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Sunday’s Week 9 Late Lineup Update

Reports checked November 8, 2026, at 3:20 p.m. EST. Hunter Henry and Christian McCaffrey are available. David Montgomery, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Rashid Shaheed are out. The Lakers have ruled out Luka Dončić. Calgary has named Devin Cooley its starting goalie.

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NFL Projected Starters and Fantasy Pivots

Each team line lists the quarterback, lead back, relevant receivers and tight end. These are projected fantasy roles unless a starter is specifically identified as confirmed. An active designation establishes availability. The recommendations assume a 12-team, full-PPR redraft league. Keep a late player in your flex if your platform allows swaps until kickoff.

Texans at Chargers · 4:05 p.m. EST

• Houston: C.J. Stroud · Woody Marks · Nico Collins, Tank Dell · Dalton Schultz.
• Los Angeles: Justin Herbert · Omarion Hampton · Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston · Charlie Kolar or Oronde Gadsden.

Lineup call: Marks is Houston’s first back to consider with Montgomery inactive. Cade Stover is also inactive. David Njoku remains on injured reserve. Hampton and Kimani Vidal had nine and eight carries last week, respectively. Treat Hampton as a committee option. Texans inactives · Chargers inactives · Chargers backfield

Raiders at 49ers · 4:25 p.m. EST

• Las Vegas: Kirk Cousins · Ashton Jeanty · Jalen Nailor, Tre Tucker · Brock Bowers.
• San Francisco: Brock Purdy · Christian McCaffrey · Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins or Demarcus Robinson · George Kittle.

Lineup call: Start McCaffrey and Kittle in regular season-long formats. Evans and Samuel are inactive and Christian Kirk is on injured reserve. Robinson is available after activation, but the receiver rotation is unsettled. Las Vegas receivers Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Malik Benson are inactive. 49ers inactives · Raiders inactives

Packers at Patriots · 4:25 p.m. EST

• Green Bay: Jordan Love · Josh Jacobs · Christian Watson, Matthew Golden · Tucker Kraft.
• New England: Drake Maye · Rhamondre Stevenson · DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III or Mack Hollins · Hunter Henry.

Lineup call: Henry and Hollins are active. A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson are inactive. Stevenson is New England’s first fantasy back, with Corey Kiner behind him. Watson is available. Green Bay ruled out MarShawn Lloyd, and Chris Brooks remains on injured reserve. Patriots lineup report · Packers inactives

Cardinals at Seahawks · 4:25 p.m. EST

• Arizona: Gardner Minshew II (confirmed) · Tyler Allgeier · Michael Wilson, Simi Fehoko · Trey McBride.
• Seattle: Drew Lock (confirmed) · Zach Charbonnet · Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp · AJ Barner.

Lineup call: Allgeier is the Arizona back to use with Bam Knight out. Keep McBride and Smith-Njigba in regular lineups. Lock is a superflex option with Sam Darnold inactive. Shaheed is also inactive. Cardinals inactives · Seahawks inactives

Buccaneers at Bears · Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST

• Tampa Bay: Baker Mayfield · Bucky Irving · Chris Godwin Jr., Emeka Egbuka (questionable) · Cade Otton.
• Chicago: Caleb Williams · D’Andre Swift · Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III · Colston Loveland.

Lineup call: Egbuka and Kyle Monangai still carry questionable designations. NFL Network reported Egbuka is expected to play and Monangai is expected to sit. Swift is Chicago’s first fantasy back. Check the official inactive lists around 6:50 p.m. EST before making a final swap. NFL injury report · Buccaneers depth chart · Bears depth chart

Bills at Vikings · Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST

• Buffalo: Josh Allen · James Cook III · DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman · Dalton Kincaid.
• Minnesota: Carson Wentz (confirmed) · Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason · Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison · T.J. Hockenson.

