Week 15 Injury Report: Rhamondre Stevenson still in doubt; Josh Jacobs, Tee Higgins expected to play

Week 15 Injury Report: Rhamondre Stevenson still in doubt; Josh Jacobs, Tee Higgins expected to play

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Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers but ended the week with a full Friday practice session after back-to-back limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. According to early Sunday reports, Higgins is expected to play after injuring himself during a pregame warm-up ahead of the Week 14 win over the Browns and then snapping just one snap before being eliminated. Should he suffer setbacks this week, Trenton Irwin will step into a bigger role again.
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Boyd (Finger) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers but managed to end the week with a full Friday practice session after back-to-back limited sessions. Boyd is expected to line up alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (hamstring), according to early Sunday reports. Should he suffer a setback, however, Trent Taylor (hamstring) would likely handle most of Boyd’s usual slot snaps if he’s able to adapt.
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Burks (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers after once again missing practice all week. In the talented rookie’s second straight absence, Robert Woods should rise to the role of No. 1 receiver, but the likes of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and speedy tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo should once again be in line for some of Burks’ downfield -Routes to inherit.
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Sutton (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals after missing practice all week. In Sutton’s absence, Brandon Johnson and Jalen Virgil will work just behind top target Jerry Jeudy, who should again be in line for an elevated role, albeit while teaming with spot starter Brett Rypien.
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Brown (illness) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Broncos after missing practice on Thursday and ending the week with limited practice on Friday. Brown is expected to take the field in his usual No. 2 role against Denver, according to early Sunday reports. However, he will catch passes from veteran Colt McCoy in place of Kyler Murray as the latter suffered a season-ending knee injury.
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Meyers (concussion) is a doubt for Sunday’s game against the Raiders after limited practice all week. If Meyers adjusts, as Saturday’s beatwriters’ reports show, he will be in line to capitalize on DeVante Parker’s (concussion) absence.
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Parker (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders after missing practice all week. In his absence, Jakobi Meyers (concussion), Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne are expected to be the main beneficiaries of a Las Vegas defense that allows for 260.4 passing yards per home contest.
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Renfrow (oblique) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, allowing him to be ready to return to his No. 2 receiver role for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Renfrow’s first expected game action since Week 9 will likely result in Mack Hollins seeing a drop in goals while resuming the role of No. 3 receiver.
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Moore (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Steelers and was demoted to limited practice on Friday after opening the week with two full sessions. However, according to early Sunday reports, Moore is expected to line up against Pittsburgh in his usual No. 1 wideout role. Should he experience a setback, Terrace Marshall would rise to the top of the depth chart.
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Moore (groin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Robbie Anderson, AJ Green and Greg Dortch will line up for more chances behind top duo DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown (illness) in Moore’s absence.
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Claypool (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Eagles after missing practice all week. In his absence, Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis and Byron Pringle would serve as Justin Fields’ top three wideouts against Philadelphia.
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Cooks (Calf) is out for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, although he ends the week with two limited practices. In his absence and that of Nico Collins (Foot), Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore would again serve as Houston’s starting wideouts against Kansas City.
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Collins (foot) is out for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs after missing practice again all week. In his absence and that of Brandin Cooks (Wade), Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore would serve as Houston’s starting wideouts against Kansas City.
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Davis (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Lions after missing practice all week. In his absence, Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims should see a chance behind Garrett Wilson, the No. 1 wideout.
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Hinton (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals after missing practice all week. In his absence, Brandon Johnson or Jalen Vigil should step up to second role behind Jerry Jeudy, with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) also absent.
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Jones (knee) is a question for Sunday’s game against the Bengals after only having limited Friday practice this week. If Jones doesn’t adjust, Russell Gage will take on the No. 3 receiver role against Cincinnati.
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Shenault (shoulder) is a question for Sunday’s game against the Steelers after limited practice all week. If Shenault is unable to leave, Shi Smith would be in line to serve as the No. 3 receiver against Pittsburgh.
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Toney (hamstring) is a question for Sunday’s game against the Texans after limited practice all week. Toney is expected to play for the first time since Week 11, according to early Sunday reports. With Mecole Hardman (IR-Foot) still sidelined, Toney should return to the No. 3 receiver role he was successful in before his injury, which will see Justin Watson and Skyy Moore move up the Kansas City pecking order .
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Taylor (hamstring) is a question for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers after limited practice all week. If Taylor ultimately becomes unavailable, Trenton Irwin and Stanley Morgan could see an increase in complementary snaps/targets.
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Harry (back) is a question for Sunday’s game against the Eagles despite having trained fully all week. If Harry is ultimately inactive, Velus Jones could see an increase in odds as receiver #4.
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Sims (back) is a question for Sunday night’s game against the Giants after limited practice all week. When Sims are unable to play, the returning Dax Milne (Foot) would step into the role of Receiver #5.

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