fantasy football Week 15 inactives

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 15

Week 15 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 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: TE David Njoku (inactive), RB Breece Hall (active), RB Tony Pollard (active)
Afternoon games: WR Ladd McConkey (active), RB Bucky Irving (active)
Sunday night: RB Kenneth Walker III (inactive)
Monday night: RB D’Andre Swift, QB Aidan O’Connell

Early games

Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42°F, cloudy, SSE 15 mph

Chiefs

Inactives: OT D.J. Humphries, DL Malik Herring, DT Marlon Tuipulotu, OG C.J. Hanson, OT Ethan Driskell, LB Josh Uche and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) is out but saw his 21-day open this week. LT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) was downgraded to out. PK Harrison Butker (knee) was activated from IR and will be on the field, and PK Matthew Wright was released.

Browns

Inactives: QB Bailey Zappe, DL James Houston, PK Dustin Hopkins, WR Cedric Tillman, CB Chigozie Anusiem, RB D’Onta Foreman and TE David Njoku

Lineup notes: WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) is out. TE David Njoku (knee) isn’t able to get on the field, but OG Joel Bitonio (back) will give it a whirl. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (personal) practiced Thursday and Friday and will play. PK Riley Patterson will handle the kicking duties.

Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 55°F, cloudy, SSW 11 mph

Bengals

Inactives: OT Cody Ford, QB Logan Woodside, DL Sheldon Rankins, TE Tanner McLachlan, OT Orlando Brown and WR Charlie Jones

Lineup notes: LT Orlando Brown (leg) is out. QB Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) was limited up until a full session Friday, and he’s good to go. PK Cade York was elevated from the practice squad and will handle the kicking chores.

Titans

Inactives: CB Roger McCreary, LB Jerome Baker, WR Jha’Quan Jackson, RB Joshua Kelley, CB Tre Avery and LB Otis Reese

Lineup notes: RB Tony Pollard (ankle) will gut it out after being deemed questionable to play. WR Tyler Boyd (foot) and LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring) practiced Friday and will go.

Washington Commanders at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Commanders

Inactives: QB Jeff Driskel, CB Michael Davis, S Dominique Hampton, C Tyler Biadasz, WR K.J. Osborn, PK Zane Gonzalez and DT Phidarian Mathis

Lineup notes: RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) remains on IR. WR Noah Brown (kidney) joined him on Saturday. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) was activated from IR. PK Zane Gonzalez (foot) couldn’t get right, so PK Greg Joseph will kick after being elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) and CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) will play.

Saints

Inactives: RB Jordan Mims, QB Derek Carr, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, DT Khristian Boyd and WR Mason Tipton

Lineup notes: WR Chris Olave (concussion) and TE Taysom Hill (knee) remain on IR. QB Derek Carr (hand, concussion) didn’t practice all week and won’t be available. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) was out Wednesday and Thursday but had a full practice Friday. He and TE Juwan Johnson (foot) will play after Johnson came back fully Friday from limited work.

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

Kickoff Weather: 39°F, cloudy

Ravens

Inactives: DE Adisa Isaac, S Sanoussi Kane, C Nick Samac, RB Keaton Mitchell and S Marcus Williams

Lineup notes: WR Rashod Bateman (knee) has practiced fully all week and is good to go coming off the bye.

Giants

Inactives: CB Cor’Dale Flott, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, LB Bobby Okereke, CB Deonte Banks, QB Drew Lock and CB Dru Phillips

Lineup notes: LB Bobby Okereke (back) and OG Jon Runyan (ankle) are out. WR Malik Nabers (hip) was limited all week, but he’ll play. QB Drew Lock (heel, elbow) is inactive, and QB Tommy DeVito will start.

Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45°F, cloudy

Cowboys

Inactives: WR Ryan Flournoy, OG Cooper Beebe, CB Trevon Diggs, LB Tyrus Wheat, RB Deuce Vaughn and S Juanyeh Thomas

Lineup notes: RG Zack Martin (ankle) was placed on IR. CB Trevon Diggs (knee) was questionable but has been downgraded to out. WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was limited Wednesday and Thursday but had a full session Friday. He’s good to go. RB Rico Dowdle (knee) practiced all week and will play.

Panthers

Inactives: DT Sam Roberts, CB Akayleb Evans, CB Shemar Bartholomew, OT Jarrett Kingston, S Nick Scott, LB Trevin Wallace and RB Raheem Blackshear

Lineup notes: RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) went on IR after retearing his ACL. LB Josey Jewell (hamstring) and CB Jaycee Horn (groin) are both available. WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) practiced all week and is good to go.

