Fantasy Football Rankings Week 8: Weekly Value Meter

Week 8 fantasy football rankings and projections. Get expert position-by-position picks for QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K and DEF to build winning lineups.

Updated on October 23, 2025 8:08PM EST

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 8: Weekly Value Meter

By:

Jeff Erickson

Updated on October 23, 2025 8:08PM EST

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Thursday Update complete

Week 8 - Bye Weeks - AZ, DET, JAX, LAR, LV, SEA.

No London Game!

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 fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

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

Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all

Thursday Update complete

Week 8 - Bye Weeks - AZ, DET, JAX, LAR, LV, SEA.

No London Game!

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

These are the fantasy football rankings I use when I make my start/sit decisions. Please consult the rankings first before asking "Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Bryce Young?"

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

Each week after Week 1, the first set of rankings will be posted late on Tuesday night. I will then do a set of updates before kickoff on Thursday, and again before kickoff on Sunday morning.

When setting your lineups, make sure to refer to the NFL inactives to ensure all of your players are set to receive snaps.

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

Quarterbacks

1.	Patrick Mahomes KC vs. WAS
2.	Josh Allen BUF at CAR
3.	Dak Prescott DAL at DEN
4.	Jalen Hurts PHI vs. NYG
5.	Lamar Jackson BAL vs. CHI Note: Jackson (hamstring) didn't participate in Monday's first practice after the bye, but the hope is still there that he'll start this week and we'll know more after Wednesday's practice. The line (BAL -6.5) certainly implies that he'll play. Jackson was limited on Wednesday and was also limited on Thursday.*
6.	*Bo Nix DEN vs. DAL Note: Nix was having an awful first three quarters against the Giants, but then turned in a monster fourth quarter with two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns.
7.	Caleb Williams CHI at BAL
8.	Daniel Jones IND vs. TEN
9.	*Drake Maye NE vs. CLE Note: Maye completed a whopping 93 percent of his passes in the win over the Titans.
10.	Justin Herbert LAC vs. MIN Note: Herbert gets LT Joe Alt back this week.*
11.	Baker Mayfield TB at NO Note: Mayfield struggled through his worst game of the season, missing multiple times on downfield throws with open receivers, perhaps due to the Lions' pass rush. Mayfield (knee) was limited Wednesday, but a full participant on Thursday.*
12.	Jaxson Dart NYG at PHI
13.	Jordan Love GB at PIT
14.	Joe Flacco CIN vs. NYJ
15.	Michael Penix ATL vs. MIA Note: Penix is day-to-day with a bone bruise in his foot/ankle. We'll find out more after Wednesday's practice whether Penix can go, or if we'll see Kirk Cousins. Penix has been limited through the first two practices of the week.*
16.	Aaron Rodgers PIT vs. GB
17.	*Carson Wentz MIN at LAC Note: Wentz will be the starter again this week, and J.J. McCarthy will be the emergency No. 3 quarterback again Thursday night.
18.	Mac Jones SF at HOU
19.	*Cam Ward TEN at IND Note: Ward was effective early against the Pats, but his fumble-six at the start of the third quarter effectively sealed the game.
20.	Marcus Mariota WAS at KC Note: Mariota filled in capably when Jayden Daniels was hurt earlier this year, but he poured gasoline on the fire against the Cowboys, throwing a pick-six under pressure after coming in for Daniels in the third quarter. It's possible he could start Monday night against the Chiefs. Mariota will get the start, with Daniels already ruled out.*
21.	Tyrod Taylor NYJ at CIN Note: The Jets haven't made it official yet, but Taylor is likely to start this week after replacing Justin Fields in the third quarter last week. Taylor (knee) has been limited for the first two days of practice this week. Meanwhile, Aaron Glenn said that he won't name a starter before Sunday.*
22.	*Spencer Rattler NO vs. TB Note: Rattler needed the dreaded vote of confidence of committing four turnovers against the Bears. Previously, he had thrown just one interception.
23.	*C.J. Stroud HOU vs. SF Note: Stroud and the Texans reverted to form once they faced a real pass rush again. It didn't help that Nico Collins suffered a concussion in the second half. Houston hosts the Niners this week.
24.	*Tua Tagovailoa MIA at ATL Note: Tagovailoa will get another start this week despite getting benched in favor of Quinn Ewers last week at Cleveland.
25.	*Andy Dalton CAR vs. BUF Note: Dalton will start at least this week due to Bryce Young's high-ankle sprain.
26.	Dillon Gabriel CLE at NE
27.	Brock Purdy SF at HOU Note: The Niners will continue to monitor Purdy (toe) this week, but it'll be 'a stretch' that he can play in Week 8 against the Texans. Purdy was limited in practice Wednesday, but is 'steadily getting better every week.'*
28.	Justin Fields NYJ at CIN Note: It's not great when the owner is throwing shade in your direction as the starting quarterback, but that's where we are with the Jets and Fields. He was benched for Tyrod Taylor last week and Taylor is likely to start this week. Coach Aaron Glenn said that he wouldn't name a starter until Sunday.*
29.	Kirk Cousins ATL vs. MIA
30.	Cooper Rush BAL vs. CHI
31.	*Quinn Ewers MIA at ATL Note: Ewers and Zach Wilson will compete for the backup job this week behind Tua Tagovailoa. Ewers was the backup last week and saw some game action after Tagovailoa threw his third interception.
32.	Bryce Young CAR vs. BUF Note: Young suffered a high-ankle sprain in the win over the Jets and will miss at least Week 8. Andy Dalton will start. Young is officially day-to-day, but we already know that Dalton is starting.*
33.	Jayden Daniels WAS at KC Note: Daniels struggled even before his hamstring injury, and while he was not helped by the Commanders' B-Team receivers, he was also off. His hamstring injury isn't considered significant, but that doesn't mean he's in the clear for Monday night against the Chiefs. Daniels has been ruled out for Monday night.*
34.	*J.J. McCarthy MIN at LAC Note: McCarthy will be the emergency No. 3 quarterback again Thursday night.
35.	Jared Goff DET at
36.	Sam Darnold SEA at
37.	Matthew Stafford LA at
38.	Geno Smith LV at
39.	Trevor Lawrence JAC at
40.	Jacoby Brissett ARZ at
41.	Kyler Murray ARZ at

