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Fantasy football rest of season rankings: Week 9

Fantasy football rankings to cover the rest of the 2020 season

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
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Kyler Murray, ARI	8
4	Lamar Jackson, BAL	7		that’s seven turnovers in Jackson’s last two games vs PIT
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
5	Josh Allen, BUF	11		bad weather led to lots of running in BUF
6	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8
7	Justin Herbert, LAC	6	10	looks like mostly nice weather and bad opponents the rest of the way
8	Tom Brady, TB	13
9	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5		windy conditions and no Lazard kept his numbers down a bit
10	Drew Brees, NO	6
11	Joe Burrow, CIN	9	14	I simply feel more comfortable w/ Burrow’s high usage to create weekly upside
12	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	4
13	Matt Ryan, ATL	10	9	five times in six games Ryan has thrown for 1 TD or fewer
14	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
15	Jared Goff, LAR	9		final numbers don’t tell the story of how shaky Goff was vs MIA
16	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
17	Carson Wentz, PHI	9	15	Wentz was pretty terrible on SNF; we’ll see if the week off helps in PHI
18	Derek Carr, LVR	6
19	Philip Rivers, IND	7	23	he seems to have righted the ship after a terrible start to 2020
20	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13
21	Cam Newton, NE	5	18	we gotta be getting close to NE playing Stidham just to see what they have
22	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
23	Gardner Minshew, JAC	8	20	already ruled out for Wk 9 w/ a thumb injury; there’s no timetable for a return
24	Andy Dalton, DAL	10	26	missed Wk 8 w/ a concussion but is expected back for Wk 9
25	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7
26	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	7		did almost nothing in his first start
27	Daniel Jones, NYG	11		how many deep throws did he miss on Monday night?
28	Kyle Allen, WAS	8
29	Drew Lock, DEN	5		we’ll see if that second-half comeback jumpstarts DEN’s offense
30	Nick Foles, CHI	11
31	Nick Mullens, SF	11	NR	Mullens will start Thursday
32	Sam Darnold, NYJ	10
33	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11	26	re-injured his ankle Sunday and is out indefinitely
34	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11
35	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	7
36	Jake Luton, JAC	8	NR	Luton is set to start for Minshew in Wk 9 and possibly beyond
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6		in a game where CHI knew Kamara was NO’s only weapon he still got 163 yds
2	Derrick Henry, TEN	4
3	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7		were it not for durability issues I’d rank Cook ahead of Henry
4	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13	12	he should return this Sunday vs KC
5	Aaron Jones, GB	5		missed a second straight game w/ a calf injury and could miss TNF as well
6	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Joe Mixon, CIN	9		second straight DNP w/ a foot injury but seems likely to return after CIN’s bye
8	James Conner, PIT	8	10
9	Miles Sanders, PHI	9		knee injury has kept him out since Wk 6; PHI is on bye so he could be back in Wk 10
10	James Robinson, JAC	8	13
11	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6	14
12	Chris Carson, SEA	6		Carson missed Wk 8 due to a foot injury and is uncertain for Wk 9
13	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10	9	CEH and Bell both had just nine touches on Sunday
14	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10
15	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9	11	Chubb could return after CLE’s bye
16	David Montgomery, CHI	11
17	Nick Chubb, CLE	9		he’s top 10 as soon as he’s back in action
18	Myles Gaskin, MIA	7	21	bumped up a tier as MIA is likely to run more w/ Tua at QB
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
19	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9	23	knocked out of Wk 8 w/ a thigh injury; he has the bye week to heal up
20	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7	16	couldn’t get it going Sunday, but I’m not writing him off just yet
21	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	5	18
22	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8		Drake is expected to miss a game or two w/ an ankle injury
23	David Johnson, HOU	8
24	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	5
25	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8
26	Austin Ekeler, LAC	6	20	if LA keeps losing they could elect to play it safer w/ Ekeler
27	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	7	39	he’s averaging 6.7 YPC this year, can we please get him the ball more?
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
28	Devin Singletary, BUF	11	24	he & Moss split 28 carries right down the middle
29	Ronald Jones, TB	13	25
30	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11		missed MNF w/ an ankle injury; his availability for Wk 9 is TBD
31	Latavius Murray, NO	6
32	Zack Moss, BUF	11	44	it wouldn’t surprise me if he overtook Singletary
33	Raheem Mostert, SF	11
34	Le’Veon Bell, KC	10		that LeVeon Bell Revenge Game thing sure fell flat
35	Justin Jackson, LAC	6	51	logged 21 touches to Kelley’s eight in Wk 8
36	Leonard Fournette, TB	13	41
37	D’Andre Swift, DET	5
38	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
39	Damien Harris, NE	5	43	why isn’t Harris getting the ball more?
40	Jamaal Williams, GB	5		topped 100 total yds again w/ Jones out
41	Mark Ingram, BAL	7	28	missed Wk 8 due to an ankle injury; it’s unclear when he’ll return
42	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7	35	as long as Cook is healthy, Mattison is a nonfactor
43	Adrian Peterson, DET	5
44	Frank Gore, NYJ	10
45	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6		Hyde didn’t play in Wk 8 w/ a hamstring injury
46	JaMycal Hasty, SF	11	57
47	James White, NE	5	42	can White trade himself to TB?
48	J.D. McKissic, WAS	8
49	Joshua Kelley, LAC	6	46
50	La’Mical Perine, NYJ	10
51	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
52	Gus Edwards, BAL	7	65
53	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11
54	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9		he and Akers would likely split touches if Henderson misses time
55	Boston Scott, PHI	9	49	kept the spot warm for Sanders, who looks likely to return following the bye
56	Sony Michel, NE	5
57	Cam Akers, LAR	9
58	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9		played well, but Mixon should be back when CIN returns to action in Wk 10
59	Mike Davis, CAR	13	38	Davis had one carry in the two games McCaffrey played
60	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8
61	Tony Pollard, DAL	10	64
62	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
63	Matt Breida, MIA	7	52	Gaskin is the clear workhorse in MIA right now
64	Wayne Gallman, NYG	11
65	Brian Hill, ATL	10
66	DeeJay Dallas, SEA	6	NR	could have short-term value, but he’s RB3 behind Carson/Hyde when they’re healthy
67	Tevin Coleman, SF	11	45	re-injured his knee in Wk 8; who knows when we’ll see him again
68	Chris Thompson, JAC	8
69	Jordan Wilkins, IND	7	NR	he’s had moments but IND has never seen enough to give him steady work
70	AJ Dillon, GB	5		won’t play on TNF after testing positive for COVID-19
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
2	Davante Adams, GB	5
3	Julio Jones, ATL	10
4	Keenan Allen, LAC	6
5	DK Metcalf, SEA	6	7
6	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10		left Wk 8 w/ a foot sprain but has a chance to play in Wk 9
7	Tyreek Hill, KC	10		Hill still doesn’t have a 100-yard receiving game this season
8	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11
9	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
10	Michael Thomas, NO	6	6	could we finally see him in Wk 9? Wk 10!?
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
11	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6		Metcalf’s presence remains a blessing and a curse
12	Chris Godwin, TB	13	9	underwent finger surgery; has a shot to return as early as Wk 9
13	Mike Evans, TB	13
14	Amari Cooper, DAL	10		I still think he’s ultimately gonna be Dalton’s go-to WR
15	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8
16	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
17	Adam Thielen, MIN	7	15	as I’ve said, MIN wants to run; when it works, Thielen becomes an afterthought
18	A.J. Brown, TEN	4
19	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
20	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8
21	Kenny Golladay, DET	5	18	injured his hip Sunday and is not expected to play in Wk 9; he’s week-to-week
22	Robert Woods, LAR	9
23	Will Fuller, HOU	8
24	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
25	Robby Anderson, CAR	13	19	after a great start, Anderson has cooled considerably
26	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
27	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	8	26	the Minshew injury is a concern for Chark
28	Darius Slayton, NYG	11
29	Tee Higgins, CIN	9	38
30	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7
31	Travis Fulgham, PHI	9	50	he just keeps making plays
32	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11	43	somebody has to catch the ball in SF
33	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	10	27	produces when he plays, but he’s already missed four games this year
34	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8
35	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
36	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8	33	while values will vary from week to week, I feel Johnson…
37	Chase Claypool, PIT	8	46	…and Claypool should be grouped together
38	Marquise Brown, BAL	7
39	Marvin Jones, DET	5	48	the Golladay injury makes Jones the nominal WR1 in DET
40	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6		missed a second straight game on the COVID-19 list; no word on his return
41	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10	29
42	Laviska Shenault, JAC	8
43	Corey Davis, TEN	4	53
44	DeVante Parker, MIA	7	30	that transition from Fitzpatrick to Tua might be rough on the pass catchers
45	Deebo Samuel, SF	11		will miss a second straight game in Wk 9 due to a hamstring injury
46	Tim Patrick, DEN	5		missed Wk 8 w/ a hamstring issue
47	A.J. Green, CIN	9
48	Mike Williams, LAC	6	54
49	Christian Kirk, ARI	8
50	Allen Lazard, GB	5	59	returned to practice last week; should return in Wk 9 or 10
51	Michael Gallup, DAL	10	42	DiNucci loved him, but Dalton is due back in Wk 9
52	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	5
53	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11	60
54	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7		injured his groin in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is unknown
55	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13	68	delivering some real value for a gadget guy
56	John Brown, BUF	11
57	Nelson Agholor, LVR	6
58	Preston Williams, MIA	7	45
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
59	Scotty Miller, TB	13		what will his role be w/ AB on board?
60	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
61	N’Keal Harry, NE	5	69	a concussion kept him out in Wk 8, but he might be the top WR when he returns
62	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
63	Randall Cobb, HOU	8
64	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6
65	Sammy Watkins, KC	10		Watkins missed his third straight game in Wk 8 w/ a hamstring injury
66	Rashard Higgins, CLE	9
67	Darnell Mooney, CHI	11	72
68	Keelan Cole, JAC	8
69	Antonio Brown, TB	13	80	could make his TB debut in Wk 9
70	Josh Reynolds, LAR	9
71	Julian Edelman, NE	5	36	placed on IR w/ a knee injury; rumors suggest his season might be over
72	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7
73	Jalen Reagor, PHI	9	NR	Reagor returned from injury on SNF; he replaces Ward in the rankings
74	Russell Gage, ATL	10
75	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5	51	making zero impact w/ Lazard out
76	Jakobi Meyers, NE	5	NR	with Edelman injured, Meyers enters the rankings
77	Golden Tate, NYG	11
78	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8
79	B. Perriman, NYJ	10		missed Wk 8 w/ a concussion
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	Darren Waller, LVR	6
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
3	Mark Andrews, BAL	7
4	Hunter Henry, LAC	6
5	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5	10	he has become a central part of DET’s passing game
6	Jared Cook, NO	6
7	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13	11	three straight games w/ a TD for Gronk
8	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10
9	Evan Engram, NYG	11	15	getting him involved seemed to be a point of emphasis
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
10	Noah Fant, DEN	5
11	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9	16	returned in Wk 8 after missing four games w/ a leg injury
12	Mike Gesicki, MIA	7
13	Austin Hooper, CLE	9		missed a second straight game following an appendectomy; should return in Wk 10
14	Robert Tonyan, GB	5	19
15	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9	7	last December sure looks like a fluke at this point
16	Eric Ebron, PIT	8	18
17	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	8	placed on IR and now expected to miss 4-6 weeks
18	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
19	Jonnu Smith, TEN	4	16
20	Trey Burton, IND	7
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
21	Jordan Reed, SF	11	NR	Reed could return in Wk 9 or 10; he’s talented but brittle
22	Irv Smith, MIN	7
23	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10
26	Gerald Everett, LAR	9	26
24	Jordan Akins, HOU	8
25	David Njoku, CLE	5
27	Greg Olsen, SEA	6
28	Logan Thomas, WAS	8
29	Darren Fells, HOU	7
30	Tyler Eifert, JAC	8
31	George Kittle, SF	11	2	a broken foot is expected to sideline Kittle for roughly eight weeks
32	Drew Sample, CIN	9
33	Cameron Brate, TB	13
34	Anthony Firkser, TEN	4
35	Chris Herndon, NYJ	10
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Steelers	4
2	Ravens	7
3	Colts	7
4	Buccaneers	13	5	good pass rush, fast ILBs and a ball-hawking secondary
5	Rams	9
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Chiefs	10
7	Eagles	9	14
8	Bears	11
9	Dolphins	7	18	I’ve been hesitant to bump them up but MIA has played good defense for weeks now
10	Saints	6
11	Browns	9	13
12	Patriots	5	8
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Broncos	5
14	49ers	11	10
15	Cardinals	8
16	Washington	8	19
17	Chargers	6
18	Bills	11	9	ongoing struggles and a tough upcoming schedule
19	Seahawks	6
20	Giants	11	NR	playing some tough defense recently
Trade deadline considerations
Pos	Player	Bye	Action	Notes
QB	Carson Wentz, PHI	9	Acquire	he’s been hamstrung by injuries at key positions; players are getting healthier
QB	Matthew Stafford, DET	5	Acquire	are we sure DET’s rushing attack is legitimate/sustainable?
QB	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	4	Trade	we’re seeing adversity in TEN; they might go back to leaning heavily on the run
RB	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10	Acquire	I still think DAL figures out a way to generate decent offense w/ Elliott as a centerpiece
RB	James Robinson, JAC	8	Acquire	his role is going to be even larger w/ Minshew out of action
RB	Leonard Fournette, TB	13	Trade	I expect a “hot hand” approach all year long in TB between him & Jones
RB	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10	Trade	has scored a bunch to inflate his value and I don’t trust him to stay healthy
WR	Allen Lazard, GB	5	Acquire	assuming GB doesn’t acquire a WR, Lazard will be WR2 in a dangerous offense
WR	Amari Cooper, DAL	10	Acquire	I like Cooper to be the clear-cut WR1 in DAL over the final eight games
WR	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9	Acquire	was targeted on 11 of 25 balls in Wk 8; he is the WR1 in CLE
WR	Mike Evans, TB	13	Trade	look for Brown’s arrival to affect Evans more than Godwin
WR	DeVante Parker, MIA	7	Trade	MIA’s passing game won’t be the same w/ Tua instead of Fitzpatrick
WR	Robby Anderson, CAR	13	Trade	his numbers have been fading w/ Moore & Samuel rising
TE	Austin Hooper, CLE	9	Acquire	similar to Landry, I expect Hooper to get a lot of looks the rest of the way
TE	Jared Cook, NO	6	Trade	he’s been inconsistent since joining NO; w/ Thomas returning his role could shrink

Fantasy football rest of season rankings: Week 8

Midseason player called continues to be rocked by major injuries.

