Bengals get boost with Tee Higgins’ return, Justin Herbert’s status uncertain in NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Injury Report | Injury

The Eagles' A.J. Brown (hamstring) is out for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Saints after lacking apply all week. Brown's second straight absence will as soon as once more depart DeVonta Smith because the No. 1 receiver for Jalen Hurts, a job the speedster posted a 7-76-1 line in throughout a Week 2 Monday night time loss to the Falcons. In flip, Jahan Dotson and Britain Covey are anticipated to bump as much as the Nos. 2 and 3 receiver spots, respectively, whereas each working again Saquon Barkley and tight finish Dallas Goedert may additionally see their involvement in the passing recreation rise.The 49ers' Deebo Samuel (calf) is out for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Rams after lacking apply all week. In Samuel's absence, Brandon Aiyuk will step into the No. 1 receiver function, whereas veteran Jauan Jennings will bump up a spot on the depth chart to No. 2. Samuel's lack of availability coupled with the confirmed absences of tight finish George Kittle (hamstring) and Christian McCaffrey (IR-calf/Achilles) rob quarterback Brock Purdy of three potent and versatile pass-catching weapons and downgrade all the outlook for San Francisco's air assault.The Rams' Cooper Kupp (ankle) is out for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the 49ers after lacking apply all week. His absence, alongside with that of Puka Nacua (IR-knee), will conspire to vault veteran Demarcus Robinson to the No. 1 receiver function whereas Tyler Johnson and rookie sixth-round choose Jordan Whittington slot in because the Nos. 2 and 3 choices, respectively. Given the quantity of targets vacated by the unavailability of Los Angeles' high two wideouts, working again Kyren Williams and tight finish Colby Parkinson ought to each proceed seeing extra passing recreation alternatives as effectively versus San Francisco.The Vikings' Jordan Addison (ankle) stays out for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Texans after lacking apply for the second straight week. In the proficient second-year professional's absence, Jalen Nailor, who recorded three receptions for 54 yards and a landing throughout Addison's Week 2 absence in opposition to the 49ers, ought to as soon as once more function the No. 2 receiver alongside Justin Jefferson, whereas Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield rotate in behind him.The Bengals' Tee Higgins is off the harm report and prepared for his season debut in Monday night time's recreation in opposition to the Commanders after ending the week with a full apply Saturday following a pair of restricted classes to open the week. As per Friday studies, Higgins declared himself again to full well being and said he'd already been feeling able to play throughout Week 2 warmups earlier than the Bengals confronted the Chiefs. His return Monday night time advantages high wideout Ja'Marr Chase, who ought to see much less defensive consideration, and bumps second-year professional Andrei Iosivas again all the way down to a No. 3 function.The Colts' Michael Pittman (again/calf) is questionable for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Bears after lacking Friday's apply. As per Saturday night time studies, Pittman is anticipated to go well with up and deal with his ordinary No. 1 receiver function versus Chicago. If he have been to have a setback, Alec Pierce or the debuting Josh Downs would function the de facto high wideout for Anthony Richardson.The Bears' Keenan Allen (heel) has been dominated out for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Colts after lacking apply all week. In Allen's absence, rookie ninth total choose Rome Odunze will fill the No. 2 function alongside DJ Moore and attempt to enhance on the modest 3-44 line he is mustered in his first two profession video games.The Chargers' Joshua Palmer (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Steelers after lacking apply all week. If Palmer is unable to go well with up, Quentin Johnston, who's been a pleasing shock via the primary two video games whereas recording an 8-89-2 line, would function the No. 1 wideout and rookie Ladd McConkey would bump up a notch to the No. 2 spot. However, who they'd be catching passes from stays up in the air main as much as pregame warmups, as Los Angeles may begin any of Justin Herbert (ankle), Easton Stick or Taylor Heinicke in accordance with early Sunday studies.The Colts' Josh Downs (ankle) is off the harm report forward of Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Bears after practising in full all week following back-to-back absences to open the season. Downs, who's anticipated to function the No. 2 receiver for Anthony Richardson, is totally recovered from the ankle harm he sustained in an early-August coaching camp apply and can start his quest to construct on the spectacular 68-771-2 line he posted over 17 regular-season video games as a rookie in 2023.The Broncos' Devaughn Vele is off the harm report for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Buccaneers after placing in full practices Thursday and Friday following a Week 2 absence because of a rib harm. The rookie will slot again into the No. 3 receiver function behind Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds in his return.The Steelers' Roman Wilson is off the harm report for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Chargers after ending the week with consecutive full practices following back-to-back absences because of an ankle harm to open the season. The rookie third-round choose is anticipated to fill the No. 4 receiver function in his NFL debut in opposition to Los Angeles, bumping Scotty Miller down one spot on the depth chart.The Cardinals' Greg Dortch (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Lions after turning in a restricted apply Friday. As per early Sunday studies, Dortch is anticipated to play. If Dortch have been to reverse course, veteran journeyman Chris Moore could be in line to function the No. 3 receiver versus Detroit.The Browns' David Bell (hip) was positioned on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. In his absence the remainder of the best way, Cedric Tillman is anticipated to function Cleveland's No. 4 receiver starting with Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Giants.The Cowboys' Jalen Brooks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Ravens after practising in restricted style each Thursday and Friday. If Brooks is unable to go well with up, KaVontae Turpin would transfer into the No. 4 receiver function for Dallas versus Baltimore.