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Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 1

Week 1 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 1 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Ja’Marr Chase (active), QB Russell Wilson (inactive), WR DeAndre Hopkins (inactive), RB Antonio Gibson (active)
Afternoon games:
Sunday night:
Monday night:

Early games

Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 75°F, mostly clear (retractable-roof dome)

Steelers

Inactives: WR Roman Wilson, S Jalen Elliott, QB Russell Wilson, DE Dean Lowry and OG Isaac Seumalo

Lineup notes: QB Russell Wilson (calf) will not play, so QB Justin Fields gets the start. RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday and will suit up.

Falcons

Inactives: CB Antonio Hamilton, DT Ruke Orhorhoro, RB Jase McClellan, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, DE Brandon Dorlus and WR Casey Washington

Lineup notes: TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) had a full session Thursday and Friday and escapes an injury designation.

Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 57°F, partly cloudy, WSW 17 mph

Cardinals

Inactives: TE Travis Vokolek, LB Jesse Luketa, OG Jon Gaines II, WR Xavier Weaver and CB Darren Hall

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Bills

Inactives: LB Javon Solomon, LB Joe Andreessen, DE Dawuane Smoot, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, S Cole Bishop, OT Ryan Van Demark and OG Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

Lineup notes: WR Curtis Samuel (toe) practiced fully all week and will play.

Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, cloudy, W 10 mph

Titans

Inactives: DL Ali Gaye, S Jamal Adams, TE David Martin-Robinson, TE Thomas Odukoya, OT John Ojukwu and LB Otis Reese

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was limited all week and deemed questionable but will play.

Bears

Inactives: OG Bill Murray, LB Noah Sewell, DE Dominique Robinson, WR Tyler Scott, RB Roschon Johnson, OT Kiran Amegadjie and DT Zacch Pickens

Lineup notes: WR Keenan Allen (heel) practiced fully Friday and will give it a go. RB Roschon Johnson is a healthy scratch.

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, clear

Patriots

Inactives: WR Javon Baker, OG Sidy Sow, OT Demontrey Jacobs, DL Eric Johnson, QB Joe Milton III, OG Zachary Thomas and LB Curtis Jacobs

Lineup notes: WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) remains on the PUP. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) is active after limited work Thursday and Friday. TE Hunter Henry (foot) practiced all week and is good to go.

Bengals

Inactives: OT Amarius Mims, TE Tanner McLachlan, WR Tee Higgins, DE Cedric Johnson, WR Kendric Pryor and DT Kris Jenkins

Lineup notes: WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is inactive, though WR Ja’Marr Chase (personal, illness) will suit up despite not getting a new deal. Just how much he will play is an unknown. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced all week and will play.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Texans

Inactives: LB Jamal Hill, WR John Metchie, RB Cam Akers, CB M.J. Stewart and OG Nick Broeker

Lineup notes: RB Cam Akers is a healthy scratch.

Colts

Inactives: PK Matt Gay, OL Blake Freeland, C Tanor Bortolini, WR Josh Downs, TE Will Mallory, CB Dallis Flowers and QB Sam Ehlinger

Lineup notes: WR Josh Downs (ankle) is out for Week 1. PK Spencer Shrader will handle the kicking duties with PK Matt Gay (hernia) ruled inactive.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 87°F, mostly clear

Jaguars

Inactives: S Daniel Thomas, OT Javon Foster, DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, DT Jordan Jefferson, DE Esezi Otomewo and OG Cole Van Lanen

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Dolphins

Inactives: DB Ethan Bonner, LB Channing Tindall, C Andrew Meyer, RB Jaylen Wright, WR Malik Washington and LB Mohamed Kamara

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (thumb) dealt with a thumb issue in the preseason, but he hasn’t been on the injury report all week. Hill was detained by police for a reported traffic violation while entering the stadium grounds, but he will play, according to his agent. CB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) is active, as expected. RB Jaylen Wright‘s NFL debut will have to wait after a healthy scratch.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: DL LaBryan Ray, CB Shemar Bartholomew, S Jammie Robinson, OG Andrew Raym, OT Jarrett Kingston, TE Messiah Swinson and TE Tommy Tremble

Lineup notes: TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) and TE Ian Thomas (calf), the team’s top-two tight ends were ruled out this week. Thomas has since been placed on IR. RB Miles Sanders (finger) had a full session Friday and is good to go.

Saints

Inactives: WR A.T. Perry, LB D’Marco Jackson, DT John Ridgeway, TE Dallin Holker, QB Spencer Rattler, DL Khalen Saunders and LB Jaylan Ford

Lineup notes: RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is on IR and will miss the first four games.

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, mostly clear

Vikings

Inactives: DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, CB Dwight McGlothern, DB Fabian Moreau, WR Trishton Jackson, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse and DL Jalen Redmond

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains on the PUP. WRs Jordan Addison (ankle) and Jalen Nailor (ankle) participated fully Friday and will go.

Giants

Inactives: CB Anthony Johnson, OG Jake Kubas, QB Tommy DeVito, S Tre Hawkins III and DE Carlos Basham Jr.

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Late afternoon

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 102°F, clear, SW 10 mph (open-air dome)

Raiders

Inactives: WR Ramel Keyton, C Jackson Powers-Johnson, S Thomas Harper, CB Decamerion Richardson and RB Dylan Laube

Lineup notes: TE Brock Bowers (foot) made it through a full practice Friday and is good to go. Rookie OG Jackson Powers-Johnson (illness) was ruled out for his would-be NFL debut, and RB Dylan Laube‘s rookie season also begins on the inactives list.

Chargers

Inactives: CB Tarheeb Still, QB Taylor Heinicke, WR Brenden Rice, OG Jordan McFadden, DE Justin Eboigbe and RB Kimani Vidal

Lineup notes: WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) was placed on IR on Saturday. QB Justin Herbert (foot) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) had minor issues Thursday and Friday, but they practiced fully both days. Rookies RB Kimani Vidal and WR Brenden Rice are both healthy scratches to begin their pro careers.

Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, clear

Broncos

Inactives: WR Troy Franklin, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, OT Frank Crum, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, QB Zach Wilson and TE Lucas Krull

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SEahawks

Inactives: CB Artie Burns, OT Mike Jerrell, DT Myles Adams, TE Pharaoh Brown, LB Uchenna Nwosu, OT Jalen Sundell and OG Sataoa Laumea

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) is ready to go. TE Noah Fant (toe) will play as well.

Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, clear, W 13 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: CB Andrew Booth Jr., WR Ryan Flournoy, QB Trey Lance, TE John Stephens, OT Matt Waletzko and LB Buddy Johnson

Lineup notes: WR CeeDee Lamb was officially elevated from the exempt list and will play.

Browns

Inactives: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, OG Javion Cohen, OT Jedrick Wills, CB Myles Harden, DL Isaiah McGuire, OT Jack Conklin and CB Kahlef Hailassie

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Jedrick Wills (knee) is out, and RT Jack Conklin (knee) was declared inactive, meaning both starting bookends are not on the field. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced fully all week and will roll.

Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, 55% chance of light rain

Commanders

Inactives: QB Sam Hartman, DT Jer’Zhan Newton, S Darrick Forrest Jr., S Dominique Hampton, WR Noah Brown and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Buccaneers

Inactives: TE Devin Culp, DE Jose Ramirez, S Kaevon Merriweather, CB Tyrek Funderburk, DL Calijah Kancey, OG Royce Newman and DE Logan Hall

Lineup notes: WR Trey Palmer (concussion) practiced all week but remains questionable.

Sunday Night Football

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Rams

Inactives: DE Brennan Jackson, DL Desjuan Johnson, LB Elias Neal, OT Rob Havenstein and RB Cody Schrader

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) couldn’t get right in time. WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

Lions

Inactives: OT Colby Sorsdal, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, DL D.J. Reader, DB Loren Strickland, DL James Houston, OT Giovanni Manu and LB Trevor Nowaske

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Monday Night Football

New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather:78°F, clear, NNW 10 mph

Jets

Lineup notes: WR Mike Williams (knee) practiced fully all week and isn’t on the final report with a designation.

