Mon Nov 04 00:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Fantasy Football Inactives Report: Hockenson Returns, Injuries Impact Week 8 Lineups

**Week 8 of the NFL season is here, and with it comes a wave of injury updates that could significantly impact your fantasy football lineups.** From key players returning to the field to others sidelined for the week, here’s a breakdown of the latest inactive reports and their fantasy implications:

**Notable Returns:**

* **T.J. Hockenson (MIN)** is back from injured reserve and expected to make his 2024 debut, though he may still be working back to full strength.
* **Jordan Love (GB)** is starting as expected despite a groin injury.
* **Josh Jacobs (LV)** will play despite an ankle injury.

**Key Absences:**

* **Dallas Goedert (PHI)** is out with a hamstring injury, leaving Grant Calcaterra as the starting tight end.
* **Noah Fant (SEA)** is out with a groin injury, leaving his status for Week 12 uncertain.
* **DK Metcalf (SEA)** is out with a knee injury and is expected to return after the bye week.
* **Amari Cooper (BUF)** is out with a wrist injury, giving Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir increased target shares.
* **Ezekiel Elliott (DAL)** is out and did not travel with the team, with Dalvin Cook and Rico Dowdle expected to handle the carries.
* **Kendre Miller (NO)** is out with a hamstring injury and has been placed on injured reserve, leaving Alvin Kamara as the primary running back.
* **Will Levis (TEN)** is out with a shoulder injury, meaning Mason Rudolph will start again.

**Other Notable Updates:**

* **Travis Etienne Jr. (JAX)** is expected to play despite a hamstring injury but may not get his usual workload.
* **Gabe Davis (BUF)** is out, suggesting he’s still not ready to return from a shoulder injury.
* **Curtis Samuel (BUF)** is active but may have limited involvement due to a pectoral injury.
* **Drake Maye (NE)** is cleared from concussion protocol and will start.
* **DJ Chark Jr. (LAC)** is inactive despite being activated from IR, suggesting he needs more time to recover.
* **Tony Pollard (TEN)** is active despite not practicing all week, but he may be limited due to a foot injury.

**This is just a snapshot of the key injury updates impacting Week 8 fantasy lineups.** **Make sure to check for the latest inactive reports as they become available closer to game time.** **Good luck with your fantasy lineups!**

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