Running Backs

1.	Bijan Robinson ATL vs. MIA
2.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TEN
3.	Christian McCaffrey SF at HOU
4.	De'Von Achane MIA at ATL
5.	Quinshon Judkins CLE at NE
6.	James Cook BUF at CAR
7.	Josh Jacobs GB at PIT Note: Jacobs (calf) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
8.	Saquon Barkley PHI vs. NYG
9.	Derrick Henry BAL vs. CHI
10.	Javonte Williams DAL at DEN
11.	*Rico Dowdle CAR vs. BUF Note: Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard alternated possessions in the win over the Jets. Dowdle was far more effective, but Hubbard drew the first drive.
12.	Cam Skattebo NYG at PHI
13.	D'Andre Swift CHI at BAL Note: Swift (groin) sat out practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday.*
14.	J.K. Dobbins DEN vs. DAL
15.	Breece Hall NYJ at CIN Note: Hall (knee) remained a limited participant Thursday after having the same level of activity Wednesday.*
16.	Jaylen Warren PIT vs. GB
17.	Rachaad White TB at NO
18.	Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS at KC
19.	Jordan Mason MIN at LAC
20.	*Isiah Pacheco KC vs. WAS Note: Pacheco was the feature back early on for the Chiefs over Kareem Hunt, even getting work at the goal line, where he cashed in his first rushing touchdown of the season. He faces a Commanders team that has been crushed on the ground the last two weeks.
21.	Chase Brown CIN vs. NYJ
22.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB Note: Kamara (ankle) has been limited in practice again so far this week.*
23.	*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. CLE Note: Stevenson dominated the Patriots' RB workload against the Titans.
24.	*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. BUF Note: Hubbard and Rico Dowdle alternated possessions, and Dowdle outperformed Hubbard, though Hubbard drew the start.
25.	Tony Pollard TEN at IND
26.	Kimani Vidal LAC vs. MIN
27.	Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. MIA Note: I really like the matchup and game flow potential for Allgeier this week, but he's been limited in practice so far with hip and knee issues.*
28.	*Woody Marks HOU vs. SF Note: Marks couldn't get going in the running game (10-15-0), but a late receiving touchdown bailed out those who started him.
29.	*Kyle Monangai CHI at BAL Note: Monangai looked fantastic in the win over the Saints, rushing 13 times for 81 yards and a score.
30.	RJ Harvey DEN vs. DAL
31.	TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. CLE Note: Henderson didn't even get any work in garbage time against the Titans, netting just two touches the entire day. Coordinator Josh McDaniels said that Henderson's lack of activity last week was 'circumstantial' and his snap share should increase again.*
32.	Nick Chubb HOU vs. SF
33.	Emanuel Wilson GB at PIT
34.	Aaron Jones MIN at LAC Note: Jones (hamstring) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, thus allowing him to practice, after the Vikings declined to do so on Monday. There's a chance he plays on Thursday night. Jones officially was activated from the IR in time for Thursday's game.*
35.	Isaiah Davis NYJ at CIN Note: Davis could see an uptick in activity of work this week, with Breece Hall (knee) limited in practice and potentially on the trade block.*
36.	Kareem Hunt KC vs. WAS Note: Hunt (knee) did not practice Thursday.*
37.	Ray Davis BUF at CAR
38.	Kenneth Gainwell PIT vs. GB
39.	Sean Tucker TB at NO
40.	Tyrone Tracy NYG at PHI
41.	Tyjae Spears TEN at IND
42.	Ollie Gordon MIA at ATL
43.	Justice Hill BAL vs. CHI
44.	Jeremy McNichols WAS at KC
45.	Jerome Ford CLE at NE
46.	Chris Brooks GB at PIT
47.	Chris Rodriguez WAS at KC
48.	Brian Robinson SF at HOU
49.	*Devin Neal NO vs. TB Note: Neal is now next man up for the Saints as the backup to Alvin Kamara, with Kendre Miller out for the season.
50.	Trevor Etienne CAR vs. BUF
51.	Ty Johnson BUF at CAR
52.	Devin Singletary NYG at PHI
53.	*Brashard Smith KC vs. WAS Note: Smith had 14 carries and five catches in the blowout win over the Raiders, and not quite all of his work came in mop-up time.
54.	Samaje Perine CIN vs. NYJ
55.	Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. CHI
56.	Jaydon Blue DAL at DEN
57.	Dylan Sampson CLE at NE
58.	Will Shipley PHI vs. NYG
59.	Kaleb Johnson PIT vs. GB
60.	DJ Giddens IND vs. TEN
61.	Tahj Brooks CIN vs. NYJ
62.	Bucky Irving TB at NO Note: Irving (foot) will not return this week.*
63.	*Zavier Scott MIN at LAC Note: Scott (wrist) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
64.	Hassan Haskins LAC vs. MIN Note: Haskins (hamstring) has been a non-participant in the first two practices of the week. If Haskins can't go, Nyheim Hines or Trayveon Williams would be next in line to back up Kimani Vidal. Officially ruled out for Thursday.*
65.	*Kendre Miller NO vs. TB Note: Miller tore his ACL early in the loss to the Bears and is out for the season.
66.	Jahmyr Gibbs DET at
67.	Kyren Williams LA at
68.	Ashton Jeanty LV at
69.	Kenneth Walker SEA at
70.	Travis Etienne JAC at
71.	David Montgomery DET at
72.	Bam Knight ARZ at
73.	Zach Charbonnet SEA at
74.	Michael Carter ARZ at
75.	Bhayshul Tuten JAC at
76.	Blake Corum LA at
77.	LeQuint Allen JAC at
78.	Emari Demercado ARZ at
79.	Raheem Mostert LV at

