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Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16 Christmas Day

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

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 game: RB Jeff Wilson (active)
Afternoon game: RB Latavius Murray (active), WR Courtland Sutton (active)
Sunday night: WR Marquise Brown (active)

Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, overcast

Packers

Inactives: CB Shemar Jean-Charles, OT Caleb Jones, OT David Bakhtiari, LB Jonathan Garvin and DT Jonathan Ford

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb, ribs) continues to play through multiple injuries. LT David Bakhtiari (knee, abdomen) will not play.

Dolphins

Inactives: QB Skylar Thompson, TE Tanner Conner, RB Myles Gaskin, CB Noah Igbinoghene, OT Eric Fisher, WR Erik Ezukanma and WR River Cracraft

Lineup notes: RB Jeff Wilson (hip) will play through a questionable designation, but RB Myles Gaskin (illness) isn’t available.LT Terron Armstead (toe, pec, knee) and LB Bradley Chubb (knee) are active despite drawing questionable tags.

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, clear (open-air dome)

Broncos

Inactives: TE Albert Okwuegbunam, WR Kendall Hinton, WR Brandon Johnson, QB Jarrett Guarantano, OT Calvin Anderson, DT Elijah Garcia and CB Michael Ojemudia

Lineup notes: WR Kendall Hinton (hamstring) is out. RB Latavius Murray (foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (hamstring) are questionable but will  . QB Russell Wilson (concussion) cleared the protocol and will start.

Rams

Inactives: DL Marquise Copeland, CB Shaun Jolly, DL Aaron Donald, LB Travin Howard, QB John Wolford, WR Ben Skowronek and C Brian Allen

Lineup notes: WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and QB Matthew Stafford (neck) remain on IR and will likely end the season there. DT Aaron Donald (ankle), WR Ben Skowronek (calf) and QB John Wolford (neck) are also out.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 63 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: OG John Molchon, OT Donovan Smith, WR Breshad Perriman, DT Vita Vea, DL Carl Nassib, CB Jamel Dean and QB Kyle Trask

Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones (knee) is active after being listed as questionable. DT Vita Vea (calf) has been ruled out, while S Mike Edwards (hamstring), S Keanu Neal (toe) and S Antoine Winfield (ankle) are active. LT Donovan Smith (foot) will not play. RT Tristan Wirfs (ankle) and swing OT Josh Wells (back) were deemed questionable, though both are active.

Cardinals

Inactives: QB Colt McCoy, LB Jesse Luketa, DE Victor Dimukeje, OG Wyatt Davis, DL Zach Allen, OG Rashaad Coward and CB Jace Whittaker

Lineup notes: QB Kyler Murray (knee) and WR Rondale Moore (groin) will end the season on IR. QB Colt McCoy (concussion) is also out. WR Marquise Brown (groin) was limited all week and listed as questionable, but he is active. WR Greg Dortch (knee) was a full-go Friday and will play.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16

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

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: WR Jakobi Meyers (active), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (active), RB Damien Harris (inactive), WR Treylon Burks, RB Kenneth Walker III (active), TE Noah Fant (active), WR Marquise Goodwin (active)
Afternoon games:
Sunday night: WR Diontae Johnson (active)

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 23 degrees, clear, WSW 11 mph

Lions

Inactives: OG Kayode Awosika, OG Ross Pierschbacher, RB Craig Reynolds, FB Jason Cabinda, SS DeShon Elliott, DE Austin Bryant and DL Michael Brockers

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Panthers

Inactives: LB Amare Barno, WR Rashard Higgins and OT Larnel Coleman

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Giants

Inactives: CB Adoree’ Jackson, OG Shane Lemieux, WR David Sills, OG Jack Anderson and CB Rodarius Williams

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Vikings

Inactives: DL Ross Blacklock, LB Luiji Vilain, OT Kyle Hinton, CB Cameron Dantzler and C Garrett Bradbury

Lineup notes: LB Eric Kendricks (hip) is active, and C Garrett Bradbury (back) was ruled out.

Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 8 degrees, mostly cloudy, W 22 mph

Bills

Inactives: C Mitch Morse, LB Baylon Spector, S Dean Marlowe, TE Tommy Sweeney, DE Carlos Basham Jr., OT Justin Murray and CB Xavier Rhodes

Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (elbow) continues to play through an elbow injury. WR Cole Beasley was elevated to the active roster.

