Last minute fantasy football start/sit advice as Week 5 inactives come in

We break down the last minute fantasy football decisions you have to make in light of Week 5 inactive reports.

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo Updated Oct 9, 2022, 11:58am PDT

Damien Wilson #57 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to tackle Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The NFL continues Week 5 on Sunday, October 9. The week opened with the Colts edging out the Broncos in overtime in what was a pretty atrocious football game. Here’s to a better Sunday slate that includes some key matchups. The playoffs won’t be decided anytime soon, but teams can get critical wins today.

The injury report is fairly sizable, although that’s generally the case every week once we get through the first quarter of the season. That being said, it’s mostly good news on the skill position front. Most of the notable questionable players are expected to be back in lineups on Sunday. There are a few decisions that will come down to the wire, but fantasy football managers can start finalizing lineups with some confidence.

We can expect Alvin Kamara back in action, which is big news after he was deactivated last week. Tee Higgins isn’t playing until Sunday Night Football, but is expected to be good to go. Amon-Ray St. Brown is expected to play, according to NFL Network, while Adam Schefter left it a bit more innocuous. But with a 1 p.m. ET start, we’ll know his status by 11:30 a.m.

We’ll drop in updates as they come along until we get official final inactives at 11:30 a.m. ET and then again before the 4 p.m. games.

4:05/4:25 p.m. active/inactive reports

49ers: TE Tyler Kroft, OT Trent Williams, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, DB Tarvarius Moore, DL Arik Armstead, DL Javon Kinlaw, RB Marlon Mack
Panthers: WR Laviska Shenault, WR Rashard Higgins, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, S Xavier Woods, LB Frankie Luvu, OL Cade Mays, TE Stephen Sullivan

Eagles: K Jake Elliott, QB Ian Book, CB Avonte Maddox, RB Boston Scott, LB Patrick Johnson, DE Janarius Robinson, OT Jordan Mailata
Cardinals: K Matt Prater, CB Trayvon Mullen, RB Keaontay Ingram, LB Jesse Luketa, C Rodney Hudson, OL Max Garcia, DL Rashard Lawrence

Cowboys: QB Dak Prescott, WR Jalen Tolbert, CB Nahshon Wright, S Markquese Bell, OL Jason Peters, LB Devin Harper, Quinton Bohanna
Rams: CB Cobie Durant, QB Bryce Perkins, CB David Long, S Taylor Rapp, C Brian Allen, WR Lance McCutcheon

1 p.m. active/inactive reports

Lions: WR DJ Chark, DL John Cominsky, DL Charles Harris, S JuJu Hughes, OT Matt Nelson, CB Amani Oruwariye, RB D’Andre Swift
Patriots: QB Mac Jones, DT Lawrence Guy, TE Jonnu Smith, DE DaMarcus Mitchell, DB Joshuah Bledsoe, CB Shaun Wade, RB Pierre Strong

Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Erik Ezukanma, CB Xavien Howard, RB Salvon Ahmed, TE Hunter Long, LB Trey Flowers
Jets: QB Mike White, WR Denzel Mims, S Tony Adams, CB Bryce Hall, LB Quincy Williams, TE Lawrence Cager

Seahawks: WR Marquise Goodwin, CB Sidney Jones, CB Justin Coleman, S Teez Tabor, OT Jake Curhan, WR Dareke Young
Saints: WR Jarvis Landry, S Marcus Maye, WR Michael Thomas, OT Calvin Throckmorton, DE Payton Turner, TE Nick Vannett, QB Jameis Winston

Texans: TE Brevin Jordan, WR Chris Moore, DE Jonathan Greenard, LB Blake Cashman, DL Thomas Booker, OL Austin Deculus, DL Demone Harris
Jaguars: DT Foley Fatukasi, WR Kendric Pryor, RB Snoop Conner, S Tyree Gillespie, CB Montaric Brown, LB De’Shaan Dixon

