Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End Sam Hubbard suffered a PCL injury in yesterday’s 37-27 road win against the Tennessee Titans. This injury is expected to end the defensive player’s 2024 season. Hubbard had a great game as he scored his first career offensive touchdown. Unfortunately, he injured his knee on the reception and ruled out for the remainder of the game. It was the first touchdown for a defensive player in franchise history.
Hubbard has had a down season across the board in 2024 with 41 total tackles and 2 sacks. How will the Cincinnati Bengals defense fare without Hubbard over their final three regular season games?
Cincinnati Bengals Season Summary
#Bengals DE Sam Hubbard suffered a PCL injury Sunday that will likely end his season, per sources.
Hubbard scored an offensive touchdown vs. Titans.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 16, 2024
It has been a tale of two teams for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024. They have one of the league’s best offenses and one of the NFL’s worst defenses. Cincinnati’s offense is 10th in yards per game and fifth in points per game. Quarterback Joe Burrow is having a career season for a Bengals team that is 6-8. Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase is also chasing history as he leads the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
Cincinnati’s defense has been terrible this season. They are 29th in yards allowed and 30th in opposing points per game. They have lost games this season scoring 33, 38, 34, 27, and 38 points. Even though Sam Hubbard has not played well this season, he is the longest-tenured player on the roster and a leader on the team.
Final Thoughts
The Cincinnati Bengals have a slim path to making the NFL Playoffs. They have a 6% chance and need some help from the teams in front of them like the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos among others. Cincinnati looks to get another win on Sunday at home against the Cleveland Browns.