Bears

Inactives: OT Teven Jenkins, QB Tim Boyle, DT Angelo Blackson, TE Trevon Wesco, WR Chase Claypool, OG Cody Whitehair and WR Equanimeous St. Brown

Lineup notes: WR Chase Claypool (knee) will sit again. WR N’Keal Harry (back) practiced all week and will play. RB Khalil Herbert (hip) was activated off IR.

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 15 degrees, partly cloudy, W 14 mph

Falcons

Inactives: DL David Anenih, CB Rashad Fenton, DE Matt Dickerson, OT Chuma Edoga and CB Jovante Moffatt

Lineup notes: QB Marcus Mariota (knee) and RB Caleb Huntley (Achilles) are out for the season.

Ravens

Inactives: CB Marcus Peters, LB David Ojabo, OG Ben Cleveland, RB Kenyan Drake, DL Calais Campbell, TE Charlie Kolar and QB Lamar Jackson

Lineup notes: WR Devin Duvernay (foot) is out for the season. QB Lamar Jackson (knee) will miss his third straight game, and QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder) will start.

Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 10 degrees, clear, WNW 12 mph

SEahawks

Inactives: DL Al Woods, CB Artie Burns, DT Daviyon Nixon, WR Tyler Lockett, RB Wayne Gallman, DB Ryan Neal and OT Jake Curhan

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (finger) remains out. RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), TE Noah Fant (knee), WR Marquise Goodwin (wrist, ankle) and RB Kenneth Walker (ankle, back) are all available. RBs Wayne Gallman
and Godwin Igwebuike were elevated to the 53-man roster, but the former will not be available.

Chiefs

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, DL Malik Herring, DE Joshua Kaindoh, QB Shane Buechele, OT Geron Christian and DL Khalen Saunders

Lineup notes: RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) are good to go.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (2:00* p.m. EST)

*Game delayed due to power outages

Kickoff Weather: 16 degrees, partly cloudy, W 11 mph

Texans

Inactives: OG Kenyon Green, QB Kyle Allen, DL Mario Addison, DB Jacobi Francis and TE O.J. Howard

Lineup notes: RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) will end his rookie season on IR. WR Nico Collins (foot) joined him on the list Friday. WR Brandin Cooks (calf) is questionable. He had full sessions Wednesday and Thursday and will play.

Titans

Inactives: S Amani Hooker, QB Ryan Tannehill, CB John Reid, DL Mario Edwards Jr., DB Josh Thompson, LB Dylan Cole and CB Kristian Fulton

Lineup notes: RB Dontrell Hilliard (neck) is out for the season. QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is out. WR Treylon Burks (concussion) practiced Thursday and is active. LB Zach Cunningham (elbow) was activated from injured reserve.

New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 10 degrees, overcast, SW 26 mph

Saints

Inactives: OT Lewis Kidd, S Marcus Maye, CB Marshon Lattimore, RB Dwayne Washington, DL Payton Turner, LB Pete Werner and WR Chris Olave

Lineup notes: OG Cesar Ruiz (foot), RB Mark Ingram (knee) and WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) are out for the season. WR Chris Olave (hamstring) and RB Dwayne Washington (illness) also are out.

Browns

Inactives: RB Demetric Felton, QB Kellen Mond, DE Jadeveon Clowney, WR Jaelon Darden, OG Chris Hubbard and DB Thomas Graham

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (foot), TE David Njoku (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (illness) all missed some time this week, but they will play. C Ethan Pocic (knee) activated off injured reserve.

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

Kickoff Weather: 18 degrees, clear, SW 13 mph

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, OT D’Ante Smith, CB Jalen Davis, DE Sam Hubbard, RB Chris Evans and TE Hayden Hurst

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (calf) remains out. WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) practiced all week and will play.

Patriots

Inactives: RB Damien Harris, WR Raleigh Webb, CB Jalen Mills, DT Sam Roberts, WR DeVante Parker, S Joshuah Bledsoe and CB Jack Jones

Lineup notes: WR DeVante Parker (concussion) remains out. WR Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will play, but RB Damien Harris (thigh) is out yet again.

Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees, partly cloudy

Commanders

Inactives: OT Chris Paul, S Kamren Curl, DL Daniel Wise, OT Saahdiq Charles and QB Sam Howell

Lineup notes: RBs Brian Robinson Jr. (quadriceps) and Antonio Gibson (foot) are both good to go.

