In Week 16 of the NFL season, pretty much everyone is playing hurt. That's why some of the best players for both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are listed on each team's injury report for Thursday.

Bengals Thursday Injury Report

The same players who didn't practice Wednesday, left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (fibula), edge defender Sam Hubbard (knee), and defensive tackles Kris Jenkins Jr. (illness) and Sheldon Rankins (illness) also did not practice Thursday. The only new addition is wide receiver Tee Higgins (knee). 

Higgins is listed as a DNP but did do work on the side field according to ESPN's Ben Baby and "should be on track" to play against the Cleveland Browns.

Even though Bengals WR Tee Higgins wasn’t at practice during the open portion of practice, he did side work today. Expected to practice tomorrow and should be on track for Sunday vs. Browns.

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) December 19, 2024

Quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist/knee), right guard Alex Cappa (concussion), and wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) remained limited Thursday, and tight end Tanner Hudson (knee) popped up as limited.

Free safety Geno Stone (shoulder) was upgraded to a full participant, and edge defender Trey Hendrickson (finger) also went full.

Browns Thursday Injury Report

Cleveland added edge defender Myles Garrett (back) to the injury report as he missed Thursday's practice. Garrett has played through multiple injuries this season and it wouldn't be surprising for him to add another to the list. 

Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (concussion) went limited after not practicing Wednesday, indicating he's progressing through the concussion protocol. Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) remained limited as he was on Wednesday. 

Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (elbow), tight end David Njoku (hamstring) remained out. also DNPs Wednesday, cornerback Cameron Mitchell (knee) remained limited, and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) went full again. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston (right shoulder) was downgraded to limited.