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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 17

Week 17 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 17 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Malik Nabers (active), WR Davante Adams (active)
Afternoon games: QB Tua Tagovailoa (inactive), WR Jaylen Waddle (inactive), WR Tyreek Hill (active), WR Christian Watson (inactive)
Sunday night:
Monday night:

Early games

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

Kickoff Weather: 52°F, cloudy, calm

Jets

Inactives: CB Jaylin Simpson, PK Anders Carlson, LB Braiden McGregor, DB Kendall Sheffield, CB Qwan’tez Stiggers and CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Lineup notes: WR Davante Adams (hip) and CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) were both questionable but will give it a go. QB Aaron Rodgers (knee) practiced all week and will play.

bills

Inactives: LB Nicholas Morrow, DL Austin X. Johnson, CB Kaiir Elam, OT Tylan Grable, S Lewis Cine, WR Curtis Samuel and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: S Damar Hamlin (ribs) and WR Curtis Samuel (ribs) won’t be out there. S Taylor Rapp (neck) was limited all week but is available. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder, elbow) practiced all week and will play.

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

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Raiders

Inactives: DL Adam Butler, S Christopher Smith II, LB Kana’i Mauga, CB Darnay Holmes, QB Carter Bradley and OG Jordan Meredith

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Saints

Inactives: DT John Ridgeway, RB Alvin Kamara, LB Anfernee Orji, RB Jordan Mims, QB Derek Carr, DT Khristian Boyd and WR Mason Tipton

Lineup notes: C Erik McCoy (elbow) and C/OG Lucas Patrick (knee) were placed on IR. QB Derek Carr (hand) and RB Alvin Kamara (groin) are out. WR Chris Olave (concussion) remains on IR and will not play. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) and TE Juwan Johnson (foot) will play. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire was elevated from the practice squad.

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

Kickoff Weather: 55°F, mostly clear, calm

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, QB Anthony Richardson, LB Isaiah Land, TE Will Mallory and OG Dalton Tucker

Lineup notes: QB Anthony Richardson (back, foot) was downgraded to out, so QB Joe Flacco will return to the lineup. LB E.J. Speed (knee) and LG Quenton Nelson (ankle) will be out there. WR Alec Pierce (concussion) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) had full sessions Friday and will play.

Giants

Inactives: C John Michael Schmitz, DT Cory Durden, QB Tim Boyle, CB Greg Stroman, WR Dee Williams and LB Micah McFadden

Lineup notes: LB Bobby Okereke (back) landed on IR, ending his season. LB Micah McFadden (neck) is out. WR Malik Nabers (toe) is active despite being questionable. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) had limited action Friday but will play. QB Drew Lock will start again.

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62°F, cloudy, SSE 10 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: CB Kemon Hall, OG T.J. Bass, OT Matt Waletzko, LB Tyrus Wheat, RB Deuce Vaughn, DT Justin Rogers and TE Princeton Fant

Lineup notes: WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was placed on IR. LB Eric Kendricks (calf), WR Jalen Tolbert (finger), WR Jalen Brooks (knee), LB Nick Vigil (foot) and SS Donovan Wilson (knee) are all available.

Eagles

Inactives: QB Jalen Hurts, OG Darian Kinnard, LB Nakobe Dean, OG Trevor Keegan, OL Nick Gates, QB Ian Book and RB Will Shipley

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is on IR and out until at least Week 18. QB Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) also is out. LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen) is inactive. QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited Wednesday, but he had full practices the rest of the week and will start.

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, cloudy, SE 11 mph

Panthers

Inactives: QB Jack Plummer, OG Taylor Moton, CB Jaycee Horn, WR Deven Thompkins, S Jordan Fuller and LB Josey Jewell

Lineup notes: RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) went from questionable to IR in a day’s time. RB Raheem Blackshear is expected to start, and Carolina elevated RB Mike Boone from the practice squad. LB Josey Jewell (concussion, quadriceps) is out. CB Jaycee Horn (hip) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) were idle all week and are inactive. WR Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) was limited Thursday and Friday and is questionable. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) and TE Tommy Tremble (shoulder, back) were limited Thursday and Friday but will play. QB Bryce Young (hamstring) practiced all week and will play, too.

Buccaneers

Inactives: S Antoine Winfield Jr., QB Michael Pratt, WR Sterling Shepard, DE Jose Ramirez, TE Cade Otton, OG Royce Newman and LB Shaquil Barrett

Lineup notes: S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), TE Cade Otton (knee) and WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring, foot) are out. WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) and S Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) were activated from IR. S Mike Edwards (illness) practiced Thursday and Friday, and he’s good to go.

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, cloudy, calm

Titans

Inactives: S Amani Hooker, WR Jha’Quan Jackson, OG Dillon Radunz, RB Tony Pollard, OT Nicholas Petit-Frere, PK Nick Folk and LB Otis Reese

Lineup notes: LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring) went on IR to end his season. PK Nick Folk (abdomen) is out, and RB Tony Pollard (ankle) was downgraded on Saturday from questionable to join him. S Amani Hooker (shoulder) also was downgraded to out. WR Tyler Boyd (foot) is available. PK Matthew Wright was signed to the active roster.

Jaguars

Inactives: S Darnell Savage, DE Tyler Lacy, LB Ventrell Miller, OT Walker Little and DE Esezi Otomewo

Lineup notes: TE Evan Engram (shoulder) is on IR. LT Walker Little (ankle) and LB Ventrell Miller (ankle) are out.

