The Bengals will be getting a boost on Thursday through the return of star QB Joe Burrow. Burrow has been out since picking up a toe injury in week 2. Prior to week 12’s game against the Patriots, there was some chatter about the potential of him returning for that game, but the team decided to give him an extra week. But now, the wait is over, and Burrow will make his return.
Star DE Trey Hendrickson will miss another game, as he continues to deal with multiple injuries. The defence looked better last week, but not having Hendrickson is obviously still a massive blow to the unit.
Ja’Marr Chase will be returning from his suspension, but Tee Higgins is also set to miss this one. He came down hard and hit his head on the turf last week, which forced him to leave the game. Higgins remains in the concussion protocol, and never had a chance to suit up on a short week.
Speaking of concussions, rookie RB Tahj Brooks will miss for the same reason. He also left last week’s game early. This, however, comes at the same time as Samaje Perine’s return. Perine will retain his role as the number 2.
Jermaine Burton has been a healthy scratch for most of this year, but has been ruled out from this one with an ankle injury. I would assume this was sustained during practice.
The Bengals placed CB Marco Wilson on IR with a hamstring injury, one which he picked up in the loss to the Patriots. He’ll miss a minimum of 4 games.
As for the Ravens, they will be without DT Taven Bryan, as he is dealing with a knee injury. Backup RB Justice Hill will also miss week 13 with a neck injury. Outside of those two, no other Ravens player received a final designation on the injury report.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| RB | Tahj Brooks | Concussion | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Tee Higgins | Concussion | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DE | Trey Hendrickson | Hip/Pelvis | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Jermaine Burton | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DE | Cam Sample | Oblique | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| CB | Marco Wilson | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| S | Daijahn Anthony | Hamstring | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Joe Burrow | Toe | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Samaje Perine | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Joe Flacco | Right Shoulder/Finger | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Wednesday’s Report
Baltimore Ravens:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DT | Taven Bryan | Knee | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| RB | Justice Hill | Neck | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Rashod Bateman | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| S | Kyle Hamilton | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| CB | Keyon Martin | Rib | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Lamar Jackson | Toe | Full Participation | — |
| DT | Travis Jones | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| OT | Ronnie Stanley | Not Injury Related – Rest | Limited Participation | — |
*Based on Wednesday’s Report
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