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Samuel (illness) remains listed as questionable but is likely to suit up in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Samuel played only four snaps last Sunday against Kansas City and was hospitalized after the loss due to a bout of pneumonia. He didn't practice Wednesday but finished the week with a pair of limited sessions to set himself up to play Sunday. His ability to take the field against Dallas could be huge for a passing game that will be without Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jauan Jennings (hip).

Higgins (quadricep) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, but he showed improvement Saturday, and the Bengals are "hopeful" that the wideout will be able to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

A report earlier Saturday indicated that Higgins will be a game-time decision Sunday, and while that appears to still be the case, Fowler's report is more optimistic about the receiver's chances of suiting up. The Bengals don't want to risk a long-term injury to Higgins, so it's likely that they'll allow him to play only if he looks good during pregame warmups. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for Cincinnati's inactive list, which will be released about 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Flowers (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Browns, is being viewed as a game-time decision, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Flowers hurt his ankle last Monday against Tampa Bay and managed just one limited practice during the week while sitting out two sessions entirely. Given his minimal practice reps this week, it's no surprise that his status for Sunday's contest likely won't be clarified until 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Ravens release their inactive list. If Flowers can't suit up Sunday, Rashod Bateman will likely take over as Baltimore's No. 1 receiver.

Higgins (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, has "a real chance" of sitting out the Week 8 contest, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Higgins injured his quad during practice Friday, resulting in him taking a designation into the weekend. Graziano notes that the wide receiver will be a game-time decision Sunday, so fantasy managers who roster Higgins should keep an eye on Cincinnati's inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Graziano also shares that there is "pessimism" about Higgins' likelihood of suiting up, and Andrei Iosivas will likely step in as the team's No. 2 wideout if Higgins ends up sitting out.

The Saints elevated St. Brown from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

St. Brown is being elevated from the practice squad for a second straight contest, after he played one offensive snap (no targets) versus Denver in Week 7. He projects to also handle a reserve role Sunday against the Chargers.

The Chargers elevated Reagor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Reagor seems like he'll get a chance to handle a depth role in Los Angeles' wide receiver room for a second straight contest due to Quentin Johnston being listed as doubtful for Week 8. The team has also elevated wide receiver Jaylen Johnson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

The Chargers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The Chargers also elevated wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the practice squad Saturday. Both Johnson and Reagor could suit up Sunday against New Orleans and handle depth roles in Los Angeles' depleted wide receiver corps,

The Raiders elevated Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Shorter may get a chance to suit up in a depth capacity Sunday versus the Chiefs. He was also elevated for the team's loss to the Rams in Week 7, a game in which he contributed on special teams and played just three offensive snaps.

The Buccaneers announced Saturday that Jarrett (knee) has been activated from IR, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Jarrett is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, but it's encouraging to see him activated from IR in advance of the divisional matchup. If he's able to suit up Sunday, Jarrett will have opportunities to contribute in a Tampa Bay wide receiver corps that's without Mike Evans (hamstring) for Week 8 and Chris Godwin (knee) for the remainder of the year.

The Eagles activated Smith (ankle) from IR on Saturday and he does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick, may get a chance to make his regular-season debut for Philadelphia during Sunday's road matchup in Cincinnati. He's expected to handle a depth role in the Eagles' wide receiver corps, if not made a healthy scratch.