Gameday 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 D’Onta Foreman (active), TE Taysom Hill (active), TE Juwan Johnson (active), WR Jakobi Meyers (active)
Afternoon games: WR Tyler Lockett (active), QB Jalen Hurts (active)
Sunday night:

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Buccaneers

Inactives: CB Logan Ryan, OT Donovan Smith, WR Julio Jones, S Mike Edwards, DT Vita Vea, DL Carl Nassib and CB Carlton Davis

Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones (knee, illness) will sit out the regular-season finale. CB Carlton Davis (shoulder), S Logan Ryan (knee), OT Donovan Smith (foot) and DT Vita Vea (calf) also will not play. With nothing at stake, Tampa could opt to rest most of its key players at some point during the contest.

Falcons

Inactives: DL David Anenih, DL Jalen Dalton, CB Rashad Fenton, S Micah Abernathy, OT Elijah Wilkinson and TE Feleipe Franks

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

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

Kickoff Weather: 34 degrees, overcast (retractable-roof dome)

Texans

Inactives: QB Kyle Allen, C Jimmy Morrissey, CB Steven Nelson, DT Thomas Booker, TE O.J. Howard and WR Phillip Dorsett

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Colts

Inactives: CB Stephon Gilmore, QB Nick Foles, S Nick Cross, C Wesley French, LB Rashod Berry, DT Chris Z. Williams and TE Kylen Granson

Lineup notes: QB Nick Foles (ribs) is out, so Sam Ehlinger will start. CB Stephon Gilmore (wrist) will miss the finale.

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

Kickoff Weather: 37 degrees, overcast

Ravens

Inactives: CB Marcus Peters, TE Mark Andrews, CB Brandon Stephens, OG Kevin Zeitler, QB Tyler Huntley, RB J.K. Dobbins, DL Rayshad Nichols and QB Lamar Jackson

Lineup notes: QB Lamar Jackson (knee) is out once again. QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) and CB Marcus Peters (calf) were questionable but won’t go. Baltimore is resting TE Mark Andrews, OG Kevin Zeitler and RB J.K. Dobbins.

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, QB Jake Browning, CB Jalen Davis, TE Devin Asiasi, DE Jeffrey Gunter and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

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

Kickoff Weather: 32 degrees, partly cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: CB Jalen Mills, DT Sam Roberts, S Brenden Schooler, CB Shaun Wade, TE Jonnu Smith, S Joshuah Bledsoe and RB Kevin Harris

Lineup notes: TE Jonnu Smith (concussion) was downgraded on Saturday and will not play. WR Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) will give it a whirl, and WR DeVante Parker (concussion) also is good to go.

Bills

Inactives: LB Baylon Spector, S Jared Mayden, TE Tommy Sweeney, CB Christian Benford, OT Justin Murray and OL Ike Boettger

Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (elbow, ankle) continues to play through multiple ailments.

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

Kickoff Weather: 78 degrees, clear

Jets

Inactives: WR Irvin Charles, RB James Robinson, DE Bradlee Anae, QB Mike White and TE C.J. Uzomah

Lineup notes: QB Mike White (rib) will not play, so QB Joe Flacco is making the start. OT Duane Brown has been placed on IR.

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Tanner Conner, OT Terron Armstead, CB Noah Igbinoghene, QB Tua Tagovailoa, LB Brennan Scarlett, WR Cedrick Wilson and OL Kendall Lamm

Lineup notes: QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is out. QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee, finger) is available, but Skylar Thompson draws the start. WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) continues to play through the shoulder injury. OT Terron Armstead (toe, pec, knee, hip) won’t go, while LB Bradley Chubb (ankle, hand) and CB Xavien Howard (knee) are playing through questionable designations.

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 31 degrees, overcast

Vikings

Inactives: S Harrison Smith, DE James Lynch, LB Za’Darius Smith, LB Brian Asamoah, C Garrett Bradbury, CB Cameron Dantzler and DL Ross Blacklock

Lineup notes: TE Irv Smith was activated from IR but remains a backup. S Harrison Smith (knee) and C Garrett Bradbury (back) have been ruled out.