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
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Kyler Murray, ARI	8	4	the best mix of passing and running right now
4	Lamar Jackson, BAL	7
5	Josh Allen, BUF	11		eight FGAs against the Jets!? Allen is close to dropping down a tier
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8		let Deshaun cook!
7	Tom Brady, TB	13	8
8	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5
9	Matt Ryan, ATL	10
10	Justin Herbert, LAC	6	14	for all of the attention Burrow has received, Herbert has been better
11	Drew Brees, NO	6
12	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	4
13	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
14	Joe Burrow, CIN	9	17	playing from behind is a good way to rack up fantasy points
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
15	Carson Wentz, PHI	9	20
16	Jared Goff, LAR	9
17	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
18	Cam Newton, NE	5	12	he looks awful; the only reason he remains in the top 20 is potential
19	Derek Carr, LVR	6
20	Gardner Minshew, JAC	8	15	it sure feels like he’s trending in the wrong direction
21	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13
22	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9	25	could life w/o OBJ lead to better play from Mayfield?
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
23	Philip Rivers, IND	7
24	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7
25	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11	24	can you really count on a QB that relies almost entirely on YAC?
26	Andy Dalton, DAL	10	22	was playing poorly before that brutal cheap shot; seems unlikely for Wk 8
27	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	7
28	Daniel Jones, NYG	11		HE FELL DOWN!!!!
29	Kyle Allen, WAS	8	32
30	Drew Lock, DEN	5
31	Nick Foles, CHI	11
32	Sam Darnold, NYJ	10
33	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11
34	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	7
35	Ben DiNucci, DAL	10	NR	could start on SNF
36	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6
2	Derrick Henry, TEN	4
3	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7		likely to return this week after MIN was on bye in Wk 7
4	Aaron Jones, GB	5		sat out Wk 7 w/ a mild calf injury; he could return in Wk 8
5	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10	3	well, at least he didn’t fumble this week
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Joe Mixon, CIN	9		Mixon sat out this week due to a foot injury and is day-to-day
7	Miles Sanders, PHI	9		Sanders didn’t play on TNF & with PHI’s bye in Wk 9 he could sit this Sunday
8	Chris Carson, SEA	6		week-to-week w/ a foot sprain; sounds unlikely he’ll play in Wk 8
9	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10		snowy weather + a blowout made it tough to get a read on CEH/Bell split
10	James Conner, PIT	8		seeing Snell getting goal line touches is frustrating
11	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
12	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13		McCaffrey has an outside shot at playing on TNF, but Wk 9 seems more likely
13	James Robinson, JAC	8	18	that looked like a new gameplan to feature the run for the Jags
14	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6
15	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10		maybe Gurley had himself in his fantasy lineup?
16	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7
17	David Montgomery, CHI	11
18	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	5		if I was more comfortable with Lindsay’s health I’d drop Gordon a bit
19	Nick Chubb, CLE	9
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
20	Austin Ekeler, LAC	6	17	it doesn’t sound like Ekeler will be back anytime soon
21	Myles Gaskin, MIA	7
22	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8	21	set to miss a few weeks w/ an ankle injury
23	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9
24	Devin Singletary, BUF	11		Singletary is close to dropping after splitting touches w/ Moss
25	Ronald Jones, TB	13	22	I expect Arians to “ride the hot hand,” which is always a fantasy nightmare
26	David Johnson, HOU	8
27	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	5		suffered a concussion Sunday; his second injury in just three games played
28	Mark Ingram, BAL	7
29	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8		big game, albeit against DAL
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
30	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11		hurt his ankle in Wk 7 & his status is unknown for Wk 8
31	Latavius Murray, NO	6
32	Raheem Mostert, SF	11	29	placed on IR with a high ankle sprain, his second significant injury of ’20
33	Le’Veon Bell, KC	10
34	D’Andre Swift, DET	5	43	I’m switching Swift & Peterson; surely there’s more upside in the former
35	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7
36	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8	54	he should be RB1 in ARI until Drake returns
37	Jamaal Williams, GB	5		showed how viable he is if Jones misses more games this season
38	Mike Davis, CAR	13	33	what role will Davis have once McCaffrey is back?
39	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	7
40	Leonard Fournette, TB	13
41	Adrian Peterson, DET	5	35
42	James White, NE	5	34	nothing is working in NE right now…
43	Damien Harris, NE	5		…nothing
44	Zack Moss, BUF	11	50	Moss matched Singletary in touches in Wk 7
45	Tevin Coleman, SF	11	57	Coleman has a chance to come off of IR this week
46	Joshua Kelley, LAC	6
47	Frank Gore, NYJ	10	38	split carries w/ Perine
48	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6	62	Hyde’s value depends on the length of Carson’s absence
49	Boston Scott, PHI	9
50	J.D. McKissic, WAS	8	52
51	Justin Jackson, LAC	6	46
52	Matt Breida, MIA	7
53	La’Mical Perine, NYJ	10	60	gotta figure he’ll move ahead of Gore at some point
54	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
55	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11	40	McKinnon barely played on Sunday … Supposedly for rest purposes, so we’ll see.
56	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9
57	JaMycal Hasty, SF	11	NR	could he be the lead back in SF in the short term?
58	Sony Michel, NE	5
59	Cam Akers, LAR	9	42	Akers has no obvious role in LA right now
60	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9	70	Bernard could be in line for another start if Mixon can’t go in Wk 8
61	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8
62	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8		Snell is getting goal line touches
63	Wayne Gallman, NYG	11	NR	could start if Freeman misses time
64	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
65	Gus Edwards, BAL	7
66	Brian Hill, ATL	10
67	Chris Thompson, JAC	8
68	D’Ernest Johnson, CLE	9
69	AJ Dillon, GB	5
70	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
2	Davante Adams, GB	5
3	Julio Jones, ATL	10
4	Keenan Allen, LAC	6	7	I love his rapport w/ Herbert
5	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10
6	Michael Thomas, NO	6	3	still hasn’t played since Wk 1 & is now dealing with a hamstring injury
7	DK Metcalf, SEA	6
8	Tyreek Hill, KC	10	5	has only topped 80 yds receiving once this season
9	Chris Godwin, TB	13	12	seems to be a better fit w/ Brady than Evans
10	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11
11	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
12	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6	15	huge weekly upside, but Metcalf feels like the steadier play
13	Mike Evans, TB	13	9	the TDs are great but Evans is currently on pace for just 58 rec & 727 yds
14	Amari Cooper, DAL	10		DAL completed 11 passes in Wk 7, seven of them went to Cooper
15	Adam Thielen, MIN	7
16	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8	18
17	D.J. Moore, CAR	13	24	Moore-Anderson has been one of the NFL’s most productive duos
18	Kenny Golladay, DET	5
19	Robby Anderson, CAR	13
20	A.J. Brown, TEN	4	27	Brown has been excellent since returning from injury
21	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9	17
22	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8		in a key game Big Ben looked to Smith-Schuster & Johnson to make the plays
23	Robert Woods, LAR	9	22
24	Will Fuller, HOU	8
25	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
26	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	8	20	hasn’t done much since Wk 4
27	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	10		DNP in Wk 7 w/ a groin injury; his third missed game of 2020
28	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9	40	w/ Beckham done for the year, Landry becomes CLE’s top option
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
29	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10	27	a small drop for now, but Wk 7 couldn’t have gone much worse
30	DeVante Parker, MIA	7		Parker hurt his groin in Wk 6 & his status for Wk 8 is unknown
31	Darius Slayton, NYG	11
32	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7
33	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8	48	continues to deal w/ injuries but looks to be PIT’s WR2 when healthy
34	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8
35	Cole Beasley, BUF	11	44	quietly on pace for 89-1,074-5; he’s a better BUF WR to own than John Brown
36	Marquise Brown, BAL	7
37	Julian Edelman, NE	5	31	Edelman is probably trying to figure out how to get traded to TB
38	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6		tested positive for COVID & missed Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is unclear
39	Tee Higgins, CIN	9
40	Laviska Shenault, JAC	8	50
41	Michael Gallup, DAL	10	36	see Lamb, CeeDee
42	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11	49	he’s probably SF’s top WR w/ Samuel hurt
43	Deebo Samuel, SF	11		Samuel hurt his hamstring Sunday & is likely to miss the next two games
44	Preston Williams, MIA	7
45	Tim Patrick, DEN	5		DEN’s top WR is day-to-day w/ a hamstring injury
46	Chase Claypool, PIT	8	37	targeted just once in Wk 7; Smith-Schuster/Johnson were targeted 29 times
47	A.J. Green, CIN	9	56	Burrow is getting Green involved consistently
48	Marvin Jones, DET	5
49	Christian Kirk, ARI	8		plenty of TDs but not much else
50	Travis Fulgham, PHI	9	58
51	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5	41	MVS hasn’t topped 50 yds receiving since Wk 2
52	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	5
53	Corey Davis, TEN	4		scored a TD Sunday in the first game he’s played since Wk 3 due to COVID
54	Mike Williams, LAC	6	46	zero consistency
55	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7
56	John Brown, BUF	11	51	a knee injury kept him out of Wk 7; he has just four catches since Wk 2
57	Nelson Agholor, LVR	6	NR	three straight games with a TD
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
58	Scotty Miller, TB	13	59	wildly inconsistent from one game to the next
59	Allen Lazard, GB	5		eligible to return in Wk 9; he appeared w/ rehab group in practice last week
60	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
61	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11	79	looked good in his return
62	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
63	Randall Cobb, HOU	8
64	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6	60
65	Sammy Watkins, KC	10
66	Rashard Higgins, CLE	9	NR	he’s set to start opposite Landry w/ Beckham out
67	Keelan Cole, JAC	8
68	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13	73
69	N’Keal Harry, NE	5	62	suffered a head injury in Wk 7
70	Josh Reynolds, LAR	9	NR
71	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7
72	Darnell Mooney, CHI	11		I couldn’t keep ranking three CHI WRs; Mooney stays, Miller goes
73	Greg Ward, PHI	9	NR
74	Russell Gage, ATL	10
75	Tre’Quan Smith, NO	6	NR	w/ Thomas & Sanders out, Smith rejoins the rankings
76	Golden Tate, NYG	11	67	Tate seems to be the third guy in a low-usage passing attack
77	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8
78	B. Perriman, NYJ	10	66	sustained a concussion in Wk 7; he just can’t stay healthy
79	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9		Jeffery stays; D-Jax leaves the rankings after hitting IR again
80	Antonio Brown, TB	13	NR	stash candidates don’t get much more interesting than this
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11
3	Darren Waller, LVR	6
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
4	Mark Andrews, BAL	7
5	Hunter Henry, LAC	6		the numbers aren’t there yet, but I still like the Henry-Herbert pairing
6	Jared Cook, NO	6	8
7	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9		Higbee didn’t play on MNF due to a hand injury
8	Zach Ertz, PHI	9
9	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10		he’s starting to give some Hooper-esque production
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
10	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5	12	TDs in three consecutive games
11	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13	18	the Brady-Gronk connection is gaining steam
12	Noah Fant, DEN	5	7	returned after missing one game w/ an ankle injury
13	Mike Gesicki, MIA	7
14	Austin Hooper, CLE	9		DNP in Wk 7 due to an appendectomy; could have a bigger role when he returns
15	Evan Engram, NYG	11
16	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9
17	Jonnu Smith, TEN	4	14
18	Eric Ebron, PIT	8	21	40+ receiving yards in four of the last five games
19	Robert Tonyan, GB	5
20	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
21	Trey Burton, IND	7
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
22	Irv Smith, MIN	7
23	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10	20
24	Jordan Akins, HOU	8
25	David Njoku, CLE	5	35	I’ll be keeping an eye on Njoku w/ OBJ out for the year
26	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
27	Greg Olsen, SEA	6		w/ three capable TEs, Olsen is stuck in the lower tier barring injuries
28	Logan Thomas, WAS	8
29	Darren Fells, HOU	7
30	Tyler Eifert, JAC	8		Eifert missed Wk 7 w/ a neck injury
31	Drew Sample, CIN	9
32	Cameron Brate, TB	13
33	Anthony Firkser, TEN	4
34	Chris Herndon, NYJ	10
35	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Steelers	4
2	Ravens	7
3	Colts	7
4	Rams	9	5	an aggressive scheme w/ a true superstar in the middle
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
5	Buccaneers	13
6	Chiefs	10
7	Bears	11
8	Patriots	5	4	that was really, really ugly
9	Bills	11
10	49ers	11	12	very impressive Sunday; we’ll see how they handle SEA in Wk 8
11	Saints	6
12	Broncos	5
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Browns	9	10
14	Eagles	9
15	Cardinals	8
16	Chargers	6
17	Packers	5	19
18	Dolphins	7
19	Washington	8	NR
20	Seahawks	6

Rest of season rankings: Week 7

Prognosticating fantasy football player value over the remainder of the season.

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
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Lamar Jackson, BAL	7
4	Kyler Murray, ARI	8
5	Josh Allen, BUF	11		Allen’s last two performances have been disappointing
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8	7	Watson looks much improved in two games without B.O.B.
7	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5		rough day at the office for No. 12
8	Tom Brady, TB	13
9	Matt Ryan, ATL	10	13	very encouraging performance from Ryan on Sunday
10	Drew Brees, NO	6
11	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	4	17	he just keeps throwing TD passes
12	Cam Newton, NE	5	9	NE looked like a team that’d hardly practiced in two weeks
13	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
14	Justin Herbert, LAC	6
15	Gardner Minshew, JAC	8	12	getting buried by the Lions was not a good look
16	Jared Goff, LAR	9
17	Joe Burrow, CIN	9	15	lots of yards, lots of attempts, but where are the TDs?
18	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
19	Derek Carr, LVR	6
20	Carson Wentz, PHI	9		given what he has to work with Wentz hasn’t been that bad recently
21	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13
23	Andy Dalton, DAL	10		it was only one game but… o_O
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
24	Philip Rivers, IND	7	28
25	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9	22	that was ugly
26	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11	27
27	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7		brutal NFL performance; but garbage yards still count in fantasy
35	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	7	35	reportedly will become starter after Week 7 bye
28	Daniel Jones, NYG	11
29	Drew Lock, DEN	5
30	Sam Darnold, NYJ	10		missed a second straight game with a shoulder injury
31	Nick Foles, CHI	11
32	Kyle Allen, WAS	8
33	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11
22	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	7	24	reportedly will be benched after Week 7 bye
34	C.J. Beathard, SF	11
36	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6
2	Derrick Henry, TEN	4	4	a man amongst boys against HOU
3	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10		stop fumbling!
4	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7		missed Sunday but should return after the Bye in Wk 8
5	Aaron Jones, GB	5
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Joe Mixon, CIN	9
7	Miles Sanders, PHI	9		expected to miss a game or two w/ a knee injury
8	Chris Carson, SEA	6
10	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10	7	logic says the Bell signing will diminish CEH’s role moving forward
9	James Conner, PIT	8
11	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
12	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13		it sounds like the target date for CMC’s return is Oct. 29
13	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6
14	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10		the yards weren’t there in Wk 6 but 23 touches is a nice number
15	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7
16	David Montgomery, CHI	11
17	Austin Ekeler, LAC	6
18	James Robinson, JAC	8
19	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	5	15	DNP in Wk 6 due to illness but it’s his DUI citation that could draw NFL discipline
20	Nick Chubb, CLE	9
21	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8
22	Ronald Jones, TB	13	25	just continues to produce
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
23	Myles Gaskin, MIA	7	27	he has become the clear-cut top back in MIA
24	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9	29	Henderson is getting most of the work in LA’s backfield
25	Devin Singletary, BUF	11
26	David Johnson, HOU	8
27	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	5	34	returned to action in Wk 6; could be DEN’s top RB if Gordon is suspended
28	Mark Ingram, BAL	7		suffered an ankle injury but gets a bye week to heal
29	Raheem Mostert, SF	11	18	expected to go on IR with a high ankle sprain
30	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8	28	that looked more like a split w/ McKissic on Sunday
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
31	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11	39
32	Latavius Murray, NO	6
33	Mike Davis, CAR	13
34	James White, NE	5		led NE in receiving in Wk 6
35	Adrian Peterson, DET	5
36	Le’Veon Bell, KC	10	26	he’ll be a complement in KC
37	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7
38	Frank Gore, NYJ	10	50	he’s the nominal RB1 in NY following Bell’s release
39	Jamaal Williams, GB	5
40	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11	54	McKinnon was the primary beneficiary last time Mostert got hurt
41	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	7
42	Leonard Fournette, TB	13	35	while he heals, RoJo stakes his claim to being RB1 in TB
43	D’Andre Swift, DET	5	45	encouraging showing from Swift, albeit against JAX
44	Cam Akers, LAR	9		no touches in Wk 6
45	Damien Harris, NE	5
46	Justin Jackson, LAC	6	38	just moving Jackson next to Kelley; feels more accurate right now
47	Joshua Kelley, LAC	6
48	Boston Scott, PHI	9	60	he’ll likely fill in for Sanders for at least a game or two
49	Matt Breida, MIA	7
50	Zack Moss, BUF	11	43
51	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
52	J.D. McKissic, WAS	8	65	seeing more and more action in WAS
53	Tevin Coleman, SF	11		might be ready to return from IR in Wk 8
54	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
55	Sony Michel, NE	5
56	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9
57	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8	48
58	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
59	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
60	La’Mical Perine, NYJ	10	NR	Perine enters the rankings following Bell’s release
61	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6
62	Gus Edwards, BAL	7	NR	mostly a mop-up guy, but he’s getting more work than a lot of RBs on this list
63	Brian Hill, ATL	10	66
64	Rex Burkhead, NE	5
65	Chris Thompson, JAC	8
66	D’Ernest Johnson, CLE	9
67	Dion Lewis, NYG	11
68	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5
69	AJ Dillon, GB	5
70	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
2	Davante Adams, GB	5
3	Michael Thomas, NO	6		Thomas should finally be back in Wk 7
4	Julio Jones, ATL	10		returned with a vengeance on Sunday
5	Tyreek Hill, KC	10
6	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10
7	Keenan Allen, LAC	6		bowed out of Wk 5 w/ a back injury; seems likely to play in Wk 7
8	DK Metcalf, SEA	6
9	Mike Evans, TB	13	4	three games w/ 10 receiving yards or less this season
10	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11
11	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
12	Chris Godwin, TB	13
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
13	Amari Cooper, DAL	10
14	Adam Thielen, MIN	7		so much of MIN’s production has come in garbage time; that’s tough to count on
15	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6
16	Odell Beckham Jr., CLE	9		CLE’s passing game is becoming a real concern
17	Kenny Golladay, DET	5
18	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9		catch the ball
19	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8	22
20	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	8
21	Robby Anderson, CAR	13
22	Robert Woods, LAR	9
23	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8	16	hasn’t topped 50 yds receiving in a game since Wk 1
24	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
25	Will Fuller, HOU	8	32	staying healthy and has scored in four straight games
26	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
27	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10		Lamb was hardly used until the game was out of hand
28	A.J. Brown, TEN	4	29
29	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	10
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
30	DeVante Parker, MIA	7		suffered a groin injury in Wk 6 but gets next week off
31	Julian Edelman, NE	5	24	three consecutive forgettable games
32	Darius Slayton, NYG	11		bothered by a foot injury
33	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7		I can’t move Jefferson up when his production is so dependent on trailing big late
34	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8	39
35	Marquise Brown, BAL	7
36	Michael Gallup, DAL	10		I’m not dropping Gallup off of one game, but I’ll be watching closely in Wk 7
37	Chase Claypool, PIT	8	48
38	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6
39	Tee Higgins, CIN	9	46	Higgins’ role continues to grow in a pass-heavy offense
40	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
41	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5
42	Deebo Samuel, SF	11	50
43	Preston Williams, MIA	7		he could move up if Parker’s injury is significant
44	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
45	Tim Patrick, DEN	5	64	it sure seems like Patrick is the top option over Jeudy
46	Mike Williams, LAC	6
47	Marvin Jones, DET	5	43
48	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8	38	DNP Sunday w/ a back injury, further allowing Claypool to establish himself
49	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11
50	Laviska Shenault, JAC	8
51	John Brown, BUF	11	44	Brown hasn’t done anything since Wk 2
52	Christian Kirk, ARI	8
53	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	5	41
54	Corey Davis, TEN	4
55	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7	47	on a day Rivers passed for 371 yds, Hilton had 1 catch for 11 yds
56	A.J. Green, CIN	9	70	injury didn’t turn out to be as serious as initially thought
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
57	Allen Lazard, GB	5
58	Travis Fulgham, PHI	9	65	another impressive showing from Fulgham
59	Scotty Miller, TB	13
60	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6
61	Mecole Hardman, KC	10	42	Hardman is simply too inconsistent to carry much value
62	N’Keal Harry, NE	5
63	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
64	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9		sounds like D-Jax might return on TNF this week
65	Randall Cobb, HOU	8
66	B. Perriman, NYJ	10
67	Golden Tate, NYG	11	60	Jones completed just 12 passes in Wk 6, one to Tate
68	Sammy Watkins, KC	10
69	Keelan Cole, JAC	8	NR	Cole has been making plays, but I still view him behind Chark & Shenault
70	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7
71	Anthony Miller, CHI	11	65
72	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6
73	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13		Samuel was inactive Sunday w/ a knee injury
74	Darnell Mooney, CHI	11
75	Russell Gage, ATL	10	77
76	Danny Amendola, DET	5
77	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
78	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8
79	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11	72
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11
3	Darren Waller, LVR	6		in a lot of ways, Kelce & Kittle are in their own tier, but Waller isn’t far off
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
4	Mark Andrews, BAL	7
5	Hunter Henry, LAC	6
6	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9
7	Noah Fant, DEN	5		Fant could return in Wk 7
8	Jared Cook, NO	6
9	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	6	already struggling, Ertz is now expected to miss 3-4 weeks w/ an ankle injury
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
10	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10	15
11	Mike Gesicki, MIA	7
12	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5
13	Austin Hooper, CLE	9	14
14	Jonnu Smith, TEN	4		Smith’s ankle injury appears to be minor
15	Evan Engram, NYG	11	10	Engram has topped 35 yards receiving just once this season
16	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9	18	Goedert is eligible to return from IR in Wk 7 though Wk 8 seems more likely
17	Robert Tonyan, GB	5
18	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13		that was definitely a step in the right direction
19	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
20	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10
21	Eric Ebron, PIT	8
22	Trey Burton, IND	7	30	Burton’s return has pushed Alie-Cox back in obscurity
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
23	Irv Smith, MIN	7	28
24	Jordan Akins, HOU	8		missed a second consecutive game w/ a concussion
25	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
26	Greg Olsen, SEA	6
27	Logan Thomas, WAS	8	33
28	Darren Fells, HOU	7	NR	has had two big games w/ Akins sidelined
29	Tyler Eifert, JAC	8		more neck trouble forced Eifert out of the Wk 6 game
30	Drew Sample, CIN	9
31	Cameron Brate, TB	13
32	Anthony Firkser, TEN	4	NR	Firsker joins the rankings in case Jonnu Smith misses time
33	Chris Herndon, NYJ	10	26	zero targets in Wk 6
34	Dawson Knox, BUF	11		DNP Monday due to a calf injury
35	David Njoku, CLE	5
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Steelers	4	2	the Devin Bush injury is unfortunate
2	Ravens	7
3	Colts	7
4	Patriots	5
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
5	Rams	9
6	Buccaneers	13	12	they shut down the NFL’s No. 1 offense in Wk 6
7	Chiefs	10
8	Bears	11	10
9	Bills	11	4	Buffalo’s 2020 defense looks nothing like the 2019 version
10	Browns	9
11	Saints	6
12	49ers	11	6	it feels like injuries have really diminished this group
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Broncos	5	17
14	Eagles	9
15	Cardinals	8	NR	even without Chandler Jones they embarrassed the Cowboys on MNF
16	Chargers	6
17	Dolphins	7
18	Giants	11	NR
19	Packers	5	15	not forcing turnovers, not generating enough pressure
20	Seahawks	6

