Fantasy Football Week 10 Inactives: Updates on Ja'Marr Chase, James Conner, and More
Fantasy Football Week 10 Inactives: Updates on Ja'Marr Chase, James Conner, and More
Navigating your fantasy football lineup requires careful consideration of player statuses. To aid you in setting your roster and avoiding inactive players, we'll provide timely updates and analysis as NFL teams release official inactives lists. Rankings referenced here are sourced from our ESPN Fantasy staff.
Official Sunday inactives are expected approximately 90 minutes before scheduled kickoff times: around 8 a.m. ET for the Germany game, 11:30 a.m. ET for early games, and 2:30 p.m. ET for late-afternoon games.
1 p.m. ET games:
1. Keaton Mitchell, RB, BAL -- Active
- Impact: Mitchell likely to share carries with Gus Edwards.
2. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN -- Active
- Impact: Despite concerns, Chase cleared for play after pregame warmups.
3. Tee Higgins, WR, CIN -- OUT
- Impact: Trenton Irwin becomes a viable waiver claim for Bengals' receiving.
4. Marquise Goodwin, WR, CLE -- OUT
- Impact: WR David Bell also out, setting the stage for Cedric Tillman's involvement.
5. Robert Woods, WR, HOU -- Active
- Impact: Woods returns, but the extent of his playing time remains uncertain.
6. Nico Collins, WR, HOU -- OUT
- Impact: Tank Dell and Noah Brown poised for increased contributions.
7. Dameon Pierce, RB, HOU -- OUT
- Impact: Devin Singletary, effective in Week 9, continues without Pierce.
8. Ka'imi Fairbairn, K, HOU -- OUT/IR
- Impact: Matt Ammendola takes over kicking duties for at least until Week 14.
9. Zay Jones, WR, JAX -- OUT
- Impact: Spotlight on "Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk Show" for Jaguars.
10. Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN -- OUT
- Impact: Despite progress, receiver Jefferson not yet ready to return from IR.
11. Jaren Hall, QB, MIN -- OUT
- Impact: Joshua Dobbs starts in Week 10, potential for extended starting role.
12. K.J. Osborn, WR, MIN -- Inactive
- Impact: Vikings exercise caution, Osborn remains inactive despite clearing concussion protocol.
13. T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN -- Active
- Impact: Hockenson set to play and thrive in Week 10.
14. Michael Thomas, WR, NO -- Active
- Impact: Thomas remains on the field despite off-the-field incident reports.
15. Kendre Miller, RB, NO -- OUT
- Impact: Jamaal Williams becomes the primary backup to Alvin Kamara.
16. Treylon Burks, WR, TEN -- OUT
- Impact: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine ascends the Titans' target hierarchy.
17. Ryan Tannehill, QB, TEN -- Inactive
- Impact: Tennessee opts for Will Levis as the starting quarterback.
4 p.m. ET games:
18. James Conner, RB, ARI -- Activated from IR
- Impact: Conner's return, alongside QB Kyler Murray, warrants caution due to potential rustiness.
19. Michael Wilson, WR, ARI -- Questionable
- Impact: Wilson's value expected to rise with Murray back at the helm.
20. Mack Hollins, WR, ATL -- OUT
- Impact: Drake London returns, KhaDarel Hodge a potential flex option.
21. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, DET -- Questionable
- Impact: DPJ's readiness uncertain; Lions may favor a run-heavy approach in Week 10.
22. Curtis Samuel, WR, WSH -- Questionable
- Impact: Expected to play, Samuel's presence affects fantasy strategies involving Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin.
Sunday night game:
- No major fantasy-relevant injuries noted.
9:30 a.m. ET:
23. Alec Pierce, WR, IND -- Active
- Impact: Pierce set for normal workload.
24. Josh Downs, WR, IND -- Active
- Impact: Expect increased involvement for Isaiah McKenzie due to Downs' limited practice and potential snap count.
25. Demario Douglas, WR, NE -- Active
- Impact: Playing, but Kayshon Boutte's activation may limit Douglas' fantasy prospects.
26. DeVante Parker, WR, NE -- OUT
- Impact: Jalen Reagor positioned to receive additional targets with Parker absent.