Late-afternoon window

Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 59°F, cloudy, SE 13 mph

Dolphins

Inactives: C Andrew Meyer, LB Anthony Walker, WR Jaylen Waddle, QB Tua Tagovailoa, LB Mohamed Kamara, CB Nik Needham and WR Erik Ezukanma

Lineup notes: QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) won’t go, which means QB Tyler Huntley gets the start. WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) also couldn’t get right in time, but WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) and LT Terron Armstead (knee) will play.

Browns

Inactives: DE Ogbo Okoronkwo, QB Jameis Winston, WR Cedric Tillman, CB Chigozie Anusiem and TE David Njoku

Lineup notes: TE David Njoku (knee) and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) are out. Both were limited Friday. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) was limited in practice all week, but he’ll play. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) was limited up until a full session Friday, and he’s good to go.

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Packers

Inactives: OT Andre Dillard, WR Christian Watson, S Evan Williams, CB Omar Brown, LB Quay Walker and CB Jaire Alexander

Lineup notes: CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Quay Walker (ankle) are out. WR Christian Watson (knee) was questionable but isn’t available this week.

Vikings

Inactives: DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, DB Fabian Moreau and OT Walter Rouse

Lineup notes: S Harrison Smith (foot) carries no injury tag after full practices Thursday and Friday. LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring) was activated from IR.

Sunday Night Football

Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 57°F, cloudy, SSE 11 mph

Falcons

Inactives: OT Brandon Parker, DE Brandon Dorlus, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RB Carlos Washington Jr., OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr., WR Casey Washington and CB Kevin King

Lineup notes: WR Drake London (knee) was limited up to Friday, when he had a full session. He’ll play.

Commanders

Inactives: OT Andrew Wylie, CB Marshon Lattimore, QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, S Tyler Owens, LB Jordan Magee and WR Dyami Brown

Lineup notes: RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) and WR Noah Brown (kidney) are on IR. WR Dyami Brown (hamstring), RT Andrew Wylie (groin) and CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) are out. DT Jonathan Allen (pectoral) was activated from IR. WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited Thursday before a full practice Friday, and he’ll play.

Monday Night Football

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51°F, mostly cloudy, calm

Lions

Lineup notes: RB David Montgomery (knee) was ruled out but has yet to be placed on IR. WR Kalif Raymond (foot) also won’t play.

49ers

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) and RB Jordan Mason (ankle) remain on IR. LT Trent Williams (ankle) joined them this week. RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) avoided an injury designation. DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) will play, but LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) is out. S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is good to go, though CB Charvarius Ward (personal) was downgraded to out. LG Aaron Banks (knee) and LT Spencer Burford (calf) won’t play. RT Colton McKivitz (knee) and S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle) are questionable.

Saturday inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 17

Week 17 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday slate.

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 17 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early game: RB J.K. Dobbins (active)
Afternoon game: WR Tee Higgins (active)
Saturday night: RB James Conner (active), RB Trey Benson (inactive)

Early game

Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40°F, foggy, calm

Chargers

Inactives: LB Denzel Perryman, OT Trey Pipkins, QB Easton Stick, OG Jordan McFadden, RB Gus Edwards, DE Justin Eboigbe and TE Hayden Hurst

Lineup notes: RB Gus Edwards (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) are out. RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) was activated from IR and will play. TE Will Dissly (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice and is ready to return despite the questionable tag. TE Hayden Hurst (illness) won’t be available.

Patriots

Inactives: OG Sidy Sow, OG Ben Brown, RB Terrell Jennings, QB Joe Milton III, OG Tyrese Robinson and SS Jabrill Peppers

Lineup notes: C Ben Brown (concussion) is out, and FS Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) was declared inactive. C Cole Strange (knee) and SS Kyle Dugger (ankle, illness) were all limited all week but will play.

Late-afternoon game

Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (4:30 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 57°F, cloudy, calm

Broncos

Inactives: WR David Sills, DT Matt Henningsen, RB Blake Watson, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, OT Frank Crum, LB Levelle Bailey and QB Zach Wilson

Lineup notes: RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) had full practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he’ll play.

Bengals

Inactives: DL Sheldon Rankins, TE Tanner Hudson, OT Andrew Stueber, WR Charlie Jones and DE Sam Hubbard

Lineup notes: DE Sam Hubbard (knee) is out again. WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was a game-time decision but is indeed active. QB Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) was limited all week, but he’ll play. LT Orlando Brown (leg) upgraded to full practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he is ready to return.

Saturday Night Football

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams (8:10 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 55°F, cloudy, calm (open-air dome)

Cardinals

Inactives: S Jammie Robinson, S Joey Blount, TE Travis Vokolek, RB Trey Benson, LB Benton Whitley, LB Milo Eifler and WR Xavier Weaver

Lineup notes: LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and RT Jonah Williams (knee) were placed on IR. PK Matt Prater (knee) is out. RB Trey Benson (ankle) won’t play through his questionable tag, but RB James Conner (knee) is ready to roll. LG Evan Brown (neck) and LB Baron Browning (neck) also were questionable but will give it a whirl.

Rams

Inactives: RB Cody Schrader, QB Stetson Bennett, C Dylan McMahon, WR Tyler Johnson and OT Rob Havenstein

Lineup notes: RT Rob Havenstein (shoulder) couldn’t get right in time.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 17

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 17.

