There are many interesting factors to consider when looking at the “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals.
Chief among those are injury concerns and the simple fact this is a short turnaround after Sunday’s slate, which tends to make those Thursday games about as unpredictable as they get.
Still, it’s a chance for the Bengals to quickly get back in the projected playoff race after a dreadful start. A win Thursday would mean an extended break before an AFC North clash with Baltimore.
Here’s a look at key storylines and players to know before the primetime AFC showdown from Paycor Stadium.