Week 14 of the 2026 NFL season runs Dec 8 – Dec 14. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 14 takeaways
- Jahmyr Gibbs is the week's top-ranked running back at 20.1 projected points, drawing vs TEN.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown heads the receiver board at 19 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Jahmyr Gibbs gains about 2.7 points on a normal week vs TEN.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Malik Nabers loses roughly 2.4 points @ SEA.
- On bye: ARI, DAL — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 14 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 14
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | @ CIN | 24.7 | +3.2 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | vs TB | 24.2 | +1.2 |
| 3 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs IND | 23.3 | +1.3 |
| 4 | Josh Allen (BUF) | @ GB | 22.7 | -0.6 |
| 5 | Bo Nix (DEN) | @ NYJ | 21.6 | +3 |
| 6 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | @ BAL | 20.7 | +0.2 |
| 7 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | vs KC | 20.3 | -0.9 |
| 8 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | vs HOU | 19.9 | -2.6 |
| 9 | Jordan Love (GB) | vs BUF | 19.3 | -0.7 |
| 10 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | @ MIA | 18.9 | +0.7 |
| 11 | Justin Herbert (LAC) | @ LV | 17.8 | +1.1 |
| 12 | Brock Purdy (SF) | vs LAR | 17.2 | -0.6 |
Running back rankings — Week 14
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | vs TEN | 20.1 | +2.7 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs IND | 19 | +1.1 |
| 3 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | @ CLE | 18.1 | -0.6 |
| 4 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | vs CHI | 16.1 | +0.1 |
| 5 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | vs LAR | 14.7 | -0.5 |
| 6 | Bucky Irving (TB) | @ BAL | 14.3 | +0.1 |
| 7 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | vs LAC | 13.9 | -1.3 |
| 8 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | vs TB | 13.4 | +0.6 |
| 9 | Chase Brown (CIN) | vs KC | 12.8 | -0.6 |
| 10 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | @ SF | 12.8 | -0.4 |
| 11 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | @ PHI | 12.7 | -1.8 |
| 12 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | vs BUF | 12.6 | -0.5 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 14
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | vs TEN | 19 | +2.5 |
| 2 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | vs KC | 18.6 | -0.9 |
| 3 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | @ NE | 16.3 | -1.9 |
| 4 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | @ SF | 16.2 | -0.5 |
| 5 | Nico Collins (HOU) | @ WAS | 16.2 | +0.6 |
| 6 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | vs IND | 15.5 | +0.9 |
| 7 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | vs PIT | 15.3 | -0.1 |
| 8 | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | @ LV | 14.4 | +0.9 |
| 9 | Drake London (ATL) | @ CLE | 14.3 | -0.5 |
| 10 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | @ SEA | 13.8 | -2.4 |
| 11 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | vs NYG | 13.5 | +0.6 |
| 12 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | vs KC | 13 | -0.6 |
Tight end rankings — Week 14
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | vs TEN | 13.2 | +1.7 |
| 2 | Brock Bowers (LV) | vs LAC | 12.6 | -1.3 |
| 3 | Travis Kelce (KC) | @ CIN | 12.5 | +1.6 |
| 4 | George Kittle (SF) | vs LAR | 11.7 | -0.4 |
| 5 | Evan Engram (DEN) | @ NYJ | 11.1 | +1.6 |
| 6 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | vs TB | 11 | +0.5 |
| 7 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs IND | 9.5 | +0.6 |
| 8 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | @ NE | 8.9 | -1.1 |
| 9 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | @ MIA | 8.4 | +0.3 |
| 10 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | vs BUF | 8.3 | -0.3 |
| 11 | David Njoku (CLE) | vs ATL | 7.1 | -0.2 |
| 12 | Hunter Henry (NE) | vs MIN | 6.1 | -0.7 |
Week 14 risers
- Jahmyr Gibbs (RB) vs TEN grades smash spot — worth about 2.7 points above a normal week.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR) vs TEN grades smash spot — worth about 2.5 points above a normal week.
- Courtland Sutton (WR) @ NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Sam LaPorta (TE) vs TEN grades smash spot — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- RJ Harvey (RB) @ NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- Travis Kelce (TE) @ CIN grades smash spot — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
Week 14 fallers
- Malik Nabers (WR) @ SEA grades nightmare — about 2.4 points below a normal week.
- Justin Jefferson (WR) @ NE grades nightmare — about 1.9 points below a normal week.
- Jonathan Taylor (RB) @ PHI grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- Garrett Wilson (WR) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Terry McLaurin (WR) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 1.5 points below a normal week.
- Ashton Jeanty (RB) vs LAC grades nightmare — about 1.3 points below a normal week.
Week 14 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
CeeDee Lamb · WR · DAL17.6 pts/week at stake
With CeeDee Lamb out you lose about 17.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Malik Nabers · WR · NYG16.2 pts/week at stake
With Malik Nabers out you lose about 16.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Nico Collins · WR · HOU15.6 pts/week at stake
With Nico Collins out you lose about 15.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Bucky Irving · RB · TB14.2 pts/week at stake
With Bucky Irving out you lose about 14.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Brock Bowers · TE · LV13.9 pts/week at stake
With Brock Bowers out you lose about 13.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Trey McBride · TE · ARI13.2 pts/week at stake
With Trey McBride out you lose about 13.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
George Kittle · TE · SF12.1 pts/week at stake
With George Kittle out you lose about 12.1 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Sam LaPorta · TE · DET11.5 pts/week at stake
With Sam LaPorta out you lose about 11.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 14 bye weeks
ARI · DAL