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 17 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: RB James Conner, RB Chuba Hubbard, WR Tee Higgins, RB J.K. Dobbins, TE Will Dissly, WR Christian Watson, QB Anthony Richardson, WR Malik Nabers, WR Chris Olave, QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Jaylen Waddle, WR Tyreek Hill, WR Davante Adams, RB Tony Pollard

ARIZONA CARDINALS – Saturday game
PK Matt Prater (knee) is out. RB Trey Benson (ankle) and RB James Conner (knee) are both questionable after limited work all week. It sounds like Conner is expected to play, and Benson will be a game-time decision. OG Evan Brown (neck) and LB Baron Browning (neck) also are questionable after limited action all week.

ATLANTA FALCONS
WR Drake London (knee) was limited up to Friday, when he had a full session. He’ll play.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Played Wednesday
RB Justice Hill (concussion) was out. 

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Curtis Samuel (ribs), S Taylor Rapp (neck) and S Damar Hamlin (ribs) are all questionable after limited work all week. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder, elbow) practiced all week and will play.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
LB Josey Jewell (concussion, quadriceps) is out. CB Jaycee Horn (hip) and OT Taylor Moton (knee) were idle all week and are doubtful. RB Chuba Hubbard (knee) sat Wednesday and was limited the rest of the week. He’s questionable. WR Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) was limited Thursday and Friday and is questionable. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) and TE Tommy Tremble (shoulder, back) were limited Thursday and Friday but will play. QB Bryce Young (hamstring) practiced all week and will play, too.

CHICAGO BEARS – Played Thursday
C Ryan Bates (concussion) went on IR for the rest of the season. LG Teven Jenkins (calf) was out.

CINCINNATI BENGALS – Saturday game
DE Sam Hubbard (knee) is out again. WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) is questionable after limited work all week. QB Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) was limited all week, but he’ll play. LT Orlando Brown (leg) upgraded to full practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he is poised to return.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 
RB Nick Chubb (foot) had his season end on IR again with a broken foot. TE David Njoku (knee) and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) are out. Both were limited Friday. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) was limited in practice all week, but he’ll play. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) was limited up until a full session Friday, and he’s good to go.

DALLAS COWBOYS
WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) is out. LB Eric Kendricks (calf), WR Jalen Tolbert (finger) and WR Jalen Brooks (knee), LB Nick Vigil (foot) and SS Donovan Wilson (knee) are all questionable after limited work Friday.

DENVER BRONCOS – Saturday game
RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) had full practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he’ll play.

DETROIT LIONS – Monday night
RB David Montgomery (knee) has yet to log a practice this week.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Quay Walker (ankle) are out. WR Christian Watson (knee) is questionable after sitting out all week.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Played Wednesday
WR Tank Dell (knee) landed on IR after a significant knee injury. OG Juice Scruggs (foot) was out.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
LB E.J. Speed (knee), OG Quenton Nelson (ankle) and QB Anthony Richardson (back, foot) are all questionable. Speed had a full practice Friday; Nelson was limited, and Richardson was idle. WR Alec Pierce (concussion) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) had full sessions Friday and will play.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
TE Evan Engram (shoulder) is on IR. OT Walker Little (ankle) and LB Ventrell Miller (ankle) are out.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Played Wednesday
OT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) and DT Chris Jones (calf) were out.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Saturday game
RB Gus Edwards (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) are out. RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) and TE Will Dissly (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice, and they look ready to return despite the questionable tag. TE Hayden Hurst (illness) was out Thursday, and he’s questionable.

LOS ANGELES RAMS – Saturday game
OT Rob Havenstein (shoulder) didn’t practice Thursday and is questionable.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
WR Jaylen Waddle (knee), QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip),  WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) and LT Terron Armstead (knee) are all questionable after limited work Friday.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
S Harrison Smith (foot) carries no injury tag after full practices Thursday and Friday.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – Saturday game
OG Cole Strange (knee), FS Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) and SS Kyle Dugger (ankle, illness) were all limited all week and are questionable. 

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
QB Derek Carr (hand) and RB Alvin Kamara (groin) are out. WR Chris Olave (concussion) remains on IR and has been a full participant in practice all week. He’s questionable. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) is questionable as well after limited work this week. TE Juwan Johnson (foot) had a full practice Friday and will play.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
LB Bobby Okereke (back) landed on IR, ending his season. LB Micah McFadden (neck) is out. WR Malik Nabers (toe) is questionable after limited work Friday. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) had limited action Friday but will play. 

NEW YORK JETS 
WR Davante Adams (hip) and CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) are both questionable. They were limited Friday. QB Aaron Rodgers (knee) practiced all week and will play.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is on IR and out until at least Week 18. QB Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) also is out. LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen) is doubtful after limited work Friday. QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited Wednesday, but he had full practices the rest of the week and will play.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Monday night
RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) and RB Jordan Mason (ankle) remain on IR. LT Trent Williams (ankle) joined them this week. RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) has had limited work Thursday and Friday. DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) has had full practices, but LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) has been idle. S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) has been a full-go thus far.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Played Thursday
RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle) went on IR with an ankle sprain.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), TE Cade Otton (knee) and WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring, foot) are out. LB K.J Britt (ankle), WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) and S Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) are questionable despite full practices Friday. S Mike Edwards (illness) practiced Thursday and Friday, and he’s good to go.

TENNESSEE TITANS
LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring) went on IR to end his season. PK Nick Folk (abdomen) is out. WR Tyler Boyd (foot) and RB Tony Pollard (ankle) are questionable but didn’t practice all week.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 
RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) and WR Noah Brown (kidney) are on IR. WR Dyami Brown (hamstring), OT Andrew Wylie (groin) and CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) are out. DT Jonathan Allen (pectoral) had a full practice all week but remains questionable. WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited Thursday before a full practice Friday, and he’ll play.

