Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Josh Allen, BUF |
7 |
|
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2 |
Kyler Murray, ARI |
12 |
|
|
3 |
Patrick Mahomes, KC |
12 |
|
another rough showing, but at least he avoided a concussion on that nasty hit; too much talent to drop him any lower |
4 |
Lamar Jackson, BAL |
8 |
|
really struggled in Wk 7; the state of BAL’s RBs is an emerging concern |
5 |
Justin Herbert, LAC |
7 |
|
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
6 |
Tom Brady, TB |
9 |
|
|
7 |
Dak Prescott, DAL |
7 |
|
suffered a calf strain in Wk 6; he’s likely to play in Wk 8 following DAL’s bye |
8 |
Matthew Stafford, LAR |
11 |
|
|
9 |
Joe Burrow, CIN |
10 |
UP10 |
the arrival of Chase has transformed that receiver corps into one of the NFL’s best |
10 |
Jalen Hurts, PHI |
14 |
|
still generating value, but that offense needs to be adjusted in the worst way |
11 |
Aaron Rodgers, GB |
13 |
|
|
12 |
Matt Ryan, ATL |
6 |
|
|
13 |
Derek Carr, LV |
8 |
UP15 |
so far, LV is using the Gruden fiasco as a rallying point |
14 |
Kirk Cousins, MIN |
7 |
|
|
15 |
Russell Wilson, SEA |
9 |
|
on IR w/ a finger injury; eligible to return in Wk 10 but could be out longer |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
16 |
Ryan Tannehill, TEN |
13 |
|
|
17 |
Teddy Bridgewater, DEN |
11 |
|
looked banged up in an uninspired loss at CLE on Thursday |
18 |
Ben Roethlisberger, PIT |
7 |
|
|
19 |
Mac Jones, NE |
14 |
UP22 |
multiple TD passes in 3 of last 4 games |
20 |
Daniel Jones, NYG |
10 |
|
|
21 |
Trey Lance, SF |
6 |
UP28 |
missed Wk 7 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD, but it feels like his time is coming sooner than later |
22 |
Taylor Heinicke, WAS |
9 |
|
competes hard but makes too many inopportune mistakes |
23 |
Trevor Lawrence, JAC |
7 |
|
|
24 |
Sam Darnold, CAR |
13 |
DN16 |
benched in Wk 7 and now CAR is heavily rumored to be involved in the Watson sweepstakes |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
25 |
Carson Wentz, IND |
14 |
UP28 |
he’s looking better even if the numbers haven’t caught up, yet; he might be worth stashing on your bench |
26 |
Baker Mayfield, CLE |
13 |
DN20 |
DNP in Wk 7 after he re-injured his labrum; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
27 |
Jameis Winston, TB |
6 |
|
|
28 |
Tyrod Taylor, HOU |
10 |
UP29 |
on IR (hamstring); he’s expected to practice this week, but his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
29 |
Justin Fields, CHI |
10 |
|
|
30 |
Tua Tagovailoa, MIA |
14 |
|
playing better statistically, but if MIA acquires Watson… |
31 |
Jared Goff, DET |
9 |
|
|
32 |
Jimmy Garoppolo, SF |
6 |
|
returned in Wk 7 after missing game w/ a calf injury; he’ll start in Wk 8, but his grip on the job is slipping |
33 |
Zach Wilson, NYJ |
6 |
|
suffered a knee injury in Wk 7; he’s expected to miss 2-4 weeks |
34 |
Geno Smith, SEA |
9 |
|
|
35 |
Deshaun Watson, HOU |
10 |
|
trade deadline is Nov. 2; if he’s moved will the NFL impose immediate discipline? |
36 |
Ryan Fitzpatrick, WAS |
9 |
DN35 |
on IR w/ hip injury; he’s set to have an MRI in two weeks, so his potential return date remains uncertain |
Running backs |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Derrick Henry, TEN |
13 |
|
|
2 |
Alvin Kamara, NO |
6 |
|
|
3 |
Ezekiel Elliott, DAL |
7 |
|
|
4 |
Jonathan Taylor, IND |
14 |
UP5 |
last 4 games: 551 yds, 6 TDs; and he’s topped 20 touches in just one of those 4 |
5 |
Nick Chubb, CLE |
