Week 11 Injury Report: Bengals vs. Chargers
Bengals:
The Bengals will be without several key starters for their Week 11 matchup against the Chargers. Quarterback Joe Burrow is still recovering from an MCL sprain he suffered in Week 10, and backup quarterback Brandon Allen is also out with a concussion. This leaves the Bengals with third-string quarterback Jake Browning as their starter.
In addition to their quarterback injuries, the Bengals will also be without wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who is dealing with a hip injury. Chase is the Bengals' leading receiver, and his absence will be a major blow to their offense.
The Bengals will also be without several key defenders, including defensive end Trey Hendrickson, linebacker Logan Wilson, and cornerback Eli Apple. Hendrickson is the Bengals' leading pass rusher, and Wilson is their leading tackler. Apple is a key member of the Bengals' secondary.
Chargers:
The Chargers will also be without several key players for their Week 11 matchup against the Bengals. Quarterback Justin Herbert is still recovering from a rib injury he suffered in Week 2, and backup quarterback Chase Daniel is also out with a concussion. This leaves the Chargers with third-string quarterback Easton Stick as their starter.
In addition to their quarterback injuries, the Chargers will also be without running back Austin Ekeler, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Ekeler is the Chargers' leading rusher, and his absence will be a major blow to their offense.
The Chargers will also be without several key defenders, including defensive end Joey Bosa, linebacker Kenneth Murray, and cornerback J.C. Jackson. Bosa is the Chargers' leading pass rusher, and Murray is their leading tackler. Jackson is a key member of the Chargers' secondary.
Outlook:
The Bengals and Chargers are both dealing with several key injuries heading into their Week 11 matchup. The Bengals will be without their starting quarterback, leading receiver, and several key defenders. The Chargers will be without their starting quarterback, leading rusher, and several key defenders.
The Bengals are a 3-point underdog against the Chargers, but they have a chance to win if they can overcome their injuries. The Chargers are a 6-point favorite against the Bengals, but they will need to play well to win without their starting quarterback and leading rusher.