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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:51 PM
Jones (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Jones' groin injury has kept him out since Week 8, and he's now at risk of missing yet another outing. The second-year pro likely will remain the Bengals' kick and punt returner if he's able to return versus Cleveland, but if he's unable to play, Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams are primed to be Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively. |
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Tanner Hudson Tanner Hudson Ruled out versus Cleveland
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:48 PM
Hudson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Hudson played just five snaps last week against the Titans, catching his lone target for nine yards. The veteran tight end hasn't been playing heavy snaps, but he's proven to be a target-earner when on the field, securing 18 of 22 targets for 143 yards and one touchdown on the season despite playing just 115 offensive snaps. His absence leaves the Bengals with a tight end group of Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Cam Grandy and Tanner McLachlan. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Cleared for Week 16
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:43 PM
Burrow (right wrist/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Though Burrow was limited at practice this week, head coach Zac Taylor relayed that the QB's continued limitations Friday were precautionary, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer notes. Meanwhile, wideout Tee Higgins (knee) -- whose practice reps also were managed this week -- also is cleared for Week 16 action, with Taylor having noted Friday that there is no concern about the duo's workload versus Cleveland, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Burrow heads into the weekend leading the NFL in both passing yards (3,977) and passing TDs (36). |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Cleared to play Sunday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:38 PM
Higgins (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: After being listed as limited Wednesday, Higgins logged a DNP on Thursday before closing out the week with a capped session Friday. With reference to both Higgins and QB Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee), whose practice reps were managed this week, head coach Zac Taylor relayed Friday that there is no concern about the duo's workload versus Cleveland, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, a comment that should reassure those planning to utilize Higgins, who caught five of his eight targets for 88 yards and a TD last weekend against the Titans, in Week 16 fantasy lineups. |
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Tanner Hudson Tanner Hudson Dealing with knee injury
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:52 PM
Hudson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Hudson was absent from Wednesday's practice report, so it appears the knee injury is a recent one. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Over his last six games, Hudson has caught 16 passes (on 18 targets) for 125 yards and one touchdown. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Another limited practice
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:54 PM
Burrow (right wrist/knee) remained limited at practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Burrow, who also was limited Wednesday, logged capped sessions last Wednesday and Thursday before practicing fully Friday and heading into Week 15 action without an injury designation. With no reported setbacks, it wouldn't surprise to see that pattern followed ahead of this Sunday's game against the Browns. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Should play despite missed practice
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:27 PM
Higgins (knee) didn't practice Thursday but is expected to return Friday, with Ben Baby of ESPN.com suggesting the wideout "should be on track" to play Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: Listed as a limited participant one day earlier, Higgins didn't practice Thursday but at least felt good enough to do side work with the training staff. There was no sign of trouble in a 37-27 win over the Titans on Sunday, with Higgins getting 86 percent snap share and 89 percent route share while catching five of eight targets for 88 yards and a touchdown. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Not spotted at Thursday's practice
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 1:02 PM
Higgins (knee) is not present at the early portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins was limited in practice Wednesday, and it's possible he's since suffered a setback. The Bengals will release Thursday's official injury report without much delay, so Higgins' specific designation will be disclosed shortly. At this point, it seems like Friday's practice session will be pivotal in determining whether or not Higgins is cleared to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:27 PM
Jones (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones has been sidelined for the Bengals' last seven games due to a groin injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be a sign he's nearing a return to the field. The second-year wideout from Purdue's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best indication into whether he can return in Week 16, when the Bengals host the Browns. If Jones misses his eighth consecutive game Sunday, expect Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams to serve as Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Listed as limited
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:15 PM
Burrow (wrist/knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Burrow was also limited to begin Week 15 prep while receiving maintenance for a sore knee and his surgically repaired right wrist. He ended up entering the weekend without a designation and threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-27 win over the Titans on Sunday, albeit with three turnovers (two interceptions, one lost fumble). Burrow should be fine to play again this Sunday against the Browns. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:15 PM