Bears

Inactives: RB Darrynton Evans, CB Kyler Gordon, S Sterling Weatherford, DT Angelo Blackson, LB Terrell Lewis, DB Jaylon Jones and QB Justin Fields

Lineup notes: QB Justin Fields (hip) has been ruled out.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: DT Matt Ioannidis, DE Brian Burns, CB Juston Burris, WR Rashard Higgins, OT Larnel Coleman, LB Chandler Wooten and C Sam Tecklenburg

Lineup notes: CB Jaycee Horn (wrist) was placed on IR. RB D’Onta Foreman (knee) was limited Friday but will be out there. DE Brian Burns (ankle) was a DNP in Friday’s practice and is idle today.

Saints

Inactives: TE J.P. Holtz, WR Kirk Merritt, OT Ryan Ramczyk, S Marcus Maye, OG Andrus Peat, S Justin Evans, CB Paulson Adebo and DL Payton Turner

Lineup notes: TEs Taysom Hill (back) and Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) will play through questionable listings. OG Andrus Peat (ankle) and OT Ryan Ramczyk (hip) are out.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 34 degrees, mostly cloudy

Browns

Inactives: DE Isaiah Thomas, OT Jack Conklin, RB Demetric Felton, DT Ben Stille, DE Jadeveon Clowney, QB Kellen Mond and DB Thomas Graham

Lineup notes: DE Jadeveon Clowney (not injury related) and RT Jack Conklin (ankle) will not be available for the finale. CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) will play.

Steelers

Inactives: LB Malik Reed, QB Mason Rudolph, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Tae Crowder, CB Tre Norwood and OG Kendrick Green

Lineup notes: WR Diontae Johnson (hip) is good to go. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (ankle) and LB Myles Jack (groin) also will be out there, despite drawing questionable tags.

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

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, clear

Cowboys

Inactives: WR Jalen Tolbert, S Markquese Bell, C Tyler Biadasz, LB Leighton Vander Esch, QB Will Grier, CB Israel Mukuamu and DT Quinton Bohanna

Lineup notes: RB Tony Pollard (thigh) will return this week.

Commanders

Inactives: DE Jonathan Allen, OG Andrew Norwell, S Kamren Curl, OT Cornelius Lucas, DL James Smith-Williams, RB Brian Robinson Jr. and QB Carson Wentz

Lineup notes: RB Antonio Gibson (knee, ankle) went on IR. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) and DT Jonathan Allen (knee) are out. LB Jamin Davis (knee) was placed on IR, and S Kam Curl (ankle) was downgraded to out. RB Reggie Bonnafon was elevated to the active roster.

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

Kickoff Weather: 45 degrees, partly cloudy

Chargers

Inactives: OT Storm Norton, WR Michael Bandy, DT Tyeler Davison, CB Bryce Callahan, QB Easton Stick, RB Zander Horvath and RB Isaiah Spiller

Lineup notes: S Derwin James (concussion) will play. If the Ravens lose in the early window, LA may sit its key players.

Broncos

Inactives: DT D.J. Jones, WR Kendall Hinton, CB Damarri Mathis, QB Jarrett Guarantano, OT Calvin Anderson, DL Jonathan Kongbo and WR Montrell Washington

Lineup notes: WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was a full-go Friday and will play. RB Marlon Mack (hamstring) was placed on IR.

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

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, mostly cloudy

Giants

Inactives: CB Adoree’ Jackson, OT Andrew Thomas, LB Azeez Ojulari, DT Dexter Lawrence, CB Julian Love, DL Leonard Williams and RB Saquon Barkley

Lineup notes: LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and DT Leonard Williams (neck) will not be out there. RB Saquon Barkley will not play to preserve him for the playoffs, and New York could opt to rest other key players.

Eagles

Inactives: OT Lane Johnson, CB Avonte Maddox, DE Josh Sweat, RB Trey Sermon and QB Ian Book

Lineup notes: RT Lane Johnson (groin) will not play. QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) will make his return to action. RB Miles Sanders (knee) managed a full session in Friday and will play. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson and DE Robert Quinn were activated from the Reserve/Injured list.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degrees, 62% chance of light rain, S 10 mph

Rams

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

Lineup notes: DT Aaron Donald (ankle) and WR Ben Skowronek (calf) remain out.

