Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 9

Week 9 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 9 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: QB Matthew Stafford (inactive), WR Puka Nacua (active)
Afternoon games: WR Josh Downs (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night: Allen Lazard


Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs in Germany (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, light rain, SW 20-30 mph

Dolphins

Inactives: CB Kelvin Joseph, WR Robbie Chosen, OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson and S Brandon Jones

Lineup notes: RB De’Von Achane (knee) remains on IR until Week 11. RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) was limited Thursday and Friday but isn’t on the report. WR Jaylen Waddle (back) was a full participant all week and will play. CB Xavien Howard (groin) and LT Terron Armstead (knee) beat questionable tags and are ready to roll. .

Chiefs

Inactives: DE B.J. Thompson, OG Mike Caliendo, DT Neil Farrell, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire and DL Malik Herring

Lineup notes: RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) had full session Friday and will play. The same protocol was followed for QB Patrick Mahomes (hand), WR Skyy Moore (heel), and WR Kadarius Toney (ankle).


Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

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

Vikings

Inactives: OT Christian Darrisaw, RB Kene Nwangwu, S Lewis Cine, DE Dean Lowry, LB Brian Asamoah, TE Nick Muse and WR Jalen Nailor

Lineup notes: WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains on IR with a hamstring injury, and QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) will miss the rest of 2023. WR K.J. Osborn (chest) upgraded to a full practice Friday and will play. LT Christian Darrisaw (groin) was downgraded to questionable on Saturday, and he’ll be a game-time decision.

Falcons

Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, DE Joe Gaziano, S DeMarcco Hellams, DT Travis Bell, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, WR Drake London and RB Keith Smith

Lineup notes: WR Drake London (groin) will not play in Week 9.


Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, mostly clear

Cardinals

Inactives: S Qwuantrezz Knight, LB Jesse Luketa, TE Blake Whiteheart, RB Emari Demercado, C Trystan Colon, CB Kei’Trel Clark and WR Michael Wilson

Lineup notes: RB James Conner remains on IR. QB Kyler Murray (knee) won’t be activated, so rookie QB Clayton Tune will start with QB Jeff Driskel serving as the backup. RB Emari Demercado (toe) didn’t participate all week and is out. WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) sat out each day and will not be available. RB Corey Clement was elevated from the practice squad.

Browns

Inactives: OT Leroy Watson, DE Alex Wright, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, DT Siaki Ika, CB Greg Newsome and WR David Bell

Lineup notes: QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) fully practiced Friday and will start. RB Jerome Ford (ankle) and TE David Njoku (knee) both fully practiced Friday, too, and are not on the injury report. WR Amari Cooper (rest, ankle) went DNP, limited, and full to close out the practice week without a designation.


Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, cloudy

Rams

Inactives: QB Matthew Stafford, RB Myles Gaskin, DE Earnest Brown, LB Ernest Jones, OT Rob Havenstein and OG Zachary Thomas

Lineup notes: RB Kyren Williams (ankle) remains on IR. QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) wont play, as expected, so QB Brett Rypien will start. WR Puka Nacua (knee) was limited all week and is questionable but is on the field. LB Ernest Jones (knee) has been ruled out, and RT Rob Havenstein joins him.

Packers

Inactives: S Rudy Ford, WR Samori Toure, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones and LB Quay Walker

Lineup notes: TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) was limited all week but is free of an injury label. RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is in the same boat. Both will start. LB Quay Walker (groin) won’t be available.


Washington Commanders at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, cloudy

Commanders

Inactives: OT Alex Akingbulu, WR Curtis Samuel, CB Tariq Castro-Fields, TE Curtis Hodges, WR Mitchell Tinsley and C Nolan Laufenberg

Lineup notes: WR Curtis Samuel (foot) sat all week and has been ruled out. TE Logan Thomas (heel) fully practiced the last two days and doesn’t have an injury label.

Patriots

Inactives: CB Alex Austin, DT Sam Roberts, WR DeVante Parker, OT Trent Brown, WR Kayshon Boutte and QB Will Grier

Lineup notes: WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) will miss the rest of 2023. WR DeVante Parker (concussion) couldn’t clear the protocol and won’t play. LT Trent Brown (ankle, knee) won’t go, but CB Jonathan Jones (knee), and WR Tyquan Thornton (foot) are available.


Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bears

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

Lineup notes: RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) remains on IR. QB Justin Fields (thumb) won’t play, and Chicago’s defense will be without CB Terell Smith (illness), LB Terrell Edmunds (knee), and S Jaquan Brisker (concussion). OG Nate Davis (ankle) also has been ruled out.

