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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Lands on IR
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 4:07 PM
The Bengals placed Jones (thumb) on injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Jones, who suffered a thumb injury during Monday's win over the Rams, will thus miss at least four games, meaning the earliest he could be back in action is Nov. 5 against the Bills. While the 2023 fourth-round pick out of Purdue has been limited to one catch for six yards in three game to date, his absence represents a hit to the Bengals' special teams, as Jones has been serving as the team's primary punt returner. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow No designation for Week 4
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 3:11 PM
Burrow (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game in Tennessee.
Analysis: Listed as questionable ahead of the Bengals' Week 3 game against the Rams after aggravating a calf injury late in the team's Week 2 loss to the Ravens, Burrow ultimately suited up and played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in the 19-16 win over Los Angeles, completing 26 of 49 pass attempts for 259 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Though the Bengals are facing a shorter turnaround for their Week 4 game against the Titans, Burrow nonetheless appears to be in a better spot on the health front. In addition to avoiding an injury designation for Sunday's contest, Burrow was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Ruled out against Titans
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 11:29 AM
Jones (thumb) won't play Sunday against the Titans, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jones will be sidelined for the first time in his young NFL career. The rookie wide receiver has just one catch for six yards on two targets through three games, but Jones has provided a spark in the return game, as he took a punt return to the house from 81 yards out in Week 2. With Jones sidelined in Tennessee, Chris Evans or Trayveon Williams will likely return kickoffs, while Trenton Irwin handles punt returns. |
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Irv Smith Irv Smith Ruled out for Week 4
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 11:25 AM
Smith (hamstring) won't play Sunday at Tennessee, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith will miss a second consecutive game after failing to practice at all during the week. Tanner Hudson was elevated from the practice squad with Smith out in Week 3 against the Rams and proceeded to lead Cincinnati's tight ends with 30 yards on four targets, while Mitchell Wilcox gained 10 yards on three targets and Drew Sample turned his only target into a seven-yard gain. If Hudson is brought up from the practice squad again, he would likely work as Cincinnati's top pass-catching tight end against the Titans. |
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Irv Smith Irv Smith Not practicing Friday
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 10:38 AM
Smith (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Smith didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either, so the tight end appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Titans. If Smith is unavailable this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again be in line for added snaps within the Bengals' tight-end corps, while Tanner Hudson could be elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth to the position group. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Puts in full practice
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 3:46 PM
Burrow (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Burrow was listed as a full participant Wednesday on the Bengals' first Week 4 injury report, but his ability to take every rep Thursday was more meaningful since Cincinnati held a traditional practice session rather than a walk-through. Though Burrow probably isn't 100 percent recovered from the right calf injury he aggravated late in the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Ravens, the quarterback doesn't look as though he'll be in danger of missing any game action after he came out of Monday's win over the Rams no worse for the wear. He'll draw a favorable matchup this Sunday against the Titans, facing off against a defense that has been stout against the run but vulnerable against the pass (275.3 yards per game). |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Misses another practice
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 1:21 PM
Jones (thumb) didn't practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Jones has missed his second consecutive day of practice as he continues to deal with a thumb injury. Cincinnati's return man has accumulated 150 return yards and one touchdown on eight opportunities through his first three weeks. If the Purdue product were to miss Sunday's game against Tennessee, Trenton Irwin would likely assume the punt return duties. |
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Irv Smith Irv Smith Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 1:01 PM
Smith (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Smith was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so the tight end's absence Thursday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith misses his second game in a row this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again be in line for added snaps as the Bengals' primary tight ends. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Estimated as DNP Wednesday
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 6:34 PM
Jones (thumb) was listed as DNP for Wednesday's estimated practice report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Originally, Jones was expected to be limited Wednesday, but the Bengals gave him the DNP status for their walkthrough. Selected 131st overall in this year's NFL Draft, Jones has played three offensive snaps but has been an asset on special teams as a punt returner, taking one back 81 yards for a touchdown in Week 2. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Full participant in walkthrough
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 4:11 PM
Burrow (calf) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Burrow hasn't been his usual dynamic self this season since suffering a calf injury in the early days of training camp. He even was among the biggest question marks for Week 3 action, but he was able to suit up Monday against the Rams, completing 26 of 49 passes for 259 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in a 19-16 victory. The Bengals held a walkthrough Wednesday, so his listed activity level should be taken with a grain of salt, especially after coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that Burrow's workload will be watched closely each day this week. With that knowledge, Burrow's status should continue to be monitored ahead of Sunday's game at Tennessee. |
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Irv Smith Irv Smith Listed as non-participant Wednesday
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 3:38 PM
Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith was inactive for the Bengals' Week 3 win over the Rams and his listed non-participation Wednesday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith remains out this weekend, Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson would once again be in line to handle Cincinnati's TE duties. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Working through hand injury
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 1:49 PM
Jones (hand) will be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jones likely suffered the injury in the team's 19-16 win over the Rams on Monday. Details of the injury and how severe it may be are unknown, but his ability to at least get on the field Wednesday is a positive. If he's unable to play Week 4 against the Titans, Chris Evans and Trenton Irwin would be candidates to take over return duties for the Bengals. |
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Tanner Hudson Tanner Hudson Reverts to Bengals' practice squad
Tue, Sep 26, 2023, 6:23 PM
Hudson reverted to Cincinnati's practice squad after Monday's 19-16 win versus the Rams.
