>>Bengals and Ravens Clash For Wild Card Weekend
(Cincinnati, OH) — The Bengals and Ravens will meet for a third time this season as the divisional rivals clash on Wild Card weekend. The Bengals are the hottest team in football as they ride an eight-game win streak and haven’t lost since October. Cincy beat Baltimore in its season finale last Sunday to end the regular season 12-and-4 and secure the third seed in the AFC. The Ravens are coming in as the sixth seed after finishing the season 10-and-7. Baltimore is limping into the playoffs, having lost three of its last four games. The Ravens are also dealing with a dozen injuries. Lamar Jackson announced he’ll miss the game due to a knee injury while backup QB Tyler Huntley just began throwing again. The Bengals and Ravens square off in the AFC North showdown in Cincinnati Sunday night. The Bengals are releasing an updated injury report ahead of their Wild Card playoff matchup against the Ravens. Tee Higgins was a full participant yesterday after missing Wednesday’s practice with an illness. Cam Taylor-Britt was limited for a second straight day with a groin issue while Alex Cappa was a non-participant as he works back from an ankle injury. The Bengals kick off against their divisional rivals in Cincinnati Sunday night.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says the team needs to be mentally focused.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks about facing the Ravens for a second week in a row.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says the team is prepared for any kind of game.
>>Jackson Ruled Out Against Bengals
(Owings Mills, MD) — Lamar Jackson missed his 17th straight practice yesterday and was officially downgraded to “out” for the AFC North showdown. The quarterback gave an update on social media and said, “I’ve suffered a PCL grade two sprain on the borderline of a strain three” and “there is still inflammation surrounding my knee and it remains unstable.” Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley began throwing again and is expected to start after working through a shoulder issue. However, Baltimore would turn to undrafted rookie Anthony Brown if Huntley can’t play.
>>Titans Request Interview with Commanders Coach
(Nashville, TN) — The Titans are looking to make changes to their defensive coaching staff. ESPN reports Tennessee requested an interview with Commanders’ defensive backs coach Chris Harris, who would be filling a similar role for the Titans. However, the Washington coach will likely prioritize defensive coordinator jobs first as he interviewed for the Colts open position last season and the Eagles the year before. Meanwhile, the Titans are still looking for a new general manager.