Higgins was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury and rest, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Browns, though a return to full participation Thursday or Friday would help put his fantasy managers at ease. He has played in four consecutive games after missing three due to a quadricep injury, posting 328 receiving yards and three touchdowns since his return. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Three catches in Week 15 win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 5:05 PM
Gesicki caught three of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Gesicki finished a distant third on the team in receiving yards behind Ja'Marr Chase (94) and Tee Higgins (88). The veteran tight end has accounted for only two of Joe Burrow's league-leading 36 touchdown passes heading into a Week 16 home game against the Browns, but Gesicki has carved out a passable floor with at least three catches in each of his last three games. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Scores 38-yard TD in Week 15 win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 5:04 PM
Higgins caught five of eight targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Higgins caught a 38-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to break a 14-14 tie, and the Bengals led the rest of the way. He trailed only Ja'Marr Chase in targets, catches and receiving yards, finishing six yards shy of Chase's team-leading total. Higgins has at least 77 receiving yards in five of his last seven appearances and six touchdowns over that span, so he's been excellent when available. That production included 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 against the Browns, whom Higgins will face again Week 16. |
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Chase Brown Chase Brown Rushing and receiving TD in Week 15
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:12 PM
Brown rushed 25 times for 97 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Brown scored his fourth receiving touchdown of the season on a six-yard catch in the first quarter and added his seventh rushing touchdown on a five-yard run with 1:09 remaining in the fourth quarter. The 2023 third-round pick also came just three yards shy of his second career 100-yard rushing performance. Brown has excelled in the lead role with seven total touchdowns in his last seven games, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 16 against the Browns. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Three TDs, three turnovers in win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:09 PM
Burrow completed 26 of 37 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Burrow's second pass of the game was picked off, but he bounced back with a six-yard touchdown pass to Chase Brown on Cincinnati's second drive. The star quarterback turned it over again on the following possession by losing a red-zone fumble before responding with another game-tying touchdown pass, this time to defensive end Sam Hubbard from two yards out. Burrow finally gave the Bengals their first lead with his third touchdown pass of the first half, finding Tee Higgins for a 38-yard score. Cincinnati ran only six offensive plays in the third quarter, the last of which was Burrow's second interception and third turnover of the afternoon. The Bengals forced six turnovers themselves, so the offense continued to throttle down in the fourth, which kept Burrow 29 yards short of a fifth consecutive 300-yard performance. Burrow will look to add to his league-leading 36 touchdown passes in Week 16 against a Browns defense that held him to 181 passing yards back in Week 7. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Nine catches in Week 15 win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:08 PM
Chase caught nine of 11 targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Chase didn't account for any of Joe Burrow's three first-half touchdown passes, but the star wideout posted a team-high 79 receiving yards heading into the locker room. The Bengals nursed a comfortable lead throughout the second half and didn't turn to the air much, though Chase still finished with team-leading totals in targets, catches and receiving yards. Chase will look to add to his impressive season totals of 102 catches for 1,413 yards and 15 touchdowns in Week 16 against the Browns. |
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Logan Woodside Logan Woodside Available as emergency QB
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:38 AM
Woodside (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: The quarterback is, however, available in case Joe Burrow and Jake Browning get injured, sick or ejected. Woodside just signed from Cincinnati's practice squad to the active roster Saturday. The 2018 seventh-round pick has just seven career pass attempts. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Inactive Sunday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:34 AM
Jones (groin) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Titans.
Analysis: The kick and punt returner got in a limited practice session Friday after missing the sessions earlier in the week, but he will now sit for the seventh straight game due to the groin injury. Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams should serve as the top kick and punt returners, respectively, in Jones' place. |
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Logan Woodside Logan Woodside Signed to 53-man roster
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 2:51 PM
The Bengals signed Woodside from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Woodside has thrown just four passes over parts of four NFL seasons, and he's spent the campaign to this point on Cincinnati's practice squad. Joe Burrow and Jake Browning -- the team's No. 1 and No. 2 options at quarterback -- are both currently healthy, so Woodside's signing may just be a good-faith move to provide him with a game check. The Bengals had a roster spot open up Saturday with linebacker Joe Bachie (groin) landing on IR. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Could return in Week 15
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:31 PM
Jones (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Analysis: Jones upgraded to limited practice Friday after opening the week with consecutive DNPs, giving himself a chance to suit up for the Bengals' Week 15 contest. However, if the second-year pro from Purdue is forced to miss his sixth game in a row due to a groin injury Sunday, expect Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams to serve as Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively. |
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