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Bengals' Burrow stays composed despite injuries to Chase and Higgins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Bengals' Burrow stays composed despite injuries to Chase and Higgins

Summary

Joe Burrow remains calm as the Cincinnati Bengals sit at 2-2 following a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are injury concerns after being hurt in the recent game. Chase is in concussion protocol, while Higgins is questionable with a groin strain. Cincinnati will prepare for its upcoming game against Miami, facing challenges with a thin receiver corps that includes Andrei Iosivas on injured reserve. Despite the setbacks, coach Zac Taylor expressed confidence in adapting the game plan around available players.

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Status Watch

•Burrow emphasizes the need to stay steady amid adversity.
•Chase and Higgins' potential inactives would be a first since 2021.
•Bengals prepare for winless Dolphins in their next matchup.
•Cincinnati has struggled with rushing attacks, averaging 1.5 yards per carry.
•Burrow has nine turnovers in his last ten games.

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9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Burrow stays calm with Bengals at 2-2, but injuries to Chase and Higgins will impact game plan

What they're saying

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Joe Burrow doesn't want to panic after the Cincinnati Bengals lost their second straight game to fall to 2-2 for the second straight season.The veteran quarterback might have second thoughts in a couple of days if he is without star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for this week's game at Miami.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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