What should you start with? Who should you sit next to? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactive lists.
Official Sunday inactives should begin arriving approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff time: approximately 11:30 AM ET for early games and 2:30 PM ET for late-afternoon games.
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What are we looking forward to?
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Kyle Pitts Sr.., TE, ATL (Knee): Although he was limited in practice throughout the week, all signs point to Pitts finishing the season on the field. If the Falcons win, Carolina advances to the playoffs. If not, Tampa Bay advances.
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drake londonWR, ATL (Knee): London is expected to play, as it is also doubtful darnell mooney (Knee). David Sills V There will be some additional looks if another receiver fumbles.
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dontevian wicksWR, GB (Concussion): The Packers were already planning on resting several starters, so Wicks is unlikely to suit up. clayton tune will start at quarterback for jordan loveRB josh jacobs Not expected to play much, if at all.
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Nico CollinsWR, HOU (team decision): This seems to be another matter Teams headed to the postseason are resting their starters. Collins is expected to announce Inactive Early Sunday morning, Xavier Hutchinson And Jaelyn Noel Get a little fantasy value.
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philip riversQB, IND (head into the sunset…again): After the Colts were eliminated from playoff contention, riley leonard Will start in week 18. Still, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Rivers get some photos as some sort of formal farewell.
rejected before sunday
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Marvin Harrison Jr.., WR, ARI (Heel): Michael WilsonThe quest for a 1,000-yard season is within reach.
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Rashod BatemanWR, BAL (disease): If the Ravens win, Bateman is likely to be available for the playoffs. However, he will miss Sunday night’s must-win season finale. devontez walker And tylan wallace Some may be capable of astonishing bravery.
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Harold Fannin Jr..,TE,CLE (Waist): David Njoku (knee) is also going to sit out the finale except by choice blake whiteheart To get some unexpected play time.
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javonte williamsRB, DAL (shoulder): malik davis (calf) is also out, meaning jaden blue A potential super-sleeper is in line for Week 18 status.
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Omarion HamptonRB, LAC (Ankle): Like the QB he is also getting some rest Justin Herbert (Hand). trey lance Will start at quarterback.
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geno smithQB, LV (Ankle): kenny pickett, aidan o’connellBoth, Is this how the Pete Carroll era ended in Las Vegas, Is anyone surprised,
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Aaron Jones Sr.., RB, MIN(HIP): Jordan Mason (ankle) was not on the team’s final injury report and should handle lead-back duties.
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TJ Hockensonte, min (shoulder): josh oliver Will start in week 18. We may have already seen Hockenson’s last game as a Viking.
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Alvin KamaraRB, NO (knee): once again, audric esteem Will be the team’s top RB option.
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Chris OlaveWR,NO (disease): moreover, mason tipton Was placed on IR except for (groin) Dante Pettis, kevin austin jrAnd Samori Touré To hold down the proverbial fort.
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Theo JohnsonTE, NYG (disease): Daniel Bellinger Will replace Johnson once again under the weather.
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van’dale robinsonWR, NYG (ribs): With the receiver landing on IR, darius slayton And Isaiah Hodgins will be in jackson dartSightseeing places.
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Breece HallRB, NYJ (knee): Isaiah Davis (concussion) is also out of action, being kene nwangwu And Khalil Herbert stand behind the cubby brady cook,
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dallas goedertTE, PHI (Knee): The Eagles were already planning on resting most of the starters, but Goedert is actually dealing with an injury. Still, he should be back for the playoffs. Welcome QB’s Week 18 Combo Tanner McKee and T.E. grant calcaterra,
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gunnar helmte, ten (toe): chig okonkwo He will get a chance to showcase his talents “heading for free agency.”
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jayden danielsQB, tha (elbow): with marcus mariota (hand) is also hurting, josh johnson For the last time, he took the chair of host in the group of commanders.
what are we looking at till late
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Dalton KincaidTE, BUF (Knee): There is no need for Kincaid to take risks in Week 18 and, moreover, Dawson Knox (Knee) was removed from the final injury report and will play.
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Rome OdunzeWR, CHI (ft): The Bears would probably be better off making sure Odunze is healthy for the playoffs. Luther Burden III (Quad) Was not on the final injury report and will not play.
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Amon-Ra Saint BrownWR, DET (Knee): St. Brown leans toward suiting up on Sunday, but with nothing to play for, it’s realistic to think he could pack it in early.
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isia pachecoRB, KC (Risk Avoidance): If he sits, as seems likely, Kareem Hunt And brashard smith RB will split the duties.
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xavier worthWR, KC (ill): A weekend downgrade in a meaningless game for Kansas City made questionable? Look elsewhere for your WR needs.
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Kimani VidalRB, LAC (Neck): hassan haskins (Concussion) is also doubtful for this. Someone has to be involved, but it probably doesn’t matter who it ends up being.
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black quorumRB, LAR (Ankle): Kieran Williams (Ankle) He has practiced more than Quorum this week, so he may get more touches. It is also possible that the team pays attention to Roni Rivers and/or jarquez hunter To give their top RB pairing some rest.
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tyler higbeeTE, LAR (Ankle): terence ferguson (Hamstring) is doubtful. colby parkinson Is in line to start, although Higbee has been activated from IR and could see some action in Week 18.
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davante adamsWR, LAR (Hamstring): Potentially, the Rams could give Adams some playing time to see how close he is to being 100% — or they could simply opt to save him for the postseason.
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D’Von AchenRB, MIA (shoulder): expect jaylen wright to handle the handoff quinn evers,
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jaylen waddleWR, MIA (ribs): There will likely be a game-time call here, but don’t count on Waddle playing. Furthermore, T.E. darren waller (Groin) was placed on IR. Greg Dulcich Can see some additional targets.
