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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 16

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 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: TE David Njoku (active), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (active), RB Tony Pollard (active), TE Zach Ertz (active)
Afternoon games: WR Tyreek Hill (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night:


Early games


New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42°F, mostly clear (retractable-roof dome)

Giants

Inactives: OT Aaron Stinnie, DL Casey Rogers, QB Tim Boyle, CB Greg Stroman, WR Dee Williams and CB Divaad Wilson

Lineup notes: LB Bobby Okereke (back) is out. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., (ankle) is active after being deemed questionable. WR Malik Nabers (knee, foot), QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), and WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder) are good to go.

Falcons

Inactives: WR Dylan Drummond, OT Brandon Parker, DE Brandon Dorlus, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RB Carlos Washington Jr. and WR Casey Washington

Lineup notes: PK Younghoe Koo (hip) was placed on IR, and PK Riley Patterson will handle the duties. WR Drake London (knee) was limited Friday, but he’ll play, as will RT Kaleb McGary (knee), who practiced all week. QB Kirk Cousins was benched this week in favor of rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.


Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 33°F, clear, S 12 mph

Lions

Inactives: RB David Montgomery, LB Kwon Alexander, DL Brodric Martin, OT Giovanni Manu, DE Jonah X. Williams, OG Graham Glasgow and OT Colby Sorsdal

Lineup notes: DT Alim McNeill (knee) and CB Carlton Davis (jaw) were placed on IR. RB David Montgomery (knee) is out and likely done for the season with a torn MCL. S Ifeatu Melifonwu was activated from IR and will play.

Bears

Inactives: OT Kiran Amegadjie, CB Ameer Speed, LB Noah Sewell, RB Travis Homer, C Doug Kramer and DT Gervon Dexter

Lineup notes: C Ryan Bates (concussion) went on IR. LG Teven Jenkins (calf), LT Braxton Jones (concussion), and RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) will play.


Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 32°F, partly cloudy, calm

Browns

Inactives: QB Jameis Winston, TE Brenden Bates, DE Cameron Thomas, DT Shelby Harris, WR Cedric Tillman, CB Chigozie Anusiem and CB Kahlef Hailassie

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (foot) had his season end on IR again with a broken foot. TE David Njoku (hamstring) will give it a whirl. WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) was questionable but downgraded to out on Saturday. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced all week, and DE Myles Garrett (back) was limited Friday, but they’ll both play. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start.

Bengals

Inactives: DE Sam Hubbard, QB Logan Woodside, DL Sheldon Rankins, TE Tanner Hudson, WR Charlie Jones and OT Orlando Brown

Lineup notes: DE Sam Hubbard (knee) is out. LT Orlando Brown (leg) is inactive after drawing a questionable tag.


Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 32°F, partly cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Titans

Inactives: LB Jerome Baker, LB Luke Gifford, WR Jha’Quan Jackson, CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, RB Joshua Kelley, CB Tre Avery and PK Nick Folk

Lineup notes: RB Tony Pollard (ankle) and LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring) will give it a try. PK Nick Folk (abdomen) is out. PK Brayden Narveson was signed to the active roster from the practice squad. WR Tyler Boyd (foot) and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) are good to go after a full practice Friday.

Colts

Inactives: WR Alec Pierce, OL Dalton Tucker, OG Atonio Mafi, LB E.J. Speed, LB Isaiah Land, DB Chris Lammons and QB Sam Ehlinger

Lineup notes: WR Alec Pierce (concussion) and LB E.J. Speed (knee) are out. C Ryan Kelly (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list. PK Matt Gay (neck), TE Mo Alie-Cox (hip), and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) will play.


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

Kickoff Weather: 19°F, clear, calm

Rams

Inactives: RB Cody Schrader, QB Stetson Bennett, C Dylan McMahon, CB Emmanuel Forbes, WR Tyler Johnson and OT Warren McClendon

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) Friday and is poised to make his season debut. WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

Jets

Inactives: CB Jaylin Simpson, S Michael Carter II, OG Xavier Newman, C Jake Hanson, DT Quinnen Williams and CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Lineup notes: RB Braelon Allen (back) is active despite being deemed questionable. DT Quinnen Williams (hamstring) will not be available.


Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 28°F, clear, calm

Eagles

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, QB Tanner McKee, CB Eli Ricks, WR Britain Covey, OL Nick Gates and OG Trevor Keegan

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is on IR and out until at least Week 18. QB Jalen Hurts (finger) and WR DeVonta Smith (back) practiced all week and will be in there. WR A.J. Brown (knee) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll play.

Commanders

Inactives: QB Jeff Driskel, CB Michael Davis, S Dominique Hampton, WR K.J. Osborn, OT Chris Paul and DT Phidarian Mathis

Lineup notes: RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) and WR Noah Brown (kidney) are on IR. TE Zach Ertz (concussion, shoulder) is active.


Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 37°F, clear, calm

Cardinals

Inactives: S Jammie Robinson, LB Mack Wilson, TE Travis Vokolek, RB Trey Benson, WR Xavier Weaver, OT Christian Jones and OT Paris Johnson Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Trey Benson (knee) and PK Matt Prater (knee) are out. PK Chad Ryland will handle the kicking chores. LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) was declared inactive.

