Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

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Week 17 Saturday Night Football Broncos vs. Bengals Injury Report: Who’s in, Who’s out?

Broncos vs. Bengals Week 17 injury updates

Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday Night Football in Week 17 brings a high-stakes matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals. With playoff aspirations on the line, injuries could significantly shape this game’s outcome. Below, we break down the key injuries for each team and their potential impact on this crucial clash.

Broncos vs. Bengals Injury Report

Game Time: Saturday, Dec. 28 | 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
TV: NFL Network | Stream: fubo

Bengals Injuries

Joe Burrow (QB): Limited Participation (Right Wrist/Knee)
Tee Higgins (WR): Limited Participation (Ankle/Knee) – Questionable
Amarius Mims (OT): Limited Participation (Ankle/Hand) – Questionable
Geno Stone (S): Did Not Participate (Illness) – Questionable
Sam Hubbard (DE): Did Not Participate (Knee) – Out
Sheldon Rankins (DT): Did Not Participate (Illness) – Out

Key Absences:
The Bengals face uncertainty with wide receiver Tee Higgins, whose absence could significantly hamper their offense. The loss of Sam Hubbard and Sheldon Rankins weakens Cincinnati’s defensive front, putting pressure on Trey Hendrickson and the secondary to step up.

Broncos Injuries

Tyler Badie (RB): Full Participation (Back) – Questionable
Jaleel McLaughlin (RB): Limited Participation (Quad)
Riley Moss (CB): Full Participation (Knee)

Key Absences:
Denver’s injury report is less concerning, but the questionable status of running back Tyler Badie adds a layer of uncertainty. The Broncos need all hands on deck to handle Cincinnati’s improving turnover-hungry defense.

Key Storylines

When the Bengals Have the Ball

Cincinnati’s offense has leaned heavily on Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and a depleted supporting cast. Protecting Burrow will be critical, especially against Denver’s pass rush, led by Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper. The Bengals will need standout performances from role players like Andrei Iosivas and Mike Gesicki if Higgins is unavailable.

When the Broncos Have the Ball

Bo Nix must limit turnovers to give the Broncos a chance against a Bengals defense that thrives on takeaways. Cincinnati’s secondary, led by Geno Smith, will look to capitalize on mistakes. Denver could exploit the Bengals’ struggles against tight ends with Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.

Cincinnati Bengals – Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Jordan Battle	S	Hand	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Orlando Brown	OT	Fibula	LP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Joe Burrow	QB	Right Wrist/Knee	LP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Tee Higgins	WR	Ankle/Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Sam Hubbard	DE	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Tanner Hudson	TE	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Charlie Jones	WR	Groin	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Amarius Mims	OT	Ankle/Hand	LP	LP	FP	Questionable
Joseph Ossai	DE	Illness		DNP	DNP	Questionable
Sheldon Rankins	DT	Illness	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Geno Stone	S	Illness			DNP	Questionable

Denver Broncos – Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Tyler Badie	RB	Back	FP	FP	FP	Questionable
Troy Franklin	WR	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Jaleel McLaughlin	RB	Quad	LP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Riley Moss	CB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified

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