Who should you start? Who should you bench? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won't be in the lineup, we'll be posting relevant fantasy football updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactive rosters. The rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff's rankings.
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Matches at 1:00 pm (US Eastern Time)
Ian Thomas, TE, Central African Republic: Calf — OUT/GO
Impact: Tommy Tremble (hamstring) is also out, leaving little reason to turn to Carolina for any TE needs.
Keenan Allen, WR, CHI: Heel– Questionable
Impact: Expect to see the veteran play, but don't be surprised if rookie Rome Odunze gets a lot of attention.
Ja'Marr Chase, wide receiver, CIN: Disease — Questionable
Impact: I had been practicing, but now things seem very uncertain.
Tee Higgins, wide receiver, CIN: Hamstring — Doubtful
Impact: Andrei Iosivas gets a big bump in value, with Trenton Irwin and Charlie Jones also in the mix for more options.
Josh Downs, WR, IND: Ankle — OUTSIDE
Impact: Adonai Mitchell moves up the depth chart to No. 2 WR status.
Matt Gay, K, IND: Hernia– Questionable
Impact: Spencer Shrader was promoted from the practice squad, so it's likely he'll get the call.
Malik Washington, WR, missing in action: Quadruple — OUTSIDE
Impact: Braxton Berrios will likely slide comfortably into the team's No. 3 WR role.
Antonio Gibson, running back, Nebraska: Hip — Questionable
Impact: Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to get the majority of the RB touches, even though Gibson says he will try to play.
In Perry, RB, NO: Hand — Questionable
Impact: Missed a pair of practices late in the week. Rashid Shaheed and Cedrick Wilson Jr. get small increases in value.
Russell Wilson, quarterback, PIT: Calf — Questionable
Impact: Wilson traveled to Atlanta, so there's optimism he'll be healthy enough to play, if needed. However, Justin Fields is expected to start.
Roman Wilson, WR, PIT: Ankle — OUTSIDE
Impact: The rookie won't debut in Week 1. Ben Skowronek could have some targets.
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, TEN: Knee — Questionable
Impact: He's been limited in practice all week but will reportedly attempt to play despite suffering a torn MCL in late July.
Matches at 4:00 pm Eastern Time
CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver, dal: NFI List — Activated
Impact: Dallas made the expected procedural move this week to allow its top wide receiver to start in Week 1.
DJ Chark Jr., WR, LAC: Hip — OUT/GO
Impact: Rookie WR Ladd McConkey will get a chance to shine early.
Pharaoh Brown, TE, SEA: Foot — OUTSIDE
Impact: Noah Fant (toe) was injured earlier in the week but should be fine to start.
Tyler Lockett, wide receiver, SEA: Hermetic — Questionable
Impact: After a full practice on Friday, Lockett looks good to start Sunday.
Trey Palmer, wide receiver, TB: Concussion– Questionable
Impact: Even if he passes the league's concussion protocol, he'll likely still be behind Jalen McMillan on the depth chart.
Marcus Mariota, QB, WAS: Chest — OUT/GO
Impact: Jeff Driskel will be the backup to rookie starting QB Jayden Daniels.
Sunday night game
There are no fantasy-relevant injuries for either the Rams or Lions.
