The Bengals are likely to be without star DE Trey Hendrickson in week 9. It seems like he will leave the decision to the last minute, but the team has listed him as doubtful, after he aggravated his hip injury in the 1st half of last week’s loss to the Jets. Logan Wilson and Marco Wilson are also listed as doubtful.
LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) have both been placed on IR by the Bengals. Heyward has primarily been a special teamer this season, while Lee is the top backup to Ted Karras. Both will be required to miss a minimum of 4 games.
DE Cedric Johnson, meanwhile, looks poised to make his return off IR. He was cleared to practice last week, but didn’t make it into the game. Now, after a full week of practice, it seems like he will be good to go.
QB Joe Flacco is listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury. He got in a limited session on Thursday, which was sandwiched between two DNP’s. Still, the feeling regarding his availability is optimistic.
Dalton Risner and Oren Burks are also listed as questionable. Risner has already missed some time due to his illness, allowing Dylan Fairchild to get back in at LG.
As for the Bears, they will be without starting RB D’Andre Swift and rookie 1st rounder Luther Burden. Roschon Johnson and Dominique Robinson are also out, while Amen Ogbongbemiga, who was recently designated for return off IR, is listed as questionable.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Trey Hendrickson | Hip | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| LB | Logan Wilson | Calf | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| CB | Marco Wilson | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| QB | Joe Flacco | Right Shoulder | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| LB | Oren Burks | Groin | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| G | Dalton Risner | Illness | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| G | Dylan Fairchild | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| DE | Cedric Johnson | Calf | Full Participation | — |
| DE | Cam Sample | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| DT | BJ Hill | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
Chicago Bears:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| RB | D’Andre Swift | Groin | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Luther Burden | Concussion | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| RB | Roschon Johnson | Back | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| DT | Dominique Robinson | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| LB | Amen Ogbongbemiga | Knee | Full Participation | Questionable |
| TE | Cole Kmet | Back | Full Participation | — |
| WR | DJ Moore | Hip/Groin | Full Participation | — |
| DT | Grady Jarrett | Not Injury Related – Rest | Did Not Participate | — |
| WR | Rome Odunze | Heel | Full Participation | — |
| CB | Tyrique Stevenson | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| WR | Olamide Zaccheaus | Knee | Full Participation | — |
| G | Joe Thuney | Not Injury Related – Rest | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
