Overview

• Coach Zac Taylor declined to commit to Dalton Risner for Week 4, saying the Bengals will evaluate options through practice.
• Rookie Jalen Rivers confirmed he is getting snaps with the first team after playing 23 snaps in relief against the Vikings.
• If Rivers starts, Cincinnati would open with two rookie guards alongside center Ted Karras, with Dylan Fairchild already at left guard.
• The shuffle follows Lucas Patrick’s move to injured reserve and comes as the team looks to boost a sluggish rushing attack; Pro Football Focus grades Risner 63rd among guards at 46.4.
• Reporters expect Taylor to keep the decision under wraps until late in the week as the Bengals prepare for a Denver front tied for the league lead with 12 sacks.