NFL Inactives Week 17: Who's Playing, Sitting or Injured? (2025)

December 24, 2025

Which NFL teams are dealing with injuries to key starters in Week 17? Read the NFL inactives report and top players potentially sitting out including TreVeyon Henderson, George Kittle, Davante Adams, Lamar Jackson, more.

For many leagues, Week 17 will mark the fantasy football championship game and the last week of the fantasy season. It's critical to know all the injury situations and who may be out, so we can plan accordingly on the waiver wire and our crucial start/sit decisions.

Below you'll find a running list of who may be injured, sitting, inactive in Week 17 -- and also which players could see a larger 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 17 based on current injury reports. Good luck RotoBallers!

Arizona Cardinals

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

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: Keon Coleman (healthy inactive)
Potential New Starter(s): Mecole Hardman

Carolina Panthers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Chicago Bears

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

Cincinnati Bengals

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Cleveland Browns

Potential Key Inactives: Quinshon Judkins (leg, knee)
Potential New Starter(s): Dylan Sampson (questionable with hand injury), Raheim Sanders, Trayveon Williams

Dallas Cowboys

Potential Key Inactives: Javonte Williams (neck), Ryan Flournoy (knee)
Potential New Starter(s): Malik Davis, KaVontae Turpin

Denver Broncos

Potential Key Inactives: Pat Bryant (concussion)
Potential New Starter(s): Marvin Mims Jr.

Detroit Lions

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

Green Bay Packers

Potential Key Inactives: Jordan Love (concussion)
Potential New Starter(s): Malik Willis (questionable with shoulder injury)

Houston Texans

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Indianapolis Colts

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Jacksonville Jaguars

Potential Key Inactives: Bhayshul Tuten (finger)
Potential New Starter(s): LeQuint Allen Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs

Potential Key Inactives: Gardner Minshew (knee), Rashee Rice (concussion), Tyquan Thornton (concussion)
Potential New Starters: Chris Oladokun, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster

Las Vegas Raiders

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Los Angeles Chargers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Los Angeles Rams

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

Miami Dolphins

Potential Key Inactives: Tua Tagovailoa (benched)
Potential New Starter(s): Quinn Ewers

Minnesota Vikings

Potential Key Inactives: Aaron Jones (ankle), J.J. McCarthy (hand), Jordan Mason (ankle)
Potential New Starter(s): Zavier Scott, Max Brosmer

New England Patriots

Potential Key Inactives: TreVeyon Henderson (concussion - questionable), Kayshon Boutte (concussion - ruled out)
Potential New Starter(s): Rhamondre Stevenson

New Orleans Saints

Potential Key Inactives: Devin Neal (hamstring), Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle), Devaughn Vele (shoulder)
Potential New Starter(s): Audric Estime, Taysom Hill, Evan Hull, Kevin Austin Jr.

New York Giants

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

New York Jets

Potential Key Inactives: Mason Taylor (neck)
Potential New Starter(s): Jeremy Ruckert

Philadelphia Eagles

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

San Francisco 49ers

Potential Key Inactives: George Kittle (ankle)
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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