Fantasy Football Rankings Week 3: Weekly Value Meter

Week 3 fantasy football rankings and projections. Get expert position-by-position picks for QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K and DEF to build winning lineups.
Fantasy Football Rankings Week 3: Weekly Value Meter
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Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

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

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

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

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

I welcome debate on the rankings in the comments. Please

Welcome to the Weekly Value Meter Rankings. This is a guide to help you decide who to start and sit in a given week. It's is not a season-long ranking nor a draft guide, and it's also not really intended as a free agent guide. While I appreciate that you want my opinion on pickups, every league is different, and your decision on whether to add/drop a particular player might also be dictated by other factors than who is rated higher in a given week.

Here are my operating assumptions for the rankings:

- The RB/WR/TE position rankings are for PPR leagues.
- The Flex rankings are for Standard leagues.
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
- 1 point per 20 passing yards.
- 4 points per passing touchdowns.

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

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

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

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

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

Quarterbacks

1.Lamar Jackson BAL vs. DET
2.*Josh Allen BUF vs. MIA
Note: Allen had a brief concussion scare in the second quarter but later returned. Because the game was such a blowout, he sat out most of the fourth quarter.
3.*Jalen Hurts PHI vs. LAR
Note: The downfield passing game is a problem, but that running floor is so so nice.
4.*Patrick Mahomes KC at NYG
Note: Mahomes salvaged his fantasy day with his scrambling, running for 66 yards and a touchdown. But this is once again a toothless offense.
5.Baker Mayfield TB vs. NYJ
6.Michael Penix ATL at CAR
7.Dak Prescott DAL at CHI
8.*Justin Herbert LAC vs. DEN
Note: Herbert was charged with the fumble when he and Omarion Hampton couldn't connect on a handoff. Otherwise he had a nearly perfect night again.
9.Jared Goff DET at BAL
10.Caleb Williams CHI vs. DAL
11.*Daniel Jones IND at TEN
Note: Jones kept rolling against the Broncos, and is averaging 9.3 yards per pass attempt, and has three rushing touchdowns already. He's still only 18 percent rostered in Yahoo leagues, as of Tuesday; he probably needs to be rostered in most leagues.
12.Jordan Love GB at CLE
13.*Kyler Murray ARZ at SF
Note: Murray was solid early, terrible late, throwing an interception at the end of a 70-yard drive, and did nothing afterwards, allowing Carolina back in the game.
14.Trevor Lawrence JAC vs. HOU
15.*Bo Nix DEN at LAC
Note: Nix was better this week, but still struggled in the second half and threw a key interception.
16.Drake Maye NE vs. PIT
17.Sam Darnold SEA vs. NO
18.Russell Wilson NYG vs. KC
19.C.J. Stroud HOU at JAX
20.*Geno Smith LV at WAS
Note: I still think Geno is a good quarterback, but this was a rough game on Monday night.
21.*Marcus Mariota WAS vs. LV
Note: Mariota would start for the Commanders if Jayden Daniels (knee) can't go this week.
22.*Carson Wentz MIN vs. CIN
Note: Wentz will fill in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle) at least this week, and perhaps multiple weeks.
23.*Jake Browning CIN at MIN
Note: You saw the good and the bad with Browning in the win over the Jaguars - he'll force some bad throws, especially under pressure, but he'll also keep firing and make some big plays. We'll get to see that for perhaps three months with Joe Burrow out. Brett Rypien was activated from the practice squad to be Browning's backup.
24.Tua Tagovailoa MIA at BUF
25.*Bryce Young CAR vs. ATL
Note: Young had two immediate turnovers to set the tone for the game, and ultimately he couldn't do enough in the fourth quarter to come all the way back. He managed a whopping 55 attempts. Now he has to deal with two offensive linemen out.
26.Aaron Rodgers PIT at NE
27.Mac Jones SF vs. ARI
28.Matthew Stafford LA at PHI
29.Cam Ward TEN vs. IND
30.*Tyrod Taylor NYJ at TB
Note: Taylor led the Jets to a touchdown in garbage time after Justin Fields left with a concussion.
31.Joe Flacco CLE vs. GB
32.Spencer Rattler NO at SEA
33.*Jayden Daniels WAS vs. LV
Note: Daniels is day-to-day with a knee injury suffered on Thursday night against the Packers. There are some differing reports on the nature of the injury - originally called a sprain.
34.*Justin Fields NYJ at TB
Note: In the concussion protocol. Tyrod Taylor would start if Fields can't get cleared in time.
35.*Brock Purdy SF vs. ARI
Note: Purdy (toe) is unlikely to play this week, and it doesn't help his chances of playing that the Niners banked another win against the Saints and Mac Jones played credibly.
36.*J.J. McCarthy MIN vs. CIN
Note: McCarthy is week-to-week with a high ankle sprain - there have been some estimates putting him out 2-to-4 weeks. Keep in mind that the Vikings go overseas for two games after this home against Cincy in Week 3, and then after the two international games they have their bye in Week 6.
37.*Joe Burrow CIN at MIN
Note: Burrow has a Grade 3 ligament tear in his toe that will require surgery and likely keep him out at least three months. Another wasted year, fueled in part because the Bengals didn't invest enough in their offensive line.

