This article is part of our Weekly Rankings series.
Sunday Update complete.
Updated to reflect Ezekiel Elliott playing this week, and the postponement of the MIA-TB game.
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
Sunday Update complete.
Updated to reflect Ezekiel Elliott playing this week, and the postponement of the MIA-TB game.
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.
The first week is always the trickiest. I try not to rely too much on matchups early on - personnel changes, both on the field and in the coaching staffs, dictate so much change, as does a critical injury. By all means, if you want to discuss a rank, or want me to add a player, chime in on the comments. I try to be receptive to your feedback and try to respond to most comments, though on occasion the volume can be quite thick. Please refer to the rankings first when asking "should I start Player A vs. Player B?". And then refer to the rankings again before asking a generic starting decision question. If you really desire a response to a starting question that doesn't have added complexity, please use our Ask An Expert service - it comes with your subscription. My response will correspond with the rankings.
Quarterback
| 1. | Tom Brady NE vs. KC Note: So far Brady's stock hasn't fallen in ADP since the Edelman injury. |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers GB vs. Sea |
| 3. | *Cam Newton CAR at SF Note: (Shoulder) Will have 'no restrictions' Sunday against the Niners. ***Listed as 'questionable' because the 'probable' designation no longer exists.*** |
| 4. | Marcus Mariota TEN vs. Oak |
| 5. | Kirk Cousins WAS vs. Phi |
| 6. | Matt Ryan ATL at Chi |
| 7. | Russell Wilson SEA at GB |
| 8. | Ben Roethlisberger PIT at Cle |
| 9. | Drew Brees NO at Min Note: Tough draw to begin the season at Minnesota. Won't have Willie Snead for the first three games. |
| 10. | Andy Dalton CIN vs. Bal |
| 11. | Carson Palmer ARZ at Det |
| 12. | Dak Prescott DAL vs. NYG |
| 13. | Matthew Stafford DET vs. Ari |
| 14. | Derek Carr OAK at Ten |
| 15. | Sam Bradford MIN vs. NO |
| 16. | *Tyrod Taylor BUF vs. NYJ Note: Suffered a concussion in the Bills' third preseason game. Rookie Nathan Peterman is the backup. Cleared to play for Week 1 on Tuesday. |
| 17. | Carson Wentz PHI at Was |
| 18. | *Eli Manning NYG at Dal Note: ***Significantly moved down with the expectation that ODB won't play.*** |
| 19. | Brian Hoyer SF vs. Car |
| 20. | *DeShone Kizer CLE vs. Pit Note: Named the starter for Week 1. |
| 21. | Alex Smith KC at NE |
| 22. | Philip Rivers LAC at Den Note: Terrible Week 1 matchup. |
| 23. | *Joe Flacco BAL at Cin Note: Has missed most of training camp and all of the preseason so far with a back injury, but the Ravens are still confident that Flacco will play in Week 1. Full participant in practice Wednesday. |
| 24. | Jared Goff LA vs. Ind |
| 25. | *Trevor Siemian DEN vs. LAC Note: Beat out Paxton Lynch to win the Broncos' starting job. |
| 26. | *Blake Bortles JAC at Hou Note: 'Won' the starting job battle against Chad Henne, but that it was even a question is a big concern. |
| 27. | Tom Savage HOU vs. Jax |
| 28. | Mike Glennon CHI vs. Atl |
| 29. | *Josh McCown NYJ at Buf Note: Likely to begin the season as the Jets' starter, especially after Bryce Petty suffered a first-degree MCL sprain. |
| 30. | *Scott Tolzien IND at LAR Note: Starting in place of Andrew Luck for at least Week 1. |
| 31. | *Nathan Peterman BUF vs. NYJ Note: Potentially in line to start in Week 1 against the Jets - Taylor is still in the concussion protocol. |
| 32. | *Mitchell Trubisky CHI vs. Atl Note: Will begin the year as the backup ahead of Mark Sanchez. |
| 33. | Deshaun Watson HOU vs. Jax |
| 34. | *Chad Henne JAC at Hou Note: Lost the starting QB job battle to Bortles. |
| 35. | Bryce Petty NYJ at Buf |
| 36. | Cody Kessler CLE vs. Pit Note: Beat out by DeShone Kizer for the starting gig. Not even the backup - behind Chris Hogan on the depth chart. |
| 37. | *Christian Hackenberg NYJ at Buf Note: Threw two pick-sixes in the third preseason game, might begin the season as the third QB. |
