Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Lamar Jackson, BAL |
14 |
UP2 |
|
2 |
Josh Allen, BUF |
12 |
|
rolled his ankle in Wk 5 but returned; has had back-to-back rough outings |
3 |
Jalen Hurts, PHI |
5 |
|
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
4 |
Jayden Daniels, WAS |
14 |
UP8 |
only a weak slate of opponents keeps Daniels out of Tier 1 |
5 |
Dak Prescott, DAL |
7 |
|
|
6 |
Patrick Mahomes, KC |
6 |
DN4 |
passed for a season-high 331 yds in Wk 5 but no TDs; his history keeps him this high |
7 |
Joe Burrow, CIN |
12 |
|
|
8 |
C.J. Stroud, HOU |
14 |
DN5 |
it feels like HOU’s offense doesn’t need to lean as heavily on Stroud as DAL/CIN do on their QBs |
9 |
Kyler Murray, ARI |
11 |
|
|
10 |
Jordan Love, GB |
10 |
|
when that offense clicks, it’ll be one of the best in the NFL |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
11 |
Brock Purdy, SF |
9 |
|
has had 1 legit QB1 fantasy performance in 5 games |
12 |
Anthony Richardson, IND |
14 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ an oblique injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
13 |
Jared Goff, DET |
5 |
|
|
14 |
Baker Mayfield, TB |
11 |
|
throwing a lot of TDs, but where are the yards? |
15 |
Kirk Cousins, ATL |
12 |
UP19 |
while it’s only one game, you saw what ATL is capable of in Wk 5 |
16 |
Geno Smith, SEA |
10 |
|
|
17 |
Sam Darnold, MIN |
6 |
DN13 |
|
18 |
Caleb Williams, CHI |
7 |
|
|
19 |
Aaron Rodgers, NYJ |
12 |
DN17 |
looking banged up and old |
20 |
Justin Fields, PIT |
9 |
|
after back-to-back losses, does Tomlin consider going to Wilson? |
21 |
Tua Tagovailoa, MIA |
6 |
|
on IR w/ a concussion; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8 |
22 |
Daniel Jones, NYG |
11 |
UP24 |
played well w/o Nabers in Wk 5; he has 2 TDs in 3 of his last 4 games |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
23 |
Matthew Stafford, LAR |
6 |
|
|
24 |
Trevor Lawrence, JAC |
12 |
|
finally had a big game, but I need to see more to move him out of Tier 4 |
25 |
Bo Nix, DEN |
14 |
UP29 |
|
27 |
Derek Carr, NO |
12 |
|
suffered an oblique injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
28 |
Justin Herbert, LAC |
5 |
|
|
26 |
Andy Dalton, CAR |
11 |
DN25 |
got pulled late but will start in Wk 6 |
29 |
Deshaun Watson, CLE |
10 |
|
that whole offense looks broken |
30 |
Drake Maye, NE |
14 |
|
|
31 |
Will Levis, TEN |
5 |
|
suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 4; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
32 |
Gardner Minshew, LVR |
10 |
|
was removed from a game for the second time this season |
33 |
Russell Wilson, PIT |
9 |
|
missed 5 gms w/ a calf injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
34 |
Tyler Huntley, MIA |
6 |
|
|
35 |
Jacoby Brissett, NE |
14 |
|
his time has to be running out |
36 |
Joe Flacco, IND |
14 |
|
every time he plays he puts up numbers |
Running backs |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Saquon Barkley, PHI |
5 |
|
|
2 |
Kyren Williams, LAR |
6 |
UP4 |
I have concerns about his durability, but he’s held up so far and has produced |
3 |
Jonathan Taylor, IND |
14 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
4 |
Derrick Henry, BAL |
14 |
UP7 |
|
5 |
Bijan Robinson, ATL |
12 |
|
ATL has had no offensive balance the last 2 games; if it continues, Robinson will drop |
6 |
Alvin Kamara, NO |
12 |
|
|
7 |
Breece Hall, NYJ |
12 |
DN2 |
an explosive playmaker that’s not making any explosive plays |
8 |
Jahmyr Gibbs, DET |
5 |
|
|
9 |
Josh Jacobs, GB |
