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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 8

Week 8 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 8 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Raheem Mostert (active), TE Darren Waller (active), WR Curtis Samuel (active)
Afternoon games: RB Jerome Ford (active), WR Tyler Lockett (active)
Sunday night: WR Joshua Palmer (active)
Monday night: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Rams

Inactives: DL Nick Hampton, DE Earnest Brown, OT Rob Havenstein, RB Zach Evans and OG Zachary Thomas

Lineup notes: RB Kyren Williams (ankle) remains on IR. RB Darrell Henderson was elevated from the practice squad.

Cowboys

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

Lineup notes: LT Tyron Smith (neck) couldn’t get healthy in time and will miss this one.

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 37 degrees, cloudy

Vikings

Inactives: RB Kene Nwangwu, OL Ezra Cleveland, LB Brian Asamoah, CB NaJee Thompson, OT Hakeem Adeniji and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains on IR with a hamstring injury. TE T.J. Hockenson (foot) upgraded to a full practice Friday and will play.

Packers

Inactives: WR Malik Heath, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones, S Zayne Anderson and CB Robert Rochell

Lineup notes: TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) and WR Christian Watson (knee) will go. RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) didn’t practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll play, too. LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) and CB Jaire Alexander (back) are active. S Darnell Savage (calf) and CB Eric Stokes (hamstring) went on IR this week.

Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68 degrees, cloudy

Falcons

Inactives: CB Clark Phillips III, QB Logan Woodside, DL Albert Huggins, LB Tae Davis, DE Joe Gaziano, OG Jovaughn Gwyn and P Patrick O’Donnell

Lineup notes: LB Bud Dupree (groin) is ready to roll.

Titans

Inactives: TE Josh Whyle, DL Caleb Murphy, DE Rashad Weaver, CB Roger McCreary, QB Ryan Tannehill, OT Jaelyn Duncan and WR Colton Dowell

Lineup notes: QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is out, and QB Will Levis will make his first career start. WR Treylon Burks (knee) practiced all week and will play.

New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, light fog (retractable-roof dome)

Saints

Inactives: OT James Hurst, TE Jimmy Graham, WR Keith Kirkwood, DL Kyle Phillips and QB Jake Haener

Lineup notes: TE Jimmy Graham (illness) won’t be available, but QB Taysom Hill (chest) and TE Juwan Johnson (calf) are active. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) and RB Kendre Miller (shoulder) were on the report earlier in the week but were not listed Friday and are good to go. S Tyrann Mathieu (foot) and S Marcus Maye (hamstring, illness) both will play.

Colts

Inactives: CB Ameer Speed, DL Eric Johnson, OT Braden Smith, CB Julius Brents, OL Ike Boettger, LB Isaiah Land and TE Kylen Granson

Lineup notes: QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is out for the season. RB Zack Moss (elbow, heel) overcame a questionable tag. TE Kylen Granson (concussion) and RT Braden Smith (hip/wrist) has been ruled out.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy, ENE 11 mph

Patriots

Inactives: LB Josh Uche, OT Calvin Anderson, WR Kayshon Boutte, WR Tyquan Thornton, OT Vederian Lowe and QB Will Grier

Lineup notes: TE Hunter Henry (ankle) upgraded to a full participant Friday and will play.

Dolphins

Inactives: WR Robbie Chosen, QB Skylar Thompson, S Brandon Jones, S Jevon Holland and CB Xavien Howard

Lineup notes: RB De’Von Achane (knee) remains on IR until Week 11. RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) was limited Thursday and Friday and deemed questionable but will give it a whirl. WR Tyreek Hill (hip) was idle Wednesday and limited the rest of the week, but he’ll play. WR Jaylen Waddle (back) was limited all week and will play. CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) was activated from IR, though CB Xavien Howard (groin) is inactive. S Jevon Holland (concussion) won’t go, either.

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

Kickoff Weather: 52 degrees, rain

Jets

Inactives: CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse, C Joe Tippmann, WR Irvin Charles, WR Randall Cobb, RB Israel Abanikanda, DE Carl Lawson and LB Zaire Barnes

Lineup notes: WR Randall Cobb (shoulder) couldn’t get right in time. CB Sauce Gardner (concussion) and CB D.J. Reed (concussion) each cleared the protocol.