Christmas Day inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 17

Week 17 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Christmas slate.

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 17 Christmas Day inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games:
Afternoon games: WR Zay Flowers (active)

Early game

Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 41°F, cloudy, calm

Chiefs

Inactives: OT D.J. Humphries, DL Malik Herring, OT Ethan Driskell, OG C.J. Hanson, LB Josh Uche, CB Chamarri Conner and DL Chris Jones

Lineup notes: LT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) is out. RT Jawaan Taylor (knee) will play through a questionable tag, but DT Chris Jones (calf) is indeed inactive. QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) both avoided injury designations.

Steelers

Inactives: WR Ben Skowronek, DE Dean Lowry, CB Joey Porter Jr., QB Justin Fields and LB Preston Smith

Lineup notes: CB Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and WR Ben Skowronek (hip) are out, but the Steelers have WR George Pickens (hamstring), CB Donte Jackson (back), and SS DeShon Elliott (hamstring) returning from absences.

Late-afternoon window

Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans (4:30 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 70°F, 24% chance of rain (retractable-roof dome)

Ravens

Inactives: DE Adisa Isaac, RB Justice Hill, WR Nelson Agholor, C Nick Samac, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis and S Marcus Williams

Lineup notes: WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) and RB Justice Hill (concussion) won’t be available. WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) will play after being deemed questionable. WR Anthony Miller was elevated from the practice squad.

Texans

Inactives: OG Shaq Mason, DL Jerry Hughes, LB Devin White, WR Diontae Johnson, DT Folorunso Fatukasi and OG Juice Scruggs

Lineup notes: WR Tank Dell (knee) was placed on IR after a devastating injury suffered in Week 16. OG Shaq Mason (knee) and C Juice Scruggs (foot) won’t play. WR John Metchie III (shoulder) fully practiced and will play.

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 17

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 17 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Lamar Jackson @HOU Justin Jefferson GB
Josh Allen NYJ Mike Evans CAR
GREAT STARTS Opp Terry McLaurin ATL
Jordan Love @MIN GREAT STARTS Opp
Jayden Daniels ATL Ja’Marr Chase DEN
SOLID STARTERS Opp Nico Collins BAL
Tua Tagovailoa @CLE Adam Thielen @TB
Jared Goff @SF Davante Adams @BUF
Patrick Mahomes @PIT Amon-Ra St. Brown @SF
Baker Mayfield CAR SOLID STARTERS Opp
Caleb Williams SEA DeVonta Smith DAL
Brock Purdy DET Zay Flowers @HOU
Bo Nix @CIN Darnell Mooney @WAS
Sam Darnold GB CeeDee Lamb @PHI
Joe Burrow DEN Jordan Addison GB
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Malik Nabers IND
Matthew Stafford ARI Garrett Wilson @BUF
Aaron Rodgers @BUF Deebo Samuel DET
Geno Smith @CHI Ladd McConkey @NE
C.J. Stroud BAL A.J. Brown DAL
Justin Herbert @NE J. Smith-Njigba @CHI
Bryce Young @TB Jayden Reed @MIN
Anthony Richardson @NYG Brian Thomas Jr. TEN
Kyler Murray @LAR Tyreek Hill @CLE
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Jakobi Meyers @NO
Mason Rudolph @JAC Keenan Allen SEA
Drake Maye LAC Courtland Sutton @CIN
Russell Wilson KC Tee Higgins DEN
Cooper Rush @PHI Puka Nacua ARI
D. Thompson-Robinson MIA DJ Moore SEA
Aidan O’Connell @NO Calvin Ridley @JAC
M. Penix Jr. @WAS FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Jalen Hurts DAL George Pickens KC
Mac Jones TEN N. Westbrook-Ikhine @JAC
Kenny Pickett DAL Jalen Tolbert @PHI
Spencer Rattler LVR Xavier Worthy @PIT
Drew Lock IND Romeo Doubs @MIN
RUNNING BACKS Jalen McMillan CAR
BEST BETS Opp Drake London @WAS
Kyren Williams ARI Jameson Williams @SF
Bucky Irving CAR Marquise Brown @PIT
Jonathan Taylor @NYG DK Metcalf @CHI
GREAT STARTS Opp Jerry Jeudy MIA
James Cook NYJ Michael Pittman Jr. @NYG
Jahmyr Gibbs @SF Josh Downs @NYG
Chase Brown DEN Calvin Austin KC
SOLID STARTERS Opp Amari Cooper NYJ
Tyrone Tracy Jr. IND DeMario Douglas LAC
Tony Pollard @JAC Jauan Jennings DET
Zach Charbonnet @CHI Khalil Shakir NYJ
Derrick Henry @HOU Marvin Harrison Jr. @LAR
Aaron Jones GB Cooper Kupp ARI
Bijan Robinson @WAS DeAndre Hopkins @PIT
Breece Hall @BUF Rashod Bateman @HOU
Saquon Barkley DAL Quentin Johnston @NE
Josh Jacobs @MIN SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
De’Von Achane @CLE Alec Pierce @NYG
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Cedric Tillman MIA
Tyjae Spears @JAC Xavier Legette @TB
Kendre Miller LVR John Metchie BAL
Alexander Mattison @NO M. Valdes-Scantling LVR
Chuba Hubbard @TB Jaylen Waddle @CLE
Rachaad White CAR P. Washington TEN
Kareem Hunt @PIT Keon Coleman NYJ
Javonte Williams @CIN Jalen Coker @TB
Travis Etienne TEN Dyami Brown ATL
Jerome Ford MIA Andrei Iosivas DEN
Gus Edwards @NE Rome Odunze SEA
Ameer Abdullah @NO Michael Wilson @LAR
D’Andre Swift SEA C. Watson @MIN
Brian Robinson Jr. ATL S. Shepard CAR
Tank Bigsby TEN Marvin Mims @CIN
Joe Mixon BAL Devaughn Vele @CIN
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp D. Wicks @MIN
Devin Singletary IND DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Isiah Pacheco @PIT GREAT STARTS Opp
Patrick Taylor DET Dolphins @CLE
Tyler Allgeier @WAS Colts @NYG
Audric Estime @CIN Bills NYJ
Kimani Vidal @NE SOLID STARTERS Opp
Alvin Kamara LVR Chiefs @PIT
James Conner @LAR Eagles DAL
Kenneth Walker III @CHI Saints LVR
Jaleel McLaughlin @CIN Raiders @NO
Trey Benson @LAR Commanders ATL
Isaac Guerendo DET Buccaneers CAR
R. Stevenson LAC Chargers @NE
Jaylen Warren KC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Rico Dowdle @PHI Bengals DEN
Najee Harris KC Browns MIA
TIGHT ENDS Packers @MIN
BEST BETS Opp Ravens @HOU
Trey McBride @LAR Titans @JAC
GREAT STARTS Opp Seahawks @CHI
Mark Andrews @HOU Cowboys @PHI
Travis Kelce @PIT Vikings GB
SOLID STARTERS Opp Steelers KC
David Njoku MIA Bears SEA
Sam LaPorta @SF Jaguars TEN
Jake Ferguson @PHI SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Zach Ertz ATL Falcons @WAS
Brock Bowers @NO Cardinals @LAR
C. Okonkwo @JAC Giants IND
George Kittle DET Jets @BUF
Jonnu Smith @CLE Patriots LAC
Pat Freiermuth KC 49ers DET
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Rams ARI
T.J. Hockenson GB Lions @SF
Tommy Tremble @TB Broncos @CIN
Isaiah Likely @HOU Panthers @TB
Tyler Higbee ARI Texans BAL
Hunter Henry LAC
Dalton Kincaid NYJ
Brenton Strange TEN
Mike Gesicki DEN
Noah Gray @PIT
Dalton Schultz BAL
Foster Moreau LVR
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Noah Fant @CHI
Juwan Johnson LVR
Kyle Pitts @WAS
Will Dissly @NE
Cade Otton CAR
Cole Kmet SEA
Austin Hooper LAC
Stone Smartt @NE
Nate Adkins @CIN

Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 17

Week 17 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 17 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: QB Kyler Murray (active), TE Cole Kmet (active), RB Josh Jacobs (inactive), WR Puka Nacua (active), RB Raheem Mostert (inactive), WR Zay Flowers (active), TE Hunter Henry (inactive), RB Alvin Kamara (active), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (active)
Afternoon games: WR DK Metcalf (active), RB Kenneth Walker III (active), WR Jerry Jeudy (active), WR Ja’Marr Chase (active)
Sunday night: WR Jordan Addison (active)

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

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: RB JaMycal Hasty, DT Sam Roberts, OT Trent Brown, TE Hunter Henry, WR Kayshon Boutte, SS Jabrill Peppers and QB Nathan Rourke

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) went on IR, and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) joined him on Saturday. TE Hunter Henry (knee) will miss another game, and LT Trent Brown joins him as an apparent healthy scratch after being cleared of an early-week illness. CB Jonathan Jones (knee) and S Kyle Dugger (illness) are active. S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) went on IR.

Bills

Inactives: OG Alec Anderson, CB Kaiir Elam, S Damar Hamlin, DL Linval Joseph and LB Von Miller

Lineup notes: S Micah Hyde (neck) didn’t garner an injury tag and will be back on the field. EDGE Von Miller is a healthy scratch.

Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 36°F, cloudy, WNW 10 mph

Falcons

Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, DE Joe Gaziano, OT John Leglue, DT Tommy Togiai, TE John FitzPatrick and OG Jovaughn Gwyn

Lineup notes: RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is ready to roll.

Bears

Inactives: LB DeMarquis Gates, QB Nathan Peterman, S Quindell Johnson, RB D’Onta Foreman, OT Ja’Tyre Carter and WR Darnell Mooney

Lineup notes: WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out. TE Cole Kmet (knee) and C Lucas Patrick (knee) will be out there. RB D’Onta Foreman will not be available.

Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 34°F, cloudy, W 11 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Raiders

Inactives: C Hroniss Grasu, RB Josh Jacobs, DB Tyler Hall, TE Zach Gentry, QB Brian Hoyer, DL Byron X. Young and TE Michael Mayer

Lineup notes: RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is inactive after sitting out all week. TE Michael Mayer (toe) also will not play again.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, OG Jack Anderson, LB Cameron McGrone, DB Henry Black, RB Zack Moss and DB Kenny Moore II

Lineup notes: RB Zack Moss (forearm) is out. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) and RT Braden Smith (knee) are ready to roll. CB Kenny Moore (back) couldn’t get ready in time.

Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 39°F, cloudy

Rams

Inactives: OT Alaric Jackson, CB Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, DE Ochaun Mathis, DE Earnest Brown and RB Zach Evans

Lineup notes: WR Puka Nacua (hip) is active after sitting out Friday.

Giants

Inactives: S Gervarrius Owens, OG Sean Harlow, DL Timmy Horne, LB Benton Whitley, WR Dennis Houston, CB Deonte Banks and WR Parris Campbell

Lineup notes: RT Evan Neal (ankle) went on IR. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) is ready after limited work Friday. RB Saquon Barkley (elbow) and TE Darren Waller (knee) practiced Friday and will go. PK Mason Crosby was elevated to the 53-man roster.

Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42°F, cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Dennis Daley, LB Trevor Nowaske, TE Blake Whiteheart, DE Cameron Thomas, OT Carter O’Donnell and S Qwuantrezz Knight

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. QB Kyler Murray (illness) is active after limited work and a questionable designation on Friday.

Eagles

Inactives: DT Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Bradley Roby, QB Tanner McKee, OT Tyler Steen, LB Zach Cunningham and CB Darius Slay

Lineup notes: LG Landon Dickerson (thumb) practiced all week and is good to go. LB Zach Cunningham (knee) downgraded on Saturday from questionable to doubtful and won’t be out there. CB Darius Slay (knee) also will not play.

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, mostly clear

Saints

Inactives: RB Kendre Miller, DL Isaiah Foskey, LB Monty Rice, CB Cameron Dantzler, QB Jake Haener and CB Lonnie Johnson

Lineup notes: RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) went on IR. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) was questionable but will play. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is not available. WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited Friday but will be able to play.

Buccaneers

Inactives: LB Shaquil Barrett, DT Deadrin Senat, OT Brandon Walton, TE Ko Kieft, CB Carlton Davis, LB JJ Russell and QB John Wolford

Lineup notes: LB Shaq Barrett (groin) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion protocol) have been ruled out.

San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 44°F, partly cloudy

49ers

Inactives: DL Arik Armstead, QB Brandon Allen, LB Jalen Graham, WR Jauan Jennings, OG Jaylon X. Moore, S Ji’Ayir Brown and TE Ross Dwelley

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (neck), LT Trent Williams (groin) and QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) practiced Friday and will go. DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) won’t be out there.

Commanders

Inactives: QB Jacoby Brissett, TE Cole Turner, DE Jalen Harris, OG Andrew Wylie, CB Kendall Fuller, CB Benjamin St-Juste and WR Mitchell Tinsley

Lineup notes: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) was placed on IR. QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) popped up as questionable Friday after limited work, and QB Sam Howell will start. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) carries no injury designation after limited work all week. Washington placed LT Charles Leno (calf) placed and C Tyler Larsen (knee) were placed on IR.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 58°F, clear

Panthers

Inactives: CB CJ Henderson, OT Ricky Lee, OT Ilm Manning, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Mike Strachan, CB Troy Hill and DT Chris Wormley

Lineup notes: LT Ikem Ekwonu (foot) is active after limited practices Thursday and Friday. RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), RB Miles Sanders (toe) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) are expected to go. CB Troy Hill (concussion) was ruled out, but CB Jaycee Horn (toe) is active despite being listed as questionable.

Jaguars

Inactives: DT Angelo Blackson, OG Cole Van Lanen, QB Trevor Lawrence, LB Yasir Abdullah and WR Zay Jones

Lineup notes: QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out. QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder) practiced all week and will start. WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) is inactive, whereas LT Cam Robinson (knee) was activated from IR. OT Walker Little (hamstring) had limited work Friday but is good to go.

Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45°F, partly cloudy

Dolphins

Inactives: RB Raheem Mostert, DL Emmanuel Ogbah, OT Robert Hunt, QB Skylar Thompson, WR Jaylen Waddle and TE Tyler Kroft

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) is out. RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) won’t go, but RT Austin Jackson (oblique) is ready. RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) couldn’t get right in time. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb, quadriceps) and RB De’Von Achane (toe) had a full session Friday and will play. CB Xavien Howard (hip/thumb), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), and S Jevon Holland (knees) were questionable but are active.

Ravens

Inactives: OG Kevin Zeitler, CB Brandon Stephens, S Kyle Hamilton, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Malik Cunningham, QB Josh Johnson and CB Damarion Williams

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) and RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) will end the season on IR. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is active after being a game-time decision. RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) and S Kyle Hamilton (knee) can’t go.

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

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, clear

Titans

Inactives: CB Tre Avery, OG Calvin Throckmorton, LB Trevis Gipson, DT Quinton Bohanna, TE Trevon Wesco, WR Kyle Philips and QB Malik Willis

Lineup notes: QB Will Levis (ankle) practiced Friday and will start.

Texans

Inactives: TE Andrew Beck, QB Case Keenum, DL Maliek Collins, LB Jonathan Greenard and OT Joshua Jones

Lineup notes: QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), WR Nico Collins (calf), WR Noah Brown (knee) and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) practiced Friday and will play. DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (ankle) are active.

Late afternoon games

Pittsburgh Steelers at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 47°F, cloudy

Steelers

Inactives: CB Darius Rush, DL DeMarvin Leal, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Elandon Roberts, S Trenton Thompson and QB Kenny Pickett

Lineup notes: QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is out, and QB Mason Rudolph will start. RB Najee Harris (knee) will play after a full practice Friday. LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), and S Trenton Thompson (neck) were ruled out.

Seahawks

Inactives: CB Kelvin Joseph, OT Raiqwon O’Neal, RB Kenny McIntosh, OT Jason Peters, DL Mario Edwards Jr., OG McClendon Curtis and LB Jordyn Brooks

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) and WR DK Metcalf (back) are active. TE Noah Fant (knee) and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (knee) had full practices Friday and will go. S Jamal Adams (knee) was placed on injured reserve. LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) isn’t ready, but CB Devon Witherspoon (hip) will be out there.

