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The NFL is back for Week 8 of the 2020 regular season, and is on track for a third consecutive on-time Sunday schedule. Covid-19 raised some concerns about Bucs-Giants, Chargers-Broncos, and Vikings-Packers, but all three games are on track for Sunday after no positive tests Sunday morning.
We have another unbalanced Sunday schedule with eight games at 1 p.m. ET and three in the 4:05/4:25 p.m. time slot. The early schedule is highlighted by a huge Steelers-Ravens contest for first first place in the AFC North. The late schedule is topped by Saints-Bears and 49ers-Seahawks in huge NFC matchups
We have a few big names still in question as of Sunday morning. Most notably, Seahawks running back Chris Carson could come down to a game-time decision. As a 4:25 p.m. ET game, fantasy managers could be stuck making an early decision.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for news on pertinent players and figuring out last minute roster decisions. That means not only who is not playing this week, but who is playing but might not be the best start in your Week 8 fantasy football lineup. We’ll provide updates on injuries, key start/sit decisions, and more leading up to 1 p.m. kickoffs.
4:05/4:25 p.m. inactive reports
Active
RB Phillip Lindsay
RB Travis Homer
Inactive
WR Tim Patrick
RB Chris Carson
RB Carlos Hyde
Seahawks down to DeeJay Dallas at running back
Against the #49ers today, the Seahawks are expected to be without running backs Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and Travis Homer, per @JayGlazer. Rookie DeeJay Dallas is their lone healthy back.
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) November 1, 2020
1 p.m. inactive report
Active
RB Dalvin Cook
RB Damien Harris
TE Tyler Higbee
K Mason Crosby
Inactive
RB Mark Ingram
RB Joe Mixon
WR N’Keal Harry
WR Breshad Perriman
WR Jamison Crowder
WR Bryan Edwards
OT Trent Brown
Dalvin Cook expected to play, get full workload
#Vikings RB Dalvin Cook -- listed as questionable with a groin injury -- is expected to play against the #Packers, per source. As Mike Zimmer indicated Friday, Cook expects a full workload in his return.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2020
Chris Carson is “a true 50-50” decision on game day
Seahawks’ RB Chris Carson, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to test how he feels in pre-game warmups, and one source said it is “a true 50-50” chance for him be able to play against the 49ers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2020
Phillip Lindsay expected to clear concussion protocol, Tim Patrick could miss another week
#Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (concussion) is expected to clear concussion protocol and play, source said, while WR Tim Patrick (hamstring) is pushing to play, but Denver called up another WR on Saturday. That’s generally an indication it’ll be another week for Patrick.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2020
Damien Harris is expected to play
#Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle), listed as questionable, is expected to play against the #Bills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2020
There is optimism Mo Alie-Cox will play
#Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee) will work out pre-game before facing the #Lions, but source said there is optimism that he’ll be out there against the #Lions.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2020
Tyler Higbee wants to play, but could get another week of rest
#Rams TE Tyler Higbee (hand) is pushing to play against the #Dolphins, but with the bye coming up and Johnny Mundt filling in capably, it might make sense to rest Higbee again and let him heal. Higbee could sit for those reasons.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2020