Here's the latest injury updates on Cam Taylor-Britt, Ja'Marr Chase for Bengals vs. Chiefs

[Arkansas Bengal]

Kelsey Conway

Cincinnati Enquirer

 

The Cincinnati Bengals (8-7) might be getting two of their best players back for the most important stretch of the season.

Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt returned to practice after a stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury he suffered in practice in early December. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, didn’t practice with the team but was on the rehab field during the portion open to the media.

 

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team will let things play out with Chase before making any predictions on his availability for Cincinnati’s upcoming game against the Chiefs.“Just see how the week progresses with him,” Taylor said.

 

Chase was able to participate in the walk-through on Wednesday and is expected to continue to do so as the week goes and they’ll see what he can handle. He suffered a separated shoulder in the Bengals’ Week 15 win over the Vikings. This injury kept him sidelined for Cincinnati’s most recent loss to the Stealers.

 

What Ja'Marr Chase and Cam Taylor-Britt mean for the Bengals

 

For the Bengals to make the postseason, they’ll most likely need to win their next two games. Getting Chase back on the field will significantly help their offense. The former No. 5 overall pick has 93 catches for 1,156 yards this season. It’s his third consecutive season amassing over 1,000 receiving yards.

 

Getting Taylor-Britt back in the lineup might be an even bigger deal for the Bengals. Taylor-Britt is Cincinnati’s best cornerback and the secondary has sorely missed his presence over the last few games. The Bengals have allowed far too many explosive plays this season and Taylor-Britt is hoping his return will limit them.

 

“You know the offense, you know the quarterback is (one of the) best in the league and wants to take shots downfield,” Taylor-Britt said of his return. “That is one thing we can’t do we got to just prevent that I plan to come in and just lead you know, like I said not do too much just add my juice, you know, bringing the defensive energy you know, let us all come together in one and play on defense.”

 

Bengals' defense has to stop explosive plays

 

Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is looking for his group to respond in the right way in Kansas City. The Bengals allowed 397 total net yards and 34 points to the Stealers last week and it was one of the more disappointing performances the Bengals have had on that side of the ball in the last few seasons.

 

“We can't win a football game if we give up 200 yards on three plays, we can't,” Anarumo said. "These things have to stop in order for us to be a consistent defense. These are things that have not shown up in a long, long time, but they've shown up this year. So, whatever the reasons are, we will keep working at it like we're doing, but they can't continue.”

 

Kansas City is a much better offense than Pittsburgh, so the Bengals can’t afford to have another performance like they did and think they’ll win in one of the most hostile places to play in the NFL.

 

Despite a down year for All-Pro Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense, they remain one of the most dangerous offensive units in football. Kansas City is coming off an embarrassing home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas. They’ll be looking to get back on track and Anarumo is preparing his guys with the expectation the Chiefs will be ultra-aggressive.

 

“I see them just really being aggressive and that's not going to surprise me one bit,” Anarumo said. “I really think that's how they'll come out and we've got to make sure we weather the storm there and take advantage.”

 

Cincinnati Bengals Cam Taylor-Britt, Ja'Marr Chase injury updates

[Le Tigre]

Peek-a-Choo is still in concussion protocol...and their starting RG is down with a knee injury. May make defending the run a bit less ominous. 

[claptonrocks]

5 hours ago, Le Tigre said:

Peek-a-Choo is still in concussion protocol...and their starting RG is down with a knee injury. May make defending the run a bit less ominous. 

That starting G ..Trey Smith is a huge loss as their oline is slipping anyway. 

 

Kelce is the biggest and only playmaker they have now 

 

No way the Bengals should lose this game unless they beat themselves.

[sparky151]

Bengals are allowing the most yards in the league to opposing TEs. Just what Taylor ordered. 

[stan]

3 hours ago, sparky151 said:

Bengals are allowing the most yards in the league to opposing TEs. Just what Taylor ordered. 

That's on their linebackers.Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to give Wislon and Pratt,all that money.The way they are playing,they did not deserve it.