Injuries Sideline 7 Bengals Players in Week 9 Raiders Matchup
Cincinnati faces significant roster challenges heading into the Raiders game.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be without seven players when they face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9 due to injuries.
The Bengals' injured list includes:
The injuries to Higgins and Boyd are a major blow to the Bengals' offense. Higgins is the team's leading receiver with 45 catches for 636 yards and four touchdowns. Boyd is second on the team with 34 catches for 406 yards and three touchdowns.
The Bengals will also be without two key members of their secondary in Awuzie and Apple. Awuzie is the team's best cornerback, and Apple has been playing well in his place.
The injuries to Bell and Tupou will also hurt the Bengals' defense. Bell is the team's leading tackler, and Tupou is a key member of the defensive line.
The Bengals will need to find a way to overcome these injuries if they want to beat the Raiders. The Raiders are a tough opponent, and the Bengals will need to be at their best to win.