Every NFL team playing Sunday is required to issue a final injury report on Friday. The pair of teams playing Monday night will issue their final report Saturday. Here we will review all of the fantasy-relevant players dealing with ailments and how to plan accordingly. Keep in mind, however, the inactive list isn't due until 90 minutes before kickoff. As you start to put the final touches on those lineups, have a fallback plan or two at the ready in the event you will be dealing with an ailing player.

Injured Monday night players

John Brown, WR, Cardinals – Hamstring

Brown did not practice Friday after being limited Thursday. The downgrade is an eyebrow raiser, to say the least. Alternative plans must be strong considered if Brown also misses practice Saturday. Brown came into last week's game with an issue in the same hammy before hauling in 10 catches for nearly 200 yards against the Steelers.

Michael Floyd is a great play if Brown can't go. The opposing Baltimore Ravens got roasted for nearly 200 yards on only eight catches to Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith in Week 6.

QUESTIONABLE (SUNDAY)

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers – Knee

Roethlisberger continues to get some light practice work in, but it looks like Landry Jones gets this start against the Chiefs. Big Ben is likely just a week or two away.

T.J. Yeldon, RB, Jaguars – Groin

Yeldon returned to practice Thursday and Friday after missing last week's game. However, this is a tough matchup against the Bills. Jacksonville gets a Week 8 bye prior to playing the Jets on the road. However, the schedule looks a lot easier the rest of the way. Some buy-low opportunities should arise over the coming weeks with JAX players.

Dion Lewis, RB, Patroits – Abdomen

This abdomen issue didn't keep Lewis out of practice or from playing last week.

Melvin Gordon, RB, Chargers – Ankle

Gordon should play, but for how many snaps? The rookie is coming off a bad game in which he was benched for the second half after two fumbles in his home state of Wisconsin . This matchup against the Raiders is a good one. However, Danny Woodhead has out-snapped Gordon in every game so far and Branden Oliver will likely take away some touches.

Odell Beckham, WR, Giants – Hamstring

It looks as though the Giants are just taking things easy with Beckham in practice.

Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers – Hip

Prior to making his return on Friday, things were not looking good for Allen after missing the first two days of practice. Now Allen looks to be on track to face the Raiders after catching 14 passes for 157 yards last week.

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Chiefs – Concussion

Maclin didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was able to get on the field Friday. Assuming he's cleared to play, Maclin will be looking for only his second touchdown of the season against the vulnerable Steelers.

Stevie Johnson, WR, Chargers – Ankle

Johnson appears ready to suit up for the first time since Week 4. The Chargers slot receiver caught a touchdown in his first two games and will see a good amount of targets if Antonio Gates (knee) can't go as a game-time decision.

Tavon Austin, WR, Rams – Thigh

Austin was able to practice Friday. It will be a lot of Todd Gurley against the Browns with a limited number of touches for Austin.

Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers – Knee

A sprained MCL figures to make Gates a game-time decision against the Raiders. Stevie Johnson and Ladarius Green are interesting plays if Gates is inactive.

Jordan Reed, TE, Redskins – Concussion

Reed is cleared to return and has been in practice all week. Reed averaged 8.5 targets during the four games in which he played to start the season.

OUT

Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans – Knee

Second-year quarterback Zach Mettenberger will start against the Falcons. He played well in the preseason, displaying good pocket skills and a very strong arm.

Tyrod Taylor, QB, Bills – Knee

Michael Vick, QB, Steelers – Hamstring

Karlos Williams, RB, Bills – Concussion

Bilal Powell, RB, Jets – Ankle

Sammy Watkins, WR, Bills – Ankle

No Watkins and no Percy Harvin in London against the Jags. That means tight end Charles Clay could very well get 15 targets. Chris Hogan becomes the most playable option among the depleted group of wide receivers.

DeSean Jackson, WR, Redskins – Hamstring

Victor Cruz, WR, Giants – Calf

Percy Harvin, WR, Bills – Hip, personal reasons

Cecil Shorts, WR, Texans – Hamstring

Nelson Agholor, WR, Eagles – Ankle

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Buccaneers – Shoulder

DOUBTFUL

Chris Thompson, RB, Redskins – Back

Thompson looks unlikely to play. Thankfully, Matt Jones returns after missing last week with a toe issue. Thompson had been grabbing some attention in PPR leagues having caught six or more passes in three of the last four games.

Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys – Foot

PROBABLE (limited practice)

Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings – Finger

Theo Riddick, RB, Lions – Groin

Joique Bell, RB, Lions – Ankle

Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets – Calf

Allen Robinson, WR, Jaguars – Shin

Allen Hurns, WR, Jaguars – Ankle

Eric Decker, WR, Jets – Knee

Leonard Hankerson, WR, Falcons – Ribs

Rueben Randle, WR, Giants – Hamstring

Marques Colston, WR, Saints – Shoulder

PROBABLE (full practice)

Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Jets – Elbow

Alex Smith, QB, Chiefs – Thumb

Arian Foster, RB, Texans – Groin

Latavius Murray, RB, Raiders – Shoulder

Matt Jones, RB, Redskins – Toe

Dexter McCluster, RB, Texans – Illness

Charles Johnson, WR, Vikings – Rib

Nate Washington, WR, Texans – Hamstring

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs – Facial Laceration

Julius Thomas, TE, Jaguars – Chest

Gary Barnidge, TE, Browns – Ankle

Eric Ebron, TE, Lions – Knee

Cairo Santos, K, Chiefs – Foot

IR – Designated for return

Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys – Collarbone

Can return no earlier than Week 11.

David Cobb, RB, Titans – Calf

Returned to practice Wednesday. Eligible to return Week 9.

Jay Ajayi, RB, Dolphins – Ribs

Returned to practice Wednesday. Eligible to return Week 9.

Rashad Greene, WR, Jaguars – Thumb

Devin Hester, WR, Falcons – Toe

Physically unable to perform (PUP list)

Stevan Ridley, RB, Jets – Knee

Returned to practice Wednesday. Eligible to return this week. Must be activated within 21 days.

Brandon LaFell, WR, Patriots – Foot

Returned to practice Wednesday. Eligible to return this week. Must be activated within 21 days.

Kevin White, WR, Bears – Shin

Recently started running. He does not count against the 53-man roster until Week 11.