Cincinnati Bengals inactives and starters, Week 17

Joe Burrow is projected to start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Joe Flacco is listed second. Kickoff is Thu, Dec 31, 8:15 PM ET.

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• Tee HigginsWRQuestionableHiggins is tending to a heel contusion, but coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that it isn't considered to be a major concern ahead of Week 1, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
• Ja'Marr ChaseWRQuestionableCoach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
• Brian Parker IIOTInjured ReserveThe Bengals placed Parker (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
• Ja'Sir TaylorCBInjured ReserveThe Bengals placed Taylor (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
• Myles MurphyDEQuestionablequestionable
• Dax HillCBQuestionablequestionable
• Shemar StewartDEQuestionableStewart will miss several weeks due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Zac Taylor revealed Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19 Cincinnati reports.

Per ESPN's public injury report, as of Sep 1, 11:58 PM ET.

Who is starting for the Bengals in Week 17?

Joe Burrow is projected to start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Joe Flacco is listed second. Kickoff is Thu, Dec 31, 8:15 PM ET.

Are the Bengals playing in Week 17?

Yes. Joe Burrow is projected to start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Joe Flacco is listed second. Kickoff is Thu, Dec 31, 8:15 PM ET.

Where do the Bengals's Week 17 inactives and injury designations come from?

Injury and inactive designations shown here are pulled verbatim from ESPN's public injury report, last fetched Sep 1, 10:58 PM CDT (7 players listed).