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Higgins caught four passes for 61 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets in the 27-24 overtime victory against the Vikings on Saturday.

Higgins scored both touchdowns in the second half, both during regulation. One occurred before Ja'Marr Chase left with a shoulder injury, the other after. Perhaps Higgins' second touchdown was influenced partially by Chase's absence, but it qualifies as a bounce-back game for Higgins either way. He also nearly had a 40-yard reception toward the end of the first half that was overturned on review. If Chase were to miss time, it would likely give Higgins an increased target share when the Bengals play at Pittsburgh in Week 16.

Chase didn't return to Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings after exiting with a right shoulder injury.

Prior to leaving the contest, Chase caught all four of his targets for 64 yards. The star wideout will now look to potentially return to action Dec. 23 against the Steelers. If, however, Chase is limited or out in Week 16, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones could be in store for more snaps behind starting wideouts Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.

Chase was forced out of Saturday's game against the Vikings with a right shoulder injury.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Chase caught all four of his targets for 64 yards. In his absence, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivasand Charlie Jones are available to log added WR snaps behind Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.

McKenzie is inactive for Saturday's game against the Steelers.

With McKenzie a healthy scratch Saturday, Michael Pittman, Josh Downs and Alec Pierce will lead the Colts' Week 15 WR corps, with D.J. Montgomery and Ethan Fernea in reserve. McKenzie, who last caught a pass in Week 10, has recorded an 11/82/0 receiving line on 14 targets through 13 contests this season.

Erickson caught one of his two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the 63-21 drubbing at the hands of the Raiders on Thursday.

For a fifth consecutive game, Erickson tallied just a single catch despite registering 13 targets combined over the past four games. The Chargers' passing attack could see some significant changes in the coming weeks with head coach Brandon Staley now gone, but it's hard to imagine the 31-year-old Erickson really benefitting with the team now essentially out of playoff contention.

Guyton caught both of his targets for 19 yards in the 63-21 loss to the Raiders on Thursday.

With the game out of reach very early into the contest, new starting quarterback Easton Stick spread the ball around plenty. Guyton's 31 offensive snaps were pretty typical, as was his lackluster usage. With head coach Brandon Staley gone and the Chargers essentially out of the playoff race, it wouldn't be surprising to see Guyton completely phased out for younger talent.

Johnston caught of his three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 63-21 loss to the Raiders.

Despite Keenan Allen (heel) being out for the divisional matchup and an insurmountable deficit by the end of the first half that should have set the stage for more passing opportunities, the rookie didn't draw any additional looks. It's hard to know what Johnston's role will be moving forward, especially with head coach Brandon Staley since fired, but it's clear the downgrade at quarterback with Easton Stick limits any potential fantasy upside.

Johnson was elevated from the practice squad by the Rams on Saturday.

The wide receiver was waived by the Rams on Aug. 30 after not making the 53-man roster, but he rejoined the team as a member of the practice squad. Johnson has yet to play in a game this season. The fourth-year pro remains buried behind a slew of healthy wide receivers on the Rams' depth chart in Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson, Ben Skowronek and Austin Trammell.

Agnew (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Prior to the Week 10 shoulder injury, Agnew had quietly been an offensive factor for Jacksonville with two games of four-plus receptions and at least 18 offensive snaps in each of the three prior games. With Christian Kirk (groin) likely out for the rest of the regular season, Agnew, who remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, could compete for WR snaps behind Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones, though over the Jaguars' last two games, it's worth noting that rookie Parker Washington has become more involved in the team's offense.

Ross (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

The wide receiver's six-game suspension following an arrest on charges of domestic battery and criminal property was lifted by the NFL on Monday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said a day later that the team would have to see where Ross is at "physically" and that it would be hard for him to jump back in after having been "gone that long," per Grant Flanders of Fox 4 in Kansas City. Ross has three catches for 34 yards and no touchdowns in seven games this season.