On the injury front, the Bengals will again be without star DE Trey Hendrickson. There have not been too many updates on his status, other than that he is week to week. He is certainly missed on the defensive line, but if the likes of Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy can keep their hot streaks going, Hendrickson’s absence can be somewhat mitigated.
LB Shaka Heyward has been designated for return off IR. He got in three limited sessions this week. However, he is listed as doubtful for week 14. It looks like he’ll be officially activated next week.
The Bengals have placed LB Brian Asamoah on IR. He started off on the practice squad before recently earning a promotion to the active roster. Unfortunately, he picked up a knee injury, and will now be forced to miss at least 4 games.
The Bills, meanwhile, will be without some important players. DE Joey Bosa is out, as well as LB Terrel Bernard. WR Josh Palmer is doubtful, and while not necessarily a key piece of their option, he has been a good complementary target. TE Dalton Kincaid is questionable, and it seems like he could be on the wrong side of that, as well, though we’ll know more closer to the time. Despite the limited practice sessions, some doubt has still been expressed by the organization.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Trey Hendrickson | Hip/Pelvis | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| LB | Shaka Heyward | Fibula | Limited Participation | Doubtful |
| WR | Tee Higgins | Concussion | Full Participation | — |
| DE | Cam Sample | Oblique | Full Participation | — |
| WR | Jermaine Burton | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Chase Brown | Calf | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Tahj Brooks | Concussion | Full Participation | — |
| DT | BJ Hill | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
Buffalo Bills
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Joey Bosa | Hamstring/Wrist | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| LB | Terrel Bernard | Elbow | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Josh Palmer | Knee/Ankle | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| OT | Dion Dawkins | Concussions | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| TE | Dalton Kincaid | Hamstring/Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| FB | Reggie Gilliam | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| DT | TJ Sanders | Wrist | Full Participation | — |
| DE | AJ Epenesa | Foot | Full Participation | — |
| TE | Jackson Hawes | Back | Full Participation | — |
| OT | Spencer Brown | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| LS | Reid Ferguson | Neck | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
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