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Coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's 23-17 win against the 49ers that Jefferson suffered a bruised quadriceps in the contest, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

On the play that precipitated his departure late in the third quarter, Jefferson took a hit to his upper right leg that caused him to stay on the turf for a bit before going to the sideline tent and then locker room. O'Connell told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com that Jefferson is "pretty sore," and "hopefully" the wide receiver will be day-to-day. As a result, Jefferson's status will be one to monitor closely as the Vikings gear up for a Week 3 matchup with the Texans next Sunday, especially with fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison sitting out Week 2 with a sore right ankle.

Jefferson suffered a quadriceps injury during Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Jefferson took a hit to his upper right leg late in the third quarter and remained down on the ground before going to the sideline tent, and eventually, the locker room. At the time of his departure, his line read 4-133-1 on seven targets, including a 97-yard touchdown catch.

Jefferson left Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a leg injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jefferson remained on the turf for a spell before making his way to the sideline tent near the end of the third quarter. He then went to the locker room. Prior to his exit, Jefferson recorded four catches (on seven targets) for 133 yards and one touchdown, a line fueled by a 97-yard score.

Wilson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Wilson, who missed the entire preseason as well as the Steelers' season opener against the Falcons, approached the contest listed as questionable after logging a limited practice Friday. With his season/professional debut still on hold, George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek are available to handle Pittsburgh's Week 2 WR duties.

Higgins (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday at Kansas City.

Higgins hasn't practiced since Thursday of Week 1 and thus will miss a second consecutive contest to begin the campaign due to a hamstring injury. With Higgins out, the Bengals' passing game again will center around Ja'Marr Chase, while WRs Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin, RBs Zack Moss and Chase Brown and TE Mike Gesicki also will be on hand for QB Joe Burrow.

Bell won't return to Sunday's game at Jacksonville due to a right hip injury.

Bell was carted from the field early in the third quarter with his right leg elevated by a member of the Browns' training staff per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Prior to his exit, Bell had hauled in all three targets for 27 yards. With Bell sidelined for the rest of Week 2, the Browns' receiving corps has been whittled down to Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman and James Proche.

Weaver (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Weaver was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 2, but he wasn't able to progress enough through his oblique injury to suit up Sunday. Weaver also did not play Week 1 and his next opportunity to suit up will be Week 3 against the Lions on Sept. 22.

Smith is expected to serve as the top option in the passing game for quarterback Jalen Hurts in Monday's game against the Falcons due to A.J. Brown (hamstring) being ruled out for the contest, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Though No. 3 wideout Jahan Dotson should benefit the most in terms of an increase in snaps while Brown is out Monday, Smith has a good chance at clearing double-digit targets in the absence of the three-time Pro Bowler. Since joining the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season, Brown has yet to miss a game, so Monday will mark the first time that Smith has had a chance to serve as Philadelphia's clear No. 1 receiver since his 2021 rookie campaign.

Allen (heel), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Texans, is seen as more leaning to doubtful for the the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Allen took a questionable tag into the weekend after he sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday on account of the heel injury before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant. The veteran wideout is scheduled to go through a pregame workout before the Bears make a call on his availability when the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff. Elsewhere in the Bears' receiving corps, Rome Odunze (knee) is also listed as questionable but appears to have stronger odds than Allen of playing.

Dotson is expected to assume a larger role in the Eagles' passing attack Monday against the Falcons with A.J. Brown (hamstring) downgraded to out, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Dotson logged 32 snaps behind Brown (72 snaps) and DeVonta Smith (76 snaps) in the Eagles' season-opening win over the Packers. According to the Eagles' official site, head coach Nick Sirianni expressed confidence in Dotson's ability to take on more meaningful snaps in Brown's absence, with Sirianni noting that he's been pleased with how the wideout has looked in practices since being acquired from the Commanders on Aug. 22. After Smith and Dotson, the Eagles are left with Johnny Wilson (questionable, hamstring) and Britain Covey as depth options at receiver.