The Cincinnati Bengals will be without a key member of their offense during Monday night’s primetime game against the Denver Broncos.Tight end Noah Fant, a former Bronco who is in his first season with the Bengals, has been ruled out after suffering a concussion last weekend against the Vikings.Through three games this season, Fant has hauled in 12 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown scored in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.Fant joins defensive end Shemar Stewart, wide receiver Jermaine Burton, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson and defensive tackle Howard Cross III as inactive players for the Bengals on Monday night. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who didn’t play in Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, is back in uniform for the Bengals this week.As for Denver, running back Jaleel McLaughlin, quarterback Sam Ehlinger, linebacker Que Robinson, offensive tackle Frank Crum, tight end Lucas Krull and defensive lineman Jordan Jackson are inactive Monday.Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was questionable leading up to the game with a hip injury, but is slated to play Monday night. He enters play with six catches for 40 yards and a touchdown this season.Despite last week’s loss, the Bengals remain 2-1 after two early season victories, and could tie the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North with a win.The last time the Bengals and Broncos faced off was an instant classic. Needing a win in Week 17 last season, Joe Burrow tossed three touchdown passes as the Bengals defeated the Broncos in overtime at Paycor Stadium.
DENVER —
The Cincinnati Bengals will be without a key member of their offense during Monday night’s primetime game against the Denver Broncos.
Tight end Noah Fant, a former Bronco who is in his first season with the Bengals, has been ruled out after suffering a concussion last weekend against the Vikings.
Through three games this season, Fant has hauled in 12 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown scored in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.
Fant joins defensive end Shemar Stewart, wide receiver Jermaine Burton, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson and defensive tackle Howard Cross III as inactive players for the Bengals on Monday night. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who didn’t play in Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, is back in uniform for the Bengals this week.
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As for Denver, running back Jaleel McLaughlin, quarterback Sam Ehlinger, linebacker Que Robinson, offensive tackle Frank Crum, tight end Lucas Krull and defensive lineman Jordan Jackson are inactive Monday.
Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was questionable leading up to the game with a hip injury, but is slated to play Monday night. He enters play with six catches for 40 yards and a touchdown this season.
Despite last week’s loss, the Bengals remain 2-1 after two early season victories, and could tie the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North with a win.
The last time the Bengals and Broncos faced off was an instant classic. Needing a win in Week 17 last season, Joe Burrow tossed three touchdown passes as the Bengals defeated the Broncos in overtime at Paycor Stadium.