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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Darnell Mooney, WR, CHI – OUT Impact: DJ Moore (ankle), on the other hand, has been removed from the injury report and will play.
Khalil Herbert, RB, CHI – Active Impact: He’s been having some back issues and will try to play. Even so, Roschon Johnson might be the safest play in the Bears’ backfield.
Cole Kmet, TE, CHI – Active Impact: Kmet will be active, but there’s no guarantee he’ll see significant touches.
Luke Musgrave, TE, GB – Active Impact: With his window to return from IR dwindling, the team activated him Saturday. It remains to be seen if he’s truly ready for a return to action, but he is active.
AJ Dillon, RB, GB – OUT Impact: Aaron Jones will handle the bulk of the RB touches in this one. Dillon could be back next week if the Packers make the playoffs.
Christian Watson, WR, GB – Inactive Impact: Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks were also question marks, but will both be active alongside Romeo Doubs.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC – Inactive Impact: With nothing to play for, expect the Chiefs to be careful with their key players. Blaine Gabbert will start at quarterback.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC – Active Impact: Andy Reid has said Pacheco will play, but the game is meaningless to Kansas City, so this is likely just a smokescreen of sorts. Expect Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La’Mical Perine to be busy.
Travis Kelce, TE, KC – Inactive Impact: With nothing to play for, the Chiefs are simply erring on the side of caution.
Kadarius Toney, WR, KC – OUT Impact: He will not rejoin Justin Watson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the Chiefs’ huddle this week, but perhaps next week.
Rashee Rice, WR, KC – OUT Impact: No reason to rush the rookie back to the field. Mecole Hardman Jr. could see some extra targets.
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Keenan Allen, WR, LAC – OUT Impact: However, Joshua Palmer has cleared the league’s concussion protocol and will play.
Kyren Williams, RB, LAR – Inactive Impact: A committee of Ronnie Rivers, Royce Freeman and Zach Evans will handle the handoffs as the Rams rest their starters.
Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR – Inactive Impact: Carson Wentz gets a chance to get back on an NFL field as the Rams rest their starters.
Cooper Kupp, WR, LAR – Inactive Impact: Ben Skowronek gets some extra action as the Rams rest their starters. Puka Nacua likely will only play long enough to set a few rookie receiving records.
Tyler Higbee, TE, LAR – Inactive Impact: Davis Allen will start at tight end as the Rams rest their starters.
Josh Jacobs, RB, LV – OUT Impact: Zamir White gets a chance to shine once more in the season finale.
Michael Mayer, TE, LV – OUT/IR Impact: Austin Hooper gets the start as the rookie sits out his third consecutive game.
D’Andre Swift, RB, PHI – Inactive Impact: Swift has been dealing with an illness and apparently will not suit up today. Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott gets bumps in value.
DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI – OUT Impact: Julio Jones will join A.J. Brown in the Eagles’ huddle.
Brock Purdy, QB, SF – Inactive Impact: Sam Darnold will start for Purdy as the 49ers sit their stars in a meaningless Week 18 game.
Jauan Jennings, WR, SF – Inactive Impact: He has cleared the league’s concussion protocol, but will not play today.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF – Inactive Impact: Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason will split carries as McCaffrey sits out.
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Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA – Questionable Impact: Waddle missed a few practices this week and is not expected to suit up for the finale.On the positive side of things, Tyreek Hill is no longer on the injury report.
Raheem Mostert, RB, MIA – Questionable Impact: He got some practice in on Friday but is not expected to play. De’Von Achane will certainly get a large share of touches.
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Taylor Heinicke, QB, ATL – Inactive Impact: Desmond Ridder will be pressed back into QB duties, as Heinicke’s ankle proves too bothersome.
Eddy Pineiro, K, CAR – Inactive Impact: Matthew Wright was called up from the practice squad to handle Week 18’s kicking duties.
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Tee Higgins, WR, CIN – Inactive Impact: He didn’t practice all week and will not dress for this meaningless affair. Trenton Irwin gets a boost in fantasy value.
Joe Flacco, QB, CLE – Will not play Impact: Jeff Driskel will start at quarterback as the Browns rest several of their usual starters.
Amari Cooper, WR, CLE – OUT Impact: Expect him to be back for the playoffs next weekend. Elijah Moore is out of the league’s concussion protocol and is active, though he might not play much.
Marquise Goodwin, WR, CLE – Inactive Impact: He’s dealing with a knee injury and will sit this one out. Cedric Tillman and James Proche II could see increased targets.
Dustin Hopkins, K, CLE – Inactive Impact: Riley Patterson has been elevated from the practice squad so Hopkins can rest.
Jameson Williams, WR, DET – OUT Impact: He could be back for the playoffs next week. Kalif Raymond may see a few extra looks this week.
Christian Kirk, WR, JAX – Inactive Impact: He’s been activated from IR but will not play in Week 18.
Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAX – Active Impact: This was a game-time call, but it’s no surprise that Lawrence will start, given the stakes. C.J. Beathard could still be asked to step in if Lawrence suffers a setback.
Zay Jones, WR, JAX – Active Impact: Despite multiple injuries, Jones will give it a go, given the importance of this week’s contest.
Hunter Henry, TE, NE – OUT Impact: Mike Gesicki will take most of the TE targets here as Henry prepares to enter free agency.
DeVante Parker, WR, NE – Active Impact: A rib injury limited his practice time, but there’s no reason he wouldn’t suit up in what could be his last game with the Patriots. Tyquan Thornton is inactive.
Juwan Johnson, TE, NO – Active Impact: With a couple of practices under his belt to close out the week, Johnson apparently is able to play.
Alvin Kamara, RB, NO – Inactive Impact: Ankle issues will keep him out of the lineup. Jamaal Williams will start with Kendre Miller as his backup.
Zach Wilson, QB, NYJ – OUT/IR Impact: Wilson remains in the league’s concussion protocol. Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback.
Will Levis, QB, TEN – OUT Impact: Veteran QB Ryan Tannehill will attempt to play spoiler to the Jaguars’ playoff hopes.
Baker Mayfield, QB, TB – Active Impact: After a full practice Friday, and with a must-win game on tap, Mayfield will start.
Trey Palmer, WR, TB – Active Impact: He’s had four receptions in consecutive games leading into the finale.
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