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Higbee (knee) isn't expected to play next Sunday versus Buffalo, Cameron DaSilva of RamsWire reports.

On Monday, head coach Sean McVay deemed Higbee's chances of suiting up Week 14 as "less than likely," so fantasy managers shouldn't expect to have the tight end back for Sunday's battle against the Bills. Higbee is waiting to make his season debut, as he's spent the season up to this point on the reserve/PUP list after tearing his ACL and MCL in a wild-card loss to the Lions in mid-January. While Higbee has been out, Davis Allen has worked as Los Angeles' top tight end, with Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long chipping in behind him. Higbee was designated to return Nov. 27, so the Rams have until Dec. 17 to activate him before his 21-day practice window closes.

Uzomah reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Uzomah played 33 snaps (20 on offense, 13 on special teams) during the Eagles' 24-19 win over the Ravens on Sunday. Uzomah has reached the three-game maximum of elevations from the practice squad, but he could be signed to the Eagles' active roster if Dallas Goedert is placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. If Goedert does get placed on IR and Uzomah is signed to the active roster, the latter would be slated to serve as the Eagles' No. 2 tight end behind Grant Calcaterra.

Muse reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Muse was the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt on Sunday against the Cardinals due to Josh Oliver (ankle) being sidelined. Muse played 20 total snaps (eight on offense, 12 on special teams) and did not record a stat. The 2022 seventh-round pick has just one catch for 22 yards in 16 regular-season games across his three-year NFL career.

Sullivan (knee) reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Sullivan got his first elevation of the season Sunday against Tampa Bay and played eight offensive snaps along with nine special-teams snaps. He didn't catch his only target and suffered a knee injury in the second half, causing him to miss the rest of the contest after initially being deemed doubtful to return. The injury could be an obstacle to Sullivan being elevated again Week 14, as could the potential return of the Panthers' top tight end, Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck).

Smith reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Week 13 was the first time Smith was elevated to the Texans' active roster this season as he took over for Teagon Quitoriano (knee) as the No. 3 tight end behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover. Smith played 22 snaps (17 on offense, five on special teams) and did not show up on the box score in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars. The 2019 second-round pick is eligible to be elevated from Houston's practice squad two more times this season.

The Bills reverted Davidson to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Davidson was active for Sunday's Week 13 game against San Francisco and played 15 offensive snaps, failing to catch his only target. He was clearly the third tight-end option for Buffalo behind Dawson Knox (28 offensive snaps) and Quintin Morris (24) with Dalton Kincaid (knee) out of action. If Kincaid sits out again next Sunday in Los Angeles against the Rams, Davidson could be elevated again, though he doesn't see enough action to be a viable fantasy target.

FitzPatrick (back) was a limited participant in Monday's practice.

The 24-year-old was active for the Packers' Week 13 win over the Dolphins after being listed as questionable due to a back injury. Monday's injury report indicates that FitzPatrick is still dealing with the issue in some capacity, and he could be in jeopardy of missing Green Bay's divisional matchup against the Lions on Thursday night if he downgrades to no participation Tuesday or Wednesday.

Barner caught two passes (two targets) for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.

With Noah Fant (groin) back in the lineup, Barner reverted to No. 2 tight-end duties, recording a 40 percent snap share. Barner -- a rookie fourth-round pick -- reeled in a 12-yard pass from Geno Smith in the second quarter to get the Seahawks on the scoreboard. He doesn't have much upside in his current role unless he finds the end zone.

Fant caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.

Fant returned to the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. He was still the clear No. 1 tight end with a 68 percent snap share, but AJ Barner is gaining some ground with a 40 percent share. Fant is still seeking his first touchdown of the season, and he has yet to post more than 65 yards in a game.

Goedert (knee) is considered week-to-week and could be a candidate for injured reserve, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The injury isn't believed to be season-ending for Goedert, but a four-week stint on injured reserve appears to be an option. In doing so, the Eagles would not have him back until Week 18. For now, Goedert should be considered doubtful, at best, for next Sunday's game against the Panthers. He previously missed three games earlier this season with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Grant Calcaterra played 90-plus percent of the snaps twice in those three contests. Calcaterra likely will slide back into that role for however long Goedert is sidelined.