Giants

Inactives: QB Daniel Jones, CB Bobby McCain, OT Andrew Thomas, RB Deon Jackson, DT Jordon Riley, OT Evan Neal and S Gervarrius Owens

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (neck) is out this week, so QB Tyrod Taylor starts once again. TE Darren Waller (hamstring) will give it a go after being deemed questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) upgraded to a full practice Friday and will play. LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) remains out, and RT Evan Neal (ankle) joins him. C John Michael Schmitz (shoulder)  will gut it out.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 55 degrees, cloudy

Jaguars

Inactives: S Andre Cisco, OG Cole Van Lanen, DE Tyler Lacy, CB Tyson Campbell, LB Yasir Abdullah and WR Zay Jones

Lineup notes: WR Zay Jones (knee) is out this week. QB Trevor Lawrence (knee) will continue to play through a questionable tag.

Steelers

Inactives: CB Levi Wallace, NT Breiden Fehoko, QB Mason Rudolph and OT Dylan Cook

Lineup notes: TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) landed on IR. WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) had a full practice Friday and will play.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 65 degrees, cloudy

Eagles

Inactives: TE Albert Okwuegbunam, RB Rashaad Penny, CB Bradley Roby, DT Moro Ojomo, QB Tanner McKee and DE Patrick Johnson

Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones was elevated to he active roster.

Commanders

Inactives: TE Cole Turner, DL K.J. Henry, LB Andre Jones Jr., TE Curtis Hodges, WR Mitchell Tinsley, OL Trent Scott and CB Christian Holmes

Lineup notes: WR Curtis Samuel (foot) will be on the field today. LB Cody Barton (ankle) has been placed on IR.

Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 78 degrees, clear, SW 12 mph

Texans

Inactives: WR Robert Woods, DL Sheldon Rankins, TE Brevin Jordan, QB Case Keenum, LB Myjai Sanders and OG Nick Broeker

Lineup notes: WR Robert Woods (foot) is out. WR Tank Dell (concussion) had full sessions all week and is good to go. RT Tytus Howard (hand, knee) is ready, whereas DT Sheldon Rankins (knee) has been ruled out.

Panthers

Inactives: S Alex Cook, WR Laviska Shenault Jr., LB Luiji Vilain, OT Brett Toth, SS Vonn Bell, OT Nash Jensen and OT Ricky Lee

Lineup notes: RB Miles Sanders (shoulder) practiced all week and will return. LB Brian Burns (elbow) also is ready to roll. S Xavier Woods (hamstring) is active, but S Vonn Bell (quad) has been ruled out. DB Jeremy Chinn (quad) went on IR.

Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49 degrees, clear

Browns

Inactives: QB Deshaun Watson, S Ronnie Hickman, DT Siaki Ika, WR Cedric Tillman, RB Jordan Wilkins, DL Isaiah McGuire and CB Kahlef Hailassie

Lineup notes: QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is out once again. RB Jerome Ford (ankle), RB Kareem Hunt (thigh), TE David Njoku (knee) and LT Jedrick Wills Jr. (foot, ankle) all will give it a go. RB Jordan Wilkins was elevated from the practice squad but is inactive.

Seahawks

Inactives: OG Phil Haynes, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, WR Cody Thompson, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, OG McClendon Curtis and LB Drake Thomas

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring), WR DK Metcalf (ribs, hip), RB Kenneth Walker (calf), TE Noah Fant (toe) and RB Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) all are active. S Jamal Adams (knee) will play through a questionable tag.

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 24 degrees, cloudy

Chiefs

Inactives: DE B.J. Thompson, OG Mike Caliendo, DT Neil Farrell and DL Malik Herring

Lineup notes: RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) had full session Friday and will play. LB Nick Bolton (wrist) has been placed on injured reserve.

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, S JL Skinner, DT Elijah Garcia, DL Thomas Incoom and DL Keondre Coburn

Lineup notes: WR Brandon Johnson has been placed on injured reserve. WR Tre’Quan Smith was elevated from the practice squad.

Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 76 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Ravens

Inactives: QB Josh Johnson, C Sam Mustipher, RB Keaton Mitchell, WR Tylan Wallace, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and S Marcus Williams

Lineup notes: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) practiced fully Friday and will play. LB Odafe Oweh (ankle) is active, while S Marcus Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Cardinals

Inactives: LB Krys Barnes, S Qwuantrezz Knight, TE Blake Whiteheart, OT Carter O’Donnell, WR Greg Dortch, CB Kei’Trel Clark and DL Kevin Strong

Lineup notes: RB James Conner remains on IR, and TE Zach Ertz (quad) joined him this week. QB Kyler Murray (knee) remains on the PUP. RB Damien Williams was elevated from the practice squad.

Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68 degrees, clear

Bengals

Inactives: LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, OT Jackson Carman, CB D.J. Ivey and C Trey Hill

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

49ers

Inactives: DT Kalia Davis, QB Brandon Allen, WR Deebo Samuel, LB Jalen Graham, TE Brayden Willis, OT Trent Williams and RB Tyrion Davis-Price

Lineup notes: WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is out. QB Brock Purdy (concussion) cleared the protocol and will start. RB Christian McCaffrey (oblique) practiced fully all week. LT Trent Williams (ankle) is not quite ready to return.

Sunday Night Football

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Chargers (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 69 degrees, clear (open-air dome)

Bears

Inactives: CB Terell Smith, S Jaquan Brisker, OG Nate Davis, DE Dominique Robinson and QB Justin Fields

Lineup notes: RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) remains on IR. QB Justin Fields (thumb) also is out. RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) practiced all week and is ready to return. S Jaquan Brisker (illness) has been downgraded to out, and RG Nate Davis (ankle) will join him. S Eddie Jackson (foot) is active.

Chargers

Inactives: DL Chris Hinton, WR Alex Erickson, S Jaylinn Hawkins, OG Zack Bailey, RB Elijah Dotson and TE Gerald Everett

Lineup notes: TE Gerald Everett (hip) won’t go, but WR Jalen Guyton (knee) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) are up. QB Justin Herbert (finger) and RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) practiced all week and are good to go.

Monday Night Football

Las Vegas Raiders at Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Raiders

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) and WR Davante Adams (shoulder) both will be in the starting lineup. PK Daniel Carlson (groin) is questionable.

Lions

Lineup notes: RB David Montgomery (ribs) was ruled out. LG Jonah Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out, and C Frank Ragnow (toe, calf) is a game-time decision. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was added as questionable with an illness.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 8

Week 8 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 8 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Ezekiel Elliott (inactive), WR Davante Adams (active), WR Mack Hollins (active), TE Darren Waller (inactive), WR Nelson Agholor (active)
Afternoon games: WR Brandin Cooks (active), WR DK Metcalf (active), WR Tyler Lockett (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night:

Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars (9:30 a.m. EST in London)

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees, overcast, SSW 11 mph

Broncos

Inactives: CB Essang Bassey, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, LB Baron Browning, RB Marlon Mack, WR Tyrie Cleveland and OT Cameron Fleming

Lineup notes: RB Mike Boone (ankle) landed on IR with an ankle injury. QB Russell Wilson (hamstring) practiced Friday and has been cleared to start in London.

Jaguars

Inactives: DL Adam Gotsis, DB Tevaughn Campbell, WR Jamal Agnew and S Tyree Gillespie

Lineup notes: WR Jamal Agnew (knee) will not be available.

Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 64 degrees, partly cloudy

Bears

Inactives: TE Jake Tonges, CB Lamar X. Jackson, OT Larry Borom and WR Isaiah Coulter

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Cowboys

Inactives: DE Sam Williams, RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Noah Brown, DT Trysten Hill, LB Jabril Cox, QB Will Grier and S Malik Hooker

Lineup notes: RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) will not play after suffering another knee sprain. WR Noah Brown (foot) will not play, while TE Dalton Schultz (knee) is active for Week 8. RB Malik Davis was signed from the practice squad, and RB Qadree Ollison was elevated to the active roster.

Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Cardinals

Inactives: CB Christian Matthew, RB James Conner, QB Trace McSorley, OT D.J. Humphries, OL Max Garcia, DE Dennis Gardeck and C Rodney Hudson

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (foot) was placed on IR due to a fractured foot. RB James Conner (ribs) is out once again. RB Darrel Williams (knee) will play through a questionable. Arizona will be without its starting center, left guard, and left tackle.

