Each week, we’ll highlight all the players who won’t be playing in the 1pm ET game in one post, and keep you updated.
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s availability for Sunday’s game has been a hot topic all week as the wide receiver has reportedly been unsure whether to play due to lack of a contract extension. Chase was on the field in New England warming up Sunday morning and in action to open the season.
That suggests Chase will play, but it remains to be seen if he will assume his usual role, as there have been plenty of twists and turns at receiver since the start of training camp. The Bengals will do what they can with Tee Higgins out and a chance to start the year with a win against the Patriots.
Bengals vs Patriots
Bengals: WR Tee Higgins, WR Kendrick Pryor, EDGE Cedric Johnson, T Amarius Mims, TE Tanner McLachlan, DT Kris Jenkins
Patriots: QB Joe Milton, WR Javon Baker, LB Curtis Jacobs, G Sidi Sow, T Zachary Thomas, T Demontre Jacobs, DT Erik Johnson
Cardinals vs Bills
Cardinals: WR Xavier Weaver, TE Travis Vokolek, OL John Gaines, DB Darren Hall, LB Jesse Luketa
Bills: T Ryan Van Demark, DE Dauan Smoot, S Cole Bishop, LB Joe Andreessen, LB Eddie Ulofosio, C Cedric Van Plan-Granger, DE Javon Solomon
Vikings vs Giants
Vikings: CB Fabian Moreau, DB Dwight McGlothern, WR Trishton Jackson, DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, DT Jalen Redmond, T Walter Routh, QB Brett Rypien
Giants: S Anthony Johnson, CB Tre Hawkins, LB Boogie Basham, G Jake Kubas, QB Tommy DeVito
Titans vs Bears
Titans: S Jamal Adams, LB Otis Reese, OL John Ojukwu, TE David Martin Robinson, TE Thomas Odukoya, LB Ali Gay
Bears: WR Tyler Scott, RB Roshon Johnson, OL Kiran Amegazie, OL Bill Murray, DT Zach Pickens, LB Noah Sewell, DE Dominique Robinson
Panthers vs Saints
Panthers: S Jamie Robinson, CB Shemar Bartholomew, C Andrew Laim, G Jarrett Kingston, TE Tommy Tremble, TE Messiah Swinson, DE LaBryan Ray
Saints: WR AT Perry, QB Spencer Rattler, DT Cullen Sanders, LB DeMarco Jackson, LB Jaylan Ford, TE Darin Holker, DT John Ridgway
Steelers vs Falcons
Steelers: QB Russell Wilson, WR Roman Wilson, DB Jalen Elliott, OL Isaac Seumalo, DL Dean Lowry
Falcons: RB Jace McClellan, CB Antonio Hamilton, DL Brandon Doras, OL Jo’Vaughn Gwynn, WR Casey Washington, DL Luke Oluhoro
Jaguars vs Dolphins
Jaguars: S Daniel Thomas, OL Javon Foster, OL Cole Van Lanen, DT Eseji Otomewo, DT Jordan Jefferson, DT Jeremiah Leadbetter
Dolphins: RB Jalen Wright, CB Ethan Bonner, LB Channing Tindall, LB Mo Kamara, OL Andrew Meyer, WR Malik Washington
Texans vs Colts
Texans: WR John Metchie, RB Cam Akers, S MJ Stewart, LB Jamal Hill, G Nick Broeck
Colts: C Tanor Bortolini, WR Josh Downs, QB Sam Ehlinger, CB Darris Flowers, T Blake Freeland, K Matt Gay, TE Will Mallory
