Attention fantasy owners: Morning updates from network pregame shows to assist with lineups and roster decisions (updated frequently through 11:45 a.m. ET)…
Arizona Cardinals: Herm Edwards (ESPN) on SportsCenter says RB James Conner should get a lot of carries in rainy Seattle conditions today…Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says WR Marvin Harrison is a must-play despite his high-ceiling/low-floor performances this year; in the same segment, co-host Katie Mox said the Cardinals defense is a top-four red-zone unit in the last four games… QB Kyler Murray is likely to have his tackle, Jonah Williams (knee), back today.
Carolina Panthers: WR Jalen Coker is inactive but WR Adam Thielen is active…Looking to win their third straight, the Panthers will debut RB Jonathon Brooks (knee). WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) also is expected to play.
Chicago Bears: RB D’Andre Swift and WR Keenan Allen are active…Courtney Cronin (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that RB Roschon Johnson tied a career-high with 10 carries last week in his first game under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown… Both RB D’Andre Swift and WR Keenan Allen are expected to play today.
Dallas Cowboys: G Tyler Smith is inactive…While CB DaRon Bland will return, CB Trevon Diggs, G Zack Martin and TE Jake Ferguson are out.
Detroit Lions: TE Sam LaPorta is active…Rex Ryan (ESPN) on Sunday NFL Countdown says QB Jared Goff will throw four touchdowns, three to TE Sam LaPorta…TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) will play today. CB Terrion Arnold (groin) is out.
Green Bay Packers: Tiffany Blackmon (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says RB Josh Jacobs should play well today against a banged-up 49ers defense…CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and RB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) are out.
Houston Texans: Matt Ryan (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says the Texans need to expand the role of WR John Metchie because they may need to keep up with a more explosive offense in the first round of the playoffs.
Indianapolis Colts: Kimberly Martin (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now says Detroit will attempt to keep Anthony Richardson in the pocket as much as possible, limiting his run-pass option ability.
Kansas City Chiefs: Evan Washburn (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says RB Isiah Pacheco remains out today but the Chiefs are hopeful that he will return for the Black Friday game against Las Vegas next week.
Miami Dolphins: T Terron Armstead is active despite not practicing this week…QB Tua Tagovailoa could be without T Terron Armstead (knee), who is a game-time decision.
Minnesota Vikings: TE Josh Oliver is inactive.
New England Patriots: CB Christian Gonzalez, added to the injury report Friday (hip/questionable), appears to carry a slight limp upon arriving at Hard Rock Stadium…DT Christian Barmore (not injury related) is expected to play.
New York Giants: WR Malik Nabers is active..QB Tommy DeVito starts against the defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, Tampa Bay, Mike Clay (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now says…WR Malik Nabers (groin) is questionable but expected to play. OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux was activated from injured reserve and will return.
Philadelphia Eagles: WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out.
San Francisco 49ers: Dan Graziano (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now says the 49ers are expected to be even more creative without Brock Purdy and a banged-up offensive line, meaning more backfield opportunities for WR Deebo Samuel; Dr. Stephania Bell says TE George Kittle rebounded nicely earlier in the year after missing a game due to injury…Kyle Long (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says 49ers should use other talented RBs more often, Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo, despite the return of Christian McCaffrey…QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) and DE Nick Bosa (oblique) were both ruled out on Friday. Purdy is expected to be able to return next Sunday, although the 49ers also thought Purdy would be able to start today in Green Bay (Adam Schefter). T Trent Williams (ankle) is expected to play.
Seattle Seahawks: Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says QB Geno Smith, who leads the NFL in passing yards per game, is a solid start because he doesn’t have a low-fantasy floor now that WR DK Metcalf has returned to pair with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Ratcliffe adds that RB Kenneth Walker scores TDs when Metcalf is on the field…TE Noah Fant (groin) is expected to be a game-time decision.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Mike Evans is active.; however, LT Tristan Wirfs is inactive..WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is expected to make his return to the Bucs’ lineup. However, QB Baker Mayfield likely won’t have his left tackle, Tristan Wirfs, who’s now doubtful.
Washington Commanders: CB Marshon Lattimore is inactive…Stephania Bell (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that QB Jayden Daniels while not on the injury report still could have lingering rib soreness limiting his production, especially his run game; Damien Woody thinks they have to return to his early season carries… K Austin Seibert was removed from the injury report and will play.
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