Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid
The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close gameDECEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACK MOSS #31 - RUNNING BACK - CINCINNATI BENGALS
242 YDS •
74 ATT •
2 TD
242 YDS
74 ATT
2 TD
Joe Burrow is no longer talking about the playoffs after another loss by the high-scoring Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals have found all manner of ways to lose close games this seasonDECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sports betting: Saquon Barkley and Amon-Ra St. Brown among the favorites to score a TD this week
The favorites are still winning, but there are other betting options for NFL fansNOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IR The Bengals placed Moss (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Moss's move to IR was fully expected after Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported earlier Tuesday that the running back was expected to be shut down for the next two months to recover from the neck injury that was detected late last week. While Moss will miss the rest of the regular season, he won't need surgery to address the injury and could return at some point in the playoffs, should the Bengals qualify. In anticipation of Moss's absence, the Bengals acquired Khalil Herbert from the Bears on Tuesday to bolster the depth behind Chase Brown, who is expected to take over as Cincinnati's clear lead back the rest of the way.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Likely done for season Moss is expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season due to the neck injury that the Bengals discovered late last week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Moss didn't initially appear on the Bengals' Week 9 injury report until the neck issue resulted in him missing Friday's practice and then ultimately getting ruled out in advance of Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders. Head coach Zac Taylor then said Monday that Moss is considered out indefinitely, but Garafolo notes that the Bengals are planning to have the running back rest for the next two months before his neck is re-evaluated. With Moss out of the mix for the rest of the regular season and likely a potential playoff run, the Bengals acquired Khalil Herbert from the Bears on Tuesday to bolster their backfield depth behind Chase Brown.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
4 RB Bengals can acquire near NFL trade deadline after Zack Moss injury The Bengals could look to the trade deadline or free agency for help at running back.
NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM
Out indefinitely Speaking Monday, coach Zac Taylor said Moss (neck) will be sidelined indefinitely, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Taylor went on to say all options will be considered with Moss, so it sounds like a trip to injured reserve could be in his future. Moss missed the Bengals' Week 9 win over the Raiders, allowing Chase Brown to set career highs across the board with his 27-120-0 rushing line, while adding 5-37-1 on five targets in the pass game. Trayveon Williams didn't register a single touch or target on offense, paving the way for Brown to be a legitimate every-down workhorse moving forward. Brown's fantasy stock keeps rising by the week, and he looks like a locked-in RB1 regardless of the opponent.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Will Zack Moss play this week? Injury updates for Bengals RB Bengals RB Zack Moss is dealing with a neck injury. Here are the latest updates.
NOVEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM
Burrow ties career high with 5 TD passes as Bengals get first home win, 41-24 over Raiders
Joe Burrow tied a career high with five touchdown passes, and the Cincinnati Bengals got their first home win, routing the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Higgins, Brown and Moss are out for the Bengals' matchup with the Raiders
The Cincinnati Bengals will be without three key players for their game against the Las Vegas RaidersNOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for Week 9 The Bengals downgraded Moss (neck) from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Moss will miss his first game of the season after he was a late addition to the Bengals' Week 9 injury report due to the neck issue, which kept him from practicing Friday. His absence for Sunday's contest leaves Chase Brown in line to operate as Cincinnati's clear lead back, while Trayveon Williams and practice-squad call-up Kendall Milton are on hand to provide depth behind Brown. Moss will have limited time to heal up if he hopes to avoid another missed game, as the Bengals will travel to Baltimore for a Thursday night contest in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Sunday Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders after missing practice Friday due to a neck injury, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moss practiced fully both Wednesday and Thursday, but after missing Friday's session, the running back is trending toward missing Sunday's contest. If he is out versus Las Vegas, Chase Brown would be in line to lead the Bengals' Week 9 backfield, with Trayveon Williams in reserve and Kendall Milton a likely practice squad elevation.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Clear second fiddle again Sunday Moss rushed five times for 11 yards and secured all four targets for 28 yards in the Bengals' 37-17 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Impact Moss was seven carries behind backfield mate Chase Brown, although he was more involved in the passing game than the latter. Moss's reception total tied for his second highest of the season, and he now has a 7-61 line through the air on seven targets in the last two games. Moss projects for another hard-to-trust complementary role during a Week 9 home matchup against the Raiders.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Clear second fiddle again Sunday Moss rushed five times for 11 yards and secured all four targets for 28 yards in the Bengals' 37-17 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Impact Moss was seven carries behind backfield mate Chase Brown, although he was more involved in the passing game than the latter. Moss's reception total tied for his second highest of the season, and he now has a 7-61 line through the air on seven targets over the last two games. Moss projects for another hard-to-trust complementary role during a Week 9 home matchup against the Raiders.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals struggle to run the ball in a 37-17 loss to the Eagles
With Joe Burrow at quarterback and an array of talented receivers, Cincinnati has a dangerous passing attackOCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Works as backup Moss rushed the ball six times for seven yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns. He added three receptions on three targets for 33 yards.
