Matthew Berry and Field Yates discuss Tyler Lockett's value and DK Metcalf's performance against a weak Steelers secondary. (2:11).
Geno Smith will be a hindrance to the fantasy value of Seahawks' WRs. (2:11).
Whom should you begin? Who should you start? We'll provide fantasy-relevant analysis and updates here to help you plan your fantasy football lineups. This is usually done about 90 minutes before kickoff. All rankings in this column are based on our ESPN Fantasy ranks.
Official Sunday inactives will begin arriving approximately 90 minutes before the kickoff time. This includes around 11:11 a.m. ET for the early games, and 2:30 p.m. ET for late games. ET for the later games
Keep checking the site often to get the most recent information.
1 p.m. ET games
Offense
Sammy Watkins WR, BAL Thigh -- OUT
Impact: Rashod bateman is now in IR, and will make his debut.
Ty'Son Williams, RB, BAL: Team decision -- Inactive
Impact: The team clearly trusts its three veterans more in the backfield.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, CAR: Hamstring -- OUT/IR
Impact: Chuba Hubbard will continue to work until Week 9.
Damien Williams, RB, CHI: COVID-19 -- OUT
Impact: Khalil Herbert, Chicago's backfielder, is basically everything.
Allen Robinson II, WR, CHI: Ankle -- Active
Impact: Breshad perriman is surprised to be inactive for this one.
Joe Mixon, CIN, RB: Ankle -- Active
Impact: Mixon is expected to manage a full-time job.
Jamaal Williams, RB, DET: Hip -- Active
Impact: Jermar Jeffery might be able to get some touches if Williams isn't able to play for the full 60 minutes.
D'Andre Swift, RB, DET: Groin -- Active
Impact: Swift will likely start and receive his usual set of touches.
T.J. Hockenson TE, DET Knee -- Active
Impact: Hockenson will be able to practice throughout the week and play on Saturday.
Danny Amendola WR, HOU Thigh -- Inactive
Impact: Amendola missed another game last week, and also sat out.
Rodrigo Blankenship, K, IND: Hip -- OUT/IR
Impact: Michael Badgley will kick his place.
Jordan Wilkins, RB, IND, Illness -- OUT
Trade rumors could lead to Marlon Mack being highlighted for his impact.
T.Y. T.Y.
Impact: He is back in practice and could be seen limited action on Sunday.
Tyreek Hill, WR and KC: Active -- Quad
Impact: Josh Gordon and Byron Pringle might be offered additional work if Josh Gordon falls behind.
Mike Williams, WR and LAC: Knee -- Active
Impact: Joshua Palmer and Jalen Guyton could still see more action.
Saquon Barkley, RB, NYG: Ankle -- OUT
Impact: His injury was quite serious so it's not surprising that he will miss Week 6.
Kenny Golladay WR, NYG Knee -- OUT
Impact: QB Daniel Jones will still play, but Golladay will be sidelined by Golladay's injured knee.
Darius Slayton, WR, NYG: Hamstring -- Inactive
Impact: Sterling Shepard will see most of the WR targets.
Kadarius Toney, WR, NYG: Ankle -- Active
Impact: He will play and do a lot of work with the depleted WR team.
Antonio Gibson, RB, WAS: Shin -- Active
Impact: J.D. McKissic remains the safest fantasy play.
Terry McLaurin WR, WAS Hamstring -- Active
Impact: He felt better Saturday so his active status today was anticipated.
Curtis Samuel, WR, WAS Groin -- OUT
Impact: McLaurin and Adam Humphries should be the first to start.
Cam Sims, WR WAS: Hamstring -- OUT
Impact: DeAndre Carter and Dax Milne provide WR depth.
Dyami Brown, WR. WAS: Knee -- Active
Impact: Antonio Gandy Golden was promoted to the active roster just in case.