Seahawks

Inactives: CB Artie Burns, WR Penny Hart, OG Phil Haynes, LB Vi Jones, DE Joshua Onujiogu, DB Ryan Neal and DT Isaiah Mack

Lineup notes: RB Travis Homer (ankle) and LB Jordyn Brooks (knee) were placed on IR. WR Tyler Lockett (shin) overcame his questionable tag. RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle, illness) and TE Noah Fant (knee) will play.

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 58 degrees, mostly cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives: RB James Conner, OG Lecitus Smith, WR Robbie Anderson, QB Colt McCoy, CB Marco Wilson, CB Antonio Hamilton, WR DeAndre Hopkins, DL Zach Allen and LB Zaven Collins

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee), QB Colt McCoy (concussion), RB James Conner (knee, shin), WR Robby Anderson (back) and LB Zaven Collins (calf) are all out. WR Marquise Brown (wrist) will play.

49ers

Inactives: OG Aaron Banks, DT Kevin Givens, CB Ambry Thomas, DE Drake Z. Jackson, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, LB Dre Greenlaw and TE Ross Dwelley

Lineup notes: LB Dre Greenlaw (back) will not play. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) didn’t practice all week and is out. On the bright side, WR Deebo Samuel (quadriceps) mustered a full session in Friday and will return. RB Elijah Mitchell also is set to come back to action after being activated from IR. DE Nick Bosa (hamstring) should be out there, but could be on a snap count. RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) completed a full session in Friday and will play. QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib) practiced all week and is fine. DT Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) and DT Javon Kinlaw (illness, knee) are questionable.

Sunday Night Football

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 24 degrees, mostly cloudy

Lions

Inactives: OG Kayode Awosika, RB Craig Reynolds, CB Jeff Okudah, RB Jermar Jefferson, DE Austin Bryant, DL Michael Brockers and OG Ross Pierschbacher

Lineup notes: CB Jeff Okudah (elbow)iis inactive.

Packers

Inactives: DT Jonathan Ford, CB Shemar Jean-Charles, WR Bo Melton, OT Caleb Jones and OT Rasheed Walker

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb, knee) will continue playing through multiple injuries.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 18

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 18.

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 18 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Mecole Hardman, WR Treylon Burks, RB D’Onta Foreman, TE Taysom Hill, TE Juwan Johnson, WR Tyler Lockett, WR Jakobi Meyers, QB Jalen Hurts

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR DeAndre Hopkins
(knee), QB Colt McCoy (concussion), RB James Conner (knee, shin) and WR Robby Anderson (back) are all out. WR Marquise Brown (wrist) will play.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (knee) is out once again. QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) is questionable. Huntley was limited Friday.

BUFFALO BILLS 
QB Josh Allen (elbow, ankle) continues to play through multiple ailments.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB D’Onta Foreman (knee) was limited Friday and draws the questionable tag.

CHICAGO BEARS 
QB Justin Fields (hip) has been ruled out.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DALLAS COWBOYS
RB Tony Pollard (thigh) will return this week.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was a full-go Friday and will play.

DETROIT LIONS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb, knee) will continue playing through multiple injuries.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
QB Nick Foles (ribs) is out, so Sam Ehlinger will start.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – Saturday game
QB Trevor Lawrence (toe) is questionable again, but there’s no question he’ll be under center in this divisional title game.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday game
WR Skyy Moore (hand) has been ruled out. PK Harrison Butker (back) and WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) are questionable after limited work Thursday.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – Saturday game
WR Davante Adams (illness) and QB Jarrett Stidham (elbow) missed some work this week, but both are fit to play.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
S Derwin James (concussion) is on the mend and will play.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
DT Aaron Donald (ankle) and WR Ben Skowronek (calf) remain out.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
QB Tua Tagovailoa
(concussion) is out. QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee, finger) is questionable, but Skylar Thompson is getting the start. WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) continues to play through the shoulder injury.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and TE Jonnu Smith (concussion) retain their usual questionable status. Both were limited Friday. WR DeVante Parker (concussion) is good to go.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
TEs Taysom Hill (back) and Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) are questionable. Both were limited all week.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW YORK JETS 
QB Mike White (rib) is questionable, but he’s not going to play. QB Joe Flacco is making the start.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but all signs point to his return. RB Miles Sanders (knee) managed a full session in Friday and will play.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
WR Diontae Johnson (hip) is good to go.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) didn’t practice all week and is out. On the bright side, WR Deebo Samuel (quadriceps) mustered a full session in Friday and looks poised to return. DE Nick Bosa (hamstring) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) completed a full session in Friday and will play. QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib) practiced all week and is fine.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR Tyler Lockett (shin) is questionable again with a shin injury. He was upgraded to limited in Friday’s practice. RB Travis Homer (ankle) is doubtful. RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle, illness) and TE Noah Fant (knee) will play.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Julio Jones (knee, illness) is questionable but upgraded to limited Friday.