Wide Receivers

1.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. NYJ
2.	Justin Jefferson MIN at LAC
3.	*Rashee Rice KC vs. WAS Note: The Chiefs were true to their word and got Rice involved early and often, if not for many yards. But seven catches and two touchdowns will do nicely.
4.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at DEN
5.	Drake London ATL vs. MIA
6.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. DAL
7.	Ladd McConkey LAC vs. MIN
8.	George Pickens DAL at DEN
9.	DK Metcalf PIT vs. GB
10.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG
11.	Chris Olave NO vs. TB Note: Olave (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.*
12.	A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown (hamstring) hasn't yet practiced this week. He was spotted working out on the side on Thursday.*
13.	Rome Odunze CHI at BAL
14.	Michael Pittman IND vs. TEN
15.	Romeo Doubs GB at PIT
16.	Emeka Egbuka TB at NO Note: Egbuka (hamstring) was able to play on Monday night, despite initially being pronounced as unlikely to play. Egbuka sat out Wednesday's walk-through, but upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.*
17.	Jordan Addison MIN at LAC
18.	*Tee Higgins CIN vs. NYJ Note: Joe Flacco saved the season for Tee Higgins.
19.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. MIN
20.	Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. BUF
21.	Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PHI
22.	Terry McLaurin WAS at KC Note: McLaurin (quad) is on track to practice this week; he did have a limited practice on Wednesday last week. The Commanders play on Monday night. McLaurin fully practiced Thursday.*
23.	Zay Flowers BAL vs. CHI
24.	Jaylen Waddle MIA at ATL Note: Waddle (hamstring/rest) was limited on Thursday.*
25.	Stefon Diggs NE vs. CLE Note: Diggs (chest) has been limited so far this week in practice.*
26.	Khalil Shakir BUF at CAR
27.	Kayshon Boutte NE vs. CLE
28.	Xavier Worthy KC vs. WAS
29.	Keon Coleman BUF at CAR
30.	Deebo Samuel WAS at KC Note: Samuel (heel) fully practiced on Thursday.*
31.	Troy Franklin DEN vs. DAL
32.	Hollywood Brown KC vs. WAS
33.	*Tez Johnson TB at NO Note: Johnson made a couple of nice moves on his touchdown reception, ending up with four catches on nine targets for 58 yards. He was open on at least two other targets where Baker Mayfield just missed him, including once in the end zone.
34.	Quentin Johnston LAC vs. MIN
35.	DJ Moore CHI at BAL Note: Moore (hip) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
36.	Alec Pierce IND vs. TEN Note: I'm assuming Josh Downs will be back this week, so I'm moving Pierce down about 10 spots.*
37.	Elic Ayomanor TEN at IND
38.	Sterling Shepard TB at NO
39.	Kendrick Bourne SF at HOU
40.	Jerry Jeudy CLE at NE Note: Jeudy (knee) sat out Wednesday but upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.*
41.	Rashid Shaheed NO vs. TB
42.	Marvin Mims DEN vs. DAL
43.	Matthew Golden GB at PIT
44.	*Calvin Austin PIT vs. GB Note: The Steelers are optimistic that Austin (shoulder) can return Sunday night.
45.	*Jaylin Noel HOU vs. SF Note: Noel was the more productive of the two Texans rookies with Christian Kirk (hamstring) out. He caught four of his seven targets for 77 yards.
46.	Luther Burden CHI at BAL
47.	Xavier Legette CAR vs. BUF