49ers

Inactives: WR Deebo Samuel, DE Drake Z. Jackson, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, OT Nick Zakelj, TE Ross Dwelley, DL Kerry Hyder and DT Kevin Givens

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) and WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) could be out for the remainder of the regular season. RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) continues to grind through a knee ailment. DT Javon Kinlaw will make his return after missing a dozen games.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Eagles

Inactives: QB Jalen Hurts, DE Janarius Robinson, OG Sua Opeta, OG Josh Sills, RB Trey Sermon and LB Kyron Johnson

Lineup notes: QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is out, so QB Gardner Minshew will start.

Cowboys

Inactives: DE Sam Williams, WR Jalen Tolbert, WR James Washington, S Markquese Bell, DB Trayvon Mullen, QB Will Grier and LB Leighton Vander Esch

Lineup notes: WR Noah Brown (foot) was limited Thursday but carries no injury designation. CB Trevon Diggs and LB Micah Parsons both were able to overcome illness and will play.

Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 16 degrees, overcast, WSW 15 mph

Raiders

Inactives: CB Rock Ya-Sin, OT Jackson Barton, DT Matthew Butler, DE Tashawn Bower, OG Netane Muti and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Steelers

Inactives: LB Mark Robinson, QB Mason Rudolph, SS Terrell Edmunds, DT Jonathan Marshall and OG Kendrick Green

Lineup notes: WR Diontae Johnson (toe) is active after being questionable. TE Pat Freiermuth (foot), RB Najee Harris (hip) and QB Kenny Pickett (concussion) are good to go.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 16

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 16.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 16 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Jakobi Meyers, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, RB Damien Harris, WR Treylon Burks, WR Diontae Johnson, RB Kenneth Walker III, TE Noah Fant, WR Marquise Goodwin, RB Jeff Wilson, WR Marquise Brown

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
QB Kyler Murray (knee) and WR Rondale Moore (groin) will end the season on IR. QB Colt McCoy (concussion) is also out. WR Marquise Brown (groin) is questionable after he was limited all week. WR Greg Dortch (knee) was a full-go Friday and will play.

ATLANTA FALCONS – Saturday game
QB Marcus Mariota (knee) and RB Caleb Huntley (Achilles) are out for the season.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Saturday game
WR Devin Duvernay (foot) is out for the season. QB Lamar Jackson (knee) will miss his third straight game. QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder) is questionable after limited work most of the week.

BUFFALO BILLS – Saturday game
QB Josh Allen (elbow) continues to play through an elbow injury.

CAROLINA PANTHERS – Saturday game
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CHICAGO BEARS – Saturday game
WR Chase Claypool (knee) is doubtful after he didn’t fully practice all week. WR N’Keal Harry (back) practiced all week and will play.

CINCINNATI BENGALS – Saturday game
TE Hayden Hurst (calf) remains out. WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) practiced all week and will play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Saturday game
RB Nick Chubb (foot), TE David Njoku (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (illness) all missed some time this week, but they will play.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Saturday game
WR Noah Brown (foot) was limited Thursday but carries no injury designation. CB Trevon Diggs and LB Micah Parsons both are questionable as they deal with illnesses.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Kendall Hinton (hamstring) is out. RB Latavius Murray (foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (hamstring) are questionable. They were both limited Friday. QB Russell Wilson (concussion) cleared the protocol and will start.

DETROIT LIONS – Saturday game
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb, ribs) continues to play through multiple injuries. LT David Bakhtiari (knee, abdomen) is doubtful to play.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Saturday game
RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) will end his rookie season on IR. WR Nico Collins (foot) joined him on the list Friday. WR Brandin Cooks (calf) is questionable. He had full sessions Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Monday night
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will end the season on IR.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – Played Thursday
QB Trevor Lawrence (toe) continues to play through questionable statuses due to a toe injury.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday game
RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) are good to go.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – Saturday game
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Monday night
S Derwin James (quadriceps) gave positive news Friday with his first full practice in a few weeks. He’s expected to play.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and QB Matthew Stafford (neck) remain on IR and will likely end the season there. DT Aaron Donald (ankle), WR Ben Skowronek (calf) and QB John Wolford (neck) are also out.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
RB Jeff Wilson (hip) and RB Myles Gaskin (illness) are questionable. Wilson was limited Friday, and Gaskin was idle. LT Terron Armstead (toe, pec, knee) and LB Bradley Chubb (knee) are questionable.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Saturday game
LB Eric Kendricks (hip) is questionable, and C Garrett Bradbury (back) was ruled out.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – Saturday game
WR DeVante Parker (concussion) remains out. WR Jakobi Meyers (shoulder), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and RB Damien Harris (thigh) are all questionable and were limited all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Saturday game
RB Mark Ingram (knee) and WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) are out for the season. WR Chris Olave (hamstring) and RB Dwayne Washington (illness) also are out.

