Ahead of that matchup, the Bengals announced the activation of linebacker Shaka Heyward from injured reserve. Heyward originally went to injured reserve in late October due to a fibula injury. The team designated him to return last Wednesday before officially activating him for Week 15.

The Bengals won the Week 13 meeting -- a 32-14 domination in Baltimore on Thanksgiving Day -- but dropped a 39-34 decision to the Bills in Week 14. SportsLine projections currently give Cincinnati just a 3% chance to qualify for the postseason.

The Bengals activated linebacker Shaka Heyward back to the active roster from injured reserve, the team announced Friday.

Burrow might be grinding out the season, but Ja'Marr Chase said there's "no negativity in the building from him."

In the last five games with Hendrickson out of the lineup, the duo has accounted for 45.6% of the Bengals’ quarterback pressures (Ossai has 22 and Murphy 20). No other Cincinnati player has double-digit pressures during that stretch.

A look at the roster decisions, missed opportunities, and long-term gambles that created one of the worst defenses in NFL history.

Colin Cowherd lists his best 5 bets entering Week 15, including the Cincinnati Bengals beating the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Rams beating the Detroit Lions, and the Green Bay Packers beating the Denver Broncos.