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Mooney (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is considered a longshot to play Sunday against the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mooney was added to the Falcons' injury report Thursday after he was limited in practice that day, and he then sat out Friday's session entirely. Though Mooney is trending toward missing the Week 18 contest, official word on his status won't arrive until Atlanta posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Mooney's likely absence would open up more snaps at receiver for Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge behind No. 1 wideout Drake London. Tight end Kyle Pitts could also benefit from a more prominent role in the passing game.

Higgins is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Steelers due to an ankle injury.

Higgins came into Week 18 with an ankle injury but was deemed active after being listed as questionable to play. Prior to leaving at the end of the third quarter, Higgins caught four of five targets for 53 scoreless yards. If Higgins is unable to return, the offense should funnel even more through Ja'Marr Chase, while Andrei Iosivas, Isaiah Williams and Kendric Pryor round out the remainder of Cincinnati's wide receiver depth chart.

Bateman corralled five of eight targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 35-10 victory over the Browns.

Bateman suffered a slight injury scare after taking a hard hit over the middle of the field in the first half of Saturday's win. The 26-year-old was checked for a head injury and promptly returned to the contest. Bateman wound up tying his season high in targets (eight) after Zay Flowers (knee) left the game in the second quarter. If the latter is forced to miss Baltimore's first playoff game, Bateman could be in line for an increased role in next weekend's contest against either the Chargers or the Steelers. The Minnesota product finishes the regular season with a 45-756-9 line in 17 games.

Moore recorded three receptions on five targets for 36 yards in Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.

Moore served as Cleveland's third pass catcher, but with poor quarterback play, that didn't amount to much production. He ends the season in disappointing fashion, having failed to top 35 receiving yards in five consecutive games. Nevertheless, Moore did set a career high with 61 catches on the season, and he'll be set to enter free agency for the first time this offseason.

Flowers is believed to have suffered a sprained knee in Saturday's 35-10 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Flowers will undergo an MRI on Sunday to confirm the injury and determine the extent of it, but Rapoport adds that there's a real chance the receiver misses the Ravens' wild-card playoff game next weekend. If Flowers is indeed unable to play next week, the Ravens could lean even more on the Derrick Henry-led ground attack, if Baltimore is able to hold down a lead for most of the day. Flowers carried once for nine yards and recorded one catch for 12 yards on two targets while playing just 14 snaps before exiting Saturday's contest.

Jeudy recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 63 yards in Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.

As has been the case since Jameis Winston was benched, all of Cleveland's skill-position players have found it difficult to post strong stat lines. Positively, Jeudy commanded 13 targets on 34 total pass attempts by the Browns quarterbacks. However, that translated to a modest yardage total, boosted only because he had a 30-yard reception with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter with the game well out of reach. Jeudy wraps up his best season as a pro with 1,229 yards and 90 receptions and figures to be a key figure in the Cleveland offense again in 2025.

Following Saturday's win over the Browns, coach John Harbaugh said Flowers (knee) will undergo an MRI on Sunday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Flowers took a hit to the knee versus Cleveland and was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest after catching one of his two targets for 12 yards. Harbaugh said there's a "chance" Flowers will be ready for the start of the playoffs next weekend, Zrebiec added. If Flowers is unable to play in the wild-card round, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker would be in line to soak up Baltimore's receiver snaps.

The Packers added Doubs to their injury report Saturday, listing him as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears due to an illness, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Green Bay already may be without its top vertical threat in Christian Watson (knee) in Week 18, and now the status of perhaps QB Jordan Love's most-trusted option in Doubs is up in the air. With Watson sidelined last Sunday at Minnesota, Doubs was targeted 11 times and turned them into seven catches for 58 yards. Doubs' status for Sunday's matchup will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Jones (groin) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Steelers.

Jones was limited in practice all week due to a groin injury, and it appears he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to play in Saturday's regular-season finale. He'll end the regular season with one catch for five yards across eight games. Kendric Pryor and Isaiah Williams will serve as Cincinnati's return options on kickoffs and punts due to Jones' absence.

Higgins (ankle/knee) is listed as active Saturday at Pittsburgh.

Higgins tended to ankle and knee injuries for a second straight week, and a questionable designation for Week 18 action followed three consecutive limited listings on Bengals practice reports. He again will play through those health concerns, and if his performance (11-131-3 on 12 targets) last Saturday against the Broncos is any indication, he's in tune with QB Joe Burrow at the moment, even if Higgins is operating at less than 100 percent. Higgins will be taking on a Steelers defense this Saturday that has given up the 11th-most YPT (8.22) to opposing wide receivers this season.