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

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, partly cloudy, E 10 mph

Jets

Inactives: CB D.J. Reed, CB Jaylin Simpson, TE Tyler Conklin, LB Braiden McGregor, CB Brandin Echols, OG Xavier Newman and WR Malachi Corley

Lineup notes: RB Breece Hall (knee) is active after being considered a game-time decision. CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was a full participant all week and will play.

Jaguars

Inactives: RB D’Ernest Johnson, OT Javon Foster, DT Jordan Jefferson, LB Myles Cole and DE Esezi Otomewo

Lineup notes: QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out for the season on IR. TE Evan Engram (shoulder) joined him on IR.

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

Kickoff Weather: 79°F, mostly clear, S 10 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Jack Stoll, OL Kendall Lamm, WR Dee Eskridge, OT Terron Armstead, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., DT Neil Farrell and DB Ethan Bonner

Lineup notes: LB Bradley Chubb (knee) was downgraded to out. LT Terron Armstead (knee) didn’t practice all week and is inactive. WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) was limited Wednesday and practiced fully the rest of the week. He’ll play, as will WR Jaylen Waddle (hamstring) and RB Raheem Mostert (hip). Waddle was limited all week, and Mostert was until a full practice Friday.

Texans

Inactives: WR Steven Sims, DL Jerry Hughes, DL Kurt Hinish, TE Cade Stover and C Juice Scruggs

Lineup notes: OG Juice Scruggs (foot) is out. LB Christian Harris was activated from IR.

Late-afternoon window

Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50°F, clear, WNW 13 mph

Colts

Inactives: WR Ashton Dulin, OG Atonio Mafi, LB Isaiah Land, QB Sam Ehlinger and CB Darren Hall

Lineup notes: RT Braden Smith (personal) was placed on the Reserve/Non-football Injury list, and C Ryan Kelly (knee) was downgraded to out. WR Josh Downs (shoulder) will play through a questionable tag. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) practiced all week and will play.

Broncos

Inactives: CB Riley Moss, C Nick Gargiulo, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, OT Frank Crum, LB Levelle Bailey, CB Levi Wallace and QB Zach Wilson

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bills

Inactives: QB Mike White, S Taylor Rapp, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, DL Quinton Jefferson, CB Rasul Douglas, LB Casey Toohill and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) will make his return. WR Keon Coleman (wrist), LB Matt Milano (biceps), WR Amari Cooper (wrist) and WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral) all practiced all week and also will play.

Lions

Inactives: DT Myles Adams, OG Kayode Awosika, CB Emmanuel Moseley, DL Brodric Martin, LB Trevor Nowaske, OT Giovanni Manu and OT Colby Sorsdal

Lineup notes: LT Taylor Decker (knee) practiced all week and is fit to return.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 43°F, cloudy

Steelers

Inactives: CB Cory Trice, SS DeShon Elliott, QB Kyle Allen, WR George Pickens and DT Larry Ogunjobi

Lineup notes: WR George Pickens (hamstring) and SS DeShon Elliott (hamstring) have been ruled out.

Eagles

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

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (knee) went on IR and is out until at least Week 18. QB Jalen Hurts (finger) practiced all week and will be in there.

New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Patriots

Inactives: WR Javon Baker, QB Joe Milton III, OG Tyrese Robinson, LB Marte Mapu and OG Cole Strange

Lineup notes: LT Vederian Lowe (shoulder) and S Kyle Dugger (ankle) will play, but OG Cole Strange (knee) is inactive.

Cardinals

Inactives: TE Travis Vokolek, WR Xavier Weaver, DT Khyiris Tonga and OT Christian Jones

Lineup notes: TE Trey McBride (knee) was limited early in the week, but he had a full practice Friday and is good to go. QB Kyler Murray (illness) popped up on the report Friday but had a full session and will go.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62°F, clear (open-air dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: S Antoine Winfield Jr., S Mike Edwards, DE Jose Ramirez, TE Devin Culp, LB K.J. Britt, DE Earnest Brown and OG Royce Newman

Lineup notes: S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), LB K.J Britt (ankle) and SS Mike Edwards (hamstring) are out. RB Bucky Irving (hip, back) and WR Sterling Shepard (foot) will play through questionable designations. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) sat out the first two practices and had limited work Friday, but he’s good to go. S Tykee Smith (knee) and LT Tristan Wirfs (foot, knee) missed some practice time in the week but will play.

