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SportsQuiet 4d · day 11

Bengals and Steelers face major injuries before Week 3 divisional matchup

Both AFC North rivals deal with significant roster damage as Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh for Sunday's game.

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What to know

  • Joe Burrow is expected to play despite dealing with soreness; the Bengals have removed him from the injury report.
  • The Bengals' wide receiver room has taken significant injuries, creating depth concerns for Cincinnati's passing attack.
  • The Steelers are managing multiple key defensive injuries, with three top cornerbacks not practicing Wednesday.
  • Cincinnati opens as road favorites in Pittsburgh despite both teams facing roster challenges heading into Week 3.

“a situation to be monitored”

Ian Rapoport, NFL insider · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 17, 10:41 AM

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Bengals and Steelers face major injuries before Week 3 divisional matchup
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  1. 9

    Joe Burrow removed from Bengals injury report

    Joe Burrow is no longer listed on the Cincinnati injury report, indicating he is expected to play against Pittsburgh despite the soreness he experienced earlier in the week.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Scouting Report Week 3: Bengals Open Divisional Play in Pittsburgh

      first by Cincinnati Bengals, 5d ago

  2. 8

    Third Steelers cornerback lands on injury report

    Three of Pittsburgh's top cornerbacks, including Joey Porter Jr., did not practice on Wednesday as the Steelers prepare to face Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · read ↗

  3. 7

    Steelers add two more injuries to key starters

    Pittsburgh reports additional injuries to key starting players as the team prepares for divisional play against Cincinnati.

    1. 1 outlet first by Sports Illustrated, 4d ago · read ↗

  4. 6

    Bengals wide receiver room takes major hit before Steelers

    The Cincinnati Bengals face significant injuries to their receiving corps ahead of the Week 3 matchup against Pittsburgh.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Ex-Bengals Wide Receiver Joins Division Rival Before Week 3

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

  5. 5

    Burrow practices while sore ahead of Steelers game

    Joe Burrow takes part in practice while dealing with soreness, continuing Cincinnati's preparation for Pittsburgh. Head coach Zay Taylor had expressed uncertainty about how much Burrow would be able to do in practice.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · read ↗

  6. 4

    Bengals announce Burrow dealing with new injury before Week 3

    The Bengals announce that Joe Burrow is dealing with an injury as the team prepares for the Steelers matchup. This marks another health concern for the quarterback ahead of divisional play.

    1. 2 outlets Steelers vs. Bengals: Opening odds for Week 3 matchup

      first by behindthesteelcurtain.com, 5d ago · also Steelers Depot

      2 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet Watch Joe Burrow's press conference ahead of Bengals vs. Steelers

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

    1 more claim →
  7. 1 day quiet
  8. 3

    Bengals open as road favorites against Steelers

    Cincinnati is established as betting favorites despite playing at Pittsburgh in Week 3, reflecting confidence in the Bengals' early-season performance and Burrow's recovery from the back injury.

    1. 1 outlet 3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Bengals vs. Steelers Preview: Insights & Expectations

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

    1 more claim →
  9. 2

    Burrow plays through back injury in Week 2 win over Texans

    Joe Burrow starts and plays through his back injury as the Bengals defeat Houston 20-6. After the game, Burrow expresses confidence about the team's trajectory, saying the defense performance "feels like early on in 2021." He had texted Jay Glazer pre-game stating he was "Totally good," dismissing injury concerns as exaggerated.

    “It feels like early on in 2021…”
    — Joe Burrow
    1. 1 outlet Bengals news: Joe Burrow is feeling Super Bowl vibes after defense shuts down Texans

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

  10. 2 days quiet
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    Ian Rapoport reports Burrow dealing with back discomfort

    NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that Bengals QB Joe Burrow is dealing with back discomfort stemming from a diving play in Week 1 against Tampa Bay. Rapoport characterizes it as "a situation to be monitored" rather than a serious concern. Backup Joe Flacco stands ready as potential starter if Burrow misses time.

    1. 1 outlet Bengals news: Ian Rapoport's final word on Joe Burrow injury

      first by Yahoo Sports, 10d ago