Week 6 Inactive Players: Ja’Marr Chase, Mac Jones, and Jauan Jennings Suit Up While Packers Kicker Brandon McManus Sits Out
As Week 6 of the NFL season unfolds, several key players will be sidelined, prompting crucial decisions for fantasy football enthusiasts. This week features notable inactive players as teams finalize their lineups ahead of game day.
Inactive Players for Week 6
Several high-profile athletes will not take to the field, impacting fantasy lineups significantly. Here’s an overview of who’s in and who’s out:
- Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL: Ruled out due to a hamstring injury, missing “Monday Night Football.”
- Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL: Suffering from a hamstring setback, he will miss another game as the Ravens are on a bye.
- Cooper Rush: Stepping in as the starting quarterback in Jackson’s absence.
- Jalen Coker, WR, CAR: Out with a quadriceps injury after not practicing.
- CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL: Not practiced since his injury in Week 3 and remains sidelined.
- Miles Sanders, RB, DAL: Placed on IR for a knee and ankle injury, ending his season.
- KaVontae Turpin, WR, DAL: Out due to a foot injury, marking his second missed game.
- Christian Watson, WR, GB: On PUP; while he has a practice window, he will not return this week.
- Spencer Shrader, K, IND: Out for the season with ACL and MCL injuries.
- Brenton Strange, TE, JAC: Expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a quadriceps injury.
- Brock Bowers, TE, LV: Missing another game due to a knee injury.
- Antonio Gibson, RB, NE: Out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
- Calvin Austin III, WR, PIT: Ruled out with a shoulder issue.
- Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS: Out for the third consecutive week with a quad injury.
- Mac Jones, QB, NE: Expected to start despite being questionable with a knee injury.
- Jauan Jennings, WR, SF: A game-time decision as the Niners face personnel challenges.
Key Updates on Player Status
In addition to the players listed above, several others are experiencing injuries but may return next week:
- Brock Purdy, QB, SF: Dealing with a toe injury.
- Mike Evans, WR, TB: Continues to miss practice due to a hamstring issue.
- Chris Godwin Jr., WR, TB: Back on the injury report after earlier returns.
- Bucky Irving, RB, TB: Shoulder and foot injuries will limit his participation, leaving Rachaad White as the key ball carrier.
As teams prepare for their games, monitoring these key injuries is essential for making informed fantasy lineup decisions. Be sure to check back for the latest updates as kickoffs approach.
