Bengals Injury Update: Zac Taylor Confirms Texans Game Statuses as Houston Fights Through Multiple Ailments
Key Points:
- Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow (back) and defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (knee) are expected to play Sunday after full practices on Friday, with Stewart aiming for around 30 snaps in his season debut.
- Defensive tackle B.J. Hill (Achilles) is questionable for the game after limited activity on the injury report and missing Friday’s practice; running back Samaje Perine (illness) also did not practice.
- The Houston Texans will be without several starters, including linebacker Henry To'To, LB Jake Hummel, wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), guard Evan Ingram (groin), and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee), with Collins and Clowney unlikely to play after missing multiple practices.
- Both teams are top AFC contenders, setting up a highly anticipated matchup that Cincinnati acknowledges will require strong performances in all three phases of the game.