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The NFL is back for Week 14 of the 2020 regular season, and the schedule appears to be on track for the first time in a few weeks. Covid-19 resulted in some adjustments to Week 12 and Week 13, but this week everything is a go for a normal Thursday, Sunday, Monday schedule.
Fantasy football playoffs are underway in most leagues, there are some injury questions to sort out this week. Josh Jacobs, D’Andre Swift, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are all expected back this week. Frank Gore is expected to play but needs to clear the final bit of the concussion protocol Sunday morning.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for news on pertinent players and figuring out last minute roster decisions. That means not only who is not playing this week, but who is playing but might not be the best start in your Week 14 fantasy football lineup. We’ll provide updates on injuries, key start/sit decisions, and more leading up to 1 p.m. kickoffs.
Josh Jacobs NOT playing
#Raiders’ RB Josh Jacobs is active today, but he posted on his Instagram story that he’s not playing.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) December 13, 2020
And he included a message to your fantasy team on the bottom. pic.twitter.com/0bx8zpFWBV
4:05/4:25 p.m. inactives report
Active
RB Josh Jacobs
RB Frank Gore
RB D’Andre Swift
WR Jamison Crowder
Inactive
TBD
Jamison Crowder status still unclear
ESPN’s Rich Cimini suggested the Jets have flexibility to dress him as an emergency WR. That means even if he is active, it’s possible we see him as a decoy or just not playing at all. Barring any updates, consider fantasy football alternatives this week.
1 p.m. inactives report
Active
QB Daniel Jones
RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn
RB Ezekiel Elliott
RB Kenyan Drake
WR DeAndre Hopkins
WR Keke Coutee
TE Irv Smith
Inactive
RB Leonard Fournette
RB Christian McCaffrey
WR Brandin Cooks
WR Andy Isabella
TE Kyle Rudolph
LB Kyle Van Noy
Garrett Bolles a late scratch due to an illness
Broncos LT Garett Bolles (illness) will be inactive today per source.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) December 13, 2020
Josh Jacobs expected to play
#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) is expected back after missing last week, source said. He’s nearly at full strength. Meanwhile, S Johnathan Abram (knee) should also be good to go.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2020
Frank Gore expected to play
There is optimism that #Jets RB Frank Gore (concussion) will play today, though it depends on him clearing a final hurdle this morning, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2020
Kenyan Drake, DeAndre Hopkins expected to play
The #AZCardinals expect both RB Kenyan Drake (hip) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (neck/back) to play today vs. the #Giants, source said. Full-strength in a big game.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2020
Keke Coutee expected to play, Brandin Cooks not so clear
More on #Texans-#Bears: Houston WR Brandin Cooks, dealing with foot and neck issues, is not expected to play today, source said. Barring a significant late improvement, they’ll be down a weapon. https://t.co/MU5ogqAErp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2020
Texans’ WRs Brandin Cooks (foot, neck) and Keke Coutee (knee), each listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play against the Bears, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2020
D’Andre Swift, Matthew Stafford expected to play
Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford (right thumb) and RB D’Andre Swift (illness), each listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play against the Packers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2020
Tee Higgins expected to play
Bengals’ WR Tee Higgins, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hamstring injury, is expected to play vs. the Cowboys, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2020
Kyle Rudolph out for Sunday, Irv Smith expected to play but limited
Vikings’ TE Kyle Rudolph is not expected to play Sunday vs. Tampa Bay due to a foot injury, per source. However, the Vikings are expected to get back Irv Smith, who has a back injury that still could limit some of his play time.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2020