13 |
|
missed last two games w/ a calf injury; expected back in Wk 8 |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
6 |
Austin Ekeler, LAC |
7 |
|
|
7 |
Dalvin Cook, MIN |
7 |
|
|
8 |
Aaron Jones, GB |
13 |
|
never got going in Wk 7’s pass-heavy game plan |
9 |
Najee Harris, PIT |
7 |
|
|
10 |
James Robinson, JAC |
7 |
|
|
11 |
Joe Mixon, CIN |
10 |
|
ignore his 50/50 split w/ Perine in Wk 7; most of Perine’s carries came when the game was effectively over |
12 |
D’Andre Swift, DET |
9 |
|
|
13 |
Antonio Gibson, WAS |
9 |
UP15 |
|
14 |
Christian McCaffrey, CAR |
13 |
|
on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 9 |
15 |
Darrell Henderson, LAR |
11 |
|
|
16 |
Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL |
6 |
UP17 |
he has taken over as RB1 in ATL |
17 |
Saquon Barkley, NYG |
10 |
|
missed last two games w/ an ankle injury; has an “outside chance” to return in Wk 8 |
18 |
Leonard Fournette, TB |
9 |
|
|
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
19 |
Damien Harris, NE |
14 |
|
|
20 |
Elijah Mitchell, SF |
6 |
UP29 |
|
21 |
Miles Sanders, PHI |
14 |
|
suffered a sprained ankle in Wk 7; he’s unlikely to play in Wk 8 and is week-to-week |
22 |
Chase Edmonds, ARI |
12 |
|
|
23 |
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC |
12 |
|
on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 9 |
24 |
James Conner, ARI |
12 |
|
|
25 |
David Montgomery, CHI |
10 |
DN20 |
on IR w/ a knee injury; eligible to return in Wk 8 but likely to be out beyond that |
26 |
Javonte Williams, DEN |
11 |
|
|
27 |
Josh Jacobs, LV |
8 |
DN21 |
suffered a chest injury in Wk 7; it’s believed he avoided serious injury. LV is on bye in Wk 8 |
28 |
Jamaal Williams, DET |
9 |
|
|
29 |
Alex Collins, SEA |
9 |
UP40 |
if the season keeps going south, you have to wonder about Carson’s status for the rest of 2021 |
30 |
Zack Moss, BUF |
7 |
|
|
31 |
Kareem Hunt, CLE |
13 |
DN27 |
on IR w/ a calf injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10 |
32 |
Melvin Gordon III, DEN |
11 |
|
|
33 |
AJ Dillon, GB |
13 |
|
two fumbles on just four touches in Wk 7 |
34 |
Darrel Williams, KC |
12 |
|
|
35 |
Khalil Herbert, CHI |
10 |
UP47 |
has impressed the past two games; his emergence could allow CHI not to rush Montgomery back from injury |
36 |
Chuba Hubbard, CAR |
13 |
DN31 |
|
37 |
Devin Singletary, BUF |
7 |
|
|
38 |
D’Ernest Johnson, CLE |
13 |
UP62 |
stepped in and gained 168 total yds and a TD in Wk 7; he could hold legit value until Hunt returns from IR |
39 |
Tony Pollard, DAL |
7 |
|
|
40 |
J.D. McKissic, WAS |
9 |
|
|
41 |
Chris Carson, SEA |
9 |
|
placed on IR w/ a neck injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10, but it sounds like he’ll likely be out beyond that |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
42 |
Myles Gaskin, MIA |
14 |
UP49 |
|
43 |
Mark Ingram, HOU |
10 |
|
Taylor’s eminent return should be a boost for Ingram |
44 |
Michael Carter, NYJ |
6 |
|
|
45 |
Kenyan Drake, LV |
8 |
UP53 |
cautiously optimistic about Drake, even though his uptick in usage came w/ Jacobs getting hurt |
46 |
Nyheim Hines, IND |
14 |
|
|
47 |
Kenneth Gainwell, PHI |
14 |
UP48 |
|
48 |
Sony Michel, LAR |
11 |
|
dealing w/ a shoulder issue; had just 2 carries in Wk 7 |
49 |
Latavius Murray, BAL |
8 |
|
DNP in Wk 7 w/ an ankle injury; BAL is on bye in Wk 8 |
50 |
Alexander Mattison, MIN |
7 |
|
|
51 |
Ronald Jones, TB |
9 |
|
|
52 |
Devontae Booker, NYG |
10 |
|
|
53 |
Mike Davis, ATL |
