Inactives watch: Baker Mayfield in line to play; Lamar Jackson, Puka Nacua uncertain

Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won't be in the lineup, we'll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactives lists. Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff times: around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon games. Refresh often for the latest information. Don't forget to check these out: Mike Clay's Playbook | Week 7 Buzz Week 7 Rankings | Matchup rankings for Week 7 Biggest concerns ahead of Sunday Players in Paris Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (back): Kamara has been a mainstay on the Saints injury report for weeks but has not missed any time. In fact, he was removed from the team's final injury report, meaning he will be active for Week 7. Still, New Orleans has also been using Kendre Miller and sprinkling in CJ Donaldson as well. Miller is the preferred option here, but even he is just a volume RB2/flex play for managers in need. Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers: He has been limited at practice this week and is questionable for Week 7. Dowdle saw 28% of the team's snaps last week with seven carries and four targets, going for 7.9 fantasy points. He is more of an insurance back than a standalone option at this point. Jaylen Warren, who is a strong start either way, would see elite volume if Dowdle were to sit. Players with early starts Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens (ankle): Jackson has returned to practice and is a game-time decision in Week 7. On Friday, he revealed that he had a high-ankle sprain but is "heading in the right direction" to play. If he starts for the Ravens, you play him in fantasy. His presence would elevate Zay Flowers back to must-start status and make Ja'Kobi Lane a more appealing option. If he sits, Tyler Huntley would be a superflex or streaming option for those needing to dive deeper. Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens (shoulder): He has practiced in full this week and is not on the final injury report, meaning he will play in Week 7. Still, after leaving early last week, there is more risk than usual with Bateman. For example, we have seen Buffalo's DJ Moore exit early multiple times this season due to his shoulder injury. Bateman is a boom-or-bust deeper-league flex option. Lane is the preferred play out of the Ravens' WR options. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns (ankle): Judkins was limited to start the practice week but does not carry an injury designation into the weekend, meaning he will play in Week 7. Consider him to be an upside RB2 against a Titans defense that has allowed 99 RB rushing yards per game. Game script should also be on Cleveland's side, which means added volume. Dylan Sampson -- who has been limited at practice and is questionable for Week 7 -- would be the No. 2 RB if he plays. He's worth an add in deeper leagues. Denzel Boston, WR, Browns (foot): The breakout rookie was limited at practice this week but does not carry an injury designation into the weekend, meaning he will be active in Week 7. He only put up 15 yards last week, but the Titans rank in the top 10 in terms of WR fantasy PPG allowed. Consider him to be a boom-or-bust WR3/flex option this week. KC Concepcion, WR, Browns (calf/quad): The rookie was limited at practice this week but is expected to be active in Week 7. His usage has been increasing, but the production is not at a place where he should be started outside of the deepest of leagues. For the time being, he remains more of an upside stash. Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans (quad): Schultz missed Wednesday's practice before being limited on Thursday. However, he does not have an injury designation, meaning he will play in Week 7. With the Texans having more receiving options -- Marvin Harrison Jr, a surging Jaylin Noel and Tank Dell returning -- volume has been less safe for Schultz. That was his whole fantasy appeal. I would go with the streaming options listed in this article over him. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (thumb): Mason had his 21-day activation window opened and has been practicing in full this week. He is listed as questionable, but is on track to potentially return to action this weekend. He has only played in one game this season, but out-snapped Aaron Jones Sr. 29-26 in that contest. Mason saw 15 carries to Jones' 12, but both had one goal line TD. I would expect Mason to have the slight edge in ground work, while Jones should handle more in the passing game. Both are in play as flex options against the Colts, who have allowed the seventh-most RB fantasy PPG. Game script should be on their side this week as well. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (ankle): Hall was able to return to the practice field on Thursday and Friday, albeit in limited fashion. He is questionable for Week 7. If he starts for the Jets, he should be played in fantasy. If he sits, Braelon Allen -- who has dominated volume with Hall sidelined -- should be started. The Dolphins have allowed the third-most RB fantasy PPG. They struggle against backs in the passing game, which means a bigger boost in PPR leagues. Plus, game script should be on the Jets' side in this one. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets (finger): He practiced in a limited fashion this week and is expected to play against the Dolphins. Mitchell saw 12 targets in the last game prior to his injury. He's worth grabbing off the waiver wire in deeper leagues. However, Omar Cooper Jr. is coming off a big game and the two will be competing for both playing time and targets behind Garrett Wilson. With Mitchell returning, it makes Cooper more of a boom-or-bust option this week. That said, Cooper is the preferred option of the two. Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers (thumb): It was a bit surprising when Mayfield returned to practice this week. In fact, he will play in Week 7. Still, this is more of a boost for Tampa Bay's pass catchers, I'd recommend taking a "wait and see" approach with Mayfield. Some options to play instead include C.J. Stroud, Tyler Shough, and Aaron Rodgers. Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers (illness): Irving has been limited at practice but has been removed from the final report, meaning he will play in Week 7. He will be a strong start against the Panthers -- a team which has allowed the third-most rushing TDs and fifth-most fantasy PPG to RBs. I would rank him as an RB1 for Week 7. Players with late starts Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos (chest): Waddle has been limited in practice this week, but said he will play in Week 7. He has surpassed 35 yards only once so far this season, but there's a chance here for a bounceback opportunity. He has seen a team-high 22% target share against zone, which the Cardinals play at the league's fourth-highest rate (87%). They have also allowed the sixth-most yards to WRs on deep passes -- and Waddle leads the Broncos in deep targets. Lastly, the Cardinals have allowed the second-most TDs and seventh-most fantasy PPG to WRs. Waddle is in play as a WR3 with upside this week. Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos (ankle): Denver's rookie RB practiced in full this week. He is expected to play on Sunday. However, Sean Payton indicated that he could be on a snap count in his first game back. Coleman should be added in any league in which he's available. Despite wanting to roster him as much as possible, I recommend taking a "wait and see" approach before plugging him into lineups. J.K. Dobbins, who has had 18-plus touches in three of his last four games, is the preferred play in the Broncos backfield. Dobbins is an RB2 in a good matchup against the Cardinals, who allow the fourth-most RB rushing yards per game. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers: The team said on Friday that Jacobs is on track to play in Week 7. He should be the lead back for the Packers, even if his workload is somewhat limited in his first game back with the team. The Lions are a tough matchup for RBs, but given the state of the position, Jacobs checks in as a RB2. Christian Watson, WR, Packers (ankle): Watson was limited to start the practice week. This seems like something fantasy managers may have to get used to. Even so, Matt LaFleur says there is "no concern" here, and he does not carry an injury designation headed into Week 7. He said the same thing about Matthew Golden, who was limited this week due to a shoulder injury and is also off the final injury report. Both are must-start options against the Lions, who have allowed the second-most WR fantasy PPG. Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (calf): Nacua left practice early on Thursday and missed Friday. He is questionable and seems very up in the air for Week 7. The Rams are already without Davante Adams. If Nacua plays, you start him. If Nacua sits, that makes Konata Mumpfield the de facto WR1. He would be a WR3/flex play with upside. It also likely means more targets for the team's RBs, especially Kyren Williams. Tyler Higbee is a strong play that I liked even before the Nacua news. He's a Week 7 TE1. Players on Sunday night Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs (ankle): Kelce was limited in practice this week. However, this is likely a case of a team simply managing the workload of a veteran. He's likely to play. If so, he'd be a TE1 based on volume alone. However, expectations should be tempered against the Seahawks. Players on Monday night George Pickens, WR, Cowboys (shoulder): The star receiver was limited to start the week. It was his first time on the injury report this season. ESPN's Todd Archer notes that Pickens has had ice on his shoulder after the Cowboys' last two games. Still, Pickens said he will play in Week 7. Even in a tough matchup, you play Pickens. DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (hamstring): The Eagles WR1 has missed practice due to a hamstring injury. Even though he played last week, he seems very up in the air for Week 7. Dontayvion Wicks has also missed practice due to an ankle injury. That would leave Makai Lemon, Marquise Brown and Darius Cooper as the Eagles' top receivers. They are purely an option for those in deep leagues or for those looking to risk it with Smith on Monday night. Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles (knee): The Eagles tight end missed practice to start the week but has a chance to play in Week 7. If so, he would be the top target for the Eagles, if Smith misses the game. Volume alone would have Goedert in the TE1 range. If you are risking it with him, it would be smart to nab Jake Ferguson if he is out there to cover your bases. If he misses, some replacement options are Tyler Higbee, T.J. Hockenson, Pat Freiermuth, Juwan Johnson and Michael Mayer. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (hamstring): Barkey has returned to practice this week and is expected to play in Week 7. If Barkley plays for the Eagles, he plays for fantasy managers. This is especially true against the Cowboys, who rank top seven in terms of the most RB yards and touchdowns allowed. Still, if Dameon Pierce is available on your league's waiver wire, it wouldn't be a bad idea to add him just to cover your bases with this being a Monday night affair. Ruled out before Sunday Tyler Warren, TE, Colts: Warren is out for a second straight week. This should mean more volume for both Keenan Allen and Josh Downs. However, the Colts have a very tough matchup against the Vikings. They've allowed the fifth-fewest WR fantasy PPG. Ideally, managers should look to avoid them both, but if you are in a pinch, volume can have them in play. Some replacement tight end options are Tyler Higbee, T.J. Hockenson, Michael Mayer, Juwan Johnson, Pat Freiermuth and Evan Engram. Davante Adams, WR, Rams (hamstring): Adams is going to be out for 6-10 weeks. He can safely be added to IR spots in leagues that have them. Those that don't should still hold onto Adams, but dealing him (if you are in need of open bench spots) is also an option. I expect Konata Mumpfield to get the bulk of snaps opposite of Puka Nacua (if he plays), but the Rams will likely mix it up with their other wideouts. Mumpfield is a player I want to roster, but not start just yet. Terrance Ferguson is not expected to be back next week, but he remains a stash that I like, as he could be the team's No. 2 receiving option once he does return. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (knee): Charbonnet returned to full practice this week but is out for Week 7. That will leaves Emanuel Wilson as the lead runner once again. Volume has him as a flex option this week. However, it is a tough matchup against the Chiefs, who have allowed the second-fewest rushing YPG entering Week 7. Given the matchup fantasy managers should try to avoid if possible. Some options to play over him are Woody Marks, Ollie Gordon II, Jordan Mason and Bam Knight. Mike Evans, WR, 49ers (Achilles): After leaving early on Monday night, Evans has not practiced this week and is out for Week 7. Deebo Samuel is also out for the Niners. That would make Christian Kirk (who practiced in full, is questionable and seems likely to make his 2026 debut) the 49ers' top receiver. Kirk would be in play as an upside flex option in 12-team leagues or deeper. The Falcons have allowed the sixth-most WR fantasy PPG. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers (concussion/foot): Following Sunday's game, Egbuka developed concussion symptoms. He remains in the league's concussion protocol and is out for Week 7. That leaves Chris Godwin Jr. as the top target for Mayfield. Volume makes Godwin a flex option with upside, even in what appears on paper to be a tough matchup against Carolina. Ted Hurst III could see more usage and is a flier for those in really deep 12-team leagues.