Rest of season rankings: Week 6

Assigning season-long value to everyone of note in fantasy football leagues.

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
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Lamar Jackson, BAL	8		I’m assuming Jackson’s Wk 5 performance was related to his knee/illness
4	Kyler Murray, ARI	8	6	Murray is playing more like 2019 Jackson than Jackson is
5	Josh Allen, BUF	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5
7	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8	10	it’s only one game, but I liked what I saw
8	Tom Brady, TB	13		ugly performance on TNF, albeit with loads of injuries
9	Cam Newton, NE	5		having Wk 5 turned into a bye could mean Newton only misses one game
10	Drew Brees, NO	6
11	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
12	Gardner Minshew, JAC	7
13	Matt Ryan, ATL	10	12	we’ll see if a coaching change can right the ship
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
14	Justin Herbert, LAC	6	18	for all of the attention Burrow has received, Herbert has been better
15	Joe Burrow, CIN	9		that felt like a “welcome to the NFL” experience on Sunday
16	Jared Goff, LAR	9
17	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	7
18	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
19	Derek Carr, LVR	6	22	Carr going deep!?!? you have my curiosity Mr. Gruden
20	Carson Wentz, PHI	9		he’s currently on pace to throw 29 INTs this season
21	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13	26
22	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9		uneven performance vs IND & hurt his ribs as well
23	Andy Dalton, DAL	10	NR	Prescott’s injury puts Dalton in the starting job; he’s worth adding based on upside
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
24	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	11		he’d be higher if Tua wasn’t looming
25	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7
26	Daniel Jones, NYG	11	23	Jerry Jones has as many TD passes as Daniel since Wk 1
27	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11	21	if you’re Shanahan you’re really hoping Sunday was an anomaly
28	Philip Rivers, IND	7	22	Rivers just looks AWFUL
29	Drew Lock, DEN	5		Lock should return in Wk 6
30	Sam Darnold, NYJ	11	29	didn’t play in Wk 5 due to shoulder trouble & is uncertain for Wk 6
31	Nick Foles, CHI	11
32	Kyle Allen, WAS	8	31	knocked out of Sunday’s game w/ an arm injury but likely to start in Wk6
33	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11
34	C.J. Beathard, SF	11	NR
35	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11
36	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8	NR	when WAS falls out of the race wouldn’t Haskins get the job back?
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6
2	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10	3	Dallas has to run more now, right?
3	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7		suffered a groin injury on SNF & looks likely to miss a game
4	Derrick Henry, TEN	7
5	Aaron Jones, GB	5
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Joe Mixon, CIN	9
7	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10	6	since a strong debut, CEH has topped 100 yards just once & hasn’t scored
8	Miles Sanders, PHI	9
9	Chris Carson, SEA	6
10	James Conner, PIT	8	7	just felt a touch high & PIT did more things in the running game in Wk 5
11	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9		Hunt got 23 touches Sunday; he’s an RB1 as long as Chubb is out
12	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13
13	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6
14	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10	17	more Gurley could be a thing following the coaching change
15	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	5
16	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7	19
17	David Montgomery, CHI	11		Montgomery’s 17 touches in Wk 5 were encouraging
18	Austin Ekeler, LAC	6		LA’s bye moving up could mean Ekeler misses one fewer game
19	Raheem Mostert, SF	11		Mostert accounted for 129 yards in his return from injury
20	James Robinson, JAC	7
21	Nick Chubb, CLE	9
22	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8		I wonder if Drake starts to lose more touches to Edmonds
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
23	Devin Singletary, BUF	11
24	David Johnson, HOU	8
25	Ronald Jones, TB	13	30	has played well w/ Fournette out of action
26	Le’Veon Bell, NYJ	11
27	Myles Gaskin, MIA	11		Gaskin getting the goal line TD was a positive sign
28	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8	25	that offense is so bad
29	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9		I still like Henderson as the Rams top RB
30	Mark Ingram, BAL	8	31
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
31	Latavius Murray, NO	6
32	Mike Davis, CAR	13	33	his strong play seems to ensure CMC won’t be rushed back
33	James White, NE	5
34	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	5
35	Leonard Fournette, TB	13		active but did not see the field in Wk 5 as he recovers from an ankle injury
36	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7	50	likely to start in Wk 6; plenty of talent behind an injury-prone Cook
37	Adrian Peterson, DET	5
38	Justin Jackson, LAC	6	61	he was much more effective than Kelley on MNF
39	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11
40	Jamaal Williams, GB	5
41	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	8		I don’t understand why Dobbins doesn’t get the ball more
42	Cam Akers, LAR	9	45
43	Zack Moss, BUF	11
44	Damien Harris, NE	5
45	D’Andre Swift, DET	5
46	Joshua Kelley, LAC	6	36
47	Matt Breida, MIA	11
48	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8		new coach, same nonexistent role
49	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
50	Frank Gore, NYJ	11	60	only had four fewer carries than Bell
51	Tevin Coleman, SF	11
52	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8	67	Edmonds has been getting more work recently
53	Sony Michel, NE	6
54	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11	43	McKinnon was a ghost in Mostert’s return
55	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9
56	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8	51
57	Tony Pollard, DAL	10	66	Pollard’s role could increase with Dalton at the helm
58	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6
59	Rex Burkhead, NE	6
60	Boston Scott, PHI	9	48	even with tons of injuries, Scott has basically no role right now
61	Chris Thompson, JAC	7
62	D’Ernest Johnson, CLE	9	64
63	Brian Hill, ATL	10	NR
64	Dion Lewis, NYG	11
65	J.D. McKissic, WAS	8	NR	I see lots of short receptions in McKissic’s future
66	Jordan Howard, MIA	11	54	healthy inactive in Wk 5
67	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5
68	Darrel Williams, KC	10
69	AJ Dillon, GB	5
70	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
2	Davante Adams, GB	5		Adams is set to return in Wk 6 after missing two-plus games
3	Michael Thomas, NO	6	1	missed another game after fighting w/ a teammate; not great, Bob
4	Mike Evans, TB	13
5	Julio Jones, ATL	10		sat out Wk 5 w/ a hamstring injury
6	Tyreek Hill, KC	10	4	not getting a lot of chances recently
7	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10	10
8	Keenan Allen, LAC	6		Allen bowed out on MNF with back spasms but will have the bye to get healthy
9	DK Metcalf, SEA	6	15	just a physical mismatch every week
10	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11
11	A. Robinson II, CHI	11	14	the only sure thing in Chicago
12	Chris Godwin, TB	13
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
13	Amari Cooper, DAL	10	9	Cooper drops out of Tier 1 following the Prescott injury but could return
14	Adam Thielen, MIN	7	18
15	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6
16	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8	7	he’s simply not the ball-dominant WR1 that Antonio Brown was
17	Odell Beckham Jr., CLE	9
18	Kenny Golladay, DET	5
19	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
20	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	7		Chark suffered an ankle injury of unknown severity late in Wk 5
21	Robby Anderson, CAR	13	26	who knew CAR’s offense would be this good?
22	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8
23	Robert Woods, LAR	9
24	Julian Edelman, NE	5
25	D.J. Moore, CAR	13	21	basically swapping Moore & Anderson based on usage
26	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
27	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10	29	I would’ve moved Lamb higher, but I want to see how Dalton distributes the ball
28	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	11	36	who else do the Jets have?
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
29	A.J. Brown, TEN	7	23
30	DeVante Parker, MIA	11
31	Darius Slayton, NYG	11
32	Will Fuller, HOU	8
33	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7	43
34	Marquise Brown, BAL	8
35	Michael Gallup, DAL	10	31	two huge catches changed the trajectory of an otherwise-disappointing game
36	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6	44	the question remains: what will his numbers look like with Thomas active?
37	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
38	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8	30	Johnson has been knocked out of the last two games but may play in Wk 6
39	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8		I need to see more than one good game to elevate Cooks
40	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	5	36
41	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5
42	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
43	Marvin Jones, DET	5	33	Jones felt too high given what he’s done this season
44	John Brown, BUF	11
45	Preston Williams, MIA	11	62	Williams finally looked like his pre-injury self
46	Tee Higgins, CIN	9	55	his role keeps expanding & now Green is injured
47	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7	37
48	Chase Claypool, PIT	8	59	huge game in Wk 5, but don’t overlook the fact that Johnson was sidelined
49	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
50	Mike Williams, LAC	10	68	so much talent if he could just stay healthy…
51	Deebo Samuel, SF	11	47
52	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11
53	Laviska Shenault, JAC	7	60
54	Christian Kirk, ARI	8	56
55	Corey Davis, TEN	7	51	Davis was placed on the COVID list
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
56	Allen Lazard, GB	5		don’t expect to see Lazard until November
57	Scotty Miller, TB	13	51	still not sure what to make of his role
58	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6	70
59	N’Keal Harry, NE	5
60	Golden Tate, NYG	11	48	the only notable thing he’s done in 2020 is fight Jalen Ramsey
61	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
62	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9		D-Jax logged another DNP in Wk 5
63	Anthony Miller, CHI	11	53
64	Tim Patrick, DEN	5
65	Travis Fulgham, PHI	9	NR	has burst on the scene in Philly, but what’s his role once D-Jax/Jeffery return?
66	Randall Cobb, HOU	8	64
67	B. Perriman, NYJ	11
68	Sammy Watkins, KC	10		Watkins is expected to miss multiple games w/ a hamstring injury
69	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7	61
70	A.J. Green, CIN	9	47	add a hamstring injury to an already disappointing season
71	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6
72	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11
73	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13
74	Darnell Mooney, CHI	11	NR	it feels like he could supplant Miller as WR2 in CHI
75	Danny Amendola, DET	5
76	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
77	Russell Gage, ATL	10
78	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8
79	Tre’Quan Smith, NO	6
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9		he’s getting closer…
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11
3	Darren Waller, LVR	6
4	Mark Andrews, BAL	8
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
5	Hunter Henry, LAC	10		thus far Herbert seems more comfortable throwing to his WRs
6	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	6	three times in five games Ertz has gained less than 20 yards
7	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9	5	Everett’s presence makes Higbee’s value fluctuate greatly from week to week
8	Noah Fant, DEN	5		DEN’s impromptu bye might be enough to keep Fant from missing a game
9	Jared Cook, NO	6
10	Evan Engram, NYG	11
11	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11	15
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
12	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5	16	he’s actually been pretty consistent relative to a lot of TEs thus far
13	Jonnu Smith, TEN	7
14	Austin Hooper, CLE	9	19	Hooper was targeted 10 times in Wk 5
15	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10
16	Robert Tonyan, GB	5	18	Tonyan is worth picking up in hopes his expanded role continues
17	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13
18	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9
19	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
20	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10	12
21	Eric Ebron, PIT	8
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
22	Jordan Akins, HOU	8		Akins missed Wk 5 with a concussion
23	Gerald Everett, LAR	9	33
24	Greg Olsen, SEA	6
25	Mo Alie-Cox, IND	7	22	Trey Burton had six targets in Wk 5 to Alie-Cox’s one
26	Chris Herndon, NYJ	11
27	Tyler Eifert, JAC	7		Eifert suffered a stinger in Wk 5 but is expected to play in Wk 6
28	Irv Smith, MIN	7	30	we have signs of life
29	Drew Sample, CIN	9
30	Trey Burton, IND	7	NR	he sure looked the top pass-catching TE in IND this past week
31	Cameron Brate, TB	13	NR	Brate caught more balls than Gronk in Wk 5
32	Ian Thomas, CAR	13
33	Logan Thomas, WAS	8
34	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
35	David Njoku, CLE	5	NR	Njoku was activated from IR
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Ravens	8		they made Burrow look like a rookie
2	Steelers	8
3	Colts	7		CLE might’ve exposed some cracks
4	Bills	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
5	Patriots	5
6	49ers	11	4	you can’t give up 43 points to MIA and remain in the top tier
7	Rams	9	10
8	Chiefs	10
9	Browns	9	15	there are some playmakers in CLE
10	Bears	11
11	Saints	6	7
12	Buccaneers	13
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Eagles	9
14	Chargers	10		their ability to blow leads is incredible
15	Packers	5
16	Washington	8
17	Broncos	5
18	Dolphins	7	NR
19	Titans	7
20	Seahawks	6	16	if they’re not forcing turnovers they’re a liability

