Could the Bengals have both guys back vs. the Chargers?
The 4-6 Cincinnati Bengals head into their Week 11 Sunday Night Football game against the LA Chargers with their backs truly against the wall. Another loss on Sunday could sink their already drowning playoff hopes.
On Wednesday, left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and wide receiver Tee Higgins were both on the rehab field, and Zac Taylor’s intention is to play them on Sunday, depending on how they do this week.
Both starters have missed multiple weeks, Brown with a knee injury and Higgins with a quad issue, and both could be used back in the lineup. Higgins’ WR2 spot opposite Ja’Marr Chase has largely been filled by a rotating cast, with tight end Mike Gesicki proven to be a reliable target for Joe Burrow.
Cody Ford has stepped into the starting left tackle position for Brown Jr. as Trent Brown is also injured and was placed on IR earlier this season. Ford has given up 12 QB pressures over his last two weeks as a starter, and Brown would be a welcome addition as the Bengals head into a must-win game.
Stay tuned as this story develops throughout the week.
Tee Higgins and Orlando Brown “encouraging” and “steps in the right direction” with potential return, according to Zac Taylor.
Said would be on field with trainers today, not taking practice reps. Participated in walkthrough.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) November 13, 2024
Charlie Jones (groin) and Tee Higgins (quad) working on rehab field as team goes through stretch.
Orlando Brown Jr. hanging out near Frank Pollack in area where O-line does drills.— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) November 13, 2024
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