Running Backs

1.Bijan Robinson ATL at CAR
2.Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI
3.Derrick Henry BAL vs. DET
4.Saquon Barkley PHI vs. LAR
5.James Cook BUF vs. MIA
6.Josh Jacobs GB at CLE
7.Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN
8.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL
9.*Bucky Irving TB vs. NYJ
Note: Irving had four catches for 39 yards on the Bucs' game-winning drive, and ended up with a combined 121 yards for the game.
10.De'Von Achane MIA at BUF
11.Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ATL
12.*Jordan Mason MIN vs. CIN
Note: Mason steps up into a big role with Aaron Jones (hamstring) out, and draws a great matchup against the Bengals.
13.Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU
14.Alvin Kamara NO at SEA
15.Chase Brown CIN at MIN
16.Kyren Williams LA at PHI
17.Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NO
18.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PIT
Note: Stevenson was the primary back against Miami and looked great in the process, with 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards.
19.Ashton Jeanty LV at WAS
20.Breece Hall NYJ at TB
21.Jaylen Warren PIT at NE
22.*D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DAL
Note: Swift lost a fumble in the first quarter in the loss to the Lions. He split snaps with Kyle Monangai over the rest of the game, though the entirety of the fourth quarter was a blowout.
23.James Conner ARZ at SF
24.J.K. Dobbins DEN at LAC
25.David Montgomery DET at BAL
26.Tony Pollard TEN vs. IND
27.*Omarion Hampton LAC vs. DEN
Note: I wouldn't be surprised if Hampton's role in the Chargers' late fumble leads to less work in the future, perhaps even him ceding goal line carries to Najee Harris.
28.Javonte Williams DAL at CHI
29.*TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. PIT
Note: Henderson saw fewer touches than both Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, in part due to his struggles in pass protection. He did have two good receptions on the day showing his talent.
30.Nick Chubb HOU at JAX
31.Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. NO
32.Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. LV
33.*Quinshon Judkins CLE vs. GB
Note: Judkins played 19 offensive snaps in his debut, and got 13 touches (10 carries and three receptions) on those snaps. He's going to approach bell-cow status quickly.
34.*Cam Skattebo NYG vs. KC
Note: Skattebo took over the majority of snaps late in the loss to the Cowboys and might be the primary runner at the goal line.
35.Tyler Allgeier ATL at CAR
36.Dylan Sampson CLE vs. GB
37.*Tyrone Tracy NYG vs. KC
Note: Tracy had just five carries, compared to 11 for Cam Skattebo.
38.Kareem Hunt KC at NYG
39.*Bhayshul Tuten JAC vs. HOU
Note: Tuten is clearly the backup behind Etienne, but he looked great in limited duty and will have at least that role going forward most likely.
40.*Rachaad White TB vs. NYJ
Note: White played a big role in the Bucs' win on Monday night, scoring the game-winning touchdown and running for 65 yards, plus he also recovered a Baker Mayfield fumble to keep the Bucs' hopes alive in the fourth quarter.
41.RJ Harvey DEN at LAC
42.Isiah Pacheco KC at NYG
43.Brian Robinson SF vs. ARI
44.*Najee Harris LAC vs. DEN
Note: Harris's usage increased from 18 to 34 percent in Week 2.
45.Trey Benson ARZ at SF
46.*Woody Marks HOU at JAX
Note: The Texans did some streamlining with their backfield, making Dameon Pierce inactive on Monday night, and Marks got more work as a result.
47.Ray Davis BUF vs. MIA
48.Ollie Gordon MIA at BUF
49.Jerome Ford CLE vs. GB
50.Miles Sanders DAL at CHI
51.Rico Dowdle CAR vs. ATL
52.Kenneth Gainwell PIT at NE
53.Kyle Monangai CHI vs. DAL
54.*Blake Corum LA at PHI
Note: Corum logged a 30.5 percent snap share, so not all of his work was mop-up duty.
55.Braelon Allen NYJ at TB
56.Justice Hill BAL vs. DET
57.Kendre Miller NO at SEA
58.Samaje Perine CIN at MIN
59.Ty Johnson BUF vs. MIA
60.Devin Singletary NYG vs. KC
61.Roschon Johnson CHI vs. DAL
62.Julius Chestnut TEN vs. IND
63.DJ Giddens IND at TEN
64.Tahj Brooks CIN at MIN
65.Zamir White LV at WAS
66.AJ Dillon PHI vs. LAR
67.Chris Brooks GB at CLE
68.*Tank Bigsby PHI vs. LAR
Note: Bigsby didn't take any offensive snaps in the Eagles' win over the Chiefs, even with Will Shipley (oblique) inactive.
69.*Kaleb Johnson PIT at NE
Note: Johnson's blunder on the kickoff was a huge swing play in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks. He's unlikely to return kicks this week.
70.Emanuel Wilson GB at CLE
71.LeQuint Allen JAC vs. HOU
72.*Zavier Scott MIN vs. CIN
Note: Scott is the current backup to Jordan Mason, but the Vikings also signed Cam Akers to their practice squad, and Akers was with the Vikings last season.
73.Isaiah Davis NYJ at TB
74.Dare Ogunbowale HOU at JAX
75.Devin Neal NO at SEA
76.Sean Tucker TB vs. NYJ
77.Cam Akers at
78.Will Shipley PHI vs. LAR
79.Keaton Mitchell BAL vs. DET
80.Chris Rodriguez WAS vs. LV
81.Jaydon Blue DAL at CHI
82.*Jaylen Wright MIA at BUF
Note: Wright (knee) was estimated as limited on Monday.
83.*Aaron Jones MIN vs. CIN
Note: Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the loss to the Falcons and is likely headed to IR, and thus will miss at least four games.
84.Austin Ekeler WAS vs. LV

