Overview
- Cincinnati listed Joe Burrow as a full participant and he took his first 11-on-11 reps since his Week 2 toe injury, positioning him to start Sunday at Paycor Stadium against New England.
- With Joe Flacco managing a shoulder issue, the Bengals’ receiving corps will be without suspended Ja’Marr Chase, and coaches are weighing options for the WR3 role as TE Mike Gesicki targets a return from injured reserve.
- The Bengals’ defense has reached rare lows, allowing 27 or more points in nine straight games and ranking last in scoring defense this season.
- The Patriots are 9-2 with eight consecutive wins under rookie quarterback Drake Maye, entering Week 12 tied for the league’s best record.
- Cleveland confirmed rookie Shedeur Sanders will make his first regular-season start on Sunday against the Raiders in Las Vegas.