Titans: DB Ugo Amadi, S Amani Hooker, LB Zach Cunningham, LB Joe Jones, OLB Bud Dupree, G Nate Davis, OLB Ola Adeniyi
Commanders: WR Jahan Dotson, TE Logan Thomas, OT Sam Cosmi, LB David Mayo, DB Percey Butler, QB Sam Howell, CB Tariq Castro-Fields

Falcons: TE Kyle Pitts, OL Chuma Edoga, WR Jared Bernhardt, LB Nick Kwiatkoski, EDGE DeAngelo Malone
Bucs: WR Julio Jones, QB Kyle Trask, WR Breshad Perriman, S Logan Ryan, WR Deven Thompkins, TE Cameron Brate, DL Akiem Hicks

Chargers: WR Keenan Allen, K Dustin Hopkins, S JT Woods, DL Otito Ogbonnia, QB Easton Stick, RB Isaiah Spiller, TE Richard Rodgers
Browns: QB Kellen Mond, WR Michael Woods II, RB Demetric Felton Jr., OT Joe Haeg, OG Drew Forbes, OT Chris Hubbard, TE Miller Forristall

Steelers: WR Gunner Olszewski, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, S Terrell Edmunds, QB Mason Rudolph, DL Isaiahh Loudermilk, G Kendrick Green, LB Mark Robinson
Bills: WR Isaiah McKenzie, WR Jake Kumerow, TE Dawson Knox, OL Justin Murray, LB Tremaine Edmunds, CB Christian Benford, S Jordan Poyer

Bears: CB Jaylon Johnson, DB Dane Cruikshank, TE Jake Tonges, DL Kingsley Jonathan
Vikings: CB Andrew Booth Jr., OLB Luiji Vilain, G/C Chris Reed, T Vederian Lowe, WR Jalen Nailor, DL Esezi Otomewo, DL Khyiris Tonga

Julio Jones, Russell Gage updates

I’m told Bucs WR Julio Jones (knee) will NOT play today against his former team. Source adds WR Russell Gage (back) WILL play against the Falcons.

So the Bucs will have Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Gage ready to roll — a hugely important trifecta for this Tampa squad.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) October 9, 2022

Alvin Kamara

Saints’ RB Alvin Kamara, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the Seahawks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle

Dolphins’ WRs Tyreek Hill (quad) and Jaylen Waddle (groin), both listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play vs. the Jets barring any pregame setbacks, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

Josh Reynolds, Amon-Ra St. Brown

Lions WR Josh Reynolds, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Patriots, per source.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, listed as questionable due to an ankle injury, is considered a pre-game decision. Detroit has a bye next week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

#Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is listed as questionable with the ankle injury that sidelined him last week, is expected to play today against the #Patriots, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 9, 2022

David Montgomery

Bears’ RB David Montgomery, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, plans to play against the Vikings barring any pregame setbacks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

CeeDee Lamb, Tony Pollard

Cowboys’ WR CeeDee Lamb (groin) and RB Tony Pollard (illness), both listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play vs. the Rams, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

Tee Higgins, Hayden Hurst

Bengals’ WR Tee Higgins (ankle) and TE Hayden Hurst (groin), both listed as questionable for Sunday night, both are expected to play against the Ravens, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

Zay Jones

#Jaguars WR Zay Jones, who missed last week with an ankle injury, is expected to be back on the field today, source said. He is listed as questionable.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 9, 2022

Russell Gage, Julio Jones

#Bucs WR Russell Gage, on the injury report because of his back, is expected to play today. As for WR Julio Jones (knee), the hope is he goes, too, but he'll work out pregame to determine his status.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 9, 2022

Logan Thomas

#Commanders TE Logan Thomas, who is listed as questionable with a calf, is considered a true game-time decision and he'll work out prior, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 9, 2022

Rondale Moore

Cardinals’ WR Rondale Moore, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs. Eagles, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022

Mac Jones

Patriots’ QB Mac Jones, listed as doubtful for Sunday due to his ankle injury, is not expected to play vs. the Lions, per source. Rookie QB Bailey Zappe makes his first NFL start.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2022