Saints

Inactives: TE Jimmy Graham, WR Keith Kirkwood, LB Ty Summers, DL Kyle Phillips, OG Nick Saldiveri and QB Jake Haener

Lineup notes: QB/TE Taysom Hill (hip) fully practiced Friday and isn’t on the report. WR Michael Thomas (illness) is ready to roll, and RB Kendre Miller (illness) will give it a go.


Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 67 degrees, clear

Seahawks

Inactives: OG Anthony Bradford, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, OG McClendon Curtis, LB Devin Bush and DT Myles Adams

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) went from DNP to limited to full and doesn’t have an injury tag. WR DK Metcalf (hip) isn’t on the report and returned to a full session after sitting Thursday.

Ravens

Inactives: OT Morgan Moses, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, S Marcus Williams, CB Rock Ya-Sin and QB Josh Johnson

Lineup notes: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) practiced fully Friday and will play. RB Gus Edwards (toe) fully practiced the last two days and isn’t on the injury report. RT Moses Morgan (shoulder) is inactive.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 79 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: QB John Wolford, LB Markees Watts, OT Matt Feiler, RB Sean Tucker, TE David Wells and DE Logan Hall

Lineup notes: QB Baker Mayfield (knee) fully practiced all week and will play. WR Mike Evans rested Friday but doesn’t have a designation.

Texans

Inactives: WR Robert Woods, DL Sheldon Rankins, TE Brevin Jordan, QB Case Keenum, RB Dameon Pierce and OG Nick Broeker

Lineup notes: WR Robert Woods (foot), RB Damien Pierce (knee), and TE Brevin Jordan (foot) have been ruled out.


Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, clear

Colts

Inactives: CB Ameer Speed, OT Braden Smith, CB Julius Brents, TE Will Mallory, LB Zaire Franklin and OG Jack Anderson

Lineup notes: RB Zack Moss (heel) didn’t practice Friday but is not on the injury report. WR Josh Downs (knee) overcame a questionable label and will play. RT Braden Smith (hip, wrist) has been ruled out, and LB Zaire Franklin (knee) also is inactive.

Panthers

Inactives: OT Ricky Lee, CB David Long, WR Laviska Shenault Jr., OT Brett Toth, SS Vonn Bell and OT Nash Jensen

Lineup notes: RB Miles Sanders (calf) practiced in full on Friday and doesn’t have a tag. WR DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) was questionable but will play, whereas WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) was ruled out after not practicing all week. S Vonn Bell (quad) will not be available.


New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Giants

Inactives: RB Jashaun Corbin, PK Cade York, DT Jordon Riley, OT Joshua Miles, S Gervarrius Owens and OG Sean Harlow

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (neck) will return this week. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) upgraded to a full practice Friday and will play. TE Darren Waller (hamstring) and PK Graham Gano (knee) went on IR. PK Randy Bullock will handle the kicking duties. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) was removed from the report on Friday. RT Evan Neal (ankle) and LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) are both back on the field.

Raiders

Inactives: FB Jakob Johnson, OT Thayer Munford, LB Luke Masterson, LB Divine Deablo, QB Brian Hoyer, DL Byron X. Young and DL Isaac Rochell

Lineup notes: LB Divine Deablo (ankle) will not play. DE Maxx Crosby (knee, ankle) and PK Daniel Carlson (groin) avoided an injury tag.


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

Kickoff Weather: 64 degrees, mostly clear

Cowboys

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

Lineup notes: WR Michael Gallup (illness) fully practiced Thursday and Friday after sitting Wednesday; he’s not on the report. LT Tyron Smith (neck) is active. LB Rashaan Evans was elevated from the practice squad.

Eagles

Inactives: DE Derek Barnett, RB Boston Scott, CB Bradley Roby, TE Grant Calcaterra, DT Moro Ojomo and QB Tanner McKee

Lineup notes: RB Boston Scott (personal) has been ruled out.


Sunday Night Football

Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 48 degrees, cloudy

Bills

Inactives: LB A.J. Klein, OG Alec Anderson, LB Baylon Spector, OT Germain Ifedi, DT Poona Ford and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) went on IR after wrist surgery and is out indefinitely. QB Josh Allen (shoulder) fully practiced the last two days and avoided an injury tag. CB Josh Norman was elevated to the active roster.

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, CB D.J. Ivey, C Trey Hill, OT Devin Cochran and DL Josh Tupou

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (chest) is active after being questionable entering the contest.


