Vontaze Burfict Inactive
Sep 14, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) sits on the bench after coming out of the game in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
As expected, Bengals star linebacker Vontaze Burfict was ruled inactive this morning for today’s game against the Titans.
#Bengals inactives
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) September 21, 2014
RB Rex Burkhead
CB Chris Lewis-Harris
LB Vontaze Burfict
LB Sean Porter
OG Kevin Zeitler
WR Marvin Jones
Brandon Thompson
It comes as little surprise after Burfict was diagnosed with his second concussion in two week’s following last week’s game against the Falcons.
As you can see, the Bengals will also be missing starting right guard Kevin Zeitler, so the offensive line will need to deal with Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey without their best interior lineman. The Bengals will likely look to Mike Pollak in his stead.
On the bright side, the list is missing star wide receiver A.J. Green, who was seen warming up before today’s game.
A.J. Green is running routes in warmups. Not at full speed, but still he's been cutting and running pretty well. Can't think toe is an issue
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) September 21, 2014
Green’s presence will help the Bengals passing game deal with the Titans formidable secondary.
Hopefully Bufict can be ready for the Bengals next game against the Patriots in Week 5; the Bengals have their bye in Week 4.