Navigating Fantasy Football with Inactives Insights

1 p.m. ET Games

In the Capital One Bowl Mania, Diontae Johnson (WR, BAL) is suspended due to a team decision. Rashod Bateman (knee) is ready to play, but Johnson's refusal to step in for him in Week 13 led to the suspension. Raheem Blackshear (RB, CAR) has a chest issue and is questionable. If he can play, he'll be the primary backup to Chuba Hubbard. David Njoku (TE, CLE) has a hamstring problem and is questionable. The lack of practice all week makes this a game-time call. Jordan Akins is likely to start if Njoku sits. Cedric Tillman (WR, CLE) is out with a concussion. Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore will get the majority of WR targets until Tillman can return. Evan Engram (TE, JAX) is out/IR due to a shoulder injury. Surgery has ended his season, and Brenton Strange is a significant downgrade. Harrison Butker (K, KC) is questionable with a knee issue but was activated from IR and is expected to play. Matthew Wright was waived. Dee Eskridge (WR, MIA) is out with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle (hamstring) was removed from the injury report and will play. Grant DuBose (WR, MIA) is questionable with a shoulder injury. If he plays, he might get some of the looks left by Odell Beckham Jr. getting waived. Derek Carr (QB, NO) is out with a concussion, and Jake Haener gets the start. It's a clear downgrade for the Saints' passing game. Breece Hall (RB, NYG) is questionable with a knee injury but is currently expected to play and handle lead-back duties. Kene Nwangwu (RB, NYG) is out/IR with a broken hand, ending his season and downgrading the team's D/ST. Tony Pollard (RB, TEN) is questionable with an ankle injury, but all signs currently point to him seeing his usual workload on Sunday. Zane Gonzalez (K, WAS) is questionable with a foot injury, and Greg Joseph will step in if he can't play. Noah Brown (WR, WAS) is out/IR with a kidney injury, and we expect Dyami Brown to see increased involvement. Jamison Crowder (WR, WAS) is questionable with a calf injury. He was activated from IR but may not be fully ready to contribute significantly.

These inactives can have a significant impact on your fantasy football lineups. Make sure to stay updated and adjust accordingly to maximize your team's performance.

4 p.m. ET Games

In the Editor's Picks, Emari Demercado (RB, ARI) is out/IR with a back injury. James Conner and Trey Benson will likely handle all the RB touches. Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) is questionable with a knee injury. He should return for the first time since Week 10, but don't expect too much. Quintin Morris (TE, BUF) is questionable with a shoulder injury. Dawson Knox will still be in the mix for TE targets. Josh Downs (WR, IND) is questionable with a shoulder injury. If he plays, he'll be back in the No. 1 WR mix, but it's not a certainty. Ashton Dulin (WR, IND) is out with an ankle injury, and Adonai Mitchell might take on the No. 3 WR duties this week. Will Dissly (TE, LAC) is out with a shoulder injury, and Stone Smartt becomes an interesting last-minute pivot. Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC) is questionable with a knee injury. He was in a similar situation last week and sat, so there's a risk involved. George Pickens (WR, PIT) is out with a hamstring injury, and we don't expect a lot of passing from the Steelers without him. Bucky Irving (RB, TB) is questionable with a back injury. You can't rely on him. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would split the workload if Irving sits. Sterling Shepard (WR, TB) is questionable with a foot injury. If he plays, don't expect another huge week from Jalen McMillan.

These inactives add another layer of complexity to fantasy football. Keep a close eye on the latest updates and make informed decisions.

Sunday Night Game

In the Sunday night game, Luke Musgrave (TE, GB) is out/IR with an ankle injury. He's back at practice, but it's with an eye on the postseason roster. Kenneth Walker III (RB, SEA) is doubtful with a calf injury. Zach Charbonnet is performing well while Walker heals, and there's no need to rush him back.

These inactives can affect the dynamics of the game and your fantasy football teams. Stay tuned for more updates as the games progress.