Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? 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 inactives lists. Any rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.
Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff times: around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon games.
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Rasheen AliRB, BAL: Neck — Questionable
Impact: The rookie practiced this week and could return from IR, providing extra backup for Derrick Henry.
Khalil ShakirWR, BUF: Ankle — OUT
Impact: Curtis Samuel is one of the receivers to get a bump in value.
Ian ThomasTE, CAR: Calf — Questionable
Impact: He was “designated for return” this week, so he now has three weeks to practice with the team in the hopes of getting back into action.
Nick ChubbRB, CLE: Knee — OUT
Impact: Perhaps next week will be the week he returns to the lineup following last year’s torn ACL. Jerome Ford is still the No. 1 RB for now.
Nyheim HinesRB, CLE: Knee — OUT
Impact: Chubb’s fellow ACL-recoveree also saw his window to return open this week.
Pierre Strong Jr., RB, CLE: Hamstring — Questionable
Impact: D’Onta Foreman will continue to be the primary backup option if Strong can’t return.
David NjokuTE, CLE: Ankle — Questionable
Impact: He’s certainly leaning in the right direction, but until we see him on the field …
Joe MixonRB, HOU: Ankle — OUT
Impact: No practice all week once again puts the RB spotlight on Cam Akers.
Dameon PierceRB, HOU: Hamstring — Questionable
Impact: He’s not expected to play. Dare Ogunbowale is making the most of his opportunity to see more action with all these RB injuries.
Robert WoodsWR, HOU: Foot — Questionable
Impact: Meanwhile, WR Tank Dell (chest) was able to practice all three days this week and should start.
Anthony RichardsonQB, IND: Oblique — Doubtful
Impact: The Colts downgraded him on Saturday. Veteran Joe Flacco stands at the ready.
Jonathan TaylorRB, IND: Ankle — OUT
Impact: It will be a committee featuring Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson in the Colts backfield.
Evan EngramTE, JAX: Hamstring — Questionable
Impact: Don’t be surprised to see Brenton Strange starting yet again this week.
Skylar ThompsonQB, MIA: Ribs — Questionable
Impact: Tyler Huntley will start, with Thompson backing him up (assuming he is able).
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, MIA: Knee — Questionable
Impact: Beckham started this week still on the PUP list. His Saturday activation means he should see some targets today.
K.J. OsbornWR, NE: Shoulder — Questionable
Impact: Expect DeMario Douglas and Yes’Lynn Polk to get the bulk of WR targets.
Kendrick BourneWR, NE: Knee — Questionable
Impact: Bourne was activated from the PUP list on Saturday, which indicates he’s ready to play.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, WAS: Knee — Questionable
Impact: He’s expected to play, as is Austin Thank youwho was finally cleared from the league’s concussion protocol.
Noah BrownWR, WAS: Groin — OUT
Impact: Luke McCaffrey and Olamide Zaccheaus get upticks in value. Jamison Crowder (calf) was placed on IR.
4 p.m. ET games
Matt PraterK, ARI: Knee — Questionable
Impact: If needed, Chad Ryland would be the last-minute replacement for the Cardinals. You probably should just turn to the waiver wire now.
Trey McBrideTHE, ARI: Ribs — Questionable
Impact: He was a very late add to the injury report. It’s probably best to err on the side of caution and start someone else, though he is still expected to play.
Tyler BadieRB, DEN: Back — OUT/IR
Impact: Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin share the workload in this thus-far-unimpressive backfield.
Luke MusgraveTE, GB: Ankle — Questionable
Impact: He’ll test the injury during warmups. More fuel for the “Tucker Kraft Fan Club.”
Romeo DoubsWR, GB: Suspended by team for one game
Impact: Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks will start after Doubs missed a few practices this week and the team felt discipline was required.
Christian WatsonWR, GB: Ankle — Doubtful
Impact: Perhaps Malik Heath or Bo Melton could surprise.
Cooper CoupWR, LAR: Ankle — OUT
Impact: With the Rams getting their bye in Week 6, expect a Week 7 return for Kupp.
Zamir WhiteRB, LV: Groin — OUT
Impact: Alexander Mattison: There are a million things he hasn’t done, but just you wait.
Michael MayerTE, LV: Personal — OUT
Impact: Just covering the bases with this news. Brock Bowers has a firm grasp on the TE job here.
Davante AdamsWR, LV: Hamstring — OUT
Impact: Yes, trade talks are swirling, but the team says the injury is real. In any event, Tre Tucker and Jacob Meyers once again get starting nods.
Tyreik McAllister, WR, LV: Shoulder — Questionable
Impact: DJ Turner is the only other healthy WR option in Las Vegas.
Devin SingletaryRB, NYG: Groin — Doubtful
Impact: It’s a huge downgrade to a timeshare between Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Eric Gray.
Malik NabersWR, NYG: Concussion — OUT
Impact: Wan’Dale Robinson leads an otherwise nondescript group of WR options.
George KittleTE, SF: Ribs — Questionable
Impact: Reports are that he is expected to play. Eric Saubert would step in should Kittle suffer a setback.
Sunday night game
Brandin CooksWR, DAL: Knee — OUT/IR
Impact: Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin could both end up being beneficiaries of Cooks’ absence.
Russell WilsonQB, PIT: Calf — Questionable
Impact: You know the drill. Justin Fields will start. Wilson will be the emergency QB No. 3.
Cordarrelle PattersonRB, PIT: Ankle — OUT
Impact: Najee Harris is free and clear to get nearly all of the RB touches.
Jaylen WarrenRB, PIT: Knee — OUT
Impact: If you’re extremely desperate, Aaron Shampklin might see some snaps.
9:30 a.m. ET game (London)
T.J. HockensonTE, MIN: Knee — OUT
Impact: His return window is now open. Consider Week 7 as a likely target date.