TENNESSEE TITANS – Saturday game
WR Treylon Burks (groin) didn’t practice at all Thursday and is questionable. RB Derrick Henry (hip) is good to go.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Antonio Gibson (knee, ankle) went on IR and will miss the rest of the season. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is also out.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 18

Week 18 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 18 gameday inactives, weather and notes

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Kareem Hunt (inactive)
Afternoon games: RB James Conner, WR Robby Anderson, RB Mark Ingram, Jimmy Garoppolo
Sunday night:

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

Kickoff Weather: 36 degrees, 28% chance of drizzle, W 18 mph

Bengals

Inactives: PK Evan McPherson, DE Cameron Sample, CB Jalen Davis, LB Logan Wilson, WR Tee Higgins, DL D.J. Reader and QB Joe Burrow

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (COVID-19) is out. QB Joe Burrow (rest) was downgraded to out Saturday, so QB Brandon Allen will start. PK Evan McPherson (groin) won’t kick. PK Elliott Fry will fill in for him. WR Tee Higgins is a healthy scratch to rest for the postseason.

Browns

Inactives: OL Hjalte Froholdt, RB Kareem Hunt, S Richard LeCounte III, DB Ronnie Harrison, DL Sheldon Day and CB Troy Hill

Lineup notes: QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) went on IR and will miss the final game. RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) will not be available. TE David Njoku (shoulder) was able to overcome a questionable tag. RB Nick Chubb (chest, ribs) and TE Austin Hooper (hand) are off the report. RB D’Ernest Johnson was activated Saturday from the COVID list.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Packers

Inactives: C Jake Hanson, RB Aaron Jones, S Shawn Davis, LB De’Vondre Campbell, DL Kingsley Keke, DT Jack Heflin and CB Jaire Alexander

Lineup notes: WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR but could return for the postseason. RB Aaron Jones (knee) will rest in preparation of the playoffs. QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time but will be available for an undetermined number of snaps.

Lions

Inactives: DL Jashon Cornell, QB David Blough, LB Jason Cabinda, RB Jermar Jefferson, OT Penei Sewell, OL Dan Skipper and WR Trinity Benson

Lineup notes: QB Jared Goff (knee) and WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) are questionable after they were limited Friday. Both will give it a whirl.

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bears

Inactives: DL Akiem Hicks, OG Lachavious Simmons, CB Duke Shelley, OT Elijah Wilkinson and RB Ryan Nall

Lineup notes: WR Jakeem Grant (ankle) landed on IR. QB Andy Dalton (groin) practiced Friday and is off the report. He will start with QB Justin Fields on the COVID list.

Vikings

Inactives: CB Mackensie Alexander, DL Michael Pierce, QB Kellen Mond, RB Wayne Gallman, OG Wyatt Davis, CB Kris Boyd and TE Zach Davidson

Lineup notes: WR Adam Thielen (ankle) is on IR. QB Kirk Cousins was activated from the COVID list after a one-game absence and will start.

Washington Football Team at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 36 degrees, overcast, SSW 10 mph

Football Team

Inactives: OT Saahdiq Charles, TE Sammis Reyes, WR Curtis Samuel, QB Garrett Gilbert, PK Brian X. Johnson, DE Montez Sweat and LB Nate Orchard

Lineup notes: WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) is out, and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) was sent to IR. TE Sammis Reyes (hamstring) won’t play. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) practiced Friday and will play.