Wide Receivers

1.CeeDee Lamb DAL at CHI
2.Puka Nacua LA at PHI
3.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL
4.Malik Nabers NYG vs. KC
5.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at MIN
6.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NO
7.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CIN
8.Nico Collins HOU at JAX
9.Garrett Wilson NYJ at TB
10.Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN
11.Drake London ATL at CAR
12.Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET
13.Davante Adams LA at PHI
14.*Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU
Note: After the loss to the Bengals in which Thomas failed to come up with a catch on fourth down that could have sealed the win and generally didn't look aggressive going over the middle, coach Liam Coen said that Thomas is nursing a wrist injury.
15.Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF
16.*Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. ATL
Note: McMillan really looks the part - he had six catches for 100 yards in the loss to the Cardinals.
17.Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF
18.A.J. Brown PHI vs. LAR
19.*Mike Evans TB vs. NYJ
Note: Evans has had plenty of volume (11 targets on Monday night), but hasn't gotten into the end zone and hasn't surpassed 60 yards in either game so far.
20.Tee Higgins CIN at MIN
21.Emeka Egbuka TB vs. NYJ
22.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LV
23.DK Metcalf PIT at NE
24.*Keenan Allen LAC vs. DEN
Note: Allen had seven targets and another touchdown in the win over the Raiders.
25.Rome Odunze CHI vs. DAL
26.Michael Pittman IND at TEN
27.Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC
28.DJ Moore CHI vs. DAL
29.Ricky Pearsall SF vs. ARI
30.Calvin Ridley TEN vs. IND
31.Hollywood Brown KC at NYG
32.Jakobi Meyers LV at WAS
33.Deebo Samuel WAS vs. LV
34.DeVonta Smith PHI vs. LAR
35.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF
Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday.
36.*Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI
Note: Jennings had a busy day against the Saints, but he'll be nursing an ankle injury this week and is day-to-day.
37.Jameson Williams DET at BAL
38.Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. GB
39.Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN
40.Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA
41.George Pickens DAL at CHI
42.Chris Olave NO at SEA
43.Romeo Doubs GB at CLE
44.Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. KC
45.Josh Downs IND at TEN
46.Travis Hunter JAC vs. HOU
47.Calvin Austin PIT at NE
48.Khalil Shakir BUF vs. MIA
49.Kayshon Boutte NE vs. PIT
50.*Alec Pierce IND at TEN
Note: Pierce was in on 64 of 71 snaps in the Colts' win over Denver.
51.Cedric Tillman CLE vs. GB
52.Darnell Mooney ATL at CAR
53.Rashid Shaheed NO at SEA
54.Cooper Kupp SEA vs. NO
55.Adam Thielen MIN vs. CIN
56.Stefon Diggs NE vs. PIT
57.Matthew Golden GB at CLE
58.Michael Wilson ARZ at SF
59.Rashod Bateman BAL vs. DET
60.DeMario Douglas NE vs. PIT
61.Olamide Zaccheaus CHI vs. DAL
62.Dyami Brown JAC vs. HOU
63.Jayden Higgins HOU at JAX
64.JuJu Smith-Schuster KC at NYG
65.Troy Franklin DEN at LAC
66.Ray-Ray McCloud ATL at CAR
67.Joshua Palmer BUF vs. MIA
68.Darius Slayton NYG vs. KC
69.Tre Tucker LV at WAS
70.*Dontayvion Wicks GB at CLE
Note: I guess we're doing this again - Wicks is getting more looks than Matthew Golden right now, and Jayden Reed's injuries have created a window where the remaining wideouts should get more snaps and targets.
71.Xavier Legette CAR vs. ATL
72.Marvin Mims DEN at LAC
73.Adonai Mitchell IND at TEN
74.Jalen Nailor MIN vs. CIN
75.Isaac TeSlaa DET at BAL
76.*Tre' Harris LAC vs. DEN
Note: Harris's role increased a little in Week 2, but even still that amounted to three targets on 18 snaps.
77.Brandin Cooks NO at SEA
78.Jordan Whittington LA at PHI
79.Elic Ayomanor TEN vs. IND
80.KhaDarel Hodge ATL at CAR
81.DeAndre Hopkins BAL vs. DET
82.Hunter Renfrow CAR vs. ATL
83.Andrei Iosivas CIN at MIN
84.Jalen Tolbert DAL at CHI
85.Tory Horton SEA vs. NO
86.Tyler Johnson NYJ at TB
87.Noah Brown WAS vs. LV
88.Dont'e Thornton LV at WAS
89.Tyler Lockett TEN vs. IND
90.Devaughn Vele NO at SEA
91.Luther Burden CHI vs. DAL
92.KaVontae Turpin DAL at CHI
93.Kyle Williams NE vs. PIT
94.Jack Bech LV at WAS
95.Mack Hollins NE vs. PIT
96.Parker Washington JAC vs. HOU
97.Kalif Raymond DET at BAL
98.Xavier Worthy KC at NYG
99.*Christian Kirk HOU at JAX
Note: The Texans anticipate that Kirk (hamstring) will be able to return for Week 3.
100.Casey Washington ATL at CAR
101.Josh Reynolds NYJ at TB
102.Chris Godwin TB vs. NYJ
103.Jalen Royals KC at NYG
104.*Jayden Reed GB at CLE
Note: Reed surgeries to repair both his broken foot and broken clavicle. He'll be out 6-to-8 weeks.

