NFL inactives today: Week 9, Sunday, November 8
13 NFL games today, updated Nov 8, 11:42 AM ET. 27 fantasy players out or doubtful, 22 game-time decisions and 2 made active after being listed. See the full NFL injury report for practice reports and injured reserve.
Inactives by game
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons, Sun 9:30 AM ET (Bernabeu)
Inactives at 8:00 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Bengals inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Kattus | TE | Out | Undisclosed |
Falcons inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | Out (official report) | DNP | Hamstring | Expected back Nov 15 | |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | Questionable | Concussion | Beaux Collins (WR3) | ||
| Andy Dalton | QB | Out | Coach's decision | Expected back Nov 15 |
- Zachariah Branch: inactive
- Olamide Zaccheaus: questionable
- Andy Dalton: Dalton is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals but was designated as his team's emergency third quarterback.
Active after this week's report: Beaux Collins (questionable on the report, played Sun).
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Hard Rock Stadium)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Lions inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Questionable (official report) | Wed Limited, Thu Limited, Fri Limited | Ribs | Tay Martin (WR1) | |
| Sione Vaki | RB | Questionable (official report) | DNP | Ankle | Jacob Saylors (RB2) | |
| Jacob Saylors | RB | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Neck |
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: St. Brown (ribs) is slated to play in Sunday's game at Miami, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
- Sione Vaki: Vaki (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
- Jacob Saylors: Saylors (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Dolphins inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | RB | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Quadriceps | Kaytron Allen (RB2) | |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | Questionable (official report) | Full | Quadriceps |
- Jaylen Wright: Wright (quadriceps) isn't in line to play in Sunday's game against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
- Kaytron Allen: Allen (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Northwest Stadium)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Rams inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Parkinson | TE | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Ribs | ||
| Jordan Whittington | WR | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Back |
- Colby Parkinson: Parkinson (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
- Jordan Whittington: Whittington (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Commanders inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treylon Burks | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Foot | Expected back Nov 12 | Jaden Bradley (WR3) |
- Treylon Burks: Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Bank of America Stadium)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Broncos inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Bryant | WR | Questionable (official report) | Full | Right ankle, sprain | Lil'Jordan Humphrey (WR3) |
- Pat Bryant: Bryant (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Panthers inactives and depth chart
Nobody listed.
Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Lucas Oil Stadium)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Cowboys inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | Questionable (official report) | Wed Limited, Thu Limited, Fri Limited | Hamstring | Jonathan Mingo (WR2) | |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Ankle, sprain | Brevyn Spann-Ford (TE1) | |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | Out (official report) | DNP | Ribs | Expected back Nov 15 | |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Groin |
- George Pickens: Pickens (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
- Jake Ferguson: Ferguson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
- KaVontae Turpin: Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
- Luke Schoonmaker: questionable
Colts inactives and depth chart
Nobody listed.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Caesars Superdome)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Browns inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Concussion, concussion | Shedeur Sanders (QB1) |
- Deshaun Watson: Watson (concussion) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Saints inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Donaldson | RB | Out (official report) | DNP | Shoulder | Expected back Nov 15 | Audric Estime (RB2) |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Right hamstring, strain | Barion Brown (WR2) |
- CJ Donaldson: Donaldson (shoulder/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
- Jordyn Tyson: Tyson (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Lincoln Financial Field)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Giants inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | RB | Doubtful (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Hamstring | Devin Singletary (RB1) | |
| Charlie Jones | WR | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Head |
- Cam Skattebo: Skattebo (hamstring) -- who is officially listed as doubtful -- "is trying to push to play" Sunday against the Eagles, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
- Charlie Jones: questionable
Eagles inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Hamstring | Expected back Nov 22 | Darius Cooper (WR1) |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Ankle | Expected back Nov 22 | Hollywood Brown (WR2) |
| Tanner McKee | QB | Questionable (official report) | Limited | Ribs | Cole Payton (QB2) | |
| Britain Covey | WR | Out (official report) | DNP | Knee | Expected back Nov 22 |
- DeVonta Smith: Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
- Dontayvion Wicks: Wicks (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
- Tanner McKee: McKee (ribs) "is expected to serve as the backup quarterback" Sunday against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
- Britain Covey: Covey (knee) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants.
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs, Sun 1:00 PM ET (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
Inactives at 11:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Jets inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Concussion, concussion | Expected back Nov 15 | Isaiah Williams (WR1) |
- Garrett Wilson: Wilson (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Chiefs inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko Remigio | WR | Questionable (official report) | Full | Hip |
- Nikko Remigio: Remigio (hip) has been deemed questionable to suit up against the Jets on Sunday.
