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Higgins is expected to start at wide receiver Week 3 against the Eagles, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Higgins is seeing his role grow by the week, as he played just 15 snaps Week 1, but saw the field for 60 in Week 2 and received six targets in the passing game. With John Ross set to be a healthy scratch, the opportunity is there for HIggins to continue to expand his role, though he'll presumably still be working behind A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. It's still a bit of a tough matchup, however, as the Eagles have yet to allow a touchdown to opposing wide receivers through two weeks in 2020 and are giving up the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game to the position.

Jackson (coach's decision) will not suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

The undrafted rookie from Syracuse showed enough upside in training camp to merit a spot on the Rams' 53-man roster, though he has yet to appear in any of the team's first three games. Ahead of him on the depth chart, Van Jefferson and Nsimba Webster slot into backup roles at wide receiver.

Harry (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

After a rookie campaign stalled by injuries, Harry has hauled in 13 passes on 18 targets for 111 yards while seeing regular snaps in the Patriots offense over the team's first two games to date. If he can stay on the field, Harry's fantasy prospects could brighten further in the coming weeks as his rapport with QB Cam Newton grows, especially if the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder sees more red-zone opportunities.

Sims (toe) is active Week 3 against the Browns.

Sims steadily upgraded his practice status throughout the week, so it's not too surprising to see him out on the field for the road matchup against Cleveland. He'll likely resume his regular role as the No. 2 wideout, as well as serve as the primary kick return option. It's a small sample size of just two games, but Sims will be going up against a Browns defense that has given up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers.

Osborn is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

With Osborn out, Chad Beebe will likely return punts with Ameer Abdullah likely to return kickoffs.

Samuel (foot) should resume practicing during the upcoming week, but the 49ers aren't expecting to bring him back from injured reserve until their Week 5 game against the Dolphins on Oct. 11, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Since he opened the season on IR, Samuel is eligible to return beginning in Week 4, but given the 49ers' desire to ease him back from his June surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, the wideout likely won't gain clearance to play next Sunday against the Eagles. The 49ers will likely wait and see how Samuel looks in practice this week before formally deciding on his status for the Philadelphia game. Samuel is one of several key San Francisco skill-position players that has missed time already this season, as tight end George Kittle (knee), quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) and running backs Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) will all join him on the sideline in the team's Week 3 game against the Giants.

Brown, who is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, continues to nurse a "pretty significant" bone bruise in his knee and hasn't responded as well or as quickly to treatment as the Titans had hoped, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The injury will keep Brown sidelined for a second straight game Week 3, and given his slow recovery process to date, the wideout looks to be at real risk of missing additional time. Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill wasn't too troubled without Brown available in the Week 2 win over the Jaguars (18-for-24 for 239 yards and four touchdowns), with Corey Davis, Adam Humphries and Jonnu Smith taking on most of the targets for Tennessee. Tannehill may find similar success sans Brown in a Week 3 matchup with a vulnerable Vikings pass defense, but the 23-year-old's potential absence could loom larger in the near future with a couple tough home games on tap in Week 4 (Steelers) and Week 5 (Bills). The Titans should provide an update on Brown's condition again Wednesday, when the team begins Week 4 prep.

Thomas (ankle) was "moving really well" during his Friday workout and hopes to play next weekend against the Lions, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

The Saints' star wideout is dealing with a high ankle sprain and won't play Sunday night against the Packers, but he'll look to gain clearance from the team's training staff this coming week. Thomas hasn't practiced since suffering his injury during Week 1 action.

Jeudy (ribs) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jeudy bruised his ribs during Week 2 action and was listed as questionable heading into the weekend. His Week 3 status will be confirmed upon the release on Denver's inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. If the No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is indeed available, he'll have an opportunity to carve out a key role in the Broncos' passing game going forward, with the team's top wideout, Courtland Sutton, on IR and out for the season with a knee injury.

Adams (hamstring) will have until game time Sunday night to illustrate he's healthy enough to play against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 27-year-old is officially considered doubtful for the Week 3 matchup, but the Packers will wait to see how he feels in the lead-up to the game before making a decision. Adams was unable to participate at practice throughout the week. Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are poised to handle the bulk of the reps at wide receiver should Adams be unable to play.