| 38. | *Andrew Luck IND at LAR Note: (Shoulder) Not expected to be ready for Week 1 - officially ruled out Monday. Still no timetable for Luck to return to practice, though he is close to completing a strengthening program for his shoulder. Could be out several weeks. |
Running Backs
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at Det |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Cle Note: Officially signed his Franchise Tag contract on Monday and began practicing after holding out for the duration of training camp and the preseason. |
| 3. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Chi |
| 4. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. NYJ Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday, no longer on the injury list.*** |
| 5. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG Note: Suspension pending results of appeal, and potentially the NFLPA's injunction filing. Suspension upheld, but because the NFLPA's filing is still pending, he's allowed to play this week. ***Granted the TRO, could now end up playing all season, though it's still possible for the case to be resolved in November or December.*** |
| 6. | Melvin Gordon LAC at Den |
| 7. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Oak Note: ***Appears to be over the hamstring injury that bothered him during the preseason.*** |
| 8. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Ind |
| 9. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. Atl |
| 10. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Car |
| 11. | Kareem Hunt KC at NE |
| 12. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. NO |
| 13. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Hou Note: (Foot) No longer listed on the Jaguars' injury report. |
| 14. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Pit |
| 15. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Ten |
| 16. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Jax |
| 17. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at SF |
| 18. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Sea |
| 19. | Mark Ingram NO at Min |
| 20. | *Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Ari Note: Listed as a 'co-starting' running back along with Theo Riddick. ***No Zach Zenner this week, which increases his goal line carry possibilities.*** |
| 21. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Buf |
| 22. | Paul Perkins NYG at Dal |
| 23. | Terrance West BAL at Cin |
| 24. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. KC |
| 25. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. LAC |
| 26. | Rob Kelley WAS vs. Phi |
| 27. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. Pit |
| 28. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at SF |
| 29. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. Bal Note: Officially listed as third on the Bengals' depth chart, though he's still expected to get significant work. |
| 30. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Chi |
| 31. | *Eddie Lacy SEA at GB Note: ***My best guess as to who will start and get the majority of the snaps for the Seahawks this week.*** |
| 32. | Matt Forte NYJ at Buf |
| 33. | *Danny Woodhead BAL at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Returned to practice over the weekend. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 34. | LeGarrette Blount PHI at Was Note: Still listed atop the Eagles depth chart despite a rumor suggesting that he'd be cut. |
| 35. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Ari |
| 36. | James White NE vs. KC |
| 37. | Jamaal Charles DEN vs. LAC |
| 38. | *Jeremy Hill CIN vs. Bal Note: Officially listed as the Bengals' starter, which is exactly how it played out in the preseason. |
| 39. | Frank Gore IND at LAR |
| 40. | Adrian Peterson NO at Min |
| 41. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal |
| 42. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Oak |
| 43. | Darren Sproles PHI at Was |
| 44. | Chris Thompson WAS vs. Phi |
| 45. | Shane Vereen NYG at Dal |