48.	Jauan Jennings SF at HOU
49.	Rashod Bateman BAL vs. CHI
50.	DeAndre Hopkins BAL vs. CHI Note: Hopkins sat out practice Thursday with an illness.*
51.	JuJu Smith-Schuster KC vs. WAS
52.	Malik Washington MIA at ATL
53.	Jalen Nailor MIN at LAC
54.	Chris Moore WAS at KC
55.	*Jayden Higgins HOU vs. SF Note: Higgins had only three targets Monday night and didn't have a catch.
56.	*Chimere Dike TEN at IND Note: Dike stepped up with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) out, catching four passes for 70 yards.
57.	DeMario Douglas NE vs. CLE
58.	Darnell Mooney ATL vs. MIA Note: Mooney (hamstring) has been limited in practice the first two days this week.*
59.	Tyquan Thornton KC vs. WAS
60.	Tre' Harris LAC vs. MIN
61.	*Luke McCaffrey WAS at KC Note: Targeted just twice in the loss to the Cowboys. After all, when you can keep throwing it to Robbie Chosen, why bother with your somewhat touted wideouts like McCaffrey and Lane?
62.	KaVontae Turpin DAL at DEN
63.	Jaylin Lane WAS at KC
64.	Jalen Coker CAR vs. BUF
65.	Jalin Hyatt NYG at PHI
66.	Josh Reynolds NYJ at CIN
67.	Kameron Johnson TB at NO
68.	Olamide Zaccheaus CHI at BAL
69.	*Adonai Mitchell IND vs. TEN Note: Mitchell played only five snaps despite Josh Downs sitting out with a concussion.
70.	Josh Downs IND vs. TEN Note: Downs (concussion) fully practiced Thursday, which is the last step before getting cleared by an independent neurologist from the concussion protocol.*
71.	Nico Collins HOU vs. SF Note: Collins suffered a concussion late on Monday night in the loss to the Seahawks. Collins hasn't been able to practice yet this week.*
72.	Calvin Ridley TEN at IND Note: Ridley (hamstring) hasn't begun practicing yet.*
73.	Darius Slayton NYG at PHI Note: Slayton (hamstring) has been limited in practice so far this week.*
74.	*Chris Godwin TB at NO
75.	Ricky Pearsall SF at HOU Note: Pearsall (knee) will continue to be monitored in advance of Week 8. Pearsall hasn't been able to practice at all this week.*
76.	Christian Kirk HOU vs. SF Note: Kirk (hamstring) hasn't been able to practice yet this week.*
77.	Dontayvion Wicks GB at PIT Note: Wicks added a calf injury in the win over the Cardinals, to go with the ankle injury he had coming in. Wicks is unlikely to play this week.*
78.	Garrett Wilson NYJ at CIN Note: The Jets suggested there was a chance that Wilson (knee) could return this week, but he hasn't been able to practice yet.*
79.	Christian Watson GB at PIT Note: Watson (knee) has been limited in practice so far this week.*
80.	Joshua Palmer BUF at CAR Note: Palmer (knee/ankle) has been unable to practice so far this week.*
81.	*Mike Evans TB at NO Note: Evans suffered a broken collarbone in the loss to the Lions and will miss a good chunk of the season. He also was getting checked out for a concussion.
82.	Puka Nacua LA at
83.	Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at
84.	Davante Adams LA at
85.	Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at
86.	Brian Thomas JAC at
87.	Marvin Harrison ARZ at
88.	Jameson Williams DET at
89.	Tre Tucker LV at
90.	Cooper Kupp SEA at
91.	Travis Hunter JAC at
92.	Michael Wilson ARZ at
93.	Jakobi Meyers LV at
94.	Dyami Brown JAC at
95.	Zay Jones ARZ at
96.	Tory Horton SEA at
97.	Parker Washington JAC at

