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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 6

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 6 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: TE Evan Engram (active), RB Joe Mixon (active), WR Christian Watson (active), QB Anthony Richardson (inactive), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (active), WR Josh Downs (active), RB Rachaad White (inactive),
Afternoon games: WR Diontae Johnson (active), RB Zamir White (inactive), WR Jakobi Meyers (inactive)
Sunday night: RB Chase Brown (active)
Monday night: WR Khalil Shakir, RB James Cook, TE Tyler Conklin


Early games


Jacksonville Jaguars at Chicago Bears in London (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51°F, cloudy

Jaguars

Inactives: OG Cole Van Lanen, OT Javon Foster, DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, DE Tyler Lacy and LB Myles Cole

Lineup notes: LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is on IR. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) and WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) will give it a go despite being questionable. RB Travis Etienne (shoulder) was limited all week, but he carries no injury designation.

bears

Inactives: S Jaquan Brisker, CB Terell Smith, OG Nate Davis, DE Dominique Robinson, CB Tyrique Stevenson, RB Velus Jones Jr. and DT Zacch Pickens

Lineup notes: S Jaquan Brisker (concussion), CB Terrell Smith (hip), and CB Tyrique Stevenson (calf) won’t play.


Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 52°F, cloudy

Cardinals

Inactives: CB Darren Hall, TE Travis Vokolek, PK Matt Prater, DE Victor Dimukeje and DE Xavier Thomas

Lineup notes: WR Zay Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out. PK Matt Prater (knee) is out again, so PK Chad Ryland will handle the kicking chores.

Packers

Inactives: S Kitan Oladapo, DT Devonte Wyatt, OT Andre Dillard, TE John FitzPatrick, DL Brenton Cox and OT Travis Glover

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (ankle) and CB Jaire Alexander (groin) will return to action. TE Tucker Kraft (groin) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll play.


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

Kickoff Weather: 80°F, cloudy, WSW 12 mph

Colts

Inactives: RB Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, WR Anthony Gould, LB Genard Avery and OG Danny Pinter

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out. QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) will miss another game, so QB Joe Flacco draws the start. WR Josh Downs (toe) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) are active after being questionable. RB Trey Sermon (collarbone) avoided an injury tag. RT Braden Smith (knee) is questionable, and C Ryan Kelly (neck) carries no designation. RB Evan Hull was signed to active roster from the practice squad on Saturday.

Titans

Inactives: LB James Williams, TE David Martin-Robinson, DL Caleb Murphy, TE Thomas Odukoya, DL Keondre Coburn and OT Jaelyn Duncan

Lineup notes: QB Will Levis (shoulder) fully practiced Friday and will play.


Houston Texans at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51°F, cloudy

Texans

Inactives: SS Jimmie Ward, OG Nick Broeker, CB Kamari Lassiter, DE Rashad Weaver and WR Robert Woods

Lineup notes: WR Nico Collins (hamstring) was placed on IR this week. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) makes his return this week, though he could be on a pitch count. RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday, and he’ll be available. LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is good to go after missing some practice time early in the week.

Patriots

Inactives: RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR Javon Baker, OG Layden Robinson, DL Eric Johnson, LS Joe Cardona, QB Joe Milton III and WR Tyquan Thornton

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out. WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) and WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder) will play through questionable tags.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Buccaneers

Inactives: TE Devin Culp, WR Trey Palmer, RB Rachaad White, WR Kameron Johnson, OT Graham Barton and S Christian Izien

Lineup notes: RB Rachaad White (foot) is inactive, as expected. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) will be out there, however.

Saints

Inactives: OG Lucas Patrick, QB Derek Carr, TE Taysom Hill, RB Kendre Miller, OG Cesar Ruiz, DT Khristian Boyd and LB Pete Werner

Lineup notes: QB Derek Carr (oblique) and TE Taysom Hill (ribs) are out. RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) was activated Saturday but won’t play. RB Alvin Kamara (hip, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (hip) were limited Thursday and Friday, but will play.


Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, clear

Browns

Inactives: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, S Ronnie Hickman, C Ethan Pocic, LB Jordan Hicks, S Grant Delpit, DL Quinton Jefferson and WR Jamari Thrash

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP, but his 21-day practice window was opened. He has been ruled out. RB Nyheim Hines (knee) was limited all week and ruled out. TE David Njoku (ankle), RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle), RB Pierre Strong (hamstring), RT Jack Conklin (knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) practiced Friday and are good to go. CB Denzel Ward (hamstring) will give it a try.

Eagles

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, QB Tanner McKee, OG Trevor Keegan, CB Eli Ricks, OL Nick Gates and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (concussion), WR A.J. Brown (hamstring), RT Lane Johnson (concussion) practiced fully Friday and will play. WR Parris Campbell was signed to the active roster.


Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, clear

Commanders

Inactives: LB Jamin Davis, QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, RB Brian Robinson Jr., CB Emmanuel Forbes, S Tyler Owens and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) was downgraded to out. WR Noah Brown (groin) and RB Austin Ekeler (heel) practiced fully Friday and are good to go. RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. was elevated to the active roster.

Ravens

Inactives: DE Adisa Isaac, C Nick Samac, WR Devontez Walker, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, LB Malik Harrison and DT Broderick Washington

Lineup notes: RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) is ready to go. WR Rashod Bateman (groin) practiced fully Friday, and he’ll play. RB Rasheen Ali was activated from IR.


Late-afternoon window


Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, cloudy

Chargers

Inactives: CB Ja’Sir Taylor, FS Tony Jefferson, WR Brenden Rice, DE Joey Bosa, QB Easton Stick and OG Jordan McFadden

Lineup notes: WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) remains on IR. DE Joey Bosa (hip) will miss this contest. CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) and RB Gus Edwards (ankle) joined him this week, so rookie RB Kimani Vidal is active for the first time. QB Justin Herbert (ankle) and TE Hayden Hurst (Achilles) practiced Friday and will play.

Broncos

Inactives: TE Greg Dulcich, OT Alex Palczewski, S JL Skinner, RB Blake Watson, S Keidron Smith, CB Kris Abrams-Draine and QB Zach Wilson

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (hand) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.


Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Steelers

Inactives: RB Cordarrelle Patterson, LB Alex Highsmith, CB Damontae Kazee, OT Max Scharping, TE MyCole Pruitt, LB Nick Herbig and QB Kyle Allen

Lineup notes: RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is out. RB Jaylen Warren (knee) initially was listed as questionable but has since been removed from the injury report. QB Russell Wilson (calf) practiced fully all week and has no injury status, but he’ll be the QB2. TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) was limited Thursday but made it back Friday, and he’ll play.

Raiders

Inactives: CB Sam Webb, OT Thayer Munford, WR Davante Adams, WR Jakobi Meyers, LB Tommy Eichenberg, DE Janarius Robinson and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: DT Christian Wilkins (foot) went on IR. WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is out again. RB Zamir White (groin) and WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) couldn’t get right in time. WR Alex Bachman and WR Kristian Wilkerson were elevated Saturday.


Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 78°F, clear, SW 10 mph

falcons

Inactives: RB Jase McClellan, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, LB Troy Andersen, OT Brandon Parker, DE Brandon Dorlus, OT Elijah Wilkinson and DE Kentavius Street

Lineup notes: RB Bijan Robinson (hamstring) and WR Darnell Mooney (knee) both had full sessions Friday and will play.

Panthers

Inactives: OG Andrew Raym, LB Jadeveon Clowney, CB Shemar Bartholomew, OT Jarrett Kingston, OG Taylor Moton, TE Tommy Tremble and LB Josey Jewell

Lineup notes: WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains on IR. WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) was labeled questionable but will play. WR Xavier Legette (shoulder) practiced all week and is good to go.


Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 96°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Lions

Inactives: OT Colby Sorsdal, WR Isaiah Williams, DB Loren Strickland, DL James Houston and OT Giovanni Manu

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Cowboys

Inactives: LB Eric Kendricks, TE John Stephens, QB Trey Lance, OT Matt Waletzko, DL Micah Parsons, CB Caelen Carson and RB Deuce Vaughn

Lineup notes: WR Brandin Cooks (knee) landed on IR. LB Micah Parsons (ankle) and LB Eric Kendricks (calf, shoulder) are out as well.


Sunday Night Football


Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 66°F, mostly clear

Bengals

Inactives: DL Lawrence Guy, TE Tanner McLachlan, OT Andrew Stueber, DT Jay Tufele, WR Jermaine Burton and DE Cedric Johnson

Lineup notes: RB Chase Brown (quadriceps) is active, as expected. TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) and RB Zack Moss (foot) practiced Friday and are good to go. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

Giants

Inactives: QB Tommy DeVito, S Tre Hawkins III, RB Devin Singletary, WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR Malik Nabers, OG Jake Kubas and P Jamie Gillan

Lineup notes: WR Malik Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out. RB Devin Singletary (groin) was downgraded Saturday to out. LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) was placed on IR.


Monday Night Football


Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 52°F, clear, NW 14 mph

Bills

Lineup notes: WR Khalil Shakir (ankle) and RB James Cook (toe) have not practiced yet this week. Both earned questionable designations. WR Mack Hollins (shoulder), WR Curtis Samuel (toe), and QB Josh Allen (hand, ankle) all avoided injury tags.

Jets

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle) carries no injury designation, though TE Tyler Conklin (hip) was deemed questionable to play. LB C.J. Mosley (toe) was listed as questionable.

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