NOTE: These player rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation. The scoring system is performance PPR.
There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.
Fantasy football rest of season rankings
Quarterbacks |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
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1
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Patrick Mahomes, KC |
10
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2
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Kyler Murray, ARI |
8
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not the same player when he’s not running; it’s gotta be the shoulder, right? | |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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3
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Justin Herbert, LAC |
6
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Ekeler’s return gives Herbert yet another weapon | |
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4
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Aaron Rodgers, GB |
5
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 6 |
carved up the NFL’s top red-zone D in Wk 12; has some nice matchups on tap |
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5
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Russell Wilson, SEA |
6
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 3 |
all of a sudden 2020 is starting to look a lot like 2019; a great start & a meh finish |
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6
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Josh Allen, BUF |
11
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7
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Tom Brady, TB |
13
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8 |
kinda felt like Romo was airing Brady’s grievances on Sunday |
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8
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Ben Roethlisberger, PIT |
8
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9
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Deshaun Watson, HOU |
8
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was poised to move up before Fuller’s suspension was announced | |
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10
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Lamar Jackson, BAL |
7
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on COVID list; might only miss one start due to scheduling changes | |
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11
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Matt Ryan, ATL |
10
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Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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12
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Matthew Stafford, DET |
5
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18 |
maybe a coaching chance will jump-start Stafford |
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13
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Ryan Tannehill, TEN |
4
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14
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Kirk Cousins, MIN |
7
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21 |
has played well recently when called upon; weekly value will be tough to gauge |
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15
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Drew Brees, NO |
6
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eligible to return from IR in Wk 14, but it’s unclear if he’ll be ready | |
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16
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Teddy Bridgewater, CAR |
13
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17
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Jared Goff, LAR |
9
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12 |
now has five games this season w/ zero or one TD pass |
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18
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Philip Rivers, IND |
7
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19
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Carson Wentz, PHI |
9
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15 |
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20
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Derek Carr, LVR |
6
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hard to imagine playing much worse than Carr did on Sunday | |
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21
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Andy Dalton, DAL |
10
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22
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Alex Smith, WAS |
8
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22 |
WAS wants to win w/ defense and ball control |
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23
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Mitchell Trubisky, CHI |
11
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34 |
his next four games are all extremely enticing matchups |
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24
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Cam Newton, NE |
5
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17 |
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Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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25
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Tua Tagovailoa, MIA |
7
|
21 |
missed Sunday due to a thumb injury; TBD for Wk 13 |
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26
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Baker Mayfield, CLE |
9
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27
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Taysom Hill, NO |
6
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in line to make at least one more start and maybe more; offers value w/ his legs | |
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28
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA |
7
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NR |
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29
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Nick Mullens, SF |
11
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who knows if/when Jimmy G will return this year | |
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30
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Daniel Jones, NYG |
11
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suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 12 and is likely to miss time | |
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31
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Mike Glennon, JAC |
8
|
NR |
looked competent Sunday; feels like he could start the rest of the way |
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32
