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Higgins was carted off in the second half of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Joe Danneman of FOX19 reports.

It's not immediately clear why Higgins was taken off on a cart, but his status will be updated when more details are available.

Agholor (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.

Agholor is thus in line to be part of a Week 1 WR corps that also features Jakobi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne. However, with rookie signal-caller Mac Jones at the helm, it's not hard to imagine the Patriots employing a run-heavy attack early on this season, with tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry candidates to be very active in the passing game. Steady volume therefore could be an issue for Agholor, who joined the team as a free agent in March.

Beckham (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 28-year-old wideout who suffered a torn ACL last October, didn't play in the preseason and has been a limited participant in practice this week, so the Browns have elected to err on the side of caution with him in Week 1. Beckham's status will thus need to be monitored leading up to next weekend's contest versus the Texans. In his absence Sunday, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins figure to see added snaps alongside Jarvis Landry, with rookie Anthony Schwartz also in the mix.

Hart (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, according to John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site.

Hart was promoted to the active roster just before Week 1 but won't be able to finish the game. His absence is not expected to affect many fantasy rosters, though, as he was the team's fifth wideout on the depth chart for the season opener.

McKenzie (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

McKenzie had to leave the field for a spell after calling for a fair catch in the first quarter, but he was able to come back in and field another punt in the second quarter. Expect him to resume return duties for the Bills moving forward.

McKenzie suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Steelers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

McKenzie returned the opening kickoff 75 yards to set up the Bills at the Steelers' 24-yard line. After going up 3-0, Buffalo forced a punt on Pittsburgh's first possession, which resulted in a McKenzie fair catch. He promptly went to the sideline tent and then to the locker room without a jersey or pads, per Getzenberg. Now deemed questionable to return, it'll be interesting to see who the Bills entrust to return kicks as long as McKenzie is sidelined.

Hodge is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The Lions thought enough of Hodge to put in a waiver claim for him when Cleveland cut him loose at the conclusion of the preseason, but the 26-year-old will open the season behind starters Tyrell Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond and backups Quintez Cephus and Trinity Benson on the depth chart at receiver. Even on the occasions he's active this season, Hodge is unlikely to be a high-priority option in the passing game.

Cole (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Considered a true game-time call heading into Sunday, Cole was ultimately ruled out after the Jets evaluated him during a pregame workout. With Cole's Jets debut delayed by the knee injury and Jamison Crowder (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Elijah Moore, Braxton Berrios and Denzel Mims should all be in line for enhanced snap and target counts behind No. 1 receiver Corey Davis.

Reynolds (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

With Reynolds out, added snaps are available for Chester Rogers and possibly Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. However, in an offense paced by running back Derrick Henry and clear-cut top wideouts A.J. Brown and Julio Jones, steady volume may be hard to come by for the team's complementary skill players.

Ward is listed as the Eagles' backup slot receiver behind starter Quez Watkins on the team's unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Falcons.

Though he led all Philadelphia pass catchers with 53 receptions and six touchdowns in 2020, Ward finds himself without a starting role heading into Week 1 after the second-year Watkins surpassed him on the depth chart on the heels of an impressive training camp and preseason. The Eagles may have Ward rotate in with Watkins and play in four-wide formations, but it's clear the 26-year-old won't be handling the 70-plus-percent snap shares he frequently took on in 2020.