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The NFL is back for Week 17 to wrap up the 2020 regular season. Most traditional fantasy leagues have wrapped up, but some of you have a title game still to play — or underway if you have a multi-week championship. And of course, there’s plenty of DFS to be had on this final Sunday of the season.
There are plenty of notable injuries to keep track of, as well as which teams will be resting which starters. 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 17 fantasy football lineup. We’ll provide updates on injuries, key start/sit decisions, and more leading up to 1 p.m. kickoffs.
Bills plans
The Bills have deactivated several healthy players, which suggests offensive starters won’t play the full game.
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— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) January 3, 2021
1 p.m. inactives report
Active
QB Josh Allen
QB Matthew Stafford
WR DeVante Parker
Inactive
QB Carson Wentz
WR Julio Jones
WR Cole Beasley
WR Willie Snead
WR Jakeem Grant
Alex Smith expected to start, should have Antonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin back
Washington QB Alex Smith (calf) is expected to start and he should have all of his weapons. Source said RB Antonio Gibson (toe) WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) are both preparing to play. WFT should be close to full strength in a must-win game.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2021
Optimism for Chase Edmonds playing
#AZCardinals RB Chase Edmonds is considered a game-time decision, though a source said there is optimism that he plays vs. the #Rams. Edmonds is questionable with a hip injury.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2021
Gus Edwards expected to play
Ravens RB Gus Edwards, listed as questionable for today with a back injury, is expected to play against the Bengals, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2021
Matthew Stafford is expected to play
Despite dealing with ankle, rib and thumb injuries that have him listed as questionable for Sunday, Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford is expected to start vs. the Vikings, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2021
Cam Akers is expected to “try to play”
Rams’ RB Cam Akers, listed as questionable with a high ankle sprain, is likely to try to play today against the Cardinals, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2021
Le’Veon Bell to be active, but get little work
#Chiefs RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) is expected to dress vs. the #Chargers, but if he plays it’ll be very little, source said. RB Darwin Thompson is slated to get the bulk of the carries.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2021
Larry Fitzgerald unlikely to play, but could push for it
Cardinals are not optimistic that WR Larry Fitzgerald, listed as questionable with a groin injury, will be able to play vs the Rams, per source. With Christian Kirk out, Fitzgerald could try to surprise Arizona. But the team was not counting on having him available.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2021