Monday Night Football

Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44 degrees, cloudy

Chargers

Lineup notes: WR Joshua Palmer (knee) has been placed on IR, and WR Jaylen Guyton was activated from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. QB Justin Herbert (finger) and TE Gerald Everett (hip) fully practiced all week and don’t carry injury designations. LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) and LB Eric Kendricks (ribs) are questionable, though the latter is more likely to play.

Jets

Lineup notes: WR Randall Cobb (shoulder) fully practiced all week and isn’t on the report. WR Allen Lazard (knee) has been listed as questionable after being added Saturday. He’s a game-time decision.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 9

Week 9 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 9 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Allen Lazard (active), WR Christian Watson (active), RB D’Andre Swift (active), RB Damien Harris (inactive), TE Darren Waller (inactive), RB James Robinson (active)
Afternoon games: RB James Conner (active)
Sunday night: QB Ryan Tannehill (inactive)
Monday night: TE Mark Andrews, RB Gus Edwards, WR Jarvis Landry

Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, overcast, SSW 13 mph

Colts

Inactives: QB Matt Ryan, CB Tony Brown, RB Jonathan Taylor, C Wesley French, DT Chris Z. Williams, RB Zack Moss and LB Grant Stuard

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) are out. RBs Phillip Lindsay and Jordan Wilkins were elevated to the active roster.

Patriots

Inactives: C David Andrews, WR DeVante Parker, DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, DL Christian Barmore, S Joshuah Bledsoe, RB Damien Harris and RB Kevin Harris

Lineup notes: WR DeVante Parker (knee) is out. RB Damien Harris (illness) will not be available, while RB Pierre Strong (hamstring) is up. RB J.J. Taylor was signed from the practice squad. Starting C David Andrews (concussion) has been ruled out, and OT Marcus Cannon (concussion) was placed on IR. WR Lynn Bowden Jr. was elevated to the active roster.

Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. EDT)

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

Chargers

Inactives: CB Kemon Hall, DL Jerry Tillery, PK Dustin Hopkins, QB Easton Stick, WR Mike Williams, LB Chris Rumph II and WR Keenan Allen

Lineup notes: WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) and WR Mike Williams (ankle) have been ruled out, while TE Donald Parham (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. RB Austin Ekeler (abdomen) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) mustered full practices Friday and are good to go. WR Keelan Doss was signed to the active roster Saturday, and PK Cameron Dicker was elevated as PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) will not play.

Falcons

Inactives: CB A.J. Terrell, OT Chuma Edoga, S Erik Harris, TE Anthony Firkser, DE Matt Dickerson, WR Bryan Edwards and LB Nathan Landman

Lineup notes: RB Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) was activated from IR and will get back on the field. It’s unclear how large of a workload he’ll be given, though. CB A.J. Terrell (hamstring) will not play.

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, overcast, SSW 11 mph

Bills

Inactives: S Jordan Poyer, TE Tommy Sweeney, CB Tre’Davious White, OT Spencer X. Brown and LB Matt Milano

Lineup notes: S Jordan Poyer (elbow) has been ruled out, and CB Tre’Davious White (knee) isn’t quite ready for his season debut.

Jets

Inactives: WR Corey Davis, TE Jeremy Ruckert, QB Joe Flacco, CB Bryce Hall, S Tony X. Adams and RB Zonovan Knight

Lineup notes: WR Corey Davis (knee) is out once again. RB James Robinson (knee) was added to Saturday’s report as questionable but will be available.

Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 66 degrees, clear

Panthers

Inactives: LB Arron Mosby, TE Stephen Sullivan, CB Juston Burris, OT Larnel Coleman, WR Rashard Higgins and RB Chuba Hubbard

Lineup notes: RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) will miss the Week 9 game with an ankle injury.

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, CB Tre Flowers, OT D’Ante Smith, CB Mike Hilton, DL Josh Tupou, WR Ja’Marr Chase and RB Trayveon Williams

Lineup notes: WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) will miss his second straight game. He’s expected to miss at least four weeks, but the team has refrained from putting him on IR to this point. RB Samaje Perine (finger) has been bothered by a finger injury, but he’ll play. CB Chidobe Awuzie (knee) was placed on injured reserve.

Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, overcast, 85% humidity, SSW 10 mph

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, LB Benton Whitley, WR Jalen Nailor, OT Vederian Lowe and DE Esezi Otomewo

Lineup notes: TE Irv Smith (ankle) is on IR. WR Adam Thielen (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

Commanders

Inactives: OT Chris Paul, LB Cole Holcomb, DE Shaka Toney, TE Cole Turner, RB J.D. McKissic, WR Jahan Dotson and LB David Mayo

Lineup notes: RB J.D. McKissic (neck) and WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) are out. TE Logan Thomas (calf) practiced fully Friday and is good to go. LB Cole Holcomb (foot) will not play.

Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 56 degrees, partly cloudy, SSW 17 mph

Dolphins

Inactives: OT Austin Jackson, RB Myles Gaskin, WR Erik Ezukanma, WR River Cracraft and QB Skylar Thompson

Lineup notes: Per usual, WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will be in there.

Bears

Inactives: OT Ja’Tyre Carter, OT Alex Leatherwood, TE Jake Tonges, CB Lamar X. Jackson and WR Velus Jones Jr.

Lineup notes: WR Velus Jones Jr. is a healthy scratch.

Las Vegas Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 76 degrees, mostly cloudy, 94% humidity, ESE 11 mph

Raiders

Inactives: OT Jackson Barton, LB Jayon Brown, DE Tashawn Bower, TE Darren Waller, RB Brittain Brown and DE Kendal Vickers

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) will not play again, but WR Mack Hollins (heel) continues to play through a nagging injury. QB Derek Carr (back) and WR Davante Adams (illness) missed some practice time, but they’re good to go.

Jaguars

Inactives: OG John Miller, S Tyree Gillespie, LB De’Shaan Dixon, WR Kendric Pryor and DB Tevaughn Campbell 

Lineup notes: WR Jamal Agnew (knee) is questionable after limited work all week, but he’ll give it a whirl.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Packers

Inactives: DT Jonathan Ford, OT Luke Tenuta, CB Shemar Jean-Charles, OT Rasheed Walker and LB De’Vondre Campbell

Lineup notes: WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) and WR Christian Watson (concussion) overcame questionable tags to give QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) bolstered weaponry. LB De’Vondre Campbell (knee) will not be available. LT David Bakhtiari (knee), LG Elgton Jenkins (knee, foot) and LB Preston Smith (shoulder, neck) all will be out there today.

Lions

Inactives: CB AJ Parker, CB Chase Lucas, DE Austin Bryant, OT Matt Nelson, WR Josh Reynolds, DL Michael Brockers and CB Ifeatu Melifonwu

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (back) will not be available. Detroit added WRs Stanley Berryhill and Brandon Zylstra from the practice squad. RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) was limited the last two days and is questionable, but he’ll play.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. EDT)

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

Seahawks

Inactives: OT Jake Curhan, WR Marquise Goodwin, S Joey Blount, DT Myles Adams, RB Tony Jones Jr. and LB Darrell Taylor

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Goodwin (groin) has been ruled out. TE Noah Fant (hamstring), WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring, ribs), WR DK Metcalf (knee) and LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) will all be out there.

Cardinals

Inactives: CB Christian Matthew, C Rodney Hudson, QB Trace McSorley, OL Max Garcia, DE Dennis Gardeck, DT Trysten Hill and P Nolan Cooney

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (foot) and RB Darrel Williams (hip) are on IR. RB James Conner (ribs) makes his return to the field. Starting C Rodney Hudson (knee) and LG Max Garcia (shoulder) are out, while LT D.J. Humphries (back) and S Budda Baker (ankle) will play through questionable tags.

Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 85 degrees, partly cloudy, 65% humidity

Rams

Inactives: DB Terrell Burgess, WR Tutu Atwell, DT Bobby Brown III, TE Kendall Blanton, QB Bryce Perkins, WR Lance McCutcheon and CB Shaun Jolly

Lineup notes: WR Van Jefferson (knee) is questionable again with his troublesome knee, but he’ll be available. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and RB Cam Akers (personal) will suit up. RB Ronnie Rivers was elevated from the practice squad.

Buccaneers

Inactives: S Antoine Winfield Jr., QB Kyle Trask, TE Cameron Brate, WR Russell Gage Jr. and OT Luke Goedeke

Lineup notes: TE Cameron Brate (neck) and WR Russell Gage (hamstring) are out once again. WR Julio Jones (knee) practiced Friday and will go. S Antoine Winfield (concussion) and starting LG Luke Goedeke (foot) will not play.

Tennessee Titans  at Kansas City Chiefs (8:20 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, clear

Titans

InactivesQB Ryan Tannehill, S Amani Hooker, OG Jordan Roos, DE Sam Okuayinonu, DL Kevin Strong and FB Tory Carter

Lineup notes: QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) will miss another one, so QB Malik Willis makes his second pro start. RB Derrick Henry (rest) missed some practice time Thursday with a foot issue and was rested Friday with the foot no longer listed. He doesn’t carry an injury designation.

