The Cincinnati Bengals endured a brutal clash with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15, and the toll extended beyond the scoreboard to a wave of injuries.
Already missing Charlie Jones and Noah Fant in the first half, Cincinnati saw Samaje Perine, Amarius Mims, and Kris Jenkins exit the game for the day after the Ravens clash. Jenkins appeared shaken by a Lamar Jackson sack, and Perine went down immediately, grabbing his knee following a 3rd-and-1 rush in the fourth quarter. Mims also hurt his knee late, leaving him listed as questionable to return.
The frigid conditions at Paycor Stadium—the coldest in history—likely exacerbated the injuries, making the day feel even more punishing for the Bengals.
Perine has been a standout contributor in recent weeks, moving the chains in crucial situations and pairing effectively with Chase Brown as Cincinnati’s reliable backfield duo all season long.
If Perine cannot return next week against the Miami Dolphins, rookie Tahj Brooks is poised to see a spike in both offensive snaps and special-teams duties as a backup option.
