. Ari |
| 63. | Randall Cobb GB at Atl |
| 64. | Corey Coleman CLE at Bal |
| 65. | Davante Adams GB at Atl |
| 66. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR vs. Buf |
| 67. | Ted Ginn NO vs. NE |
| 68. | Martavis Bryant PIT vs. Min |
| 69. | Martellus Bennett GB at Atl |
| 70. | *Charles Clay BUF at Car Note: Had a whopping nine targets in Week 1's win over the Jets. (Shoulder) Full practice Thursday. |
| 71. | Rob Kelley WAS at LAR |
| 72. | Terrance West BAL vs. Cle |
| 73. | *Bilal Powell NYJ at Oak Note: Nearly even timeshare with Forte - 30 snaps, compared to 35 for Forte. |
| 74. | *Kerwynn Williams ARZ at Ind Note: Perhaps at the head of the Cardinals' RBBC with David Johnson out. Labeled as the starter, but Johnson will get carries and Ellington will be in the passing game. |
| 75. | *Darren Sproles PHI at KC Note: ***Donnel Pumphrey went on IR this week with a hamstring injury, though given how he was a healthy scratch last week, it might not have a big impact on any of the Eagles' other backs.*** |
| 76. | Chris Thompson WAS at LAR Note: Looked great in the passing game and got 30 snaps, but also had just three carries. |
| 77. | *Shane Vereen NYG vs. Det Note: Had nine catches on 10 targets over 31 snaps, though he didn't log a single carry. |
| 78. | *Duke Johnson CLE at Bal Note: Johnson played almost exclusively as a slot receiver in Week 1, getting no carries. But coach Hue Jackson said that wouldn't necessarily be the case going forward. |
| 79. | Tevin Coleman ATL vs. GB |
| 80. | Joe Mixon CIN vs. Hou |
| 81. | Matt Forte NYJ at Oak |
| 82. | Theo Riddick DET at NYG |
| 83. | *Chris Carson SEA vs. SF Note: Had more snaps (26) than Prosise (16) and Lacy (7), but Rawls could be back to further muddle the picture. |
| 84. | Rishard Matthews TEN at Jax |
| 85. | Cooper Kupp LA vs. Was |
| 86. | Corey Davis TEN at Jax |
| 87. | Jamison Crowder WAS at LAR |
| 88. | Pierre Garcon SF at Sea |
| 89. | Jeremy Maclin BAL vs. Cle |
| 90. | Jordan Matthews BUF at Car |
| 91. | LeGarrette Blount PHI at KC |
| 92. | Frank Gore IND vs. Ari |
| 93. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Hou |
| 94. | Donte Moncrief IND vs. Ari |
| 95. | Paul Richardson SEA vs. SF Note: Richardson had 41 snaps, compared to 26 for Tyler Lockett, and had seven targets Sunday against the Packers. |
| 96. | Brandon Marshall NYG vs. Det |
| 97. | Kenny Golladay DET at NYG |
| 98. | C.J. Prosise SEA vs. SF |
| 99. | *Stefon Diggs MIN at Pit Note: ***Downgraded with Bradford unlikely to play.*** |
| 100. | *Adam Thielen MIN at Pit Note: ***Downgraded with Bradford unlikely to play.*** |
| 101. | Jamaal Charles DEN vs. Dal |
| 102. | Coby Fleener NO vs. NE |
| 103. | *Thomas Rawls SEA vs. SF Note: (Ankle) Held out for the Week 1 loss to the Packers, but coach Pete Carroll expects him back against the Niners. Full practice on Wednesday. ***Removed from the injury list.*** |
| 104. | Austin Hooper ATL vs. GB |
| 105. | *Eric Decker TEN at Jax Note: Had just three catches for 10 yards despite getting eight targets. He looked pretty slow compared to the other Tennessee receivers. |
| 106. | *Marqise Lee JAC vs. Ten Note: Shut out on four targets last week despite Robinson getting hurt in the first quarter. Still, the most likely top target remaining. |
| 107. | Chris Hogan NE at NO |
| 108. | *Andre Ellington ARZ at Ind Note: Kerwynn Williams got more work after David Johnson's injury last week. Could be part of the mix this week, though the Cards also re-signed Chris Johnson. Was in on passing downs and in the two-minute drill last week against Detroit. I'm convinced he's the Cardinals' best pass-catching option out of the backfield. |