| 46. | *C.J. Prosise SEA at GB Note: (Groin) Pronounced ready to go for Week 1, and Rawls is a little behind him. |
| 47. | *Wendell Smallwood PHI at Was Note: Will begin the season as the Eagles' primary kick returner and will be in their RB committee. But he won't get goal line carries and he won't be the primary receiving back, so I'm having a hard time seeing where the value will be initially. |
| 48. | *James Conner PIT at Cle Note: Conner and Terrell Watson are the only two backups on the Steelers roster behind Bell. Could get more work than usual in Week 1, given how long it took Bell to report. |
| 49. | *Thomas Rawls SEA at GB Note: (Ankle) Status for Week 1 still 'undetermined.' Listed as the first-string running back ahead of Lacy on the initial depth chart, was a full practice participant Wednesday. ***Still a game-time decision despite practicing every day this week.*** |
| 50. | Tarik Cohen CHI vs. Atl |
| 51. | Charcandrick West KC at NE |
| 52. | *Jalen Richard OAK at Ten Note: Listed ahead of DeAndre Washington on the Raiders' depth chart. |
| 53. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. NYG Note: Downgraded with Elliott allowed to play this week. |
| 54. | Marlon Mack IND at LAR |
| 55. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. KC Note: 'Ready to go' for Thursday's opener. |
| 56. | Alvin Kamara NO at Min |
| 57. | Samaje Perine WAS vs. Phi |
| 58. | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. NO |
| 59. | Jamaal Williams GB vs. Sea |
| 60. | Latavius Murray MIN vs. NO |
| 61. | DeAndre Washington OAK at Ten |
| 62. | Chris Carson SEA at GB |
| 63. | Robert Turbin IND at LAR |
| 64. | Dion Lewis NE vs. KC |
| 65. | Devontae Booker DEN vs. LAC |
| 66. | *Aaron Jones GB vs. Sea Note: Third-string behind Jamaal Williams. |
| 67. | De'Angelo Henderson DEN vs. LAC |
| 68. | Javorius Allen BAL at Cin |
| 69. | Wayne Gallman NYG at Dal |
| 70. | Kerwynn Williams ARZ at Det |
| 71. | *Joe Banyard BUF vs. NYJ Note: The Bills are using a committee of Banyard, Mike Tolbert and Taiwan Jones to back up LeSean McCoy. |
| 72. | Alfred Morris DAL vs. NYG |
| 73. | Matt Breida SF vs. Car Note: The surprise backup after the Niners waived Tim Hightower and placed Joe Williams on IR. The Niners did sign Jeremy McNichols to their practice squad as a potential threat someday. |
| 74. | Mike Tolbert BUF vs. NYJ |
| 75. | *D'Onta Foreman HOU vs. Jax Note: Dealing with a leg injury and might not be able to play this week. Held out of practice on Monday. Meanwhile, Alfred Blue (ankle) is expected to miss several weeks, making Tyler Ervin the backup to Lamar Miller. (Groin) Full practice Wednesday. |
| 76. | *T.J. Yeldon JAC at Hou Note: (Hamstring) Limited practice Thursday. ***Could be held out to make sure his hamstring fully heals.*** |
| 77. | *Donnel Pumphrey PHI at Was Note: (Head) Will be inactive in Week 1 and perhaps beyond. |
Wide Receivers
| 1. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cle |
| 2. | Julio Jones ATL at Chi |
| 3. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal |
| 4. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. KC |
| 5. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. NYG |
| 6. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Sea |
| 7. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 8. | Doug Baldwin SEA at GB |
| 9. | Terrelle Pryor WAS vs. Phi |
| 10. | Michael Thomas NO at Min |
| 11. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. Ind |
| 12. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Jax Note: Injured his hand in Week 1 of the preseason and didn't play the remainder of the preseason, but should be ready for Week 1. ***Removed from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 13. | Allen Robinson JAC at Hou |
| 14. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. LAC Note: Injured his groin in the third preseason game, wasn't present at Monday's practice. (Hamstring) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 15. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at Was |
