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Higgins has missed the previous three games while tending to a hamstring injury. His return to the active roster for Week 13 likely signals the end of Trenton Irwin’s increased snap rates. Inactive for the Bengals are RB Chris Evans, LB Devin Harper, C Trey Hill, OT D’Ante Smith, and DT Jay Tufele.

Etienne drew the questionable tag with an injury to his ribs but was always expected to play against the Bengals on Monday Night Football. Expect him to see his standard workload.

Tight end Brenton Strange has played a rather consistent 30 to 50 percent of the team’s offensive snaps this season. His absence is likely to increase the snap rates of Evan Engram and Luke Farrell for Monday Night Football against the Bengals.

Barkley was signed to the active roster after injuries to Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor. His release signals the likely return of Taylor, who should enter the starting lineup under center for the Giants coming out of their Week 13 bye.

Watson exited in the fourth quarter with what looked like a bad hamstring injury, but he was seen moving on the sideline and didn’t look to be in too much pain after leaving the field. According to Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky, Watson “did seem to be moving better today during a brief sighting in the locker room,” so it’s possible this is a minor injury. LaFleur said he didn’t know if Watson’s injury would sideline him for multiple weeks like we saw earlier this year, making his status one to watch come Wednesday when the team releases its first injury report.

Ertz was released by the Cardinals last week and is free to sign with any team. Hoping to catch on with a contender, the Ravens have drawn plenty of speculation given the injury to Mark Andrews, but Harbaugh doesn’t appear interested in the veteran tight end at this time. It’s possible Harbaugh is just playing his cards close to his chest, but second-year tight end Isaiah Likely turned in a strong rookie campaign in 2022, and Charlie Kolar has been solid in limited action through two seasons. It was reported over the weekend that the Ravens, Bills, Chiefs, and Eagles were four teams interested in signing Ertz. We’ll see if the Ravens change their tune, but for now, we’ll assume they’re out on him.

Foster was last seen in the USFL but could soon find himself on an NFL roster. The former first-round pick hasn’t played an NFL snap since 2018 and has 101 tackles and 10 TFLs to his name. Foster is a potential option to replace linebacker Jerome Baker, who suffered an MCL injury in Week 13’s win over the Commanders and is considered week-to-week. Foster wouldn’t be expected to see significant snaps anytime soon, even if the Dolphins do sign him.

Campbell said news on Ragnow’s injury postgame was more good than bad, but it’s possible he will miss Week 14. Ragnow was knocked from Sunday’s matchup against the Saints in the second quarter and didn’t return to the field. He missed time earlier this season with a foot injury and could miss at least one week with this new injury he’s dealing with. Guard Graham Glasgow took over for Ragnow after his injury and would presumably start at center next week if Ragnow can’t go.

Parker stepped up to lead the Patriots with 64 yards in their Week 13 loss to the Chargers. His 64 yards were his most since Week 1, as he’s cracked 50 yards only twice in nine games. Parker won’t be on the fantasy radar for Week 14 regardless of him suiting up or not.

Douglas missed Sunday’s contest against the Chargers with a concussion and will miss Week 14’s primetime matchup against the Steelers if he’s unable to clear concussion protocol. Douglas has caught 36 passes for 410 yards this season and leads the team in receiving yards. Even if he’s active against the Steelers, he’ll be hard to trust as anything more than a WR4 against a stout defense.