Thursday Night Football: Key Changes as Bengals Face Steelers
The Bengals are making strategic adjustments for their Thursday Night Football match against the Steelers. Trey Hendrickson, an edge rusher, is officially inactive due to a hip injury, which has kept him out of practice and the second half of the previous game. This decision allows rookie Shemar Stewart, who returns after a four-game absence due to an ankle injury, to step up and take significant snaps.
However, the most surprising move is the healthy scratch of cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who was on the field for 61% of defensive snaps in the five games he played. This is a notable change from last season, where Taylor-Britt started all 17 games. The other inactives for the Bengals include center Matt Lee, wide receiver Jermaine Burton, tight end Tanner Hudson (who is out with a concussion), and defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson.
On the other side, the Steelers have their own set of inactives, including wide receiver Calvin Austin (shoulder), offensive guard Andrus Peat, defensive tackle Logan Lee, and defensive end DeMarvin Leal. These strategic moves and player rotations will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game, especially with the high stakes of Thursday Night Football.