Lineup call: Josh Palmer, Kyler Murray, Jauan Jennings and Demond Claiborne have been ruled out. The Vikings list Jones and Mason together, so leave room for a split. Check official inactives around 6:45 p.m. EST Monday. Bills depth chart · Vikings depth chart

Earlier games: The Madrid and 1 p.m. lineup windows have closed. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 34–17. Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns and ran for another. Denver ruled Jaylen Waddle out with a head injury during its game against Carolina. Madrid gamebook · Denver–Carolina game and injury updates · All Week 9 Sunday inactives

NBA Projected Starting Fives

Injury calls: Luka Dončić is out with low back tightness. Austin Reaves is the first Lakers player to consider for more touches and assists. Joel Embiid has been upgraded to available. Norman Powell is out. Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Keegan Murray are questionable. Anthony Edwards and Jalen Duren are out. Official NBA injury report

RotoWire reports confirmed starting fives for Philadelphia and Chicago. The later games show pregame projections from NBAHOUSE. Questionable players are listed conditionally. Check team announcements near tipoff, especially for Utah and Sacramento.

76ers at Bulls · 3:30 p.m. EST

Confirmed by RotoWire.

• Philadelphia: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
• Chicago: Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Jalen Smith. Nic Claxton is available off the bench.

Lakers at Pistons · 6 p.m. EST

• Los Angeles: Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle and Walker Kessler.
• Detroit: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, John Collins and Paul Reed.

Jazz at Timberwolves · 7 p.m. EST

• Utah: Keyonte George (questionable), Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen (questionable) and Jaxson Hayes.
• Minnesota: LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert.

Nets at Mavericks · 7:30 p.m. EST

• Brooklyn: Nolan Traoré, Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf, Julius Randle and Day’Ron Sharpe.
• Dallas: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.

Celtics at Bucks · 8 p.m. EST

• Boston: Derrick White, Hugo González, Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Neemias Queta.
• Milwaukee: Brayden Burries, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner.

Heat at Kings · 9 p.m. EST

• Miami: Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
• Sacramento: Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De’Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray (questionable) and Domantas Sabonis.

Pelicans at Clippers · 9 p.m. EST

• New Orleans: Dejounte Murray, Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy III, Zion Williamson and Karlo Matković.
• Los Angeles: Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura and Brook Lopez.

NBAHOUSE starting-five projections

NHL Starting Goalies

Confirmed, expected and projected starts are labeled for each game. Josh Morrissey is out for Winnipeg. Use an available defenseman in his spot. For volume or saves leagues, check warmups before locking an unconfirmed goalie.

• Golden Knights at Sabres · 3:30 p.m. EST: Buffalo confirmed Colten Ellis will start and scratched Ryan McLeod. Buffalo News reporter Mike Harrington saw Adin Hill in the Vegas starter’s net in warmups. Sabres lineup report · Harrington’s warmup report
• Lightning at Jets · 6 p.m. EST: Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay, expected) and Stuart Skinner (Winnipeg, projected). NHL preview
• Devils at Maple Leafs · 7 p.m. EST: Connor Hellebuyck (New Jersey, expected) and Anthony Stolarz (Toronto, announced Saturday). Devils lineup report
• Flyers at Flames · 7 p.m. EST: Dan Vladar (Philadelphia, projected) and Devin Cooley (Calgary, confirmed). Sit Dustin Wolf for this game. NHL lineup report
• Penguins at Ducks · 8 p.m. EST: Arturs Šilovs (Pittsburgh, expected) and Ville Husso (Anaheim, possible). NHL preview

Week 9 NFL Inactives Before the 1 p.m. Games

Reports checked November 8, 2026, at 12:07 p.m. EST. The NFL has posted all seven 1 p.m. inactive lists. Amon-Ra St. Brown is active. George Pickens, Cam Skattebo and Jaylen Wright are out. The Madrid lineup window has closed.

Football calls assume a 12-team redraft league with full PPR scoring. If your platform locks each player at kickoff, keep a later player in the flex slot when possible.

