After what felt like the most nerve-wracking injury report of the season, Bengals fans can finally breathe a massive sigh of relief because Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are both active for the Week 5 showdown against the Miami Dolphins. This is huge news coming off a tense week where their status was a serious question mark.
The Biggest Injury Scare Turned Into Total Relief
Man, the vibe around this team leading into Week 5 was tense, right? We all saw the injury report, and it was a beast, easily the biggest one the Bengals have dropped all season. Having Chase and Higgins topping that list? That’ll make any fan sweat. But after a few days of holding our breath, the word dropped: both of them are IN! You know the front office was feeling good about it too, because they didn’t even bother to elevate a wide receiver from the practice squad. That’s a huge vote of confidence in the guys who are suiting up, and it tells you they like the proven depth they already have at wideout.
Who Else Is In (And Out) For The Big Game
Now, while we’re all hype about Chase and Higgins, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine on the sidelines. The Bengals’ inactive list for today’s game against the Dolphins includes S Kyle Dugger, C Connor Lew, T Myles Hinton, TE Jack Endries, WR Colbie Young, and DT Landon Robinson. That’s a solid group of guys not suiting up. But on the flip side, we’re also getting star safety Bryan Cook back on the field, and that’s a massive boost for the defense. Look, we know Chase and Higgins being active doesn’t necessarily mean they’re suddenly 100 percent or gonna play every single snap. But the fact is, they’re out there, and that’s what matters.
So yeah, get ready for some fireworks. With Chase and Higgins back in action, even if it’s not full speed, the Bengals have a completely different energy going into this Dolphins matchup. We’re talking Week 5, early in the season, and every game sets the tone. Keeping the momentum going is everything. Let’s see what these guys can do on the field right now!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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