Fantasy football enthusiasts, listen up! As NFL teams release their official inactives lists, we’ve got you covered with all the updates and analysis you need to set your fantasy football lineups. We’ll break down the key players who are out of action and how their absence could impact your fantasy team.
Let’s start with the early games at 1 p.m. ET. Keaton Mitchell from the Baltimore Ravens is out with a knee injury, opening up an opportunity for Justice Hill. Zay Flowers, also from the Ravens, will play through an ankle injury, but Rashod Bateman could steal the show. Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals is inactive with a quad injury, giving Andrei Iosivas a chance to shine. In Cleveland, Jerome Ford is out with a hamstring issue, paving the way for Pierre Strong Jr. to back up Nick Chubb.
Moving on to the late-afternoon games at 4 p.m. ET, we have a few more notable absences. Curtis Samuel of the Buffalo Bills is targeting a Week 9 return from a pectoral injury. Andy Dalton of the Carolina Panthers is doubtful with a thumb injury, so Bryce Young will get the start. Jonathon Brooks, also from the Panthers, is out with a knee injury, putting Chuba Hubbard in the spotlight. In Kansas City, JuJu Smith-Schuster is out with a hamstring injury, while DeAndre Hopkins is set to make his debut alongside Xavier Worthy.
In the Sunday night game, John Stephens Jr. of the Dallas Cowboys is out for the season with a knee injury. His absence opens the door for RB Dalvin Cook to step up. Jake Moody, the kicker for the San Francisco 49ers, is out with an ankle injury, giving Anders Carlson another chance to shine. Jauan Jennings, also from the 49ers, is out with a hip injury, creating an opportunity for Ricky Pearsall. Deebo Samuel Sr. is questionable with an illness, so Jacob Cowing and Chris Conley could see more targets.
As you set your fantasy football lineups for Week 8, keep a close eye on these player statuses and how their absences could impact their teams. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as game time approaches.
