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 review all of the fantasy-relevant players dealing with ailments and how to plan accordingly. Keep in mind that 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.
QUESTIONABLE
Spencer Ware, RB, Chiefs - Ribs
Ware's return to practice on Friday alters the outlook for Charcandrick West significantly, to say the least. If Ware is in the lineup against the Ravens, West will likely lose out on any short-rage scoring opportunities. DFS players should formulate their pivot now depending on Ware's ultimate status come Sunday. Thankfully, the Chiefs at Ravens contest is among the early games.
C.J. Anderson, RB, Broncos - Ankle
Anderson was active last week, but never got into the game. He's expected to play this week, although the matchup against the Steelers is one to avoid.
Andre Ellington, RB, Cardinals - Toe
Ellington did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was on the field in a limited capacity Friday. He's a game-time decision, although not a major threat to David Johnson's status as the featured back in either event.
Alshon Jeffery, WR, Bears - Calf
The nagging calf issue that cost Jeffery time earlier in the season has returned, but it was an illness that kept him out of practice on Wednesday. He was limited both the day before and the day after. Expect Jeffery to play against the Vikings, but there is some risk involved.
Rishard Matthews, WR, Dolphins - Ribs
DeVante Parker is nearly impossible to use if Matthews returns this week against the Chargers.
Donte Moncrief, WR, Colts - Foot
Moncrief was out of his walking boot on Thursday and returned to practice on a limited basis Friday. Matt Hasselbeck has been knocked out of two straight games, so it's hard to deploy anyone on the Colts.
OUT
Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals - Thumb
Andrew Luck, QB, Colts - Abdomen
Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos - Foot
Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys - Shoulder
Brian Hoyer, QB, Texans - Concussion
Two concussions in a month's time could end Hoyer's season.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers - Foot
The trio of Fozzy Whittaker, Mike Tolbert and rookie Cameron Artis-Payne will be mixed in to cover J-Stew's absence.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks - Abdomen
Kendall Wright, WR, Texans - Ribs
Tyler Eifert, TE, Bengals - Concussion
If the 49ers stay competitive at home, A.J. Green should easily see double-digit targets.
Charles Clay, TE, Bills - Back
Crockett Gillmore, TE, Ravens - Back
DOUBTFUL
T.J. Yeldon, RB, Jaguars - Knee
Denard Robinson had been getting work inside the red zone in recent weeks and looked good in relief of Yeldon last Sunday. He's got a great matchup at home against the Falcons.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots - Foot
There was buzz earlier in the week that Edelman had been looking good in practice. However, New England has every right to be cautious here and hold him out.
Stevie Johnson, WR, Chargers - Groin
PROBABLE (limited practice)
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Colts - Ribs
The 40-year-old has been knocked out of the last two games and is about to be hunted by J.J. Watt and Co.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Steelers - Illness
Lamar Miller, RB, Dolphins - Ankle
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals - Ankle
Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins - Knee
Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders - Foot
With two stinkers in his last four games, the rookie wall seems real.
Danny Amendola, WR, Patriots - Knee
Allen Hurns, WR, Jaguars - Thigh
DeSean Jackson, WR, Redskins - Knee
Robert Woods, WR, Bills - Hip
Legit sleeper this week against the Redskins coming off his first 100-yard game of the season.
Greg Olsen, TE, Panthers - Knee
Olsen has a great matchup this week against the Giants. The only concern is an early hook if the Panthers have a comfortable lead.
PROBABLE (full practice)
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Jets - Thumb
Johnny Manziel, QB, Browns - Elbow
Sam Bradford, QB, Eagles - Shoulder
Matt Schaub, QB, Ravens - Chest
Ronnie Hillman, RB, Broncos - Foot
Chris Polk, RB, Texans - Knee
Alfred Blue, RB, Texans - Back
Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets - Ankle
Eric Decker, WR, Jets - Knee
Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Broncos - Finger
Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys - Foot
Jordan Matthews, WR, Eagles - Back
Anquan Boldin, WR, 49ers - Hamstring
Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs - Groin
Heath Miller, TE, Steelers - Rib
The Broncos' elite defense does allow fantasy production to tight ends.
Jacob Tamme, TE, Falcons - Back
Vance McDonald, TE, 49ers - Concussion