Bengals get major boost before Monday's epic showdown
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting a key weapon back ahead of the biggest game of the season. When they host the Buffalo Bills on the most anticipated Monday Night Football since Chiefs-Rams in 2018, their offense will be almost 100% healthy. Tight end Hayden Hurst is officially off the Bengals' injury report and set to […]
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting a key weapon back ahead of the biggest game of the season. When they host the Buffalo Bills on the most anticipated Monday Night Football since Chiefs-Rams in 2018, their offense will be almost 100% healthy.
Tight end Hayden Hurst is officially off the Bengals' injury report and set to play for the first time since Week 13. The veteran tight end has been dealing with a calf injury.
Although Cincinnati's offense is better known for a star trio of wide receivers spearheaded by Ja'Marr Chase, adding a trustworthy tight end like Hurts can be huge in high-leverage situations. He's moved the chains 22 times for the Bengals.
Hurst has answered the bell when Joe Burrow asks him to make a play, too. Per PFF, Hurst's contested catch rate is fourth-best in the NFL (64%) with him bringing down 7-of-11.
The Bengals' starting tight end has 48 catches this season for 400 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, edge rusher Sam Hubbard is questionable to return as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Saturday he'll be a game-time decision.
The Bengals would benefit a lot from Hubbard's return as the Bills navigate a shaky situation at offensive line.
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