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Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Brown hasn't practiced since making an early exit from last Thursday's loss to the Packers. His absence leaves Jaylin Lane as the probable No. 3 receiver, although Luke McCaffrey could also help fill the void.

Kirk (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully Friday.

DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com relayed Tuesday that coach DeMeco Ryans said Kirk was expected to play this weekend after missing the Texans' first two games with a hamstring issue, an outcome that's now been confirmed. In his looming return, Kirk will bolster a Houston wideout corps that's led by Nico Collins, and assuming no in-game setbacks, he has a chance to see enough volume Sunday to merit Week 3 fantasy lineup consideration.

Long (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Texans.

Long has played seven offensive snaps through two games and carries little fantasy value.

Kraft (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Kraft injured his knee during Thursday's practice and was held out Friday. The Packers don't believe he has a long-term injury but seem far less confident in the tight end's Week 3 availability. Luke Musgrave figures to take over most of Kraft's snaps and routes if the Packers list Kraft as inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

Bland (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Bland didn't practice at all this week and will miss his second straight game after he was injured in practice last week. Kaiir Elam and Reddy Steward are in line to see increased reps in the secondary for the second straight week.

Tuten (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Texans.

Tuten was limited in practice this week, but he's done enough to avoid a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. He should again operate as the Jaguars' RB2 behind Travis Etienne with Tank Bigsby out of the picture.

Thomas (wrist) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Thomas has gotten off to a slow start this season, with five catches for 60 yards and no touchdowns on 19 targets through the first two games. A wrist injury is partly to blame, as coach Liam Coen revealed Monday, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. Thomas proceeded to follow an FP/LP/FP practice regimen this week, during which Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union noted on Thursday that the wideout's wrist was "sore" following Wednesday's session. Thomas then relayed via O'Halloran on Friday that he's "good to go" for Week 3 action, which was confirmed on the Jaguars' most recent injury report. The 2024 first-round pick thus will be in line to serve as the the team's No. 1 pass catcher Sunday, though it remains to be seen if his efficiency woes are behind him.

McKee (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

McKee remained limited in practice this week. If he's unable to suit up for Sunday's game, Sam Howell will once again serve as the QB2 behind Jalen Hurts.

Young (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.

Young will miss his third straight game to open the season after he was injured earlier this month in practice. Carl Granderson, Chris Rumph and Jonah Williams will likely continue to see increased reps off the edge for New Orleans.

Palmer (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.

Palmer has been a healthy inactive each of the Saints' first two games, so even if he's cleared to play, it wouldn't be a shock to see him inactive once again.