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Coutee (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

The Texans' already-depleted wide receiver corps will also be without Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) on Sunday, so as long as Coutee avoids any-in-game setbacks, he figures to be a focal part of the team's Week 14 passing attack, with Chad Hansen also in line to see expanded opportunities.

Cooks (neck/foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

With Cooks unable to suit up, the depth of the Texans' wideout corps is further challenged in Week 14. In his absence, Keke Coutee (knee) figures to be busy Sunday, while Chad Hansen will once again be in line to see an expanded role in the team's passing attack.

Hopkins (neck) is listed as active Sunday against the Giants.

Despite fitting in just one limited session prior to this contest, Hopkins will be out there for the Cardinals' passing attack. He's been fairly quiet during the team's current three-game losing streak, averaging 5.6 YPT and scoring one TD on his 28 targets. Hopkins will look to bounce back against the Giants' 18th-ranked pass defense (242.3 yards per game).

Cobb (toe) awaits further medical information and is considering not playing again in 2020, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Cobb remains in a medical boot for the injured toe suffered Week 11 against New England and is evaluating whether it makes sense for him to play again. The receiver awaits a doctor's recommendation, due next week, about whether Cobb should undergo surgery, regarding whether he should undergo surgery and not play again this season, or rehabilitate the toe and attempt to play. If Cobb opts to shut it down, Keke Coutee and Chad Hansen would be the primary beneficiaries.

Cooks (foot/neck) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bears, "barring a significant late improvement," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

If Cooks is indeed inactive for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, look for Keke Coutee (knee) and Chad Hansen to serve as the Texans' top wide receiver options in Week 14.

Higgins (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The rookie second-round pick suffered the hamstring injury during the Week 13 loss to the Dolphins and was limited at practice all week, but it appears he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest. Higgins has caught 10 of 13 targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in the two games since quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was lost for the season.

Coutee (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 23-year-old received the questionable tag despite putting in full practice sessions Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise he's likely to suit up versus the Bears. Coutee erupted with eight catches for 141 yards last week and should continue to see a significant snap share given the recent thinning of Houston's receiving corps. Fellow wideout Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) is also expected to play despite being labeled questionable.

Cooks (foot/neck), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 27-year-old was limited at practice this week due to the foot and neck issues to earn the questionable designation, but it shouldn't affect his availability for Week 14. Houston's receiving corps remains depleted in the absences of Will Fuller (suspension), Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (released), but Cooks and Keke Coutee (knee), who is also considered questionable, are both expected to suit up Sunday at Chicago.

Harris (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Harris practiced without limitations Friday and was considered questionable, but upon further evaluation, he'll miss a third straight game. The Saints elevated Tommylee Lewis from the practice squad to handle the kick and punt return duties this week. Harris will aim to recover for next week's showdown against the Chiefs.

The Packers elevated Winfree to the active roster Saturday.

Winfree's being called up due to concerns about the Packers' receiver depth, as Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) and Malik Taylor (hamstring) are both questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions. Winfree was also elevated in Week 10 against the Jaguars, but he didn't receive a target over seven snaps on offense.