The Bengals will be without a few guys for week 16’s matchup against the Dolphins. Noah Fant is dealing with an ankle injury, as are Charlie Jones and Joseph Ossai, who are also out. Tee Higgins is listed as questionable after missing last week with a concussion. I wouldn’t say that he is a lock to suit up, but Friday’s full practice gives him a chance. BJ Hill and PJ Jules are also listed as questionable.
DT Kris Jenkins has been placed on IR by the Bengals. He is part of the laundry list of players dealing with ankle injuries. Being required to miss at least 4 games, his season is officially over, as only 3 games remain on the schedule. On the bright side is that DE Shemar Stewart is expected to make his return off of IR.
The Dolphins will be without star S Minkah Fitzpatrick, who picked up a calf injury in week 15. They also have a handful of players listed as questionable, but all got in at least a limited practice session, which suggests that they are trending in the right direction.
In a move that is not injury related, QB Tua Tagovailoa will be riding the bench for the Dolphins, after a string of poor performances. Rookie Quinn Ewers will make his first career start.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Joseph Ossai | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| TE | Noah Fant | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Charlie Jones | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DT | Kris Jenkins | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DT | BJ Hill | Ankle | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| S | PJ Jules | Ankle | Full Participation | Questionable |
| WR | Tee Higgins | Concussion | Full Participation | Questionable |
| CB | DJ Turner | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| DE | Shemar Stewart | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| G | Dylan Fairchild | Hamstring | Full Participation | — |
| OT | Amarius Mims | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| TE | Drew Sample | Neck | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Samaje Perine | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Joe Burrow | Knee | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
Miami Dolphins:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| S | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Calf | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| CB | Isaiah Johnson | Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| S | Elijah Campbell | Ankle/Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| LB | Jordyn Brooks | Foot/Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| K | Jason Sanders | Hip | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| C | Andrew Meyer | Tricep | Full Participation | Questionable |
| TE | Darren Waller | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| DT | Kenneth Grant | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| LS | Joseph Cardona | Hamstring | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Ollie Gordon | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| S | Ifeatu Melifonwu | Thumb/Groin | Full Participation | — |
| LB | Cameron Goode | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| RB | De’Von Achane | Ribs | Full Participation | — |
| OT | Larry Borom | Illness | Full Participation | — |
| CB | Rasul Douglas | Foot | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
