The Cincinnati Bengals don’t have an easy task in front of them before the bye week with the Carolina Panthers in town.
But the 2-6 record the Panthers bring to the showdown is a little misleading. The team made a change at head coach after the 1-4 start and have since looked more competitive.
More important to the challenge Sunday is the overall health of the Bengals roster with so many big names listed as out on the final injury report. That includes Ja’Marr Chase and Chidobe Awuzie, plus a surprise like Mike Hilton.
As such, here’s a look at important players and storylines to watch.