Chargers

Inactives: LB Denzel Perryman, OT Brenden Jaimes, QB Easton Stick, OG Jordan McFadden, TE Will Dissly and DE Justin Eboigbe

Lineup notes: RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) remains on IR. TE Will Dissly (shoulder) is out. WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) will give it a go, but LB Denzel Perryman (groin) is inactive. QB Justin Herbert (ankle, thigh) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday and had a full practice Friday. He’ll play.

Sunday Night Football

Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42°F, cloudy

Packers

Inactives: CB Jaire Alexander, S Javon Bullard, WR Malik Heath and C Jacob Monk

Lineup notes: CB Jaire Alexander (knee) is out again. LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and WR Romeo Doubs (concussion) practiced fully Friday and will return.

Seahawks

Inactives: QB Jaren Hall, CB Artie Burns, CB Tre Brown, LB Trevis Gipson, TE Brady Russell, RB Kenneth Walker III and WR Cody White

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) didn’t practice all week and is inactive. WR DK Metcalf (shoulder) worked Friday and will go.

Monday Night Football

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (8:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bears

Lineup notes: RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been downgraded to out. RB D’Andre Swift (groin) earned himself a questionable tag, but Swift has been grinding through his maladies.

Vikings

Lineup notes: CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) was out last week and is questionable to return. RB Aaron Jones (back) fully practiced the last two days and is not on the report.

Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Falcons

Lineup notes: WR Darnell Mooney (foot) was limited Thursday but had a full practice Friday.

Raiders

Lineup notes: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) will be available in reserve. WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) was limited Thursday and Friday but fully practiced Saturday and is good to go. QB Aidan O’Connell (knee) is questionable and will be a flimsy game-time call after not practicing all week. DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) has been ruled out.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 15

Week 15 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 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Nico Collins (inactive), TE Darren Waller (active), RB De’Von Achane (active), WR Tyreek Hill (inactive), WR Christian Watson (inactive), RB Aaron Jones (active), RB AJ Dillon (inactive)
Afternoon games: WR Marquise Brown (active), WR Brandin Cooks (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night: QB Geno Smith

Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, 75% chance of precipitation, SSE 14 mph

Bears

Inactives: QB Nathan Peterman, LB Noah Sewell, S Quindell Johnson, WR Equanimeous St. Brown and OT Ja’Tyre Carter

Lineup notes: WR DJ Moore (ankle) is ready to do business. S Jaquan Brisker (groin) also will play through a questionable tag.

Browns

Inactives: LB Sam Kamara, LB Anthony Walker, C Ethan Pocic, LB Jordan Kunaszyk, S Juan Thornhill and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo

Lineup notes: RB Kareem Hunt (groin), RB Jerome Ford (wrist) and RB Pierre Strong (illness) all practiced Friday and are good to go. CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) is ready for Sunday action. RT Dawand Jones (knee) and S Grant Delpit (groin) went on IR this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42 degrees, cloudy

Buccaneers

Inactives: QB John Wolford, S Josh Hayes, OT Brandon Walton, DL William Gholston, LB Devin White, CB Carlton Davis and DB Ryan Neal

Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (knee) will give it a go. CB Carlton Davis (groin) and S Ryan Neal (back) are out. DT Vita Vea (toe) was upgraded from doubtful to questionable, joining CB Jamel Dean (ankle, foot), and both will be on the field. LB Devin White (foot, personal) was listed as questionable but won’t play for personal reasons.

Packers

Inactives: WR Samori Toure, RB AJ Dillon, CB Jaire Alexander, S Darnell Savage, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones and WR Christian Watson

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (hamstring) will miss another contest. RB Aaron Jones (knee) is ready, though RB AJ Dillon (thumb) won’t go. WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) carry no injury tags. CB Eric Stokes was activated from IR, and RB Kenyan Drake was elevated from the practice team. LB Quay Walker (shoulder) returns, but CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and S Darnell Savage (shoulder) are not right yet.

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

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, cloudy

Texans

Inactives: WR Nico Collins, LB Blake Cashman, CB Kris Boyd, QB C.J. Stroud, RB Mike Boone, OT George Fant and DL Will Anderson Jr.