Tight Ends

1.Trey McBride ARZ at SF
2.*Brock Bowers LV at WAS
Note: Bowers (knee) was able to play through the Monday Night loss to the Chargers but did look like he was a step slower than usual.
3.Sam LaPorta DET at BAL
4.Travis Kelce KC at NYG
5.Tyler Warren IND at TEN
6.Tucker Kraft GB at CLE
7.Jake Ferguson DAL at CHI
8.Zach Ertz WAS vs. LV
9.*Juwan Johnson NO at SEA
Note: Johnson had nine more targets and scored a touchdown in the loss to the Niners.
10.David Njoku CLE vs. GB
11.Kyle Pitts ATL at CAR
12.*T.J. Hockenson MIN vs. CIN
Note: Hockenson has really been hurt by the Vikings' early offensive struggles.
13.Harold Fannin CLE vs. GB
14.Evan Engram DEN at LAC
15.Brenton Strange JAC vs. HOU
16.Mark Andrews BAL vs. DET
17.Jonnu Smith PIT at NE
18.Dalton Kincaid BUF vs. MIA
19.Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR vs. ATL
20.Hunter Henry NE vs. PIT
21.Mike Gesicki CIN at MIN
22.Chig Okonkwo TEN vs. IND
23.Noah Fant CIN at MIN
24.AJ Barner SEA vs. NO
25.Colston Loveland CHI vs. DAL
26.Cade Otton TB vs. NYJ
27.Pat Freiermuth PIT at NE
28.Tyler Conklin LAC vs. DEN
29.Mason Taylor NYJ at TB
30.Theo Johnson NYG vs. KC
31.Luke Musgrave GB at CLE
32.Dalton Schultz HOU at JAX
33.Tyler Higbee LA at PHI
34.Elijah Arroyo SEA vs. NO
35.Jake Tonges SF vs. ARI
36.Michael Mayer LV at WAS
37.Grant Calcaterra PHI vs. LAR
38.Cole Kmet CHI vs. DAL
39.Noah Gray KC at NYG
40.Will Dissly LAC vs. DEN
41.Dawson Knox BUF vs. MIA
42.*Dallas Goedert PHI vs. LAR
43.*Darren Waller MIA at BUF
Note: Waller (hip) had a limited practice Tuesday.
44.*Isaiah Likely BAL vs. DET

Flex (RB/WR/TE)