Analysis: With regular starter Irv Smith (hamstring) out, Hudson came up from the practice squad to serve as Cincinnati's top pass-catching tight end in Week 3, hauling in two of four targets for 30 yards. He actually played more snaps (36) than Drew Sample (34) and Mitchell Wilcox (32), so if Smith remains out for Week 4 at Tennessee, expect Hudson to get called up again. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Breaks out with 12 catches on MNF
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:22 PM
Chase hauled in 12 of his 15 targets for 141 receiving yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Chase busted out of his early-season slump in a big way with a career best 12-catch game in a primetime matchup. The only thing missing from the superstar's receiving line was a trip to the end zone, which has eluded the wideout through three games this season. Joe Burrow (calf) was limited by injury for the third consecutive week, but he was finally able to get his top weapon involved after the duo combined for just 70 total yards in Cincinnati's first two contests. Chase's production is tied heavily to his Burrow's health, who confirmed in a post-game interview that his calf made it through Monday's win without a setback. With his first big game of the season out of the way, Chase will look for his first trip to the end zone in 2023 when the Bengals visit the Titans next Sunday. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Gutsy performance on MNF
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 10:57 PM
Burrow (calf) completed 26 of 49 pass attempts for 259 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Burrow was able to power through his lingering calf injury in order to help Cincinnati earn its first victory of the 2023 campaign. The star quarterback was clearly not at full strength, making several errant throws and showing limited mobility in the pocket. The end result was another pedestrian fantasy line for a player who sat near the top of all passing categories over the last two seasons. On the bright side, Burrow confirmed that he did not suffer any setbacks to his calf in a post-game interview following Monday's victory. The best hope for the quarterback's fantasy managers at this point is that he continues to inch closer to full strength as the season progresses. Assuming Burrow gets through this week's practice unscathed, he should be back under center for the Bengals in a tough road matchup against the Titans next Sunday. |
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Trenton Irwin Trenton Irwin Inactive Monday night
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 6:05 PM
Irwin is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
Analysis: With Irwin inactive, Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones are on hand to provide Week 3 WR depth behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Through the first two games of the season, Irwin has yet to record a target. |
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Chris Evans Chris Evans Inactive against Rams
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
Evans is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
Analysis: With Evans the odd man out in the Bengals' Week 3 backfield, Trayveon Williams and Chase Brown are available to handle complementary snaps versus Los Angeles behind top running back Joe Mixon. |
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Irv Smith Irv Smith Inactive versus Rams
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 5:55 PM
Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Rams.
Analysis: Smith was listed as doubtful for the game after logging limited practices Friday and Saturday, and he'll sit this one out, which should result in Drew Sample leading the Bengals' Week 3 TE corps, with Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson also on hand. Smith will target a potential return to action Sunday against the Titans. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Active for Monday's game
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 5:51 PM
Burrow (calf) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Rams, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Burrow was officially listed as questionable for the contest after being deemed a limited participant in practice Friday and Saturday, but he'll give it a go Monday and is set to work through his right calf strain. It remains to be seen how close the Bengals' franchise signal-caller will be to 100 percent versus Los Angeles, but should Burrow suffer any in-game setbacks, Jake Browning is next in line for the team's QB snaps, with practice-squad elevation Reid Sinnett on hand in reserve. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Expected to face Rams
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 5:12 PM
Burrow (calf) is expected to play Monday night against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer report.
Analysis: Burrow approached the contest officially listed as questionable after being a limited participant in practice Friday and Saturday, but it appears as though he will play through his strained right calf Monday. Official confirmation of the QB's Week 3 status will arrive once the Bengals inactives are posted ahead of the team's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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