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

Kickoff Weather: 37°F, cloudy

Chargers

Inactives: WR Keenan Allen, LB Kenneth Murray, DL Nick Williams, TE Donald Parham, WR Joshua Palmer, OG Zion Johnson and S JT Woods

Lineup notes: LB Joey Bosa (foot), WR Keenan Allen (heel) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) are out. LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) had a full practice Friday and will play. LG Zion Johnson (neck) won’t be available.

Broncos

Inactives: WR Marvin Mims, C Alex Forsyth, LB Baron Browning, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, DT Elijah Garcia and WR Courtland Sutton

Lineup notes: TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) are out. WR Jerry Jeudy (illness) will tough it out, whereas WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) couldn’t get healthy enough in time. WR Phillip Dorsett was elevated to the active roster. QB Russell Wilson was benched for QB Jarrett Stidham.

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 33°F, cloudy, NNW 10 mph

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, DT Travis Bell, CB Jalen Davis, C Trey Hill and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) is active. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited Friday, but he carries no injury designation. CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) was activated from injured reserve.

Chiefs

Inactives: DL Malik Herring, DE B.J. Thompson, OT Donovan Smith, DT Neil Farrell, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, WR Kadarius Toney and CB Nic Jones

Lineup notes: WR Skyy Moore (knee) and now RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) are on IR. LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) are out. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) won’t be out there, either, but RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) is good to go. WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) came off IR and was removed from the injury report on Saturday. RB Keaontay Ingram was elevated from the practice squad. CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) will give it a whirl.

Sunday Night Football

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Packers

Inactives: LB De’Vondre Campbell, WR Dontayvion Wicks, DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones and WR Christian Watson

Lineup notes: CB Jaire Alexander was suspended by the team for one game. LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck) and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) are inactive. WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) also won’t be available. RB AJ Dillon (thumb), RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger), WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) were limited Friday but are good to go.

Vikings

Inactives: OG Chris Reed, WR Jalen Nailor, DT Jaquelin Roy, CB Theo Jackson, OT Hakeem Adeniji, CB Byron Murphy and QB Joshua Dobbs

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Jordan Addison (ankle) overcame a questionable listing and will be out there. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) had a full session Friday and will play as a reserve.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 17

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 17.

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 17 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: QB Kyler Murray, TE Cole Kmet, WR Ja’Marr Chase, RB Isiah Pacheco, WR Jordan Addison, RB Josh Jacobs, WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Puka Nacua, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Zay Flowers, TE Hunter Henry, RB Alvin Kamara, RB Kenneth Walker III, WR DK Metcalf

ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. QB Kyler Murray (illness) is questionable after limited work Friday.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is questionable again after limited work Friday.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
TE Mark Andrews (ankle) and RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remain on IR. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is questionable after a limited session Friday. RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) is questionable after a full session Friday.

BUFFALO BILLS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
LT Ikem Ekwonu (foot) is questionable after limited practices Thursday and Friday. RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), RB Miles Sanders (toe) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) are expected to go.

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out. TE Cole Kmet (knee) is questionable but upgraded to limited work Friday. C Lucas Patrick (knee) is questionable after limited work Friday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited Friday, but he carries no injury designation.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Played Thursday
WR Amari Cooper (heel) was out.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Saturday night
RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is out. LT Tyron Smith (back) is questionable after limited work Thursday.

DENVER BRONCOS 
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) are out. WR Jerry Jeudy (illness) and WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) are questionable. Neither practiced Friday.

DETROIT LIONS – Saturday night
LT Taylor Decker (groin) will play after a full practice Thursday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) are doubtful. Musgrave was limited all week, and Watson didn’t practice. WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) is questionable but didn’t practice all week. RB AJ Dillon (thumb), RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger), WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) were limited Friday but are good to go.

HOUSTON TEXANS
QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), WR Nico Collins (calf), WR Noah Brown (knee) and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
RB Zack Moss (forearm) is out. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) is questionable but had full sessions Thursday and Friday. RT Braden Smith (knee) is questionable but practiced all week.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out. QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder) practiced all week and will start. WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (knee) are questionable. LT Walker Little (hamstring) had limited work Friday but is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
WR Skyy Moore (knee) and now RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) are on IR.  LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) are out. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) are questionable. CEH didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, but Pacheco had limited work Friday. WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) came off IR and is questionable.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is doubtful after sitting out all week.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
EDGE Joey Bosa (foot), WR Keenan Allen (heel) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) are out. LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) had a full practice Friday and will play.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Puka Nacua (hip) is questionable after sitting out Friday.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) is out. RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) is doubtful. RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) is questionable but upgraded to limited work Friday. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb, quadriceps) and RB De’Von Achane (toe) had a full session Friday and will play.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Jordan Addison (ankle) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) had a full session Friday and will play.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) went on IR and is done for the season. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) is out again. TE Hunter Henry (knee) is questionable after limited work all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) is out. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) didn’t practice Friday and is questionable. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is questionable as well after limited work all week. WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited Friday but will be able to play.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) is questionable after limited work Friday. RB Saquon Barkley (elbow) and TE Darren Waller (knee) practiced Friday and will go.

NEW YORK JETS – Played Thursday
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) and QB Zach Wilson (concussion) remain out.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
LG Landon Dickerson (thumb) practiced all week and is good to go.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is questionable after limited sessions all week. RB Najee Harris (knee) will play after a full practice Friday.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (neck), LT Trent Williams (groin) and QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) practiced Friday and will go.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) and WR DK Metcalf (back) are questionable. Walker was limited Friday, but Metcalf was out. TE Noah Fant (knee) and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (knee) had full practices Friday and will go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

TENNESSEE TITANS
QB Will Levis (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) was placed on IR. QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) popped up as questionable Friday after limited work. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) carries no injury designation after limited work all week.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 17 championship

Check out these starts and sits for Week 17.

