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Sounds like most questionable guys playing

Games kick off in a few hours, and we've got a few updates on the questionable guys. Sounds like most will be playing, although a couple of big names are still uncertain.

  • Josh Jacobs (knee, questionable) is the biggest question. The Packers will apparently have him test things out in pregame warmups. To me, that's a decent amount of risk, and I'm leaning toward benching him and taking my chances with the closest available player in the rankings. That said, I would only use Emanuel Wilson if Jacobs is actually inactive.

  • Aaron Rodgers is the other one. Reportedly, he wants to play but Steelers doctors want to be more careful. Rodgers isn't such a slam dunk great start that I'd use him if I had another viable alternative, which most teams probably do or can find on waivers last minute if need be.

  • Kenneth Walker (glute) is expected to play, I would use him as ranked.

  • Alvin Kamara (ankle) is also expected to play. Playing well (he's a starting running back who hasn't scored since Week 1) is less certain.

  • Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to play. Not sure if there's any truth to the idea that his agent called him and said, "It's the Bengals, take an adrenaline shot of some sort and suit up."

  • Chris Godwin (fibula) is expected to play for the Bucs. If you're planning on a starting a wide receiver who we didn't even include in our top 79 at the position and who reportedly will be on a snap count (can we maybe leave terms like "pitch count" to sports that include pitching?), good luck.

  • Xavier Worthy (ankle) is expected to play for Kansas City.

As always, if I see anything notable between now and the early kickoffs, I'll post in the comments below.

--Andy Richardson

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27 Reader Comments:

Ben Hogevoll

Siletz, OR
2025-11-23T15:43:43Z
The Packers made a roster move by moving Pierre Strong from the practice squad.That to me is a hint that they will sit Jacobs, If thats the case which I hope it is,I will use Wilson. What do I know but unless I hear different at game time,that is my decision.If Jacobs plays then I will use Tucker which is my other back.

Edward Pena

Houston, TX
2025-11-23T15:48:27Z
Tr. Etienne has no injury designation so would you play him in flex instead of J. Jefferson in full PPR league?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T16:10:18Z
The two guys at the top there - Jacobs and Aaron Rodgers - will not play today. Thumbs up on Emanuel, and you could do worse than Mason Rudolph at QB.

Etienne and JJ pretty similar, I like both. Go with your gut on that one I guess

Chris Gilroy

Frisco, TX
2025-11-23T16:16:08Z
Where you put Mason Rudolph? Due to bye and injury and I staring starting Shough today.

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T16:19:04Z
I’d be starting Rudolph over Shough no question

Jason Kaufman

Eastchester, NY
2025-11-23T16:26:35Z
Now that Jacobs is out, do you agree Emanuel is a better option than chase brown?

Tyson Traveller

Twin Falls, ID
2025-11-23T16:28:36Z
Jacobs out. Now choosing between Wilson or Tee Higgins?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T16:28:55Z
Yes. But they’re both in our top 15 so

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T16:31:40Z
Wilson and Tee are both in our top 12 at their respective positions. It would be hard for me to bench either one.

Jeff Zwiers

Bellingham, WA
2025-11-23T16:39:05Z
Ben, you and I are in the same boat - Starting Tucker now that Jacobs has been ruled out. Good luck to us... My opponent would have been forced to start Mason but will now start Wilson. 😢

Sarah Clark

Sherman Oaks, CA
2025-11-23T16:44:08Z
With having used all of my allotted 3 waivers, and Rodgers being out, I have to start Lawrence. That or McCarthy.

Chris Gilroy

Frisco, TX
2025-11-23T16:44:45Z
Thanks Andy. Sorry for the poor grammar in my question. hahaha. Good luck to everyone unless your team has players playing against me today.

Danny Weisberg

Thousand Oaks, CA
2025-11-23T16:46:12Z
Slayton or Pearsall in a 1 PPR?

Ben Hogevoll

Siletz, OR
2025-11-23T16:46:29Z
Jeff, As I quoted above,I also have Wilson and will use him over Tucker now that Jacobs is out.Good luck with Tucker!!

Patricia Scott

Flossmoor, IL
2025-11-23T16:46:41Z
Good Morning - sanity check. Need a Flex: We still like Wilson over Jones Sr & Henderson over Stevenson? I'm worried because I have Jefferson and Watson in my line up this week alot riding on this game. Thanks for the help!

Patricia Scott

Flossmoor, IL
2025-11-23T16:47:47Z
*Sorry, need a flex and second RB* My other RB is Warren who may lose some time/touches to Gainwell.

Craig Larimer

Portland, OR
2025-11-23T16:52:29Z
Patricia - I agree with your choices. I’m real high on Henderson even with limited touches. Good luck!

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T16:58:43Z
I am comfortable with the high ranking on Wilson with Jacobs out.

How the Patriots might use their 2 running backs ...no one can say for certain. But they're facing a Bengals defense giving up a league worst 161 rushing yards, so there's a lot of upside if it's 50-50 or even 60-40. Similar with Pittsburgh against Chicago backfield, and Warren when healthy has been their main back, with Gainwell not carrying it a ton. Lawrence-McCarthy, rankings good there.

Patricia Scott

Flossmoor, IL
2025-11-23T17:03:50Z
Thanks @Andy and @Craig!

Eric Goetz

Shoreline, WA
2025-11-23T17:05:18Z
Flex, Iosivas or Th. Johnson scoring 0.1 per yard, 6pt TD

jose cisneros

Chandler, AZ
2025-11-23T17:12:52Z
Girders or mark andrews? Thank you ahead of time

jose cisneros

Chandler, AZ
2025-11-23T17:13:28Z
Sorry Goedert

Mitchell Ross

Westport, CT
2025-11-23T17:13:58Z
Seem low on Pierce and Pearsall for good reason - do I pick up P. Washington and drop Pacheco just looking to win this week tied for last? Seems like highest available WR available or worth betting on Monangai to find the end zone in second goes spot?

Jason Kaufman

Eastchester, NY
2025-11-23T17:32:34Z
Who’s better than you?!!!

Brian Hofstad

Seattle, WA
2025-11-23T17:42:37Z
How much up does Love's potential rise with Jacobs out?
I know you had Love higher than Daniel Jones already but Love has burned me too many times and the colder weather and wind are probably factors.
Thanks

Matt Funke

Olathe, KS
2025-11-23T17:49:57Z
Std PPR. Wilson or Etienne?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-11-23T18:25:40Z
Too late on these, but Wilson being in didn’t affect my view of Love either way. And we had Wilson 7th so hope you used him.
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