The first piece of the Bengals’ playoff puzzle fell into place with Thursday night’s Broncos loss and they’ll have two important players on hand as they try for the second piece on Sunday.
Head coach Zac Taylor said that quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins will both play against the Browns. Burrow has been limited in practice with right wrist and knee issues while Higgins did not practice on Thursday. Higgins was listed with a knee injury as well as rest.
Tight end Tanner Hudson hurt his knee in practice on Thursday and Taylor indicated that he’s unlikely to play this weekend.
The Bengals need to win out while the Broncos lose out and the Dolphins and Colts each lose at least one more game. The Bengals face the Broncos in Week 17, so they will be in position to make things interesting by beating the Browns.