Defense
DeShon Elliott S, BAL -- Quad -- Active
Shaq Thompson, LB, CAR: Foot -- OUT
Akiem Hicks, DE, CHI: Groin -- Active
Khalil Mack, LB, CHI: Foot -- Active
Eddie Jackson, S, CHI: Knee -- Active
Trey Flowers, DET, DET: Knee -- Active
Kevin King, CB GB: Shoulder -- OUT
Desmond King II CB, HOU Hip -- Active
Xavier Rhodes, CB, IND: Concussion -- Active
Chris Jones, DT. KC: Wrist -- OUT
Anthony Hitchens, LB and KC: Knee -- Active
Charvarius Ward CB, KC -- Quad -- Inactive
Drue Tranquill, LB, LAC: Chest -- OUT
Nasir Adderley, S, LAC: Hip -- Inactive
Michael Pierce, DT. MIN: Elbow -- OUT
4 p.m. ET games
Offense
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Chase Edmonds RB, ARI Shoulder -- Questionable
Impact: James Conner received more touches than expected last week.
Nick Chubb, RB and CLE: Calf -- OUT
Impact: Hunt will shine as an RB1 player without his presence.
Kareem Hunt RB, CLE -- Wrist -- Questionable
Impact: D'Ernest Johnson and Demetric Felton are the only options if he is unable to go.
Jarvis Landry, W, CLE, Knee -- OUT
Impact: He is making enough progress to be able to play in Week 7.
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, DAL: Ribs -- Questionable
Impact: Every indication Elliott plays Sunday.
Melvin Gordon III, RB, DEN -- Hip -- Questionable
Impact: Javonte Willie will still get attention. Mike Boone has returned from IR.
Damien Harris, RB, NE: Ribs -- Questionable
Impact: Rhamondre Stephenson appears to be Belichick’s RB flavor for the week.
J.J. Taylor, RB, NE: Groin -- Questionable
Impact: Brandon Bolden could also be in the backfield mix.
Nick Folk, K. NE: Knee -- Questionable
This status is "paperwork" and does not have any impact. Folk will play.
Defense
Byron Murphy Jr., CB, ARI: Ribs -- Questionable
Chandler Jones, LB, ARI: COVID-19 -- OUT
Jadeveon Clowney (DE, CLE): Knee -- Questionable
Myles Garrett, DE CLE: Knee -- Questionable
Malcolm Smith, LB. CLE: Abdomen -- OUT
Denzel Ward, CB, CLE: Neck -- Questionable
Greg Newsome II CB, CLE Calf -- Questionable
Dorance Armstrong, DE. DAL: Ankle -- OUT
Damontae Kazee S, DAL Hip -- Questionable
Donovan Wilson S, DAL, Groin -- Questionable
Trevon Diggs, CB, DAL: Ankle -- Questionable
Kareem Jackson S, DEN -- Back -- Questionable
Johnathan Hankins DT, LV -- Hip -- Doubtful
Quinton Jefferson, DT and LV: Back -- Questionable
Kyle Van Noy, LB, NE: Groin -- Questionable
Jalen Mills, CB, NE: Hamstring -- Questionable
Sunday Night Game
Russell Wilson, QB, SEA -- Finger -- OUT/IR
Impact: Geno Smith will be wearing the magnifying glasses in this photo.
Chris Carson, RB SEA: Neck -- OUT/IR
Impact: Alex Collins will start with DeeJay Texas backing him.
JuJu Smith-Schuster WR, PIT Shoulder -- OUT/IR
Impact: Chase Claypool, James Washington will be filling big shoes.
9:30 a.m. ET London game
Jacoby Brissett QB, MIA Hamstring -- Active
Impact: Tua tagovailoa has been removed from the IR, and will begin Week 6.
DeVante Parker, WR and MIA: Shoulder -- OUT
Impact: Isaiah Ford was elevated from the practice squad to increase Miami's WR depth.
Preston Williams, WR. MIA: Groin -- inactive
Impact: Mack Hollins, Albert Wilson should get more attention.
Adam Shaheen, TE, MIA: Knee -- Inactive
Impact: Durham Smythe is expected to take over, since Shaheen's overseas travel did Shaheen no favors.
Xavien Howard CB, MIA Shoulder -- OUT
Byron Jones, CB, MIA: Achilles -- Inactive
Roy Robertson-Harris DT, JAX -- Ankle -- Active
Myles Jack, LB, JAX: Back -- OUT
