Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 12

Week 12 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

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

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 12 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB D’Andre Swift (active), WR Keenan Allen (active), WR Adam Thielen (active), WR Malik Nabers (active), WR Mike Evans (active)
Afternoon games: RB Alexander Mattison (inactive), RB Zamir White (inactive), TE Noah Fant (inactive)
Sunday night:
Monday night: WR Ladd McConkey


Early games


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

Kickoff Weather: 45°F, cloudy, SSE 10 mph

Vikings

Inactives: DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, CB Dwight McGlothern, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse and TE Josh Oliver

Lineup notes: QB Sam Darnold (foot) and RB Aaron Jones (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go.

bears

Inactives: CB Ameer Speed, OT Kiran Amegadjie, DE Dominique Robinson, WR Tyler Scott, DB Elijah Hicks and OT Ryan Bates

Lineup notes: RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and WR Keenan Allen (ankle) both overcame questionable tags and will play.


Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49°F, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Lions

Inactives: OT Colby Sorsdal, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, OG Kayode Awosika, CB Terrion Arnold, DL Brodric Martin and OT Giovanni Manu

Lineup notes: LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) was placed on IR. CB Terrion Arnold (groin) downgraded to out. CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) was activated from injured reserve, while CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring) was placed on IR. TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) will return after practicing all week.

Colts

Inactives: WR Anthony Gould, OT Bernhard Raimann, LB Isaiah Land, TE Will Mallory, QB Sam Ehlinger and CB Darren Hall

Lineup notes: LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) is out again. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), WR Josh Downs (calf) and CB Kenny Moore (knee) all practiced Friday and will play.


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

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, mostly clear

Patriots

Inactives: WR K.J. Osborn, DE Deatrich Wise Jr., DT Jaquelin Roy, QB Joe Milton III, LB Titus Leo and OG Tyrese Robinson

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Jack Stoll, CB Kendall Fuller, C Andrew Meyer, WR Dee Eskridge, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., LB Mohamed Kamara and DB Ethan Bonner

Lineup notes: LT Terron Armstead (knee) didn’t practice all week but is active. WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) is good to go. LB Jordyn Brooks (wrist), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (hip) and S Jevon Holland (hand, knee) are all cleared to play after a full practice Friday.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 48°F, cloudy, W 13 mph

Buccaneers

Inactives: DE Jose Ramirez, TE Devin Culp, OT Tristan Wirfs, DE Earnest Brown, S Tykee Smith and CB Tyrek Funderburk

Lineup notes: WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will return to the field today. LT Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful and couldn’t get right in time. RB Bucky Irving (toe) and WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) practiced all week and are good to go. CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) was activated from IR.

Giants

Inactives: DT Jordon Riley, CB Anthony Johnson, QB Tim Boyle, S Tre Hawkins III and OG Jake Kubas

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones was benched in favor of QB Tommy DeVito and subsequently waived. LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) was activated off IR. WR Malik Nabers (groin) popped up on the injury report as he didn’t practice Friday, but he’ll play. WR Darius Slayton (concussion) also is good to go.


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 53°F, partly cloudy

Cowboys

Inactives: TE Jake Ferguson, CB Trevon Diggs, OG Tyler Smith, CB Caelen Carson, LB Tyrus Wheat, RB Deuce Vaughn and OG Zack Martin

Lineup notes: QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) landed on IR this week. TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) is also out. WR Brandin Cooks (hamstring) had his 21-day window opened, and he saw limited sessions all week but won’t play. CB Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) and RG Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) were downgraded to out. LG Tyler Smith won’t play. CB DaRon Bland (foot) will make his season debut. WR CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) is good to go.

Commanders

Inactives: CB Marshon Lattimore, QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, CB Emmanuel Forbes and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is out again. PK Austin Seibert (hip) has been cleared to return.


Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, clear

Chiefs

Inactives: OG C.J. Hanson, DT Marlon Tuipulotu, DE Cameron Thomas, OT Ethan Driskell and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Lineup notes: PK Harrison Butker (knee) landed on IR and had knee surgery. RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) has been ruled out. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee) both practiced Friday and are good to go.

Panthers

Inactives: CB Shemar Bartholomew, DT Jaden Crumedy, WR Jalen Coker, DL Thomas Incoom, S Jammie Robinson, OT Jarrett Kingston and LB DJ X. Johnson

Lineup notes: RB Miles Sanders (ankle) is out. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), PK Eddy Pineiro (knee) and RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) are all ready to go.


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

Kickoff Weather: 78°F, clear, SSW 12 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Titans

Inactives: OT Leroy Watson, TE David Martin-Robinson, CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally and RB Tyjae Spears

Lineup notes: LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) and CB L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) went on IR. RB Tyjae Spears (concussion) is out. RB Tony Pollard (foot) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday but a full participant Friday, and he’ll play. WR Calvin Ridley (illness) and LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) missed practice Wednesday, but they’re good to go after working the rest of the week.

Texans

Inactives: OT Blake Fisher, CB Jeff Okudah, WR Steven Sims, DL Jerry Hughes, DT Folorunso Fatukasi and LB Jamal Hill

Lineup notes: DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) is ready to return, and CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hip) will join him in the starting lineup.


Late-afternoon window


Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives: C Nick Gargiulo, OG Calvin Throckmorton, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, DL Zach Allen, OT Frank Crum, QB Zach Wilson and TE Greg Dulcich

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (hand) practiced all week but has been ruled out again.

Raiders

Inactives: OG Cody Whitehair, RB Alexander Mattison, CB Jakorian Bennett, DT Matthew Butler, TE Harrison Bryant, CB Nate Hobbs and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) remains on IR. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and RB Zamir White (quadriceps) are both inactive after sitting out all week. RB Ameer Abdullah figures to see heavy work with RB Dylan Laube being worked in.


San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40°F, cloudy

49ers

Inactives: WR Jacob Cowing, DT Kevin Givens, DT Khalil Davis, QB Brock Purdy, CB Charvarius Ward, DE Nick Bosa and OT Trent Williams

Lineup notes: QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) and DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) are out. S Tashaun Gipson was signed to the active roster. LT Trent Williams (ankle) sat out all week and is inactive. TE George Kittle (hamstring) and RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) practiced Friday and will go. QB Brandon Allen will start.

Packers

Inactives: C Jacob Monk, CB Jaire Alexander, S Kitan Oladapo and LB Edgerrin Cooper

Lineup notes: RB MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, hamstring, abdomen) went on the non-football illness list this week. CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) are out. RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps, calf) was limited all week, but he’s good to go.


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

Kickoff Weather: 46°F, 70% chance of light rain, SSW 10 mph

Cardinals

Inactives: S Jalen Thompson, DL Darius Robinson, TE Travis Vokolek, DL Julian Okwara, WR Xavier Weaver and OT Christian Jones

Lineup notes: S Jalen Thompson (ankle) didn’t practice all week and is out.

Seahawks

Inactives: WR Laviska Shenault Jr., OG Sataoa Laumea, TE Brady Russell, LB Trevis Gipson, DT Myles Adams, CB Nehemiah Pritchett and TE Noah Fant

Lineup notes: S Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) was activated off injured reserve. TE Noah Fant (groin) couldn’t get right in time and is inactive.


Sunday Night Football


Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 56°F, cloudy (open-air dome)

Eagles

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, QB Tanner McKee, WR DeVonta Smith, OL Nick Gates, CB Eli Ricks and OG Trevor Keegan

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out. QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) was limited Wednesday but a full participant the rest of the week and will play.

Rams

Inactives: RB Cody Schrader, QB Stetson Bennett, DL Desjuan Johnson, DE Brennan Jackson, OT Rob Havenstein and CB Charles Woods

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is inactive.


