Bengals Defense Facing Injury Issues Before Week 12 Vs. Patriots

Bengals Defense Facing Injury Issues Before Week 12 Vs. Patriots
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Cincinnati Bengals fans are anxiously awaiting word on whether All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will be suspended for the team’s Week 12 game vs. the New England Patriots.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor gave injury updates for a couple of key defenders on Monday as well, six days before the team hosts the Patriots.

“Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Trey Hendrickson remains week to week and is doubtful again for Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero posted on X.

#Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt likely needs Lisfranc surgery, per Zac Taylor. That’ll end his season,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo wrote on X.

New England was linked to All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of the 2025 season and again leading up to the NFL trade deadline.

The edge rusher hasn’t played since Week 8 when he re-aggravated a hip injury was limited to a season-low 23 defensive snaps.

Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has played in eight of Cincinnati’s first 10 games this year, posting 21 tackles and five passes defended.