| 16. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. LAC |
| 17. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Ten |
| 18. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Cle |
| 19. | Tyreek Hill KC at NE |
| 20. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Ari Note: ***Will Tate get shadowed by Patrick Patterson? How much will that cut down on his targets?*** |
| 21. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. NO |
| 22. | Keenan Allen LAC at Den |
| 23. | *Brandon Marshall NYG at Dal Note: Hurt his shoulder in the third preseason game, but was able to practice over the last week. |
| 24. | Davante Adams GB vs. Sea |
| 25. | T.Y. Hilton IND at LAR |
| 26. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR at SF |
| 27. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Det |
| 28. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. NO |
| 29. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Sea |
| 30. | John Brown ARZ at Det |
| 31. | *Tyrell Williams LAC at Den Note: (Groin) No longer on the Chargers' injury report. |
| 32. | *Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Phi Note: (Hip Flexor) Limited in practice Thursday. ***Active Sunday despite limited practices this week.*** |
| 33. | Pierre Garcon SF vs. Car |
| 34. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Oak |
| 35. | Jeremy Maclin BAL at Cin |
| 36. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. Pit |
| 37. | *Eric Decker TEN vs. Oak Note: (Ankle) Would have been healthy enough to play the final preseason game if it were a real game, should be good to go for Week 1. |
| 38. | *Jordan Matthews BUF vs. NYJ Note: (Chest) Still hasn't been cleared to play since his training camp injury, though he has made progress. Officially cleared to play, fully practicing now. |
| 39. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Dal |
| 40. | Kevin White CHI vs. Atl |
| 41. | *Donte Moncrief IND at LAR Note: Dealt with a shoulder injury in the preseason but is no longer on the injury report. |
| 42. | Chris Hogan NE vs. KC |
| 43. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Hou Note: (Ankle) No longer on the Jaguars' injury report. |
| 44. | Paul Richardson SEA at GB |
| 45. | *Corey Davis TEN vs. Oak Note: Davis will be used in 'specific situations' in Week 1 against Oakland. It's not a surprise to see that the rookie who missed a decent chunk of the preseason will be limited in his first game. |
| 46. | *Breshad Perriman BAL at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Confident that he'll be ready for Week 1 despite missing most of the preseason. |
| 47. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Ari |
| 48. | Kenny Britt CLE vs. Pit |
| 49. | Mike Wallace BAL at Cin |
| 50. | *Kenny Golladay DET vs. Ari Note: (Ankle) Limited during Thursday's practice. ***Limited all week, but is active this week.*** |
| 51. | Ted Ginn NO at Min |
| 52. | Zay Jones BUF vs. NYJ |
| 53. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. NYG |
| 54. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at GB Note: (Leg) Full participant in Wednesday's practice, but listed behind Richardson on the depth chart. ***Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 55. | Taylor Gabriel ATL at Chi |
| 56. | Marquise Goodwin SF vs. Car |
| 57. | Robert Woods LA vs. Ind |
| 58. | Robby Anderson NYJ at Buf |
| 59. | Tavon Austin LA vs. Ind |
| 60. | Kendall Wright CHI vs. Atl |
| 61. | *Braxton Miller HOU vs. Jax Note: Dealing with an ankle injury, but with Will Fuller (collarbone) and Jaelen Strong (suspension) out, Miller could be the Texans' second receiver. |
| 62. | Nelson Agholor PHI at Was |
| 63. | Devin Funchess CAR at SF |
| 64. | Brandon LaFell CIN vs. Bal |
| 65. | J.J. Nelson ARZ at Det |
| 66. | Mohamed Sanu ATL at Chi |
| 67. | Torrey Smith PHI at Was |
| 68. | *Cooper Kupp LA vs. Ind Note: (Groin) Not on the Rams' injury report. |
| 69. | Jaron Brown ARZ at Det |
| 70. | Chris Conley KC at NE |
| 71. | ArDarius Stewart NYJ at Buf |
| 72. | Tyler Boyd CIN vs. Bal |
| 73. | Danny Amendola NE vs. KC |
