Who should you start with? Who should you sit next to? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll post relevant fantasy updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactive lists. Any rankings cited in this column come from the ranks of our ESPN Fantasy staff.
Sunday’s official idlers should begin arriving approximately 90 minutes before scheduled start times: around 11:30 a.m. ET for early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for afternoon games.
Please update frequently for the latest information.
9:30 a.m. ET Germany match
Jonathon Brooks, RB, CAR: Knee — Questionable
Impact: While he was activated from reserve this week, he may not be ready to play yet. If you’re worried about falling asleep while your alarm goes off, start someone else to be safe.
Tommy Tremble, TE, CAR: Back — Questionable
Impact: Ja’Tavion Sanders (wrist/ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play, likely making Tremble a non-fantasy factor even if he suits up.
Adam Thielen, WR, CAR: Hamstring– OUTSIDE
Impact: He is clearly not ready to play and the team may still end up deciding not to activate him from IR at all.
Graham Gano, K, New York: Hamstring– Questionable
Impact: Gano has been activated from IR and should return to action in Germany.
Darius Slayton, WR, New York: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles tendon) is also out. Wan’Dale Robinson could see a lot of eyes in support of Malik Nabers.
Games at 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Drake London, WR, ATL: Hip — Questionable
Impact: You were limited in practice all week, so be sure to check in before kickoff to make sure you’ll play.
Amari Cooper, WR, BUF: Doll — Questionable
Impact: Will likely be a very specific WR option alongside Khalil Shakir.
Keon Coleman, WR, BUF: Doll — OUTSIDE
Impact: Curtis Samuel (pectoral) was removed from the injury report and will play.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, IND: Back — OUTSIDE
Impact: Josh Downs and Alec Pierce get value increases.
Trevor Lawrence, quarterback, JAX: Shoulder — Questionable
Impact: All signs point to it sitting here. Mac Jones would take over at QB.
Keilan Robinson, RB, JAX: Toe — Questionable
Impact: Tank Bigsby (ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play.
D’Ernest Johnson, RB, JAX: Hamstring– Questionable
Impact: Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was also removed from the injury report and will see some action, with no other healthy reserves.
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, JAX: Chest — Questionable
Impact: Could try to play through the injury, since there are few healthy receivers here.
Gabe Davis, WR, JAX: Shoulder — Questionable
Impact: He was limited in practice this week. If he can’t make it, Parker Washington might get the call.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, KC: Hamstring– OUTSIDE
Impact: DeAndre Hopkins could see an increase in targets this week as he becomes even more comfortable with his new team.
Will Reichard, K, MIN: Quadruple — OUT/GO
Impact: John Parker Romo was hired to handle kicking duties for Minnesota.
Jamaal Williams, RB, NO: Groin — Questionable
Impact: It’s not looking good for him. Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill can dominate touches.
Cedrick Wilson Jr., WR, NO: Shoulder — OUTSIDE
Impact: Mason Tipton is the best WR option on this injury-ravaged team.
Chris Olave, WR, NO: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: He will likely be placed on IR and may not even return to the field this season.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco: Achilles– Questionable
Impact: Expected to debut in 2024 in this one. Jordan Mason (shoulder) was removed from the injury report and should still get some touches.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, SF: ribs– Questionable
Impact: May play, but may be limited. Jauan Jennings (hip) was removed from the injury report and will be active. Chris Conley (hamstring) is out.
Mike Evans, WR, TB: Hamstring– OUTSIDE
Impact: Sterling Shepard (hamstring/hip) was removed from the injury report and will play.
Jalen McMillan, WR, TB: Hamstring– Questionable
Impact: If he can’t go, Ryan Miller and Trey Palmer could see extra action.
Austin Seibert, K, ERA: Hip — OUTSIDE
Impact: Zane González was elevated from the practice squad to kick.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, FUE: Hamstring– OUTSIDE
Impact: Austin Ekeler will get the majority of the work, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. could also get touches.
4 pm Eastern Time Games
Dak Prescott, QB, DAL: Hamstring– OUTSIDE
Impact: Cooper Rush will likely start the rest of the way for the Cowboys as surgery looms for Prescott.
Gus Edwards, RB, LAC: Ankle — Questionable
Impact: Odds of him returning from IR are good, although he may return to action.
Tyler Conklin, TE, New York: Ankle — Questionable
Impact: He practiced fully on Friday, so the chances of him starting are decent.
Julius Chestnut, RB, TEN: Foot — Questionable
Impact: In a sign of good timing, both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears should return this weekend.
sunday night game
Dameon Pierce, RB, HOU: Groin — OUTSIDE
Impact: Joe Mixon will be supported by Dare Ogunbowale.
Nico Collins, WR, HOU: Hamstring– Questionable
Impact: Although he practiced a little on Friday, the late kickoff makes it extremely risky to start him in fantasy this week.
Dell Tank, WR, HOU: Back — Questionable
Impact: If Collins is out, Dell would be the team’s No. 1 WR in this case.
