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AJ MassESPN Writer
Where to start? Who should you seat? To help you define your fantasy football rosters and avoid starting a player who won’t be in the roster, we’ll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their rosters. official inactive. All rankings quoted in this column are from ours ESPN Fantasy Staff Ranks.
Inactive officials should start arriving around 90 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time of each game.
Update often for the latest information.
4 p.m. ET Games
Offense
Christian WatsonWR, GB: hip– Asset
Impact: It was a call during the match, so there is still a chance Allen Lazard will get a few extra looks.
Ben SkowronekWR, LAR: Calf– OUTSIDE
impact: hello, Van Jefferson and Atwell tutu? Is this thing on?
Tyler HigbeeTE, LAR: Elbow — Asset
Impact: Expect him to catch as many passes from him Mayfield Baker as possible.
Derek CarrQB, LV: team decision — Idle
Impact: Raiders may attempt to trade Carr as they move to quarterback with Jarrett Stidham for the moment.
Kenneth Walker IIIRB, WED: Ankle– Asset
Impact: Walker will start and should receive much of the RB load this week.
Travis HomerRB, WED: Ankle– Idle
Impact: No practice every week, so that’s no surprise. Dee Jay Dallas will be Walker’s primary backup.
Marquise GoodwinWR, WED: Shoulder — OUT/IR
Impact: He joins TE go dissly (knee) on the bench as we ring in 2023.
Tyler LocketWR, WED: Hand — Asset
Impact: There’s not much else in the WR room besides Lockett and DK Metcalf. penny hart it is active.
Jimmy GaroppoloQB, SF: Foot — OUTSIDE
Impact: Since Garoppolo “isn’t able to move around and do things yet”, Brock Purdy remains the man.
Deep SamuelWR, SF: Knee– OUTSIDE
Impact: The rumor mill seems to think Samuel might be able to get some snaps in week 18.
Defense
Keisan NixonBC, GB: Elder — Asset
Derwin James Jr.., S, BAC: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Aaron DonaldDT, LAR: Ankle– OUTSIDE
Leonard FloydLB, LAR: Disease — Asset
Lamarcus JoynerS, NYJ: hip– Asset
Ryan NealS, WED: Knee– Idle
Sunday night game
Larry OgunjobiOF, PIT: Toe– Questionable
Myles JackLB, PIT: Elder — Questionable
lamar jacksonQB, BAL: Knee– OUTSIDE
Impact: playoff spot in hand, Tyler Huntley will handle things in the Ravens caucus.
Calais-CampbellDT, BAL: Knee– Questionable
Marcus PetersCB, BAL: Calf– OUTSIDE
1 p.m. ET Games
Offense
Colt McCoyQB, AR: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: Apparently things aren’t going so well with McCoy yet, so the Cardinals will look to David Blow.
DeAndre HopkinsWR, ARI: Knee– OUTSIDE
Impact: Choose your poison, given the QB scenario here: Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch, AJ Green or Robbie Anderson.
Tommy AspenTE, CHAR: hip– Asset
Impact: He might be good for a few catches, but not much more.
Dante PettisWR, CHI: Ankle– Asset
Impact: Equinimous St. Brun cleared the concussion protocol, so you can also rotate in his direction, if necessary.
Chase ClaypoolWR, CHI: Knee– Asset
Impact: Claypool is likely to dominate the target count.
jerry jedyWR, DEN: Ankle– Asset
Impact: He should play this weekend.
Kendall HintonWR, DEN: Hamstrings — Asset
Impact: Courtland Sutton is set to return to action, limiting most of Hinton’s upside.
Greg DulcichTE, DEN: Hamstrings — OUT/IR
Impact: Could this mean a return to the relevance of fantasy for Albert Okwuegbunam?
Dare OgunbowaleRB, HOU: Knee– Asset
Impact: Royce Freeman may not have to share as much carry this week.
Teagan QuitorianoTE, HOU: Knee– OUTSIDE
Impact: Admit it. You didn’t know he was the Texans’ starting TE until you read this. Jordan Akin and Brevin Jordan will share goals.
Kylen GransonTE, IND: Ankle– OUTSIDE
Impact: May Nick Foles-to-Jelani Wood win you a fantasy title?
Trevor LawrenceQB, JAX: Toe– Asset
Impact: Although this game technically makes no sense for the Jaguars, Lawrence will play.
Tua TagovailoaQB, IAM: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: The Dolphins will have to rely on Teddy Bridgewater to try to get them to the playoffs.
Rammondre StevensonRB, NE: Ankle– Asset
Impact: He will likely end up sharing some of RB’s duties with Damien Harris.
DeVante ParkerWR, NE: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: Expect Jacob Meyer and Nelson Agholor to start.
Tyquan ThorntonWR, NE: Knee– Asset
Impact: Given Parker’s injury, there’s a huge opportunity here.
henry hunterTE, NE: Knee– Asset
Impact: He should have a monopoly on all TE targets…
Jonnu SmithTE, NE: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: … with no other options active on the depth chart.
Chris OlaveWR, NO: Hamstrings — Asset
Impact: He will start alongside personalities like Rashid Shaheed and Tre’Quan Smith.
Jalen hurtsQB, PHI: Shoulder — OUTSIDE
effect: again, Gardner Minshew will start for the eagles.
Julio JonesWR, TB: Knee– Asset
Impact: All signs point to Jones being able to dress for this one.
Anthony GibsonRB, WAS: Knee– OUTSIDE
Impact: Brian Robinson Jr.. He could have a huge day as a result.
Defense
Zach AllenDT, ARI: Hand — OUTSIDE
Antonio HamiltonCB, ARI: hip– OUTSIDE
Marc WilsonCB, ARI: Neck — Idle
Jaycee HornCB, CAR: wrist — OUTSIDE
Jadeveon ClowneyFROM, KEY: Concussion — Asset
DJ JonesDT, DEN: Knee– Idle
Randy GregoryLB, DEN: Knee– OUT/IR
Baron BrowningLB, DEN: Back — Idle
DeShon ElliottS, DET: Shoulder — OUTSIDE
Yannick NgakoueDE, IND: Neck — OUT/IR
Kenny Moore IICB, IND: Ankle– OUTSIDE
Folorunso FatukasiDT, JAX: Ankle– Asset
Travon WalkerFROM, JAX: Ankle– Asset
Bradley ChubbLB, MIA: Ankle– Idle
Xavier HowardBC, MIA: Knee– Idle
Jalen WindmillsBC, NE: Elder — Idle
jonathan jonesBC, NE: Chest — Asset
Peter WernerLB, NO: Hamstrings — Asset
Marcus MayeS, NO: Shoulder — OUTSIDE
Marshon LattimoreCB, NO: Abdomen — Asset
Azeez OjulariLB, NYG: Ankle– Asset
i love jacksonBC, NYG: Knee– Idle
Avonte MaddoxCB, PHI: Toe– OUTSIDE
VitaveaDT, TB: Calf– Asset
Carlton Davis IIICB, TB: Shoulder — Idle
Jamel DeanCB, TB: Toe– Asset
Mike EdwardsS, TB: Hamstrings — Asset
Antoine Winfield Jr.., S, VG: Ankle– Asset
Kamren LoopIS SILENT : Ankle– Idle
Benjamin St-JustCB, WAS: Ankle– Idle
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