49ers

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) will spend the season on IR. RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) is inactive, and RB Jordan Mason will start.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 18

Week 18 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 18 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Alvin Kamara (inactive), RB Kendre Miller (active), WR Tee Higgins (inactive), QB Trevor Lawrence (active), WR Christian Kirk (inactive)
Afternoon games: WR Christian Watson (inactive), WR Jayden Reed (active), RB Isiah Pacheco (active), RB D’Andre Swift (inactive)
Sunday night: WR Jaylen Waddle (inactive), RB Raheem Mostert (inactive)

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 37°F, cloudy, W 12 mph

Browns

Inactives: WR Amari Cooper, WR Marquise Goodwin, PK Dustin Hopkins, CB Mike Ford, CB Greg Newsome, DE Myles Garrett and S Juan Thornhill

Lineup notes: LB Anthony Walker Jr. (knee) was placed on IR. WR Amari Cooper (heel) and PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) are out. QB Joe Flacco (calf) and RB Kareem Hunt (groin) all practiced Friday. Flacco will sit out, and it will be surprising if we see much of Hunt. WR Elijah Moore (concussion) is active following a questionable tag. PK Riley Patterson was elevated to the active roster, and PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) was ruled out. DE Myles Garrett (shoulder), CB Greg Newsome (knee), and S Juan Thornhill (calf) will not play.

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, TE Irv Smith, WR Tee Higgins, DT Travis Bell, C Trey Hill, CB Chidobe Awuzie and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) will miss another contest after a brief return to the field. WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder), RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and QB Jake Browning (foot) practiced Friday and will play.

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Vikings

Inactives: DT Jaquelin Roy, QB Jaren Hall, OG Ed Ingram, CB Theo Jackson, CB Mekhi Blackmon, OT Brian O’Neill and CB Byron Murphy

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. RT Brian O’Neill (ankle) is out, and LT Christian Darrisaw (illness) is active after being questionable.

Lions

Inactives: WR Jameson Williams, CB Steven Gilmore, TE Brock Wright, DL John Cominsky, DL Brodric Martin, QB Hendon Hooker and DE Charles Harris

Lineup notes: WR Jameson Williams (ankle) is out. LT Taylor Decker (groin), C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) and TE Sam LaPorta (ankle) are good to go after a full practice Friday. DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) was activated from IR and is not on the injury report.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40°F, cloudy

Jaguars

Inactives: WR Christian Kirk, DT Angelo Blackson, OG Cole Van Lanen, QB Matt Barkley and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) will gut it out. WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) also will give it a whirl, though WR Christian Kirk (groin) isn’t quite ready yet, despite being activated from IR on Saturday.

Titans

Inactives: CB Anthony Kendall, DL TK McClendon Jr., DL Caleb Murphy, LB Trevis Gipson, OT Jaelyn Duncan, QB Will Levis and OT Daniel Brunskill

Lineup notes: QB Will Levis (foot) is inactive after being questionable, but QB Ryan Tannehill was named the starter anyway. CB Caleb Farley (back) has been ruled out.

New York Jets at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 32°F, 95% chance of snow, NNE 15 mph

Jets

Inactives: QB Aaron Rodgers, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DE Carl Lawson, WR Allen Lazard, PK Austin Seibert, OT Austin Deculus and CB Bryce Hall

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) is out, and QB Zach Wilson (concussion) went on IR.

Patriots

Inactives: QB Mac Jones, DT Sam Roberts, RB JaMycal Hasty, S Joshuah Bledsoe, OT Trent Brown, WR Tyquan Thornton and TE La’Michael Pettway

Lineup notes: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) went on IR, ending his season. TE Hunter Henry (knee) also went on IR. LT Trent Brown (illness) is out. WR DeVante Parker (ribs) is active, but WR Tyquan Thornton (ankle) won’t go.

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Falcons

Inactives: QB Taylor Heinicke, S DeMarcco Hellams, DT Tommy Togiai, C Drew Dalman, DB Natrone Brooks and DE Zach Harrison

Lineup notes: QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will not be available, so look for QB Desmond Ridder to start the finale.

Saints

Inactives: RB Alvin Kamara, WR Keith Kirkwood, LB Monty Rice, QB Jake Haener, DL Kyle Phillips, OT Landon Young and CB Lonnie Johnson

Lineup notes: RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) went on IR. RB Alvin Kamara (ankle) won’t play, but RB Kendre Miller (ankle, illness) and TE Juwan Johnson (chest) are active despite being questionable.WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited early in the week, but he had a full session Friday and will go. RB Jordan Mims was elevated from the practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 48°F, cloudy, W 12 mph

Buccaneers

Inactives: QB John Wolford, LB K.J. Britt, OT Brandon Walton, WR Rakim Jarrett and LB Markees Watts

Lineup notes: QB Baker Mayfield (ribs), WR Trey Palmer (hip), and CB Carlton Davis (concussion) are active, despite being listed as questionable.

Panthers

Inactives: CB Shaquill Griffin, OT Ilm Manning, DE Marquis Haynes, OG Cade Mays, WR Mike Strachan, PK Eddy Pineiro and OT Ricky Lee

Lineup notes: WR Jonathan Mingo (foot) was placed on IR. PK Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) is inactive. QB Bryce Young (back) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) practiced all week and will play. WR DJ Chark Jr. (foot) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will go. CB Jaycee Horn (toe) is active after being questionable.

Late afternoon games

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy, WNW 10 mph

Bears

Inactives: CB Jaylon Johnson, S Quindell Johnson, QB Tyson Bagent, RB D’Onta Foreman, CB Greg Stroman, OT Ja’Tyre Carter and WR Darnell Mooney

Lineup notes: WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out again. TE Cole Kmet (knee) and RB Khalil Herbert (back) are active. RB D’Onta Foreman is a healthy scratch once again. C Lucas Patrick (knee) was placed on IR. WR DJ Moore (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

Packers

Inactives: LB Isaiah McDuffie, RB AJ Dillon, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones, WR Christian Watson and WR Grant DuBose

Lineup notes: RB AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) is out. TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) was activated from IR. WR Christian Watson (hamstring) won’t go, but WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest), WR Jayden Reed (chest) and LG Elgton Jenkins (knee, ankle) are active. RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger) was limited all week but doesn’t have an injury tag.

Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, CB Art Green, WR Michael Bandy, DL Thomas Incoom, DT Elijah Garcia and TE Chris Manhertz

Lineup notes: WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) and WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) practiced Friday and are good to go. RT Mike McGlinchey (ribs) has been placed on IR.

Raiders

Inactives: RB Josh Jacobs, OT Thayer Munford, WR Keelan Cole, DB Tyler Hall, DB Jaydon Grant, QB Brian Hoyer and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) and TE Michael Mayer (toe) are out.

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 37°F, cloudy

Eagles

Inactives: WR DeVonta Smith, DL Fletcher Cox, QB Tanner McKee, OT Tyler Steen, RB D’Andre Swift and CB Darius Slay

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) and CB Darius Slay (knee) are out. RB D’Andre Swift (illness) also is inactive.

Giants

Inactives: DL Timmy Horne, QB Jacob Eason, LB Benton Whitley, TE Tyree Jackson, CB Deonte Banks, WR Parris Campbell and C John Michael Schmitz

Lineup notes: C John Michael Schmitz (shin) is inactive. QB Tyrod Taylor (back) was limited all week but will play.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50°F, clear, W 14 mph (retractable-roof dome)

SEahawks

Inactives: OT Abraham Lucas, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, RB Kenny McIntosh, DL Jarran Reed, OT Jason Peters, DL Mario Edwards Jr. and LB Patrick O’Connell

Lineup notes: RT Abraham Lucas (knee) is out. RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) and WR Tyler Lockett (toe) practiced Friday and will go. LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) is active.

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, LB Trevor Nowaske, CB Divaad Wilson, TE Blake Whiteheart, CB Garrett Williams, DE Cameron Thomas and OT Carter O’Donnell

Lineup notes: LT D.J. Humphries (knee) was placed on IR with a torn ACL. WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) is active.

Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 55°F, clear N 17 mph (open-air dome)

Chiefs

Inactives: QB Patrick Mahomes, OT Donovan Smith, WR Rashee Rice, DE Mike Danna, TE Travis Kelce, WR Kadarius Toney and CB L’Jarius Sneed

Lineup notes: WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) are out. QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is out. RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) is active but probably won’t see much, if any, action. TE Travis Kelce (neck) and DE Michael Danna (coaching decision) also will be rested. TE Noah Gray (ribs) is good to go after practicing all week. LB Nick Bolton (wrist, abdomen), DE George Karlaftis (coaching decision), and CB Trent McDuffie (shoulder) are active, but it will be surprising of they play much. CB L’Jarius Sneed is out.

Chargers

Inactives: WR Keenan Allen, RB Isaiah Spiller, LB Kenneth Murray, WR Jalen Guyton, DL Nick Williams, OG Zion Johnson and S JT Woods

Lineup notes: EDGE Joey Bosa (foot) and WR Keenan Allen (heel) are out. LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) joins them after being deemed doubtful. WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) practiced fully Friday and will go. LG Zion Johnson (neck) also is out.

Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49°F, mostly clear

Rams

Inactives: DL Aaron Donald, QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp, OT Joe Noteboom, TE Tyler Higbee, RB Kyren Williams and LB Ernest Jones

Lineup notes: WR Cooper Kupp (rest), RB Kyren Williams (rest), DT Aaron Donald (rest), QB Matthew Stafford (rest) and TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) are inactive. QB Carson Wentz will start. Don’t expect to see much, if anything, from WR Puka Nacua.

49ers

Inactives: CB Ambry Thomas, DL Arik Armstead, S Tashaun Gipson, WR Jauan Jennings, QB Brock Purdy, S Ji’Ayir Brown and RB Christian McCaffrey

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) is out. RB Elijah Mitchell (illness) is set to play after a full session Friday. DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) was ruled out. QB Brock Purdy (coach’s decision) will sit in favor of QB Sam Darnold.

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44°F, cloudy, W 13 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: CB Noah Igbinoghene, QB Trey Lance, OG Tyler Smith, CB Eric Scott Jr., DL Viliami Fehoko Jr., OG Zack Martin and S Sheldrick Redwine

Lineup notes: RB Deuce Vaughn (ankle) landed on IR. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) will return after practicing Thursday and Friday. LG Tyler Smith (foot) and RG Zack Martin (illness) are inactive, but C Tyler Biadasz (illness) will go.

Commanders

Inactives: DE Jonathan Allen, TE Cole Turner, LB Andre Jones Jr., OG Andrew Wylie, QB Jacoby Brissett, S Kamren Curl and LB Casey Toohill

Lineup notes: RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) and QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) are inactive. WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) practiced fully Friday and is good to go. QB Sam Howell will start. DE Jonathan Allen (knee) and S Kam Curl (quad) will not be available.

Sunday Night Football

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, mostly cloudy, 80% humidity

Bills

Inactives: OG Alec Anderson, CB Kaiir Elam, DL Kingsley Jonathan, RB Latavius Murray, S Damar Hamlin and DL Linval Joseph

Lineup notes: C Mitch Morse (illness) was questionable after he sat out of practice Friday but has been since removed from the report. QB Josh Allen (neck, finger) practiced all week and is good to go. RB Leonard Fournette was elevated from the practice squad.

Dolphins

Inactives: RB Raheem Mostert, DB Ethan Bonner, OT Kion Smith, QB Skylar Thompson, WR Jaylen Waddle, TE Tyler Kroft and CB Xavien Howard

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) will miss this game. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (shoulder, quadriceps), RB De’Von Achane (toe, ribs), LT Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back), RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) and RT Austin Jackson (oblique) practiced Friday and will play. CB Xavien Howard (foot) has been ruled out. S Jevon Holland (knees) was added Saturday as questionable but is active.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 18 Saturday Slate

Week 18 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday Slate.

Updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 18 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Afternoon game: WR Zay Flowers (inactive)
Night game:

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 36°F, 100% chance of rain, NE 15 mph

Steelers

Inactives: CB Darius Rush, DL DeMarvin Leal, LB Blake Martinez, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, QB Mitchell Trubisky and S Trenton Thompson

Lineup notes: QB Mason Rudolph once again starts. RB Najee Harris (knee) went limited-DNP-full and avoided an injury tag. FS Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) is inactive, but LB Elandon Roberts (pec) will give it a go.

Ravens

Inactives: OG Kevin Zeitler, WR Odell Beckham Jr., S Kyle Hamilton, QB Lamar Jackson, LB Malik Harrison, WR Zay Flowers and CB Marlon Humphrey

Lineup notes: QB Lamar Jackson (coach’s decision), WR Odell Beckham Jr. (coach’s decision), CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), and RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quad, coach’s decision) will not play. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is inactive, and S Kyle Hamilton (knee) joins him. QB Tyler Huntley starts in place of Jackson.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Texans

Inactives: CB Kris Boyd, QB Case Keenum, LB Jonathan Greenard, OG Nick Broeker, WR Noah Brown and WR Robert Woods

Lineup notes: DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) is active after being deemed questionable. WR Noah Brown (back) will not play, and WR Robert Woods (hip) also will miss this one after sitting all week. He’s officially questionable. LT Laremy Tunsil (groin) will give it a whirl.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, OG Jack Anderson, RB Trey Sermon, DB Chris Lammons and DB Henry Black

Lineup notes: LG Quenton Nelson (ankle), C Ryan Kelly (ankle), RT Braden Smith (knee) and RB Zack Moss (arm) are active.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 17

Week 17 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 17 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: QB Kyler Murray (active), TE Cole Kmet (active), RB Josh Jacobs (inactive), WR Puka Nacua (active), RB Raheem Mostert (inactive), WR Zay Flowers (active), TE Hunter Henry (inactive), RB Alvin Kamara (active), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (active)
Afternoon games: WR DK Metcalf (active), RB Kenneth Walker III (active), WR Jerry Jeudy (active), WR Ja’Marr Chase (active)
Sunday night: WR Jordan Addison (active)

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: RB JaMycal Hasty, DT Sam Roberts, OT Trent Brown, TE Hunter Henry, WR Kayshon Boutte, SS Jabrill Peppers and QB Nathan Rourke

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) went on IR, and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) joined him on Saturday. TE Hunter Henry (knee) will miss another game, and LT Trent Brown joins him as an apparent healthy scratch after being cleared of an early-week illness. CB Jonathan Jones (knee) and S Kyle Dugger (illness) are active. S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) went on IR.

Bills

Inactives: OG Alec Anderson, CB Kaiir Elam, S Damar Hamlin, DL Linval Joseph and LB Von Miller

Lineup notes: S Micah Hyde (neck) didn’t garner an injury tag and will be back on the field. EDGE Von Miller is a healthy scratch.

Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 36°F, cloudy, WNW 10 mph

Falcons

Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, DE Joe Gaziano, OT John Leglue, DT Tommy Togiai, TE John FitzPatrick and OG Jovaughn Gwyn

Lineup notes: RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is ready to roll.

Bears

Inactives: LB DeMarquis Gates, QB Nathan Peterman, S Quindell Johnson, RB D’Onta Foreman, OT Ja’Tyre Carter and WR Darnell Mooney

Lineup notes: WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out. TE Cole Kmet (knee) and C Lucas Patrick (knee) will be out there. RB D’Onta Foreman will not be available.

Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy, W 11 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Raiders

Inactives: C Hroniss Grasu, RB Josh Jacobs, DB Tyler Hall, TE Zach Gentry, QB Brian Hoyer, DL Byron X. Young and TE Michael Mayer

Lineup notes: RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is inactive after sitting out all week. TE Michael Mayer (toe) also will not play again.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, OG Jack Anderson, LB Cameron McGrone, DB Henry Black, RB Zack Moss and DB Kenny Moore II

Lineup notes: RB Zack Moss (forearm) is out. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) and RT Braden Smith (knee) are ready to roll. CB Kenny Moore (back) couldn’t get ready in time.

Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 39°F, cloudy

Rams

Inactives: OT Alaric Jackson, CB Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, DE Ochaun Mathis, DE Earnest Brown and RB Zach Evans

Lineup notes: WR Puka Nacua (hip) is active after sitting out Friday.

Giants

Inactives: S Gervarrius Owens, OG Sean Harlow, DL Timmy Horne, LB Benton Whitley, WR Dennis Houston, CB Deonte Banks and WR Parris Campbell

Lineup notes: RT Evan Neal (ankle) went on IR. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) is ready after limited work Friday. RB Saquon Barkley (elbow) and TE Darren Waller (knee) practiced Friday and will go. PK Mason Crosby was elevated to the 53-man roster.

Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42°F, cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, LB Trevor Nowaske, TE Blake Whiteheart, DE Cameron Thomas, OT Carter O’Donnell and S Qwuantrezz Knight

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. QB Kyler Murray (illness) is active after limited work and a questionable designation on Friday.

Eagles

Inactives: DT Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Bradley Roby, QB Tanner McKee, OT Tyler Steen, LB Zach Cunningham and CB Darius Slay

Lineup notes: LG Landon Dickerson (thumb) practiced all week and is good to go. LB Zach Cunningham (knee) downgraded on Saturday from questionable to doubtful and won’t be out there. CB Darius Slay (knee) also will not play.

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, mostly clear

Saints

Inactives: RB Kendre Miller, DL Isaiah Foskey, LB Monty Rice, CB Cameron Dantzler, QB Jake Haener and CB Lonnie Johnson

Lineup notes: RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) went on IR. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) was questionable but will play. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is not available. WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited Friday but will be able to play.

Buccaneers

Inactives: LB Shaquil Barrett, DT Deadrin Senat, OT Brandon Walton, TE Ko Kieft, CB Carlton Davis, LB JJ Russell and QB John Wolford

Lineup notes: LB Shaq Barrett (groin) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion protocol) have been ruled out.

San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44°F, partly cloudy

49ers

Inactives: DL Arik Armstead, QB Brandon Allen, LB Jalen Graham, WR Jauan Jennings, OG Jaylon X. Moore, S Ji’Ayir Brown and TE Ross Dwelley

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (neck), LT Trent Williams (groin) and QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) practiced Friday and will go. DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) won’t be out there.

Commanders

Inactives: QB Jacoby Brissett, TE Cole Turner, DE Jalen Harris, OG Andrew Wylie, CB Kendall Fuller, CB Benjamin St-Juste and WR Mitchell Tinsley

Lineup notes: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) was placed on IR. QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) popped up as questionable Friday after limited work, and QB Sam Howell will start. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) carries no injury designation after limited work all week. Washington placed LT Charles Leno (calf) placed and C Tyler Larsen (knee) were placed on IR.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 58°F, clear

Panthers

Inactives: CB CJ Henderson, OT Ricky Lee, OT Ilm Manning, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Mike Strachan, CB Troy Hill and DT Chris Wormley

Lineup notes: LT Ikem Ekwonu (foot) is active after limited practices Thursday and Friday. RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), RB Miles Sanders (toe) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) are expected to go. CB Troy Hill (concussion) was ruled out, but CB Jaycee Horn (toe) is active despite being listed as questionable.

Jaguars

Inactives: DT Angelo Blackson, OG Cole Van Lanen, QB Trevor Lawrence, LB Yasir Abdullah and WR Zay Jones

Lineup notes: QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out. QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder) practiced all week and will start. WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) is inactive, whereas LT Cam Robinson (knee) was activated from IR. OT Walker Little (hamstring) had limited work Friday but is good to go.

Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45°F, partly cloudy

Dolphins

Inactives: RB Raheem Mostert, DL Emmanuel Ogbah, OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson, WR Jaylen Waddle and TE Tyler Kroft

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) is out. RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) won’t go, but RT Austin Jackson (oblique) is ready. RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) couldn’t get right in time. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb, quadriceps) and RB De’Von Achane (toe) had a full session Friday and will play. CB Xavien Howard (hip/thumb), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), and S Jevon Holland (knees) were questionable but are active.

Ravens

Inactives: OG Kevin Zeitler, CB Brandon Stephens, S Kyle Hamilton, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Malik Cunningham, QB Josh Johnson and CB Damarion Williams

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) and RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) will end the season on IR. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is active after being a game-time decision. RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) and S Kyle Hamilton (knee) can’t go.

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, clear

Titans

Inactives: CB Tre Avery, OG Calvin Throckmorton, LB Trevis Gipson, DT Quinton Bohanna, TE Trevon Wesco, WR Kyle Philips and QB Malik Willis

Lineup notes: QB Will Levis (ankle) practiced Friday and will start.

Texans

Inactives: TE Andrew Beck, QB Case Keenum, DL Maliek Collins, LB Jonathan Greenard and OT Joshua Jones

Lineup notes: QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), WR Nico Collins (calf), WR Noah Brown (knee) and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) practiced Friday and will play. DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (ankle) are active.

Late afternoon games

Pittsburgh Steelers at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 47°F, cloudy

Steelers

Inactives: CB Darius Rush, DL DeMarvin Leal, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Elandon Roberts, S Trenton Thompson and QB Kenny Pickett

Lineup notes: QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is out, and QB Mason Rudolph will start. RB Najee Harris (knee) will play after a full practice Friday. LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), and S Trenton Thompson (neck) were ruled out.

Seahawks

Inactives: CB Kelvin Joseph, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, RB Kenny McIntosh, OT Jason Peters, DL Mario Edwards Jr., OG McClendon Curtis and LB Jordyn Brooks

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) and WR DK Metcalf (back) are active. TE Noah Fant (knee) and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (knee) had full practices Friday and will go. S Jamal Adams (knee) was placed on injured reserve. LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) isn’t ready, but CB Devon Witherspoon (hip) will be out there.

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 37°F, cloudy

Chargers

Inactives: WR Keenan Allen, LB Kenneth Murray, DL Nick Williams, TE Donald Parham, WR Joshua Palmer, OG Zion Johnson and S JT Woods

Lineup notes: LB Joey Bosa (foot), WR Keenan Allen (heel) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) are out. LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) had a full practice Friday and will play. LG Zion Johnson (neck) won’t be available.

Broncos

Inactives: WR Marvin Mims, C Alex Forsyth, LB Baron Browning, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, DT Elijah Garcia and WR Courtland Sutton

Lineup notes: TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) are out. WR Jerry Jeudy (illness) will tough it out, whereas WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) couldn’t get healthy enough in time. WR Phillip Dorsett was elevated to the active roster. QB Russell Wilson was benched for QB Jarrett Stidham.

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 33°F, cloudy, NNW 10 mph

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, DT Travis Bell, CB Jalen Davis, C Trey Hill and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) is active. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited Friday, but he carries no injury designation. CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) was activated from injured reserve.

Chiefs

Inactives: DL Malik Herring, DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, DT Neil Farrell, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, WR Kadarius Toney and CB Nic Jones

Lineup notes: WR Skyy Moore (knee) and now RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) are on IR. LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) are out. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) won’t be out there, either, but RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) is good to go. WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) came off IR and was removed from the injury report on Saturday. RB Keaontay Ingram was elevated from the practice squad. CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) will give it a whirl.

Sunday Night Football

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Packers

Inactives: LB De’Vondre Campbell, WR Dontayvion Wicks, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones and WR Christian Watson

Lineup notes: CB Jaire Alexander was suspended by the team for one game. LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck) and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) are inactive. WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) also won’t be available. RB AJ Dillon (thumb), RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger), WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) were limited Friday but are good to go.

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, WR Jalen Nailor, DT Jaquelin Roy, CB Theo Jackson, OT Hakeem Adeniji, CB Byron Murphy and QB Joshua Dobbs

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Jordan Addison (ankle) overcame a questionable listing and will be out there. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) had a full session Friday and will play as a reserve.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16 Christmas Slate

Week 16 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Christmas Slate.

Updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early game: RB Josh Jacobs (inactive)
Afternoon game:
Night game:

Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, cloudy, WNW 14 mph

Raiders

Inactives: TE Jesper Horsted, C Hroniss Grasu, TE Michael Mayer, RB Josh Jacobs, OT Brandon Parker, QB Brian Hoyer and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: TE Michael Mayer (toe) will not be available. LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) is ready to go, but RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps, illness) will not be out there.

Chiefs

Inactives: DL Malik Herring, DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, DE Matt Dickerson, WR Kadarius Toney, DT Neil Farrell and CB Nic Jones

Lineup notes: WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) and WR Skyy Moore (knee) are on IR. RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) has practiced all week and will return. LT Donovan Smith (neck), RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) was placed on IR, and RB La’Mical Perine was signed to the active roster. WR Kadarius Toney (hip) all were ruled out. CB L’Jarius Snead (knee), LB Nick Bolton (wrist, abdomen, illness), TE Travis Kelce (neck) and WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) all avoided injury tags.

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 48 degrees, cloudy

Giants

Inactives: S Gervarrius Owens, TE Lawrence Cager, OG Sean Harlow, LB Benton Whitley, DE Carlos Basham Jr., WR Parris Campbell and DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) has worked all week and will play. WR Isaiah Hodgins (illness) and DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) were questionable but will be out there. RT Evan Neal (ankle) will end his season on the Reserve/Injured list. PK Mason Crosby was elevated from the practice squad to handle the kicking chores after PK Cade York (quad) became the third kicker placed on IR by the Giants this season.

Eagles

Inactives: TE Albert Okwuegbunam, LB Nicholas Morrow, QB Tanner McKee, OG Landon Dickerson, LB Zach Cunningham, CB Darius Slay and RB Rashaad Penny

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (knee) was limited Saturday but avoided an injury tag. LG Landon Dickerson (thumb), LB Zach Cunningham (knee), CB Avonte Maddox (pectoral), and CB Darius Slay (knee) all were ruled out.

Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 52 degrees, cloudy

Ravens

Inactives: S Arthur Maulet, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, QB Malik Cunningham, QB Josh Johnson, CB Damarion Williams and C Sam Mustipher

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on IR. RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) joined him on IR due to a torn ACL. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (illness) fully practiced Friday and Saturday to avoid an injury label. WR Zay Flowers (foot) also will play play.

49ers

Inactives: TE Ross Dwelley, DL Arik Armstead, CB Samuel Womack, QB Brandon Allen, WR Jauan Jennings, RB Elijah Mitchell and LB Oren Burks

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) won’t play, but DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring) is active. DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee) and WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) have been ruled out.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16

Week 16 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB AJ Dillon (active), WR Jayden Reed (inactive), RB Kenneth Walker III (active), WR Nico Collins (active)
Afternoon games: QB Trevor Lawrence (active), RB D’Onta Foreman (inactive), TE Cole Kmet (active), WR Tyreek Hill (active)
Sunday night:

Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees, cloudy ESE 10 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Colts

Inactives: DL Eric Johnson, WR Michael Pittman Jr., OT Braden Smith, RB Zack Moss, CB Darrell Baker Jr., LB Segun Olubi and OG Jack Anderson

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) practiced all week and will make his return. RB Zack Moss (forearm) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) were deemed questionable Friday but both have been downgraded to out, joining RT Braden Smith (knee).

Falcons

Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, OG Kaleb McGary, DE Joe Gaziano, DT Tommy Togiai, TE John FitzPatrick, OG Jovaughn Gwyn and P Patrick O’Donnell

Lineup notes: RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is inactive once again. C Drew Dalman (ankle), RG Chris Lindstrom (ankle) and LT Jake Matthews (knee) are all good to go.

Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy

Seahawks

Inactives: DE Frank Clark, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, S Jamal Adams, WR Dee Eskridge, OG McClendon Curtis, CB Devon Witherspoon and DT Myles Adams

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) will be out there after a questionable listing. QB Geno Smith (groin) is good to go after full work all week. CB Devon Witherspoon (hip) and S Jamal Adams (knee) won’t go.

Titans

Inactives: OT Daniel Brunskill, DE T.K. McLendon, S K’Von Wallace, TE Trevon Wesco, WR Kyle Philips, QB Will Levis and DB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Lineup notes: WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (hand), S Amani Hooker (knee), and DT Jeffery Simmons (knee) went on IR and will miss the rest of the season. QB Will Levis (ankle) won’t play, so QB Ryan Tannehill draws the start. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo (illness) and WR Treylon Burks (illness) will play.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Lions

Inactives: WR Antoine Green, CB Steven Gilmore, LB Derrick Barnes, TE Brock Wright, DL Brodric Martin, CB Jerry Jacobs and QB Hendon Hooker

Lineup notes: Starting C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) will play after a full practice Friday. S C.J Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) won’t be out there just yet.

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, WR Jalen Nailor, S Lewis Cine, OT Brian O’Neill, CB Byron Murphy, QB Joshua Dobbs and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is active, but he was demoted to No. 2 on the depth chart. RT Brian O’Neill will not be available.

Washington Commanders at New York Jets (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45 degrees, cloudy

Commanders

Inactives: LB Andre Jones Jr., CB Kyu Blu Kelly, RB Brian Robinson Jr., WR Mitchell Tinsley, C Nolan Laufenberg, OG Tyler Larsen and OT Charles Leno Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), C Tyler Larsen (knee) and LT Charles Leno (calf) were ruled out.

Jets

Inactives: QB Aaron Rodgers, FB Nick Bawden, OT Austin Deculus, OT Duane Brown, WR Randall Cobb, CB Bryce Hall and QB Zach Wilson

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will miss the rest of the season, despite being activated from IR. QB Zach Wilson (concussion) are out.

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy

Packers

Inactives: S Darnell Savage, WR Jayden Reed, LB De’Vondre Campbell, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones, WR Christian Watson and CB Robert Rochell

Lineup notes: TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) and LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck) aren’t ready yet. WR Christian Watson (hamstring) won’t be out there. RB AJ Dillon (thumb) is active, but WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) couldn’t get ready in time. WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) overcame questionable designations.

Panthers

Inactives: CB CJ Henderson, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Mike Strachan, DE Eku Leota, DT Chris Wormley and OT Ricky Lee

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 67 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Browns

Inactives: C Luke Wypler, LB Anthony Walker, LB Jordan Kunaszyk, DL Isaiah McGuire, S Juan Thornhill, DE Ogbo Okoronkwo and CB Kahlef Hailassie

Lineup notes: QB Joe Flacco (calf), RB Jerome Ford (wrist) and RB Kareem Hunt (groin) practiced Friday and will play. S Juan Thornhill (calf) was ruled out.

Texans

Inactives: LB Blake Cashman, QB C.J. Stroud, DT Teair Tart, OT Joshua Jones and DL Will Anderson Jr.

Lineup notes: QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) and DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) are out again. WR Nico Collins (calf) and WR Noah Brown (knee) will play.

Late afternoon games

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, cloudy

Jaguars

Inactives: OT Chandler Brewer, DT Angelo Blackson, CB Gregory Junior, LB Yasir Abdullah and WR Zay Jones

Lineup notes: QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle, concussion) cleared the protocol and is active. WR Zay Jones (knee) will not be available.

Buccaneers

Inactives: DT Deadrin Senat, OT Brandon Walton, LB JJ Russell, LB Markees Watts and QB John Wolford

Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (knee) is good to go after a full session Friday. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (calf) was added Friday as questionable after being unable to participate, but he is active.

Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, WR Marquise Brown, TE Travis Vokolek, CB Garrett Williams, DE Tyreke Smith, DE Victor Dimukeje and OT Carter O’Donnell

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (heel) is out. WR Greg Dortch (shoulder) will be available.