Rest of season rankings: Week 5

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Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Lamar Jackson, BAL	8
4	Dak Prescott, DAL	10	5	Dallas has two options offensively and one is to use the run to protect its defense
5	Josh Allen, BUF	11	6
6	Kyler Murray, ARI	8		I’m not sure which ARI team is real, the one from Wks 1-2 or the Wk 3-4 version
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5		if Rodgers ran at all he’d be in the top tier now
8	Tom Brady, TB	13	11	too many turnovers, but Arians seems determined to have Brady throw for TDs
9	Cam Newton, NE	6		it’s unclear when Newton will return after testing positive for COVID
10	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8	8	with BOB fired Houston is now a land of uncertainty
11	Drew Brees, NO	6
12	Matt Ryan, ATL	10	9
13	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
14	Gardner Minshew, JAC	7		amazing what a difference Chark’s presence makes
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
15	Joe Burrow, CIN	9
16	Jared Goff, LAR	9	14	that was an ugly performance Sunday; one that raises some concerns
17	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	7
18	Justin Herbert, LAC	10	25	there’s no way Lynn can go back to Taylor at this point, right?
19	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
20	Carson Wentz, PHI	9		encouraging performance against a tough defense
21	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9		in a game where CLE scored 49 points, Mayfield threw for just 165 yards
22	Philip Rivers, IND	7
23	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11		I think Sunday ended any talk that SF would be better off with Mullens
24	Derek Carr, LVR	6
25	Daniel Jones, NYG	11	20	this might be the worst offense in football
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
26	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	11		I feel like we’re substantially closer to Tua now than we were entering Wk 4
27	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13
28	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7
29	Sam Darnold, NYJ	11
30	Drew Lock, DEN	8
31	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8		the training wheels seem to be coming off a bit, for better or worse
32	Nick Foles, CHI	11		that was about what I expected
33	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11
34	Tyrod Taylor, LAC	10
35	Brett Rypien, DEN	8	NR	Rypien’s first career start was nothing if not eventful
36	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6
2	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7	3
3	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10		Dallas’ other option is to turn itself into a glorified Arena League team
4	Derrick Henry, TEN	7
5	Aaron Jones, GB	5		GB isn’t overworking Jones, which should help in the later months
6	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	James Conner, PIT	8
8	Joe Mixon, CIN	9	14	teams have to respect Burrow now, and that’s good news for Mixon
9	Miles Sanders, PHI	9
10	Chris Carson, SEA	6		Seattle finally showed more balance offensively
11	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9	20	with Chubb out, Hunt looks like a top-10 RB once again
12	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13
13	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6	9	he’s LV’s bell cow, but his production is trending in the wrong direction
14	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	8
15	David Montgomery, CHI	11
16	Austin Ekeler, LAC	10	7	Ekeler is set to miss multiple games with hamstring and knee injuries
17	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10
18	Raheem Mostert, SF	11		while nothing is certain, it looks like Mostert could return in Wk 5
19	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7
20	James Robinson, JAC	7	22
21	Nick Chubb, CLE	9	8	a sprained MCL is expected to sideline Chubb for around six weeks
22	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8	16	it’s fair to wonder if Drake’s eight-week run to end 2019 was an anomaly
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
23	Devin Singletary, BUF	11
24	David Johnson, HOU	8		I’ll be watching to see how the offense looks post-O’Brien
25	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8		Gibson is probably WAS’ best offensive player not named McLaurin
26	Le’Veon Bell, NYJ	11		Bell is expected to return in Wk 5
27	Myles Gaskin, MIA	11
28	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9		nothing about LA’s offense looked good Sunday, including Henderson
29	Latavius Murray, NO	6		another week like that from Murray and he’ll start moving up
30	Ronald Jones, TB	13
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
31	Mark Ingram, BAL	8	29	Baltimore is seriously spreading the touches around right now
32	James White, NE	6
33	Mike Davis, CAR	13
34	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	8		out since the opener, Lindsay appears on track to return this Sunday
35	Leonard Fournette, TB	13	32	sat out Wk 4 w/ an ankle injury and seems unlikely to play in Wk 5
36	Joshua Kelley, LAC	10	44	it’ll be interesting to see how they split touches with Ekeler out
37	Adrian Peterson, DET	5
38	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11		Freeman got 15 touches to Gallman’s six
39	Jamaal Williams, GB	5	42
40	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	8	33	only 15 carries in four weeks
41	Zack Moss, BUF	11
42	Damien Harris, NE	6	65	that was an encouraging debut
43	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11		McKinnon looks good, but I’m wont to move him up until I see his role w/ Mostert
44	D’Andre Swift, DET	5	52	look for Swift to serve as DET’s primary passing-down back
45	Cam Akers, LAR	9		Akers was out again Sunday as he works his way back from a rib injury
46	Matt Breida, MIA	11
47	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8	53
48	Boston Scott, PHI	9
49	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
50	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7
51	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
52	Tevin Coleman, SF	11
53	Sony Michel, NE	6	37	Michel was placed on IR with a quad injury
54	Jordan Howard, MIA	11
55	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9
56	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6	49	I moved Hyde up expecting Carson to miss time, instead Hyde got injured
57	Rex Burkhead, NE	6	69
58	Chris Thompson, JAC	7
59	Justin Jackson, LAC	10	68	what will Jackson’s role be with Ekeler sidelined?
60	Frank Gore, NYJ	11	51	Bell’s return moves Gore into a full backup role
61	Dion Lewis, NYG	11
62	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5	42	he appears to be the clear backup to Peterson now
63	Peyton Barber, WAS	8
64	D’Ernest Johnson, CLE	9	NR	Johnson enters the rankings due to Chubb’s injury; he’s a possible stash addition
65	Jeff Wilson, SF	11
66	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
67	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
68	Darrel Williams, KC	10
69	AJ Dillon, GB	5
70	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Michael Thomas, NO	6		was limited in practice last week before being ruled out; is this the week he returns?
2	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
3	Davante Adams, GB	5		Adams was held out of MNF, but it’s hard to imagine he’s not back after the bye
4	Tyreek Hill, KC	10
5	Mike Evans, TB	13		Evans leads the NFL in TDs even though he and Brady are still hunting for consistency
6	Julio Jones, ATL	10	4	Jones bowed out with more hamstring issues on Monday; color me concerned
7	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8
8	Keenan Allen, LAC	10	20	the connection between Herbert and Allen is legit
9	Amari Cooper, DAL	10	19
10	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10
11	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11	15
12	Chris Godwin, TB	13		Godwin is expected to miss a second straight game on Thursday
13	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
14	A. Robinson II, CHI	11		Robinson is the only sure thing in CHI’s passing game
15	DK Metcalf, SEA	6
16	Odell Beckham Jr., CLE	9		will the Chubb injury lead to more passing?
17	Kenny Golladay, DET	5	7	this drop is about DET’s offense, not Golladay’s talent
18	Adam Thielen, MIN	7
19	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
20	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	7	25
21	D.J. Moore, CAR	13	8	through four games, Bridgewater clearly has better chemistry with Anderson
22	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8
23	A.J. Brown, TEN	7
24	Robert Woods, LAR	9	21
25	Julian Edelman, NE	6		catch the ball
26	Robby Anderson, CAR	13	30
27	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9	32	Boyd looks the part of Burrow’s go-to receiver
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
28	DeVante Parker, MIA	11	37
29	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10	33
30	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8
31	Michael Gallup, DAL	10	27
32	Darius Slayton, NYG	11
33	Will Fuller, HOU	8	41	he’s definitely the top WR in HOU right now
34	Marvin Jones, DET	5	29
35	Marquise Brown, BAL	8
36	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	11	40
37	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	8
38	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7	28	Hilton’s slow start continues
39	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
40	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8	26	Cooks has only topped 25 yards receiving in a game once this season
41	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5	50	Lazard’s injury moves MVS up
42	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7	51	back-to-back big games for Jefferson
43	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6	58	another solid showing from Sanders
44	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
45	John Brown, BUF	11
46	A.J. Green, CIN	9	43	I wonder if CIN decides to shop Green around
47	Deebo Samuel, SF	11
48	Golden Tate, NYG	11	42
49	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
50	Scotty Miller, TB	13	63	he has Brady’s trust
51	Corey Davis, TEN	7
52	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11	55
53	Anthony Miller, CHI	11	44
54	Allen Lazard, GB	5	36	placed on IR with a core injury; there’s no timetable for a return
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
55	Tee Higgins, CIN	9	73	Higgins’ role looks to be expanding quickly
56	Christian Kirk, ARI	8	48
57	N’Keal Harry, NE	6
58	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
59	Chase Claypool, PIT	8
60	Laviska Shenault, JAC	7	NR	there’s an void behind Chark that Shenault seems poised to step into
61	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7
62	Preston Williams, MIA	11	52
63	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9	54	D-Jax missed SNF with a bad hammy
64	Randall Cobb, HOU	8
65	Tim Patrick, DEN	8	NR
66	B. Perriman, NYJ	11		Perriman should return in Wk 5
67	Mike Williams, LAC	10		Williams missed Wk 4 with a hamstring injury
68	Sammy Watkins, KC	10
69	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6	59	I’m skeptical about both of OAK’s rookie WRs posting meaningful numbers…
70	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6	60	…whenever they return from their respective injuries
71	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11
72	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13	79
73	Danny Amendola, DET	5
74	James Washington, PIT	8
75	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
76	Russell Gage, ATL	10
77	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8	68	this is starting to feel like a farewell tour
78	Tre’Quan Smith, NO	6	NR	Smith has played well, but will it continue once Thomas returns?
79	Kendrick Bourne, SF	11
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11		15 receptions in his return; yeah, I guess Kittle is back
3	Darren Waller, LVR	6		why is Waller such a non-factor in the red zone?
4	Mark Andrews, BAL	8
5	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9
6	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	3	it’s been a tough start to the season for Ertz
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Hunter Henry, LAC	10
8	Noah Fant, DEN	8	7	Fant injured his ankle last Thursday and is likely to miss a game or two
9	Jared Cook, NO	6		Cook missed Wk 4 with a groin injury; it’s unclear if he’ll return this Sunday
10	Evan Engram, NYG	11
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
11	Jonnu Smith, TEN	7
12	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10	17	he’s been every bit the player fantasy owners thought Blake Jarwin could be
13	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10
14	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13	15	the loss of Howard should force Gronkowski into a more significant role… right?
15	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11		he’s only had one good game in four to open the year
16	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5
17	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9		Goedert was placed on IR with a foot injury
18	Robert Tonyan, GB	5	24	he’s tied with Mike Evans for most receiving TDs on the season
19	Austin Hooper, CLE	9		that was a step in the right direction
20	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
21	Eric Ebron, PIT	8
22	Mo Alie-Cox, IND	7
23	Jordan Akins, HOU	8	18	Akins suffered a concussion in Wk 4
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
24	Greg Olsen, SEA	6	26
25	Chris Herndon, NYJ	11
26	Tyler Eifert, JAC	7		Eifert sustained a concussion in Wk 4
27	Drew Sample, CIN	9	31
28	Jack Doyle, IND	7
29	Ian Thomas, CAR	13
30	Irv Smith, MIN	7
31	Logan Thomas, WAS	8
32	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
33	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
34	Devin Asiasi, NE	6	33
35	Jace Sternberger, GB	5	NR
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Ravens	8
2	Steelers	8
5	Colts	7	5	in a season of offense, the Colts are playing really good defense
3	Bills	11
4	49ers	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Patriots	6		how many INTs did they drop against Mahomes?
7	Saints	6
8	Chiefs	10
9	Bears	11	11
10	Rams	9
11	Buccaneers	13		they gave up some big plays to some guys you never heard of on Sunday
12	Eagles	9	17
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Chargers	10
14	Packers	5
15	Browns	9		three good quarters, one really bad one
16	Seahawks	6	NR
17	Washington	8
18	Broncos	8
19	Titans	7
20	Vikings	7	NR