10 |
|
he’s really effective in that offense, he just needs more touches |
10 |
Aaron Jones, MIN |
6 |
|
suffered a hip injury in Wk 5; the team is on Bye in Wk 6 |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
11 |
Kenneth Walker III, SEA |
10 |
|
he ran for 3 TDs in Wk 4 and only gets 5 carries in Wk 5?!? |
12 |
James Cook, BUF |
12 |
|
|
13 |
James Conner, ARI |
11 |
|
|
14 |
Brian Robinson Jr., WAS |
14 |
|
only carried 7 times in Wk 5 while dealing w/ a knee issue but scored 2 TDs |
15 |
Joe Mixon, HOU |
14 |
DN12 |
missed 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
16 |
Jordan Mason, SF |
9 |
|
|
17 |
De’Von Achane, MIA |
6 |
DN16 |
suffered a concussion in Wk 5; the team is on Bye in Wk 6 |
18 |
David Montgomery, DET |
5 |
|
|
19 |
Christian McCaffrey, SF |
9 |
|
on IR w/ Achilles tendonitis; reports suggest he could return later in October |
20 |
D’Andre Swift, CHI |
7 |
UP24 |
|
21 |
Rhamondre Stevenson, NE |
14 |
DN17 |
did not start in Wk 5 for fumbling issues but still saw more work than Gibson |
22 |
J.K. Dobbins, LAC |
5 |
|
|
23 |
Tony Pollard, TEN |
5 |
|
|
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
24 |
Najee Harris, PIT |
9 |
|
|
25 |
Devin Singletary, NYG |
11 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
26 |
Rachaad White, TB |
11 |
|
had 56 of his 66 total yds on one run |
27 |
Travis Etienne, JAC |
12 |
DN22 |
12 touches in Wk 5 compared to 14 for Tank Bigsby |
28 |
Javonte Williams, DEN |
14 |
UP33 |
|
29 |
Zamir White, LVR |
10 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
30 |
Chuba Hubbard, CAR |
11 |
UP34 |
|
31 |
Rico Dowdle, DAL |
7 |
UP39 |
22 touches in Wk 5; he’s clearly RB1 at this point |
32 |
Bucky Irving, TB |
11 |
|
had a critical late fumble vs ATL; we’ll see if there’s any carryover |
33 |
Kareem Hunt, KC |
6 |
UP41 |
got 27 of the 32 RB carries in Wk 5 |
34 |
Zack Moss, CIN |
12 |
DN28 |
|
35 |
Braelon Allen, NYJ |
12 |
|
|
36 |
Chase Brown, CIN |
12 |
UP38 |
he looks more dynamic than Moss, but is he cut out for more than a part-time role? |
37 |
Tyjae Spears, TEN |
5 |
|
|
38 |
Raheem Mostert, MIA |
6 |
UP44 |
returned after missing 3 gms w/ a chest injury |
39 |
Austin Ekeler, WAS |
14 |
|
returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion |
40 |
Jerome Ford, CLE |
10 |
|
|
41 |
Tank Bigsby, JAC |
12 |
UP57 |
two big games in a row; is he overtaking Etienne for lead back duties? |
42 |
Antonio Gibson, NE |
14 |
|
why isn’t he more involved in the passing game for NE? |
43 |
Zach Charbonnet, SEA |
10 |
|
|
44 |
Justice Hill, BAL |
14 |
|
|
45 |
Jaylen Warren, PIT |
9 |
|
missed 2 gms w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
46 |
Jonathon Brooks, CAR |
11 |
|
on the PUP/NFI list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return |
47 |
Gus Edwards, LAC |
5 |
|
|
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
48 |
Isiah Pacheco, KC |
6 |
DN35 |
on IR w/ a leg injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8, but his return date is uncertain |
49 |
Nick Chubb, CLE |
10 |
UP52 |
on PUP w/ a knee injury; he’s been designated to return, team has until Oct. 23 to activate him |
50 |
Tyler Allgeier, ATL |
12 |
|
|
51 |
Trey Benson, ARI |
11 |
|
zero touches in Wk 5 |
52 |
Ty Chandler, MIN |
6 |
UP55 |
could be in line for a lot of work if Aaron Jones (hip) misses time |
53 |
Emanuel Wilson, GB |
6 |
|
|
54 |
Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG |
11 |
UP59 |