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NEW YORK GIANTS – Saturday game
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW YORK JETS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Saturday game
QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is out, so QB Gardner Minshew will start.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Saturday game
WR Diontae Johnson (toe) is questionable but didn’t practice all week. TE Pat Freiermuth (foot), RB Najee Harris (hip) and QB Kenny Pickett (concussion) are good to go.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Saturday game
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is on IR. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) and WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) could be out for the remainder of the regular season. RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) continues to grind through a knee ailment.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Saturday game
WR Tyler Lockett (finger) remains out. RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), TE Noah Fant (knee), WR Marquise Goodwin (wrist, ankle) and RB Kenneth Walker (ankle, back) are all questionable. Dallas and Fant were limited Thursday, and Walker sat out all week. Goodwin went full, limited, idle, respectively, over the three practice days.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Julio Jones (knee) is questionable after being limited all week. LT

TENNESSEE TITANS – Saturday game
RB Dontrell Hilliard (neck) is out for the season. QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is out. WR Treylon Burks (concussion) practiced Thursday and is questionable. He looks poised to return, though.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS – Saturday game
RBs Brian Robinson Jr. (quadriceps) and Antonio Gibson (foot) are both good to go.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16

Week 16 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives.

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

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB D’Andre Swift, RB Damien Harris, WR D.J. Moore
Afternoon games:
Sunday night: RB Antonio Gibson
Monday night:

Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Lions

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Jared Goff (COVID-19) remains on the list and will not play. RB Jamaal Williams (illness) came off the COVID list and should be ready to go. WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) are questionable and were limited all week. Swift is a game-time decision.

Falcons

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Calvin Ridley (personal) remains out as he focuses on mental health. WR Tajae Sharpe (foot) is doubtful.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, partly cloudy

Ravens

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) did not make the trip and is out. QB Tyler Huntley (illness) was put on the COVID list and won’t play, so QB Josh Johnson gets the start. WR Sammy Watkins (illness) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and will be out there.

Bengals

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and QB Joe Burrow (finger) practiced Friday and are good to go.

Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Rams

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee came off the COVID list Friday and appears ready to go. RB Cam Akers (Achilles) was activated from IR and could play a small role.

Vikings

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Dalvin Cook (illness) is out for Week 16 on the COVID list. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited all week and is questionable. QB Kirk Cousins (ribs) practiced Friday and is good to go.

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

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees, partly cloudy, NW winds 10 mph

Bills

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Gabriel Davis (illness) and WR Cole Beasley (illness) are out for Week 16 on the COVID list. QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced Friday and is good to go. WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is expected back this week and wasn’t on the injury report.

Patriots

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (COVID-19) and WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) are out for Week 16. RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and RB Brandon Bolden (knee) have the typical “limited all week” and “questionable” tag. Harris is a true game-time decision. WR Kendrick Bourne (illness) was activated from the COVID reserve and will play.

Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degrees, clear, NW winds 11 mph

Jaguars

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. WR Laviska Shenault went on the COVID list Friday and is out. TE Dan Arnold (knee) was designated to return and could be back this week. RB James Robinson (knee) is good to go.

Jets

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Corey Davis (abdomen) and WR Elijah Moore (quadriceps) are on IR. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful.

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 48 degrees, partly cloudy, NW winds 10 mph

Giants

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (neck) and WR Sterling Shepard (calf) are done for the season on IR. WR Kadarius Toney (oblique) was limited Friday and is questionable RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were limited all week, but they’ll play.

Eagles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Jordan Howard (knee) and QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) practiced Friday and are good to go. RB Miles Sanders (quadriceps) didn’t practice Friday, but he doesn’t have an injury designation. Still, keep an eye on him.

