Bengals' Chase Brown Suffers Ankle Injury, Playoff Status Uncertain

Cincinnati's leading rusher is determined to play in next week's must-win game against the Steelers despite a high ankle sprain.

Chase Brown, the Bengals' top running back, sustained a high ankle sprain late in Saturday's overtime win against the Broncos.
The injury occurred as Brown attempted to slide near the end zone to keep the clock running, halting play and forcing his exit before overtime.
Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed the injury, and Brown's availability for the Week 18 playoff-deciding game against the Steelers remains uncertain.
Cincinnati needs to defeat Pittsburgh and rely on specific outcomes in other games to secure a playoff berth, heightening the importance of Brown's potential return.
If Brown is unable to play, Khalil Herbert is expected to take over as the Bengals' primary running back for the season finale.