The fantasy football season comes to a close for the majority of leagues this week, which means managers have just one more weekend of making start/sit decisions in their lineups.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11), or check out our start/bench list for Week 17:

The best fantasy football gamble of Week 17

There’s sneaky value to be found in this versatile wideout.

Every week, at least one player becomes my fascination of whether he’s worthy of a fantasy football start as a streamer. The decision can be a mental wrestling match, but for the purpose of brevity, only one player can be chosen as my favorite fantasy football gamble of the week.

The players chosen in this series are meant to be fliers for fantasy owners in desperate situations or those willing to take an intentional risk. No player is intended to be a lineup lock for guaranteed results, hence the name of the series.

The best fantasy football gamble for Week 17

Tracking my 2023 predictions: 7-9-0
All-time record: 26-40-3 (39.9%)

Win: Player produces ≥ 75% of projected fantasy points
Loss: Player produces >75% of projected fantasy points
Tie: Player is ejected, leaves with an injury, or is ruled out after publishing

This year, we’ll also track the accuracy on a percentage basis to show relative results, since sometimes calling a player a loss doesn’t actually hurt gamers. An example would be if a projection narrowly falls short of the 75 percent threshold, the player is still of use in a lineup.

Wk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
% 55 74 41 20 150 66 16 25 88 121 138 80 87 64% 48% 95%
Grade E C F- F- A+ D F- F- B+ A+ A+ B- B+ D F A

As they say in golf, there are no pictures on the scorecard. The Week 16 selection of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens was a solid win for this article’s purposes, but it didn’t play out as foreseen. Mullens threw for 123 more yards than projected, which helped buoy his value after coming one TD pass short and tossing three more picks than forecasted. His strong fantasy day was good enough for QB9 overall in the fantasy divisional round, presuming your league doesn’t overly penalize for gifting the ball to the opposing team.

This week, we head to the East Coast and put faith in one of the game’s most erratic wide receivers going against a name-brand defense that alone might deter otherwise intrigued gamers.

Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel vs. San Francisco 49ers

The inspiration behind playing Samuel really isn’t based much on what he has done but more so the extenuating circumstances around him. Washington moves on to veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett as the starter after he made relief appearances for a struggling Sam Howell each of the last two games. (12/29 update: Brissett suffered a hamstring injury and is questionable, but Samuel’s recommendation still stands with either quarterback. It’s slightly safer with Brissett, however.) Typically more of a game manager, Brissett is still capable of spinning it but offers more appeal for his ability to diagnose defenses and get through his progressions. Samuel is a primary checkdown read on many plays, and he also will get his number dialed up for manufactured touches.

Samuel has posted three double-digit PPR showings in the last four games, although Week 16’s was a flop with just three points to his credit vs. the toughest fantasy defense of his position. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying as he was targeted six times and rushed the ball on four plays. The prior week, vs. the Los Angeles Rams, this former Carolina Panther went for a 5-41-2 line through the air, and the second touchdown came from Brissett’s hand.

Prior to that recent four-game stretch, Samuel was utterly useless in fantasy, topping out at 6.5 points in PPR scoring over the previous month of play. Earlier in the year, his streakiness was on full display with Samuel going for 11 or more points in four of the first six outings.

So we’ve established most of the risk here comes from Samuel himself, but there’s also the factor of his opponent. The 49ers instill fear in many fantasy owners who blindly take name value into consideration.

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Make no mistake, this isn’t a knee-jerk reaction to the San Francisco’s defense getting thumped last week by Baltimore, but some of this recommendation is actually nod to how the Niners should respond on offense rather than defense. You can be sure the 49ers will be looking to run up the score a week after Brock Purdy tossed four interceptions. That is a recipe to force Washington to hoist the rock all day long, which will benefit Samuel, especially if San Francisco blankets Terry McLaurin.

In the last five weeks, the position has averaged the 14th-most catches per game, resulting in four touchdowns at the 20th-highest rate. The 128.4 yards allowed, on average, checks in as the ninth fewest. On the year, the position has fared much better. WRs have posted 13 receiving scores in 15 games, and 19 players have tallied at least 10 PPR points.

It’s unlikely the injury-ravaged Washington backfield will do much on the ground, and we could see Samuel be called upon to act as a short-area extension of the running game to help eliminate a lot of third-and-long scenarios. Plus, there’s always the potential bonus if Washington utilizes Samuel as an occasional rusher.

What is the expected baseline here to consider starting Samuel a success? Something in the neighborhood of WR3 returns should make the juice worth the squeeze, but there’s upside for more if Washington has to pass north of 40 times.

My projection: 8 targets, 5 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD, 1 rush, 4 yards (17.7 PPR points)

Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 17 free-agent forecast

Check out the top waiver wire targets in fantasy football for Week 17.

The majority of fantasy football leagues come to an end this week. It has been a long and grueling process to the point, and most of us have been left with disappointment with championship week upon us.

However, there are still plenty of vital matchups taking place, and the waiver wire should be a busy marketplace in Week 17 after the events that unfolded on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Before we get to it, I’d like to thank you for sticking with us all season. We wouldn’t be here without the readers, and even though the suggestions haven’t always worked out, we’re appreciative of the time you’ve spent with us this season.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Because it’s Week 17, there is no need for stashing players so we’ll only look at the top streaming options for the upcoming week along with the top waiver adds.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.