Quarterbacks
- Peyton Manning at Dallas
- Drew Brees at Chicago
- Aaron Rodgers vs. Detroit
- Philip Rivers at Oakland
- Matt Ryan vs. NY Jets
- Tom Brady at Cincinnati
- Cam Newton at Arizona
- Michael Vick at NY Giants
- Terrelle Pryor vs. San Diego
- Eli Manning vs. Philadelphia
- Tony Romo vs. Denver
- Matthew Stafford at Green Bay
- Sam Bradford vs. Jacksonville
- Joe Flacco at Miami
- Colin Kaepernick vs. Houston
- Matt Schaub at San Francisco
- Geno Smith at Atlanta
- Ryan Tannehill vs. Baltimore
- Alex Smith at Tennessee
- Andrew Luck vs. Seattle
- Jay Cutler vs. New Orleans
- Russell Wilson at Indianapolis
- Andy Dalton vs. New England
- Carson Palmer vs. Carolina
- Blaine Gabbert at St. Louis
Terrelle Pryor gets a good-matchup mulligan after missing last week’s juicy tilt with the Washington Redskins, so long as his concussion symptoms stay away.
Running Backs
- LeSean McCoy at NY Giants
- DeMarco Murray vs. Denver
- Reggie Bush at Green Bay
- Arian Foster at San Francisco
- Matt Forte vs. New Orleans
- Jamaal Charles at Tennessee
- Eddie Lacy vs. Detroit
- Marshawn Lynch at Indianapolis
- Knowshon Moreno at Dallas
- Frank Gore vs. Houston
- Darren Sproles at Chicago
- Trent Richardson vs. Seattle
- Giovani Bernard vs. New England
- Ray Rice at Miami
- David Wilson vs. Philadelphia
- Joique Bell at Green Bay
- Bilal Powell at Atlanta
- DeAngelo Williams at Arizona
- Maurice Jones Drew at St. Louis
- Danny Woodhead at Oakland
- Lamar Miller vs. Baltimore
- Ryan Mathews at Oakland
- Chris Johnson vs. Kansas City
- LeGarrette Blount at Cincinnati
- Rashad Jennings vs. San Diego
- Daryl Richardson vs. Jacksonville
- Brandon Bolden at Cincinnati
- Ben Tate at San Francisco
- Bernard Pierce at Miami
- Isaiah Pead vs. Jacksonville
- Jason Snelling vs. NY Jets
- BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs. New England
- Jacquizz Rodgers vs. NY Jets
- Rashard Mendenhall vs. Carolina
- Andre Ellington vs. Carolina
- Jonathan Franklin vs. Detroit
- Ronnie Hillman at Dallas
- Kendall Hunter vs. Houston
- Montee Ball at Dallas
- Pierre Thomas at Chicago
- Chris Polk at NY Giants
- Bryce Brown at NY Giants
- Daniel Thomas vs. Baltimore
- Brandon Jacobs vs. Philadelphia
- Jordan Todman at St. Louis
- Alphonso Smith vs. Carolina
- Ronnie Brown at Oakland
- Mike Goodson at Atlanta
- Michael Bush vs. New Orleans
- Donald Brown vs. Seattle
- Benny Cunningham vs. Jacksonville
- Lance Dunbar vs. Denver
- Robert Turbin at Indianapolis
- Jackie Battle vs. Kansas City
- Zac Stacy vs. Jacksonville
- Vonta Leach at Miami
- Khiry Robinson at Chicago
- Christine Michael at Indianapolis
- Marcel Reece vs. San Diego
- Chris Ivory at Atlanta
I feel good about the first dozen or so of these guys, but there is a lot of risk with virtually everyone else for various reasons. Things have gone so topsy-turvy that I’ve got backups (Danny Woodhead) ranked ahead of the starters (Ryan Mathews). David Wilson owners, I’m happy to report that he faces Philadelphia twice in the next four weeks. If he doesn’t prove useful in those games, it’s time for a trip to Dropsville.
