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

January 3, 2026

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- out)
Potential New Starter(s): 

Atlanta Falcons

Potential Key Inactives: Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee- questionable), Drake London (knee- questionable), Darnell Mooney (knee- questionable)
Potential New Starter(s): 

Baltimore Ravens

Potential Key Inactives: Rashod Bateman (illness - questionable)
Potential New Starter(s): DeAndre Hopkins

Buffalo Bills

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

Carolina Panthers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Chicago Bears

Potential Key Inactives: Rome Odunze (foot-questionable)
Potential New Starter(s): Luther Burden III

Cincinnati Bengals

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Cleveland Browns

Potential Key Inactives: Quinshon Judkins (knee - out for season), Harold Fannin Jr. (groin- out), David Njoku (knee- out)
Potential New Starter(s): Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Sal Cannella

Dallas Cowboys

Potential Key Inactives: Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck - out), Malik Davis (eye/calf - out)
Potential New Starter(s): Jaydon Blue

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), Malik Willis (calf - out), Josh Jacobs (rest - out), Christian Watson (rest), Romeo Doubs (rest)
Potential New Starter(s): Clayton Tune, Emanuel Wilson, Matthew Golden

Houston Texans

Potential Key Inactives: Nico Collins (rest)
Potential New Starter(s): Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel

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), Xavier Worthy (illness- doubtful), Isiah Pacheco (rest)
Potential New Starters: Chris Oladokun, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith

Las Vegas Raiders

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

Los Angeles Chargers

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

Los Angeles Rams

Potential Key Inactives: Davante Adams (hamstring- questionable), Kyren Williams (ankle- questionable), Blake Corum (ankle- questionable), Terrance Ferguson (hamstring - doubtful)
Potential New Starter(s): Konata Mumpfield, Tyler Higbee

Miami Dolphins

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

Minnesota Vikings

Potential Key Inactives: Aaron Jones Sr. (leg - out), T.J. Hockenson (shoulder - out)
Potential New Starter(s): Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott, Josh Oliver

New England Patriots

Potential Key Inactives: Mack Hollins (abdomen - out)
Potential New Starter(s): Kyle Williams

New Orleans Saints

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

New York Giants

Potential Key Inactives: Wan'Dale Robinson (ribs - out), Theo Johnson (illness- out)
Potential New Starter(s): Darius Slayton, Daniel Bellinger

New York Jets

Potential Key Inactives: Mason Taylor (neck -out), Isaiah Davis (concussion-out), Breece Hall (knee - out)
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 (knee/rest - out)
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 - active), Ricky Pearsall (ankle - out)
Potential New Starter(s): Jake Tonges, Kendrick Bourne

Seattle Seahawks

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

All Key Players Healthy and Playing

Tennessee Titans

Potential Key Inactives: Gunnar Helm (toe-out)
Potential New Starter(s): Chig Okonkwo

Washington Commanders

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

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