Giants

Inactives: WR Kadarius Toney, QB Mike Glennon and WR John Ross

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (neck) and WR Sterling Shepard (calf) are done for the season on IR. WR Kadarius Toney (shoulder), QB Mike Glennon (wrist) and WR John Ross (knee) are also out. WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) is questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were limited all week, but they’ll play.

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, partly cloudy

Colts

Inactives: RB Marlon Mack, LB Ben Banogu, WR Dezmon Patmon, OT Julie’n Davenport, WR Mike Strachan, OG Will Fries and CB Xavier Rhodes

Lineup notes: TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee), TE Jack Doyle (knee) and WR Michael Pittman (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go. WR Parris Campbell (foot) was activated from IR.

Jaguars

Inactives: DT Taven Bryan, WR Tavon Austin, TE Kahale Warring and TE James O’Shaughnessy

Lineup notes: RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. TE James O’Shaughnessy (hip) is also out. RB Ryquell Armstead (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 33 degrees, 62% chance of rain, SSW 10 mph

Steelers

Inactives: RB Anthony McFarland, P Corliss Waitman, OT Dan Moore Jr., LB Tegray Scales, DT Carlos Davis and QB Dwayne Haskins

Lineup notes: TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play. WR Diontae Johnson was activated from COVID reserve, but WR James Washington was placed on it Saturday.

Ravens

Inactives: QB Lamar Jackson, CB Anthony Averett, OG Ben Powers, TE Tony Poljan, DT Isaiah Mack, DE Odafe Oweh and WR James Proche

Lineup notes: QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out. WR Devin Duvernay (ankle, knee) is questionable but got a full practice Friday and will play. WR Marquise Brown (ankle) and QB Tyler Huntley (illness) are expected to start.

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

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, mostly cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Titans

Inactives: CB Greg Mabin, LB Jayon Brown, DT Teair Tart, LB Derick Roberson, DT Naquan Jones, OL Kendall Lamm and WR Dez Fitzpatrick

Lineup notes: RB Derrick Henry (foot) was designated to return from IR but didn’t get activated in time. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced Friday and is good to go.

Texans

Inactives: LB Derek Rivers, QB Deshaun Watson, DE Chris Smith, WR Chris Conley, TE Jordan Akins, DT Jaleel Johnson and DE Ron’Dell Carter

Lineup notes: WR Chris Conley (knee) didn’t practice all week and will not play.

New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Saints

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Mark Ingram (knee) is questionable after not practicing all week. WR Ty Montgomery (back), QB Taysom Hill (finger) and WR Tre’Quan Smith (chest) missed some practice time but are off the report.

Falcons

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Frank Darby (shoulder), RB Qadree Ollison (quadriceps) and TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) are questionable.

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 32 degrees, overcast, SW 20 mph

Jets

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Corey Davis (abdomen) remains on IR. WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps) joined him Saturday. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) and RB Michael Carter (concussion) are off the report.

Bills

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week.

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

Kickoff Weather: 68 degrees, partly cloudy (open-air dome)

49ers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR but was designated to return. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is questionable after he was limited all week. RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) practiced Friday and is off the report.

Rams

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Darrell Henderson (knee) will finish the regular season on IR. RB Cam Akers (Achilles) managed a full practice in Friday and is off the report.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, mostly cloudy, E 12 mph

Patriots

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and WR Jakobi Meyers (thigh) have the questionable tag as they were limited all week.

Dolphins

Inactives:

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

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

Kickoff Weather: 70 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

SEahawks

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Alex Collins (abdomen) went on IR and is out. WR DK Metcalf (foot) RB DeeJay Dallas (quadriceps) and WR Freddie Swain (ankle) are all good to go.

cardinals

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee, IR), WR Rondale Moore (ankle) and RB Chase Edmonds (ribs, toe) are unavailable. RB James Conner (heel) was limited all week and is questionable. He’ll be a game-time call.

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 81 degrees, partly cloudy

Panthers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Robby Anderson (quadriceps) is questionable after he didn’t practice all week.

Buccaneers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Ronald Jones (ankle) is also out. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn (ribs) practiced Friday and are off the report.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Chargers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Donald Parham (concussion) is on IR.

Raiders

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Josh Jacobs (ribs), TE Darren Waller (knee) are questionable after limited practices Friday. TE Foster Moreau (abdomen) practiced Friday and is good to go.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 18

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 18.