Chiefs

Inactives: QB Shane Buechele, CB Nazeeh Johnson, OG Darian Kinnard, WR Jody Fortson, DE Joshua Kaindoh and RB Ronald Jones

Lineup notes: RB Jerick McKinnon (shoulder) and WR Mecole Hardman (heel) will be out there.

Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints (8:15 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Ravens

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (knee, shoulder) and RB Gus Edwards (hamstring) are doubtful. WR Rashod Bateman (foot) was placed on IR.

Saints

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (foot) is expected to miss the rest of the season on IR. WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) is questionable, and RB Mark Ingram (knee) is out and may go on injured reserve. CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will not play.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 9

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 9.

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 9 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Allen Lazard, WR Christian Watson, RB D’Andre Swift, RB Damien Harris, TE Darren Waller, RB James Conner, QB Ryan Tannehill, TE Mark Andrews, RB Gus Edwards, WR Jarvis Landry

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR Marquise Brown (foot) and RB Darrel Williams (hip) are on IR. RB James Conner (ribs) is questionable this week after a limited session Friday.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Monday night
TE Mark Andrews (knee, shoulder) and RB Gus Edwards (hamstring) are worth a close eye over the weekend as they have yet to practice.

BUFFALO BILLS 
S Jordan Poyer (elbow) has been ruled out.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) will miss the Week 9 game with an ankle injury.

CHICAGO BEARS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
WR Ja’Marr Chase
(hip) will miss his second straight game. He’s expected to miss at least four weeks, but the team has refrained from putting him on IR to this point. RB Samaje Perine (finger) has been bothered by a finger injury, but he’ll play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Bye week
RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) missed last week’s game with a sprained MCL and could be ready after the bye week.

DENVER BRONCOS – Bye week
RB Mike Boone (ankle) is on IR with an ankle injury.

DETROIT LIONS
WR Josh Reynolds (back) is doubtful after only advancing to limited practice. RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) was limited the last two days and is questionable, but he’ll probably play.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) and WR Christian Watson (concussion) are both questionable. They both managed limited work in Friday and will probably be game-time calls. QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) will continue playing through the thumb ailment.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) are out.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
WR Jamal Agnew (knee) is questionable after limited work all week.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
RB Jerick McKinnon (shoulder) and WR Mecole Hardman (heel) will be out there.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
TE Darren Waller (hamstring) draws the questionable tag after he and WR Mack Hollins (heel) were limited all week. Hollins has no injury designation. QB Derek Carr (back) and WR Davante Adams (illness) missed some practice time, but they’re good to go.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR Keenan Allen (hamstring), WR Mike Williams (ankle) and TE Donald Parham (hamstring) are all out this week. RB Austin Ekeler (abdomen) and WR Josh Palmer (concussion) mustered full practices Friday and are good to go.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
WR Van Jefferson (knee) is questionable again with his troublesome knee. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and RB Cam Akers (personal) are both expected to suit up.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
Per usual, WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will be in there.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
TE Irv Smith (ankle) is on IR. WR Adam Thielen (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR DeVante Parker (knee) is out. RBs Damien Harris (illness) and Pierre Strong (hamstring) are questionable. Harris was limited all week, and the nature of his illness is unknown.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Monday night
WR Michael Thomas (foot) is expected to miss the rest of the season on IR. WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) and RB Mark Ingram (knee) are worth monitoring. Landry has been limited, and Ingram has yet to practice.

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NEW YORK GIANTS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW YORK JETS 
WR Corey Davis (knee) is out once again.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Bye week
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) missed the game before the bye and will need monitored next week.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR Marquise Goodwin (groin) has been ruled out. TE Noah Fant (hamstring), WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring, ribs), WR DK Metcalf (knee) and LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) will all be out there.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
TE Cameron Brate (neck) and WR Russell Gage (hamstring) are out once again. WR Julio Jones (knee) practiced Friday and will go.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is questionable with an ankle injury. RB Derrick Henry (foot) doesn’t have an injury designation, but he might not have a heavy workload with a foot ailment plaguing him.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB J.D. McKissic (neck) and WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) are out. TE Logan Thomas (calf) practiced fully Friday and is good to go.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 9

Week 9 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 9 gameday inactives, weather and notes

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB James Robinson (inactive), QB Tua Tagovailoa (active but not starting), WR Cole Beasley (active), WR Amari Cooper (active), WR CeeDee Lamb, (active) WR Rashod Bateman (active), WR Sammy Watkins (inactive)
Afternoon games: WR DeAndre Hopkins, QB Kyler Murray, WR Deebo Samuel, RB Elijah Mitchell
Sunday night: WR Robert Woods, WR A.J. Brown
Monday night: RB David Montgomery, WR Darnell Mooney

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

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, clear

Bengals

Inactives: WR Auden Tate, OG Fred Johnson, WR Trenton Irwin, DE Cameron Sample and CB Vernon Hargreaves III

Lineup notes: WR Auden Tate (thigh) will not be available.