Start St. Brown, Replace Pickens and Skattebo

Detroit at Miami: Start Amon-Ra St. Brown if you roster him. He is active after drawing a questionable tag for a rib injury. Miami ruled Jaylen Wright inactive. Ollie Gordon II is the first Miami back to consider if you need a flex, with Kaytron Allen also active and the carry split still open.

Dallas at Indianapolis: Replace George Pickens. Jake Ferguson is active, while KaVontae Turpin and Luke Schoonmaker join Pickens on the inactive list. Ryan Flournoy is an option in deeper PPR leagues if you need a receiver. Ferguson is available at tight end after his questionable ankle designation.

Giants at Philadelphia: Cam Skattebo is inactive and Malik Nabers is active. Devin Singletary is the Giants back to consider first for a replacement. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve. Joe Milton III starts for Philadelphia with Tanner McKee available as his backup. With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks inactive, Makai Lemon is a deeper PPR option. Eagles game-day list

Sanders Starts, Tyson Is Active and Garrett Returns

Cleveland at New Orleans: Shedeur Sanders starts with Deshaun Watson inactive. Consider Sanders if you need a second quarterback in superflex. Saints receiver Jordyn Tyson is active after his return from injured reserve. Use a receiver with an established target share if you can while Tyson’s first-game role is unknown.

Jets at Kansas City: Garrett Wilson is inactive. AD Mitchell remains a deeper replacement candidate after seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown last week. Breece Hall and Mason Taylor are active. Hall’s availability leaves the workload split with Braelon Allen open.

Rams at Washington and Denver at Carolina: Myles Garrett and Colby Parkinson are active for Los Angeles. Garrett can start in IDP formats that reward sacks heavily, though his snap count remains uncertain. Denver’s Pat Bryant is active after his injured reserve activation. Carolina’s AJ Dillon is inactive. All seven official 1 p.m. inactive lists

Later Games: Leave a Spot Open for a Swap

Houston ruled out David Montgomery for the 4:05 p.m. game against the Chargers. Woody Marks remains the first Texans back to consider. Hunter Henry remains questionable for New England’s 4:25 p.m. game. For the 8:20 p.m. game, NFL Network expects Emeka Egbuka to play and Kyle Monangai to sit. Both remain officially questionable. Keep an eligible receiver available if you wait on Egbuka. The first late inactive lists are expected around 2:35 p.m. EST, with the 4:25 p.m. games around 2:55 p.m. EST and Sunday night around 6:50 p.m. EST. Houston’s injury report · New England’s report · NFL Network’s pregame reporting

NBA: Keyonte George Joins Dončić and Markkanen on the Watch List

The NBA’s noon report adds Keyonte George as questionable with an illness for Utah’s 7 p.m. EST game against Minnesota. Lauri Markkanen remains questionable for that game, and Luka Dončić remains questionable for the Lakers’ 6 p.m. game at Detroit. Joel Embiid remains probable at 3:30 p.m. Keep an unlocked guard available if you roster George or Dončić. Official NBA injury report

NHL: Florida and Boston Have Named Their Goalies

Florida will start Jacob Markström and Boston will start Jeremy Swayman at 1 p.m. EST, according to reports from the Panthers’ Rob Darragh and Bruins beat reporter Scott McLaughlin, who attributed the decisions to the teams’ coaches. Buffalo still expects Colten Ellis for the 3:30 p.m. game against Vegas, with Adin Hill projected for the Golden Knights. Check that matchup’s warmups before streaming either goalie. Florida and Boston goalie reports · Buffalo lineup report

Sunday’s Week 9 Lineup Decisions

Sunday report checked November 8, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. EST. Cincinnati and Atlanta have kicked off in Madrid. The rest of the Sunday slate begins at 1 p.m. EST. The official NFL inactive list had only the Madrid game at this check. The calls below separate team rulings, roster moves and reported expectations.

Football recommendations assume a 12-team redraft league with one point per reception. In daily NBA or NHL leagues, check whether the individual game locks or your whole roster locks at the first game.