Tight Ends

1.	Tyler Warren IND vs. TEN
2.	Jake Ferguson DAL at DEN
3.	Travis Kelce KC vs. WAS
4.	Tucker Kraft GB at PIT
5.	*George Kittle SF at HOU Note: Kittle was targeted just twice in the win over the Falcons, due to the running game working so well and the Niners playing with the lead.
6.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG Note: Goedert (calf) fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday.*
7.	Oronde Gadsden LAC vs. MIN
8.	Harold Fannin CLE at NE
9.	Zach Ertz WAS at KC
10.	Hunter Henry NE vs. CLE
11.	Kyle Pitts ATL vs. MIA
12.	*Cade Otton TB at NO Note: Otton had heavy volume (7-9-65) that could have been better but for a pair of overturned catches.
13.	Dalton Kincaid BUF at CAR Note: Kincaid (oblique) has been limited in practice this week despite coming off the bye and missing the Monday night game the week before.*
14.	Mark Andrews BAL vs. CHI
15.	Theo Johnson NYG at PHI
16.	Evan Engram DEN vs. DAL
17.	*T.J. Hockenson MIN at LAC Note: Hockenson had a TD overturned in the fourth quarter last week.
18.	Dalton Schultz HOU vs. SF Note: Schultz led the Texans with nine catches for 98 yards on Monday night. Schultz (back/shoulder) has been limited in practice so far this week.*
19.	Mason Taylor NYJ at CIN Note: Taylor (quad) sat out Thursday's practice after not being listed at all on the injury report on Wednesday.*
20.	Juwan Johnson NO vs. TB Note: Johnson (neck) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
21.	*Colston Loveland CHI at BAL Note: Loveland could get more targets and snaps if Cole Kmet (back) is forced out. Keep in mind that he'll face the Bengals in Week 9, and the Bengals are the worst at covering tight ends.
22.	*Taysom Hill NO vs. TB Note: Hill could get more work this week with Kendre Miller out for the year.
23.	Pat Freiermuth PIT vs. GB
24.	Chig Okonkwo TEN at IND
25.	Noah Fant CIN vs. NYJ
26.	Dawson Knox BUF at CAR
27.	Jonnu Smith PIT vs. GB
28.	Tommy Tremble CAR vs. BUF
29.	Noah Gray KC vs. WAS
30.	Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. BUF
31.	Cole Kmet CHI at BAL Note: Kmet left last week with a back injury. Kmet has been unable to practice so far this week.*
32.	Darren Waller MIA at ATL Note: Waller suffered a strained pectoral in the loss to the Browns and is week-to-week. Waller has been placed on IR. His potential replacement, Julian Hill, has missed the first two practices of the week with an ankle injury.*
33.	David Njoku CLE at NE Note: Njoku (knee) remains day-to-day after missing Week 7. Njoku (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.*
34.	Trey McBride ARZ at
35.	Brock Bowers LV at
36.	Sam LaPorta DET at
37.	AJ Barner SEA at
38.	Hunter Long JAC at
39.	Michael Mayer LV at
40.	Elijah Arroyo SEA at
41.	Tyler Higbee LA at