posted a 18-129-0 line w/ Singletary (groin) out; we’ll see if that leads to anything moving forward |
55 |
Roschon Johnson, CHI |
7 |
UP60 |
ladies and gentlemen, we may have ourselves a touchdown vulture |
56 |
Alexander Mattison, LVR |
10 |
|
|
57 |
Jaylen Wright, MIA |
6 |
UP58 |
ran effectively in Wk 5, but what’s his role when Achane/Mostert are both available? |
58 |
Ezekiel Elliott, DAL |
7 |
DN51 |
has fallen well behind Dowdle in DAL |
59 |
Blake Corum, LAR |
6 |
UP61 |
worked ahead of Ronnie Rivers in Wk 5 |
60 |
Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN |
14 |
|
|
61 |
Ray Davis, BUF |
12 |
DN56 |
no carries in Wk 5 while Ty Johnson had 3 |
62 |
Trey Sermon, IND |
14 |
UP70 |
63 yds and a TD filling in for Taylor in Wk 5 |
63 |
Miles Sanders, CAR |
11 |
|
|
64 |
Carson Steele, KC |
6 |
DN54 |
|
65 |
Dameon Pierce, HOU |
14 |
|
missed 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
66 |
MarShawn Lloyd, GB |
10 |
|
on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 7 |
67 |
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC |
6 |
NR |
|
68 |
Kendre Miller, NO |
12 |
|
on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return |
69 |
D’Onta Foreman, CLE |
10 |
|
|
70 |
Jeremy McNichols, WAS |
14 |
NR |
|
Wide receivers |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Ja’Marr Chase, CIN |
12 |
UP4 |
elite talent, elite QB, and a stud WR opposite him |
2 |
Justin Jefferson, MIN |
6 |
|
|
3 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET |
5 |
|
|
4 |
CeeDee Lamb, DAL |
7 |
DN1 |
|
5 |
A.J. Brown, PHI |
5 |
|
missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
6 |
Malik Nabers, NYG |
11 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
7 |
Nico Collins, HOU |
14 |
|
suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
8 |
Tyreek Hill, MIA |
6 |
|
|
9 |
DK Metcalf, SEA |
10 |
DN8 |
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
10 |
Mike Evans, TB |
11 |
|
yardage totals aren’t great; hard to argue w/ 5 TDs, though |
11 |
Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI |
11 |
DN9 |
|
12 |
Cooper Kupp, LAR |
6 |
|
missed 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; he could return in Wk 7 |
13 |
Davante Adams, LVR |
10 |
|
missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD — has requested a trade from LV |
14 |
Drake London, ATL |
12 |
|
had a huge game in Wk 5; there’s WR1 upside here, just needs more consistency |
15 |
Jayden Reed, GB |
10 |
|
|
16 |
Garrett Wilson, NYJ |
12 |
UP19 |
had easily his best game of the year in Wk 5 |
17 |
Chris Olave, NO |
12 |
DN14 |
|
18 |
Puka Nacua, LAR |
6 |
|
on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 7 |
19 |
DJ Moore, CHI |
7 |
UP25 |
|
20 |
Deebo Samuel, SF |
9 |
DN17 |
barely involved in Wk 5 |
21 |
DeVonta Smith, PHI |
5 |
|
DNP in Wk 4 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
22 |
Stefon Diggs, HOU |
14 |
|
|
23 |
Tee Higgins, CIN |
12 |
UP29 |
starting to look like the player he was before injuries ruined him last year |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
24 |
Brandon Aiyuk, SF |
9 |
|
looked like the Aiyuk of 2023 for the first time this season |
25 |
Terry McLaurin, WAS |
14 |
UP30 |
|
26 |
Michael Pittman Jr., IND |
14 |
|
|
27 |
Chris Godwin, TB |
11 |
DN21 |
has cooled off a bit after a fast start |
28 |
Zay Flowers, BAL |
14 |
|
topped 100 yds in Wk 5; we’ll see if the BAL offense has more balance in the weeks ahead |
29 |
George Pickens, PIT |
9 |
DN23 |
|
30 |
Jameson Williams, DET |
5 |
|
|
31 |
Brian Thomas Jr., JAC |