Rest of season rankings: Week 4

Assessing the fantasy football landscape as we approach Week 4 of the NFL season.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
2	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
3	Lamar Jackson, BAL	8	1	I simply like what I’m seeing from Mahomes and Wilson more
4	Kyler Murray, ARI	8
5	Dak Prescott, DAL	10		eventually Dallas is going to establish a running game, right?
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Josh Allen, BUF	11		Allen’s decision making was dicey at times vs the Rams
7	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5
8	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8	6	I still think things could improve for Watson
9	Matt Ryan, ATL	10
10	Cam Newton, NE	6		continuing to gather intel on Newton but not dropping him
11	Tom Brady, TB	13
12	Drew Brees, NO	6	14	Kamara & Thomas allow Brees to be ordinary and still produce
13	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	8
14	Jared Goff, LAR	9	16	I really liked what I saw from the Rams in the second half Sunday
15	Gardner Minshew, JAC	7		terrible performance in a featured spot
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
16	Joe Burrow, CIN	9	19
17	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	7	20
18	Matthew Stafford, DET	5
19	Carson Wentz, PHI	9
20	Daniel Jones, NYG	11	15	that was a disheartening & dismal performance by the Giants
21	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9		serious game manager vibes in Cleveland right now
22	Philip Rivers, IND	7
23	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11		Nick Mullens’ play in Week 3 means they won’t rush Jimmy G back
24	Derek Carr, LVR	6
25	Justin Herbert, LAC	10		I’d bump up Herbert, but I have no idea what Anthony Lynn has in mind
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
26	Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA	11	32	at least there’s weekly upside with Fitzpatrick
27	Teddy Bridgewater, CAR	13
28	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7		Justin Jefferson’s play was encouraging
29	Sam Darnold, NYJ	11		if Darnold keeps playing like this, Trevor Lawrence will be a Jet
30	Drew Lock, DEN	8
31	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8
32	Nick Foles, CHI	11	35	say it with me…
33	Mitchell Trubisky, CHI	11	27	…there is no plan in Chicago
34	Tyrod Taylor, LAC	10
35	Jeff Driskel, DEN	8
36	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Alvin Kamara, NO	6	2	he was nearly unstoppable on SNF
2	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10
3	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7
4	Derrick Henry, TEN	7	5	Henry gets so many touches each week
5	Aaron Jones, GB	5
6	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	10		nice showing against a tough defense
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Austin Ekeler, LAC	10		vintage Ekeler in Week 3; get that guy the ball in space
8	Nick Chubb, CLE	9	10	if Hunt weren’t there, Chubb would be in the top tier
9	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6
10	James Conner, PIT	8	15	injuries are a concern, but his upside is obvious
11	Miles Sanders, PHI	9
12	Chris Carson, SEA	6		Carson injured his knee on a questionable tackle, expected to miss 1-2 games
13	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13
14	Joe Mixon, CIN	9	9	Mixon shook off a slow start last year; he needs to do it again
15	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	8	13	he might be running into nine-man fronts by Week 5
16	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8
17	David Montgomery, CHI	11	21	with Tarik Cohen lost for the year, Montgomery’s role should increase
18	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10
19	Raheem Mostert, SF	11		he missed Week 3 with a knee injury & SF’s ground game sputtered
20	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
21	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
22	James Robinson, JAC	7	26	another strong week and he could bump up a tier
23	Devin Singletary, BUF	11		Buffalo will run more once it gets colder, right? Right!??
24	David Johnson, HOU	8
25	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8
26	Le’Veon Bell, NYJ	11	22	nothing about the Jets is encouraging
27	Myles Gaskin, MIA	11	35	he’s clearly the primary back, but he’s not getting goal line touches
28	Darrell Henderson, LAR	9	56	LA’s running game looked crisp vs. BUF and Henderson was the main man
29	Mark Ingram, BAL	8	25
30	Latavius Murray, NO	6
31	Ronald Jones, TB	13		it looks like the plan in TB is to ride the hot hand…
32	Leonard Fournette, TB	13	32	…which is a brutal week-to-week scenario for fantasy owners
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
33	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	8	31
34	James White, NE	6	27	following the tragedy involving White’s parents it’s unclear when he’ll return
35	Mike Davis, CAR	13
36	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	8		missed his second in a row but could return Thursday night
37	Sony Michel, NE	6		if it’s possible to have negative clarity, that’s the NE ground game right now
38	Adrian Peterson, DET	5	46
39	Davonta Freeman, NYG	11	NR	I’d expect Freeman to get the majority of the carries in NY
40	Zack Moss, BUF	11
41	Jamaal Williams, GB	5
42	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5
43	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11		McKinnon bowed out with a rib injury of unknown severity
44	Joshua Kelley, LAC	10
45	Cam Akers, LAR	9	30	was a DNP in Week 3 with a rib injury; in his absence, Henderson played great
46	Matt Breida, MIA	11
47	Boston Scott, PHI	9	37	Scott can’t get a sniff on a team with few weapons
48	Nyheim Hines, IND	7
49	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6		he could see more action if Carson misses meaningful time
50	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7
51	Frank Gore, NYJ	11		Gore must really love football to play for the Jets at age 37
52	D’Andre Swift, DET	5	50	one touch in Week 3
53	Duke Johnson Jr., HOU	8
54	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
55	Tevin Coleman, SF	11	36	landed on IR w/ a knee injury but is expected to return this season
56	Jordan Howard, MIA	11		the dreaded touchdown vulture
57	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9	48	I see Henderson or Akers getting most of the carries each week
58	Chris Thompson, JAC	7
59	Dion Lewis, NYG	11	41	Lewis had almost no role in Week 3
60	Peyton Barber, WAS	8
61	Jeff Wilson, SF	11	NR	somebody has to carry the ball for the 49ers
62	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
63	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
64	Darrel Williams, KC	10
65	Damien Harris, NE	6		he’s eligible to return from IR in Week 4
66	AJ Dillon, GB	5
67	Rex Burkhead, NE	6	NR	another Pats back just to further muddy the waters; thanks, Bill
68	Justin Jackson, LAC	10
69	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
70	Bryce Love, WAS	8	59
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Michael Thomas, NO	6		appears ready to return after missing two straight games
2	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8	3	the only one of my top four WRs to actually play in Week 3
3	Davante Adams, GB	5		he was a GTD Sunday and gets an extra day to prepare
4	Julio Jones, ATL	10		like Adams, Jones sat with a hamstring injury but plays on MNF in Week 4
5	Tyreek Hill, KC	10
6	Mike Evans, TB	13		two catches, two yards, two TDs
7	Kenny Golladay, DET	5
8	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
9	JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT	8
10	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10	12
11	Chris Godwin, TB	13	7	Godwin is expected to miss time with a hamstring injury
12	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6	15
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
13	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
14	DK Metcalf, SEA	6	20
15	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11
16	Odell Beckham Jr., CLE	9	11	Cleveland is suddenly a run-first squad
17	Adam Thielen, MIN	7
18	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
19	Amari Cooper, DAL	10
20	Keenan Allen, LAC	10	25	he’d be higher if I was convinced Taylor won’t get that job back
21	Robert Woods, LAR	9
22	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8	26	imagine what he could do in an NFL offense
23	A.J. Brown, TEN	7	16	Brown missed a second game due to a bone bruise that hasn’t healed well
24	Julian Edelman, NE	6
25	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	7		how bad did JAX look without Chark last Thursday?
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
26	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8
27	Michael Gallup, DAL	10		picking between Gallup and Lamb each week might prove problematic
28	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7	27
29	Marvin Jones, DET	5
30	Robby Anderson, CAR	13
31	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8		suffered a concussion in Week 3
32	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9	41	basically swapping Boyd and Green based on early results
33	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10
34	Darius Slayton, NYG	11	43	bumping Slayton and dropping Tate; I just prefer Slayton’s upside
35	Marquise Brown, BAL	8
36	Allen Lazard, GB	5	54	came up big with Davante Adams sidelined
37	DeVante Parker, MIA	11
38	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	8
39	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9	32	Cleveland isn’t throwing the football
40	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	11		he could return this Thursday after missing two games
41	Will Fuller, HOU	8	45
42	Golden Tate, NYG	11	31
43	A.J. Green, CIN	9	34
44	Anthony Miller, CHI	11
45	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
46	John Brown, BUF	11		Brown injured his calf against the Rams and did not return
47	Deebo Samuel, SF	11
48	Christian Kirk, ARI	8	41	Kirk was a P on Sunday with a groin injury
49	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
50	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5
51	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7	61	his play was a silver lining in MIN’s Week 3 loss
52	Preston Williams, MIA	11	48	he just doesn’t look right coming back from a torn ACL
53	Corey Davis, TEN	7	59
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
54	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9	52	D-Jax left Week 3 with a bad hammy but there’s hope he’ll play in Week 4
55	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11		another game like Sunday and Aiyuk is moving up
56	N’Keal Harry, NE	6	64
57	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6	79	he seems to be Carr’s most trusted WR target
58	Emmanuel Sanders, NO	6	68	maybe Sunday night will jump start his season
59	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6
60	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6	50	Ruggs missed Week 3 with a hamstring injury
61	Chase Claypool, PIT	8	NR	some nice flashes from Claypool early on
62	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	7		Recovering from compartment syndrome leg surgery
63	Scotty Miller, TB	13	69
64	Randall Cobb, HOU	8	74
65	B. Perriman, NYJ	11		he’s set to miss another game with an ankle issue
66	Mike Williams, LAC	10		probably the most talented player in this tier; he simply can’t stay healthy
67	Chris Conley, JAC	7	55	Conley was awful last Thursday night
68	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	8
69	Sammy Watkins, KC	10
70	Sterling Shepard, NYG	11	56	placed on IR with a toe injury
71	Danny Amendola, DET	5
72	James Washington, PIT	8	53
73	Tee Higgins, CIN	9	NR
74	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
75	Russell Gage, ATL	10		Gage suffered a concussion in Week 3
76	Jalen Reagor, PHI	9	64	a thumb injury is expected to keep Reagor out for several games
77	Kendrick Bourne, SF	11
78	Braxton Berrios, NYJ	11	NR	hard to say what role he’ll have when Perriman and Crowder return
79	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9		Jeffery appears to be nearing his 2020 debut
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11		Kittle missed his second straight in Week 3 but could return Sunday night
3	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	6	who else is left to catch the ball in Philly?
4	Darren Waller, LVR	6		has anyone ever been more effective at taking something away than Belichick?
5	Mark Andrews, BAL	8
6	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Noah Fant, DEN	8
8	Hunter Henry, LAC	10
9	Jared Cook, NO	6		Cook injured his groin in Week 3; it’s unknown how serious the injury is
10	Evan Engram, NYG	11
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
11	Jonnu Smith, TEN	7	15	he just continues to make plays
12	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10
13	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11
14	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5
15	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13		finally some signs of life…
16	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9	13	Goedert will miss time with an ankle injury
17	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10	25
18	Jordan Akins, HOU	8
19	Austin Hooper, CLE	9	16	still nothing from Hooper as CLE focuses on the run game
20	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11	30	a Jimmy Graham resurgence!?!?
21	Eric Ebron, PIT	8	24
22	Mo Alie-Cox, IND	7	NR	he’s showing a nice rapport with Rivers
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
23	Chris Herndon, NYJ	11	16	even with limited options Herndon can’t get going
24	Robert Tonyan, GB	5	NR	he’s the current TE1 in GB, not Sternberger
25	Tyler Eifert, JAC	7	21
26	Greg Olsen, SEA	6
27	Jack Doyle, IND	7	17	Alie-Cox seems to be the top TE in Indy right now
28	O.J. Howard, TB	13	32
29	Ian Thomas, CAR	13
30	Irv Smith, MIN	7	22	I warned him last week
31	Drew Sample, CIN	9
32	Logan Thomas, WAS	8
33	Devin Asiasi, NE	6
34	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
35	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Ravens	8		I doubt anyone will handle them the way KC did the rest of the way
2	Steelers	8
3	Bills	11		their second-half collapse raises some questions
4	49ers	11
5	Colts	7	9	even given lesser competition, Indy has been exceptional this season
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Patriots	6
7	Saints	6	4	there have to be some concerns in the Big Easy
8	Chiefs	10
9	Rams	9	10
10	Buccaneers	13	11
11	Bears	11
12	Chargers	10
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Packers	5
14	Browns	9	NR	they’ve looked good recently, albeit against a couple shaky offenses
15	Washington	8	NR
16	Broncos	8
17	Eagles	9
18	Cardinals	8
19	Texans	8
20	Titans	7	NR

Rest of season rankings: Week 3

The fantasy football landscape will look much different after several huge injuries.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Lamar Jackson, BAL	8
2	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
3	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
4	Kyler Murray, ARI	8	6	Murray’s willingness to run really elevates his outlook
5	Dak Prescott, DAL	10
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8	5	how badly does Watson miss Hopkins?
7	Josh Allen, BUF	11	8	I like what I’m seeing, I just want to see it against better competition
8	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5		his receivers are dropping too many balls
9	Matt Ryan, ATL	10
10	Cam Newton, NE	6	16	this is as good as Newton has looked in several years
11	Tom Brady, TB	13
12	B. Roethlisberger, PIT	8
13	Gardner Minshew, JAC	7	20	I could see Minshew putting up big numbers in a season where W’s don’t matter
14	Drew Brees, NO	6
15	Daniel Jones, NYG	11		let’s see how the loss of Barkley changes the Giants attack
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
16	Jared Goff, LAR	9		Sunday had a 2018 vibe to it; Goff has my curiosity
17	M. Stafford, DET	5	10	the return of Golladay will help, but there’s something missing in Detroit
18	Carson Wentz, PHI	9	11	I don’t like anything about Wentz’s first two games
19	Joe Burrow, CIN	9	27
20	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	7	22	I’m still not sure the Titans want to throw this much
21	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9		that looked like a run-first team last Thursday
22	Philip Rivers, IND	7
23	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11		it doesn’t sound like Jimmy G will miss time
24	Derek Carr, LVR	6
25	Justin Herbert, LAC	10	34	Lynn says Taylor is the starter, but there’s no way that lasts
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
26	T. Bridgewater, CAR	13
27	M. Trubisky, CHI	11	31
28	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7		take away Week 1 garbage time & Cousins has been the NFL’s worst QB thus far
29	Sam Darnold, NYJ	11
30	Drew Lock, DEN	8	24	Lock is expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a shoulder injury
31	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8
32	R. Fitzpatrick, MIA	11
33	Tyrod Taylor, LAC	10		that’s going to be Herbert’s job sooner than later
34	Jeff Driskel, DEN	8	NR
35	Nick Foles, CHI	11
36	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10		with the injuries to McCaffrey & Barkley, Elliott inherits the top spot
2	Alvin Kamara, NO	6	5
3	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7		I’ll be shocked if Minnesota’s offense doesn’t run through Cook in Week 3
4	Aaron Jones, GB	5	8	he’s getting more action that I thought he might to open the year
5	Derrick Henry, TEN	7
6	C. Edwards-Helaire, KC	10		not a great Week 2, but I’m still elevating him into the top tier
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Austin Ekeler, LAC	10
8	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6	13	as long as he stays healthy, Jacobs should see a ton of work
9	Joe Mixon, CIN	9
10	Nick Chubb, CLE	9		Cleveland’s offense ran through Chubb in Week 2
11	Miles Sanders, PHI	9
12	Chris Carson, SEA	6		his receiving exploits are carrying him statistically right now
13	M. Gordon III, DEN	8
14	C. McCaffrey, CAR	13	1	a high ankle sprain will keep him out 4-6 weeks & there’s no reason to rush him back
15	James Conner, PIT	8		shook off an ankle injury to reaffirm he’s the clear RB1 in PIT when healthy
16	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8	11
17	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10	16	can we get Gurley the ball as a receiver?!?
18	Raheem Mostert, SF	11	22	Mostert may miss a week, but he’s a big play waiting to happen
19	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
20	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7	23	Taylor logged 28 touches in his first start
21	D. Montgomery, CHI	11	26	I’m far from sold on Chicago’s offense, but Montgomery looks like a workhorse
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
22	Le’Veon Bell, NYJ	11
23	D. Singletary, BUF	11
24	David Johnson, HOU	8
25	Mark Ingram, BAL	8
26	James Robinson, JAC	7	55	Robinson has impressed and certainly looks to be the featured back
27	James White, NE	6
28	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8
29	Tarik Cohen, CHI	11
30	Cam Akers, LAR	9	28	Akers was knocked out of Week 2 early w/ a rib injury; he’s day-to-day
31	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	8	27	I might’ve been a little aggressive in my initial outlook for Dobbins
32	L. Fournette, TB	13	42	it feels like Fournette taking over is a matter of when, not if
33	Latavius Murray, NO	6
34	Ronald Jones, TB	13		Arians says Jones is still the guy; color me skeptical
35	Myles Gaskin, MIA	11	NR	Gaskin seems to be the top back to own in Miami
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
36	Tevin Coleman, SF	11	34	Coleman is expected to miss multiple games with a knee injury
37	Boston Scott, PHI	9
38	Mike Davis, CAR	13	NR	Davis should get first crack filling in for McCaffrey
39	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	8		he’s set to miss 2-4 weeks with a sprained toe
40	Sony Michel, NE	6
41	Dion Lewis, NYG	11	NR	Lewis saw most of the work after Barkley went down; we’ll see what else they do at RB
42	Zack Moss, BUF	11
43	Jamaal Williams, GB	5
44	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5
45	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11	64	injuries have presented McKinnon with a real opportunity to carve out a role
46	Adrian Peterson, DET	5
47	Joshua Kelley, LAC	10	61	the only reason he’s not higher is uncertainty when Justin Jackson returns
48	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9	53	Brown broke his pinky but should be available in Week 3
49	Matt Breida, MIA	11
50	D’Andre Swift, DET	5		Swift looks like he’s going to be the third-down back in Motown
51	Nyheim Hines, IND	7	38
52	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6
53	A. Mattison, MIN	7
54	Frank Gore, NYJ	11
55	D. Johnson Jr., HOU	8	41	Johnson was a P in Week 2 w/ an ankle injury & I don’t like Houston’s offense
56	D. Henderson, LAR	9	66	it’s hard to get a read on LA’s backfield given the injuries
57	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
58	Jordan Howard, MIA	11	36	13 carries, 11 yards in two games
59	Bryce Love, WAS	8
60	Chris Thompson, JAC	7	32
61	Peyton Barber, WAS	8
62	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
63	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
64	Darrel Williams, KC	10
65	Damien Harris, NE	6
66	Wayne Gallman, NYG	11	NR
67	AJ Dillon, GB	5
68	Jalen Richard, LVR	6
69	Justin Jackson, LAC	10		what role, if any, will Jackson have when he returns?
70	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Michael Thomas, NO	6		did not play in Week 2 and is unknown for this coming Sunday
2	Davante Adams, GB	5		Adams’ hamstring injury is not believed to be serious, but he could miss a game
3	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8	4
4	Julio Jones, ATL	10
5	Tyreek Hill, KC	10
6	Mike Evans, TB	13
7	Chris Godwin, TB	13		Godwin didn’t play in Week 2 due to a concussion but should return in Week 3
8	Kenny Golladay, DET	5		Golladay is expected to make his 2020 debut this week
9	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
10	J. Smith-Schuster, PIT	8	12
11	O. Beckham Jr., CLE	9
12	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10	21	it looks like ATL has joined TB as teams with two viable WR1s
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
13	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
14	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11	29	Diggs just makes Buffalo’s offense so much more dynamic
15	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6
16	A.J. Brown, TEN	7		a bone bruise kept Brown out in Week 2; if he misses more time I’ll revisit
17	Adam Thielen, MIN	7
18	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
19	Amari Cooper, DAL	10
20	DK Metcalf, SEA	6	24	if Seattle’s pass-first approach continues, Metcalf could be a top-10 WR
21	Robert Woods, LAR	9
22	Julian Edelman, NE	6	30	he and Newton were sure on the same page Sunday night
23	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	7
24	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8		Cooks looked more in tune w/ Watson on Sunday
25	Keenan Allen, LAC	10
26	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8
27	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7	22	ugly start to the season for Hilton
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
28	Michael Gallup, DAL	10		through two weeks Lamb has outproduced Gallup
29	Marvin Jones, DET	5
30	Robby Anderson, CAR	13	38
31	Golden Tate, NYG	11
32	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
33	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8	46
34	A.J. Green, CIN	9
35	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10	47	he’s already looking like a weapon in Dallas
36	Marquise Brown, BAL	8
37	DeVante Parker, MIA	11
38	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	8	57	with Courtland Sutton done for the year, Jeudy should see a lot of action
39	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	11
40	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
41	Christian Kirk, ARI	8
42	Anthony Miller, CHI	11
43	Darius Slayton, NYG	11
44	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
45	Will Fuller, HOU	8		another week, another injury; he just can’t stay healthy
46	John Brown, BUF	11
47	Deebo Samuel, SF	11
48	P. Williams, MIA	11
49	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
50	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6
51	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5	72	his ability to get vertical gives MVS some upside
52	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9
53	J. Washington, PIT	8
54	Allen Lazard, GB	5	58
55	Chris Conley, JAC	7
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
56	S. Shepard, NYG	11	49
57	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11
58	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6	55
59	Corey Davis, TEN	7	70	so far, so good for Davis
60	M. Pittman Jr., IND	7
61	J. Jefferson, MIN	7
62	B. Perriman, NYJ	11		Perriman is week-to-week with an ankle sprain
63	Mike Williams, LAC	10
64	N’Keal Harry, NE	6	70
65	Jalen Reagor, PHI	9
66	L. Fitzgerald, ARI	8
67	Sammy Watkins, KC	10		Watkins was knocked out of Week 2 with a head injury
68	E. Sanders, NO	6	55	it was discouraging to see Sanders do nothing on MNF w/ Thomas out
69	Scotty Miller, TB	13	60
70	Danny Amendola, DET	5
71	Parris Campbell, IND	7	57	a knee injury will keep Campbell sidelined for a while
72	Randall Cobb, HOU	8	78
73	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
74	Russell Gage, ATL	10	NR
75	Kendrick Bourne, SF	11
76	KJ Hamler, DEN	8	NR
77	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13
78	Jakobi Meyers, NE	6
79	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11		Kittle is expected to return in Week 3
3	Darren Waller, LVR	6	6	he’s the top target in Oakland
4	Mark Andrews, BAL	8
5	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9
6	Zach Ertz, PHI	9	4	a struggling offense & Goedert’s ascension were enough to drop Ertz a bit
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Noah Fant, DEN	8		I expect Fant to see a lot of action w/ Sutton done for the season
8	Hunter Henry, LAC	10
9	Jared Cook, NO	6	7
10	Evan Engram, NYG	11
11	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10
12	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9	15
14	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5	16
15	Jonnu Smith, TEN	7	19	Smith is off to a great start in a surprisingly pass-heavy offense
16	Austin Hooper, CLE	9		his role thus far has been nearly nonexistent
17	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13		are we sure he unretired?
18	Chris Herndon, NYJ	11	13
19	Jack Doyle, IND	7		Doyle couldn’t suit up in Week 2 due to an ankle injury
20	Jordan Akins, HOU	8
21	Tyler Eifert, JAC	7
22	Irv Smith, MIN	7		another week of nothing & Smith is dropping into the bottom tier
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
24	Eric Ebron, PIT	8
25	Dalton Schultz, DAL	10	NR	great first game following Jarwin’s injury; it’s something to monitor
26	J. Sternberger, GB	5
27	Greg Olsen, SEA	6		his one target Sunday night deflected off his hands into a pick six
28	Ian Thomas, CAR	13
29	Drew Sample, CIN	9	NR	Sample joins the rankings following the season-ending injury to Uzomah
30	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
31	Logan Thomas, WAS	8	NR
32	O.J. Howard, TB	13	31
33	Devin Asiasi, NE	6
34	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
35	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
36	Darren Fells, HOU	8
37	Jordan Reed, SF	11	NR
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement	Notes
1	Ravens, BAL	8
2	Steelers, PIT	8
3	Bills, BUF	11
4	Saints, NO	6
5	49ers, SF	11	3	those d-line injuries are a concern
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Patriots, NE	6
7	Chiefs, KC	10
8	Bears, CHI	11
9	Colts, IND	7	16
10	Rams, LAR	9
11	Buccaneers, TB	13
12	Chargers, LAC	10
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
14	Seahawks, SEA	6	13
15	Broncos, DEN	8
16	Packers, GB	5	19
17	Eagles, PHI	9	14
18	Cardinals, ARI	8
19	Texans, HOU	8
20	Vikings, MIN	7	11	the loss of Barr is a blow to an already struggling defense

