EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhom 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.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.Refresh often for the latest information.Don't forget to check these out: Mike Clay's Playbook | Week 1 BuzzWeek 1 Rankings | Matchup rankings for Week 1Biggest concerns heading into Week 1Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV (ankle): After dealing with this injury for most of the preseason, Jeanty practiced in full this week and will play in Week 1 against the Dolphins. Jeanty is a fantasy RB1 with the potential to be one of top RB scorers for the week. Last season, Miami ranked in the top eight in terms of most rushing and receiving yards allowed to backs. Mike Washington Jr. is a flex option with big-play upside in this matchup.Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI (ankle): Love is another back dealing with a preseason ankle issue. The rookie got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He was also listed as the RB2 on the Cardinals' depth chart. Love is expected to play and, even if he is on limited touches, he should see enough involvement to be started in fantasy. He is an explosive runner and reliable pass catcher, so he brings RB1 upside even if Arizona plays it a bit safe with him in Week 1. Tyler Allgeier is also in play as a deeper-league flex option. He will likely operate as the team's goal-line back.Malik Nabers, WR, NYG (knee): Nabers is returning from a torn ACL and practiced in full this week. He told reporters it will be his decision whether he suits up, but the expectation is that he will play. If he suits up for the Giants, he should start in all fantasy leagues. Although the Cowboys have a new-look defense, they did allow the most yards, touchdowns and fantasy points to receivers last season. Nabers got them for 167 yards and two touchdowns in last season's Week 2.Emeka Egbuka, WR, TB (toe): Although the sophomore receiver dealt with a toe injury this preseason, he returned to full practice this week and will play in Week 1. Egbuka showed WR1 upside early last season before injuries took their toll on both him and QB Baker Mayfield. Egbuka brings that same upside this week in what could be a high-scoring game against the Bengals.Rome Odunze, WR, CHI (calf): Odunze suffered his injury late last week in practice and has been limited all week. However, he stated on Friday that he will be suiting up in Week 1. While there is added risk due to the calf, Odunze remains in play as a high-upside WR3/flex option. The Panthers were stingy against receivers last season, but the Bears' offense should be good enough to overcome the matchup.Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN (knee): Chase only learned on Thursday that the Bengals play the Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET, but the good news is he will be playing. Chase brings overall WR1 upside in what could be a high-scoring game between two strong offenses.Ruled out before SundayBrock Bowers, TE, LV (knee): Bowers underwent meniscus surgery on Wednesday. He will miss Week 1 and likely more time than that. For those managers looking for a replacement, Juwan Johnson -- who will likely be the No. 2 two target for the Saints in a game in which they will have to throw often -- is my favorite waiver wire option. If not, Michael Mayer and Dalton Schultz are alternative choices to nab as a "plug and play" for Week 1.Tua Tagovailoa, QB, ATL (oblique): Atlanta's quarterback has been ruled out after getting added to the injury report due to an injury that he suffered Thursday at practice. Cooper Rush will be the next man up since Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is already out. Rush should not be started in fantasy, even in superflex leagues. However, managers with Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr. should keep those Falcons in their lineups.Who we'll be monitoring on SundayPlayers with early startsTy Johnson, RB. BUF (leg): Buffalo's passing-down back has not practiced this week and is questionable. His absence would likely lead to more passing-down opportunities for James Cook III. Cook is a must-play option despite the tough matchup.Jonathon Brooks, RB, CAR (groin): Brooks missed time late this preseason but has returned to practice this week in limited fashion. Brooks is up in the air to play in Week 1. There's a lot of excitement surrounding Brooks and his massive upside. However, he was limited to just 12 touches in his first two NFL seasons due to injury and we do not know how the work will be distributed between Brooks and Chuba Hubbard in Week 1 and beyond. Despite the good matchup, take a wait-and-see approach, if you can.Alec Pierce, WR, IND (ankle/heel): The highest-paid free agent receiver in NFL history has started his season limited in practice. The expectation is that he will suit up for the Colts in Week 1. For fantasy, he is a high-ceiling play due to his field-stretching ability. He does bring some risk, though, given he has been dealing with multiple injuries this preseason.Jakobi Meyers, WR, JAX (thumb): The receiver has been limited at practice but said that he would be playing in Week 1. If true, he is a flex option who is more of a "safe floor" than an upside play.LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, JAX (hip): Jacksonville's passing-down back did not practice on Wednesday and saw only limited action on Thursday and Friday. Liam Coen said Allen would be a game-time decision. While he is not himself fantasy-relevant, his absence would likely lead to more passing-down snaps for Bhayshul Tuten, increasing his value.Alvin Kamara, RB, NO (knee): Kamara has been limited in practice this week. While he could be in flex consideration in deep PPR leagues, he is likely to be left on benches in the majority of leagues. His presence impacts Travis Etienne Jr., as Kamara can play on the valuable passing-down snaps. Etienne is still a strong start, but it is worth monitoring the usage.Jalen McMillan, WR, TB (knee): The receiver is doubtful to suit up in Week 1. As stated earlier, Emeka Egbuka is a must-play option -- and he might well see an uptick in volume. Chris Godwin Jr. also could see a slight volume boost and is in play as a WR3/flex option.Sean Tucker, RB, TB (hamstring): Tampa Bay's RB3 is doubtful to suit up. Last season, Tucker handled a good chunk of the Buccaneers' goal-line looks. Without him, those looks should go to either Bucky Irving or Kenny Gainwell. Irving is a strong start, while Gainwell is a flex option in what could be a high-scoring game.Players with late startsChris Bell, WR, MIA (knee): Bell had first-round NFL draft hype before tearing an ACL in college. That injury caused him to miss much of the preseason, but the Dolphins announced this week that Bell will start alongside Caleb Douglas. More importantly, he will not be on a snap count. Bell is worth grabbing if he is on your league's waiver wire.Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, WAS (groin): He has been limited in practice this week. While he is on track to suit up, given both the uncertain usage split between him and Rachaad White and a tough matchup, it would be wise to sit him if you can. I would rather play backs such as Tony Pollard, Jordan Mason, J.K. Dobbins or Kenny Gainwell.Players going on Sunday nightMalik Davis, RB. DAL (hip): The Cowboys' RB2 was carted off the practice field Friday. The only other backup RB on their roster is Emari Demercado. Expect Javonte Williams to handle a lot of work in Week 1. He has RB1 upside against the Giants.
