Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are listed as questionable for the Cincinnati Bengals‘ Week 5 game against Miami on Sunday, according to CBS Sports. Both receivers carried injuries into the week and may not play or could be limited if they do.
Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are both listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, according to CBS Sports. Both receivers carried injuries into the game week, and their availability remains uncertain as the 2-2 Bengals host the winless Dolphins, who are 0-4.
Chase returned to practice Friday after dealing with his injury, per CBS Sports. Higgins also worked through an injury during the week. The sources do not specify the nature or body part of either receiver’s injury.
What The Questionable Tag Means For Chase And Higgins
Both receivers carry the potential to play limited roles on Sunday if they do suit up, per CBS Sports. That possibility matters for a Bengals offense that depends heavily on both receivers.
The stakes tied to Chase’s health are significant. Cincinnati is 40-27 all-time when both quarterback Joe Burrow and Chase take the field together, a number that underscores how much the Bengals’ offense depends on having its star receiver and franchise quarterback paired up.
Who Could Step Up If Chase And Higgins Are Limited
If Chase and Higgins are hampered or forced to play reduced roles, the Bengals could turn more of their offense toward the backfield. Running back Chase Brown is positioned for a potentially heavy workload, according to Sporting News. Fellow running back Samaje Perine is also mentioned as someone who could see added opportunity with both top receivers banged up.
Miami’s own injury situation adds another layer to the matchup. The Dolphins lost running back De’Von Achane to injury, thinning out a Miami backfield already searching for answers at 0-4.
Season Context For Cincinnati’s Top Receivers
Cincinnati is 40-27 when both quarterback Joe Burrow and Chase play, per CBS Sports. The Bengals have leaned on the Chase-Higgins pairing all season, making both receivers’ availability crucial.
What’s Next For The Bengals
The Bengals (2-2) face the Dolphins (0-4) on Sunday. Chase and Higgins’ final status will be confirmed closer to kickoff.
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