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

Kickoff Weather: 70 degrees, clear

Buccaneers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Giovani Bernard (hip) and WR Chris Godwin (knee) will spend the rest of the season on IR. RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) went on IR but could return for the playoffs. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out. WR Antonio Brown (ankle) was limited all week, but he’ll play. RB Le’Veon Bell was signed this week to the active roster.

Panthers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) is expected to return to the field in a rotation with QB Cam Newton. WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited Friday and is questionable.

Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 75 degrees, mostly cloudy, S winds 11 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Chargers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Donald Parham (concussion) was put on IR Saturday. RB Austin Ekeler (illness) again tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday and will not play. RBs Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley are expected to split the workload. WR Mike Williams tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play. S Derwin James (hamstring) is questionable.

Texans

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Danny Amendola (knee) was placed on IR after knee surgery. WR Brandin Cooks (illness) was not activated from the COVID list. RB David Johnson (quadriceps) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. WR Chris Conley (knee) is good to go.

Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 26 degrees, overcast

Bears

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Allen Robinson (COVID-19) was not activated, and WR Jakeem Grant (concussion) is out for Week 16. WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) practiced Friday but is still questionable. QB Justin Fields (ankle) didn’t practice Thursday and Friday and is questionable, but he will be the emergency quarterback behind Nick Foles.

Seahawks

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Alex Collins (abdomen) and QB Russell Wilson (ankle) are nicked up a bit, but they’re off the report. WR Tyler Lockett was activated from the COVID list and will play.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 57 degrees, overcast, SSE winds 18 mph

Steelers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) also is out. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

Chiefs

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (illness) was activated from the COVID list Saturday and will play. TE Travis Kelce (illness) also was activated, but he didn’t actually clear the protocol by testing negative. He will not play.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) is out. RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb), WR Courtland Sutton (wrist) and RB Javonte Williams (knee) are off the report after practicing Friday.

Raiders

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) will likely miss the rest of the season on IR. TE Darren Waller (knee, back) is doubtful for Week 16. WR Zay Jones (toe) was limited this week, but he’s off the report. RB Josh Jacobs (illness) is good to go as well.

Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, partly cloudy, S winds 15 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Football Team

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Logan Thomas (knee) and RB J.D. McKissic (neck) will miss the rest of the season on IR. QB Taylor Heinicke came off the COVID list and will go. RB Antonio Gibson (toe) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) are questionable. Gibson is a game-time call.

Cowboys

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Blake Jarwin (hip) remains on IR. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) and RB Tony Pollard (foot) had full practices and are good to go.

Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Dolphins

Lineup notes: RB Phillip Lindsay (ankle) practiced Friday and should be ready.

Saints

Lineup notes: QB Taysom Hill (illness) and QB Trevor Siemian (illness) will likely miss the Week 16 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but they have until 4 p.m. ET Sunday for activation. If they’re vaccinated and able to clear Monday, either could play, but all signs point to rookie fourth-round QB Ian Book starting.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 16

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 16.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 16 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: QB Lamar Jackson, RB James Conner, QB Tyler Huntley, RB Damien Harris, RB David Johnson, WR Adam Thielen, RB Antonio Gibson, WR Curtis Samuel

COVID-19 Reserve (with a chance to play)

Saturday at 4 p.m. ET activation deadline: WR Brandin Cooks, WR Tyreek Hill, TE Travis Kelce, RB Austin Ekeler, WR Sammy Watkins, WR Kendrick Bourne, WR Allen Robinson, QB Jared Goff

Sunday at 4 p.m. ET activation deadline: TE Adam Trautman

ARIZONA CARDINALS – Saturday night
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is likely out for the rest of the regular season after knee surgery. RB James Conner (heel) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision. TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) was limited all week but is off the report.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Calvin Ridley (personal) remains out as he focuses on mental health. WR Tajae Sharpe (foot) is doubtful.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was out of practice all week and will be a game-time decision/questionable. WR Sammy Watkins (illness) is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and his status is unknown. QB Tyler Huntley (illness) missed practice Friday and is questionable. 

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Gabriel Davis (illness) and WR Cole Beasley (illness) are out for Week 16 on the COVID list. QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced Friday and is good to go. WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is expected back this week.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) is expected to return to the field in a rotation with QB Cam Newton. WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited Friday and is questionable.