| 74. | *Curtis Samuel CAR at SF Note: ***(Ankle) Listed as questionable but expected to play.*** |
| 75. | Brandon Coleman NO at Min |
| 76. | Kamar Aiken IND at LAR |
| 77. | Travis Benjamin LAC at Den |
| 78. | Phillip Dorsett NE vs. KC |
| 79. | Jermaine Kearse NYJ at Buf |
| 80. | Andre Holmes BUF vs. NYJ |
| 81. | Josh Doctson WAS vs. Phi |
| 82. | *Allen Hurns JAC at Hou Note: Dropped to fifth on the Jaguars' depth chart. |
| 83. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Dal Note: Beckham (ankle) hasn't practiced since getting hurt in the third preseason game, including missing a practice on Monday. Hasn't yet practiced with the team, did individual drills on Wednesday and Thursday. NFL.com's Ian Rapaport suggested it would be an uphill battle for him to play Sunday night, but didn't quote any Giants team sources. ***Officially a game-time decision, but the Giants are operating as if he won't play.*** |
| 84. | *John Ross CIN vs. Bal Note: Injured his knee in the final preseason game - missed practice Monday. Limited practice Thursday, unlikely to make his debut in Week 1. ***Officially inactive.*** |
| 85. | *Mike Williams LAC at Den Note: (Back) Removed from the PUP list but not expected to be ready anytime soon. |
| 86. | *Willie Snead NO at Min Note: Suspended for the first three games due to a DUI arrest. |
| 87. | *Dede Westbrook JAC at Hou Note: ***Placed on IR with a core muscle injury.*** |
| 88. | *Malcolm Mitchell NE vs. KC Note: (Knee) Limited at Monday's practice. Reportedly headed to the IR, which would explain why the Pats traded for Phillip Dorsett. |
Tight Ends
| 1. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. KC |
| 2. | *Travis Kelce KC at NE Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Monday, but coach Andy Reid later dismissed any concerns over it. |
| 3. | Jimmy Graham SEA at GB |
| 4. | Greg Olsen CAR at SF |
| 5. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Phi Note: ***Still dealing with pain in his big toe - it could be fractured.*** |
| 6. | Zach Ertz PHI at Was |
| 7. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Practiced Monday after missing the last two preseason games. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 8. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. NO |
| 9. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Oak |
| 10. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Sea |
| 11. | Hunter Henry LAC at Den |
| 12. | Coby Fleener NO at Min |
| 13. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) No longer on the Lions' injury report. |
| 14. | Jack Doyle IND at LAR Note: Doyle's competition at TE for the Colts, Erik Swoope, is out for the year with a knee injury. |
| 15. | Jason Witten DAL vs. NYG |
| 16. | *Evan Engram NYG at Dal Note: ***Bumping up a little to account for ODB's likely absence.*** |
| 17. | Charles Clay BUF vs. NYJ |
| 18. | *C.J. Fiedorowicz HOU vs. Jax Note: No longer in the concussion protocol. |
| 19. | Austin Hooper ATL at Chi |
| 20. | *Vance McDonald PIT at Cle Note: Late trade to the Steelers adds to his value if he can pick up the offense readily. |
| 21. | Zach Miller CHI vs. Atl |
| 22. | Jared Cook OAK at Ten |
| 23. | Vernon Davis WAS vs. Phi |
| 24. | Seth DeValve CLE vs. Pit |
| 25. | Dwayne Allen NE vs. KC |
| 26. | *George Kittle SF vs. Car Note: The Niners' starter following the McDonald trade. Limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Garrett Celek would start if Kittle cannot go. ***Listed as questionable.*** |
| 27. | David Njoku CLE vs. Pit |
| 28. | *Eric Tomlinson NYJ at Buf Note: Listed as the starter while Seferian-Jenkins is suspended. |
| 29. | Virgil Green DEN vs. LAC |
| 30. | Tyler Higbee LA vs. Ind |
| 31. | Jermaine Gresham ARZ at Det |
| 32. | Antonio Gates LAC at Den |
| 33. | Mychal Rivera JAC at Hou |
| 34. | Maxx Williams BAL at Cin |
| 35. | *Austin Seferian-Jenkins NYJ at Buf Note: Suspended for the first two games of the season. |
Flex (RB/WR/TE)
| 1. | David Johnson ARZ at Det |