Browns

Inactives: DT Andrew Billings, TE Miller Forristall, DT Tommy Togiai, DE Joe Jackson, CB Herb Miller, OL Hjalte Froholdt and WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Kareem Hunt (calf) remains on IR. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (personal) is out, but his release is pending. TE David Njoku (neck) and QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) didn’t get injury tags after practicing Friday. WR Jarvis Landry (knee) was limited Friday but is off the report. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) will start despite a questionable designation.

Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Broncos

Inactives: OT Garett Bolles, LB Malik Reed, S Jamar Johnson and DL Mike Purcell

Lineup notes: OT Garett Bolles (ankle) is out. TE Noah Fant (COVID-19) will not play, so TE Albert Okwuegbunam will make the start. Backup QB Drew Lock (COVID-19) will not be available after testing positive Sunday following a pair of negative tests Saturday.

Cowboys

Inactives: CB Israel Mukuamu, WR Simi Fehoko, OT Tyron Smith and QB Will Grier

Lineup notes: OT Tyron Smith (ankle) and TE Blake Jarwin (hip) are out. WR Michael Gallup (calf) will remain on IR for Week 9. QB Dak Prescott (calf) practiced fully Friday and is off the report. WR Amari Cooper (hamstring) and WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) were limited Friday and both will play through questionable tags.

Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 69 degrees, clear

Texans

Inactives: WR Davion Davis, QB Jeff Driskel, QB Deshaun Watson, LB Eric Wilson, CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, LB Hardy Nickerson Jr. and TE Pharaoh Brown

Lineup notes: RB Rex Burkhead (hip) and WR Chris Conley (calf) practiced Friday and are good to go. QB Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) was activated and will start.

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Hunter Long, WR Preston Williams, DE Darius Hodge, S Sheldrick Redwine, CB Trill Williams, DL John Jenkins and OT Greg Little

Lineup notes: WR Will Fuller (finger) remains on IR. QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs, finger) is active but will only play in case of an emergency. QB Jacoby Brissett will make the start. WR DeVante Parker (hamstring) was placed on IR after aggravating the injury in practice.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Falcons

Inactives: DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, DT Ta’Quon Graham, DL John Cominsky, DL Jonathan Bullard, RB Wayne Gallman and OG Josh Andrews

Lineup notes: WR Calvin Ridley (personal) has been placed on the non-football injury list as he focuses on mental health and will miss at least three more games. WR Russell Gage (groin) practiced fully Thursday and Friday and is off the report.

Saints

Inactives: DE Jalyn Holmes, DE Malcolm Roach, TE Juwan Johnson, DT Montravius Adams, RB Ty Montgomery and DE Carl Granderson

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (ankle) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback with his ankle. QB Jameis Winston (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. QB Taysom Hill (concussion) will make his return this week, but it will be in the hybrid role as QB Trevor Siemian will start under center.

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 52 degrees, partly cloudy

Raiders

Inactives: OT Jackson Barton, CB Amik Robertson, RB Peyton Barber, DL Damion Square and DE Malcolm Koonce

Lineup notes: WR Henry Ruggs III was released earlier in the week after being arrested on multiple felony charges.

Giants

Inactives: DE Lorenzo Carter, RB Saquon Barkley, WR Sterling Shepard, FS Nate Ebner and LB Oshane Ximines

Lineup notes: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) are out again. WR Kenny Golladay (knee) and WR John Ross (quadriceps) both will play through questionable tags. WR Kadarius Toney (thumb) was limited all week but is off the report.

New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 57 degrees, mostly cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: RB J.J. Taylor, LB Ronnie Perkins, CB Shaun Wade, TE Devin Asiasi, WR N’Keal Harry and OG Yasir Durant

Lineup notes: TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder) was limited all week and is questionable but will give it a try.