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.	Bijan Robinson ATL vs. MIA
2.	Jonathan Taylor IND vs. TEN
3.	Christian McCaffrey SF at HOU
4.	Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs. NYJ
5.	Justin Jefferson MIN at LAC
6.	De'Von Achane MIA at ATL
7.	Quinshon Judkins CLE at NE
8.	James Cook BUF at CAR
9.	Josh Jacobs GB at PIT Note: Jacobs (calf) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
10.	*Rashee Rice KC vs. WAS Note: The Chiefs were true to their word and got Rice involved early and often, if not for many yards. But seven catches and two touchdowns will do nicely.
11.	CeeDee Lamb DAL at DEN
12.	Saquon Barkley PHI vs. NYG
13.	Drake London ATL vs. MIA
14.	Derrick Henry BAL vs. CHI
15.	Courtland Sutton DEN vs. DAL
16.	Ladd McConkey LAC vs. MIN
17.	A.J. Brown PHI vs. NYG Note: Brown (hamstring) hasn't yet practiced this week. He was spotted working out on the side on Thursday.*
18.	Javonte Williams DAL at DEN
19.	*Rico Dowdle CAR vs. BUF Note: Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard alternated possessions in the win over the Jets. Dowdle was far more effective, but Hubbard drew the first drive.
20.	Cam Skattebo NYG at PHI
21.	D'Andre Swift CHI at BAL Note: Swift (groin) sat out practice Wednesday and had a limited practice Thursday.*
22.	J.K. Dobbins DEN vs. DAL
23.	Breece Hall NYJ at CIN Note: Hall (knee) remained a limited participant Thursday after having the same level of activity Wednesday.*
24.	Chris Olave NO vs. TB Note: Olave (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.*
25.	Tyler Warren IND vs. TEN
26.	George Pickens DAL at DEN
27.	Jaylen Warren PIT vs. GB
28.	Rachaad White TB at NO
29.	DK Metcalf PIT vs. GB
30.	DeVonta Smith PHI vs. NYG
31.	Rome Odunze CHI at BAL
32.	Michael Pittman IND vs. TEN
33.	Romeo Doubs GB at PIT
34.	Emeka Egbuka TB at NO Note: Egbuka (hamstring) was able to play on Monday night, despite initially being pronounced as unlikely to play. Egbuka sat out Wednesday's walk-through, but upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.*
35.	Jordan Addison MIN at LAC
36.	*Tee Higgins CIN vs. NYJ Note: Joe Flacco saved the season for Tee Higgins.
37.	Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS at KC
38.	Jordan Mason MIN at LAC
39.	*Isiah Pacheco KC vs. WAS Note: Pacheco was the feature back early on for the Chiefs over Kareem Hunt, even getting work at the goal line, where he cashed in his first rushing touchdown of the season. He faces a Commanders team that has been crushed on the ground the last two weeks.
40.	Jake Ferguson DAL at DEN
41.	Keenan Allen LAC vs. MIN
42.	Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. BUF
43.	Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at PHI
44.	Chase Brown CIN vs. NYJ
45.	Alvin Kamara NO vs. TB Note: Kamara (ankle) has been limited in practice again so far this week.*