Lineup notes: QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) was downgraded to out, and QB Case Keenum will start. WR Nico Collins (calf) didn’t practice all week and is inactive. WR Noah Brown (knee) had a limited practice Friday and will give it a go. TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) worked all week and is ready to return. PK Ka’imi Fairbairn was activated from IR. No. 3 overall pick DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) won’t be out there.

Titans

Inactives: TE Josh Whyle, S Mike Z. Brown, DL Caleb Murphy, LB Trevis Gipson, WR Kyle Philips, DL Jeffery Simmons and QB Malik Willis

Lineup notes: WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (illness) didn’t practice Friday but will be available. QB Will Levis (ankle) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will go. DT Jeffery Simmons (knee) has been ruled out.

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

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, mostly clear, SW 15 mph

Jets

Inactives: OT Carter Warren, QB Brett Rypien, CB Bryce Hall, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DE Carl Lawson, WR Jason Brownlee and OT Max Mitchell

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) had limited practices Thursday and Friday but is out. RBs Breece Hall (ankle) was limited until Friday’s full session, but he’ll play. QB Zach Wilson (knee) practiced all week and will play.

Dolphins

Inactives: OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson, DL Jason Pierre-Paul, WR Tyreek Hill, CB Xavien Howard, SS DeShon Elliott and S Jevon Holland

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) didn’t practice all week and has been ruled out. RB De’Von Achane (toe) graduated to limited work Friday and will give it a whirl. RB Raheem Mostert (knee) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’s fine. RB Darrynton Evans was elevated to the 53-man roster. LT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle) will play through a questionable tag. CB Xavien Howard (hip) and S Jevon Holland (knees) couldn’t get right in time. S DeShon Elliott (concussion) won’t play.

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, cloudy

Chiefs

Inactives: DE Matt Dickerson, DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, CB Joshua X. Williams, RB Isiah Pacheco, DT Neil Farrell and DL Malik Herring

Lineup notes: WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) remains on IR. RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and LT Donovan Smith (neck) are out again. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) practiced Friday and will play. RB Deneric Prince was elevated to the active roster.

Patriots

Inactives: DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, OT Trent Brown, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Kayshon Boutte and RB Rhamondre Stevenson

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out. WR DeVante Parker (knee) is available, but WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) won’t go. WR Demario Douglas (concussion) cleared the protocol and is back. LT Trent Brown (ankle, hand, illness) will miss this one, however.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Giants

Inactives: S Gervarrius Owens, RB Jashaun Corbin, DE Carlos Basham Jr., WR Parris Campbell and OT Evan Neal

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) is back on the field, and WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) also will play. RT Evan Neal (ankle) is inactive, but DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) will dress.

Saints

Inactives: OT Ryan Ramczyk, RB Kendre Miller, DL Isaiah Foskey, LB Monty Rice, CB Cameron Dantzler, QB Jake Haener and WR Chris Olave

Lineup notes: RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is out again. WR Chris Olave (ankle) and RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) won’t be able to go. RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is questionable. QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) will play. Hill had a full practice Friday, and Shaheed was limited.

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

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, 100% chance of rain

Falcons

Inactives: DT David Onyemata, QB Logan Woodside, WR Mack Hollins, TE John FitzPatrick, LB Bud Dupree, OT Kaleb McGary and OG Chris Lindstrom

Lineup notes: RT Kaleb McGary (knee, illness) is out. C Drew Dalman (ankle) will go, but RG Chris Lindstrom (ankle) will not. LT Jake Matthews (knee) and PK Younghoe Koo (illness) are ready despite drawing questionable tags.

Panthers

Inactives: CB D’Shawn Jamison, TE Ian Thomas, OT David Sharpe, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Mike Strachan and DE Eku Leota

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) went on IR and is done for the season, and TE Ian Thomas (ankle) is out. TE Tommy Tremble (hip) had a full session Friday and will play. LB Brian Burns (ankle) is ready, too.

Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73 degrees, mostly cloudy (open-air dome)

Commanders

Inactives: TE Cole Turner, OG Julian Good-Jones, DL James Smith-Williams, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, RB Brian Robinson Jr. and WR Mitchell Tinsley

Lineup notes: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) is out. RB Jonathan Williams was elevated from the practice squad. LB Jamin Davis (shoulder) was placed on IR.