Panthers

Inactives: CB Akayleb Evans, CB Shemar Bartholomew, OT Brandon Walton, OG Cade Mays, RB Velus Jones Jr., WR Xavier Legette and S Jordan Fuller

Lineup notes: WR Xavier Legette (hip) is out. WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and WR David Moore (concussion) are active after being declared questionable.


Late-afternoon window


Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46°F, 90% chance of rain, SSE 10 mph

Vikings

Inactives: DL Jalen Redmond, OG Dan Feeney, QB Brett Rypien, DB Fabian Moreau, TE Nick Muse, OT Walter Rouse and S Harrison Smith

Lineup notes: S Harrison Smith (foot) couldn’t get right in time.

Seahawks

Inactives: QB Jaren Hall, TE Brady Russell, OT Mike Jerrell, CB Nehemiah Pritchett, LB Patrick O’Connell and WR Cody White

Lineup notes: RB Zach Charbonnet (oblique), TE Noah Fant (knee), WR DK Metcalf (shoulder), QB Geno Smith (knee) and RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) all practiced Friday and will play.


New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 11°F, cloudy, calm

Patriots

Inactives: RB JaMycal Hasty, OG Lecitus Smith, CB Marcus Jones, QB Joe Milton III, OG Tyrese Robinson and SS Jabrill Peppers

Lineup notes: OG Cole Strange (knee) and SS Kyle Dugger (ankle, illness) were all limited all week and questionable but will give it a go. The same cannot be said for FS Jabrill Peppers (hamstring). LT Vederian Lowe (shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

Bills

Inactives: S Taylor Rapp, DT DeWayne Carter, CB Rasul Douglas, OT Tylan Grable, WR Curtis Samuel, LB Matt Milano and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: LB Matt Milano (biceps, groin) and WR Curtis Samuel (ribs) won’t be available. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) and WR Amari Cooper (wrist) practiced Friday and will play.


Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Jaguars

Inactives: OT Javon Foster, DT Jordan Jefferson, DE Esezi Otomewo and CB Ronald Darby

Lineup notes: TE Evan Engram (shoulder) was placed on season-ending IR and underwent surgery.

Raiders

Inactives: LB Kana’i Mauga, CB Sam Webb, DT Matthew Butler, QB Carter Bradley, CB Nate Hobbs and OG Jordan Meredith

Lineup notes: DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) and RB Sincere McCormick (ankle) were placed on IR. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle), WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) and QB Aidan O’Connell (knee) all practiced Friday and will play.


San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, clear, calm

49ers

Inactives: DL Robert Beal Jr., CB Rock Ya-Sin, DT Khalil Davis, TE Jake Tonges, OT Trent Williams and RB Isaac Guerendo

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) and RB Jordan Mason (ankle) are on IR. LT Trent Williams (ankle) and RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) also are out. DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) are active despite being limited all week. RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn was elevated from the practice squad.

Dolphins

Inactives: C Andrew Meyer, WR Dee Eskridge, WR Jaylen Waddle, LB Mohamed Kamara, DB Ethan Bonner and LB Channing Tindall

Lineup notes: LB Bradley Chubb (knee) was downgraded to out. WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) wont play, as expected WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) and LT Terron Armstead (knee) are active, however. RB De’Von Achane (groin) and QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) practiced Friday and will play.


Sunday Night Football


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 52°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: S Antoine Winfield Jr., DE Jose Ramirez, LB K.J. Britt, TE Cade Otton, DE Earnest Brown and OG Royce Newman

Lineup notes: S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) is out again, and TE Cade Otton (knee) was downgraded to out on Saturday. LB K.J Britt (ankle) is inactive, as expected. S Mike Edwards (hamstring) will give it a go, however. RB Bucky Irving (hip, back), S Tykee Smith (knee), QB Baker Mayfield (knee) and WR Trey Palmer (illness) all practiced Friday and will go.

Cowboys

Inactives: OG T.J. Bass, WR Jalen Brooks, LB Tyrus Wheat, RB Deuce Vaughn, S Juanyeh Thomas, DT Justin Rogers and LB Eric Kendricks

Lineup notes: CB Trevon Diggs (knee) is out. After being listed as questionable, LB Eric Kendricks (personal, calf) will join him. WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and RB Rico Dowdle (knee) had full sessions Thursday and Friday. They’ll play.


Monday Night Football


New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 30°F, 15% chance of flurries, calm

Saints

Lineup notes: WR Chris Olave (concussion) remains on IR. QB Derek Carr (hand) and RB Alvin Kamara (groin) have been ruled out. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness) have yet to practice this week but somehow is questionable. TE Juwan Johnson (foot) has no injury designation.

Packers

Lineup notes: LB Quay Walker (ankle) and S Javon Bullard (ankle) have been ruled out. CB Jaire Alexander (knee), CB Corey Ballentine (knee), and S Evan Williams (quad) are questionable.

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