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The NFL is back for Week 12 of the 2020 regular season, and things are slightly messy. Covid-19 has resulted in Ravens-Steelers getting pushed back from Thanksgiving to Sunday, and then again from Sunday to Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Broncos have placed all of their quarterbacks on the Covid-19 injured reserve list.
There are some big injury questions to sort out this week. Julio Jones is unlikely to play, but we’re awaiting final word. Kalen Ballage may not play, but the Chargers are also expected to get Austin Ekeler back. Oh, and we’re waiting for confirmation on the Broncos starting quarterback this week.
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 12 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. inactives
Active
RB Raheem Mostert
WR Deebo Samuel
WR Jerry Jeudy
TE Jordan Reed
TE Tyler Higbee
Inactive
RB Tevin Coleman
1 p.m. inactives
Active
QB Philip Rivers
RB Giovani Bernard
RB Austin Ekeler
WR N’Keal Harry
TE Hayden Hurst
Inactive
QB Tua Tagovailoa
RB Todd Gurley
RB Kalen Ballage
WR Julio Jones
WR DJ Chark
WR Chris Conley
TE Irv Smith
Julio Jones likely won’t play, but there are moderately conflicting reports
#Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) is not expected to play today vs. the #Raiders, source said. Jones was not able to practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. Meanwhile, TE Hayden Hurst (ankle) should be good to go.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 29, 2020
Falcons plan to assess how WR Julio Jones and his hamstring are feeling Sunday morning before deciding whether he can play, per source. Jones is questionable with hamstring injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2020
Hayden Hurst will play
Falcons’ TE Hayden Hurst, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Raiders, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2020
Kendall Hinton to start at QB for Broncos
#Broncos WR Kendall Hinton will play plenty at QB tomorrow, source said. 2020! He did play QB for a few years at Wake Forest.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 28, 2020
Gio Bernard is good to go
#Bengals RB Giovani Bernard, dealing with a concussion and listed as questionable, is expected to play today vs. the #Giants, source said. Important with Joe Mixon on IR. … Meanwhile, #Giants S Xavier McKinney will make his debut today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 29, 2020
Kalen Ballage likely won’t play, but moderately conflicting reports, while Austin Ekeler is slated to play
Chargers’ RB Kalen Ballage, listed as questionable for Sunday with calf and ankle injuries, is not expected to play vs. the Bills, per source. It will leave the Chargers with RBs Austin Ekeler, Troymaine Pope and Josh Kelley.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2020
#Chargers RB Austin Ekeler, just activated from Injured Reserve because of a serious hamstring injury, is set to play today, source said. He won’t be the bell cow just yet, but he’s slated to play. Meanwhile RB Kalen Ballage (ankle/calf) is a game-time decision.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 29, 2020
Philip Rivers shouldn’t be hindered by toe injury
#Colts QB Philip Rivers -- who’s listed as questionable -- looked good in his return to practice Friday and coach Frank Reich told me it doesn't look like Rivers’ injured toe will be an issue today against the #Titans.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 29, 2020