Injury Report: Bengals vs. Rams
Injury Report
Bengals
The Bengals will be without wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee) for Sunday's game against the Rams. Chase is the team's leading receiver with 1,429 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, while Awuzie is one of the team's top cornerbacks.
In addition to Chase and Awuzie, the Bengals will also be without safety Jessie Bates (concussion) and defensive end Trey Hendrickson (ankle). Bates is one of the team's leading tacklers, while Hendrickson is one of the team's top pass rushers.
Rams
The Rams will be without wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) and cornerback David Long (groin) for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Jefferson is the team's third-leading receiver with 549 yards and six touchdowns this season, while Long is one of the team's top cornerbacks.
In addition to Jefferson and Long, the Rams will also be without safety Taylor Rapp (concussion) and defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (knee). Rapp is one of the team's leading tacklers, while Robinson is one of the team's top pass rushers.
Outlook
The Bengals and Rams are both 12-4 this season and are fighting for the top seed in the AFC and NFC, respectively. The Bengals have won six of their last seven games, while the Rams have won four of their last five games.
The Bengals are a slight favorite over the Rams in Sunday's game. However, the Rams have a lot of experience in big games, and they will be playing at home. This game is likely to be decided by who can make the most plays in the fourth quarter.