NFL Player News

Cephus (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

Cephus will sit out a third straight game as a healthy scratch. He's all of a sudden buried on the depth chart after being targeted 13 times over his first two NFL games when Kenny Golladay was out of the lineup. Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola are all healthy and prepared to take on large workloads Sunday, leaving Cephus on the outside looking in. The fifth-round pick will need to keep developing before securing consistent playing time.

Crowder (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Crowder was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend after managing only one limited practice between Wednesday and Friday, so he'll unsurprisingly miss a second straight game. With Breshad Perriman (concussion) also sidelined, expect the Jets to go with Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith as their primary options in three-receiver sets.

Patrick will test out his hamstring during pre-game workouts, but Troy Renck of Denver 7 News suggest that Broncos' promotion of wide receiver Fred Brown to the team's active roster hints the team has concerns about Patrick's availability for Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff against the Chargers.

If Patrick is deemed inactive for the contest, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler and DaeSean Hamilton will be in line to head Denver's Week 8 wide receiver corps.

The Chargers elevated Moore to the active roster Saturday.

The Chargers waived Moore last Saturday, but he cleared waivers and signed with the team's practice squad. He'll get another opportunity immediately, adding further depth to an already deep crew of wide receivers.

The Patriots elevated Zuber to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Zuber has been used as a gadget in the Patriots' offense, as he's caught one 16-yard pass and rushed twice for 21 yards. Julian Edelman (knee) and N'Keal Harry will both be out Sunday against the Bills, but Zuber's still slated to be just the No. 5 wide receiver, projecting for minimal offensive work.

The Chiefs elevated Kemp to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Kemp was elevated for last week's blowout win over the Broncos and recorded an 11-yard reception on his lone target. Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is still out of the lineup, and since Sunday's game against the Jets could get out of hand quickly, Kemp may garner some garbage-time reps.

James (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

James didn't practice all week and is in danger of missing the upcoming Thursday night game against the Packers as well. Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor are expected to handle starting duties Sunday while Dante Pettis and practice squad wideout River Cracraft rotate in.

The 49ers elevated Cracraft to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Cracraft is expected to make his 49ers debut Sunday against the Seahawks. The team needs depth at wide receiver because Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Richie James (ankle) have been ruled out, so Cracraft will operate as the No. 5 wide receiver. He could also return kicks if necessary.

Chisena (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Chisena popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice, so it's not surprising that he's ruled out ahead of the Week 8 tilt. All of Chisena's contributions this season have been on special teams, so this won't affect the offensive dynamic.

Lazard (core) was not activated ahead of Sunday's game and thus will not be eligible to play this week against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

There was some hope Lazard could make a return to the field after missing the past three games following core muscle surgery, but the ever-patient Packers will opt to wait another week before bringing back their wide receiver. Look for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Malik Taylor, Darrius Shepherd and Equanimeous St. Brown to fill in the gaps behind No. 1 wideout and frequent target Davante Adams.