The Bengals will be without DT Sheldon Rankins for at least another week, as he is battling a viral illness. Charlie Jones is also expected to be out again due to a groin injury. On the flip side, Orlando Brown is listed as questionable, but is expected to return to the lineup, giving the Bengals OL a nice boost. Logan Wilson is questionable, after having not practiced all week.
For the Steelers, They will likely be without star pass rusher Alex Highsmith, who is listed as doubtful. DT Montravius Adams will miss, after having not been activated off IR. CB Cory Trice is also out.
Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation In Practice: | Game Status: |
| DT | Sheldon Rankins | Illness | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Charlie Jones | Groin | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| OT | Orlando Brown | Fibula | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| LB | Logan Wilson | Knee | Full Participation | Questionable |
| LB | Joe Bachie | Hip | Full Participation | – |
| OT | Amarius Mims | Ankle | Full Participation | – |
| QB | Joe Burrow | Wrist | Full Participation | – |
| WR | Tee Higgins | Not Injury Related – Rest | Limited Participation | – |
| DT | BJ Hill | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | – |
Steelers:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation In Practice: | Game Status: |
| CB | Cory Trice | Hamstring | Limited Participation | OUT |
| DT | Montravius Adams | Knee | Limited Participation | OUT |
| DE | Alex Highsmith | Ankle | Limited Participation | Doubtful |
| DT | Keeanu Benton | Hip | Full Participation | – |
| CB | Damontae Kazee | Illness | Full Participation | – |
| G | Isaac Seumalo | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | – |
| DT | Cam Heyward | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | – |
| DT | Larry Ogunjobi | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | – |
*Both reports are based on Friday’s sessions.