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, LB Benton Whitley, LB Luiji Vilain, OT Vederian Lowe, DL Jonathan Bullard and DE Esezi Otomewo

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Dolphins

Inactives: QB Skylar Thompson, RB Myles Gaskin, CB Eric Rowe, WR Erik Ezukanma and WR River Cracraft

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee) are good to go despite Mostert’s limited work the last two days of practice.

Lions

Inactives: SS DeShon Elliott, OT Matt Nelson, DL Michael Brockers, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB Mike Hughes, DE Charles Harris and CB Chase Lucas

Lineup notes: WR D.J. Chark (ankle) was placed on IR due to an ankle injury. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion), WR Josh Reynolds (knee), TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) are good to go. PK Michael Badgley was elevated from the practice squad and once again will handle the kicking duties.

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

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees, mostly cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: S Kyle Dugger, C David Andrews, DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, DL Christian Barmore and RB Kevin Harris

Lineup notes: WR Nelson Agholor (hamstring) will play through a questionable tag. Several defenders drew questionable tags, including CB Jonathan Jones (ankle), LB Matt Judon (back) and S Adrian Phillips (shoulder), but they’re all active. S Kyle Dugger (ankle) will not play.

Jets

Inactives: WR Corey Davis, DE Jermaine Johnson, CB Bryce Hall, QB Joe Flacco, S Tony X. Adams, QB Chris Streveler and RB Zonovan Knight

Lineup notes: RB Breece Hall (knee) was lost for the season with a torn ACL. WR Corey Davis (knee) will also be on the sidelines. OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) was placed on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 57 degrees, mostly cloudy

Steelers

Inactives: DT Larry Ogunjobi, CB Levi Wallace, LB Mark Robinson, QB Mason Rudolph, CB Josh Jackson, OG Kendrick Green and PK Chris Boswell

Lineup notes: TE Pat Freiermuth (ankle) saw some limited work in the week, but doesn’t carry injury designations. PK Ryan Boswell (groin) will not play.

Eagles

Inactives: S Reed Blankenship, QB Ian Book, CB Josh Jobe, RB Trey Sermon and OG Josh Sills

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Raiders

Inactives: OT Jackson Barton, TE Darren Waller, LB Jayon Brown, DE Tashawn Bower, DT Matthew Butler and RB Brittain Brown

Lineup notes: WR Davante Adams (illness) and WR Mack Hollins (heel) will play, but TE Darren Waller (hamstring) is inactive after being questionable. QB Derek Carr (back), RB Josh Jacobs (foot) and WR Hunter Renfrow (hip) all will play after full practices Friday.

Saints

Inactives: TE Adam Trautman, WR Jarvis Landry, CB Marshon Lattimore, WR Michael Thomas, OG Wyatt Davis and DE Carl Granderson

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (foot) and WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) are out again. QB Jameis Winston (back, ankle) is healthy, but the team is sticking with QB Andy Dalton. CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will not play once again.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: LB Arron Mosby, DT Daviyon Nixon, OT Larnel Coleman, WR Rashard Higgins and RB Chuba Hubbard

Lineup notes: RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) is out this week. WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring) practiced all week and doesn’t carry an injury designation.

Falcons

Inactives: CB A.J. Terrell, OT Chuma Edoga, DE Quinton Bell, TE Anthony Firkser, DE Matt Dickerson, S Jaylinn Hawkins and LB Nathan Landman

Lineup notes: RB Caleb Huntley (illness) practiced Friday and is good to go.

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 73 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Titans

Inactives: QB Ryan Tannehill, OG Jordan Roos, S Joshua Kalu, DT Naquan Jones, FB Tory Carter, DE Rashad Weaver and CB Ugo Amadi

Lineup notes: QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out, so rookie QB Malik Willis makes his NFL starting debut. WR Kyle Philips (hamstring) was placed on IR.

Texans

Inactives: OG A.J. Cann, DE Demone Harris, OT Austin Deculus, DL Maliek Collins, CB Isaac Yiadom, WR Nico Collins and WR Jalen Camp

Lineup notes: WR Brandin Cooks (wrist) will be on the field after a drawing questionable label. WR Nico Collins (groin) didn’t practice all week and was downgraded from questionable to out.

