Week 12 Fantasy Football Inactives: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What It Means for Your Lineup
Fantasy football managers, it’s crunch time! Week 12 is here, and with it comes the usual chaos of injuries, questionable tags, and last-minute lineup decisions. Whether you’re fighting for a playoff spot or just trying to avoid the dreaded last-place punishment in your league, staying on top of the latest updates is crucial. Let’s break down the key inactives and questionable players for this week’s games, along with what it all means for your fantasy roster.
As always, official inactives will start rolling in about 90 minutes before kickoff. That’s 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, and let’s dive into the details!
1 p.m. ET Games
- Eddy Pineiro, K, CAR: Knee — Questionable
Impact: Pineiro injured himself celebrating the Panthers’ last win (yes, really), but he’s expected to suit up. Fantasy managers relying on him should be safe. - Jonathon Brooks, RB, CAR: Knee — Questionable
Impact: Brooks is expected to make his debut and could cut into Chuba Hubbard’s workload. Keep an eye on this backfield split. - Miles Sanders, RB, CAR: Ankle — OUT/IR
Impact: With Sanders sidelined, Brooks could see significant snaps, making him a sneaky flex option. - Adam Thielen, WR, CAR: Hamstring — Questionable
Impact: Thielen has been activated from IR but was limited in practice all week. If he plays, it might be in a reduced role. Proceed with caution. - Jalen Coker, WR, CAR: Quad — Questionable
Impact: Coker was added to the injury report late in the week and is a game-time decision. Fantasy managers should have a backup plan ready. - D’Andre Swift, RB, CHI: Groin — Questionable
Impact: Swift practiced fully on Friday, so he’s likely to play. However, the carry split with Roschon Johnson remains uncertain. - Keenan Allen, WR, CHI: Ankle — Questionable
Impact: Allen’s Friday injury could sideline him, leaving Rome Odunze and DJ Moore to step up. - Jake Ferguson, TE, DAL: Concussion — OUT
Impact: With Ferguson out, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford are desperation options at tight end.
And that’s just the early slate! The injury report is packed with big names, and the ripple effects will be felt across fantasy leagues. Let’s take a look at some of the later games and the Sunday night showdown.
4 p.m. ET Games
- Josh Reynolds, WR, DEN: Hand — OUT
Impact: Reynolds is out again, leaving Devaughn Vele and Lil’Jordan Humphrey as low-upside options. - Brock Purdy, QB, SF: Shoulder — OUT
Impact: With Purdy sidelined, Brandon Allen will start. Temper expectations for all 49ers pass-catchers.
Sunday Night Game
- DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI: Hamstring — OUT
Impact: Smith’s absence opens the door for Jahan Dotson to see more targets alongside A.J. Brown.
There you have it, folks! Week 12 is shaping up to be a wild one, with injuries and questionable tags galore. Make sure to double-check your lineups before kickoff, and good luck out there!
Originally Written by: Field Yates
