Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won't be in the lineup, we'll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactives lists. Any rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.
Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff times: around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon games.
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4 p.m. ET games
Matt Prater, K, ARI: Knee -- OUT
Impact: Chad Ryland will once again replace the veteran.
Michael Wilson, WR, ARI: Hamstring -- Inactive
Impact: He had been a late-week add to the injury report. Greg Dortch's fantasy value rises a bit for Week 18.
Tyler Badie, RB, DEN: Back -- OUT
Impact: Had he returned from IR this week, he would have only added to the confusion in the Denver backfield. Avoid this situation entirely.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Carson Wentz gets the nod in this "clear out the bench" Week 18 lineup for the Chiefs.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC: Ribs -- OUT
Impact: No need to risk exacerbating the injury. He'll take time off to heal.
Kareem Hunt, RB, KC: Team decision -- Active
Impact: He will also likely be rested, despite the active status. Samaje Perine and Carson Steele should split carries.
Travis Kelce, TE, KC: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Peyton Hendershot, anyone?
Mecole Hardman, WR, KC: Knee -- OUT
Impact: He was designated to return from IR and can resume practicing with the team. As for other KC wideouts, Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown will likely not see too much of the field. DeAndre Hopkins could play until he achieves some incentives.
Gus Edwards, RB, LAC: Ankle -- OUT
Impact: J.K. Dobbins once again should see most of the RB touches here.
Joshua Palmer, WR, LAC: Foot -- OUT
Impact: Ladd McConkey (toe), however, was removed from the injury report and should play.
Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Jimmy Garoppolo will start this "meaningless to the Rams" Week 18 game.
Kyren Williams, RB, LAR: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Expect the duo of Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers to hold down the RB fort.
Cooper Kupp, WR, LAR: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell should see some WR looks.
Puka Nacua, WR, LAR: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Jordan Whittington (ankle) could also contribute.
Ameer Abdullah, RB, LV: Foot -- OUT
Impact: Alexander Mattison will get most of the looks, with perhaps rookie Dylan Laube getting the leftovers.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, MIA: Hip -- Inactive
Impact: Tyler Huntley will be the one to attempt to lead Miami to the playoffs.
Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA: Wrist -- Active
Impact: With a playoff spot still possible, both Hill and Waddle will play ...
Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA: Knee -- Active
Impact: ... with Malik Washington also in the WR mix.
Tyler Conklin, TE, NYJ: Calf -- Active
Impact: He's a risky TE option under ideal circumstances, let alone after being a late-window, game-time call.
Brock Purdy, QB, SF: Elbow -- OUT
Impact: If this game mattered, Purdy would be playing. It does not, so we'll see Joshua Dobbs.
George Kittle, TE, SF: Ankle -- Active
Impact: Kittle was a game-time call and, while there's no real reason to play him, he is active. Eric Saubert should also see some TE targets.
Deebo Samuel Sr. , WR, SF: Ribs -- OUT
Impact: Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall will start at WR for the 49ers.
Sunday night game
David Montgomery, RB, DET: Knee -- OUT
Impact: He still might be able to return during the playoffs, but not in Week 18. Craig Reynolds (back) was a late add to the injury report, leaving Jahmyr Gibbs with little backup if he sits.
Kalif Raymond, WR, DET: Foot -- Questionable
Impact: It's looking likely he will return from IR and help with the Lions' return game.
1 p.m. ET games
Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL: Shoulder -- Inactive
Impact: Missing practice on Friday was a concern. So, even with a playoff spot on the line, he's out.
Amari Cooper, WR, BUF: Personal -- OUT
Impact: He wasn't likely to play much in this meaningless affair anyway. QB Josh Allen will start to keep his streak alive, but most of the team's regulars will see only a little bit of action.
Curtis Samuel, WR, BUF: Ribs -- Active
Impact: Given the "rest plan" for starters, Samuel could see significant action.
Miles Sanders, RB, CAR: Ankle -- Active
Impact: He's back from IR for the finale, but how much action he actually sees is unknown.
Xavier Legette, WR, CAR: Hip -- Active
Impact: There's no reason for the team to risk playing him, but here we are.
Christian Watson, WR, GB: Knee -- Active
Impact: Dontayvion Wicks could see some extra work with Romeo Doubs (illness) as a surprise inactive.
Anthony Richardson, QB, IND: Back -- OUT
Impact: One last hurrah for Joe Flacco?
Drake Maye, QB, NE: Hand -- Active
Impact: Jacoby Brissett could still see action if Maye is unable to complete the game.
Hunter Henry, TE, NE: Foot -- Inactive
Impact: Austin Hooper is in line for targets as the team decides to let Henry end the season early.
Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, NE: Shoulder -- OUT
Impact: Meanwhile, Kayshon Boutte (illness) was removed from the injury report and should play.
Derek Carr, QB, NO: Hand -- OUT
Impact: It's another week of NFL experience ahead for Spencer Rattler.
Alvin Kamara, RB, NO: Groin -- Inactive
Impact: He didn't practice this week. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jamaal Williams will likely split carries.
Kendre Miller, RB, NO: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Jordan Mims might also see some offensive snaps this week.
Juwan Johnson, TE, NO: Knee -- Active
Impact: Foster Moreau is still a "dart throw" last-minute option at TE, even with Johnson active.
Chris Olave, WR, NO: Head -- OUT
Impact: He had been practicing, but to what end? Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kevin Austin Jr. will likely see most of the WR action.
Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Hurts is not yet out of the league's concussion protocol, but he should be ready to go once the playoffs arrive.
Kenny Pickett, QB, PHI: Ribs -- Active
Impact: Pickett is not likely to play, given the need to stay healthy in case he's needed during the postseason. Tanner McKee will start.
Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: If you don't play in a meaningless Week 18, you can't get hurt.
Will Shipley, RB, PHI: Concussion -- Active
Impact: Kenneth Gainwell should start but Shipley is in line to see significant touches if he can play.
A.J. Brown, WR, PHI: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: Jahan Dotson should see increased targets ...
DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: ... as could Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith.
Cade Otton, TE, TB: Knee -- Inactive
Impact: Payne Durham found the end zone last week when Otton sat.
Sterling Shepard, WR, TB: Hamstring -- Active
Impact: No reason to look beyond Jalen McMillan and Mike Evans for WR options out of Tampa Bay.
Nick Folk, K, TEN: Abdomen -- OUT
Impact: Matthew Wright will once again showcase his leg.
Tony Pollard, RB, TEN: Ankle -- Active
Impact: He was a game-time call, so Julius Chestnut may still see a lot of touches.
Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Joshua Kelley could see some action as well.
Chig Okonkwo, TE, TEN: Abdomen -- Active
Impact: He's active, but Nick Vannett could still end up with more snaps.
Tyler Boyd, WR, TEN: Foot -- OUT
Impact: Realistically, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is the only Titans receiving option to consider.
Austin Ekeler, RB, WAS: Concussion -- Active
Impact: He has been activated from IR in order to get some reps in prior to next week's playoff tilt.