Tonight, for the last Thanksgiving game of the year, the Cincinnati Bengals will travel for an AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
With how close the division is, any game can make a massive difference in the end, and Baltimore’s lead in the division could be at stake with a loss here. The Bengals are also not far behind, even with their struggles this season.
Each of these teams has also dealt with significant injuries all season, and, coming into tonight’s game, health will be something to watch. Here are the updated injury reports.
Bengals Get Back Their Starting QB, but Which Other Stars Are Missing?
One of the biggest storylines going into Week 13 was the return of QB Joe Burrow from his turf toe injury. His return to the lineup should significantly improve Cincinnati’s offense, but throughout the rest of the roster, other injuries could make winning this game much harder.
Star wide receiver Tee Higgins suffered a scary concussion last week against the New England Patriots, and he was unable to bounce back this week, resulting in him being ruled out for today’s game.
Going to the defensive side of the ball, EDGE Trey Hendrickson remains out with his hip/pelvis injury. The star defensive player continues to attempt his comeback from said injury, but this game will not be that day, and the Bengals will feel his absence.
Full Bengals Report
- RB Tahj Brooks (concussion) – OUT
- WR Jermaine Burton (ankle) – OUT
- EDGE Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) – OUT
- WR Tee Higgins (concussion) – OUT
- EDGE Cam Sample (Oblique) – Questionable
The Ravens Are Finally Getting Healthy
Throughout the season, the Ravens have dealt with injuries but somehow stayed atop the AFC North. QB Lamar Jackson was one of these injured players, but since his return, Baltimore is 4-0.
Still, this remaining overall health is essential if the Ravens want to stay in the lead, which is nearly not the case with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have an identical record (6-5).
Star safety Kyle Hamilton suffered an injury last week against the New York Jets, but it looks like he is good to go against the Bengals. This is extremely important for the Ravens’ defense, and with Burrow returning for Cincinnati, Baltimore needs their defense to be as healthy as possible. This season, Hamilton is ranked 17th among all safeties according to PFSN’s SAF Impact Metric.
Full Ravens Report
- DT Taven Bryan (Knee) – OUT
- RB Justice Hill (neck) – OUT