| 2. | Le'Veon Bell PIT at Cle Note: Officially signed his Franchise Tag contract on Monday and began practicing after holding out for the duration of training camp and the preseason. |
| 3. | Antonio Brown PIT at Cle |
| 4. | Julio Jones ATL at Chi |
| 5. | Devonta Freeman ATL at Chi |
| 6. | A.J. Green CIN vs. Bal |
| 7. | *LeSean McCoy BUF vs. NYJ Note: Sat out practice Thursday with an illness. ***Full practice Friday, no longer on the injury list.*** |
| 8. | *Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs. NYG Note: Suspension pending results of appeal, and potentially the NFLPA's injunction filing. Suspension upheld, but because the NFLPA's filing is still pending, he's allowed to play this week. ***Granted the TRO, could now end up playing all season, though it's still possible for the case to be resolved in November or December.*** |
| 9. | Rob Gronkowski NE vs. KC |
| 10. | Brandin Cooks NE vs. KC |
| 11. | Melvin Gordon LAC at Den |
| 12. | *DeMarco Murray TEN vs. Oak Note: ***Appears to be over the hamstring injury that bothered him during the preseason.*** |
| 13. | Todd Gurley LA vs. Ind |
| 14. | *Odell Beckham NYG at Dal Note: Beckham (ankle) hasn't practiced since getting hurt in the third preseason game, including missing a practice on Monday. Hasn't yet practiced with the team, did individual drills on Wednesday and Thursday. NFL.com's Ian Rapaport suggested it would be an uphill battle for him to play Sunday night, but didn't quote any Giants team sources. ***Officially a game-time decision, but the Giants are operating as if he won't play.*** |
| 15. | Dez Bryant DAL vs. NYG |
| 16. | Jordy Nelson GB vs. Sea |
| 17. | Jordan Howard CHI vs. Atl |
| 18. | Carlos Hyde SF vs. Car |
| 19. | *Amari Cooper OAK at Ten Note: (Knee) Limited at Wednesday's practice. |
| 20. | Doug Baldwin SEA at GB |
| 21. | Terrelle Pryor WAS vs. Phi |
| 22. | *Travis Kelce KC at NE Note: (Calf) Limited at practice Monday, but coach Andy Reid later dismissed any concerns over it. |
| 23. | Christian McCaffrey CAR at SF |
| 24. | Kareem Hunt KC at NE |
| 25. | Dalvin Cook MIN vs. NO |
| 26. | Michael Thomas NO at Min |
| 27. | Sammy Watkins LA vs. Ind |
| 28. | Jimmy Graham SEA at GB |
| 29. | *Leonard Fournette JAC at Hou Note: (Foot) No longer listed on the Jaguars' injury report. |
| 30. | Ty Montgomery GB vs. Sea |
| 31. | Bilal Powell NYJ at Buf |
| 32. | *DeAndre Hopkins HOU vs. Jax Note: Injured his hand in Week 1 of the preseason and didn't play the remainder of the preseason, but should be ready for Week 1. ***Removed from the injury list Friday.*** |
| 33. | Allen Robinson JAC at Hou |
| 34. | Keenan Allen LAC at Den |
| 35. | *Golden Tate DET vs. Ari Note: ***Will Tate get shadowed by Patrick Patterson? How much will that cut down on his targets?*** |
| 36. | Davante Adams GB vs. Sea |
| 37. | Greg Olsen CAR at SF |
| 38. | *Jordan Reed WAS vs. Phi Note: ***Still dealing with pain in his big toe - it could be fractured.*** |
| 39. | Isaiah Crowell CLE vs. Pit |
| 40. | Marshawn Lynch OAK at Ten |
| 41. | Lamar Miller HOU vs. Jax |
| 42. | Duke Johnson CLE vs. Pit |
| 43. | Tevin Coleman ATL at Chi |
| 44. | *Danny Woodhead BAL at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Returned to practice over the weekend. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 45. | *Demaryius Thomas DEN vs. LAC Note: Injured his groin in the third preseason game, wasn't present at Monday's practice. (Hamstring) Full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| 46. | Alshon Jeffery PHI at Was |
| 47. | Emmanuel Sanders DEN vs. LAC |
| 48. | Michael Crabtree OAK at Ten |
| 49. | Martavis Bryant PIT at Cle |
| 50. | Tyreek Hill KC at NE |
| 51. | Stefon Diggs MIN vs. NO |
| 52. | T.Y. Hilton IND at LAR |
| 53. | Mark Ingram NO at Min |
| 54. | Paul Perkins NYG at Dal |
| 55. | Terrance West BAL at Cin |
| 56. | C.J. Anderson DEN vs. LAC |
| 57. | Theo Riddick DET vs. Ari |
| 58. | Kelvin Benjamin CAR at SF |
| 59. | Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at Det |
| 60. | Zach Ertz PHI at Was |