Rams

Inactives: CB Shaun Jolly, DE Ochaun Mathis, DL Desjuan Johnson, WR Tutu Atwell and OT Rob Havenstein

Lineup notes: WR Tutu Atwell (concussion) couldn’t clear the protocol. TE Tyler Higbee (neck) practiced Friday and is good to go. DT Aaron Donald (groin) was added as questionable on Saturday due to tightness but is active.

San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

49ers

Inactives: DL Arik Armstead, TE Ross Dwelley, QB Brandon Allen, OG Spencer Burford, DL Javon Hargrave, RB Elijah Mitchell and LB Oren Burks

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is out. DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) and DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring) are out. LB Dre Greenlaw (hip/ankle) and CB Charvarius Ward (groin) earned questionable designations but will be out there.

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, TE Blake Whiteheart, DE Tyreke Smith, OT Carter O’Donnell and S Qwuantrezz Knight

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (heel) and WR Michael Wilson (neck) are active. QB Kyler Murray (thumb) practiced Friday and will play. S Budda Baker (illness) was added as questionable but will be available.

Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49 degrees, 75% chance of drizzle, SSE 10 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: OT Asim Richards, DL Johnathan Hankins, QB Trey Lance, RB Deuce Vaughn, CB Eric Scott Jr., S Malik Hooker and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: WR Brandin Cooks (illness) didn’t practice Thursday or Friday but will give it a try. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is good to go after a full practice Friday. CB Stephon Gilmore (illness) is active.

Bills

Inactives: DE A.J. Epenesa, OG Alec Anderson, DT Poona Ford and OT Germain Ifedi

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder) practiced all week and will play. TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb, shoulder) was limited all week but will play. S Micah Hyde (neck stinger) has been ruled out.

Sunday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees, 50% chance of drizzle, WNW 14 mph

Ravens

Inactives: C Sam Mustipher, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Malik Cunningham, QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin and CB Damarion Williams

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on IR. S Kyle Hamilton (knee) is active.

Jaguars

Inactives: S Andre Cisco, OT Chandler Brewer, DT Angelo Blackson, CB Tyson Campbell, TE Brenton Strange and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: WR Christian Kirk (abdomen) is out for the season after core surgery. QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) practiced all week and will play. RB Travis Etienne (ribs), RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) and WR Zay Jones (knee) were limited Friday but will play. WR Jamal Agnew was activated from the Reserve/Injured list. Starting LG Ezra Cleveland (knee) and LT Walker Little (hamstring) are active.

Monday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44 degrees, 40% chance of light rain

Eagles

Lineup notes: QB Jalen Hurts (illness) didn’t practice Saturday. He was added as questionable on Sunday but still hopes to start on Monday night. LB Zach Cunningham (knee) was ruled out, and CB Darius Slay (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure and also is out.

Seahawks

Lineup notes: QB Geno Smith (groin) is questionable and should be considered a game-time decision. QB Drew Lock will start again if Smith isn’t available. S Jamal Adams (knee) and CB Devon Witherspoon (hip) are both listed as questionable.

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 15 Saturday Slate

Week 15 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday Slate.

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 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early game: WR Justin Jefferson (active)
Afternoon game:
Night game: WR Josh Reynolds (active)

Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, cloudy

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, WR Jalen Nailor, S Lewis Cine, OT Brian O’Neill, QB Joshua Dobbs and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and RT Brian O’Neill (ankle) were ruled out, while WR Justin Jefferson (chest) is ready to play. QB Joshua Dobbs is a healthy scratch, and QB Nick Mullens will start.

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, C Trey Hill, DT Jay Tufele, LB Joe Bachie and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Boyd (foot, ankle), QB Jake Browning (forearm), and WR Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) fully practiced Thursday and don’t carry injury tags.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Steelers

Inactives: RB Anthony McFarland, CB Darius Rush, DE Isaiahh Loudermilk, LB Blake Martinez, OT Dylan Cook and QB Kenny Pickett

Lineup notes: QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was ruled out, so QB Mitchell Trubisky will make another start. RB Najee Harris (knee), DT Cameron Heyward (groin), LB Alex Highsmith (concussion), WR Diontae Johnson (knee), and LB T.J. Watt (concussion) all practiced in full Thursday and will play.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, LB Isaiah Land, LB Segun Olubi, CB Tony Brown, RB Jonathan Taylor, OT Braden Smith and WR Isaiah McKenzie

Lineup notes: RT Braden Smith (knee) and RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) will not be available.

Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, LB Ben Niemann, S JL Skinner, QB Ben DiNucci, DT Elijah Garcia, TE Nate Adkins and LB Nik Bonitto

Lineup notes: TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) won’t play.