Impact Moss seemed to lose his grip on the lead-back role in Cincinnati after losing a fumble in the third quarter of the team's Week 6 win. That was confirmed in Week 7, as Chase Brown saw 17 touches to Moss' nine. Positively, Moss was strong as a pass catcher, highlighted by receptions of 19 and 10 yards.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Benched in win Moss rushed the ball six times for 13 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants. He added one reception on one target for two yards.
Impact Moss was active suffering an injury scare late in Week 5, and he split work evenly with Chase Brown throughout the first half. However, he fumbled on Cincinnati's opening drive of the third quarter and did not record a carry or target for the rest of the game. Brown had a fumble of his own late in the contest -- which ultimately ended up out of bounds -- and was ineffective for the majority of the time with the backfield to himself. That likely leaves the Bengals' backfield in an ambiguous split heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Browns.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Moss fumbles, Micah McFadden recovers vs. New York Giants
OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Joined by Brown as active Both Moss (foot) and Chase Brown (quadricep) are active for Sunday night's game against the Giants.
Impact Though coach Zac Taylor had previously noted that both players would be good to go for the contest, Brown subsequently was deemed questionable for the contest after being limited at practice Friday. With Brown's active status confirmed, the duo will continue to share backfield work Week 6. Through the first five games of the campaign, Moss has recorded 57 carries for 211 yards and two TDs and caught 15 passes for 124 yards and another score, while Brown has logged 41 carries for 230 yards and two touchdowns and added 10 catches for 39 yards and a TD.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Joined by Brown as active Both Moss and Chase Brown (quadricep) are active for Sunday night's game against the Giants.
Impact Though coach Zac Taylor had previously noted that both players would be good to go for the contest, Brown subsequently was deemed questionable for the contest after being limited at practice Friday. With Brown's active status confirmed, the duo will continue to share backfield work Week 6. Through the first five games of the campaign, Moss has recorded 57 carries for 211 yards and two TDs and caught 15 passes for 124 yards and another score, while Brown has logged 41 carries for 230 yards and two touchdowns and added 10 catches for 39 yards and a TD.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Clear after full practice Moss (foot) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at the Giants.
Impact Earlier Friday, coach Zac Taylor told Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site that both Moss and fellow RB Chase Brown (quadricep) were good to go for Week 6 action. Having said that, Moss avoided a designation entirely on Friday's practice report, while Brown was listed as questionable after logging a second consecutive limited session. If Brown is at all inhibited this weekend, Moss could take on a bit more work than normal, which has amounted to 14.4 touches for 67 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring three TDs through five contests this season.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Sunday Coach Zac Taylor relayed Friday that Moss (foot) is good to go for Sunday night's game against the Giants, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site and Ben Baby of ESPN.com repor...
Impact The same applies to fellow RB Chase Brown (quadricep), which ensures that the Bengals will maintain backfield continuity in Week 6. Though the team's first five games this season, Moss has logged 57 carries for 211 yards and two TDs and caught 15 passes for 124 yards and a receiving score, while Brown has carried 41 times for 230 yards and two TDs and added 10 catches for 39 yards and a lone receiving score.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return to practice Moss (foot) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moss was unable to practice Wednesday, so his return to a limited session a day later bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Giants. Meanwhile, fellow RB Chase Brown (quadricep) was added to Cincinnati's injury report after being deemed limited Thursday. Friday's final report will reveal whether either running back heads into the weekend with a Week 6 designation.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Present for practice Moss (foot) was in uniform for Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Moss didn't practice Wednesday, so his presence on the field a day later is a positive indicator ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. The Bengals' upcoming injury report will provide added context on that front, by clarifying Moss' official participation level Thursday.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Moss (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Bengals are now calling it a foot injury, after an ankle issue initially was reported when Moss left Sunday's loss to Baltimore in the fourth quarter. He returned to the game not long after and even took a carry, but he didn't look right and was then pulled for good, leaving Chase Brown to dominate backfield snaps at the end of the fourth quarter and into overtime. Brown should get a huge workload if Moss isn't ready to face the Giants come Sunday night.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
