CINCINNATI — Two of the Cincinnati Bengals‘ high offensive linemen didn't follow Wednesday as their standing for the AFC Championship Sport stays unsure.
Proper guard Alex Cappa and left deal with Jonah Williams proceed to take care of lingering accidents; Cappa is recovering from a left ankle damage, whereas Williams has a dislocated kneecap.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor mentioned each gamers are day-to-day and making progress. Nevertheless, their outlook for Sunday's AFC title contest in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs is up within the air.
“You already know, every single day that passes makes it in all probability just a little tougher, however we'll see,” Taylor mentioned Wednesday.
The Bengals used three reserves in Cincinnati's divisional playoff win over the Buffalo Bills. Jackson Carman changed Williams, whereas Max Scharping took over for Cappa. Hakeem Adeniji has been at proper deal with since Week 17, after La'el Collins went on injured reserve with a torn ACL.
The unit obtained ample reward following the 27-10 win in opposition to Buffalo. Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked simply as soon as within the victory.
“It was simply certainly one of their greatest video games of the 12 months, speeding, pass-blocking,” Burrow mentioned after the sport. “It could be our most full recreation of the season as a crew.”
Williams and Cappa had been each noticed within the crew's locker room after follow. Cappa was noticed with out a protecting boot on his left ankle for the primary time for the reason that damage occurred.
Cincinnati middle Ted Karras mentioned the crew might want to replicate the follow it had on Wednesday amid wintry circumstances inside Paycor Stadium.
“I believed we had excessive power, good follow, good execution,” Karras mentioned. “We'll want one other two of them earlier than we head out to Arrowhead.”
Karras represented some excellent news for the Bengals' offensive line. After struggling a knee damage within the win in opposition to the Payments, Karras was a full participant at Wednesday's follow.
Whoever performs for Cincinnati should take care of Kansas Metropolis defensive deal with Chris Jones, an Related Press All-Professional choice who tied his profession excessive with 15.5 sacks in 2022. Taylor mentioned despite the fact that the Bengals have performed Kansas Metropolis 4 occasions within the final 13 months, making ready for Jones would not get any simpler.
“You may inform how sensible of a participant he's,” Taylor mentioned. “I've by no means met him, however you may simply inform his type of play. He is a really clever participant. He is an actual problem to go in opposition to.”