Bears

Inactives: OT Teven Jenkins, QB Nathan Peterman, LB Noah Sewell, S Quindell Johnson, RB D’Onta Foreman and WR Equanimeous St. Brown

Lineup notes: RB D’Onta Foreman (personal) won’t be available, but TE Cole Kmet (quadriceps) is ready to roll. WR Darnell Mooney (illness) practiced Thursday and Friday and will go.

Dallas Cowboys at Miami Dolphins (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, cloudy, E 11 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: DL Johnathan Hankins, QB Trey Lance, RB Deuce Vaughn, CB Noah Igbinoghene, OT Tyron Smith, CB Eric Scott Jr. and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: LT Tyron Smith (back) was downgraded to out. RG Zach Martin (thigh) will tough it out. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and RB Tony Pollard (thumb) are good to go after full practices Friday.

Dolphins

Inactives: DL Emmanuel Ogbah, WR River Cracraft, OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson, TE Tyler Kroft, S Jevon Holland and CB Cam Smith

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) is active for Week 16. RB De’Von Achane (toe) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) also are good to go. CB Xavien Howard (hip) will give it a whirl, while S Jevon Holland (knee) couldn’t get right in time. LB Melvin Ingram was elevated to the 53-man roster.

Sunday Night Football

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 24 degrees, cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: RB Rhamondre Stevenson, DT Sam Roberts, TE Hunter Henry, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Matthew Slater, SS Jabrill Peppers and QB Nathan Rourke

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) are out. TE Hunter Henry (knee) was downgraded on Saturday and also won’t play.

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, QB Ben DiNucci, DT Elijah Garcia, TE Nate Adkins and LB Nik Bonitto

Lineup notes: TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) and LB Nik Bonitto (knee) will not play.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16 Saturday Slate

Week 16 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday Slate.

Updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Afternoon game:
Night game:

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 43 degrees, cloudy

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, TE Irv Smith, WR Ja’Marr Chase, DT Travis Bell, LB Devin Harper, C Trey Hill and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) will not be available. RB Chase Brown (chest) closed out the week with consecutive full practices and avoided an injury label.

Steelers

Inactives: CB Darius Rush, LB Blake Martinez, DL DeMarvin Leal, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, QB Kenny Pickett and S Trenton Thompson

Lineup notes: QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) remains out of commission, and he’ll be joined by S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) after not practicing all week. TE Pat Freiermuth (knee) and RB Najee Harris avoided an injury designation.

Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers (8:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 58 degrees, mostly cloudy (open-air dome)

Bills

Inactives: DE A.J. Epenesa, OG Alec Anderson, OT Germain Ifedi, RB Ty Johnson and S Micah Hyde

Lineup notes: TE Dalton Kincaid (shoulder) was limited all week but avoided an injury label. S Micah Hyde (neck) will miss Week 16 with a stinger. RB Leonard Fournette was elevated from the practice squad.

Chargers

Inactives: WR Keenan Allen, QB Max Duggan, CB Deane Leonard, TE Donald Parham and S JT Woods

Lineup notes: WR Keenan Allen (heel) will miss another contest, and he’ll be watching alongside LB Joey Bosa (foot).

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 15

Week 15 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Nico Collins (inactive), TE Darren Waller (active), RB De’Von Achane (active), WR Tyreek Hill (inactive), WR Christian Watson (inactive), RB Aaron Jones (active), RB AJ Dillon (inactive)
Afternoon games: WR Marquise Brown (active), WR Brandin Cooks (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night: QB Geno Smith

Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, 75% chance of precipitation, SSE 14 mph

Bears

Inactives: QB Nathan Peterman, LB Noah Sewell, S Quindell Johnson, WR Equanimeous St. Brown and OT Ja’Tyre Carter

Lineup notes: WR DJ Moore (ankle) is ready to do business. S Jaquan Brisker (groin) also will play through a questionable tag.

Browns

Inactives: LB Sam Kamara, LB Anthony Walker, C Ethan Pocic, LB Jordan Kunaszyk, S Juan Thornhill and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo

Lineup notes: RB Kareem Hunt (groin), RB Jerome Ford (wrist) and RB Pierre Strong (illness) all practiced Friday and are good to go. CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) is ready for Sunday action. RT Dawand Jones (knee) and S Grant Delpit (groin) went on IR this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42 degrees, cloudy

Buccaneers

Inactives: QB John Wolford, S Josh Hayes, OT Brandon Walton, DL William Gholston, LB Devin White, CB Carlton Davis and DB Ryan Neal

Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (knee) will give it a go. CB Carlton Davis (groin) and S Ryan Neal (back) are out. DT Vita Vea (toe) was upgraded from doubtful to questionable, joining CB Jamel Dean (ankle, foot), and both will be on the field. LB Devin White (foot, personal) was listed as questionable but won’t play for personal reasons.

Packers

Inactives: WR Samori Toure, RB AJ Dillon, CB Jaire Alexander, S Darnell Savage, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones and WR Christian Watson

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (hamstring) will miss another contest. RB Aaron Jones (knee) is ready, though RB AJ Dillon (thumb) won’t go. WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) carry no injury tags. CB Eric Stokes was activated from IR, and RB Kenyan Drake was elevated from the practice team. LB Quay Walker (shoulder) returns, but CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and S Darnell Savage (shoulder) are not right yet.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, cloudy

Texans

Inactives: WR Nico Collins, LB Blake Cashman, CB Kris Boyd, QB C.J. Stroud, RB Mike Boone, OT George Fant and DL Will Anderson Jr.

Lineup notes: QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) was downgraded to out, and QB Case Keenum will start. WR Nico Collins (calf) didn’t practice all week and is inactive. WR Noah Brown (knee) had a limited practice Friday and will give it a go. TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) worked all week and is ready to return. PK Ka’imi Fairbairn was activated from IR. No. 3 overall pick DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) won’t be out there.

Titans

Inactives: TE Josh Whyle, S Mike Z. Brown, DL Caleb Murphy, LB Trevis Gipson, WR Kyle Philips, DL Jeffery Simmons and QB Malik Willis

Lineup notes: WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (illness) didn’t practice Friday but will be available. QB Will Levis (ankle) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will go. DT Jeffery Simmons (knee) has been ruled out.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, mostly clear, SW 15 mph

Jets

Inactives: OT Carter Warren, QB Brett Rypien, CB Bryce Hall, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DE Carl Lawson, WR Jason Brownlee and OT Max Mitchell

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) had limited practices Thursday and Friday but is out. RBs Breece Hall (ankle) was limited until Friday’s full session, but he’ll play. QB Zach Wilson (knee) practiced all week and will play.

Dolphins

Inactives: OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson, DL Jason Pierre-Paul, WR Tyreek Hill, CB Xavien Howard, SS DeShon Elliott and S Jevon Holland

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) didn’t practice all week and has been ruled out. RB De’Von Achane (toe) graduated to limited work Friday and will give it a whirl. RB Raheem Mostert (knee) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’s fine. RB Darrynton Evans was elevated to the 53-man roster. LT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle) will play through a questionable tag. CB Xavien Howard (hip) and S Jevon Holland (knees) couldn’t get right in time. S DeShon Elliott (concussion) won’t play.

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, cloudy

Chiefs

Inactives: DE Matt Dickerson, DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, CB Joshua X. Williams, RB Isiah Pacheco, DT Neil Farrell and DL Malik Herring

Lineup notes: WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) remains on IR. RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and LT Donovan Smith (neck) are out again. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) practiced Friday and will play. RB Deneric Prince was elevated to the active roster.

Patriots

Inactives: DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, OT Trent Brown, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Kayshon Boutte and RB Rhamondre Stevenson

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out. WR DeVante Parker (knee) is available, but WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) won’t go. WR Demario Douglas (concussion) cleared the protocol and is back. LT Trent Brown (ankle, hand, illness) will miss this one, however.

New York Giants at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Giants

Inactives: S Gervarrius Owens, RB Jashaun Corbin, DE Carlos Basham Jr., WR Parris Campbell and OT Evan Neal

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) is back on the field, and WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) also will play. RT Evan Neal (ankle) is inactive, but DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) will dress.

