Bengals receive discouraging news heading into season-opening matchup with Patriots

Friday's injury report for the Cincinnati Bengals is pretty ominous heading into the weekend as two players are declared out and another is likely to miss the game.

Bengals vs. Patriots Friday Injury Report

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (rest) is officially questionable after returning to practice for the first time this week. Chase told reporters that he'd be a game-time decision as he is still awaiting on a contract extension. If he does play, he'd likely be limited.

The outlook for fellow wideout Tee Higgins is a bit worse. Higgins tweaked his hamstring Thursday at practice and didn't practice Friday. He relayed to reporters Thursday that he feels "amazing," so not practicing a day later is a very discouraging change of direction.

Offensive tackle Amarius Mims (pectoral) and defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (thumb) were each declared out. Mims wasn't expected to play after just returning to practice this week, but Jenkins is a real loss as he's out for at least a week with surgery. There's a chance he can play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jenkins' absence may require the Bengals to make a roster move before Sunday. Only four defensive tackles are heathy entering the weekend. The team has both Domenique Davis and Justin Rogers on the practice squad who can be elevated for the week.

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