6 |
DN36 |
he appears firmly behind Patterson on the depth chart now |
54 |
Trey Sermon, SF |
6 |
|
|
55 |
Devonta Freeman, BAL |
8 |
|
|
56 |
David Johnson, HOU |
10 |
UP64 |
|
57 |
Samaje Perine, CIN |
10 |
UP65 |
returned after missing Wk 6 following a positive COVID test; has run effectively when given the chance |
58 |
Giovani Bernard, TB |
9 |
|
|
59 |
Marlon Mack, IND |
14 |
|
IND is still exploring trade options I guess |
60 |
Rhamondre Stevenson, NE |
14 |
|
inactive (coach’s decision) in Wk 7; looks like we’re back to square one on that… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
61 |
Salvon Ahmed, MIA |
14 |
NR |
he joins the rankings w/ Malcolm Brown (quad) going on IR |
62 |
Carlos Hyde, JAC |
7 |
|
|
63 |
Damien Williams, CHI |
10 |
DN46 |
returned after missing Wk 6 due to a positive COVID test; his role was greatly diminished |
64 |
Ty’Son Williams, BAL |
8 |
|
|
65 |
Ty Johnson, NYJ |
6 |
NR |
had 71 yds before suffering a concussion in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
66 |
Phillip Lindsay, HOU |
10 |
DN57 |
|
67 |
Rashaad Penny, SEA |
9 |
NR |
activated from IR (calf) in Wk 7; he could carve out a role w/ Carson out of action |
68 |
Darrynton Evans, TEN |
13 |
|
activated from IR (knee) and played in Wk 7 |
69 |
Justin Jackson, LAC |
7 |
|
|
70 |
Tarik Cohen, CHI |
10 |
DN69 |
on the PUP list w/ a knee injury; it doesn’t sound as though he’s close to returning |
Wide receivers |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Cooper Kupp, LAR |
11 |
UP2 |
leads the NFL in receptions, yards and TDs |
2 |
Davante Adams, GB |
13 |
|
placed on COVID list and appears likely to miss Wk 8 |
3 |
Justin Jefferson, MIN |
7 |
|
|
4 |
Tyreek Hill, KC |
12 |
DN4 |
there are some legitimate concerns about KC at this point |
5 |
Terry McLaurin, WAS |
9 |
|
|
6 |
DeAndre Hopkins, ARI |
12 |
|
|
7 |
DK Metcalf, SEA |
9 |
DN5 |
caught an 84-yard TD on the fifth play of the game in Wk 7 and then had one catch the rest of the way |
8 |
Ja’Marr Chase, CIN |
10 |
UP15 |
I know it’s only been seven games, but how can he not be a top-10 fantasy WR at this point? |
9 |
Mike Evans, TB |
9 |
UP12 |
can be a little hit or miss w/ so many other options in TB, but Evans’ weekly upside is as high as anyone |
10 |
Keenan Allen, LAC |
7 |
|
|
11 |
Stefon Diggs, BUF |
7 |
|
|
12 |
Mike Williams, LAC |
7 |
|
struggled w/ a knee issue in Wk 6; should be better after LA’s Wk 7 bye |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
13 |
Deebo Samuel, SF |
6 |
UP16 |
he kind of IS the SF passing game right now, at least until Kittle returns |
14 |
D.J. Moore, CAR |
13 |
|
|
15 |
CeeDee Lamb, DAL |
7 |
|
|
16 |
A.J. Brown, TEN |
13 |
UP22 |
looking good since returning from his hamstring injury |
17 |
Diontae Johnson, PIT |
7 |
|
|
18 |
Adam Thielen, MIN |
7 |
|
|
19 |
Calvin Ridley, ATL |
6 |
DN13 |
returned in Wk 7 after missing ATL’s last game for personal reasons |
20 |
Brandin Cooks, HOU |
10 |
|
Taylor’s return should be a boost for Cooks |
21 |
Robert Woods, LAR |
11 |
|
|
22 |
Antonio Brown, TB |
9 |
|
missed Wk 7 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD, and the team has a bye in Wk 9 |
23 |
Chase Claypool, PIT |
7 |
|
|
24 |
Chris Godwin, TB |
9 |
UP27 |
|
25 |
Amari Cooper, DAL |
7 |
|
|
26 |
Tyler Lockett, SEA |
9 |
DN22 |
hasn’t had an impact game since Wk 2 |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
27 |
Michael Pittman Jr., IND |
14 |
UP37 |
posted a 4-105-1 line in a monsoon! |