12 |
UP43 |
he’s emerged as JAC’s most dangerous WR |
32 |
Xavier Worthy, KC |
6 |
DN27 |
|
33 |
Jaylen Waddle, MIA |
6 |
|
|
34 |
Rashid Shaheed, NO |
12 |
UP37 |
|
35 |
Jordan Addison, MIN |
6 |
DN28 |
there was a whiff of the old Darnold in Wk 5, that’d be concerning for any WR not named Jefferson |
36 |
Tank Dell, HOU |
14 |
UP39 |
returned after missing 1 gm w/ a chest injury |
37 |
Amari Cooper, CLE |
10 |
|
|
38 |
Jakobi Meyers, LVR |
10 |
UP42 |
set to become WR1 in LV when/if Adams is traded |
39 |
Khalil Shakir, BUF |
12 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
40 |
Diontae Johnson, CAR |
11 |
|
|
41 |
Darnell Mooney, ATL |
12 |
UP51 |
has 330 yds through 5 games; he had 414 w/ CHI all last season |
42 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA |
10 |
DN36 |
scored his first TD in Wk 5, but those yardage numbers remain a concern |
43 |
Christian Kirk, JAC |
12 |
UP49 |
numbers have gone up the past 3 games after a slow start |
44 |
Calvin Ridley, TEN |
5 |
|
|
45 |
Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG |
11 |
|
interesting that w/ Nabers out, it was Slayton who worked as WR1 |
46 |
Dontayvion Wicks, GB |
10 |
DN40 |
keeps getting open… keeps dropping the ball… |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
47 |
Courtland Sutton, DEN |
14 |
|
|
48 |
DeAndre Hopkins, TEN |
5 |
|
|
49 |
Tyler Lockett, SEA |
10 |
UP53 |
|
50 |
Christian Watson, GB |
10 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
51 |
Rome Odunze, CHI |
7 |
DN44 |
|
52 |
Ladd McConkey, LAC |
5 |
|
|
53 |
Josh Downs, IND |
14 |
UP61 |
love his talent, not sure what his role is when Richardson is healthy |
54 |
Keenan Allen, CHI |
7 |
DN50 |
|
55 |
Keon Coleman, BUF |
12 |
|
|
56 |
Michael Wilson, ARI |
11 |
UP63 |
|
57 |
Alec Pierce, IND |
14 |
UP68 |
averaging an incredible 28.3 YPC but with limited chances |
58 |
Gabe Davis, JAC |
12 |
|
|
59 |
Romeo Doubs, GB |
10 |
DN55 |
suspended in Wk 5 for detrimental conduct; he’s expected to return in Wk 6 |
60 |
DeMario Douglas, NE |
14 |
UP66 |
|
61 |
JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC |
6 |
NR |
had a 7-130-0 line in Wk 5; he could be the high volume WR in KC barring a move |
62 |
Andrei Iosivas, CIN |
12 |
|
|
63 |
Jerry Jeudy, CLE |
10 |
DN54 |
what a depressing offense |
64 |
Jalen Tolbert, DAL |
7 |
UP73 |
led DAL in receptions (7), yards (87), and targets (10) in Wk 5 |
65 |
Quentin Johnston, LAC |
5 |
|
|
66 |
Mike Williams, NYJ |
12 |
DN57 |
the expectation is his role will expand as he gets healthy, but that offense looks shaky |
67 |
Brandin Cooks, DAL |
7 |
|
DNP in Wk 5 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
68 |
Darius Slayton, NYG |
11 |
UP75 |
had an 8-122-1 line w/ Nabers out in Wk 5 |
69 |
Ja’Lynn Polk, NE |
14 |
|
|
70 |
Allen Lazard, NYJ |
12 |
UP74 |
|
71 |
Jalen Nailor, MIN |
6 |
DN65 |
one catch in his last 2 games |
72 |
Juaun Jennings, SF |
9 |
DN58 |
|
73 |
Tutu Atwell, LAR |
6 |
|
playing well, but he could be on borrowed time w/ Kupp close to returning |
74 |
Rashod Bateman, BAL |
14 |
|
|
75 |
Adam Thielen, CAR |
11 |
|
on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8 |
76 |
Jordan Whittington, LAR |
6 |
NR |
13 receptions the last 2 gms; like Atwell, it’s hard to project his value w/ Kupp and Nacua out |
77 |
Xavier Legette, CAR |
11 |
|
|
78 |
Tre Tucker, LVR |
10 |
NR |
if/when Adams is dealt, Tucker could have some value |
79 |
Ricky Pearsall, SF |
9 |
|
on NFI list w/ a chest injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 5 |
