Bengals placing Andrei Iosivas on IR following thumb surgery

Texans Nico Collins, Ed Ingram not practicing not expected back this week.
Jadeveon Clowney (bone bruise, knee) working out on side field

Related Players: C.J. Stroud, Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Dalton Schultz, Cade Stover

Houston appears prepared to play without Collins for a second consecutive game. Schultz should remain one of Stroud’s most reliable targets, while Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel will continue sharing the wide receiver opportunities. None of the three has separated enough to become a confident fantasy starter. Collins managers should begin planning around another absence instead of waiting for Friday’s designation.

WR Arian Smith had ACL surgery and is out for the year, per Glenn.

Related Players: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor

Smith was obviously not in anyone's starting lineup, but it does further consolidate the Jets' pass-catchers. Mitchell and Williams are the likeliest candidates to absorb his field-stretching and rotational reps behind Wilson.

Colts WR Alec Pierce is being placed on IR after aggravating his surgically repaired left heel, coach Shane Steichen said.

Pierce will rehab with the "hope" of returning this season, but there's no definitive timeline.

Related Players: Darius Slayton, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Laquon Treadwell, Deion Burks, Tyler Warren

In a separate report, Stephen Holder mentioned that Darius Slayton could potentially play on Sunday.

Pierce will miss at least four games, and Steichen’s refusal to offer a timetable suggests his absence could extend beyond the minimum. Downs and Allen should remain Indianapolis’ leading wide receiver targets, while Warren is positioned to maintain a prominent middle-of-the-field role. Slayton could eventually assume Pierce’s vertical and perimeter responsibilities, but his late arrival makes him a watchlist or deep-league addition rather than a confident Week 3 option.