Bengals Cam Taylor-Britt (29) intercepts the ball and runs it back for a Bengals touchdown during their game against the Steelers at Paycor Stadium on Sunday December 1, 2024. Steelers lead the game at halftime with a score of 27-21.

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Week 18 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Steelers vs. Bengals Week 18 injury updates.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals face off in Week 18 with playoff aspirations on the line. The Steelers (10-6) aim to improve their seeding, while the Bengals (8-8) must win to keep their postseason dreams alive. Both teams are bringing key injuries into this matchup, which could significantly influence the outcome.

Steelers vs. Bengals Injury Report

Game Time: Saturday, Jan. 4 | 8 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh)
TV: ABC/ESPN | Live Stream: Fubo (Free Trial)

Steelers Injuries

Roman Wilson (WR): OUT (Hamstring)
Cole Holcomb (LB): OUT (Knee)
Logan Lee (DT): OUT (Calf)
Donte Jackson (CB): QUESTIONABLE (Back)
Jaylen Warren (RB): Full Participation (Ribs)
Russell Wilson (QB): Full Participation (Rest)

Key Concerns:
The Steelers’ defense will miss key contributors like Cole Holcomb and Logan Lee, while Roman Wilson’s absence could thin the wide receiver corps. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren and Russell Wilson appear ready to play, which is a positive sign for Pittsburgh’s offense.

Bengals Injuries

Tee Higgins (WR): QUESTIONABLE (Ankle/Knee)
Chase Brown (RB): QUESTIONABLE (Ankle)
Charlie Jones (WR): QUESTIONABLE
Amarius Mims (OT): QUESTIONABLE
Drew Sample (TE): Expected to Play
Cam Taylor-Britt (CB): QUESTIONABLE (Ankle)

Key Concerns:
The Bengals’ offensive line could face challenges with rookie Amarius Mims’ questionable status. Additionally, the absence of Cam Taylor-Britt would weaken Cincinnati’s secondary against Pittsburgh’s wide receivers. However, Tee Higgins and Drew Sample are likely to suit up, providing some relief.

Key Matchup Impacts

Steelers Defense: T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward must pressure Joe Burrow to limit his connection with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Missing defensive pieces like Holcomb and Lee puts extra pressure on Pittsburgh’s stars to step up.
Bengals Offense: Cincinnati will rely heavily on Burrow and its receiving corps. If Chase Brown and Higgins play, they’ll aim to exploit Pittsburgh’s secondary. Protecting Burrow will be crucial against the Steelers’ formidable pass rush.

Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Roman Wilson	WR	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	OUT
Cole Holcomb	LB	Knee	LP	LP	LP	OUT
Logan Lee	DT	Calf	LP	LP	LP	OUT
Donte Jackson	CB	Back	–	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Jaylen Warren	RB	Ribs	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Russell Wilson	QB	NIR – Resting Vet	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Isaac Seumalo	G	NIR – Resting Vet	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Joey Porter Jr.	CB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Ben Skowronek	WR	Hip	LP	FP	FP	(-)

Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Tee Higgins	WR	Ankle/Knee	–	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Chase Brown	RB	Ankle	–	DNP	DNP	QUESTIONABLE
Charlie Jones	WR	–	–	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Amarius Mims	OT	–	–	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Drew Sample	TE	–	–	–	–	Expected to Play
Cam Taylor-Britt	CB	Ankle	–	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE

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Steelers vs. Bengals Week 18 injury updates.

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