Madrid Is Locked

Atlanta listed Zachariah Branch inactive with a hamstring injury and put Brian Robinson Jr. on injured reserve Saturday. The Falcons signed Khalil Herbert and activated receiver Beaux Collins. Their official game-day list also names Andy Dalton as the emergency third quarterback. Both teams’ inactive lists are in the NFL’s Sunday report. The Thursday Jacksonville–Baltimore game is final. Pittsburgh and Tennessee are on bye.

1 p.m. EST: Set Early Alternatives Before Lock

NFL Network reports that Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to play at Miami despite his questionable rib designation. Keep him in your plan and confirm the Lions’ inactive list before kickoff. The same report says Miami’s Jaylen Wright is expected to sit with a quad injury. Ollie Gordon II is the first Miami back to compare with healthy flex options if Wright sits. Kaytron Allen is also questionable.

Cam Skattebo is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Devin Singletary is the Giants back to check for a replacement if Skattebo sits, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve and Phil Mafah elevated. Philadelphia has ruled out DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks and named Joe Milton III its starter. Makai Lemon is a deeper PPR option if you need a receiver, with a new quarterback adding uncertainty to his target outlook. Giants availability · Eagles lineup report

Shedeur Sanders is Cleveland’s announced starter. He’s an option in superflex if you need a second quarterback. NFL Network expects Deshaun Watson to be inactive after he cleared the concussion protocol. New Orleans activated Jordyn Tyson from injured reserve. Wait for his game-day status and prefer an established receiver if you have one while Tyson’s first-game workload is uncertain.

Garrett Wilson is out with a concussion. AD Mitchell is a deeper PPR replacement candidate after seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown last week. Breece Hall and Mason Taylor have no game designation. Hall’s return leaves the carry split with Braelon Allen open. Dallas listed George Pickens and Jake Ferguson questionable. Hold an early receiver or tight end in reserve if you roster either. The Rams activated Myles Garrett, who remains an IDP option in leagues that reward sacks heavily if active. Detroit placed Jack Campbell on IR. Jets report · Mitchell’s Week 8 line · NFL injury report · Garrett’s IDP outlook

4:05 and 4:25 p.m. EST: Marks, Allgeier and Henry

Houston ruled out David Montgomery with a groin injury for the 4:05 p.m. game against the Chargers. Woody Marks is the first Texans back to consider for a replacement. His exact carry share is open. The Chargers list David Njoku as doubtful and would have to activate him from injured reserve. Use a healthy tight end instead. Texans report · Chargers report

Start Christian McCaffrey against the Raiders at 4:25 p.m. after his full Friday practice and no game designation. San Francisco ruled out Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk, then placed Kirk on injured reserve and activated Demarcus Robinson. Wait for evidence of a regular receiving role before using Robinson in standard leagues. 49ers roster update

A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson are out against Green Bay. Hunter Henry is questionable with a foot injury. Keep a tight end from a later game available if you intend to wait for New England’s list. Mack Hollins has been activated from IR. Drake Maye and Christian Watson have no game designation. Patriots report · Packers report

Tyler Allgeier is Arizona’s lead option with Jeremiyah Love on IR and Bam Knight out. Consider him at flex if you need a back. Gardner Minshew II starts for Arizona and Drew Lock starts for Seattle. Both fit deeper superflex decisions. Baltimore finalized the Jacoby Brissett trade Friday. Cardinals quarterback update · Arizona–Seattle injury report

Sunday Night and Monday: Leave a Legal Late Swap

Emeka Egbuka is expected to play and Kyle Monangai is expected to sit, per NFL Network. Both remain officially questionable for Buccaneers–Bears at 8:20 p.m. EST. Keep a late receiver available if you wait on Egbuka. D’Andre Swift is the Chicago back to use if Monangai sits. Sunday pregame report