Monday Night Football


Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 61°F, cloudy (open-air dome)

Ravens

Lineup notes: LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) are questionable. RB Justice Hill (concussion), S Kyle Hamilton (neck), and WR Rashod Bateman (knee) avoided an injury tag.

Chargers

Lineup notes: LB Denzel Perryman (groin) was ruled out. S Derwin James (groin) and LB Joey Bosa (hip) avoided injury designations. WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) and LB Khalil Mack (groin) never advanced beyond limited practices and are questionable.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 12

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 12.

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 its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 7:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 12 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Rashod Bateman, RB D’Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen, WR Brandin Cooks, WR Adam Thielen, RB Alexander Mattison, WR Ladd McConkey, WR Malik Nabers, TE Noah Fant, WR Mike Evans

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
S Jalen Thompson
(ankle) didn’t practice all week and is out.

ATLANTA FALCONS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Monday night
WR Rashod Bateman (knee) and LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) didn’t practice Friday. RB Justice Hill (concussion) progressed to a full practice Friday. S Kyle Hamilton (neck) has practiced all week thus far.

BUFFALO BILLS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
RB Miles Sanders (ankle) is out. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), PK Eddy Pineiro (knee) and RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) are all questionable. Thielen was limited Friday, Brooks was a full-go, and Pineiro sat out.

CHICAGO BEARS
RB D’Andre Swift (groin) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday and had a full session Friday. He’s questionable. WR Keenan Allen (ankle) rolled his ankle in Friday’s practice, and he has been deemed questionable. The team is hopeful he’ll go, but he has an extensive injury history that leaves us wondering.

CINCINNATI BENGALS – Bye week
RB Zack Moss (neck) remains on IR.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Played Thursday
OT Jedrick Wills (concussion) was out.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) landed on IR this week. TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) is also out. WR Brandin Cooks (hamstring) had his 21-day window opened, and he saw limited sessions all week. He’s questionable. CB Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) was limited Thursday and Friday and also is questionable, but CB DaRon Bland (foot) will make his season debut. WR CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday but had a full practice Friday. He’s good to go. OG Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) is doubtful after sitting out all week.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) practiced all week but has been ruled out again.

DETROIT LIONS 
TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) will return after practicing all week.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
RB MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, hamstring, abdomen) went on the non-football illness list this week. CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) are out. RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps, calf) was limited all week, but he’s good to go.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) is on track to return after graduating to a full session Friday. CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hip) did the same and will join him in the starting lineup.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) is out again. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), WR Josh Downs (calf) and CB Kenny Moore (knee) all practiced Friday and will play.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – Bye week
WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) landed on IR.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
PK Harrison Butker (knee) landed on IR and had knee surgery. RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) also has been ruled out. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee) both practiced Friday and are good to go.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) remains on IR. RB Alexander Mattison ankle) and RB Zamir White (quadriceps) are both doubtful after sitting out all week. RB Ameer Abdullah figures to see heavy work with RB Dylan Laube being worked in.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Monday night
S Derwin James (groin) and WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) were limited Friday. LB Denzel Perryman (groin) has yet to practice this week.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is doubtful after limited practices Thursday and Friday.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
LT Terron Armstead (knee) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) was limited Friday, but he’s good to go. LB Jordyn Brooks (wrist), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (hip) and S Jevon Holland (hand, knee) are all cleared to play after a full practice Friday.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
QB Sam Darnold (foot) and RB Aaron Jones (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Bye week
RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) and WR Chris Olave (concussion) remain on IR.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
WR Malik Nabers (groin) popped up on the injury report as he didn’t practice Friday. He’s now questionable. WR Darius Slayton (concussion) had full sessions all week and is good to go.