80 |
Rashee Rice, KC |
6 |
DN47 |
on IR w/ a knee injury; his season may be over |
Tight ends |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Travis Kelce, KC |
6 |
|
are we back on track? |
2 |
Brock Bowers, LVR |
10 |
UP4 |
he could be the No. 1 target in LV this season |
3 |
Sam LaPorta, DET |
5 |
|
|
4 |
Trey McBride, ARI |
11 |
|
returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion |
5 |
George Kittle, SF |
9 |
|
|
6 |
Dalton Kincaid, BUF |
12 |
DN3 |
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
7 |
Jake Ferguson, DAL |
7 |
|
might be the steadiest player in that passing attack |
8 |
Dallas Goedert, PHI |
5 |
|
|
9 |
Tucker Kraft, GB |
10 |
UP17 |
his rise is real |
10 |
Evan Engram, JAC |
12 |
|
missed 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; the team is hopeful he’ll return in Wk 6 |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
11 |
Cole Kmet, CHI |
7 |
UP13 |
|
12 |
Mark Andrews, BAL |
14 |
|
|
13 |
Kyle Pitts, ATL |
12 |
|
SIGNS OF LIFE! |
14 |
David Njoku, CLE |
10 |
DN10 |
returned after missing 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; that offense looks inept |
15 |
Pat Freiermuth, PIT |
9 |
|
|
16 |
Tyler Conklin, NYJ |
12 |
|
|
17 |
Colby Parkinson, LAR |
6 |
UP26 |
25 targets over the last 3 games; he could be the new Tyler Higbee in LA |
18 |
Taysom Hill, NO |
12 |
DN15 |
DNP in Wk 5 w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
19 |
T.J. Hockenson, MIN |
6 |
|
on PUP list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return |
20 |
Cade Otton, TB |
11 |
|
|
21 |
Isaiah Likely, BAL |
14 |
UP24 |
had 2 TDs in Wk 5; there’s no consistency to his usage |
22 |
Zach Ertz, WAS |
14 |
|
targeted 8 times in Wk 5 but only 2 receptions |
23 |
Hunter Henry, NE |
14 |
|
|
24 |
Dalton Schultz, HOU |
14 |
|
|
25 |
Jonnu Smith, MIA |
6 |
UP28 |
|
26 |
Mike Gesicki, CIN |
12 |
|
|
27 |
Noah Fant, SEA |
10 |
|
|
28 |
Brenton Strange, JAC |
12 |
NR |
|
29 |
Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN |
5 |
|
|
30 |
Luke Musgrave, GB |
10 |
DN29 |
|
Defensive teams |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Minnesota Vikings |
6 |
UP7 |
they’ve beaten 4 playoff contenders, and they keep getting sacks and taking the ball away |
2 |
San Francisco 49ers |
9 |
|
|
3 |
New York Jets |
12 |
|
|
4 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
9 |
|
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
5 |
Denver Broncos |
14 |
UP11 |
perfecting the formula of how to win with a young QB |
6 |
Chicago Bears |
7 |
|
|
7 |
Green Bay Packers |
10 |
UP8 |
Xavier McKinney has more takeaways (6) through 5 games than 18 teams |
8 |
Baltimore Ravens |
14 |
DN3 |
they simply haven’t played very well this season |
9 |
New Orleans Saints |
12 |
|
|
10 |
Buffalo Bills |
12 |
DN6 |
|
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
11 |
Dallas Cowboys |
7 |
|
|
12 |
Houston Texans |
14 |
|
|
13 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
6 |
DN10 |
makes the solid plays, but not the fantasy worthy ones |
14 |
Miami Dolphins |
6 |
|
|
15 |
Los Angeles Chargers |
5 |
|
|
16 |
Cleveland Browns |
10 |
DN14 |
their season feels close to a full implosion |
17 |
Detroit Lions |
5 |
|
|
18 |
New York Giants |
11 |
NR |
leading the NFL in sacks |
19 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
5 |
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20 |
Seattle Seahawks |
10 |
DN18 |
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