Saints

Inactives: OT Ryan Ramczyk, RB Kendre Miller, DL Isaiah Foskey, LB Monty Rice, CB Cameron Dantzler, QB Jake Haener and WR Chris Olave

Lineup notes: RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is out again. WR Chris Olave (ankle) and RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) won’t be able to go. RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is questionable. QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) will play. Hill had a full practice Friday, and Shaheed was limited.

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, 100% chance of rain

Falcons

Inactives: DT David Onyemata, QB Logan Woodside, WR Mack Hollins, TE John FitzPatrick, LB Bud Dupree, OT Kaleb McGary and OG Chris Lindstrom

Lineup notes: RT Kaleb McGary (knee, illness) is out. C Drew Dalman (ankle) will go, but RG Chris Lindstrom (ankle) will not. LT Jake Matthews (knee) and PK Younghoe Koo (illness) are ready despite drawing questionable tags.

Panthers

Inactives: CB D’Shawn Jamison, TE Ian Thomas, OT David Sharpe, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Mike Strachan and DE Eku Leota

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) went on IR and is done for the season, and TE Ian Thomas (ankle) is out. TE Tommy Tremble (hip) had a full session Friday and will play. LB Brian Burns (ankle) is ready, too.

Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73 degrees, mostly cloudy (open-air dome)

Commanders

Inactives: TE Cole Turner, OG Julian Good-Jones, DL James Smith-Williams, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, RB Brian Robinson Jr. and WR Mitchell Tinsley

Lineup notes: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) is out. RB Jonathan Williams was elevated from the practice squad. LB Jamin Davis (shoulder) was placed on IR.

Rams

Inactives: CB Shaun Jolly, DE Ochaun Mathis, DL Desjuan Johnson, WR Tutu Atwell and OT Rob Havenstein

Lineup notes: WR Tutu Atwell (concussion) couldn’t clear the protocol. TE Tyler Higbee (neck) practiced Friday and is good to go. DT Aaron Donald (groin) was added as questionable on Saturday due to tightness but is active.

San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

49ers

Inactives: DL Arik Armstead, TE Ross Dwelley, QB Brandon Allen, OG Spencer Burford, DL Javon Hargrave, RB Elijah Mitchell and LB Oren Burks

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is out. DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) and DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring) are out. LB Dre Greenlaw (hip/ankle) and CB Charvarius Ward (groin) earned questionable designations but will be out there.

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, TE Blake Whiteheart, DE Tyreke Smith, OT Carter O’Donnell and S Qwuantrezz Knight

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (heel) and WR Michael Wilson (neck) are active. QB Kyler Murray (thumb) practiced Friday and will play. S Budda Baker (illness) was added as questionable but will be available.

Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49 degrees, 75% chance of drizzle, SSE 10 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: OT Asim Richards, DL Johnathan Hankins, QB Trey Lance, RB Deuce Vaughn, CB Eric Scott Jr., S Malik Hooker and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: WR Brandin Cooks (illness) didn’t practice Thursday or Friday but will give it a try. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is good to go after a full practice Friday. CB Stephon Gilmore (illness) is active.

Bills

Inactives: DE A.J. Epenesa, OG Alec Anderson, DT Poona Ford and OT Germain Ifedi

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder) practiced all week and will play. TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb, shoulder) was limited all week but will play. S Micah Hyde (neck stinger) has been ruled out.

Sunday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees, 50% chance of drizzle, WNW 14 mph

Ravens

Inactives: C Sam Mustipher, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Malik Cunningham, QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin and CB Damarion Williams

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on IR. S Kyle Hamilton (knee) is active.

Jaguars

Inactives: S Andre Cisco, OT Chandler Brewer, DT Angelo Blackson, CB Tyson Campbell, TE Brenton Strange and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: WR Christian Kirk (abdomen) is out for the season after core surgery. QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) practiced all week and will play. RB Travis Etienne (ribs), RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) and WR Zay Jones (knee) were limited Friday but will play. WR Jamal Agnew was activated from the Reserve/Injured list. Starting LG Ezra Cleveland (knee) and LT Walker Little (hamstring) are active.

Monday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44 degrees, 40% chance of light rain

Eagles

Lineup notes: QB Jalen Hurts (illness) didn’t practice Saturday. He was added as questionable on Sunday but still hopes to start on Monday night. LB Zach Cunningham (knee) was ruled out, and CB Darius Slay (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure and also is out.

Seahawks

Lineup notes: QB Geno Smith (groin) is questionable and should be considered a game-time decision. QB Drew Lock will start again if Smith isn’t available. S Jamal Adams (knee) and CB Devon Witherspoon (hip) are both listed as questionable.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 15 Saturday Slate

Week 15 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday Slate.

Updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early game: WR Justin Jefferson (active)
Afternoon game:
Night game: WR Josh Reynolds (active)

Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, cloudy

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, WR Jalen Nailor, S Lewis Cine, OT Brian O’Neill, QB Joshua Dobbs and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and RT Brian O’Neill (ankle) were ruled out, while WR Justin Jefferson (chest) is ready to play. QB Joshua Dobbs is a healthy scratch, and QB Nick Mullens will start.

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, C Trey Hill, DT Jay Tufele, LB Joe Bachie and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Boyd (foot, ankle), QB Jake Browning (forearm), and WR Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) fully practiced Thursday and don’t carry injury tags.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Steelers

Inactives: RB Anthony McFarland, CB Darius Rush, DE Isaiahh Loudermilk, LB Blake Martinez, OT Dylan Cook and QB Kenny Pickett

Lineup notes: QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was ruled out, so QB Mitchell Trubisky will make another start. RB Najee Harris (knee), DT Cameron Heyward (groin), LB Alex Highsmith (concussion), WR Diontae Johnson (knee), and LB T.J. Watt (concussion) all practiced in full Thursday and will play.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, LB Isaiah Land, LB Segun Olubi, CB Tony Brown, RB Jonathan Taylor, OT Braden Smith and WR Isaiah McKenzie

Lineup notes: RT Braden Smith (knee) and RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) will not be available.

Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, LB Ben Niemann, S JL Skinner, QB Ben DiNucci, DT Elijah Garcia, TE Nate Adkins and LB Nik Bonitto

Lineup notes: TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) won’t play.

Lions

Inactives: DL Julian Okwara, PK Riley Patterson, WR Antoine Green, CB Steven Gilmore, LB Trevor Nowaske, DE Charles Harris and CB Chase Lucas

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (back) was limited Wednesday and Thursday, which earned him a questionable label, but he is active. LT Taylor Decker (back) and C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) also were deemed questionable, and they, too, are ready to role.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 14

Week 14 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 14 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Chris Olave (active), RB Breece Hall (active), QB Trevor Lawrence (active)
Afternoon games: RB Kenneth Walker III (active), RB Zach Charbonnet (active), QB Geno Smith (inactive)
Sunday night:
Monday night: RB Aaron Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, cloudy NNW 12 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, OT Brandon Walton, DB Keenan Isaac, DT Vita Vea, LB Devin White, CB Jamel Dean and QB John Wolford

Lineup notes: NT Vita Vea (toe) was questionable but couldn’t get right in time. LB Devin White (foot) and CB Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) are out.

Falcons

Inactives: DT David Onyemata, CB Jeff Okudah, QB Logan Woodside, DE Joe Gaziano, C Drew Dalman, OT Kaleb McGary and LB Nathan Landman

Lineup notes: WR Mack Hollins (ankle) is available, and CB A.J. Terrell (head) cleared the concussion protocol. RT Kaleb McGary (knee) won’t be available.

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 36 degrees, cloudy, WNW 12 mph

Lions

Inactives: WR Antoine Green, CB Steven Gilmore, C Frank Ragnow, LB Trevor Nowaske, DE Charles Harris and CB Chase Lucas

Lineup notes: Starting C Frank Ragnow (knee, toe) will not play.