1.Bijan Robinson ATL at CAR
2.Christian McCaffrey SF vs. ARI
3.CeeDee Lamb DAL at CHI
4.Derrick Henry BAL vs. DET
5.Saquon Barkley PHI vs. LAR
6.James Cook BUF vs. MIA
7.Puka Nacua LA at PHI
8.Amon-Ra St. Brown DET at BAL
9.Josh Jacobs GB at CLE
10.Jonathan Taylor IND at TEN
11.Jahmyr Gibbs DET at BAL
12.*Bucky Irving TB vs. NYJ
Note: Irving had four catches for 39 yards on the Bucs' game-winning drive, and ended up with a combined 121 yards for the game.
13.De'Von Achane MIA at BUF
14.Malik Nabers NYG vs. KC
15.Ja'Marr Chase CIN at MIN
16.Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA vs. NO
17.Chuba Hubbard CAR vs. ATL
18.*Jordan Mason MIN vs. CIN
Note: Mason steps up into a big role with Aaron Jones (hamstring) out, and draws a great matchup against the Bengals.
19.Justin Jefferson MIN vs. CIN
20.Nico Collins HOU at JAX
21.Trey McBride ARZ at SF
22.Travis Etienne JAC vs. HOU
23.Alvin Kamara NO at SEA
24.Garrett Wilson NYJ at TB
25.Ladd McConkey LAC vs. DEN
26.Chase Brown CIN at MIN
27.Kyren Williams LA at PHI
28.Drake London ATL at CAR
29.Zay Flowers BAL vs. DET
30.Davante Adams LA at PHI
31.*Brock Bowers LV at WAS
Note: Bowers (knee) was able to play through the Monday Night loss to the Chargers but did look like he was a step slower than usual.
32.Kenneth Walker SEA vs. NO
33.*Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. PIT
Note: Stevenson was the primary back against Miami and looked great in the process, with 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards.
34.Ashton Jeanty LV at WAS
35.*Brian Thomas JAC vs. HOU
Note: After the loss to the Bengals in which Thomas failed to come up with a catch on fourth down that could have sealed the win and generally didn't look aggressive going over the middle, coach Liam Coen said that Thomas is nursing a wrist injury.
36.Tyreek Hill MIA at BUF
37.*Tetairoa McMillan CAR vs. ATL
Note: McMillan really looks the part - he had six catches for 100 yards in the loss to the Cardinals.
38.Breece Hall NYJ at TB
39.Jaylen Warren PIT at NE
40.Marvin Harrison ARZ at SF
41.A.J. Brown PHI vs. LAR
42.*Mike Evans TB vs. NYJ
Note: Evans has had plenty of volume (11 targets on Monday night), but hasn't gotten into the end zone and hasn't surpassed 60 yards in either game so far.
43.*D'Andre Swift CHI vs. DAL
