Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report & Inactives for Monday Night Football
- In the Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals injury reports and inactives for their MNF game, Bengals QB Joe Burrow (calf) is listed as questionable
- Rams rookie receiving sensation Puka Nacua (oblique) is also showing as questionable
- All of the Rams vs Bengals injury report news is reported in the following story
In a rematch of the 2022 Super Bowl, both the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals are showing key players with injury designations heading into this Week 3 MNF game in the Rams vs Bengals injury report/
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is questionable with a calf injury. Meanwhile, Rams rookie WR Puka Nacua, who burst on to the scene with a spectacular performance last week against the San Francisco 49ers, is also carrying an injury designation of questionable due to an oblique ailment.
The 0-2 Bengals are set as 3-point home favorites over the 1-1 Rams in the Rams vs Bengals odds. Kickoff for this game is set for 8:15pm ET at Paycor Stadium. The broadcast is being carried by ESPN and by DAZN in Canada.
At the moment in the NFL public betting splits, the Rams are getting the majority of ATS handle (57% as 3-point road underdogs) as well as the better of the moneyline action (52% as +130 away dogs).
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua-WR | Oblique | Questionable |
| Cooper Kupp-WR | Hamstring | Out (IR) |
| Jason Taylor II-S | Groin | Out (IR) |
| Stetson Bennett-QB | Personal | Out (NFIL) |
| Hunter Long-TE | thigh | Out (IR) |
| Ochuan Mathis-LB | knee | Out (IR) |
Rookie Sensation Nacua Ailing for Rams
Nucua is the holder of the NFL record for the most catches (25) through a player’s first two games. The rookie WR from BYU is now third overall in the NFL OROY odds.
Good Morning everyone, Puka Nucua plays football tonight. pic.twitter.com/XkPUYnr2Ce
— Jay the One & Only (@Js4424) September 25, 2023
In the NFL player props, Nacua would’ve been an ideal play for this game. Now with his injury, you may need to look elsewhere for action in the Rams vs Bengals props.
LA head coach Sean McVay is saying that Nacua will be in the lineup. That could prove vital, because 2022 NFL receiving leader Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is on IR and won’t play before Week 5.
Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett is taking time away from the club to deal with a personal issue and has been placed on the non-football injury reserve list. That’s leaving only Brett Rypien on the depth chart behind QB1 Matthew Stafford.
Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow-QB | Calf | Questionable |
| Irv Smith-TE | Hamstring | Doubtful |
| Devonnsha Maxwell-DT | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Brandon Facyson-CB | knee | Out (IR) |
| Devin Cochran-T | knee | Out (IR) |
Burrow Banged Up for Bengals
It’s been a rough go from Burrow from the get-go this season. He originally injured his calf early in training camp. All expectations are that barring some last-minute setback, he will be under center Monday night.
Certainly, Burrow’s numbers are reflecting that the injury is presenting him with issues. Displaying a passer rating of 70.6, he’s ranked 29th among NFL QBs. Burrow has thrown for just two TDs and has been picked off once.
"Joe Burrow has been pushing to play and he wants to try and play tonight..
I think we'll know by four o'clock if he's going"@AdamSchefter #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/IVzG1R9pK5
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 25, 2023
Things are less certain when it comes to TE Irv Smith. Doubtful with a hamstring injury, he’s been limited in practice and suffered a setback late in the week, making it unlikely that Smith will be playing. The injury-prone TE hasn’t played a full season since 2019.
How Could Injuries Affect Rams vs Bengals Betting Lines?
Interestingly, there seems to be some suggestion among the Bengals players that Burrow shouldn’t be playing on Monday. WR Ja’Marr Chase, for one, admits he’s been telling Burrow not to play. Chase believes it would be in the best interest of the team for Burrow to rest up until he’s 100% healthy.
The problem for Cincinnati is that beyond Burrow, the Bengals quarterback room is relatively bare. Undrafted rookie Jake Browning has attempted one NFL pass. Journeyman veteran and former Bengals QB AJ McCarron was signed to the practice roster this week.
Equally disconcerting will be if Smith can’t answer the bell. He’s the only TE who’s caught a pass for Cincinnati this season. Mitchell Wilcox caught 17 passes last season, while Drew Sample made two receptions.
Nacua is also LA’s punt return specialist. Kyren Williams is next on the depth chart in that role.
The uncertain status of Burrow is leading some experts to roll with the underdogs winning outright in the Rams vs Bengals predictions.
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