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Chase secured four of six targets for 81 yards in the Bengals' 27-15 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

Chase finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets to Tee Higgins for the Bengals on the night, turning in his best yardage total since Week 1 against the Steelers in the process. The 2021 first-round pick's 20.3 yards per reception was a welcome sight after he'd averaged just 7.5 yards per grab over the previous two games, and Chase will aim to keep his momentum going in a key Week 5 AFC North road battle versus the Ravens a week from Sunday night.

Higgins brought in seven of nine targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 27-15 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

The highlight of Higgins' spectacular night came on a 59-yard touchdown grab down the left sideline on which he beat Xavien Howard, and the third-year wideout finished with team-leading reception, receiving yardage and target totals for the night. Higgins also briefly left the game in the second half to have his leg checked out by trainers, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer, but after testing it out briefly, he returned to the game. Higgins, and not Ja'Marr Chase, has been the top target for Joe Burrow in terms of receiving yards over the first four games, and he'll take a 20-315-2 line into a Week 5 AFC North clash versus the Ravens a week from Sunday.

Goodwin (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

For the second day in a row, Goodwin had a cap on his reps as he deals with a knee injury. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit. If he ends playing, Goodwin will be a distant third to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in Seattle's pecking order at wide receiver.

Gray didn't practice Thursday due to a hip issue, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

During the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, Gray wasn't taking part while wearing a sleeve on his right leg, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Now that the reason for his absence is known, Gray's status bears monitoring ahead of Monday's game against the Rams. If he's able to play, the rookie third-round pick still is in search of his first career catch.

Wilson (ribs/toe) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Bengals.

With Wilson sitting this one out, Trent Sherfield and River Cracraft are the top candidates to compete for the Week 4 snaps and targets that don't go to Miami's clear-cut top wide receiver options Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Waddle (groin) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Bengals.

As is starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (back/ankle), which sets the stage for Tyreek Hill and Waddle -- barring any in-game setbacks -- to remain the focus of Miami's passing game Thursday. It's an arrangement that has led to a fantasy-friendly 19-342-3 line on 30 targets for Waddle through three games to date.

Allen (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Miller noted that Allen, who also was limited Wednesday, exited Thursday's session with a trainer near the end of the media-viewing portion of practice. It remains to be seen if that's indicative or a setback or not, but Friday's injury report should add further context with regard to Allen's chances of returning to action Sunday against the Texans.

Perriman (knee/hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Perriman was able to play through a knee injury Weeks 2 and 3 en route to a cumulative 6-89-1 line on nine targets. Even if he's able to make himself available Sunday against the Chiefs, he has yet to practice this week, while all of Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) have managed at least one capped session. As a result, Perriman seems like the least likely of the aforementioned wide receivers to be available this weekend, which could be confirmed as of the release of Friday's injury report.

Gage (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Both Gage and Julio Jones (knee) had a cap on their reps in the second session of Week 4 prep, while Chris Godwin (hamstring) was given a veteran rest day Thursday, and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) has yet to practice this week. Among the quartet, Gage and Jones seem like the best bets to work alongside Mike Evans on Sunday against the Chiefs, but Friday's injury report may clear up the overall situation upon its release.

Godwin (hamstring) received a veteran rest day Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

One day removed from logging a limited practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the season opener, Godwin got the day off Thursday. His activity level at Friday's session may provide insight into his potential to return Sunday against the Chiefs, but at this point he seems destined to enter the weekend with a 'questionable' designation.