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Drew Lock, DEN |
5
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missed Wk 12 on COVID list; could return in Wk 13 | |
|
33
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Sam Darnold, NYJ |
10
|
35 |
returned Sunday and should start the final five games barring injury |
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34
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Brandon Allen, CIN |
9
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NR |
he got the nod over Finley to replace Burrow |
|
35
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Gardner Minshew, JAC |
8
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26 |
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36
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Nick Foles, CHI |
11
|
33 |
I don’t see Foles returning unless Trubisky gets injured |
Running backs |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
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1
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Derrick Henry, TEN |
4
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3 |
I trust his involvement/durability more than any other RB right now |
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2
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Dalvin Cook, MIN |
7
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has really taken a beating the last three games; color me concerned | |
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3
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Nick Chubb, CLE |
9
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4
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Alvin Kamara, NO |
6
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1 |
Brees can’t return soon enough for Kamara owners |
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5
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James Robinson, JAC |
8
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8 |
gets it done no matter who else is on the field |
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6
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Aaron Jones, GB |
5
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7
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Christian McCaffrey, CAR |
13
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15 |
expected to return in Wk 14 |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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8
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Austin Ekeler, LAC |
6
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24 |
posted 129 yds on 25 touches in his first action since Oct. 4 |
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9
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Josh Jacobs, LVR |
6
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suffered a sprained ankle Sunday but could still play in Wk 13 | |
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10
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Ezekiel Elliott, DAL |
10
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6 |
we saw the return of Fumbletron on Thanksgiving |
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11
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Miles Sanders, PHI |
9
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|
12
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC |
10
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13
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Kenyan Drake, ARI |
8
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16 |
six TDs in his last six games |
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14
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Chris Carson, SEA |
6
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eased back into action on MNF after missing the previous four games | |
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15
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Antonio Gibson, WAS |
8
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18 |
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16
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Kareem Hunt, CLE |
9
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11 |
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17
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David Montgomery, CHI |
11
|
19 |
showed some explosiveness in his return from a concussion |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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18
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Todd Gurley II, ATL |
10
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12 |
DNP in Wk 12 due to a knee injury; that’s concerning given his history |
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19
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Raheem Mostert, SF |
11
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had an uneven return Sunday after missing four games w/ an ankle injury | |
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20
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Melvin Gordon III, DEN |
5
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21
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D’Andre Swift, DET |
5
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couldn’t play on Thanksgiving w/a concussion; should be back in Wk 13 | |
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22
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Damien Harris, NE |
5
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23
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James Conner, PIT |
8
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13 |
out indefinitely after testing positive for COVID; at-risk status is cause for concern |
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24
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Phillip Lindsay, DEN |
5
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sustained a minor knee injury Sunday but could play in Wk 13 | |
|
25
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Ronald Jones, TB |
13
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32 |
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26
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Zack Moss, BUF |
11
|
23 |
basically split the touches w/ Singletary in Wk 12 |
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27
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Wayne Gallman, NYG |
11
|
38 |
staking his claim to the RB1 job regardless of Freeman’s status |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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|
28
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Latavius Murray, NO |
6
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|
29
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Myles Gaskin, MIA |
7
|
35 |