| 61. | *Tyler Eifert CIN vs. Bal Note: (Knee) Practiced Monday after missing the last two preseason games. Full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| 62. | Adam Thielen MIN vs. NO |
| 63. | *Tyrell Williams LAC at Den Note: (Groin) No longer on the Chargers' injury report. |
| 64. | *Jamison Crowder WAS vs. Phi Note: (Hip Flexor) Limited in practice Thursday. ***Active Sunday despite limited practices this week.*** |
| 65. | Matt Forte NYJ at Buf |
| 66. | James White NE vs. KC |
| 67. | Rob Kelley WAS vs. Phi |
| 68. | *Joe Mixon CIN vs. Bal Note: Officially listed as third on the Bengals' depth chart, though he's still expected to get significant work. |
| 69. | Mike Gillislee NE vs. KC |
| 70. | *Ameer Abdullah DET vs. Ari Note: Listed as a 'co-starting' running back along with Theo Riddick. ***No Zach Zenner this week, which increases his goal line carry possibilities.*** |
| 71. | John Brown ARZ at Det |
| 72. | Pierre Garcon SF vs. Car |
| 73. | Randall Cobb GB vs. Sea |
| 74. | Rishard Matthews TEN vs. Oak |
| 75. | Jeremy Maclin BAL at Cin |
| 76. | Corey Coleman CLE vs. Pit |
| 77. | Kyle Rudolph MIN vs. NO |
| 78. | Delanie Walker TEN vs. Oak |
| 79. | Martellus Bennett GB vs. Sea |
| 80. | LeGarrette Blount PHI at Was Note: Still listed atop the Eagles depth chart despite a rumor suggesting that he'd be cut. |
| 81. | Jonathan Stewart CAR at SF |
| 82. | *Eric Decker TEN vs. Oak Note: (Ankle) Would have been healthy enough to play the final preseason game if it were a real game, should be good to go for Week 1. |
| 83. | *Jordan Matthews BUF vs. NYJ Note: (Chest) Still hasn't been cleared to play since his training camp injury, though he has made progress. Officially cleared to play, fully practicing now. |
| 84. | *Brandon Marshall NYG at Dal Note: Hurt his shoulder in the third preseason game, but was able to practice over the last week. |
| 85. | Kevin White CHI vs. Atl |
| 86. | *Donte Moncrief IND at LAR Note: Dealt with a shoulder injury in the preseason but is no longer on the injury report. |
| 87. | Chris Hogan NE vs. KC |
| 88. | Hunter Henry LAC at Den |
| 89. | Coby Fleener NO at Min |
| 90. | *Corey Davis TEN vs. Oak Note: Davis will be used in 'specific situations' in Week 1 against Oakland. It's not a surprise to see that the rookie who missed a decent chunk of the preseason will be limited in his first game. |
| 91. | *Breshad Perriman BAL at Cin Note: (Hamstring) Confident that he'll be ready for Week 1 despite missing most of the preseason. |
| 92. | Marvin Jones DET vs. Ari |
| 93. | Kenny Britt CLE vs. Pit |
| 94. | Frank Gore IND at LAR |
| 95. | *C.J. Prosise SEA at GB Note: (Groin) Pronounced ready to go for Week 1, and Rawls is a little behind him. |
| 96. | Darren Sproles PHI at Was |
| 97. | Giovani Bernard CIN vs. Bal |
| 98. | Derrick Henry TEN vs. Oak |
| 99. | Chris Thompson WAS vs. Phi |
| 100. | Shane Vereen NYG at Dal |
| 101. | *Rex Burkhead NE vs. KC Note: 'Ready to go' for Thursday's opener. |
| 102. | *Marqise Lee JAC at Hou Note: (Ankle) No longer on the Jaguars' injury report. |
| 103. | *Tyler Lockett SEA at GB Note: (Leg) Full participant in Wednesday's practice, but listed behind Richardson on the depth chart. ***Officially listed as questionable, but expected to play.*** |
| 104. | Mike Wallace BAL at Cin |
| 105. | *Kenny Golladay DET vs. Ari Note: (Ankle) Limited during Thursday's practice. ***Limited all week, but is active this week.*** |
| 106. | Ted Ginn NO at Min |
| 107. | Sterling Shepard NYG at Dal |
| 108. | Zay Jones BUF vs. NYJ |
| 109. | Cole Beasley DAL vs. NYG |
| 110. | *Eric Ebron DET vs. Ari Note: (Hamstring) No longer on the Lions' injury report. |
| 111. | Jack Doyle IND at LAR Note: Doyle's competition at TE for the Colts, Erik Swoope, is out for the year with a knee injury. |
| 112. | *Darren McFadden DAL vs. NYG Note: Downgraded with Elliott allowed to play this week. |
Kickers
| 1. | Justin Tucker BAL at Cin |
| 2. | Stephen Gostkowski NE vs. KC |
| 3. | Matt Bryant ATL at Chi |
| 4. | Dan Bailey DAL vs. NYG |
| 5. | Dustin Hopkins WAS vs. Phi |
| 6. | Mason Crosby GB vs. Sea |