46.	*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. CLE Note: Stevenson dominated the Patriots' RB workload against the Titans.
47.	Zay Flowers BAL vs. CHI
48.	Stefon Diggs NE vs. CLE Note: Diggs (chest) has been limited so far this week in practice.*
49.	Jaylen Waddle MIA at ATL Note: Waddle (hamstring/rest) was limited on Thursday.*
50.	*Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. BUF Note: Hubbard and Rico Dowdle alternated possessions, and Dowdle outperformed Hubbard, though Hubbard drew the start.
51.	Tony Pollard TEN at IND
52.	Kimani Vidal LAC vs. MIN
53.	Khalil Shakir BUF at CAR
54.	Alec Pierce IND vs. TEN Note: I'm assuming Josh Downs will be back this week, so I'm moving Pierce down about 10 spots.*
55.	Kayshon Boutte NE vs. CLE
56.	Travis Kelce KC vs. WAS
57.	Tucker Kraft GB at PIT
58.	Xavier Worthy KC vs. WAS
59.	Keon Coleman BUF at CAR
60.	*George Kittle SF at HOU Note: Kittle was targeted just twice in the win over the Falcons, due to the running game working so well and the Niners playing with the lead.
61.	Kendrick Bourne SF at HOU
62.	Troy Franklin DEN vs. DAL
63.	Hollywood Brown KC vs. WAS
64.	*Tez Johnson TB at NO Note: Johnson made a couple of nice moves on his touchdown reception, ending up with four catches on nine targets for 58 yards. He was open on at least two other targets where Baker Mayfield just missed him, including once in the end zone.
65.	Kareem Hunt KC vs. WAS Note: Hunt (knee) did not practice Thursday.*
66.	Tyler Allgeier ATL vs. MIA Note: I really like the matchup and game flow potential for Allgeier this week, but he's been limited in practice so far with hip and knee issues.*
67.	*Woody Marks HOU vs. SF Note: Marks couldn't get going in the running game (10-15-0), but a late receiving touchdown bailed out those who started him.
68.	Quentin Johnston LAC vs. MIN
69.	DJ Moore CHI at BAL Note: Moore (hip) was limited in Thursday's practice.*
70.	*Kyle Monangai CHI at BAL Note: Monangai looked fantastic in the win over the Saints, rushing 13 times for 81 yards and a score.
71.	RJ Harvey DEN vs. DAL
72.	Elic Ayomanor TEN at IND
73.	Sterling Shepard TB at NO
74.	Dallas Goedert PHI vs. NYG Note: Goedert (calf) fully practiced Thursday after being limited Wednesday.*
75.	Dalton Kincaid BUF at CAR Note: Kincaid (oblique) has been limited in practice this week despite coming off the bye and missing the Monday night game the week before.*
76.	TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. CLE Note: Henderson didn't even get any work in garbage time against the Titans, netting just two touches the entire day. Coordinator Josh McDaniels said that Henderson's lack of activity last week was 'circumstantial' and his snap share should increase again.*
77.	Nick Chubb HOU vs. SF
78.	Jerry Jeudy CLE at NE Note: Jeudy (knee) sat out Wednesday but upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.*
79.	Rashid Shaheed NO vs. TB
80.	Marvin Mims DEN vs. DAL