Lions

Inactives: DL Julian Okwara, PK Riley Patterson, WR Antoine Green, CB Steven Gilmore, LB Trevor Nowaske, DE Charles Harris and CB Chase Lucas

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (back) was limited Wednesday and Thursday, which earned him a questionable label, but he is active. LT Taylor Decker (back) and C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) also were deemed questionable, and they, too, are ready to role.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 15

Week 15 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 15 gameday inactives, weather and notes

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Sterling Shepard (active), RB James Conner (active), TE Zach Ertz (active), WR D.J. Moore (active), RB Tony Pollard (active)
Afternoon games: QB Lamar Jackson, RB Javonte Williams
Sunday night: RB Leonard Fournette
Monday night: WR Jarvis Landry, WR Allen Robinson
Tuesday night: WR Tyler Lockett, RB J.D. McKissic, WR Terry McLaurin

Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 28 degrees, mostly cloudy

Panthers

Inactives: CB A.J. Bouye, WR Shi Smith, DE Darryl X. Johnson, OG Deonte Brown, LB Kamal Martin and OL Trent Scott

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) will miss the rest of the season as he was placed on IR. QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) was designated to return from IR, but he’s not expected to play. WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited all week but will play. PK Zane Gonzalez (undisclosed) was injure in warmups and appears unlikely to play.

bills

Inactives: E A.J. Epenesa, WR Emmanuel Sanders and RB Zack Moss

Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced Friday and is good to go. WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is inactive, and RB Zack Moss once again is a healthy scratch.

Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Cardinals

Inactives: QB Trace McSorley, CB Breon Borders, NT Zach Kerr and RB Eno Benjamin

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was placed on IR, while RB Chase Edmonds (ankle) was activated from said injury list. RB James Conner (ankle) was limited Friday and will play. TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) was limited Friday and also will be ready for Week 15.

Lions

Inactives: RB D’Andre Swift, QB David Blough, S Tracy Walker, OL Jonah Jackson, WR Trinity Benson, OT Will Holden and LB Julian Okwara

Lineup notes: RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out again. RB Jamaal Williams (illness) was out while on the COVID-19 list last week, and he’s not going to play again. WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) was limited all week and is questionable but will play.

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

Kickoff Weather: 80 degrees, humid, partly cloudy

Jets

Inactives: DE Shaq Lawson, DE Tim Ward, RB Ty Johnson, OT George Fant, RB La’Mical Perine and DB Isaiah Dunn

Lineup notes: RB Michael Carter (ankle) and TE Tyler Kroft (chest) were activated Saturday from IR. WR Corey Davis (abdomen) was placed on IR and will miss the rest of the season after surgery on a core muscle. WR Elijah Moore is on the COVID list but also has a quad injury that would keep him out regardless. RB Ty Johnson is a healthy scratch.

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Adam Shaheen, CB Trill Williams, S Jevon Holland, DL John Jenkins and S Will Parks

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Phillip Lindsay are on the COVID list and will not play. RB Myles Gaskin and RB Salvon Ahmed just came off Friday and are in line to play.

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, partly cloudy, NNW winds 14 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: WR Simi Fehoko, LB Azur Kamara, CB Nahshon Wright, OT Tyron Smith, QB Will Grier and CB Israel Mukuamu

Lineup notes: TE Blake Jarwin (hip) remains on IR. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced all week and is good to go. RB Tony Pollard (foot) was limited most of the week and will be available.

Giants

Inactives: QB Daniel Jones and OG Ben Bredeson

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (neck) is out once again. WR Kadarius Toney and WR John Ross are on the COVID list and won’t go. WR Sterling Shepard (calf) was limited Friday and is available. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) was limited all week, but he’ll play.

Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 34 degrees, mostly cloudy

Titans

Inactives: DT Larrell Murchison, OG Rodger Saffold, OL Daniel Munyer, CB Jackrabbit Jenkins, LB David Long Jr., DT Teair Tart and LB Joseph Jones

Lineup notes: RB Derrick Henry (foot) and WR A.J. Brown (chest) remain on IR.

Steelers

Inactives: RB Anthony McFarland, LB Buddy Johnson, QB Dwayne Haskins, DL Isaiah Buggs and TE Kevin Rader

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

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, mostly cloudy

Texans

Inactives: S Justin Reid, CB Jimmy Moreland, QB Deshaun Watson and TE Paul Quessenberry

Lineup notes: WR Danny Amendola (knee) was placed on IR after knee surgery. RB Rex Burkhead (hip, quadriceps) was limited Friday and questionable but is available.