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers, Sun 4:05 PM ET (SoFi Stadium)
Inactives at 2:35 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Texans inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | RB | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Groin | Expected back Nov 15 | Dare Ogunbowale (RB2) |
| Jawhar Jordan | RB | Out | Undisclosed | |||
| Noah Whittington | RB | Out | Quadriceps |
- David Montgomery: While Montgomery (groin) has made some progress, coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that the running back will remain out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
- Noah Whittington: Strain
Chargers inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | Doubtful (official report) | DNP | Quadriceps | ||
| Evan Svoboda | TE | Out | Undisclosed |
- Brenen Thompson: Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, Sun 4:25 PM ET (Lumen Field)
Inactives at 2:55 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Cardinals inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonovan Knight | RB | Out (official report) | DNP | Concussion, concussion | Expected back Nov 15 | Evan Hull (RB2) |
| Kenny Yeboah | TE | Out | Undisclosed |
- Zonovan Knight: Knight (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
- Kenny Yeboah: The Cardinals elevated Yeboah from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Seahawks inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Quadriceps | Expected back Nov 15 | Drew Lock (QB1) |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | Out (official report) | DNP | Knee | Expected back Nov 15 | Irv Charles (WR2) |
| Jacardia Wright | RB | Out | Foot |
- Sam Darnold: Darnold (quadriceps) may miss Seattle's Week 10 game at Las Vegas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
- Rashid Shaheed: Shaheed (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of 933 KJR reports.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots, Sun 4:25 PM ET (Gillette Stadium)
Inactives at 2:55 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Packers inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarShawn Lloyd | RB | Questionable (official report) | Thu Limited | Knee | Pierre Strong Jr. (RB2) | |
| Josh Whyle | TE | Out (official report) | DNP | Concussion, concussion | Expected back Nov 15 |
- MarShawn Lloyd: Lloyd (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
- Josh Whyle: Whyle (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Patriots inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Foot | Eli Raridon (TE1) | |
| A.J. Brown | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Knee | Expected back Nov 15 | Efton Chism III (WR1) |
| Mack Hollins | WR | Questionable (official report) | Wed Limited, Thu Limited, Fri Limited | Calf | ||
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Illness | Expected back Nov 15 | Corey Kiner (RB2) |
- Hunter Henry: Henry (foot) "has a realistic chance to play" Sunday against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
- A.J. Brown: Brown (knee) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Packers, Mark Daniels of Masslive.comreports.
- Mack Hollins: The Patriots activated Hollins (calf) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
- TreVeyon Henderson: Henderson (illness) won't play Sunday against the Packers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers, Sun 4:25 PM ET (Levi's Stadium)
Inactives at 2:55 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Raiders inactives and depth chart
Nobody listed.
49ers inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Right achilles, tendinitis | Expected back Nov 15 | Jordan Watkins (WR1) |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | Out (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri DNP | Right hamstring | Expected back Nov 15 | Brandin Cooks (WR2) |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Out | Personal | Expected back Nov 15 |
- Mike Evans: Evans (Achilles), who won't play in Sunday's game against the Raiders, appears to be "questionable at best" for next Sunday's road matchup with the Cowboys, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
- Deebo Samuel Sr.: Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
- Brandon Aiyuk: Prior to meeting with 49ers officials Friday, Aiyuk (personal) told assembled media that he's "feeling great, healthy" and "looking to get reinstated to the National Football League," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Active after this week's report: Demarcus Robinson (questionable on the report, active for Sun).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears, Sun 8:20 PM ET (Soldier Field)
Inactives at 6:50 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Buccaneers inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu Full, Fri Full | Foot | Tez Johnson (WR1) |
- Emeka Egbuka: Egbuka (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Chicago, is slated to return to action, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Bears inactives and depth chart
| Player | Pos | Status | Practice | Injury | Return | Starts instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | RB | Questionable (official report) | Wed DNP, Thu DNP, Fri Limited | Toe, sprain | Roschon Johnson (RB2) |
- Kyle Monangai: Monangai (thumb/toe) isn't slated to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but he's expected to return after the Bears' Week 10 bye in a Week 11 matchup with the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Quick answers
Who is inactive for the NFL today?
27 fantasy players on teams playing Nov 8 are out or doubtful, led by Garrett Wilson, Cam Skattebo, DeVonta Smith, Mike Evans, A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson, David Montgomery, Deebo Samuel Sr..
Which players are game-time decisions?
Amon-Ra St. Brown, George Pickens, Kyle Monangai, Emeka Egbuka, Deshaun Watson, Hunter Henry, Mack Hollins, Colby Parkinson and 14 more are still questionable. Each team names its inactives 90 minutes before kickoff.
When are NFL inactives announced?
Each team submits its list of inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff: about 11:30 a.m. ET for 1 p.m. games and 2:35 p.m. ET for late afternoon games. This page reads them every 10 minutes from two hours before kickoff.
What does inactive mean in the NFL?
An inactive player is in uniform for none of the game: he cannot play. Teams dress 48 players, so healthy players can be inactive too. A questionable player who is not on the inactive list is active and should play.
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