The Bengals have been without Shemar Stewart for the last few weeks. He has been making progress, and got in three limited sessions. However, he is listed as doubtful for week 6. Though not yet set in stone, it seems as though the team will give him one more week.
Ja’Marr Chase missed practice on Friday with an illness. Officially listed as questionable, he is expected to play.
The biggest news might be the return of Lucas Patrick. The Bengals designated him for return off IR, after a calf injury has kept him out since week 1. Dalton Risner had lost his spot to Jalen Rivers, but Rivers has struggled since entering the lineup. Though officially listed as questionable, we could see Patrick retake his spot at RG, and hopefully provide a boost to the unit.
UPDATE – 10/11/2025: G Lucas Patrick has been ruled out. The Bengals will have to wait at least another week for his return.
Starting G Dylan Fairchild is also questionable, as is backup C Matt Lee. Both are dealing with knee issues.
For the Packers, they will be without OT Anthony Belton and DT Devonte Wyatt. Like Patrick was for the Bengals, WR Christian Watson was designated for return off IR by the Packers. He got in three limited sessions, but will be given an extra week to get back into it, and has already been ruled out.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Shemar Stewart | Ankle | Limited Participation | Doubtful |
| WR | Ja’Marr Chase | Illness | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| C | Matt Lee | Knee | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| G | Dylan Fairchild | Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| G | Lucas Patrick | Calf | Full Participation | Questionable |
| LB | Shaka Heyward | Illness | Full Participation | — |
| DT | BJ Hill | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| TE | Drew Sample | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| WR | Charlie Jones | Achilles | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
Green Bay Packers:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| OT | Anthony Belton | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DT | Devonte Wyatt | Knee | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Christian Watson | Knee | Limited Participation | OUT |
| OT | Rasheed Walker | Quad | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| OT | Zach Tom | Oblique/Back | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| G | Aaron Banks | Groin/Knee | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| CB | Nate Hobbs | Concussion | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| C | Jacob Monk | Hamstring | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| K | Brandon McManus | Quad | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| WR | Savion Williams | Groin | Limited Participation | — |
| OT | Jordan Morgan | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| TE | Tucker Kraft | Elbow | Full Participation | — |
| DT | Kingsley Enagbare | Ankle | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Jordan Love | Left Thumb/Ankle | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
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