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

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out. QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) was limited Wednesday but a full participant the rest of the week and will play.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) and DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) are out. LT Trent Williams (ankle) sat out all week but is questionable. TE George Kittle (hamstring) and RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) practiced Friday and will go.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
TE Noah Fant (groin) is questionable despite practicing fully Friday.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 
WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and Friday and a full-go Thursday. He’s expected to return but is deemed questionable. LT Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) was limited all week and is questionable. RB Bucky Irving (toe) and WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) practiced all week and are good to go.

TENNESSEE TITANS
CB L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps), RB Tyjae Spears (concussion) and LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) are out. RB Tony Pollard (foot) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday but a full participant Friday, and he’ll play. WR Calvin Ridley (illness) and LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) missed practice Wednesday, but they’re good to go after working the rest of the week.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 
CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is out again. PK Austin Seibert (hip) was limited Wednesday and Thursday but graduated to a full practice Friday. He’s still questionable.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 12

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 12.

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 its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 5:30 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 12 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Zay Flowers, RB Dameon Pierce, WR Marquise Brown, RB D’Onta Foreman,

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) is out. WR Marquise Brown (heel), RB Emari Demercado (toe) and WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) are questionable. Brown didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, and the other two were limited.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Mack Hollins (ankle) is out. PK Younghoe Koo (back) is good to go after a full session Friday.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
TE Mark Andrews (ankle) was lost for the season due to an ankle injury last week. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) and WR Zay Flowers (hip) are questionable but had full practices Friday. WR Rashod Bateman (foot) and WR Devin Duvernay (knee) were limited Wednesday but practiced fully Thursday and Friday and will play.

BUFFALO BILLS 
TE Dawson Knox (wrist) remains on IR. QB Josh Allen (shoulder) continues practicing and playing through his shoulder injury.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out. QB Bryce Young (thigh) practiced all week and will play.

CHICAGO BEARS – Monday night
RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle, shin) was limited in practice Friday. Monitor his status Saturday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
WR Tee Higgins
(hamstring) and QB Joe Burrow (wrist) are out again.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) went on IR and was lost for the season due to a shoulder injury.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DENVER BRONCOS 
RB Samaje Perine (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

DETROIT LIONS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Played Thursday
RB Aaron Jones (knee) missed the Thanksgiving game.

HOUSTON TEXANS
WR Noah Brown (knee) is out. RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) is questionable but practiced in full all week.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
WR Zay Jones (knee) is questionable after limited practices all week.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Mecole Hardman
(thumb) and RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) are out. WR Kadarius Toney (knee) is good to go after practicing all week.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) is questionable again after limited work all week. DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is doubtful after no practices this week.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Gerald Everett (chest) and WR Jalen Guyton (groin) are questionable. Guyton was limited Friday, but Everett had a full session. WR Keenan Allen (shoulder), QB Justin Herbert (finger) and TE Donald Parham (hip) practiced Friday and will play.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
RB Kyren Williams (ankle) practiced fully all week as he’s expected to make his return from IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – Played Friday
WR Chase Claypool (knee) and RB De’Von Achane (knee) were out for Week 12. RB Salvon Ahmed (foot) went on IR.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Monday night
WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) isn’t coming off IR in Week 12. TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) has been limited Thursday and Friday and will need monitored.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR DeVante Parker (concussion) is questionable after limited work all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
WR Michael Thomas (knee) went on IR. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is also out. QB Derek Carr (concussion) is good to go after coming off the injury report Thursday.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
TE Darren Waller (hamstring) remains on IR. WR Darius Slayton (neck) is doubtful. WR Sterling Shepard (hip) practiced Thursday and Friday and will play.

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

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) has been ruled out. WR A.J. Brown (thigh) and RB D’Andre Swift (ankle) were limited Wednesday and Thursday but had a full practice Friday and will play.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
WR George Pickens (shin) had a full session Friday and will play. 

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Played Thursday
RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) was out in Week 12.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Chris Godwin (knee, elbow) was limited Friday but will play.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
WR Treylon Burks (concussion) is out again. QB Will Levis (ankle, foot) and RB Derrick Henry (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.