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

Kickoff Weather: 76 degrees, clear (open-air dome)

49ers

Inactives: CB Jason Verrett, WR Deebo Samuel, WR Jauan Jennings, RB Kyle Juszczyk, DL Arik Armstead, LB Dre Greenlaw and DE Kemoko Turay

Lineup notes: WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is another one of the critical receivers out this week. WR Willie Snead was signed to the active roster.

Rams

Inactives: CB Shaun Jolly, DT Bobby Brown III, TE Kendall Blanton, QB Bryce Perkins, WR Lance McCutcheon and RB Cam Akers

Lineup notes: RB Cam Akers (personal) remains out. RB Darrell Henderson (illness) and WR Van Jefferson (knee) missed some practice time, but they’ll play. Jefferson was officially activated from IR on Saturday and will receive a full workload, according to head coach Sean McVay. CB Troy Hill (groin) also was activated from injured reserve.

Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 57 degrees, light rain (retractable-roof dome)

Commanders

Inactives: OT Chris Paul, WR Dyami Brown, LB Cole Holcomb, TE Cole Turner, WR Jahan Dotson, CB William Jackson III and RB Jonathan Williams

Lineup notes: QB Carson Wentz (finger) was placed on IR with a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand. WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is also out. WR Dyami Brown (groin) can’t go, but TE Logan Thomas (calf) will be on the field. QB Taylor Heinicke (calf) is good to go.

Colts

Inactives: QB Matt Ryan, C Wesley French, DE Kwity Paye, DT Chris Z. Williams and LB Grant Stuard

Lineup notes: QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) is out but was benched anyway. LB Shaquille Leonard (back) returns to the lineup, though reports say he’ll be on a snap count.

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, 49% chance of light rain, S 12 mph

Giants

Inactives: TE Daniel Bellinger, LB Austin Calitro, OT Evan Neal, CB Cor’Dale Flott, WR Kenny Golladay and LB Oshane Ximines

Lineup notes: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye) and WR Kenny Golladay (knee) are out this week.

Seahawks

Inactives: OT Jake Curhan, DT Myles Adams, CB Teez Tabor, FB Nick Bellore, RB Tony Jones Jr., WR Penny Hart and CB Sidney Jones

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring, ribs) and WR DK Metcalf (knee) both will be available after earning questionable designations. RB Travis Homer (ribs) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list.

Green Bay Packers at Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, mostly cloudy

Packers

Inactives: C Elgton Jenkins, CB Shemar Jean-Charles, WR Allen Lazard, LB Jonathan Garvin, DT Jonathan Ford and OT Luke Tenuta

Lineup notes: WR Randall Cobb (ankle) was placed on IR due to an ankle injury. WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) is also out. WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will play, and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) was able to overcome a questionable designation. QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) will be under center even though he was limited all week.

Bills

Inactives: LB Baylon Spector, DL Brandin Bryant, TE Tommy Sweeney, WR Isaiah Hodgins and OT Spencer X. Brown

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 60 degrees, mostly cloudy

Bengals

Lineup notes: WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) is out four to six weeks with a hip injury but will avoid IR, suggesting he’ll sit less than a month’s worth of games.

Browns

Lineup notes: DE Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps) avoided an injury label and will play. TE David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out, so look for TE Harrison Bryant to see a larger role. CB Denzel Ward (concussion) is out, whereas CBs Greg Newsome (oblique) and Greedy Williams (illness) are questionable. OG Wyatt Teller (calf) will miss his second straight game.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 8

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 8.

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 8 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Davante Adams, WR Mack Hollins, TE Darren Waller, WR Nelson Agholor, WR DK Metcalf, WR Tyler Lockett, QB Ryan Tannehill, WR Brandin Cooks, WR Nico Collins

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR Marquise Brown (foot) was placed on IR due to a fractured foot. RB James Conner (ribs) is out once again. RB Darrel Williams (knee) is questionable after he was limited in practice all week.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
RB Caleb Huntley (illness) practiced Friday and is good to go.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Played Thursday
RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) remains on injured reserve.

BUFFALO BILLS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) is out this week. WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring) practiced all week and doesn’t carry an injury designation.

CHICAGO BEARS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CINCINNATI BENGALS – Monday night
WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) is out four to six weeks with a hip injury and could wind up on IR.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Monday night
DE Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps) and TE David Njoku (ankle) didn’t practice Friday and will get official status clarity come Saturday afternoon.