Wide Receiver
- Victor Cruz vs. Philadelphia
- Demaryius Thomas at Dallas
- Wes Welker at Dallas
- Julio Jones vs. NY Jets
- DeSean Jackson at NY Giants
- Jordy Nelson vs. Detroit
- Dez Bryant vs. Denver
- Randall Cobb vs. Detroit
- Marques Colston at Chicago
- AJ Green vs. New England
- Eric Decker at Dallas
- Larry Fitzgerald vs. Carolina
- Brandon Marshall vs. New Orleans
- Anquan Boldin vs. Houston
- Denarius Moore vs. San Diego
- Andre Johnson at San Francisco
- Torrey Smith at Miami
- Danny Amendola at Cincinnati
- Reggie Wayne vs. Seattle
- James Jones vs. Detroit
- Kenbrell Thompkins at Cincinnati
- Hakeem Nicks vs. Philadelphia
- Julian Edelman at Cincinnati
- Cecil Shorts at St. Louis
- Eddie Royal at Oakland
- Stephen Hill at Atlanta
- Brian Hartline vs. Baltimore
- Steve Smith at Arizona
- Jeremy Kerley at Atlanta
- Kendall Wright vs. Kansas City
- Alshon Jeffery vs. New Orleans
- Austin Pettis vs. Jacksonville
- DeAndre Hopkins at San Francisco
- Tavon Austin vs. Jacksonville
- Kris Durham at Green Bay
- Dwayne Bowe at Tennessee
- Mike Wallace vs. Baltimore
- Roddy White vs. NY Jets
- Justin Blackmon at St. Louis
- Chris Givens vs. Jacksonville
- Nate Washington vs. Kansas City
- Harry Douglas vs. NY Jets
- Ryan Broyles at Green Bay
- Ted Ginn Jr. at Arizona
- Jason Avant at NY Giants
- Donnie Avery at Tennessee
- Doug Baldwin at Indianapolis
- Michael Floyd vs. Carolina
- Terrence Williams vs. Denver
- Brandon Gibson vs. Baltimore
- Rod Streater vs. San Diego
- Brandon LaFell at Arizona
- Reuben Randle vs. Philadelphia
- TY Hilton vs. Seattle
- Sidney Rice at Indianapolis
- Riley Cooper at NY Giants
- Justin Hunter vs. Kansas City
- Kenny Stills at Chicago
- Marlon Brown at Miami
- Jacoby Jones at Miami
It takes a LOT for me not to rank Calvin Johnson as the top receiver. Vincent Cruz facing the Eagles happens to qualify as “a lot.” I’m obviously not terribly excited by the return of Justin Blackmon, though that’s due more to my conservative “wait and see” approach than anything about his talent. Roddy White continues to creep back into usability territory, though I think he’s best served getting back into lineups Week 7 following Atlanta’s bye.
Tight Ends
- Jimmy Graham at Chicago
- Julius Thomas at Dallas
- Antonio Gates at Oakland
- Greg Olsen at Arizona
- Jared Cook vs. Jacksonville
- Jason Witten vs. Denver
- Tony Gonzalez vs. NY Jets
- Jermichael Finley vs. Detroit
- Martellus Bennett vs. New Orleans
- Charles Clay vs. Baltimore
- Brent Celek at NY Giants
- Owen Daniels at San Francisco
- Vernon Davis vs. Houston
- Coby Fleener vs. Seattle
- Dallas Clark at Miami
- Joseph Fauria at Green Bay
- Sean McGrath at Tennessee
- Mychal Rivera vs. San Diego
- Brandon Pettigrew at Green Bay
- Garrett Graham at San Francisco
- Zach Miller at Indianapolis
- Brandon Myers vs. Philadelphia
- Jermaine Gresham vs. New England
- Delanie Walker vs. Kansas City
- Tyler Eifert vs. New England
My apologies, Tony Gonzalez, for ever doubting you. No more rankings outside of the top 10, I promise (except when you’re on bye).
Kicker
- Garrett Hartley at Chicago
- Stephen Gostkowski at Cincinnati
- Alex Henery at NY Giants
- Mason Crosby vs. Detroit
- Matt Bryant vs. NY Jets
- Nick Novak at Oakland
- Matt Prater at Dallas
- Dan Bailey vs. Denver
- Graham Gano at Arizona
- Nick Folk at Atlanta
- Caleb Sturgis vs. Baltimore
- David Akers at Green Bay
- Justin Tucker at Miami
- Greg Zuerlein vs. Jacksonville
- Josh Brown vs. Philadelphia
- Steven Hauschka at Indianapolis
- Phil Dawson vs. Houston
- Adam Vinatieri vs. Seattle
- Robbie Gould vs. New Orleans
- Rob Bironas vs. Kansas City
- Sebastian Janikowski vs. San Diego
- Jay Feely vs. Carolina
- Ryan Succop at Tennessee
- Randy Bullock at San Francisco
- Mike Nugent vs. New England
Dan Carpenter couldn’t keep a job this preseason, but he’s now got at least three field goals made in three straight games. Nick Novak, Graham Gano and Nick Folk are all good waiver wire gets as well.
Defense
- Chiefs at Tennessee
- Ravens at Miami
- Titans vs. Kansas City
- Seahawks at Indianapolis
- Colts vs. Seattle
- Falcons vs. NY Jets
- Rams vs. Jacksonville
- Panthers at Arizona
- Patriots at Cincinnati
- Saints at Chicago
- Eagles at NY Giants
- Bears vs. New Orleans
- 49ers vs. Houston
- Texans at San Francisco
- Lions at Green Bay
- Jaguars at St. Louis
- Dolphins vs. Baltimore
- Broncos at Dallas
- Cowboys vs. Denver
- Cardinals vs. Carolina
- Jets at Atlanta
- Bengals vs. New England
- Chargers at Oakland
- Raiders vs. San Diego
- Packers vs. Detroit
Not a lot of matchups I love this week. Most of the really good defenses are playing against some pretty explosive offenses. If you’re looking for a good plug-and-play, give the Titans a spin. They’re a legit D playing at home against a good-not-great offense.
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