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Allen Robinson (COVID-19) is unlikely to play but still could be activated, and WR Jakeem Grant (concussion) is out for Week 16. WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) practiced Friday but is still questionable. QB Justin Fields (ankle) didn’t practice Thursday and Friday and is questionable, but he will be the emergency quarterback behind Nick Foles.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and QB Joe Burrow (finger) practiced Friday and are good to go.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Saturday night
RB Kareem Hunt (ankle, COVID-19) is out again. WR Jarvis Landry and QB Baker Mayfield came off the COVID list Friday and are expected to play. DE Myles Garrett (groin) is questionable. TE Austin Hooper was activated from the COVID reserve, and TE David Njoku (knee) was limited but doesn’t have an injury tag.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
TE Blake Jarwin (hip) remains on IR. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) and RB Tony Pollard (foot) had full practices and are good to go.

DENVER BRONCOS 
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) is out. RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb), WR Courtland Sutton (wrist) and RB Javonte Williams (knee) are off the report after practicing Friday.

DETROIT LIONS
QB Jared Goff (COVID-19) likely is out. RB Jamaal Williams (illness) came off the COVID list and should be ready to go. WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) are questionable and were limited all week.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Saturday night
WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling did not clear the COVID protocols. RB Aaron Jones (knee) and QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Danny Amendola (knee) was placed on IR after knee surgery. WR Brandin Cooks (illness) is iffy this weekend on the COVID list. RB David Johnson (quadriceps) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. WR Chris Conley (knee) is good to go.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Saturday night
No injuries of note.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. WR Laviska Shenault went on the COVID list Friday and is likely out. TE Dan Arnold (knee) was designated to return and could be back this week. RB James Robinson (knee) is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Tyreek Hill (illness) and TE Travis Kelce (illness) are on the COVID list, and their statuses will be known by 4 p.m. ET Saturday.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) will likely miss the rest of the season on IR. TE Darren Waller (knee, back) is doubtful for Week 16. WR Zay Jones (toe) was limited this week, but he’s off the report. RB Josh Jacobs (illness) is good to go as well.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Donald Parham (concussion) is out. RB Austin Ekeler (illness) is unlikely to play due to COVID-19 but has until 4 p.m. ET Saturday to clear. S Derwin James (hamstring) is questionable.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
TE Tyler Higbee came off the COVID list Friday and appears ready to go.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – Monday night
RB Phillip Lindsay (ankle) practiced Friday and should be ready.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
RB Dalvin Cook (illness) is out for Week 16 on the COVID list. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited all week and is questionable. QB Kirk Cousins (ribs) practiced Friday and is good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (COVID-19) and WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) are out for Week 16. RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and RB Brandon Bolden (knee) have the typical “limited all week” and “questionable” tag. Harris is a true game-time decision.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Monday night
QB Taysom Hill (illness) and QB Trevor Siemian (illness) will likely miss the Week 16 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but they have until 4 p.m. ET Sunday before it’s official.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
QB Daniel Jones (neck) and WR Sterling Shepard (calf) are done for the season on IR. WR Kadarius Toney (oblique) was limited Friday and is questionable RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were limited all week, but they’ll play.

NEW YORK JETS 
WR Corey Davis (abdomen) and WR Elijah Moore (quadriceps) are on IR. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
RB Jordan Howard (knee) and QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) practiced Friday and are good to go. RB Miles Sanders (quadriceps) didn’t practice Friday, but he doesn’t have an injury designation. Still, keep an eye on him.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) also is out. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Played Thursday
RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR but was designated to return. 

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Alex Collins (abdomen) and QB Russell Wilson (ankle) are nicked up a bit, but they’re off the report. WR Tyler Lockett was activated from the COVID list and will play.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
RB Giovani Bernard (hip) and WR Chris Godwin (knee) will spend the rest of the season on IR. RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) went on IR but could return for the playoffs. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out. WR Antonio Brown (ankle) was limited all week, but he’ll play.

TENNESSEE TITANS – Played Thursday
RB Derrick Henry (foot) remains on IR but could return for Week 18.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM 
TE Logan Thomas (knee) and RB J.D. McKissic (neck) will miss the rest of the season on IR. QB Taylor Heinicke came off the COVID list and will go. RB Antonio Gibson (toe) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) are questionable.