28 |
Courtland Sutton, DEN |
11 |
|
|
29 |
Tee Higgins, CIN |
10 |
|
how long before the attention Chase draws allows Higgins to put up bigger numbers? |
30 |
Marquise Brown, BAL |
8 |
UP32 |
|
31 |
Jaylen Waddle, MIA |
14 |
|
|
32 |
Julio Jones, TEN |
13 |
DN26 |
played in Wk 7 despite aggravating a hamstring injury in Wk 6; the production just isn’t there, though |
33 |
Marvin Jones, JAC |
7 |
|
|
34 |
DeVonta Smith, PHI |
14 |
DN31 |
there’s little to like about PHI’s passing game right now |
35 |
Emmanuel Sanders, BUF |
7 |
|
|
36 |
Henry Ruggs III, LV |
8 |
|
|
37 |
Kenny Golladay, NYG |
10 |
|
missed last two games w/ a knee injury; he’s week-to-week |
38 |
Laviska Shenault Jr., JAC |
7 |
|
|
39 |
Allen Robinson II, CHI |
10 |
DN34 |
CHI franchised A-Rob at a cost of nearly $18M; he’s on pace for a 56-607-2 season |
40 |
Rondale Moore, ARI |
12 |
|
|
41 |
Corey Davis, NYJ |
6 |
|
|
42 |
Odell Beckham Jr., CLE |
13 |
|
dealing w/ a shoulder injury but did play in Wk 7 |
43 |
A.J. Green, ARI |
12 |
|
|
44 |
Darnell Mooney, CHI |
10 |
|
|
45 |
Jakobi Meyers, NE |
14 |
|
|
46 |
Michael Thomas, NO |
6 |
DN40 |
on the PUP list w/ an ankle injury; eligible to return but is reportedly weeks away from playing |
47 |
Jamison Crowder, NYJ |
6 |
|
|
48 |
Cole Beasley, BUF |
7 |
|
|
49 |
Hunter Renfrow, LV |
8 |
UP53 |
|
50 |
Curtis Samuel, WAS |
9 |
|
missed second straight game w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
51 |
Jerry Jeudy, DEN |
11 |
|
on IR w/ a high ankle sprain; expected to return in Wk 8 |
52 |
Jarvis Landry, CLE |
13 |
|
activated from IR (knee) and played in Wk 7 |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
53 |
Mecole Hardman, KC |
12 |
|
|
54 |
Sterling Shepard, NYG |
10 |
DN46 |
missed his third game in four weeks w/ a hamstring injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
55 |
Tyler Boyd, CIN |
10 |
|
|
56 |
T.Y. Hilton, IND |
14 |
|
did not play in Wk 7 w/ a quad injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
57 |
Christian Kirk, ARI |
12 |
|
|
58 |
Russell Gage Jr., ATL |
6 |
UP61 |
returned in Wk 7 after missing three games w/ an ankle injury |
59 |
Brandon Aiyuk, SF |
6 |
DN50 |
if not for that absurd muffing of a punt, would you have even known Aiyuk played in Wk 7? |
60 |
Robby Anderson, CAR |
13 |
|
|
61 |
Rashad Bateman, BAL |
8 |
UP68 |
|
62 |
Tim Patrick, DEN |
11 |
|
it’ll be interesting to see what his role is w/ Jeudy returning |
63 |
Marquez Callaway, NO |
6 |
|
|
64 |
K.J. Osborn, MIN |
7 |
|
|
65 |
DeVante Parker, MIA |
14 |
DN60 |
missed third straight game w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
66 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET |
9 |
DN63 |
|
67 |
Bryan Edwards, LV |
8 |
|
|
68 |
Kalif Raymond, DET |
9 |
UP75 |
|
69 |
Jalen Reagor, PHI |
14 |
|
|
70 |
Sammy Watkins, BAL |
8 |
DN62 |
missed last two games w/ a hamstring injury; he could return in Wk 9 following BAL’s bye |
71 |
Michael Gallup, DAL |
7 |
|
on IR w/ an ankle injury; designated to return but has not been activated |
72 |
Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE |
13 |
|
injured his groin in warmups and did not play in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
73 |
Van Jefferson, LAR |
11 |
|
|
74 |
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB |
13 |
|
on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he has a chance to return in Wk 8 |
75 |
Jamal Agnew, JAC |
7 |
|
|
76 |