Kickers

1.	Brandon Aubrey DAL at DEN
2.	Cameron Dicker LAC vs. MIN
3.	Chris Boswell PIT vs. GB
4.	Chase McLaughlin TB at NO
5.	*Jake Elliott PHI vs. NYG Note: Elliott suffered his first miss of the year in the win over the Vikings.
6.	Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU vs. SF
7.	Wil Lutz DEN vs. DAL
8.	Eddy Pineiro SF at HOU
9.	*Will Reichard MIN at LAC Note: The good news - Reichard made all five of his field goal attempts, including one from 59 yards. The bad news - the Vikings had six trips to the Red Zone and settled for five field goals.
10.	Evan McPherson CIN vs. NYJ
11.	Harrison Butker KC vs. WAS
12.	*Lucas Havrisik GB at PIT Note: Havrisik is 4-for-4 while filling in for Brandon McManus, including a 61-yarder against the Cardinals last week.
13.	Matt Gay WAS at KC
14.	Nick Folk NYJ at CIN
15.	Matt Prater BUF at CAR
16.	Tyler Loop BAL vs. CHI
17.	*Jake Moody at Note: Moody made four more field goals in relief of the injured Cairo Santos.
18.	Andy Borregales NE vs. CLE
19.	Michael Badgley IND vs. TEN
20.	Parker Romo ATL vs. MIA
21.	Ryan Fitzgerald CAR vs. BUF
22.	Riley Patterson MIA at ATL
23.	Joey Slye TEN at IND
24.	Blake Grupe NO vs. TB
25.	Andre Szmyt CLE at NE
26.	*Graham Gano NYG at PHI Note: Gano (groin) could return this week.
27.	*Brandon McManus GB at PIT
28.	*Cairo Santos CHI at BAL
29.	*Jude McAtamney at Note: McAtamney missed two extra points in the loss to the Broncos and has been cut.
30.	Jake Bates DET at
31.	Jason Myers SEA at
32.	Joshua Karty LA at
33.	Daniel Carlson LV at
34.	Chad Ryland ARZ at
35.	Cam Little JAC at

Defenses

1.	Indianapolis Colts vs. TEN
2.	New England Patriots vs. CLE
3.	*Kansas City Chiefs vs. WAS Note: This ranking presumes that the Chiefs will be up against Marcus Mariota and not Jayden Daniels.
4.	Atlanta Falcons vs. MIA
5.	*Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NO Note: Spencer Rattler turned back into a pumpkin last week, turning it over four times.
6.	*Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYG Note: I think Philly shows better against the Giants this week with Jalen Carter (heel) back.
7.	*San Francisco 49ers at HOU Note: The Niners are a sneaky stream against the sieve-like Texans' offensive line.
8.	Buffalo Bills at CAR
9.	Green Bay Packers at PIT
10.	Houston Texans vs. SF
11.	Baltimore Ravens vs. CHI
12.	Cleveland Browns at NE
13.	Minnesota Vikings at LAC
14.	Denver Broncos vs. DAL
15.	Chicago Bears at BAL
16.	Los Angeles Chargers vs. MIN
17.	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. GB
18.	*Cincinnati Bengals vs. NYJ Note: I know that Jerry Donabedian in Streaming Defenses has the Bengals higher, but I just can't do it. But maybe that's because I'm a self-hating Bengals fan.
19.	New York Giants at PHI
20.	Miami Dolphins at ATL
21.	New Orleans Saints vs. TB
22.	Carolina Panthers vs. BUF
23.	Washington Commanders at KC
24.	New York Jets at CIN
25.	Tennessee Titans at IND
26.	Dallas Cowboys at DEN