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 18 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Robby Anderson, RB Kareem Hunt, TE David Njoku, RB Aaron Jones, RB Josh Jacobs, TE Darren Waller, RB Mark Ingram, TE Kyle Pitts, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB James Conner, RB Derrick Henry

COVID-19 watch list: QB Justin Fields, RB D’Ernest Johnson

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee), WR Rondale Moore (ankle) and RB Chase Edmonds (ribs, toe) are out. RB James Conner (heel) was limited all week and is questionable. 

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Frank Darby (shoulder), RB Qadree Ollison (quadriceps) and TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) are questionable.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out. WR Devin Duvernay (ankle, knee) is questionable but got a full practice Friday. WR Marquise Brown (ankle) and QB Tyler Huntley (illness) are expected to play. 

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Robby Anderson (quadriceps) is questionable after he didn’t practice all week.

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Jakeem Grant (ankle) landed on IR. QB Andy Dalton (groin) practiced Friday and is off the report. He will start with QB Justin Fields on the COVID list.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
RB Joe Mixon (COVID-19) is out. QB Joe Burrow (rest) is listed as questionable, but they have said he won’t play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) went on IR and will miss the final game. RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) and TE David Njoku (shoulder) are questionable after limited practices Friday. RB Nick Chubb (chest, ribs) and TE Austin Hooper (hand) are off the report. RB D’Ernest Johnson is on the COVID list.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Saturday night 
TE Blake Jarwin (hip) was designated to return from IR but will not play this week. RB Tony Pollard (foot) is also out. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced all week and will play.

DENVER BRONCOS – Saturday night
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) went on IR and will miss the finale. RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb), TE Noah Fant (quadriceps), RB Javonte Williams (knee) and QB Drew Lock (shoulder) practiced Thursday and are good to go.

DETROIT LIONS
QB Jared Goff (knee) and WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) are questionable after they were limited Friday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR but could return for the postseason. RB Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable after he was limited all week. QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Chris Conley (knee) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. 

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee), TE Jack Doyle (knee) and WR Michael Pittman (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. TE James O’Shaughnessy (hip) is also out. RB Ryquell Armstead (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday night
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) has been ruled out.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) will miss the rest of the season on IR. RB Josh Jacobs (ribs), TE Darren Waller (knee) are questionable after limited practices Friday. TE Foster Moreau (abdomen) practiced Friday and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Donald Parham (concussion) is on IR.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
RB Darrell Henderson (knee) will finish the regular season on IR. RB Cam Akers (Achilles’) got a full practice in Friday and is off the report.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
RB Phillip Lindsay (ankle) and WR Isaiah Ford (knee) practiced Friday and should be ready.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
WR Adam Thielen (ankle) is on IR.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and WR Jakobi Meyers (thigh) have the questionable tag as they were limited all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
RB Mark Ingram (knee) is questionable after not practicing all week. WR Ty Montgomery (back), QB Taysom Hill (finger) and WR Tre’Quan Smith (chest) missed some practice time but are off the report.

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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 (shoulder), QB Mike Glennon (wrist) and WR John Ross (knee) are also out. WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) 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) remains on IR. WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps) is doubtful. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) and RB Michael Carter (concussion) are off the report.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Saturday night
RB Miles Sanders (hand) is out with a broken hand. QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) practiced Friday and is good to go. TE Dallas Goedert, RB Boston Scott and RB Jordan Howard were not activated Friday from the COVID list by the deadline.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play. WR Diontae Johnson was activated from COVID reserve.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR but was designated to return. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is questionable after he was limited all week. RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) practiced Friday and is off the report.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Alex Collins (abdomen) went on IR and is out. WR DK Metcalf (foot) RB DeeJay Dallas (quadriceps) and WR Freddie Swain (ankle) are all good to go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Ronald Jones (ankle) is also out. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn (ribs) practiced Friday and are off the report.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
RB Derrick Henry (foot) was designated to return from IR and could play. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced Friday and is good to go.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM 
WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) will be sidelined. TE Sammis Reyes (hamstring) didn’t practice Friday and is questionable. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) practiced Friday and will play.