DALLAS COWBOYS
RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) is doubtful after suffering a sprained MCL on a hit to his knee last week. WR Noah Brown (foot) and TE Dalton Schultz (knee) are questionable for Week 8. Brown didn’t practice all week, and Schultz was limited Friday.

DENVER BRONCOS
RB Mike Boone (ankle) landed on IR with an ankle injury. QB Russell Wilson (hamstring) practiced Friday and has been cleared to start in London.

DETROIT LIONS
WR D.J. Chark (ankle) was placed on IR due to an ankle injury. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) managed a full practice Friday, but he’s still questionable. WR Josh Reynolds (knee), TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) are good to go.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Randall Cobb (ankle) was placed on IR due to an ankle injury. WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) is also out. WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will play, and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) is questionable after limited work all week. QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) will be under center even though he was limited all week.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Brandin Cooks (wrist) had a full session Friday, but he’s listed as questionable. WR Nico Collins (groin) has some real concern after not practicing all week. He’s questionable.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) is out but was benched anyway. LB Shaquille Leonard (back) is poised to return without an injury designation, though he’ll be on a snap count.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
WR Jamal Agnew (knee) is questionable after being limited in practice all week.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
WR Davante Adams (illness), WR Mack Hollins (heel) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) are all questionable after they were limited Friday. Adams doesn’t seem to have much danger of missing the game. QB Derek Carr (back), RB Josh Jacobs (foot) and WR Hunter Renfrow (hip) should all play after full practices Friday.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – bye week
WR Mike Williams (ankle) is out multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. RB Joshua Kelley (knee) was placed on IR due to a knee injury.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
RB Cam Akers (personal) remains out. RB Darrell Henderson (illness) and WR Van Jefferson (knee) missed some practice time, but they’ll play.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee) are good to go despite Mostert’s limited work all week.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR Nelson Agholor (hamstring) is the only major offensive player that’s questionable this week with the typical limited work. Several defenders drew questionable tags, including CB Jonathan Jones (ankle), LB Matt Judon (back) and S Adrian Phillips (shoulder).

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
WR Michael Thomas (foot) and WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) are out again. QB Jameis Winston (back, ankle) is healthy, but the team is sticking with QB Andy Dalton.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
TE Daniel Bellinger (eye) and WR Kenny Golladay (knee) are out this week.

NEW YORK JETS 
RB Breece Hall (knee) was lost for the season with a torn ACL. WR Corey Davis (knee) will also be on the sidelines.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Pat Freiermuth (ankle) saw some limited work in the week, but doesn’t carry injury designations.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is another one of the critical receivers out this week.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring, ribs) and WR DK Metcalf (knee) are questionable. Friday’s practice wasn’t complete at publication time, but Lockett was a full-go Thursday and probably has a better chance to play than Metcalf.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Played Thursday
WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring) and TE Cameron Brate (neck) were out for Week 8.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was downgraded to “did not practice” Friday but is questionable and a game-time decision.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
QB Carson Wentz (finger) was placed on IR with a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand. WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is also out. WR Dyami Brown (groin) and TE Logan Thomas (calf) are questionable after limited work this week. QB Taylor Heinicke (calf) is good to go.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 8

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 8.

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.

This week’s key game-time decisions: QB Dak Prescott, WR DeVante Parker, TE Jonnu Smith, RB Austin Ekeler, RB Saquon Barkley, WR Kenny Golladay, WR Kadarius Toney, WR Sterling Shepard, TE Evan Engram

ARIZONA CARDINALS – Played Thursday night
TE Maxx Williams (knee) is on season-ending IR. WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) was in and out of action Thursday.

ATLANTA FALCONS
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – bye week
OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle) had ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

BUFFALO BILLS 
TE Dawson Knox (hand) has been ruled out.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is on IR until at least Week 9. WR Terrace Marshall (concussion) is out as well.