Panthers

Inactives: WR Shi Smith, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, C Pat Elflein, DT Phil Hoskins, LB Kamal Martin, RB Royce Freeman and CB CJ Henderson

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) has been activated from IR and will play. QB Sam Darnold (concussion, shoulder) cleared the concussion protocol and will play.

Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, mostly cloudy

Bills

Inactives: TE Dawson Knox, RB Matt Breida, LB Efe Obada, DE Carlos Basham Jr., DL Justin Zimmer and OT Spencer X. Brown

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (hand) has been ruled out. WR Cole Beasley (ribs) is questionable will play.

Jaguars

Inactives: DE Jordan Smith, CB Tre Herndon, TE Jacob Hollister, WR Tyron Johnson and RB James Robinson

Lineup notes: RB James Robinson (heel) was dealing with too much pain during warmups and will not play.

Minnesota Vikings at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 52 degrees, partly cloudy

Vikings

Inactives: LB Chazz Surratt, WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, DL Michael Pierce and QB Kellen Mond

Lineup notes: WR Dede Westbrook (ankle) upgraded to a full practice Friday and is off the report.

Ravens

Inactives: RB Latavius Murray, S Ar’Darius Washington, WR Sammy Watkins, DL Brandon Williams and C Patrick Mekari

Lineup notes: RB Latavius Murray (ankle) won’t play. WR Rashod Bateman (groin) and WR Sammy Watkins (thigh) are both questionable. Watkins isn’t ready, but Bateman will give it a whirl.

Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, partly cloudy

Chargers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Justin Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out. RB Austin Ekeler (hip) and QB Justin Herbert (hand) practiced all week and are good to go.

Eagles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Miles Sanders (ankle, foot) landed on IR and will miss at least two more games. WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle) has also been ruled out. WR Jalen Reagor (ankle) missed some practice time, but he’s off the report.

Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 66 degrees, clear

Packers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Robert Tonyan (knee) is on IR and out for the season with a torn ACL. QB Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Week 9 game, meaning QB Jordan Love will make his first regular-season start. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) was activated from IR and will play. WR Davante Adams and WR Allen Lazard missed the Week 8 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list but have returned and will play.

Chiefs

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) remains on IR. TE Travis Kelce (neck) and WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) practiced fully and are off the report.

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

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees, partly cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and QB Kyler Murray (ankle) were out of practice all week and are questionable. Neither player is expected to be active. WR A.J. Green tested positive for COVID-19 but is vaccinated and will not be available. RB Chase Edmonds (shoulder) practiced Friday and is good to go.

49ers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE George Kittle (calf) was activated for Week 9. OT Trent Williams (ankle) was limited Friday but is off the report. WR Deebo Samuel (calf) and RB Elijah Mitchell (ribs) were limited Friday and are listed as questionable. Both are expected to play. RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform.

Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees, clear (one-air dome)

Titans

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Derrick Henry (foot) landed on IR after foot surgery, and he’s out 6-10 weeks. RBs Adrian Peterson and D’Onta Foreman were signed to the active roster. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited all week but is off the injury report. OT Taylor Lewan (knee) and WR A.J. Brown (knee) are questionable. Brown appeared on Friday’s report as a DNP, but Sunday reports say expect him to play.

Rams

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Matthew Stafford (back) and WR Robert Woods (foot) were limited Friday. Stafford is off the report, but Woods is questionable.

Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 56 degrees, clear

Bears

Lineup notes: RB David Montgomery (knee) has a really good chance of being activated for Monday Night Football. RB Damien Williams (knee) was out of practice Thursday and will need to be monitored Saturday. WR Darnell Mooney (groin) is questionable and was limited Saturday.

Steelers

Lineup notes: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) is out for the season and on IR. TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out, and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, hip, shoulder)  missed some practice time this week but isn’t on the injury report.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 9

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 9.

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:  WR DeAndre Hopkins, QB Kyler Murray, WR A.J. Green, WR Deebo Samuel, RB Elijah Mitchell, RB James Robinson, WR Cole Beasley, WR Amari Cooper, WR CeeDee Lamb, WR Rashod Bateman, WR Sammy Watkins, RB Christian McCaffrey, WR A.J. Brown, WR Robert Woods

ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and QB Kyler Murray (ankle) were out of practice all week and are questionable. They are both purely game-time decisions. WR A.J. Green tested positive for COVID-19 but is vaccinated and has a chance to play if he clears protocols. RB Chase Edmonds (shoulder) practiced Friday and is good to go.

ATLANTA FALCONS
WR Calvin Ridley (personal) has been ruled out and will miss an undetermined amount of time as he focuses on mental health. WR Russell Gage (groin) practiced fully Thursday and Friday and is off the report.

