CINCINNATI — Zac Taylor made his weekly Wednesday comments to the media, and things are staying dreary on the injury front. Bengals star Trey Hendrickson is still doubtful to play this weekend due to his lingering hip/pelvis injury, same with Samaje Perine.

On the other side of every risk is, of course, reward. The Bengals were right next to midfield in a one-possession game in the final period. Keeping the ball, and the drive alive, increased the chance of the deficit shrinking or disappearing altogether.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks about New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Wee 12 matchup in the 2025 NFL season.

Zac Taylor defended his decision to sit Joe Burrow one more week despite Joe Flacco struggling again on Sunday (19-37 for 183 yards, one score and one pick-six, 63.2 passer rating). Flacco was abysmal again on Sunday as the luster has clearly worn off on his backup shine. Taylor is adamant the Bengals "haven't lost a game because of Joe Flacco."

Joe Burrow’s determined return from turf toe plays out as Zac Taylor and Kevin Stefanski land on NFL hot seat watch amid growing speculation.