CHICAGO BEARS
RB David Montgomery (knee) remains on IR. WR Allen Robinson (ankle) has no injury status after getting a full practice Thursday and Friday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 
RB Kareem Hunt (calf) went on IR and is expected to miss four to six weeks. RB Nick Chubb (calf) and QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) didn’t get injury tags and will return this week. WR Jarvis Landry (knee) and WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) practiced Friday and are good to go.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
WR Michael Gallup (calf) returned to practice, but he still remains on IR. Monitor his status as kickoff nears. QB Dak Prescott (calf) will be a true game-time decision. OT Tyron Smith (ankle) is also questionable after a limited practice Friday.

DENVER BRONCOS 
WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) remains on IR but could return soon. QB Teddy Bridgewater (oblique) practiced fully Friday and is off the report.

DETROIT LIONS 
WR Tyrell Williams (concussion) remains on IR. RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and RB Jamaal Williams (thigh) are both questionable after they were limited all week, as usual. Both are expected to play. TE T.J. Hockenson (ankle, knee) is good to go after a full practice Friday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Played Thursday night
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) remains on IR. WR Davante Adams and WR Allen Lazard missed the Week 8 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. TE Robert Tonyan (knee) was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

HOUSTON TEXANS
QB Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) and OT Laremy Tunsil (thumb) are on IR.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
WR Parris Campbell (foot) was placed on IR and could miss the rest of the season. OT Braden Smith (foot, thumb) and WR T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) are questionable but upgraded to a full practice Friday. RB Jonathan Taylor (ribs) and RB Nyheim Hines (ribs) both practiced Friday and are off the report.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Monday night
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) remains on IR.  TE Travis Kelce (neck) and RB Darrel Williams (hamstring) practiced Thursday and should be fine for Monday night.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – bye week
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
RB Austin Ekeler (hip) hasn’t practiced all week and is questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision. WR Mike Williams (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
WR DeSean Jackson will be inactive as the team seeks a trade partner for him.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Will Fuller (finger) remains on IR. WR DeVante Parker (shoulder, hamstring) is questionable after he was limited all week. QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) practiced Friday and is good to go.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
WR Dede Westbrook (ankle) upgraded to limited in practice Friday and is questionable. RB Alexander Mattison (shoulder) and WR Adam Thielen (foot) practiced fully Friday and are good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
PK Nick Folk (knee), WR Kendrick Bourne (shoulder) and TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder) were limited all week and are questionable.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
WR Michael Thomas (ankle) remains on the PUP and is eligible to return, but there has been no update on his status.

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NEW YORK GIANTS – Monday night
RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and WR Kenny Golladay (knee) didn’t practice Friday. WR Kadarius Toney (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and TE Evan Engram (calf) were limited Friday. Saturday is a big day for all the aforementioned.

NEW YORK JETS
OT Mekhi Becton (knee) remains on IR while recovering from knee surgery. RB Tevin Coleman (hamstring) and QB Zach Wilson (knee) are also out. WR Corey Davis (hip) is doubtful. TE Tyler Kroft (back) is questionable, but he had a full practice Friday.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
RB Miles Sanders (ankle, foot) landed on IR and will miss at least three games. WR DeVonta Smith (headache) practiced Friday and is good to go.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) is out for the season and on IR. TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) is also out this week. WR Chase Claypool (hamstring) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, hip) practiced Friday and are good to go.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
TE George Kittle (calf) remains on IR. OT Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is questionable for Week 8. WR Deebo Samuel (calf) managed a full practice in Friday and is off the report

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Chris Carson (neck) and QB Russell Wilson (finger) are on IR. RB Alex Collins (groin) is listed as questionable after some limited practices during the week.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 
WR Antonio Brown (ankle) has been ruled out once again. TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is questionable after he was limited in practice Friday. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) and RB Giovani Bernard (chest) are good to go after practicing fully Friday.

TENNESSEE TITANS
WR Julio Jones (hamstring) is out again. OT Taylor Lewan (concussion) practiced Friday and is fit to return. WR A.J. Brown (knee) didn’t practice Friday but doesn’t carry an injury designation. WR Chester Rogers (groin) was limited Friday but is off the report.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) and TE Logan Thomas (hamstring) are on IR. WR Curtis Samuel (groin) and WR Dyami Brown (knee) have been ruled out. OG Brandon Scherff (knee) and WR Cam Sims (hamstring) are questionable this week after limited practice Friday. RB Antonio Gibson (shin), WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (quadriceps) were full participants Friday and are good to go.