BALTIMORE RAVENS  
RB Latavius Murray (ankle) is listed as doubtful, but there are reports he won’t play. WR Rashod Bateman (groin) and WR Sammy Watkins (thigh) are both questionable. Watkins was limited Friday, and Bateman was out all week.

BUFFALO BILLS 
TE Dawson Knox (hand) has been ruled out. WR Cole Beasley (ribs) is questionable after he was limited Friday.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR, but he has not been cleared to play. The team is hopeful he will go. QB Sam Darnold (concussion, shoulder) is questionable after he was limited all week.

CHICAGO BEARS – Monday night
RB David Montgomery (knee) remains on IR. RB Damien Williams (knee) was out of practice Thursday and will need to be monitored Saturday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
WR Auden Tate
(thigh) is questionable after he was limited Friday.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 
RB Kareem Hunt (calf) remains on IR. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (personal) is out, but his release is pending. TE David Njoku (neck) and QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) didn’t get injury tags after practicing Friday. WR Jarvis Landry (knee) was limited Friday but is off the report. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) was limited Friday and is questionable.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
OT Tyron Smith (ankle) and TE Blake Jarwin (hip) are out. WR Michael Gallup (calf) returned to practice, but he still remains on IR. Monitor his status as kickoff nears. QB Dak Prescott (calf) practiced fully Friday and is off the report. WR Amari Cooper (hamstring) and WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) were limited Friday and are both questionable.

DENVER BRONCOS 
OT Garett Bolles (ankle) is out.

DETROIT LIONS – bye week
WR Tyrell Williams (concussion) remains on IR.

GREEN BAY PACKERS
QB Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Week 9 game. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) was designated to return from IR, but his status is iffy for this week. WR Davante Adams and WR Allen Lazard missed the Week 8 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list but have returned and are eligible to play. TE Robert Tonyan (knee) is on IR and out for the season with a torn ACL.

HOUSTON TEXANS
RB Rex Burkhead (hip) and WR Chris Conley (calf) practiced Friday and are good to go.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Played Thursday night
WR Parris Campbell (foot) is on IR and could miss the rest of the season. WR T.Y. Hilton (concussion) missed Week 8.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
RB James Robinson (heel) is questionable after he was limited Friday.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) remains on IR.  TE Travis Kelce (neck) and WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) practiced fully and are off the report.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS  
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
RB Justin Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out. RB Austin Ekeler (hip) and QB Justin Herbert (hand) practiced all week and are good to go.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
QB Matthew Stafford (back) and WR Robert Woods (foot) were limited Friday. Stafford is off the report, but Woods is questionable. 

MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Will Fuller (finger) remains on IR. QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs, finger) was limited Friday and deemed questionable. WR DeVante Parker (hamstring) was placed on IR after aggravating the injury in practice.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
WR Dede Westbrook (ankle) upgraded to a full practice Friday and is off the report.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder) was limited all week and is questionable.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
WR Michael Thomas (ankle) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback with his ankle. QB Jameis Winston (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. QB Taysom Hill (concussion) will make his return this week, but it will be in the hybrid role as QB Trevor Siemian will start under center.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) are out again. WR Kenny Golladay (knee) and WR John Ross (quadriceps) are questionable. Both were limited Friday. WR Kadarius Toney (thumb) was limited all week but is off the report.

NEW YORK JETS – Played Thursday night
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) missed another one. TE Tyler Kroft (lung) suffered a lacerated lung and should miss some time.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
RB Miles Sanders (ankle, foot) landed on IR and will miss at least two more games.  WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle) has also been ruled out. WR Jalen Reagor (ankle) missed some practice time, but he’s off the report.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Monday night
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) is out for the season and on IR. TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, hip, shoulder) were limited Friday. Check back on them Saturday.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
TE George Kittle (calf) remains on IR but is expected to be activated for Week 9. OT Trent Williams (ankle) was limited Friday but is off the report. WR Deebo Samuel (calf) and RB Elijah Mitchell (ribs) were limited Friday and are listed as questionable.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – bye week
RB Chris Carson (neck) and QB Russell Wilson (finger) are on IR.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – bye week
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

TENNESSEE TITANS
RB Derrick Henry (foot) landed on IR after foot surgery, and he’s out 6-10 weeks. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited all week but is off the injury report. OT Taylor Lewan (knee) and WR A.J. Brown (knee) are questionable. Brown appeared on Friday’s report as  DNP.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – bye week
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) and TE Logan Thomas (hamstring) are on IR.