returned to practice last week & is eligible to be activated off of IR |
|
30
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David Johnson, HOU |
8
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31
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Frank Gore, NYJ |
10
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37 |
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32
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Jonathan Taylor, IND |
7
|
25 |
DNP in Wk 12 on COVID list; cleared to return for Wk 13 |
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33
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Giovani Bernard, CIN |
9
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34
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J.K. Dobbins, BAL |
7
|
27 |
on COVID list but could play Wednesday |
|
35
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Duke Johnson Jr., HOU |
8
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36
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Jamaal Williams, GB |
5
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37
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Chase Edmonds, ARI |
8
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|
38
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Benny Snell Jr., PIT |
8
|
66 |
Conner’s medical history makes a longer stint on the COVID list seem possible |
|
39
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Le’Veon Bell, KC |
10
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|
40
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Devin Singletary, BUF |
11
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|
41
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Leonard Fournette, TB |
13
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33 |
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42
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Darrell Henderson, LAR |
9
|
28 |
has rushed for 52 yds in three games since LA’s bye |
|
43
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Nyheim Hines, IND |
7
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|
44
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J.D. McKissic, WAS |
8
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35 |
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|
45
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Mark Ingram, BAL |
7
|
on COVID list; like Dobbins, he has a shot to play vs PIT | |
|
46
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Cam Akers, LAR |
9
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54 |
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47
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James White, NE |
5
|
55 |
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|
48
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Salvon Ahmed, MIA |
7
|
39 |
missed Wk 12 w/ a shoulder injury; what will his role be when Gaskin returns? |
|
49
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Tony Pollard, DAL |
10
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|
50
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Brian Hill, ATL |
10
|
67 |
given Gurley’s history & ATL’s record, Hill could offer some late-season value |
|
51
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Devontae Booker, LVR |
6
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|
52
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Gus Edwards, BAL |
7
|
could be the focal point of BAL’s offense in the short term | |
|
53
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Carlos Hyde, SEA |
6
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|
54
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Alexander Mattison, MIN |
7
|
holds no value while Cook is healthy, but I’d still want him stashed on my bench | |
|
55
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Jeff Wilson, SF |
11
|
NR |
ran 12 times to Mostert’s 16 in Wk 12 |
|
56
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Boston Scott, PHI |
9
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|
57
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Malcolm Brown, LAR |
9
|
47 |
feels like the clear third back in LA right now |
|
58
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Adrian Peterson, DET |
5
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|
59
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Matt Breida, MIA |
7
|
65 |
could see work if Gaskin/Ahmed continue to deal w/ injuries |
|
60
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Mike Davis, CAR |
13
|
45 |
McCaffrey is due to return in Wk 14 |
|
61
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Sony Michel, NE |
5
|
played one snap in his Wk 12 return | |
|
62
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Joshua Kelley, LAC |
6
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|
63
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Joe Mixon, CIN |
9
|
59 |
it feels like the Burrow injury makes it less likely that Mixon returns in ’20 |
|
64
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Davonta Freeman, NYG |
11
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|
65
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Jordan Wilkins, IND |
7
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|
66
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Tevin Coleman, SF |
11
|
50 |
still dealing w/ a knee injury that has limited him to three carries since Wk 2 |
|
67
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Samaje Perine, CIN |
9
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|
68
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Jerick McKinnon, SF |
11
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|
69
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Ito Smith, ATL |
10
|
NR |
ran effectively & Gurley’s knee issue is concerning |
|
70
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A.J. Dillon, GB |
5
|
remains on the COVID list | |
Wide receivers |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
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1
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Davante Adams, GB |
5
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2
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Tyreek Hill, KC |
10
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3
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DeAndre Hopkins, ARI |
8
|
1 |
this is more about what Adams/Hill have done than what Hopkins hasn’t |
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4
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Keenan Allen, LAC |
6
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5
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DK Metcalf, SEA |
6
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6
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Stefon Diggs, BUF |
11
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7
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Julio Jones, ATL |
