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Higgins (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

As is running back Joe Mixon (illness), which sets the stage for the Bengals to have their core skill players available for Week 14 action. Over his last two outings, Higgins has combined for a fantasy-friendly 15 catches on 22 targets for 252 yards and two TDs.

Samuel (groin) is listed as active Sunday in Cincinnati.

Since Samuel suffered a strained groin near the end of a Week 12 win against the Vikings, he missed one game and managed to log just one practice. Coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Barrows of The Athletic that Samuel handled everything thrown at him Friday, but the session was half speed, and he went down as a limited participant. After Adam Schefter of ESPN reported this weekend Samuel was slated to return Sunday, he'll do just that. With top running back Elijah Mitchell (concussion/knee) sidelined, it's a decent bet Samuel will be involved out of the backfield as well as his customary role at wide receiver, which amounted to 26 touches for 305 yards from scrimmage and five TDs in three appearances before last Sunday's DNP in Seattle.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

With Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) and Kenny Golladay (ribs) both expected to be available, Johnson finds himself as the odd man out. On the season, the 2016 second-round pick has 10 receptions for 89 yards, but he hasn't caught a pass since Week 8.

Wallace has been ruled out after suffering a concussion during Sunday's game against the Browns.

Wallace exited the game to be evaluated for a concussion in the first half of Sunday's matchup. He'll now be out for the rest of the contest and will have to pass concussion protocol to return for a Week 15 matchup against Green Bay. Wallace had not recorded a target or catch prior to his exit.

Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

The 5-foot-11 wideout caught one pass for 17 yards before suffering the ankle injury in the first quarter of Week 14. Phillip Dorsett and Chris Conley are expected to be the most likely beneficiaries of Davis' absence.

Shepard (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's road game against the Chargers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Shepard is putting an end to a four-game absence due to a strained left quadriceps. In his return, he'll join forces with Kenny Golladay (ribs) at the top of the Giants' receiving corps that will be without rookie Kadarius Toney (oblique) for a third straight contest. In five appearances this season, Shepard has been fairly productive with a 32-324-1 line on 43 targets, but the Chargers defense is formidable, having given up 7.9 yards per catch (14th lowest in the NFL) and six touchdowns (second fewest) in 12 outings.

Wallace is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Browns.

Wallace took a hit to the head that forced him to leave the Week 14 contest in the first half. The rookie fourth-round pick has no receptions on just one target this season, so his absence shouldn't impact the Ravens' offensive gameplan.

Davis (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

The 5-foot-11 wideout caught one pass for 17 yards before leaving the Week 14 contest in the first quarter with an ankle injury. If he is unable to return, then Phillip Dorsett and Chris Conley will be the most likely beneficiaries.

Jaguars coach Urban Meyer denied a report that surfaced over the weekend that he and Jones had a big argument in practice, Fox's Jay Glazer reported on Sunday's pregame show.

Jones has been a disappointment with the Jaguars, catching just 48 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns so far. He's obviously not solely responsible for those poor numbers, but he has had some big drops this season.

Milne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Milne will register his third straight healthy scratch in Week 14. In four games before his inactive stretch, the rookie seventh-round pick caught six passes for 65 yards. However, now that Washington's wideout room is getting healthy, Milne is on the outside looking in.