Buffalo ruled out Joshua Palmer for Monday at 8:15 p.m. EST. Minnesota ruled out Kyler Murray, Demond Claiborne and Jauan Jennings. Carson Wentz starts for the Vikings. DJ Moore, Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid have no game designation on Buffalo’s report. Check Monday’s inactive list before making your last move. Bills report · Vikings report

NBA: Dončić and Markkanen Need Backup Plans

Luka Dončić is questionable with low back tightness for the Lakers’ 6 p.m. EST game at Detroit. Jalen Duren is out and Walker Kessler is available. Keep an unlocked guard ready for Dončić. At 3:30 p.m., Joel Embiid is probable, while Chicago’s Nic Claxton and Norman Powell are questionable. Jalen Smith is probable and Zach Collins is out. Check Claxton’s final status before counting on a Chicago frontcourt stream.

At 7 p.m. EST, Lauri Markkanen is questionable with a right wrist issue. Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkić, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are out. Keegan Murray is questionable at 9 p.m. The NBA report lists Yves Missi, Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal out for their late games. Official NBA injury report

NHL: Toronto Names Stolarz; Check the Early Warmups

The NHL projects Jacob Markström and Jeremy Swayman for Florida–Boston at 1 p.m. EST. Buffalo expects Colten Ellis against Vegas at 3:30 p.m. after he took the starter’s net at Saturday practice. The league projects Adin Hill for Vegas. Check warmups before using a move on any of those four. NHL.com reports Toronto will start Anthony Stolarz against New Jersey at 7 p.m. EST. Florida–Boston · Buffalo goalie report · Vegas–Buffalo · Toronto starter report

Winnipeg’s Josh Morrissey skated with the top power play, but check whether he dresses against Tampa Bay at 6 p.m. EST. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins left Edmonton’s Saturday game after taking a puck to the head and did not return. Wait for the Oilers’ next update before committing him to a future active slot. Jets availability · NHL injury update

The next NFL check is around 11:30 a.m. EST for the 1 p.m. games. For basketball and hockey, check the latest report or warmups before the individual game locks. The Fantasy hub has separate football, basketball and hockey guides. The player tools and statistical tables show their own review dates.

Saturday’s Week 9 Lineup Decisions

Updated Saturday, November 7, at 10:50 p.m. EST. Sunday’s official inactive lists are still pending.

Set Bengals and Falcons before 9:30 a.m. EST

Cincinnati and Atlanta kick off in Madrid before the main Sunday slate. Atlanta placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and signed Khalil Herbert from the practice squad. Start Bijan Robinson as usual. Herbert can stay on waivers in standard leagues until Atlanta shows how it will use him.

McCaffrey is clear for the Raiders game

Christian McCaffrey practiced fully Friday and has no injury designation for San Francisco’s 4:25 p.m. EST game against Las Vegas. Put him in your lineup. The 49ers placed Christian Kirk on injured reserve and activated Demarcus Robinson, who no longer has a game designation. Leave Robinson on the bench in standard leagues until his target share is clearer. 49ers roster update

Garrett can start if active. Replace Campbell.

The Rams activated Myles Garrett, and Sean McVay expects him to play at Washington at 1 p.m. EST barring a setback. If Garrett is active, start him in IDP leagues that reward sacks heavily. In tackle-heavy leagues, favor a healthy defender with a regular full-time role if you have one. Detroit put Jack Campbell on injured reserve. Take him out of active IDP lineups. Garrett’s Week 9 IDP outlook

Sanders remains a superflex option

Cleveland named Shedeur Sanders its starter. Deshaun Watson cleared the concussion protocol Saturday and remains questionable, so the lineup call on Sanders holds. Use him as a second quarterback if you’re short in superflex. Keep him on the bench in standard one-quarterback leagues. Cleveland’s quarterback update

Friday calls that still matter

Garrett Wilson, A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson are out. Breece Hall has no injury designation. Tyler Allgeier remains a flex option with Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve and Bam Knight out. The full Friday report is below.

Earlier Reporting: Thursday, November 5