Rest of season rankings: Week 2

With one week down, how does the long-term value change for players after the first game of 2020?

There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

*Actual up/down movement tracking will begin in Week 3’s release.

Quarterbacks				Notes
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Movement*	Notes
1	Lamar Jackson, BAL	8
2	Patrick Mahomes, KC	10
3	Russell Wilson, SEA	6
4	Dak Prescott, DAL	10		not a great opener, but I like the trio of Cooper, Gallup and Lamb
5	Deshaun Watson, HOU	8
6	Kyler Murray, ARI	8
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Aaron Rodgers, GB	5		he kinda looked like 2016 Aaron Rodgers, right?
8	Josh Allen, BUF	11		all of a sudden the Bills have weapons in the passing game
9	Matt Ryan, ATL	10
10	M. Stafford, DET	5
11	Carson Wentz, PHI	9		that offensive line is a concern
12	Tom Brady, TB	13		TB12 made some bad decisions Sunday, but there’s so much talent there
13	Daniel Jones, NYG	11		he held up pretty well given the beating he was taking
14	Drew Brees, NO	6
15	B. Roethlisberger, PIT	8		think Smith-Schuster is happy to have Big Ben back?
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
16	Cam Newton, NE	6		Newton’s Week 1 stat line is one of the NFL’s most interesting
17	Jared Goff, LAR	9
18	Baker Mayfield, CLE	9		he might’ve had more commercial appearances than completions in Week 1
19	Philip Rivers, IND	7
20	Gardner Minshew, JAC	7
21	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	11
22	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	7		his 43 attempts on MNF were his most as a Titan; anomaly or trend?
23	Derek Carr, LVR	6
24	Drew Lock, DEN	8
25	T. Bridgewater, CAR	13
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
26	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7		don’t be fooled by his final numbers; Zimmer wants to run, run & run some more
27	Joe Burrow, CIN	9		he looked pretty poised on that final drive
28	Sam Darnold, NYJ	11
29	Dwayne Haskins, WAS	8
30	M. Trubisky, CHI	11
31	R. Fitzpatrick, MIA	11
32	Tyrod Taylor, LAC	10		Herbert is going to be under center sooner than later
33	Nick Foles, CHI	11
34	Justin Herbert, LAC	10
35	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11
36	Jarrett Stidham, NE	6
37	Alex Smith, WAS	8
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye
1	C. McCaffrey, CAR	13
2	Saquon Barkley, NYG	11		thankfully he doesn’t have to play Pittsburgh again this season
3	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	10
4	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7
5	Alvin Kamara, NO	6
6	Derrick Henry, TEN	7
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	C. Edwards-Helaire, KC	10		a couple more performances like Week 1 and he’ll join the top tier
8	Aaron Jones, GB	5
9	Austin Ekeler, LAC	10
10	Joe Mixon, CIN	9
11	Kenyan Drake, ARI	8
12	Nick Chubb, CLE	9
13	Josh Jacobs, LVR	6
14	Miles Sanders, PHI	9
15	Chris Carson, SEA	6		an afterthought in Week 1 but no need to panic just yet
16	Todd Gurley II, ATL	10
17	M. Gordon III, DEN	8
18	James Conner, PIT	8		Conner’s ankle injury isn’t believed to be serious, but it’s still not a good sign
19	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
20	Le’Veon Bell, NYJ	11		it sounds like Bell will miss multiple games with a hamstring injury
21	D. Singletary, BUF	11
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
22	Raheem Mostert, SF	11
23	Jonathan Taylor, IND	7		it’ll be interesting to see how Taylor/Hines split the work w/ Mack done for the year
24	David Johnson, HOU	8
25	Mark Ingram, BAL	8
26	D. Montgomery, CHI	11
27	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	8		two TDs in his NFL debut; his split with Ingram is a situation to watch
28	Cam Akers, LAR	9
29	James White, NE	6
30	Antonio Gibson, WAS	8
31	Tarik Cohen, CHI	11
32	Chris Thompson, JAC	7
33	Latavius Murray, NO	6
34	Tevin Coleman, SF	11		poor air quality keep Coleman mostly on the shelf in Week 1
35	Ronald Jones, TB	13		early returns are positive as Jones’ 19 touches dwarfed Fournette’s five
36	Jordan Howard, MIA	11
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
37	Boston Scott, PHI	9
38	Nyheim Hines, IND	7		I got a whiff of Austin Ekeler on Sunday; Hines is someone I’m watching closely
39	Phillip Lindsay, DEN	8
40	Sony Michel, NE	6
41	D. Johnson Jr., HOU	8		an ankle injury knocked him out of the NFL opener; he’s day-to-day per O’Brien
42	L. Fournette, TB	13
43	Zack Moss, BUF	11
44	Jamaal Williams, GB	5
45	Kerryon Johnson, DET	5		Johnson logged half as many carries as Peterson, who was just signed; not good
46	Adrian Peterson, DET	5		impressive debut for AD; I’ll be watching vs. GB to see how the carries are distributed
47	Matt Breida, MIA	11
48	D’Andre Swift, DET	5		that was a brutal drop by Swift
49	Carlos Hyde, SEA	6
50	Benny Snell Jr., PIT	8
51	Bryce Love, WAS	8
52	A. Mattison, MIN	7
53	Malcolm Brown, LAR	9
54	Frank Gore, NYJ	11
55	James Robinson, JAC	7
56	Peyton Barber, WAS	8		he logged 17 of WAS’ 29 runs by RBs vs. Philly
57	Tony Pollard, DAL	10
58	Chase Edmonds, ARI	8
59	Darrel Williams, KC	10
60	Damien Harris, NE	6
61	Joshua Kelley, LAC	10		stepped in nicely behind Ekeler and could see more work
62	Darrynton Evans, TEN	7
63	DeeJay Dallas, SEA	6
64	Jerick McKinnon, SF	11
65	AJ Dillon, GB	5
66	D. Henderson, LAR	9
67	Jalen Richard, LVR	6
68	Justin Jackson, LAC	10		another lower-body injury for Jackson opens the door for Kelley
69	Giovani Bernard, CIN	9
70	Josh Adams, NYJ	11
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye
1	Michael Thomas, NO	6		a high-ankle sprain is a concerning injury; let’s see if he suits up in Week 2
2	Davante Adams, GB	5
3	Julio Jones, ATL	10
4	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	8
5	Tyreek Hill, KC	10
6	Mike Evans, TB	13
7	Chris Godwin, TB	13
8	Kenny Golladay, DET	5		missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury; status for Week 2 remains TBD
9	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
10	O. Beckham Jr., CLE	9
11	A. Robinson II, CHI	11
12	J. Smith-Schuster, PIT	8		nice bounce-back performance; a couple more and he can move into the top 10
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
13	Tyler Lockett, SEA	6
14	A.J. Brown, TEN	7
15	Adam Thielen, MIN	7		garbage time production masked a run-heavy game plan
16	Cooper Kupp, LAR	9
17	Amari Cooper, DAL	10
18	Robert Woods, LAR	9
19	DJ Chark Jr., JAC	7
20	Brandin Cooks, HOU	8
21	Calvin Ridley, ATL	10
22	T.Y. Hilton, IND	7
23	DK Metcalf, SEA	6
24	Keenan Allen, LAC	10
25	C. Sutton, DEN	8		he couldn’t go on MNF due to a shoulder injury; he may return in Week 2
26	Terry McLaurin, WAS	8
27	Marvin Jones, DET	5
28	Michael Gallup, DAL	10
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
29	Stefon Diggs, BUF	11		Diggs is more talented than this spot, but I need to see more with Allen
30	Julian Edelman, NE	6
31	Golden Tate, NYG	11		Tate couldn’t answer the bell Monday due to a hamstring injury
32	Jarvis Landry, CLE	9
33	A.J. Green, CIN	9
34	Marquise Brown, BAL	8
35	DeVante Parker, MIA	11		suffered a strained hammy in Week 1; we’ll see how long he’s out of action
36	Jamison Crowder, NYJ	11
37	Tyler Boyd, CIN	9
38	Robby Anderson, CAR	13
39	Christian Kirk, ARI	8		I’ll be watching Kirk in Week 2 after he accounted for zero yards vs. SF
40	Anthony Miller, CHI	11
41	Darius Slayton, NYG	11		with Tate out, Slayton led the way with 102 yds and 2 TDs
42	Mecole Hardman, KC	10
43	Will Fuller, HOU	8		he was WR1 ahead of Cooks in the opener; if that continues I’ll adjust their outlooks
44	John Brown, BUF	11
45	Diontae Johnson, PIT	8
46	Deebo Samuel, SF	11		Samuel was placed on IR, meaning he’ll miss at least three games
47	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	10
48	P. Williams, MIA	11
49	S. Shepard, NYG	11
50	Cole Beasley, BUF	11
51	Henry Ruggs III, LVR	6
52	DeSean Jackson, PHI	9
53	J. Washington, PIT	8
54	Chris Conley, JAC	7
55	Bryan Edwards, LVR	6
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
56	E. Sanders, NO	6
57	Parris Campbell, IND	7
58	Allen Lazard, GB	5
59	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	8		encouraging debut for Jeudy, but that was with Sutton inactive
60	Scotty Miller, TB	13		Miller’s six targets trailed only Godwin in Brady’s first game
61	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	11
62	M. Pittman Jr., IND	7
63	J. Jefferson, MIN	7
64	B. Perriman, NYJ	11
65	Mike Williams, LAC	10
66	Jalen Reagor, PHI	9
67	L. Fitzgerald, ARI	8
68	Sammy Watkins, KC	10		fool me once, shame on you; fool me year after year…
69	Danny Amendola, DET	5
70	Corey Davis, TEN	7		he topped 100 yards in the opener, now go do it again
71	N’Keal Harry, NE	6
72	Van Jefferson, LAR	9
73	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB	5		two drops put on a damper on a big game against Minnesota
74	Steven Sims Jr., WAS	8
75	Kendrick Bourne, SF	11
76	Curtis Samuel, CAR	13
77	Jakobi Meyers, NE	6
78	Randall Cobb, HOU	8
79	Hunter Renfrow, LVR	6
80	Alshon Jeffery, PHI	9
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye
1	Travis Kelce, KC	10
2	George Kittle, SF	11		he suffered a sprained knee on Sunday but could play in Week 2
3	Mark Andrews, BAL	8
4	Zach Ertz, PHI	9		a TD salvaged his numbers, but he absolutely took a backseat to Goedert
5	Tyler Higbee, LAR	9
6	Darren Waller, LVR	6
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
7	Jared Cook, NO	6		Cook was the only offensive standout for NO in Week 1
8	Noah Fant, DEN	8
9	Hunter Henry, LAC	10
10	Evan Engram, NYG	11		seven targets, two receptions
11	Hayden Hurst, ATL	10		in a game where Ryan threw for 450 yards, Hurst managed just 38
12	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
13	Chris Herndon, NYJ	11
14	Austin Hooper, CLE	9
15	Dallas Goedert, PHI	9		great debut; if he has another big performance in Week 2 he’ll move up
16	T.J. Hockenson, DET	5
17	Rob Gronkowski, TB	13		he left pro wrestling for this!?
18	Jack Doyle, IND	7
19	Jonnu Smith, TEN	7
20	Jordan Akins, HOU	8		with a little consistency Akins could ascend the rankings
21	Tyler Eifert, JAC	7
22	Irv Smith, MIN	7
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
23	Eric Ebron, PIT	8
24	J. Sternberger, GB	5
25	Greg Olsen, SEA	6
26	Ian Thomas, CAR	13
27	Jimmy Graham, CHI	11
28	Devin Asiasi, NE	6
29	Dawson Knox, BUF	11
30	Gerald Everett, LAR	9
31	O.J. Howard, TB	13
32	C.J. Uzomah, CIN	9
33	Vance McDonald, PIT	8
34	Kyle Rudolph, MIN	7
35	Will Dissly, SEA	6
36	Darren Fells, HOU	8
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye
1	Ravens, BAL	8
2	Steelers, PIT	8		that was a swarming defense on MNF
3	49ers, SF	11
4	Bills, BUF	11
5	Saints, NO	6
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye
6	Patriots, NE	6
7	Chiefs, KC	10
8	Bears, CHI	11
9	Rams, LAR	9
10	Buccaneers, TB	13
11	Vikings, MIN	7		there are real concerns about the pass rush and CB play
12	Jets, NYJ	11
13	Seahawks, SEA	6
14	Eagles, PHI	9
15	Chargers, LAC	10		I was expecting more against the Bengals
16	Colts, IND	7
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye
17	Titans, TEN	7
18	Broncos, DEN	8		Von Miller’s injury is a real blow to DEN’s defensive upside
19	Packers, GB	5
20	Jaguars, JAC	7
21	Cardinals, ARI	8
22	Football Team, WAS	8
23	Texans, HOU	8
24	Browns, CLE	9
25	Cowboys, DAL	10
26	Giants, NYG	11
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye
27	Bengals, CIN	9
28	Panthers, CAR	13
29	Raiders, LVR	6
30	Dolphins, MIA	11
31	Falcons, ATL	10
32	Lions, DET	5

2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR scoring

A preliminary look at where all of the notable players fall in 2020 fantasy football draft rankings.

Drafting before our official projection-driven rankings are available (June 1) for your specific scoring system? We have you covered in early performance PPR drafts with these preliminary rankings.

Note: ADP figures are courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator.

