{
  "id": 12218413,
  "title": "Bengals Get Concerning Injury Updates on Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bengals-get-concerning-injury-updates-on-jamarr-chase-and-tee-higgins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:44:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-get-concerning-injury-updates-on-jamarr-chase-and-tee-higgins-12526631"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals, boasting arguably the NFL's premier wide receiver duo in Ja Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, face a troubling injury situation following their Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chase exited the game early due to a concussion, which has him sidelined for the remainder of the season as he navigates the NFL's concussion protocol. Meanwhile, Higgins suffered an adductor injury in the final moments of the contest, and head coach Zac Taylor has placed him on day-to-day status. Despite Higgins' strong performance with 11 catches for 157 yards, the team now finds itself without two healthy wide receivers. Colbie Young and Andrei Iosivas also missed Sunday's game due to injury. With only Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley remaining on the field, the Bengals will rely on their rookie duo to provide the necessary firepower. Meyers contributed 82 yards on seven receptions, while Tinsley added 49 yards on three catches. As the team prepares for their Week 5 showdown against the Miami Dolphins, the absence of Chase and Higgins presents significant challenges for the Bengals' offensive strategy.",
  "summary": "Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor provided concerning injury updates on wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fantasy Football Injury Impact: Ja'Marr Chase And Tee Higgins Both Go Down, Opening The Door For A Sleeper",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fantasy-football-injury-impact-jamarr-chase-and-tee-higgins-both-go",
        "published": "2026-10-05T15:39:08.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}