Mike Tomlin says the Steelers are preparing to start QB Justin Fields against the Chargers, per @bepryor “We're readying ourselves around Justin. We'll stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time.”

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) will return to practice Thursday, per HC Zac Taylor. (@CameronWolfe )

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) & Dameon Pierce (hamstring) are both not practicing today, per @AdamSchefter

Jaguars TE Evan Engram’s (hamstring) status is up in the air for Monday, per @RapSheet

Packers QB Jordan Love may play this weekend against the Titans, per @AdamSchefter One source told Schefter: “It’s definitely day-by-day like he said, and 50-50 at best right now.”

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (quad) participated in today’s walk through, per @AdamSchefter Jefferson appears on track to play Sunday vs. the Texans.

Jordan Love is practicing for the first time since spraining his MCL, per @ByRyanWood

Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) says he plans to make his season debut against the Bears on Sunday, per @RomeovilleKid

The Packers are placing rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd on injured reserve, per @TomPelissero