Note: Swift lost a fumble in the first quarter in the loss to the Lions. He split snaps with Kyle Monangai over the rest of the game, though the entirety of the fourth quarter was a blowout.
44.James Conner ARZ at SF
45.Tee Higgins CIN at MIN
46.Emeka Egbuka TB vs. NYJ
47.Terry McLaurin WAS vs. LV
48.DK Metcalf PIT at NE
49.*Keenan Allen LAC vs. DEN
Note: Allen had seven targets and another touchdown in the win over the Raiders.
50.J.K. Dobbins DEN at LAC
51.David Montgomery DET at BAL
52.Tony Pollard TEN vs. IND
53.Rome Odunze CHI vs. DAL
54.Michael Pittman IND at TEN
55.Sam LaPorta DET at BAL
56.Travis Kelce KC at NYG
57.*Omarion Hampton LAC vs. DEN
Note: I wouldn't be surprised if Hampton's role in the Chargers' late fumble leads to less work in the future, perhaps even him ceding goal line carries to Najee Harris.
58.Javonte Williams DAL at CHI
59.Courtland Sutton DEN at LAC
60.DJ Moore CHI vs. DAL
61.Ricky Pearsall SF vs. ARI
62.Calvin Ridley TEN vs. IND
63.Hollywood Brown KC at NYG
64.Jakobi Meyers LV at WAS
65.Deebo Samuel WAS vs. LV
66.DeVonta Smith PHI vs. LAR
67.*Jaylen Waddle MIA at BUF
Note: Waddle (shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday.
68.*Jauan Jennings SF vs. ARI
Note: Jennings had a busy day against the Saints, but he'll be nursing an ankle injury this week and is day-to-day.
69.Jameson Williams DET at BAL
70.Nick Chubb HOU at JAX
71.*Quinshon Judkins CLE vs. GB
Note: Judkins played 19 offensive snaps in his debut, and got 13 touches (10 carries and three receptions) on those snaps. He's going to approach bell-cow status quickly.
72.*Cam Skattebo NYG vs. KC
Note: Skattebo took over the majority of snaps late in the loss to the Cowboys and might be the primary runner at the goal line.
73.*TreVeyon Henderson NE vs. PIT
Note: Henderson saw fewer touches than both Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, in part due to his struggles in pass protection. He did have two good receptions on the day showing his talent.
74.Zach Charbonnet SEA vs. NO
75.Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS vs. LV
76.Jerry Jeudy CLE vs. GB
77.Quentin Johnston LAC vs. DEN
78.Keon Coleman BUF vs. MIA
79.George Pickens DAL at CHI
80.Chris Olave NO at SEA
81.Romeo Doubs GB at CLE
82.Wan'Dale Robinson NYG vs. KC
83.Tyler Warren IND at TEN
84.Tucker Kraft GB at CLE
85.Tyler Allgeier ATL at CAR
86.Dylan Sampson CLE vs. GB
87.Josh Downs IND at TEN
88.Travis Hunter JAC vs. HOU

