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Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.

As the emergency third quarterback, Howard is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to be removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection. Rookie third-round quarterback Drew Allar (coach's decision) will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week.

Dean (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Dean was working through an ankle issue during Week 3 prep and drew the questionable tag after logging back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday. He's been cleared by medical staff to play Sunday and will start opposite Asante Samuel at outside cornerback. Dean has eight tackles (five solo) through the first two games of the regular season.

Porter (conditioning) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Porter had the conditioning label next to his questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North tilt after being limited in practice all week, but he won't make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday. Asante Samuel will continue to start opposite Jamel Dean at outside cornerback in Porter's absence. Porter's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Browns.

Boutte is expected to remain in the No. 2 receiver role for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Colts due to Nico Collins (hamstring) being ruled inactive for the contest.

While filling the same role in the Week 2 loss to the Bengals, Boutte logged a modest five targets on 47 routes run, emerging from the contest with a 3-37-0 line. The veteran pass catcher will draw a potentially more favorable matchup Sunday as the Texans aim for their first win of the season, as the Colts have surrendered an elevated 72.7 percent catch rate and 17.9 yards per reception to wide receivers.

Heidenreich (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

It looked like the rookie seventh-rounder was in line for a slightly larger role Sunday after Rico Dowdle (toe) was ruled out. However, Heidenreich will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols providing depth in the backfield for Jaylen Warren while fellow rookie Kaden Wetjen operates as the primary returner on kickoffs. Heidenreich's next chance to play is Thursday against the Browns.

Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

With Keon Coleman (ankle) and DJ Moore (shoulder) at risk of missing this contest, there was a chance Bell would be needed to suit up Sunday. However, Coleman and Moore are good to go, meaning Bell's next chance to get on the field will come in Week 4 for the AFC East clash with the Patriots.

Hutchinson is in line to serve as the Texans' No. 1 receiver for the second consecutive game in Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Colts due to Nico Collins (hamstring) being ruled inactive for the contest.

Hutchinson was in the same slotting for the Week 2 loss to the Bengals, a game in which he saw nine targets on 51 routes run but only converted three into catches. Hutchinson ostensibly has a more palatable matchup Sunday, as the Colts have surrendered an elevated 72.7 percent catch rate and 17.9 yards per reception to wide receivers, along with three touchdowns, over the first two games.

Burns (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Titans, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports

Burns suffered a low-ankle sprain during the Giants' 28-6 loss at the Rams last Monday, and while he wasn't expected to require surgery, he also was trending toward an absence Sunday after not practicing in any capacity during Week 3 prep. Instead, he'll be available to New York's defense this weekend, but how much work he'll be able to handle in his current state remains to be seen.

King (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Browns on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

King will once again operate as the QB3 behind Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young. Since he's serving in an emergency role, King is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Young and Pickett were removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Coleman (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

It was reported earlier Sunday that Coleman was expected to suit up for Week 3, and he will indeed do so. Coleman was considered a game-time call for Sunday's contest, so it's not clear if he will be at full speed. However, he -- as well as DJ Moore and the rest of Buffalo's regular pass catchers -- will all be in uniform for Week 3.