NFL Player News

Nacua is welcoming Cooper Kupp (hamstring) to the Rams' receiving corps for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

With Kupp sidelined for the first four games of the campaign, Nacua has been off and running as quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite receiver, turning a whopping 52 targets into 39 catches for 501 yards and one touchdown. Now that Kupp is off IR and ready to roll, Nacua figures to experience a downturn in looks from Stafford, but the rookie fifth-round pick also may be able to approach his early pace as a pro with more advantageous matchups. Nacua will be looking to produce against a Cincinnati defense that has allowed the 18th-most YPC (7.8) to opposing wideouts this season.

Higgins (rib) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Higgins was forced out of last weekend's game against the Titans due to a rib fracture, and though the wideout was able to log a limited practice session Friday, he'll sit this one out. In his absence Sunday, Tyler Boyd figures to see added opportunities alongside top WR Ja'Marr Chase, with Trenton Irwin a candidate to serve as the team's No. 3 WR and Andrei Iosivas and Kwamie Lassiter on hand in reserve. Higgins' next chance to suit up will arrive next weekend against the Seahawks, though it's possible that the Bengals could consider holding him out again, given that the team is on bye Week 7.

Kirk caught six of eight targets for 78 yards and rushed once for six yards during Sunday's 25-20 win over the Bills.

The 26-year-old tied for the team lead in targets, with his biggest contribution coming early in the first quarter on a 30-yard reception to help set up Jacksonville's first touchdown. Kirk was a non-factor in the season opener with just one grab for nine yards, but he's been much more involved over the past four games with 29 receptions for 326 yards and one touchdown.

Ridley caught seven of eight targets for 122 yards and carried twice for 14 yards during Sunday's 25-20 win against the Bills.

The 28-year-old tied for the team lead in targets and led Jacksonville in both receptions and receiving yards as Trevor Lawrence passed for more than 300 yards for the first time this season. Ridley topped 100 receiving yards in the season opener but totaled just 110 yards over the subsequent three games, and his resurgence in production Sunday is a welcome sight after a few quiet performances.

Douglas exited Sunday's game against the Saints with a head injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to being forced out of the contest, Douglas caught one of his two targets for 24 yards. In his absence, DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne are available to handle the Patriots' Week 5 WR duties.

Olszewski is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The 26-year-old will suit up for the second time this year, and he'll likely be Pittsburgh's main kick returner this Sunday. Olszewski returned one kick for no yards during his only appearance this season.

Jones sustained a knee injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bills in London and is questionable to return.

Jones had been listed as questionable heading into the day with a knee issue that had sidelined him for Jacksonville's previous two games, but it's unclear if his departure Sunday is an aggravation of the prior health concern or if he's dealing with a new injury. Either way, Jones will presumably be evaluated in the locker room before the Jaguars determine whether he's fit to return to the game for the fourth quarter. He recorded three catches for 23 yards and a touchdown prior to his exit.

Metchie (illness) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

The 23-year-old was labeled questionable for Week 5 due to an illness, but it's not a surprise he's suiting up Sunday after he put in a full practice Friday. Metchie has just four catches for 52 yards in three games this season and is likely to operate as Houston's No. 4 wideout in Atlanta with Nico Collins, Robert Woods and Tank Dell all available.

Reynolds (groin) is active for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

After a week in which he logged a pair of capped practices due to a groin injury, Reynolds will be available to the Lions offense Sunday and may even serve as the top target for quarterback Jared Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) sidelined. Reynolds is welcoming second-year pro Jameson Williams to the lineup for the first time this season after the latter served a four-game gambling suspension. Having said that, Williams is slated to have a limited role off the bat, so Reynolds should have easy access to targets while working with TE Sam LaPorta and WRs Kalif Raymond and Marvin Jones.

Williams (non-injury) is listed as active Sunday versus the Panthers.

With a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy behind him, Williams will be available to the Lions offense for the first time this season. On its face, the situation would seem to be a positive one for the second-year pro with top wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) sidelined. However, coach Dan Campbell mentioned earlier in the week that Williams would be eased into action, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that Williams was slated for a limited role. Thus, it'll be difficult to trust Williams to produce Sunday, even with St. Brown out.