The Cincinnati Bengals have a short week right now in the wake of Monday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams before Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans.
Joe Burrow’s injury, of course, is the biggest headline and will remain as such for the foreseeable future. Just Wednesday, he participated in the team’s walkthrough and then revealed his current plan and hopes for returning to 100 percent health.
Buy Bengals TicketsBut that’s hardly the only news item given the circumstances, with rookie Charlie Jones battling an injury, AFC North vibes from the Titans and quite a bit more.
Here’s a look at the daily must-know Bengals news and notes.
Bengals PFF grades are controversial -- Bengals Wire
The Bengals grades for the win over the Rams are polarizing. Guys like Trey Hendrickson got their elite marks, but apparent breakout players like Dax Hill…not so much.
Charlie Jones injured -- Bengals Wire
The breakout rookie returner who scored a touchdown in Week 2 and looks like a threat on every attempt now is battling an apparent hand injury that kept him out of the walkthrough practice on Wednesday.
Chad Johnson and Boomer Esiason enter Ring of Honor -- Bengals Wire
Two of the best Bengals ever entered the Ring on Monday night and this is a good sampling of the best media from the historic moment.
Bengals vs. Titans coverage map -- Bengals Wire
Here’s what areas of the country will have Bengals-Titans on television.
Brian Callahan pushes back on blaming Joe Burrow -- Bengals Wire
Callahan saying blaming Burrow for the offense’s struggles is a cop out, which rings true given all of the penalties and dropped passes on Monday night.
Zac Taylor says playing Titans is like an AFC North clash -- Bengals.com
Strong running game and defense with a smashmouth style on both sides? Sounds like AFC North football, which is what Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says playing the Titans is like.
“It feels like playing an AFC North team when you play these guys. I remember first feeling that in the playoffs a couple of years ago against them,” Taylor said. “Their defensive line is really impressive across the board and with the depth. They’ve got guys that impact the quarterback and impact the run game. They’re No. 1 in the league against the run – yards per carry – that shows up on tape.”
Trevor Siemian heads to the Jets -- Bengals.com
Trevor Siemian was with Cincinnati over the summer but lost out on a roster spot. He’s finally found a home with the Jets in the wake of the Aaron Rodgers injury.
“I didn’t expect to answer Jets questions today, but I like Trevor,” Taylor said. “I liked being around him. He’s smart. He’s had experience in this league. Brian had coached him before, he liked him. He impressed us. He was getting better and better every week understanding our offense. I think he’ll do a great job wherever he’s at.” ….
Ranking Joe Burrow vs. entire NFL -- The 33rd Team
Burrow ranks relatively high in these in-season rankings despite his struggles due to an injury. It’ll be interesting to watch whether he climbs or falls much based on this weekend.
Billy Price lands in Dallas -- PFT
Former Bengals first-round pick Billy Price is headed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
Joe Burrow's injury plan -- Bengals.com
As noted by Zac Taylor and others, Burrow was a full-go during Wednesday’s walkthrough but don’t be surprised if he’s not getting every rep on Thursday and Friday. Burrow himself says he thinks, barring a setback, that he can keep healing the calf issue as the team plays games. That will require fickle in-week management before some good luck during games. But the plan does set up nicely to possibly have him fully 100 percent by after the mid-season bye.