Kickers

1.*Brandon Aubrey DAL at CHI
Note: Man, what an asset Aubrey is for the Cowboys.
2.Chris Boswell PIT at NE
3.Cameron Dicker LAC vs. DEN
4.Jake Bates DET at BAL
5.Jake Elliott PHI vs. LAR
6.Cam Little JAC vs. HOU
7.Harrison Butker KC at NYG
8.Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAX
9.Matt Gay WAS vs. LV
10.Will Reichard MIN vs. CIN
11.Brandon McManus GB at CLE
12.Evan McPherson CIN at MIN
13.*Wil Lutz DEN at LAC
Note: Lutz missed from 42 yards in the fourth quarter against the Colts, setting the table for them to take the lead later on a field goal of their own.
14.*Chase McLaughlin TB vs. NYJ
Note: McLaughlin missed another field goal attempt, this time from 38 yards.
15.Matt Prater BUF vs. MIA
16.Tyler Loop BAL vs. DET
17.Spencer Shrader IND at TEN
18.*Parker Romo ATL at CAR
Note: Nailed five field goals while replacing Younghoe Koo last week. It's hard to imagine the Falcons not turning back to Romo this week.
19.Daniel Carlson LV at WAS
20.Joshua Karty LA at PHI
21.Chad Ryland ARZ at SF
22.Cairo Santos CHI vs. DAL
23.Jason Myers SEA vs. NO
24.Riley Patterson MIA at BUF
25.*Blake Grupe NO at SEA
Note: Grupe opened the game with a missed 40-yard field goal attempt.
26.Graham Gano NYG vs. KC
27.Joey Slye TEN vs. IND
28.Nick Folk NYJ at TB
29.*Andres Borregales NE vs. PIT
Note: Borregales missed his first two extra point attempts, but later made two field goals, including one from 53 yards.
30.Eddy Pineiro SF vs. ARI
31.Ryan Fitzgerald CAR vs. ATL
32.Andre Szmyt CLE vs. GB
33.Younghoe Koo ATL at CAR

Defenses

1.*Seattle Seahawks vs. NO
Note: Seattle's defense looks good, and now they draw a home game against the Steelers.
2.Green Bay Packers at CLE
3.Buffalo Bills vs. MIA
4.*Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. NYJ
Note: Might get to face Tyrod Taylor.
5.*Minnesota Vikings vs. CIN
Note: Will the Vikings get Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) and Harrison Smith (illness) back this week? They catch a break by facing Jake Browning instead of Joe Burrow.
6.San Francisco 49ers vs. ARI
7.Philadelphia Eagles vs. LAR
8.*Arizona Cardinals at SF
Note: The ending was whacky, but it sure was nice to start off with a defensive touchdown against Carolina.
9.Denver Broncos at LAC
10.*Los Angeles Chargers vs. DEN
Note: Unfortunately the Chargers lost Khalil Mack (elbow) early on, but they still impressed against the Raiders.
11.Houston Texans at JAX
12.Indianapolis Colts at TEN
13.Atlanta Falcons at CAR
14.Kansas City Chiefs at NYG
15.Baltimore Ravens vs. DET
16.Washington Commanders vs. LV
17.New England Patriots vs. PIT
18.Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU
19.Pittsburgh Steelers at NE
20.Los Angeles Rams at PHI
21.Cincinnati Bengals at MIN
22.Detroit Lions at BAL
23.Las Vegas Raiders at WAS
24.Tennessee Titans vs. IND
25.*Dallas Cowboys at CHI
Note: The Cowboys really missed DaRon Bland (foot), and he's week-to-week with the injury.
26.Cleveland Browns vs. GB
27.Chicago Bears vs. DAL
28.New York Giants vs. KC
29.New York Jets at TB
30.New Orleans Saints at SEA
31.Miami Dolphins at BUF
32.Carolina Panthers vs. ATL
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Jeff Erickson is a co-founder of RotoWire and the only two-time winner of Baseball Writer of the Year from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He's also in the FSWA Hall of Fame. He roots for the Reds, Bengals, Red Wings, Pacers and Northwestern University (the real NU).
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