| 7. | *Younghoe Koo LAC at Den Note: Beat out Josh Lambo for the Chargers' starting job. |
| 8. | Chris Boswell PIT at Cle |
| 9. | Graham Gano CAR at SF |
| 10. | Greg Zuerlein LA vs. Ind |
| 11. | Ryan Succop TEN vs. Oak |
| 12. | Phil Dawson ARZ at Det |
| 13. | Caleb Sturgis PHI at Was |
| 14. | Blair Walsh SEA at GB |
| 15. | Brandon McManus DEN vs. LAC |
| 16. | *Cairo Santos KC at NE Note: Held off Sam Ficken to retain the Chiefs' starting job. |
| 17. | *Giorgio Tavecchio OAK at Ten Note: ***Signed to replace Sebastian Janikowski for now.*** |
| 18. | *Randy Bullock CIN vs. Bal Note: Won the starting kicking battle for the Bengals, though rookie Jake Elliott remains on the practice squad. |
| 19. | *Aldrick Rosas NYG at Dal Note: Beat out Mike Nugent for the Giants' starting gig. |
| 20. | Wil Lutz NO at Min |
| 21. | Stephen Hauschka BUF vs. NYJ |
| 22. | *Adam Vinatieri IND at LAR Note: I'm giving Vinatieri a significant downgrade due to Luck being out. |
| 23. | Matt Prater DET vs. Ari |
| 24. | Jason Myers JAC at Hou |
| 25. | *Connor Barth CHI vs. Atl Note: Held off Roberto Aguayo for the starting job. |
| 26. | *Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. Jax Note: Beat out Nick Novak for the starting job. |
| 27. | Kai Forbath MIN vs. NO |
| 28. | Robbie Gould SF vs. Car |
| 29. | Zane Gonzalez CLE vs. Pit |
| 30. | *Chandler Catanzaro NYJ at Buf Note: Had a bad preseason but still won the starting job for the Jets over Ross Martin. |
| 31. | *Sebastian Janikowski OAK at Ten Note: Might be at risk of being cut due to concerns about his back, plus unwillingness to restructure contract. This might all be a ploy to get him to renegotiate, however. Contract reworked, all is well. ***Placed on IR (likely to return) due to the injured disc in his back, will miss at least eight weeks.*** |
Defenses
| 1. | Houston Texans vs. Jax |
| 2. | Denver Broncos vs. LAC |
| 3. | Arizona Cardinals at Det |
| 4. | *Buffalo Bills vs. NYJ Note: Really good streaming option for this week against the Jets. This will be a recording all season long. |
| 5. | New England Patriots vs. KC |
| 6. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cle Note: Great early schedule, as Jerry Donabedian points out in this week's Streaming Defenses article. |
| 7. | *Los Angeles Rams vs. Ind Note: Aaron Donald is still holding out. But the Rams are at home facing the Colts without Andrew Luck. Donald's holdout continues, though Sean McVay hasn't yet ruled him out in case it gets resolved. |
| 8. | Seattle Seahawks at GB |
| 9. | New York Giants at Dal |
| 10. | Minnesota Vikings vs. NO |
| 11. | Los Angeles Chargers at Den |
| 12. | Carolina Panthers at SF |
| 13. | Atlanta Falcons at Chi |
| 14. | Philadelphia Eagles at Was |
| 15. | Jacksonville Jaguars at Hou |
| 16. | New York Jets at Buf Note: Could be a decent streaming option, but I fear that the weight of an awful offense is going to drag down this unit, putting them on the field constantly. |
| 17. | *Cincinnati Bengals vs. Bal Note: The Bengals will be without Adam Jones and Vontaze Burfict (suspensions), and starting safety Shawn Williams (dislocated elbow). But they'll also face a Baltimore offense that didn't have Joe Flacco (back) all preseason. |
| 18. | Green Bay Packers vs. Sea |
| 19. | Tennessee Titans vs. Oak |
| 20. | *Kansas City Chiefs at NE Note: It's tough to reach on a defense in your draft and then not want to use them in Week 1, but that's where you have to be with the Chiefs. |
| 21. | New Orleans Saints at Min |
| 22. | Washington Redskins vs. Phi |
| 23. | Baltimore Ravens at Cin |
| 24. | Detroit Lions vs. Ari |
| 25. | Dallas Cowboys vs. NYG |
| 26. | Cleveland Browns vs. Pit Note: Maybe I'm early on this, but I don't think that the Browns' defense will be that bad. Myles Garrett is out multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain, so maybe the Browns' defense will be that bad after all. |
| 27. | Oakland Raiders at Ten |
| 28. | *Indianapolis Colts at LAR Note: Vontae Davis (groin) will be out multiple weeks. |
| 29. | San Francisco 49ers vs. Car |
| 30. | Chicago Bears vs. Atl |
