The Cincinnati Bengals will be without two key players for their Thursday Night Football game: wide receiver Tee Higgins and offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Both players have been ruled out due to injuries, with Higgins dealing with a quad issue and Brown sidelined by knee and fibula concerns. Higgins was initially listed as doubtful, while Brown was questionable heading into the game.
In addition to Higgins and Brown, the Bengals will also be without several other players. Wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin), running back Kendall Milton, tight end Tanner McLachlan, and defensive tackle Cedric Johnson are all inactive for the game. These absences will impact the Bengals’ depth across multiple positions.
The Baltimore Ravens have also listed several players as inactive. Cornerback Tre’Davious White, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Rams, will not play due to an unspecified injury. Other key Ravens inactives include tight end Isaiah Likely (hamstring), cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (knee), and defensive end Brent Urban (concussion). Additionally, running back Rasheen Ali (ankle), outside linebacker Adisa Isaac, and center Nick Samac are all sidelined for the game.
These injuries will affect both teams’ strategies, as they will be missing important contributors on offense and defense. The Bengals, in particular, will have to adjust their game plan without Higgins, a primary target in their receiving corps, and Brown, a key player on their offensive line. The Ravens’ defense will also feel the absence of White and Urban, both of whom are pivotal to their secondary and defensive front.
