NFL Inactives Week 18 (Updated): Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting or Playing in Week 18

If your fantasy football league extends to Week 18, you either forgot to change that setting, or you love living on the edge. The final week of the NFL regular season is always tricky to navigate, as several teams either do not play their key starters or pull them early. Many teams have already clinched […]

Roman Wilson Won't Be Activated For Regular-Season Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring) returned to practice this week after being designated to return from Injured Reserve, but he has been ruled out of the Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie third-round pick out of Michigan will go without a catch in his debut season, which isn't a great […]

Miles Sanders Turns In Limited Practice On Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, according to team reporter Mike Kaye. The 27-year-old was recently designated to return from the Injured Reserve list, where he has been since the Week 11 bye. With Chuba Hubbard (knee) and Jonathon Brooks (knee) on Injured Reserve, Sanders could make […]

Tee Higgins Officially Questionable For Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) is officially listed as questionable to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Higgins turned in limited practices all week due to ankle and knee injuries. However, the former second-round pick was listed as questionable last week and delivered a three-touchdown performance. […]

Cowboys Haven't Named Starting Quarterback For Season Finale

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy declined to name a starting quarterback for the Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders. The team has rolled with Cooper Rush since Dak Prescott (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve after the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Rush has delivered mixed performances and has completed 60.7% […]

Joey Porter Jr. Ready To Play In Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (knee) did not play last week against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a knee injury in the Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. However, the second-year defensive back said he is ready to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Porter is Pittsburgh's top cover corner, […]

Pierre Strong Jr. In Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The 26-year-old rushed five times for 33 yards and caught three of his five targets for 15 yards in the Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jerome Ford (ankle) was banged up in […]

Yannick Ngakoue Waived By Patriots

Veteran pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is being waived by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 29-year-old posted nine tackles and two QB hits for the organization since joining the team in November. Ngakoue has posted 70.5 career sacks in 134 games since entering the NFL in 2016, but his production has fallen […]

Jake Moody Will Kick For 49ers In Season Finale

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody will assume his placekicking duties in the Week 18 season-finale against the Arizona Cardinals, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. The 25-year-old has struggled since returning from the Injured Reserve list and missed three of his seven kicks in Week 17's loss to the Detroit Lions. Moody has […]

Brock Purdy Unlikely To Play In Week 18, No Long-Term Issues Expected

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) suffered a right-elbow contusion in the Monday Night Football loss to the Detroit Lions. The 2022 seventh-round pick is unlikely to play in the team's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but no long-term issues are expected. Purdy regressed this season after a fantastic 2023 campaign, throwing for […]

Roman Wilson Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring) was designated to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The rookie third-round selection has been out of action since late October due to a hamstring injury. However, he did not catch a pass this year and only played in one game before […]

Is Tyjae Spears Out For the Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has dealt with injuries for much of his sophomore campaign, but he did post a few productive weeks late in the 2024 fantasy football season. The Tulane product posted four total touchdowns in Weeks 15 and 16 before suffering yet another injury in Week 17. Needless to say, it […]

Is Rashee Rice Out For the Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice had an excellent rookie campaign and was off to a great start in Year 2, but unfortunately, his regular-season campaign ended in Week 4 after taking a hit to the knee from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during an interception return. The SMU product was quickly ruled out for the […]

NFL Inactives Week 18: Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2024)

Although it may feel like the 2024 NFL season just started, we're already onto the final week of regular-season action. If you have been an NFL or fantasy football fan for a while, you know Week 18 can be an ugly slate full of missing starters and teams that are "tanking." That said, the purpose […]

Should I Start Josh Downs in Week 17? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Indianapolis Colts second-year widout Josh Downs has produced spike weeks this season, and with Joe Flacco starting at QB this week, Downs gets a boost to his floor and ceiling. The North Carolina product hasn't been a fantasy superstar, but he's been a fringe flex option all year. Anthony Richardson's struggles as a passer have […]