Quarterbacks

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	2.09	Patrick Mahomes	QB	KC	10	21	13.07	Drew Lock	QB	DEN	8
2	2.07	Lamar Jackson	QB	BAL	8	22	10.09	Daniel Jones	QB	NYG	11
3	5.02	Russell Wilson	QB	SEA	6	23	14.10	Derek Carr	QB	LV	6
4	6.10	Dak Prescott	QB	DAL	10	24	11.03	Sam Darnold	QB	NYJ	11
5	5.10	Kyler Murray	QB	ARI	8	25	14.01	Joe Burrow	QB	CIN	9
6	4.06	Deshaun Watson	QB	HOU	8	26	14.04	Gardner Minshew	QB	JAX	7
7	10.09	Drew Brees	QB	NO	6	27		Tyrod Taylor	QB	LAC	10
8	8.06	Matt Ryan	QB	ATL	10	28		Ryan Fitzpatrick	QB	MIA	11
9	9.10	Baker Mayfield	QB	CLE	9	29	14.07	Teddy Bridgewater	QB	CAR	13
10	6.07	Aaron Rodgers	QB	GB		30		Jarrett Stidham	QB	NE	6
11	7.07	Carson Wentz	QB	PHI	5	31		Nick Foles	QB	CHI	11
12	11.10	Matthew Stafford	QB	DET	9	32		Tua Tagovailoa	QB	MIA	11
13	13.08	Ryan Tannehill	QB	TEN	5	33	15.06	Taysom Hill	QB	NO	6
14	11.12	Tom Brady	QB	TB	7	34		Dwayne Haskins	QB	WAS	8
15	9.05	Kirk Cousins	QB	MIN	13	35		Mitchell Trubisky	QB	CHI	11
16	14.04	Philip Rivers	QB	IND	7	36		Brian Hoyer	QB	NE	6
17	7.11	Josh Allen	QB	BUF	11	37		Kyle Allen	QB	WAS	8
18	9.04	Jimmy Garoppolo	QB	SF	11	38	10.01	Jameis Winston	QB	NO	6
19	10.12	Jared Goff	QB	LAR	9	39		Justin Herbert	QB	LAC	10
20	13.06	Ben Roethlisberger	QB	PIT	8	40	11.09	Cam Newton	QB	FA	—

Running backs

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	1.03	Saquon Barkley	RB	NYG	11	43	9.09	Latavius Murray	RB	NO	6
2	1.01	Christian McCaffrey	RB	CAR	13	44	11.02	Ke’Shawn Vaughn	RB	TB	13
3	1.05	Alvin Kamara	RB	NO	6	45	9.03	Alexander Mattison	RB	MIN	7
4	1.06	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	DAL	10	46	12.12	Chase Edmonds	RB	ARI	8
5	1.11	Nick Chubb	RB	CLE	9	47	10.11	Duke Johnson	RB	HOU	8
6	2.03	Derrick Henry	RB	TEN	7	48	11.09	Jordan Howard	RB	MIA	11
7	2.04	Dalvin Cook	RB	MIN	7	49		Chris Thompson	RB	JAX	7
8	2.02	Aaron Jones	RB	GB	5	50		Zack Moss	RB	BUF	11
9	2.01	Josh Jacobs	RB	LV	6	51	4.03	Kerryon Johnson	RB	DET	5
10	1.12	Joe Mixon	RB	CIN	9	52	12.03	J.K. Dobbins	RB	BAL	8
11	2.01	Leonard Fournette	RB	JAX	7	53	14.01	Malcolm Brown	RB	LAR	9
12	3.04	Miles Sanders	RB	PHI	9	54	10.01	Jamaal Williams	RB	GB	5
13	4.02	Austin Ekeler	RB	LAC	10	55	11.07	Tony Pollard	RB	DAL	10
14	3.08	LeVeon Bell	RB	NYJ	11	56	13.06	Nyheim Hines	RB	IND	7
15	3.12	Devin Singletary	RB	BUF	11	57	13.12	Boston Scott	RB	PHI	9
16	4.02	James Conner	RB	PIT	8	58	14.01	Adrian Peterson	RB	WAS	8
17	8.07	Todd Gurley	RB	ATL	10	59		Darrynton Evans	RB	TEN	7
18	4.08	Mark Ingram	RB	BAL	8	60	12.05	Damien Harris	RB	NE	6
19	5.04	Kenyan Drake	RB	ARI	8	61	13.09	Ryquell Armstead	RB	JAX	7
20	2.09	Melvin Gordon	RB	DEN	8	62	13.11	Jaylen Samuels	RB	PIT	8
21	3.04	Chris Carson	RB	SEA	6	63	10.11	Justice Hill	RB	BAL	8
22	5.02	David Montgomery	RB	CHI	11	64		AJ Dillon	RB	GB	5
23	9.02	Raheem Mostert	RB	SF	11	65		Frank Gore	RB	NYJ	11
24	7.03	Sony Michel	RB	NE	6	66	13.12	Qadree Ollison	RB	ATL	10
25	5.02	Marlon Mack	RB	IND	7	67	14.01	Benny Snell Jr.	RB	PIT	8
26	8.09	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB	KC	10	68	14.07	Bryce Love	RB	WAS	8
27	6.07	Kareem Hunt	RB	CLE	9	69		Brian Hill	RB	ATL	10
28	11.05	Cam Akers	RB	LAR	9	70	9.03	Royce Freeman	RB	DEN	8
29	6.08	David Johnson	RB	HOU	8	71		Joshua Kelley	RB	LAC	10
30	7.08	Tevin Coleman	RB	SF	11	72		Anthony McFarland Jr.	RB	PIT	8
31	7.10	James White	RB	NE	6	73		Reggie Bonnafon	RB	CAR	13
32	8.04	Damien Williams	RB	KC	10	74	14.03	Darwin Thompson	RB	KC	10
33	8.10	Matt Breida	RB	MIA	11	75		Eno Benjamin	RB	ARI	8
34	5.08	Phillip Lindsay	RB	DEN	8	76		Peyton Barber	RB	WAS	8
35	11.12	D’Andre Swift	RB	DET	5	77		Dion Lewis	RB	NYG	11
36	8.03	Ronald Jones II	RB	TB	13	78		Antonio Gibson	RB	WAS	8
37	10.10	Jonathan Taylor	RB	IND	7	79		Lynn Bowden Jr.	RB	LV	6
38	9.01	Tarik Cohen	RB	CHI	11	80		Jordan Scarlett	RB	CAR	13
39	6.06	Derrius Guice	RB	WAS	8	81		DeeJay Dallas	RB	SEA	6
40	13.12	Justin Jackson	RB	LAC	10	82		Ryan Calais	RB	TB	13
41	9.05	Darrell Henderson	RB	LAR	9	83		Kalen Ballage	RB	MIA	11
42	9.07	Rashaad Penny	RB	SEA	6

Wide receivers

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	1.03	Michael Thomas	WR	NO	6	53	11.03	Diontae Johnson	WR	PIT	8
2	1.07	Davante Adams	WR	GB	5	54	10.09	Anthony Miller	WR	CHI	11
3	3.02	Cooper Kupp	WR	LAR	9	55	11.06	Tyrell Williams	WR	LV	6
4	1.06	DeAndre Hopkins	WR	ARI	8	56		Brandon Aiyuk	WR	SF	11
5	1.09	Tyreek Hill	WR	KC	10	57	6.02	Christian Kirk	WR	ARI	8
6	1.10	Julio Jones	WR	ATL	10	58	12.05	Justin Jefferson	WR	MIN	7
7	2.11	Mike Evans	WR	TB	13	59	9.09	Robby Anderson	WR	CAR	13
8	2.11	Kenny Golladay	WR	DET	5	60	8.09	N’Keal Harry	WR	NE	6
9	5.03	A.J. Brown	WR	TEN	7	61	11.07	Corey Davis	WR	TEN	7
10	2.02	Chris Godwin	WR	TB	13	62	13.02	Breshad Perriman	WR	NYJ	11
11	5.05	Odell Beckham Jr.	WR	CLE	9	63		Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	IND	7
12	3.12	Deebo Samuel	WR	SF	11	64	14.03	Marquez Valdes-Scantling	WR	GB	5
13	2.11	Amari Cooper	WR	DAL	10	65	13.09	DeSean Jackson	WR	PHI	9
14	3.07	Adam Thielen	WR	MIN	7	66	11.01	Parris Campbell	WR	IND	7
15	3.06	Courtland Sutton	WR	DEN	8	67	12.07	CeeDee Lamb	WR	DAL	10
16	3.04	Keenan Allen	WR	LAC	10	68		Adam Humphries	WR	TEN	7
17	3.09	Allen Robinson	WR	CHI	11	69	14.01	Kenny Stills	WR	HOU	8
18	3.10	Tyler Lockett	WR	SEA	6	70	14.07	Cole Beasley	WR	BUF	11
19	4.01	D.J. Chark	WR	JAX	7	71	9.10	Sammy Watkins	WR	KC	10
20	4.08	D.K. Metcalf	WR	SEA	6	72	13.10	Tee Higgins	WR	CIN	9
21	4.02	Calvin Ridley	WR	ATL	10	73	13.11	Josh Reynolds	WR	LAR	9
22	7.11	Brandin Cooks	WR	HOU	8	74		Bisi Johnson	WR	MIN	7
23	4.07	D.J. Moore	WR	CAR	13	75		Laviska Shenault Jr.	WR	JAX	7
24	5.02	Michael Gallup	WR	DAL	10	76	13.03	John Ross	WR	CIN	9
25	4.11	Stefon Diggs	WR	BUF	11	77	13.12	Randall Cobb	WR	HOU	8
26	4.05	T.Y. Hilton	WR	IND	7	78	12.04	James Washington	WR	PIT	8
27	5.03	Robert Woods	WR	LAR	9	79		Danny Amendola	WR	DET	5
28	7.08	DeVante Parker	WR	MIA	11	80	14.02	Miles Boykin	WR	BAL	8
29	7.05	JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR	PIT	8	81		Kelvin Harmon	WR	WAS	8
30	6.11	Marquise Brown	WR	BAL	8	82		Van Jefferson	WR	LAR	9
31	6.04	A.J. Green	WR	CIN	9	83	14.02	Allen Lazard	WR	GB	5
32	6.12	Terry McLaurin	WR	WAS	8	84		KJ Hamler	WR	DEN	8
33	9.01	Mecole Hardman	WR	KC	10	85		Riley Ridley	WR	CHI	11
34	11.10	Jamison Crowder	WR	NYJ	11	86	12.02	Jalen Reagor	WR	PHI	9
35	4.10	Tyler Boyd	WR	CIN	9	87		Jalen Hurd	WR	SF	11
36	5.07	Jarvis Landry	WR	CLE	9	88		Devin Funchess	WR	GB	5
37	8.08	John Brown	WR	BUF	11	89	14.05	Mohamed Sanu	WR	NE	6
38	7.04	Will Fuller	WR	HOU	8	90	13.04	JJ Arcega-Whiteside	WR	PHI	9
39	9.08	Alshon Jeffery	WR	PHI	9	91		Steven Sims Jr.	WR	WAS	8
40	10.08	Golden Tate	WR	NYG	11	92	13.05	Denzel Mims	WR	NYJ	11
41	8.06	Mike Williams	WR	LAC	10	93		Phillip Dorsett	WR	SEA	6
42	10.05	Emmanuel Sanders	WR	NO	6	94	12.07	Andy Isabella	WR	ARI	8
43	9.03	Curtis Samuel	WR	CAR	13	95	10.12	Preston Williams	WR	MIA	11
44	8.12	Marvin Jones	WR	DET	5	96		Justin Watson	WR	TB	13
45	14.03	Hunter Renfrow	WR	LV	6	97		Chase Claypool	WR	PIT	8
46	9.05	Darius Slayton	WR	NYG	11	98	14.05	Tre’Quan Smith	WR	NO	6
47	12.03	Jerry Jeudy	WR	DEN	8	99		Willie Snead	WR	BAL	8
48	13.12	Larry Fitzgerald	WR	ARI	8	100		Cordarrelle Patterson	WR	CHI	11
49	12.01	Henry Ruggs	WR	LV	6	101		Jakobi Meyers	WR	NE	6
50	8.10	Sterling Shepard	WR	NYG	11	102		Nelson Agholor	WR	LV	6
51	7.11	Julian Edelman	WR	NE	6	103		Tyler Johnson	WR	TB	13
52	10.04	Dede Westbrook	WR	JAX	7	104		Antonio Gandy-Golden	WR	WAS	8

Tight ends

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	2.07	Travis Kelce	TE	KC	10	20	13.11	Hayden Hurst	TE	ATL	10
2	2.08	George Kittle	TE	SF	11	21		Jace Sternberger	TE	GB	5
3	5.05	Mark Andrews	TE	BAL	8	22	14.06	Jack Doyle	TE	IND	7
4	4.10	Zach Ertz	TE	PHI	9	23	14.03	Eric Ebron	TE	PIT	8
5	6.06	Darren Waller	TE	LV	6	24		Dalton Keene	TE	NE	6
6	9.01	Rob Gronkowski	TE	TB	13	25	14.04	Chris Herndon IV	TE	NYJ	11
7	6.02	Austin Hooper	TE	CLE	9	26	10.08	David Njoku	TE	CLE	9
8	6.04	Evan Engram	TE	NYG	11	27	14.03	Gerald Everett	TE	LAR	9
9	6.10	Hunter Henry	TE	LAC	10	28		Blake Jarwin	TE	DAL	10
10	12.02	T.J. Hockenson	TE	DET	5	29	13.12	Dawson Knox	TE	BUF	11
11	7.12	Noah Fant	TE	DEN	8	30	14.05	Ian Thomas	TE	CAR	13
12	10.08	Jared Cook	TE	NO	6	31		Tyler Eifert	TE	JAX	7
13	12.04	Tyler Higbee	TE	LAR	9	32		Jimmy Graham	TE	CHI	11
14	13.05	Kyle Rudolph	TE	MIN	7	33	9.05	O.J. Howard	TE	TB	13
15	9.03	Dallas Goedert	TE	PHI	9	34	13.09	Will Dissly	TE	SEA	6
16	13.08	Greg Olsen	TE	SEA	6	35		Josh Oliver	TE	JAX	7
17	13.08	Irv Smith Jr.	TE	MIN	7	36		Devin Asiasi	TE	NE	6
18	11.05	Mike Gesicki	TE	MIA	11	37		Cole Kmet	TE	CHI	11
19	13.06	Jonnu Smith	TE	TEN	7

Place kickers

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	13.08	Harrison Butker	PK	KC	10	18	14.10	Steven Hauschka	PK	BUF	11
2	13.01	Justin Tucker	PK	BAL	8	19	15.04	Jake Elliott	PK	PHI	9
3	13.11	Robbie Gould	PK	SF	11	20		Justin Rohrwasser	PK	NE	6
4	14.04	Wil Lutz	PK	NO	6	21		Graham Gano	PK	CAR	13
5		Matt Gay	PK	TB	13	22		Joey Slye	PK	CAR	13
6	15.06	Zane Gonzalez	PK	ARI	8	23		Daniel Carlson	PK	LV	6
7	15.02	Kaimi Fairbairn	PK	HOU	8	24		Michael Badgley	PK	LAC	10
8	14.02	Matt Prater	PK	DET	5	25		Randy Bullock	PK	CIN	9
9	14.08	Dan Bailey	PK	MIN	7	26		Jason Sanders	PK	MIA	11
10	14.04	Greg Zuerlein	PK	DAL	10	27		Chase McLaughlin	PK	IND	7
11		Josh Lambo	PK	JAX	7	28		Sam Sloman	PK	LAR	9
12	14.10	Chris Boswell	PK	PIT	8	29		Eddy Pineiro	PK	CHI	11
13	14.07	Mason Crosby	PK	GB	5	30		Dustin Hopkins	PK	WAS	8
14	15.04	Brandon McManus	PK	DEN	8	31		Aldrick Rosas	PK	NYG	11
15		Austin Seibert	PK	CLE	9	32		Sam Ficken	PK	NYJ	11
16		Jason Myers	PK	SEA	6	33		Brett Maher	PK	NYJ	11
17	15.05	Younghoe Koo	PK	ATL	10	34	15.01	Greg Joseph	PK	TEN	7

Defensive/special teams

Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye	Rk	ADP	Name	Pos	Team	Bye
1	12.12	Pittsburgh Steelers	D/ST	PIT	8	17	15.01	Minnesota Vikings	D/ST	MIN	7
2	11.10	San Francisco 49ers	D/ST	SF	11	18		Las Vegas Raiders	D/ST	LV	6
3	14.09	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	D/ST	TB	13	19	15.02	Green Bay Packers	D/ST	GB	5
4	13.06	Baltimore Ravens	D/ST	BAL	8	20		New York Jets	D/ST	NYJ	11
5	15.01	New Orleans Saints	D/ST	NO	6	21	15.02	Los Angeles Chargers	D/ST	LAC	10
6	12.01	Buffalo Bills	D/ST	BUF	11	22		Detroit Lions	D/ST	DET	5
7	14.08	Philadelphia Eagles	D/ST	PHI	9	23		Miami Dolphins	D/ST	MIA	11
8	14.10	Kansas City Chiefs	D/ST	KC	10	24	12.12	Dallas Cowboys	D/ST	DAL	10
9		Los Angeles Rams	D/ST	LAR	9	25	15.03	Carolina Panthers	D/ST	CAR	13
10	11.07	New England Patriots	D/ST	NE	6	26	14.05	Denver Broncos	D/ST	DEN	8
11		Tennessee Titans	D/ST	TEN	7	27		Atlanta Falcons	D/ST	ATL	10
12	15.02	Cleveland Browns	D/ST	CLE	9	28		Cincinnati Bengals	D/ST	CIN	9
13	15.01	Indianapolis Colts	D/ST	IND	7	29		Washington Redskins	D/ST	WAS	8
14	13.01	Chicago Bears	D/ST	CHI	11	30		New York Giants	D/ST	NYG	11
15		Seattle Seahawks	D/ST	SEA	6	31		Arizona Cardinals	D/ST	ARI	8
16	14.09	Houston Texans	D/ST	HOU	8	32		Jacksonville Jaguars	D/ST	JAX	7

Rest of season rankings: 2019 finale

Check out the final installment of our 2019 of fantasy football season-long rankings.

