It looks like the Bengals will be without Geno Atkins and Shawn Williams again in Week 2. Both defenders were sidelined during Tuesday’s practice after missing Week 1, so we shouldn’t expect them to suit up Thursday against the Browns.
It’s not a real surprise given that NFL players who are too injured to play in Sunday games rarely are able to go when they have the short turnaround that comes with playing a Thursday Night Football game.
Making matters worse is Atkins’ backup, Mike Daniels is battling a groin injury that’s sidelined him for two straight practices now.