Denver center Luke Wattenberg is active for the AFC Championship, with Elijah Moore also active after being elevated from the practice squad; Troy Franklin, Alex Forsyth and JL Skinner are inactive, while Reese Taylor and Que Robinson are active after being inactive in the Divisional Round.
Denver activated Luke Wattenberg at center to protect quarterback Jarrett Stidham, while Alex Forsyth stayed inactive; J.K. Dobbins wasn’t activated off IR; Troy Franklin has a hamstring issue and may be limited; Elijah Moore and Michael Bandy were promoted to active rosters, with Moore expected to play; Que Robinson is active for added depth on special teams and in the defensive line, and several other players were listed as inactive for both teams.
The 49ers listed Ricky Pearsall as active and Ji'Ayir Brown as out for the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, with seven players declared inactive (Jordan Watkins, Robert Beal Jr., Kevin Givens, Isaac Guerendo, Ji'Ayir Brown, Brandon Parker, Sebastian Valdez) and LB Fred Warner OUT as he was not activated.
The New England Patriots head into their wild-card showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers healthier than in recent weeks, with four players (Jared Wilson, Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane, Kayshon Boutte) returning from injury and Khyiris Tonga the only listed absence. The Patriots also elevated Jeremiah Webb and Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad. Inactives for New England: Bradyn Swinson, C.J. Dippre, Jeremiah Webb, Marcus Bryant, Caedan Wallace, Tommy DeVito. The Chargers made several roster moves, placing Keandre Lambert-Smith on IR and promoting Dalevon Campbell and Isas Waxter from the practice squad, while also listing Isas Waxter, Kendall Williamson, Bud Dupree, Kyle Kennard, Austin Deculus, Dalevon Campbell and Tyler Conklin as inactive for the game.
Ricky Pearsall is OUT and Trent Williams is ACTIVE for the 49ers' NFC Wild Card against the Eagles; inactives are Chase Lucas, Isaac Guerendo, Kevin Givens, Jordan Watkins, Dee Winters, and Luke Gifford, with Jacob Cowing OUT and Jalen Graham/Malik Turner elevated from the practice squad for the game.
Packers' right tackle Zach Tom is inactive for the NFC Wild Card game against the Bears due to a knee injury, missing his fourth consecutive game. Other notable inactives include Case Keenum for the Bears and several Packers and Bears players. The game is held at Soldier Field.
The Panthers, now fully healthy with no injuries for their playoff game against the Rams, had to decide on their inactive players, choosing to rest some key players and include rookie Cam Jackson in the lineup, marking their first full-strength home playoff game in a decade.
The Chargers will be without key players including Justin Herbert, Derwin James, and Tuli Tuipulotu in their Week 18 game against the Broncos, with several other starters also inactive due to injuries or coaching decisions.
The Atlanta Falcons finalized their Week 18 inactives and active players for the game against the New Orleans Saints, with key players like Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Kyle Pitts active after injury concerns, while linebacker Ronnie Harrison was ruled out due to illness. The team also avoided a major injury with defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, who is expected to recover in a few weeks.
The Cleveland Browns announced their inactive players for the Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with several players including David Njoku and Wyatt Teller unavailable due to injuries or other reasons, and roster changes including elevations and signings.
Inactives for the Rams in Week 17 include Davante Adams, Alaric Jackson, and Kevin Dotson due to injuries, affecting their lineup against the Falcons, with D.J. Humphries and Justin Dedich stepping in for Jackson and Dotson respectively.
The San Francisco 49ers announced their inactive list for Week 17 against the Bears, with George Kittle out due to an ankle injury and Ricky Pearsall active after improving from a previous injury. Other inactives include QB Kurtis Rourke and CB Renardo Green, with Green trending towards a return next week. The team also elevated LB Eric Kendricks and TE Brayden Willis from the practice squad.
In Week 17, the Eagles return Jalen Carter from injury to face the Bills, with several key players like Nakobe Dean and Lane Johnson inactive due to injuries or personal reasons. The Bills will be without tight end Dalton Kincaid, while other inactives include Keon Coleman and Jordan Poyer. Both teams have notable absences impacting their lineups for the game.
The Buffalo Bills' inactive list for their Week 17 game against the Eagles includes Keon Coleman, Matt Prater, Jordan Poyer, Jordan Phillips, Tylan Grable, Dalton Kincaid, and DaQuan Jones. Kincaid (knee) was questionable but will not play, while Dawson Knox (knee) is active. The team also activated TE Keleki Latu, DE Andre Jones Jr., and K Michael Badgley from the practice squad. QB Josh Allen, who had a foot injury, was a full participant in practice and is active.
The Chargers announced their inactive players for Week 17 against the Texans, with Kimani Vidal, Jamaree Salyer, Benjamin St-Juste, RJ Mickens, Derius Davis, Kyle Kennard, and Tyler Conklin all out for the game, which is scheduled at SoFi Stadium with the Chargers as slight favorites.