Bears

Inactives: QB Nathan Peterman, DE Dominique Robinson, S Quindell Johnson, WR Collin Johnson, WR Equanimeous St. Brown and OT Ja’Tyre Carter

Lineup notes: RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle) practiced all week and will play.

Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 36 degrees, cloudy

Colts

Inactives: LB Isaiah Land, OG Jack Anderson, LB E.J. Speed, RB Jonathan Taylor, DL Eric Johnson, OT Braden Smith and CB Julius Brents

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is out again. DT Grover Stewart was activated from the commissioner’s exemption list. LB E.J. Speed (knee) was downgraded to out for Sunday action.

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, C Trey Hill, DT Jay Tufele, LB Devin Harper and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Boyd (ankle) will gut it out this week. RB Chase Brown (hamstring) is good to go after a full session Friday.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, cloudy, WSW 10 mph

Jaguars

Inactives: CB Tre Herndon, DT Folorunso Fatukasi, CB Tyson Campbell, TE Brenton Strange, OT Walker Little and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: WR Christian Kirk (abdomen) went on IR and requires surgery on a core muscle. He’ll be out the rest of the regular season. RB Travis Etienne (ribs), QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle), RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) all were questionable but are ready to give it a whirl. WR Zay Jones (knee) is good to go after limited work Friday.

Browns

Inactives: CB Denzel Ward, C Luke Wypler, DT Siaki Ika, LB Mohamoud Diabate, DL Isaiah McGuire and OT Dawand Jones

Lineup notes: WR Amari Cooper (concussion) has cleared the protocol and will be out there. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) made it back to a full session Friday and will be available. QB Joe Flacco was elevated from the practice team and is expected to start. RB Kareem Hunt (groin) had a full practice Friday and will go. RT Dawand Jones (knee) was downgraded to out on Saturday, and QB PJ Walker was released. CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) will miss another one.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: CB Shaquill Griffin, S Jammie Robinson, DL DeShawn Williams, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., DE Eku Leota, TE Hayden Hurst and OT Ricky Lee

Lineup notes: WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) remains on IR. TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) remains out. WR Jonathan Mingo (Achilles) had a full session Friday and is good to go.

Saints

Inactives: WR Rashid Shaheed, TE Taysom Hill, RB Kendre Miller, LB Monty Rice, DL Isaiah Foskey, QB Jake Haener and DT P.J. Mustipher

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (knee) remains on IR. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is out again. QB Derek Carr (concussion, shoulder, ribs) will play, but QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot, hand) isn’t available. TE Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) and WR Chris Olave (illness) also are good, while WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) remains at least a week away. WR Marquez Callaway was elevated from the  practice squad. DE Cameron Jordan (ankle) is good to go.

Houston Texans at New York Jets (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, 50% chance of drizzle

Texans

Inactives: S DeAndre Houston-Carson, CB Kris Boyd, QB Case Keenum, RB Mike Boone, TE Dalton Schultz, LB Myjai Sanders and OG Nick Broeker

Lineup notes: WR Tank Dell (leg) is out for the season with a broken leg. TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) is out again. WR Noah Brown (knee) is ready to play.

Jets

Inactives: DE Carl Lawson, OT Carter Warren, WR Jason Brownlee, OT Austin Deculus, QB Brett Rypien, CB Bryce Hall and LB Zaire Barnes

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) had limited practices Thursday and Friday but is out. RB Breece Hall (ankle) was idle until limited work Friday, though he’s good to go. TE Tyler Conklin (hamstring) had a full session Friday and will play.

Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, light fog

Rams

Inactives: PK Mason Crosby, DE Ochaun Mathis, DE Earnest Brown, TE Tyler Higbee, S Quentin Lake and OT Warren McClendon

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (neck) will sit out this week. WR Puka Nacua (shoulder) practiced Thursday and Friday and will play. PK Mason Crosby was signed but isn’t ready to kick just yet.

Ravens

Inactives: C Sam Mustipher, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, LB Malik Harrison, QB Josh Johnson and CB Rock Ya-Sin

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on IR. QB Lamar Jackson (illness) was out Thursday but made it back Friday for a full session and will play. WR Rashod Bateman (illness) had a full practice Friday and will go.

Minnesota Vikings at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Vikings

Inactives: QB Jaren Hall, S Lewis Cine, OG Ed Ingram, OT Hakeem Adeniji and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will make his widely anticipated return after full practices all week. QB Joshua Dobbs will start once again.

Raiders

Inactives: LB Amari Burney, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, OT Kolton Miller, LB Malik Reed, QB Brian Hoyer, DL Byron X. Young and TE Jesper Horsted

Lineup notes: LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) is out. DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is active after being deemed questionable.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 58 degrees, cloudy

Seahawks

Inactives: DE Frank Clark, QB Geno Smith, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, CB Tre Brown, WR Dee Eskridge, OG McClendon Curtis and LB Patrick O’Connell

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) and RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) are both active, but QB Geno Smith (groin) won’t play, so QB Drew Lock will start. LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) is ready, but CB Tre Brown (heel) couldn’t get right in time.

49ers

Inactives: TE Ross Dwelley, DL Arik Armstead, CB Darrell Luter Jr., OG Spencer Burford, RB Elijah Mitchell and DL Robert Beal Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) isn’t available, and DE Arik Armstead (foot/knee) also is out.

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42 degrees, cloudy

Bills

Inactives: OG Alec Anderson, DT Poona Ford, OT Germain Ifedi, DL Kingsley Jonathan and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list. TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder) practiced all week and will play.

Chiefs

Inactives: DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, LB Drue Tranquill, RB Isiah Pacheco, DT Neil Farrell, CB Nic Jones and DL Malik Herring

Lineup notes: WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) remains on IR. RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) also is out. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin), WR Skyy Moore (knee), QB Patrick Mahomes (pectoral), WR Rashee Rice (foot) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) all practiced Friday and will play. Starting LT Donovan Smith (neck) won’t be available to protect Mahomes’ blindside. LB Nick Bolton (wrist) was activated from IR, and RB Deneric Prince was elevated from the practice squad. LB Drue Tranquill (concussion) is out.

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy (open-air dome stadium)

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, LB Ronnie Perkins, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, DT Elijah Garcia, TE Nate Adkins and RB Tyler Badie

Lineup notes: RB Samaje Perine (knee) will be available after an official questionable designation. WR Marvin Mims (ribs) practiced Friday and will play.

Chargers

Inactives: TE Stone Smartt, LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, CB Deane Leonard, DT Otito Ogbonnia and S JT Woods

Lineup notes: WR Joshua Palmer (knee) was designated to return from IR but has been ruled out. He had a limited practice Friday. 

Sunday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Eagles

Inactives: TE Albert Okwuegbunam, DT Moro Ojomo, OG Sua Opeta, QB Tanner McKee and RB Rashaad Penny

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) is ready to return after full practices all week. WR Julio Jones (groin) was limited Friday but doesn’t carry an injury tag.

Cowboys

Inactives: OT Asim Richards, QB Trey Lance, RB Deuce Vaughn, CB Noah Igbinoghene, CB Eric Scott Jr. and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) will be available after drawing a questionable tag. LB Micah Parsons (illness) was added to the report but will play.

Monday Night Football

Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy

Titans

Lineup notes: QB Will Levis (ankle) will play. RB Derrick Henry (head) cleared the concussing protocol and is ready to roll. DT Jeffery Simmons (knee) and CB Kristian Fulton (hamstring) were ruled out.

Dolphins

Lineup notes: RB De’Von Achane (ribs) has practiced all week and should be fine. RB Raheem Mostert (knee) avoided an injury label. RT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle) and S Jevon Holland is questionable are questionable. RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) is out, and LB Jerome Baker (knee) was sent to IR.

Green Bay Packers at New York Giants (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 36 degrees, clear

Packers

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out. RB Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable. RB AJ Dillon (groin) and WR Jayden Reed (chest) don’t have injury tags. LB Quay Walker (shoulder) is doubtful, and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) was downgraded to out.

Giants

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) remains on IR. TE Daniel Bellinger (illness) is questionable. RT Evan Neal (ankle) is out.