10
|
4 |
missed Wk 12 w/ a hamstring injury; this has been an ongoing issue in 2020 |
|
8
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Terry McLaurin, WAS |
8
|
9 |
there’s no viable secondary option in WAS to draw looks away from him |
|
9
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Calvin Ridley, ATL |
10
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|
10
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A. Robinson II, CHI |
11
|
consistently finds ways to produce | |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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|
11
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Chris Godwin, TB |
13
|
probably the steadiest option in TB | |
|
12
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Cooper Kupp, LAR |
9
|
15 |
throw out his two games vs SF this year & he’s had a WR1-type season |
|
13
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Michael Thomas, NO |
6
|
10 |
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14
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JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT |
8
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|
15
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Mike Evans, TB |
13
|
17 |
it’s pretty much end zone or bust w/ Evans |
|
16
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Amari Cooper, DAL |
10
|
20 |
he continues to function as the clear top WR in DAL |
|
17
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A.J. Brown, TEN |
4
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18
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Adam Thielen, MIN |
7
|
missed Wk 12 on the COVID list; his return date is TBD | |
|
19
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D.J. Moore, CAR |
13
|
hurt his ankle late in Wk 12; it’s unclear if he’ll be available in Wk 14 | |
|
20
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Chase Claypool, PIT |
8
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21
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Brandin Cooks, HOU |
8
|
33 |
w/ Cobb hurt & Fuller suspended, Cooks is Watson’s top available target |
|
22
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Diontae Johnson, PIT |
8
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23
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Justin Jefferson, MIN |
7
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|
24
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Tyler Lockett, SEA |
6
|
14 |
it’s Metcalf’s world & suddenly SEA isn’t airing it out as much |
|
25
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Kenny Golladay, DET |
5
|
missed his fourth straight game w/ a hip injury; has a shot to play in Wk 13 | |
|
26
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Robby Anderson, CAR |
13
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|
27
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Robert Woods, LAR |
9
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|
28
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Deebo Samuel, SF |
11
|
43 |
back from injury, Samuel was a one-man wrecking crew vs LA in Wk 12 |
|
29
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DJ Chark Jr., JAC |
8
|
DNP in Wk 12 due to a rib injury; his status for Wk 13 is TBD | |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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|
30
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DeVante Parker, MIA |
7
|
he’s much more dangerous w/ Fitzpatrick under center | |
|
31
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Cole Beasley, BUF |
11
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|
32
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CeeDee Lamb, DAL |
10
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|
33
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Corey Davis, TEN |
4
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|
34
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Jarvis Landry, CLE |
9
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42 |
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|
35
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Tyler Boyd, CIN |
9
|
28 |
tough to put much trust in CIN’s passing game the rest of the way |
|
36
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Antonio Brown, TB |
13
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|
37
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Laviska Shenault, JAC |
8
|
48 |
returned from a hamstring injury in Wk 12 |
|
38
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Curtis Samuel, CAR |
13
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|
39
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Brandon Aiyuk, SF |
11
|
36 |
missed Wk 12 on the COVID list; he could return in Wk 13 |
|
40
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Tee Higgins, CIN |
9
|
30 |
see Boyd, Tyler |
|
41
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Christian Kirk, ARI |
8
|
38 |
disappointing numbers in Wk 12 even w/ Fitzgerald out |
|
42
|
Tim Patrick, DEN |
5
|
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|
43
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Sterling Shepard, NYG |
11
|
53 |
his possession role should be a fit for Colt McCoy |
|
44
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Marvin Jones, DET |
5
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|
45
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Michael Pittman Jr., IND |
7
|
numbers weren’t there in Wk 12, but his nine targets led the WRs | |
|
46
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Jakobi Meyers, NE |
5
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|
47
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B. Perriman, NYJ |
10
|
62 |
encouraging to see him post solid numbers w/ Darnold at the helm |
|
48
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Allen Lazard, GB |
5
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|
49
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Mike Williams, LAC |
6
|
44 |
Ekeler’s return could hurt Williams’ production |
|
50
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Jerry Jeudy, DEN |
5
|
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|
51
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Jamison Crowder, NYJ |
10
|
40 |
seems to have slipped down the pecking order of late |
|
52
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Jalen Reagor, PHI |
9
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|
53
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB |
5
|
56 snaps on SNF, zero targets | |
|
54
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Darius Slayton, NYG |
11
|
41 |
inconsistent production & now uncertainty surrounding Jones’ status |
|
55
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Marquise Brown, BAL |
7
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|
56
