What the terms on an injury report and a depth chart actually mean — and where to see each one happening right now.
Questionable means a player is genuinely uncertain to play — officially about a 50/50 chance, though in practice the odds vary a lot by league and by team.
Probable means a player is expected to play — historically around a 75% chance or better, and in most leagues they suit up.
Doubtful means a player is unlikely to play — commonly cited at around 25% or less, and in practice most doubtful players end up sitting.
Out means the player will not play in the upcoming game — it is a definitive ruling, not an estimate.
Day-to-day means a player's availability is being reassessed each day, usually for a minor injury with no fixed timeline.
Load management is resting a healthy or lightly-injured player to reduce cumulative physical strain across a long season.
A depth chart is a team's ordered list of players at each position, with the projected starter first and backups ranked behind them.
A starting lineup is the set of players who begin a game, confirmed by the team shortly before tip-off or kickoff.
A double-double is a game in which a player reaches double figures (10 or more) in two statistical categories.
For informational purposes only — not betting advice. 21+.
