Fantasy Football Week 13 Injury Updates: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Fantasy Football Week 13: Who to Start, Who to Sit, and Key Injury Updates

Fantasy football managers, it’s crunch time! Week 13 is here, and with playoff spots on the line, every lineup decision matters. Whether you’re debating who to start or nervously refreshing for injury updates, we’ve got you covered. As NFL teams release their official inactives lists, we’ll keep you updated with all the fantasy-relevant news and analysis you need to dominate your league. Remember, all rankings mentioned here are courtesy of the ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.

Pro tip: Official Sunday inactives will start rolling in about 90 minutes before kickoff. That’s around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon matchups. Keep refreshing this page for the latest updates!

1 p.m. ET Games

Let’s dive into the early slate of games and the key injury updates that could make or break your fantasy lineup:

• Emari Demercado, RB, ARI: Shoulder — Questionable
  Impact: If Demercado can’t go, Trey Benson could see more backup carries behind James Conner.
• Younghoe Koo, K, ATL: Hip — Questionable
  Impact: If Koo is sidelined, newly signed Riley Patterson will step in.
• Josh Downs, WR, IND: Shoulder — OUT
  Impact: Expect Michael Pittman Jr. to dominate WR targets.
• Ashton Dulin, WR, IND: Ankle — OUT
  Impact: Look for Adonai Mitchell and Anthony Gould to get some extra looks.
• Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAX: Shoulder — Questionable
  Impact: Lawrence is expected to play, which means Mac Jones will remain on the bench.

And that’s just the start! Other notable updates include Breece Hall (knee, questionable) who says he’s ready to go for the Jets, and Tyjae Spears (concussion, questionable) who practiced late in the week and just needs clearance to play.

4 p.m. ET Games

The late-afternoon games bring their own set of challenges for fantasy managers. Here are the key updates:

• Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, CAR: Neck — OUT
  Impact: This boosts the fantasy value of Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette.
• Jamaal Williams, RB, NO: Groin — Questionable
  Impact: Even if Williams suits up, the Saints may continue to lean on Taysom Hill in the backfield.
• DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI: Hamstring — Questionable
  Impact: This one’s a true game-time decision, so keep an eye on the inactives list.

Sunday Night Game

For those relying on players in the primetime matchup, here’s what you need to know:

• Keon Coleman, WR, BUF: Wrist — Questionable
  Impact: Coleman was limited in practice, making him a risky play for Sunday night.
• Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF: Knee — OUT
  Impact: Dawson Knox steps in and could be a solid waiver-wire pickup for those in need of a tight end.

As always, stay glued to the latest updates and make those last-minute adjustments. Good luck in Week 13, and may your fantasy team bring home the win!