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Emmanuel Sanders, NO |
6
|
49 |
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57
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Keke Coutee, HOU |
8
|
NR |
should slide into the WR2 role in HOU |
|
58
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T.Y. Hilton, IND |
7
|
63 |
Hilton scored his first TD since Oct. 20, 2019; it’s a step in the right direction |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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|
59
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Nelson Agholor, LVR |
6
|
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|
60
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Denzel Mims, NYJ |
10
|
69 |
another solid week from Mims |
|
61
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Josh Reynolds, LAR |
9
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|
62
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A.J. Green, CIN |
9
|
56 |
no catches in Brandon Allen’s first start |
|
63
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Mecole Hardman, KC |
10
|
failed to haul in what likely would’ve been an 80-yard TD | |
|
64
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Michael Gallup, DAL |
10
|
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|
65
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Hunter Renfrow, LVR |
6
|
72 |
|
|
66
|
Travis Fulgham, PHI |
9
|
53 |
he’s been unable to recapture the spark he had before PHI’s bye |
|
67
|
Rashard Higgins, CLE |
9
|
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|
68
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Sammy Watkins, KC |
10
|
79 |
finally returned from leg injuries in Wk 12; he can’t be relied on |
|
69
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Russell Gage, ATL |
10
|
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|
70
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Keelan Cole, JAC |
8
|
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|
71
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Damiere Byrd, NE |
5
|
NR |
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|
72
|
Darnell Mooney, CHI |
11
|
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|
73
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Preston Williams, MIA |
7
|
eligible to return from IR in Wk 13 | |
|
74
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Golden Tate, NYG |
11
|
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|
75
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Henry Ruggs III, LVR |
6
|
||
|
76
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Larry Fitzgerald, ARI |
8
|
DNP in Week 12 after landing on COVID list; his return is TBD | |
|
77
|
John Brown, BUF |
11
|
46 |
placed on IR w/ an ankle injury; eligible to return in Wk 15 |
|
78
|
Alshon Jeffery, PHI |
9
|
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|
79
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Julian Edelman, NE |
5
|
still on IR & now has been placed on the COVID list | |
|
80
|
Randall Cobb, HOU |
8
|
76 |
on IR w/ a toe injury and may not return this season |
Tight ends |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
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1
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Travis Kelce, KC |
10
|
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|
2
|
Darren Waller, LVR |
6
|
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Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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|
3
|
T.J. Hockenson, DET |
5
|
a bright spot in a tough season for DET | |
|
4
|
Hunter Henry, LAC |
6
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|
5
|
Mark Andrews, BAL |
7
|
3 |
tested positive for COVID; his return date is TBD |
|
6
|
Evan Engram, NYG |
11
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|
7
|
Rob Gronkowski, TB |
13
|
8 |
|
|
8
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Hayden Hurst, ATL |
10
|
||
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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|
9
|
Dallas Goedert, PHI |
9
|
10 |
even when Ertz returns I still expect Goedert to play a significant role |
|
10
|
Robert Tonyan, GB |
5
|
15 |
now has seven TDs this season & is getting steady looks from Rodgers |
|
11
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Noah Fant, DEN |
5
|
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|
12
|
Mike Gesicki, MIA |
7
|
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|
13
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Austin Hooper, CLE |
9
|
just six grabs in three games since returning from his appendectomy | |
|
14
|
Eric Ebron, PIT |
8
|
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|
15
|
Zach Ertz, PHI |
9
|
20 |
couldn’t go in Wk 12 but may return in Wk 13 or 14 |
|
16
|
Logan Thomas, WAS |
8
|
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|
17
|
Jonnu Smith, TEN |
4
|
||
|
18
|
Jordan Reed, SF |
11
|
22 |
durability remains a major concern |
|
19
|
Jared Cook, NO |
6
|
13 |
are we sure he’s still on the Saints? |
|
20
|
Tyler Higbee, LAR |
9
|
||
|
21
|
Dalton Schultz, DAL |
10
|
||
|
22
|
Jimmy Graham, CHI |
11
|
16 |
after a solid start to the season his numbers have really faded |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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|
23
|
Irv Smith, MIN |
7
|
didn’t play in Wk 12 due to a groin injury | |
|
24
|
Jacob Hollister, SEA |
6
|
33 |
|
|
25
|
Trey Burton, IND |
7
|
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|
26
|
Gerald Everett, LAR |
9
|
||
|
27
|
Kyle Rudolph, MIN |
7
|
NR |
getting some targets recently |
|
28
|
Cameron Brate, TB |
13
|
||
|
29
|
Darren Fells, HOU |
7
|
||
|
30
|
Jordan Akins, HOU |
7
|
35 |
|
|
31
|
Drew Sample, CIN |
9
|
||
|
32
|
David Njoku, CLE |
5
|
||
|
33
|
Tyler Eifert, JAC |
8
|
||
|
34
|
Will Dissly, SEA |
6
|
24 |
|
|
35
|
George Kittle, SF |
11
|
||
Defensive teams |
||||
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
|
1
|
Steelers |
4
|
||
|
2
|
Colts |
7
|
||
|
3
|
Ravens |
7
|
||
|
4
|
Saints |
6
|
6 |
last four opponents have averaged 7.0 ppg |
|
5
|
Rams |
9
|
||
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
||
|
6
|
Buccaneers |
13
|
what exactly was their plan against Hill? | |
|
7
|
Chiefs |
10
|
||
|
8
|
Browns |
9
|
||
|
9
|
Bears |
11
|
let’s hope Sunday night was an aberration | |
|
10
|
Dolphins |
7
|
||
|
11
|
Washington |
8
|
17 |
their ability to pressure opposing QBs is legit |
|
12
|
Giants |
11
|
||
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
||
|
13
|
Eagles |
9
|
||
|
14
|
Bills |
11
|
12 |
|
|
15
|
49ers |
11
|
||
|
16
|
Packers |
5
|
20 |
five takeaways in their last two games & an attractive closing schedule |
|
17
|
Cardinals |
8
|
||
|
18
|
Seahawks |
6
|
NR |
playing much better since Adams’ return |
|
19
|
Patriots |
5
|
||
|
20
|
Chargers |
6
|
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