The Bengals are looking absolutely solid for Week 1, with both of their top wide receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, totally on track to play against the Buccaneers.
The Dynamic Duo Back on the Field
Dude, this is massive for their offense! Chase, who’s been dealing with a hyperextended knee, and Higgins, who was sidelined with a heel injury, both got back to practice on Monday. You love to see it! Head coach Zac Taylor spilled the beans at a Wednesday press conference, confirming he expects both guys to be out there for the opener. He even said, “Yes. They’ll continue to do more and more every day, but I like the pace that they’re on right now.” That’s the kind of confidence boost you need, right? Sounds like they’re feeling good and are ready to light it up.
Shemar Stewart’s Status Still Up in the Air
But hold up, while the offense is getting stacked, there’s still a bit of a question mark on the defensive side. Defensive end Shemar Stewart’s availability for Week 1 is still up in the air. Stewart’s nursing a knee injury, and Coach Taylor sounded a lot more cautious about him. He hinted that it’s “possible” Stewart plays, but the team needs to “see where he ends up” later in the week before making any final calls. That’s a huge piece of their defense, so his status is definitely something the team, and us fans, will be watching super closely.
So, get hyped for Week 1 against the Buccaneers! The offense should be absolutely firing on all cylinders with Chase and Higgins back in action, but we’ll all be holding our breath on Stewart as we get closer to kickoff. Let’s go!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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