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Mooney is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Though the 23-year-old will suit up for Week 14, it's notable that he was unable to practice all week because of a personal matter. Javon Wims and Riley Ridley are both active for the cross-conference showdown with the Texans, meaning Mooney may have to contend for offensive looks. He's attracted 15 targets the past two weeks, but there are signals he may be in line for a lighter workload against Houston. Notably on that front, Ridley (coach's decision) was not active Week 13 for a home matchup against Detroit.

Pettis will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Pettis will sit out for the second game in a row and he has yet to make his Giants debut since being claimed off waivers via San Francisco. Austin Mack and C.J. Board are expected to continue to serve as the reserve receiving options for Week 14 sans Pettis.

Higgins (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

The standout rookie receiver tweaked his hamstring during the late stages of last Sunday's loss to Miami, rendering him a limited practice participant throughout this week. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday that Higgins would likely be able to go against Dallas, and his outlook during pregame workouts has seemingly confirmed that forecast. The 21-year-old has his name in the mix for Offensive Rookie of the Year, having posted 53 receptions for 729 yards and five touchdowns through 12 appearances.

Coutee (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

The Texans' already-depleted wide receiver corps will also be without Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) on Sunday, so as long as Coutee avoids any-in-game setbacks, he figures to be a focal part of the team's Week 14 passing attack, with Chad Hansen also in line to see expanded opportunities.

Cooks (neck/foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

With Cooks unable to suit up, the depth of the Texans' wideout corps is further challenged in Week 14. In his absence, Keke Coutee (knee) figures to be busy Sunday, while Chad Hansen will once again be in line to see an expanded role in the team's passing attack.

Hopkins (neck) is listed as active Sunday against the Giants.

Despite fitting in just one limited session prior to this contest, Hopkins will be out there for the Cardinals' passing attack. He's been fairly quiet during the team's current three-game losing streak, averaging 5.6 YPT and scoring one TD on his 28 targets. Hopkins will look to bounce back against the Giants' 18th-ranked pass defense (242.3 yards per game).

Cobb (toe) awaits further medical information and is considering not playing again in 2020, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Cobb remains in a medical boot for the injured toe suffered Week 11 against New England and is evaluating whether it makes sense for him to play again. The receiver awaits a doctor's recommendation, due next week, about whether Cobb should undergo surgery, regarding whether he should undergo surgery and not play again this season, or rehabilitate the toe and attempt to play. If Cobb opts to shut it down, Keke Coutee and Chad Hansen would be the primary beneficiaries.

Cooks (foot/neck) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bears, "barring a significant late improvement," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

If Cooks is indeed inactive for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, look for Keke Coutee (knee) and Chad Hansen to serve as the Texans' top wide receiver options in Week 14.

Higgins (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The rookie second-round pick suffered the hamstring injury during the Week 13 loss to the Dolphins and was limited at practice all week, but it appears he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest. Higgins has caught 10 of 13 targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in the two games since quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was lost for the season.

Coutee (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 23-year-old received the questionable tag despite putting in full practice sessions Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise he's likely to suit up versus the Bears. Coutee erupted with eight catches for 141 yards last week and should continue to see a significant snap share given the recent thinning of Houston's receiving corps. Fellow wideout Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) is also expected to play despite being labeled questionable.