James Washington, PIT |
7 |
|
|
77 |
Kadarius Toney, NYG |
10 |
DN71 |
missed Wk 7 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
78 |
Nelson Agholor, NE |
14 |
|
|
79 |
Josh Gordon, KC |
12 |
|
not doing anything thus far |
80 |
Will Fuller, MIA |
14 |
|
on IR w/ a broken finger; eligible to return in Wk 8 but is unlikely to do so |
Tight ends |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Travis Kelce, KC |
12 |
|
|
2 |
Darren Waller, LV |
8 |
|
missed Wk 7 w/ an ankle injury; on bye this week |
3 |
Mark Andrews, BAL |
8 |
|
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
4 |
Kyle Pitts, ATL |
6 |
UP5 |
another week or two of his recent production level and he’ll be in the top tier |
5 |
T.J. Hockenson, DET |
9 |
|
|
6 |
George Kittle, SF |
6 |
|
on IR w/ a calf injury; eligible to return in Wk 9 |
7 |
Dallas Goedert, PHI |
14 |
|
returned after missing Wk 6 due to a positive COVID test |
8 |
Dalton Schultz, DAL |
7 |
|
|
9 |
Mike Gesicki, MIA |
14 |
UP12 |
|
10 |
Rob Gronkowski, TB |
9 |
DN8 |
missed four straight games w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD, but team is on bye in Wk 9 |
11 |
Hunter Henry, NE |
14 |
|
has scored a TD in four consecutive games but yardage continues to underwhelm |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
12 |
Noah Fant, DEN |
11 |
|
|
13 |
Zach Ertz, ARI |
12 |
UP17 |
led ARI in receiving and scored in his Cardinals debut |
14 |
Tyler Higbee, LAR |
11 |
|
|
15 |
Robert Tonyan, GB |
13 |
|
had his best game of the year (4-63-1) in Wk 7 |
16 |
C.J. Uzomah, CIN |
10 |
UP28 |
five TDs in his last four games |
17 |
Jared Cook, LAC |
7 |
|
|
18 |
Dawson Knox, BUF |
7 |
DN13 |
suffered a broken hand in Wk 6; he’s expected to miss multiple games |
19 |
Logan Thomas, WAS |
9 |
|
on IR w/ a hamstring injury; eligible to return in Wk 8 |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
20 |
Pat Freiermuth, PIT |
7 |
|
|
21 |
Evan Engram, NYG |
10 |
|
|
22 |
Ricky Seals-Jones, WAS |
9 |
UP27 |
playing well and should hold value until Thomas returns from IR |
23 |
Tyler Conklin, MIN |
7 |
|
|
24 |
Jonnu Smith, NE |
14 |
|
suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 7 and did not return; his status for Wk 8 is TBD |
25 |
Cole Kmet, CHI |
10 |
UP26 |
|
26 |
Dan Arnold, JAC |
7 |
|
|
27 |
Gerald Everett, SEA |
9 |
|
|
28 |
Adam Trautman, NO |
6 |
NR |
|
29 |
Austin Hooper, CLE |
13 |
|
|
30 |
Blake Jarwin, DAL |
7 |
|
|
Defensive teams |
Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
1 |
Bills, BUF |
7 |
|
|
2 |
Buccaneers, TB |
9 |
UP3 |
|
3 |
Rams, LAR |
11 |
|
|
4 |
Steelers, PIT |
7 |
|
|
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
5 |
Cardinals, ARI |
12 |
UP7 |
|
6 |
49ers, SF |
6 |
|
|
7 |
Ravens, BAL |
8 |
DN5 |
is there a more inconsistent group in the NFL right now? |
8 |
Cowboys, DAL |
7 |
|
|
9 |
Patriots, NE |
14 |
|
|
10 |
Bears, CHI |
10 |
DN9 |
it felt like TB could’ve hung 60 on them in Wk 7 |
11 |
Saints, NO |
6 |
|
finally generated some pressure, albeit v Geno Smith |
12 |
Colts, IND |
14 |
UP16 |
|
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
Up/Down |
Notes |
13 |
Browns, CLE |
13 |
DN10 |
|
14 |
Packers, GB |
13 |
UP17 |
|
15 |
Vikings, MIN |
7 |
|
|
16 |
Chargers, LAC |
7 |
|
|
17 |
Bengals, CIN |
10 |
|
|
18 |
Panthers, CAR |
13 |
DN14 |
the bloom is off the rose in Carolina |
19 |
Broncos, DEN |
11 |
DN13 |
|
20 |
Seahawks, SEA |
9 |
NR |
as they did in 2020, SEA’s D looks to be rounding into form |