By waqar Ali shah, Sports Business Correspondent | November 16, 2025 | Sports
Week 11 Inactives,Setting a successful fantasy football lineup comes down to one thing on Sunday morning: checking the FINAL inactives list. Every week, critical decisions hinge on knowing which players will actually take the field, making the Fantasy Football Week 11 inactives report the most important piece of information for managers on the cusp of a playoff run.
To help you secure your win this week, we’ve compiled the official status updates for all fantasy-relevant players whose statuses went down to the wire. Remember that official Sunday Week 11 inactives are released approximately 90 minutes before scheduled kickoff times.
(For a complete breakdown of every position, including projections, you can review the latest fantasy football rankings for this crucial Week 11 slate.) https://trendscoopglobal.com/matthew-berry-week11-rankings-2025/
Key Game-Time Decisions: Davante Adams and Matthew Golden are ACTIVE
The statuses of two prominent wide receivers highlighted the final injury reports heading into this Week 11, but both are green-lit to play.
| Player | Team/Position | Final Status | Fantasy Impact Notes |
| Davante Adams | LA Rams WR | ACTIVE | Despite being listed as Questionable with an oblique injury, Adams is officially active for the Rams’ late afternoon game. He is a must-start WR, making him a core piece of your fantasy football lineup. |
| Matthew Golden | Green Bay Packers WR | ACTIVE | The Packers WR (shoulder) is active for their matchup against the Giants. While he has a favorable matchup, his target volume is risky due to the crowded Green Bay receiving corps. |
| Calvin Ridley | Tennessee Titans WR | ACTIVE | Ridley is active for the Titans and should be confidently inserted into your fantasy football lineups for Week 11. |
Confirmed Fantasy Football Week 11 Inactives (Ruled Out)
These players have been officially ruled out and must be safely removed from all fantasy football lineups for Week 11. This list comprises your necessary bench players this week.
Quarterbacks & Running Backs
- QB C.J. Stroud (HOU, Concussion): Davis Mills is the starter.
- QB Jaxson Dart (NYG, Concussion): Jameis Winston takes over the starting role.
- RB Isiah Pacheco (KC, Knee): Kareem Hunt is the clear lead back for the Chiefs and benefits heavily from this inactive status.
- RB J.K. Dobbins (DEN, Foot): Now on IR. RJ Harvey is the immediate beneficiary in the backfield.
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI, Illness): Harrison was ruled out earlier this week. Greg Dortch and Michael Wilson will start. (For a full breakdown of the fantasy impact of the Marvin Harrison Jr. injury, click here.) https://trendscoopglobal.com/marvin-harrison-jr-injury-fantasy-impact/
- WR Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX, Ankle): Thomas will not play. This inactive status favors the other Jaguars pass-catchers.
- WR Chris Godwin Jr. (TB, Leg): Out again.
- TE Sam LaPorta (DET, Back): Placed on IR. Brock Wright is the next man up.
- TE Dalton Kincaid (BUF, Hamstring): Dawson Knox will inherit the starting tight end targets for the Bills in this crucial Week 11 matchup.
Whether you’re starting a replacement for a key inactive or finalizing decisions on players like Matthew Golden or Davante Adams, this is a pivotal Week 11 for your fantasy football season.
Is Davante Adams playing today (Week 11)?
Yes, he is active. Despite being listed as Questionable with an oblique injury, Adams is officially active for the Rams’ late afternoon game. He is a must-start WR.
What is Matthew Golden’s status for Week 11?
He is active. The Packers WR was a game-time decision due to a shoulder injury, but he is active. He is a risky flex play due to the crowded Green Bay WR corps.
Who is starting at QB for the Texans with C.J. Stroud out?
Davis Mills is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans in Week 11, which is generally a downgrade for all Texans pass-catchers.
Who is replacing Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid at Tight End?
Brock Wright (Lions) and Dawson Knox (Bills) are the next men up, respectively. Knox is a strong streamer option this week.
Is Isiah Pacheco playing in Week 11?
No, he is inactive/out. Pacheco is dealing with a knee injury. Kareem Hunt is the clear lead back for the Chiefs and should be started with confidence.
Is Quentin Johnston active for the Chargers?
Yes, he is active. Johnston was Questionable with a shin injury but is active for the Chargers’ game.
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