The Bengals' injury report Friday doesn't present a lot of optimism for their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots.
Cincinnati listed Ja'Marr Chase (rest) as questionable and Tee Higgins (hamstring) as doubtful. Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (thumb) and offensive tackle Amarius Mims (pectoral) were ruled out for Sunday's contest.
Over the summer, Chase "held in" while trying to negotiate a new contract. The star wideout was back at practice Wednesday and admitted to reporters Friday that even if he did play Week 1, he'd be limited. Head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters this week that New England would prepare as if Chase would play.