There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work. Defensive teams have been added but will not have analysis.

This is the final installment of 2019.

QUARTERBACKS

Rk	Mv	Player	Team	Bye
1		Patrick Mahomes	KC	12
2		Lamar Jackson	BAL	8
3		Russell Wilson	SEA	11
4		Dak Prescott	DAL	8
5	4	Deshaun Watson	HOU	10
6		Aaron Rodgers	GB	11
7		Kyler Murray	ARI	12
8	9	Drew Brees	NO	9
9		Matt Ryan	ATL	9
10		Kirk Cousins	MIN	12
11		Jameis Winston	TB	7
12	11	Tom Brady	NE	10
13	18	Baker Mayfield	CLE	7
14		Carson Wentz	PHI	10
15		Josh Allen	BUF	6
16	23	Jimmy Garoppolo	SF	4
17	25	Ryan Tannehill	TEN	11
18		Derek Carr	OAK	6
19		Daniel Jones	NYG	11
20	19	Ryan Fitzpatrick	MIA	5
21	16	Jacoby Brissett	IND	6
22		Philip Rivers	LAC	12
23	17	Jared Goff	LAR	9
24		Sam Darnold	NYJ	4
25	39	Andy Dalton	CIN	9
26		Kyle Allen	CAR	7
27		Nick Foles	JAC	10
28	21	M. Stafford	DET	5
29	30	Mitchell Trubisky	CHI	6
30		Jeff Driskel	DET	5
31		Brandon Allen	DEN	10
32		Dwayne Haskins	WAS	10
33	NR	Devlin Hodges	PIT	7
34	35	Gardner Minshew	JAC	10
35	29	Mason Rudolph	PIT	7
36	40	Drew Lock	DEN	10
37		Chase Daniel	CHI	6
38		Marcus Mariota	TEN	11
39		Josh Rosen	MIA	5
40		Case Keenum	WAS	10

QUARTERBACK MOVEMENT

Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

This is the final re-ranking column for the year, so expect more tweaks and projections than usual since future adjustments won’t be happening. Let’s start with Stafford (back), who missed a third consecutive game. The loss to the Redskins makes the rest of the year academic — and quite honestly it’s better for Detroit to lose and improve their draft slot. I don’t care how “maniacal” Stafford is about returning this season, the team needs to step in and tell him to get healthy for 2020. I’m guessing that’s what happens and moving him down. Jeff Driskel has been all right, but Sunday was brutal.

Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams

I’ve seen enough of Goff and the 2019 Rams offense. The former No. 1 pick finished November with ZERO touchdown passes and five interceptions. Yes, he faced three tough defenses, but he had Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, Brandin Cooks and Todd Gurley out there Monday night and looked lost. It would not surprise me if an “injured” Goff gives way to Blake Bortles at some point.

Others of note

Everyone in my top five has, on paper, a very tough closing schedule except Russell Wilson. There are no adjustments coming from that, but I thought it was worth pointing out … Baker Mayfield has looked much better recently and still has two games with the Bengals and one with Arizona on the schedule. He could have some nice QB1 numbers down the stretch … Same deal with Ryan Tannehill, who has played better than expected and faces some struggling secondaries in December … Ryan Finley has been pulled for Andy Dalton; I don’t think the Red Rifle is playable, but he should help guys like Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd carry more value … One other switch of note is Mason Rudolph giving way to Devlin Hodges. That’s not a great situation for anyone involved in the Steelers passing game.

RUNNING BACKS

Rk	Mv	Player	Team	Bye
1		Christian McCaffrey	CAR	7
2		Dalvin Cook	MIN	12
3	5	Alvin Kamara	NO	9
4		Ezekiel Elliott	DAL	8
5	8	Nick Chubb	CLE	7
6		Saquon Barkley	NYG	11
7	4	Aaron Jones	GB	11
8		Josh Jacobs	OAK	6
9		Leonard Fournette	JAC	10
10	13	Derrick Henry	TEN	11
11		Le’Veon Bell	NYJ	4
12		Melvin Gordon III	LAC	12
13	9	Chris Carson	SEA	11
14		Mark Ingram II	BAL	8
15	11	Todd Gurley II	LAR	9
16		Phillip Lindsay	DEN	10
17		Carlos Hyde	HOU	10
18		Joe Mixon	CIN	9
19		Austin Ekeler	LAC	12
20	28	Devonta Freeman	ATL	9
21	27	Devin Singletary	BUF	6
22		Kenyan Drake	ARI	12
23	17	James Conner	PIT	7
24		Damien Williams	KC	12
25		Sony Michel	NE	10
26	30	Miles Sanders	PHI	10
27	19	Jordan Howard	PHI	10
28	22	James White	NE	10
29	23	Tevin Coleman	SF	4
30	NR	Jonathan Williams	IND	6
31	34	Matt Breida	SF	4
32	29	David Montgomery	CHI	6
33		Ronald Jones II	TB	7
34	46	Bo Scarbrough	DET	5
35		Latavius Murray	NO	9
36		Kareem Hunt	CLE	7
37		Jamaal Williams	GB	11
38		Duke Johnson	HOU	10
39	44	Tarik Cohen	CHI	6
40		Chase Edmonds	ARI	12
41	45	Frank Gore	BUF	6
42	51	Rashaad Penny	SEA	11
43		Derrius Guice	WAS	10
44	NR	Benny Snell	PIT	7
45	41	Kalen Ballage	MIA	5
46		Peyton Barber	TB	7
47	40	Royce Freeman	DEN	10
48	47	Adrian Peterson	WAS	10
49		Alexander Mattison	MIN	12
50	32	David Johnson	ARI	12
51		Nyheim Hines	IND	6
52		LeSean McCoy	KC	12
53	NR	Gus Edwards	BAL	8
54		Tony Pollard	DAL	8
55		Raheem Mostert	SF	4
56	38	Jaylen Samuels	PIT	7
57		Giovani Bernard	CIN	9
58		Malcolm Brown	LAR	9
59	53	Brian Hill	ATL	9
60	NR	Ty Johnson	DET	5
61		Marlon Mack	IND	6
62	NR	Jay Ajayi	PHI	10
63		Ryquell Armstead	JAC	10
64	56	Darrell Henderson	LAR	9
65		Darrel Williams	KC	12
66		Jalen Richard	OAK	6
67		Chris Thompson	WAS	10
68		Reggie Bonnafon	CAR	7
69		Justin Jackson	LAC	12
70		Dion Lewis	TEN	11

RUNNING BACK MOVEMENT

Arizona Cardinals

Chase Edmonds (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 13, but all signs point to this being Kenyan Drake’s job with Edmonds and perhaps David Johnson sprinkled in. We’ll know more after Sunday, but I’m left to speculate without ever seeing the Cardinals take the field with all three backs healthy. My final read is Drake as an RB2, Edmonds as a flex and Johnson as someone to hold in reserve just in case there are injuries or the Cardinals change course.

Indianapolis Colts

A week ago I thought Jordan Wilkins (ankle) would be the back to own with Marlon Mack (hand) out. No more. Jonathan Williams broke off a second consecutive 100-plus-yard performance, and I’d be shocked if the Colts didn’t keep feeding him the ball. As such, Williams is in as an RB3 with Wilkins departing the rankings — I don’t see him getting more than a few touches. There’s still no timeline on Mack, who I’ve dropped toward the bottom, though I wouldn’t get rid of him just yet.

Pittsburgh Steelers

There isn’t much news relating to James Conner (shoulder) and his injury, but one thing was made clear in Week 12: Benny Snell is the preferred backup over Jaylen Samuels. The only caveat to that is Samuels’ best game came in Hodges’ lone start, and he’s taking the reins going forward.

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Others of note

It sounds like Devonta Freeman (foot) could play on Thanksgiving, and after getting nothing out of Brian Hill as a starter I’m sure the Falcons are anxious to have Freeman back on the field … Anyone else mildly concerned about Chris Carson’s fumbling problems? I wonder if that’ll crack open the door for Rashaad Penny, who was good against the Eagles … Kareem Hunt’s return hasn’t impacted Nick Chubb at all, and better play from Mayfield should open things up for Chubb, who has earned a top-five slot … Bo Scarborough has looked decent, and the Lions don’t want to throw a million times if it’s Driskel instead of Stafford.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Rk	Mv	Player	Team	Bye
1		Michael Thomas	NO	9
2		DeAndre Hopkins	HOU	10
3		Julio Jones	ATL	9
4		Mike Evans	TB	7
5		Tyreek Hill	KC	12
6		Chris Godwin	TB	7
7	6	Davante Adams	GB	11
8	9	Julian Edelman	NE	10
9		Amari Cooper	DAL	8
10		Stefon Diggs	MIN	12
11	16	D.J. Moore	CAR	7
12		Adam Thielen	MIN	12
13	13	Tyler Lockett	SEA	11
14	11	Kenny Golladay	DET	5
15		Keenan Allen	LAC	12
16		John Brown	BUF	6
17	10	Cooper Kupp	LAR	9
18	14	Odell Beckham Jr.	CLE	7
19	32	Tyler Boyd	CIN	9
20		DJ Chark Jr.	JAC	10
21	29	T.Y. Hilton	IND	6
22		Calvin Ridley	ATL	9
23	18	Courtland Sutton	DEN	10
24		Christian Kirk	ARI	12
25	30	Jarvis Landry	CLE	7
26		Robert Woods	LAR	9
27		Michael Gallup	DAL	8
28	22	Golden Tate	NYG	11
29	26	Marvin Jones Jr.	DET	5
30	51	Will Fuller V	HOU	10
31	20	JuJu Smith-Schuster	PIT	7
32		DeVante Parker	MIA	5
33	35	Allen Robinson II	CHI	6
34		Terry McLaurin	WAS	10
35		Mike Williams	LAC	12
36	31	Brandin Cooks	LAR	9
37	33	Alshon Jeffery	PHI	10
38		Tyrell Williams	OAK	6
39		Sammy Watkins	KC	12
40		Emmanuel Sanders	SF	4
41		DK Metcalf	SEA	11
42	47	Deebo Samuel	SF	4
43	49	Randall Cobb	DAL	8
44		Jamison Crowder	NYJ	4
45	53	Dede Westbrook	JAC	10
46		Larry Fitzgerald	ARI	12
47	50	Cole Beasley	BUF	6
48		Marquise Brown	BAL	8
49	43	Curtis Samuel	CAR	7
50	56	Darius Slayton	NYG	11
51	59	A.J. Brown	TEN	11
52		Nelson Agholor	PHI	10
53	48	Josh Gordon	SEA	11
54	60	Chris Conley	JAC	10
55	64	James Washington	PIT	7
56	44	Mohamed Sanu	NE	10
57	69	Allen Hurns	MIA	5
58	68	Robby Anderson	NYJ	4
59	54	Corey Davis	TEN	11
60		Allen Lazard	GB	11
61	71	Auden Tate	CIN	9
62		Demaryius Thomas	NYJ	10
63	72	Sterling Shepard	NYG	11
64		Mecole Hardman	KC	12
65	73	Anthony Miller	CHI	6
66	80	N’Keal Harry	NE	10
67		Danny Amendola	DET	5
68	46	Hunter Renfrow	OAK	6
69		Phillip Dorsett II	NE	10
70	58	Taylor Gabriel	CHI	6
71		Tim Patrick	DEN	10
72		Adam Humphries	TEN	11
73		Andy Isabella	ARI	12
74	67	Kenny Stills	HOU	10
75		Willie Snead IV	BAL	8
76		Diontae Johnson	PIT	7
77		M. Valdes-Scantling	GB	11
78	55	Zach Pascal	IND	6
79		Tre’Quan Smith	NO	9
80	88	Trey Quinn	WAS	10
81		Pharoh Cooper	ARI	12
82		Chester Rogers	IND	6
83		Russell Gage	ATL	9
84		Ted Ginn Jr.	NO	9
85		Geronimo Allison	GB	11
86		Zay Jones	OAK	6
87		DeSean Jackson	PHI	10
88		Alex Erickson	CIN	9
89		Miles Boykin	BAL	8
90	79	Paul Richardson Jr.	WAS	10
91	81	Keke Coutee	HOU	10
92		Devin Funchess	IND	6
93	62	A.J. Green	CIN	9
94		John Ross	CIN	9
95		Antonio Brown	FA	—

WIDE RECEIVER MOVEMENT

New York Giants

There’s a lot of moving parts with the G-Men. Sterling Shepard finally returned in Week 12, just in time for Golden Tate (concussion) to suffer a head injury of his own. Darius Slayton remained involved even with Shepard back, but would a healthy Evan Engram (foot) affect the overall dynamic? I still like Tate as the top wideout and Slayton as a matchup play.

Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons

Jones (shoulder) has a shoulder injury, but he’s one of those guys that’ll miss practice all week, check out of the game a half-dozen times doubled over in pain and still catch 10 passes for 170 yards and two scores. I think he’ll fight through it.

Others of note

It sounds like Tyreek Hill (hamstring) may not miss a single game with his hamstring injury … Speaking of hamstrings, Adam Thielen should return this week as well … Will Fuller is an every-week play when he’s healthy. His presence down the field opens up so much offensively for Deshaun Watson… As noted, Dalton’s return should be a positive for Boyd as well as Auden Tate and Alex Erickson; of those two, I’m rolling with Tate. As for A.J. Green (ankle), something tells me he’ll still be day-to-day in mid January … Denver’s passing game is just brutal right now, so I feel obligated to bump Courtland Sutton out of the top 20 … Hunter Renfrow (ribs) is set to miss time with a rib injury. That’s not enough to make me bump up Tyrell Williams, though.

TIGHT ENDS

Rk	Mv	Player	Team	Bye
1		Travis Kelce	KC	12
2		Zach Ertz	PHI	10
3	4	George Kittle	SF	4
4		Hunter Henry	LAC	12
5		Darren Waller	OAK	11
6		Jared Cook	NO	9
7		Mark Andrews	BAL	8
8	6	Evan Engram	NYG	7
9		Jacob Hollister	SEA	11
10		Austin Hooper	ATL	5
11		Greg Olsen	CAR	6
12	22	Jack Doyle	IND	6
13		Dallas Goedert	PHI	10
14	11	Noah Fant	DEN	10
15	16	Ryan Griffin	NYJ	4
16		Jimmy Graham	GB	11
17		Tyler Eifert	CIN	12
18		Kyle Rudolph	MIN	12
19		Gerald Everett	LAR	9
20		Mike Gesicki	MIA	7
21	18	Vance McDonald	PIT	6
22		O.J. Howard	TB	7
23		Cameron Brate	TB	7
24		T.J. Hockenson	DET	9
25		Delanie Walker	TEN	11
26		Jason Witten	DAL	8
27		Irv Smith	MIN	12
28		Jonnu Smith	TEN	11
29		David Njoku	CLE	7
30	28	Darren Fells	HOU	10

TIGHT END MOVEMENT

Others of note

George Kittle (ankle) is officially back, whereas Austin Hooper (knee) is unlikely to play on Thanksgiving but could return the following week … Eric Ebron (ankle) is done for the year, which should mean more targets for Jack Doyle; he’s someone I’d pluck off waivers immediately … Engram (foot) missed another game, and with the Giants eyeing up on a high pick I wonder how aggressive they’ll be in trying to get him back on the field … Does anyone hate fantasy football more than Bruce Arians? Rather than call a play for O.J. Howard or Cameron Brate at the goal line, Arians called Vita Vea’s number. Great. Thanks, Bruce. Awesome job.

DEFENSE

Rk	Mv	Team	Team	Bye
1		Patriots	NE	10
2		49ers	SF	4
3		Steelers	PIT	6
4		Ravens	BAL	8
5		Bills	BUF	9
6	9	Vikings	MIN	12
7		Saints	NO	9
8	7	Bears	CHI	6
9	6	Rams	LAR	9
10	15	Eagles	PHI	10
11		Seahawks	SEA	11
12		Colts	IND	6
13		Titans	TEN	11
14	21	Browns	CLE	7
15		Falcons	ATL	5
16	19	Packers	GB	11
17		Cowboys	DAL	8
18	12	Chargers	LAC	12
19		Texans	HOU	10
20		Panthers	CAR	6
21	28	Jets	NYJ	4
22		Broncos	DEN	10
23		Chiefs	KC	12
24	14	Jaguars	JAC	10
25		Raiders	OAK	11
26		Lions	DET	9
27		Giants	NYG	7
28	24	Cardinals	ARI	5
29		Buccaneers	TB	7
30		Dolphins	MIA	7
31		Redskins	WAS	10
32		Bengals	CIN	12

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