NFL Inactives Week 18 (Updated): Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2025)

Which NFL teams are resting starters in Week 18 of the 2025 season. Read the updated NFL inactives report and top players sitting out including Josh Jacobs, Jalen Hurts, DK Metcalf, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Davante Adams

The 2025 fantasy football season has reached the final week. While most leagues may have needed in Week 17, some leagues and DFS tournaments will continue during the final week of the regular season. However, in Week 18, with many teams locked into playoff spots, some high-end players could be given time to rest and prepare for the postseason.

Below you'll find a running list of who may be sitting, injured, and inactive in Week 18 -- and also which players could see a more prominent role as a result.

As NFL teams officially announce their injury updates and inactives, we will update this article, so be sure to check back for the latest information. As of now, you can find our potential inactives for Week 18 based on current injury reports. Good luck, RotoBallers!

Arizona Cardinals

Potential Key Inactives: Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel)
Potential New Starter(s): 

Atlanta Falcons

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Baltimore Ravens

Potential Key Inactives: Lamar Jackson (back)
Potential New Starter(s): Tyler Huntley

Buffalo Bills

Potential Key Inactives: Dalton Kincaid (knee)
Potential New Starter(s): Dawson Knox

Carolina Panthers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Chicago Bears

Potential Key Inactives: Rome Odunze (foot), Luther Burden III (quadriceps), Olamide Zaccheaus (illness)
Potential New Starter(s): 

Cincinnati Bengals

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Cleveland Browns

Potential Key Inactives: Quinshon Judkins (knee - out for season)
Potential New Starter(s): Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders

Dallas Cowboys

Potential Key Inactives: Jake Ferguson (knee), Ryan Flournoy (knee), Javonte Williams (shoulder)
Potential New Starter(s): Luke Schoonmaker, KaVontae Turpin, Malik Davis

Denver Broncos

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Detroit Lions

Potential Key Inactives: Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee)
Potential New Starter(s): Isaac TeSlaa

Green Bay Packers

Potential Key Inactives: Jordan Love (rest, concussion), Josh Jacobs (rest), Christian Watson (rest), Romeo Doubs (rest)
Potential New Starter(s): Malik Willis, Emanuel Wilson, Matthew Golden

Houston Texans

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Indianapolis Colts

Potential Key Inactives: Philip Rivers (benched)
Potential New Starter(s): Riley Leonard

Jacksonville Jaguars

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Kansas City Chiefs

Potential Key Inactives: Patrick Mahomes (knee - out for season), Rashee Rice (concussion - out for season)
Potential New Starters: Chris Oladokun, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster

Las Vegas Raiders

Potential Key Inactives: Brock Bowers (knee - out for season), Geno Smith (ankle)
Potential New Starters: Michael Mayer, Kenny Pickett

Los Angeles Chargers

Potential Key Inactives: Justin Herbert (rest), Omarion Hampton (ankle)
Potential New Starter(s): Trey Lance, Kimani Vidal

Los Angeles Rams

Potential Key Inactives: Davante Adams (hamstring)
Potential New Starter(s): Konata Mumpfield

Miami Dolphins

Potential Key Inactives: Tua Tagovailoa (benched), Jaylen Waddle (ribs), De'Von Achane (shoulder)
Potential New Starter(s): Quinn Ewers, Malik Washington, Jaylen Wright

Minnesota Vikings

Potential Key Inactives: J.J. McCarthy (hand), Aaron Jones Sr. (leg), Jordan Mason (ankle), T.J. Hockenson (shoulder)
Potential New Starter(s): Max Brosmer, Zavier Scott, Josh Oliver

New England Patriots

Potential Key Inactives: Kayshon Boutte (concussion), Mack Hollins (abdomen)
Potential New Starter(s): Kyle Williams

New Orleans Saints

Potential Key Inactives: Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle), Chris Olave (blood clot)
Potential New Starter(s): Audric Estime, Kevin Austin Jr.

New York Giants

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

New York Jets

Potential Key Inactives: Mason Taylor (neck), Isaiah Davis (concussion), Breece Hall (knee)
Potential New Starter(s): Kene Nwangwu

Philadelphia Eagles

Potential Key Inactives: Jalen Hurts (rest), Saquon Barkley (rest), A.J. Brown (rest), DeVonta Smith (rest), Dallas Goedert (rest)
Potential New Starter(s): Tanner McKee, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Jahan Dotson, Britain Covey, Grant Calcaterra

Pittsburgh Steelers

Potential Key Inactives: DK Metcalf (suspended)
Potential New Starter(s): Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

San Francisco 49ers

Potential Key Inactives: George Kittle (ankle - trending towards playing)
Potential New Starter(s): Jake Tonges

Seattle Seahawks

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Tennessee Titans

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Washington Commanders

Potential Key Inactives: Marcus Mariota (hand)
Potential New Starter(s): Josh Johnson

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