Jaguars

Inactives: DE Jordan Smith, CB Nevin Lawson, RB Carlos Hyde, OT Will Richardson, TE Luke Farrell and DT Jay Tufele

Lineup notes: TE Dan Arnold (knee) went on IR and could miss the rest of the season. RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) is out as well. RB James Robinson (heel, knee) made it back to a full practice Friday and is off the report.

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 60 degrees, clear

Bengals

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Tee Higgins (ankle) and QB Joe Burrow (finger) practiced Friday and are good to go.

Broncos

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb) and RB Javonte Williams (knee) are both questionable. They were limited all week. WR Tim Patrick (hand) practiced all week and is off the report.

Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 53 degrees, partly cloudy

Falcons

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Calvin Ridley (personal) remains out as he focuses on mental health. TE Hayden Hurst (illness) missed some practice time this week, but he’s good to go.

49ers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR. RB Elijah Mitchell (concussion, knee) also is out. TE George Kittle (knee) made it back for a full practice Friday and is good to go.

Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 41 degrees, clear, NNW wind 12 mph

Packers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR. RB Aaron Jones (knee, illness) and QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) was limited all week and is questionable.

Ravens

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was out of practice all week and will be a game-time decision. WR Marquise Brown (illness) is questionable. WR Miles Boykin (finger) practiced Friday and is off the report. He may be needed as WR Sammy Watkins (knee, illness) was placed on the COVID-19 list Saturday and won’t play.

Sunday Night Football

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, mostly cloudy

Saints

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Taysom Hill (finger) practiced all week and will play. TE Adam Trautman (knee) is expected to be activated from IR.

Buccaneers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Antonio Brown (ankle) is suspended one more game and will spend it rehabbing his ankle. RB Giovani Bernard (hip) will spend the rest of the season on IR. RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable. He’s expected to play. WR Breshad Perriman was placed on the COVID list and will not play.

Monday Night Football

Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns (5:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 42 degrees, clear SSW wind 12 mph

Raiders

Lineup notes: RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) landed on IR and will likely miss the rest of the season. TE Darren Waller (knee, back) is also out.

Browns

Lineup notes: RB Kareem Hunt (ankle, COVID) and WR Anthony Schwartz (concussion) remain out in Week 15. TE Harrison Bryant (ankle) has been limited in practice and ruled questionable. WR Jarvis Landry, QB Baker Mayfield, QB Case Keenum and TE Austin Hooper are on the COVID list and could be activated Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 33 degrees, clear

Vikings

Lineup notes: RB Alexander Mattison and WR Dede Westbrook are on the COVID list and could be activated Sunday. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) has yet to practice and is in danger of missing the game. RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has fully practiced so far and should play.

Bears

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) hasn’t practiced yet this week. RB David Montgomery (illness), WR Jakeem Grant (illness) and TE Cole Kmet (illness) made it back to practice Thursday. and QB Justin Fields (ribs) practiced Thursday and Friday. WR Allen Robinson is on the COVID list and could be activated Sunday.

Tuesday Night Football

Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (7:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees, mostly cloudy (open-air dome)

Seahawks

Lineup notes: RB Alex Collins and WR Tyler Lockett are on the COVID list and may be activated no later than Monday afternoon. RB Travis Homer (hamstring) and WR DK Metcalf (foot, back) practiced Friday.

Rams

Lineup notes: RB Darrell Henderson and WR Odell Beckham Jr. were activated Saturday from the COVID-19 list, but TE Tyler Higbee remain on the list and may be activated no later than Monday afternoon. CB Jalen Ramsey cleared and is good to go.

Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles (7:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees, partly cloudy

Football Teams

Lineup notes: TE Logan Thomas (knee) will miss the rest of the season on IR. QB Taylor Heinicke, QB Kyle Allen and WR Cam Sims are on the COVID list and may be activated no later than Monday afternoon. RB J.D. McKissic (neck) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) haven’t practiced yet. McKissic exchanged a concussion for a neck injury. WR Terry McLaurin (concussion) was limited Friday but fully practiced Saturday.

Eagles

Lineup notes: RB Jordan Howard (knee), QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) and RB Miles Sanders (ankle) practiced Friday and Saturday.