Should I Start Jameson Williams in Week 17? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is one of the most exciting players in the NFL due to his game-breaking speed and chunk-play touchdown skill set. He's helped fantasy managers win matchups in 2024, but he's a classic "boom-or-bust" option that can be tough to trust with fantasy football championships on the line. After a […]

Should I Start Jauan Jennings in Week 17? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

San Francisco 49ers wideout Jauan Jennings is enjoying the best season of his career, and he has been a difference-maker at times for fantasy football. The 27-year-old has produced at least 20.1 half-PPR fantasy points three times this season and even has a monster 41-point game. However, the 49ers offense has been inconsistent this year, […]

Xavier Legette Downgrades To Limited Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) was limited in Thursday's practice with hip and wrist injuries after logging a full practice on Wednesday. While his step down in participation is concerning, organizations often take it easy on banged-up players down the stretch. That said, fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week. Veteran […]

J.K. Dobbins Questionable To Face Patriots In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is officially questionable to be activated from Injured Reserve and play against the New England Patriots on Saturday. The former Baltimore Ravens' second-round pick has missed the last four games after suffering a knee injury but could return to action after logging two limited practices on Tuesday […]

Gus Edwards Won't Play In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) did not practice on Thursday and has officially been ruled out of the game against the New England Patriots in Week 17. Edwards had his most productive game of the season last week against the Denver Broncos, posting 71 total yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, J.K. Dobbins […]

Adam Thielen Added To Week 17 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited participant in practice due to a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old has been productive over his last four games, catching 27 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns. He has re-entered the fantasy radar as quarterback Bryce Young has shown […]

Trey Benson Practicing Again On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (ankle) is practicing for a third consecutive day on Thursday after missing last week's game against the Carolina Panthers due to an ankle injury. The rookie out of Florida State could be in line for more work if James Conner (knee) cannot play or is limited, but fantasy managers […]

Jaylen Waddle Taking Part In Thursday's Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) is practicing on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a knee injury. The three-time 1,000-yard receiver missed last week's contest against the San Francisco 49ers, but his return to the practice field could mean he's trending toward facing the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Waddle is having the […]

Browns Place Shelby Harris On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed defensive tackle Shelby Harris (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The 33-year-old's season is over after suffering an elbow injury. Harris totaled 37 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, two pass deflections, and 8.5 run stuffs in 14 games this season. With Harris sidelined, rookie Mike Hall […]

Tony Pollard Not Seen At Thursday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) was not spotted at the open portion of Thursday's practice, according to team reporter Turron Davenport. Pollard has not taken part in practice often over the last few weeks yet has not missed a game this season. However, with sophomore running back Tyjae Spears finally healthy, he has […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Trey Benson, Raheem Mostert, Audric Estime, Marquise Brown, Chig Okonkwo, Jalen McMillan, Bryce Young

The time has officially come! It's championship week in the majority of fantasy football leagues. The waiver wire is only useful for one more slate of games, so all of these potential deeper waiver wire adds for Week 17 could reasonably enter your lineup. Even if you're the overwhelming favorite to win your championship, be […]

Isaac Guerendo Dealing With New Injury, Missing Wednesday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) is not taking part in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury. The rookie out of Louisville did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday last week due to a foot injury, so it appears he picked up a new ailment in last Thursday's loss to the […]

Aidan O'Connell Practicing On Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) is practicing on Wednesday leading up to the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This marks the first time he has practiced since he suffered a knee injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. Head coach Antonio Pierce said O'Connell is trending toward being available […]

Mason Rudolph Not Locked In As Rest-Of-Season Starter

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan confirmed Mason Rudolph will start at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, but he is not naming him the starter for the rest of the season and will take it week by week. The veteran and former Pittsburgh Steelers backup is set to take over for Will […]

Tony Pollard Missing Wednesday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday ahead of the Week 16 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran did not practice at all last week due to an ankle injury and still played against the Cincinnati Bengals, so fantasy managers will likely have to wait until Sunday to truly […]