| 109. | *Rex Burkhead NE at NO Note: ***Could line up as a receiver more often with Amendola out this week.*** |
| 110. | *J.J. Nelson ARZ at Ind Note: ***Could get more targets this week with John Brown out.*** |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL vs. Cle |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE at NO |
| 3. | Matt Bryant ATL vs. GB |
| 4. | Dan Bailey DAL at Den Note: Benefitted from the Cowboys sputtering in the red zone, nailing four attempts. |
| 5. | Mason Crosby GB at Atl |
| 6. | Chris Boswell PIT vs. Min |
| 7. | Wil Lutz NO vs. NE |
| 8. | Giorgio Tavecchio OAK vs. NYJ Note: 4-for-4 in his debut, including two from 52 yards. |
| 9. | *Graham Gano CAR vs. Buf Note: The Panthers waived their second kicker, Harrison Butker, leaving Gano as their only option. |
| 10. | Phil Dawson ARZ at Ind |
| 11. | Cairo Santos KC vs. Phi |
| 12. | Dustin Hopkins WAS at LAR |
| 13. | Blair Walsh SEA vs. SF |
| 14. | *Jake Elliott PHI at KC Note: Signed off the Bengals' practice squad to replace the injured Caleb Sturgis. |
| 15. | Nick Folk TB vs. Chi |
| 16. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. Dal |
| 17. | Younghoe Koo LAC vs. Mia Note: Had his only field goal attempt blocked - a potential game-tying effort, after he previously nailed a kick but was iced. |
| 18. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Was |
| 19. | Cody Parkey MIA at LAC |
| 20. | Ryan Succop TEN at Jax |
| 21. | Randy Bullock CIN vs. Hou |
| 22. | Jason Myers JAC vs. Ten |
| 23. | Kai Forbath MIN at Pit |
| 24. | Aldrick Rosas NYG vs. Det |
| 25. | Matt Prater DET at NYG |
| 26. | Stephen Hauschka BUF at Car |
| 27. | Adam Vinatieri IND vs. Ari Note: Missed a field goal and an extra point attempt in the loss to the Rams. |
| 28. | Connor Barth CHI at TB |
| 29. | Zane Gonzalez CLE at Bal |
| 30. | Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at Cin |
| 31. | Chandler Catanzaro NYJ at Oak |
| 32. | Robbie Gould SF at Sea |
| 33. | *Caleb Sturgis PHI at KC Note: Placed on IR with a hip flexor injury. |
Defenses
| 1. | Seattle Seahawks vs. SF |
| 2. | Baltimore Ravens vs. Cle |
| 3. | Arizona Cardinals at Ind |
| 4. | Houston Texans at Cin |
| 5. | *Oakland Raiders vs. NYJ Note: This year is going to feature a steady number of streaming defenses against the Colts, Browns, Jets, Texans, Niners and probably the Bears. |
| 6. | *Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Min Note: ***Big bump up with Bradford out.*** |
| 7. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chi |
| 8. | Denver Broncos vs. Dal |
| 9. | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Mia |
| 10. | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Hou |
| 11. | Carolina Panthers vs. Buf |
| 12. | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ten |
| 13. | Tennessee Titans at Jax |
| 14. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Phi |
| 15. | New York Giants vs. Det |
| 16. | Los Angeles Rams vs. Was |
| 17. | Minnesota Vikings at Pit |
| 18. | Philadelphia Eagles at KC |
| 19. | Buffalo Bills at Car |
| 20. | Detroit Lions at NYG |
| 21. | Atlanta Falcons vs. GB |
| 22. | Miami Dolphins at LAC |
| 23. | Washington Redskins at LAR |
| 24. | New England Patriots at NO |
| 25. | Green Bay Packers at Atl |
| 26. | San Francisco 49ers at Sea |
| 27. | Cleveland Browns at Bal |
| 28. | Dallas Cowboys at Den |
| 29. | New York Jets at Oak |
| 30. | Chicago Bears at TB |
| 31. | Indianapolis Colts vs. Ari |
| 32. | New Orleans Saints vs. NE |
