Joe Flacco to Lead Bengals as Trey Hendrickson Sits Out NFL Week 9

Joe Flacco is set to lead the Cincinnati Bengals against the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 9. Despite battling a right shoulder injury, he will start on Sunday. Flacco sustained the injury during a sack in the previous week’s loss to the New York Jets but managed to complete the game without missing any plays.

Injury Report: Trey Hendrickson Out

The Bengals will be without defensive end Trey Hendrickson for the second time in three games. He has been declared inactive due to a hip injury. Hendrickson was listed as doubtful prior to the matchup against Chicago.

Player Availability

Here’s a quick look at the key players missing from both teams:

• Bears:
  • RB D’Andre Swift
  • QB Case Keenum
  • LB Ruben Hyppolite
  • WR Luther Burden
  • RB Roschon Johnson
  • DL Dominique Robinson
• Bengals:
  • CB Marco Wilson
  • LB Logan Wilson
  • OL Dalton Risner
  • WR Jermaine Burton
  • TE Cam Grandy
  • DE Trey Hendrickson
  • QB Sean Clifford

As they prepare for this crucial matchup, both teams will aim to utilize their remaining players effectively. The Bengals hope Flacco’s experience will guide them to victory despite Hendrickson’s absence.