Ahead of that matchup, the Bengals announced the activation of linebacker Shaka Heyward from injured reserve. Heyward originally went to injured reserve in late October due to a fibula injury. The team designated him to return last Wednesday before officially activating him for Week 15.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh teased the return of two defensive starters vs. the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15.

The Bengals are 4-9 and have just a 3% chance of making the playoffs. Burrow missed nine games due to a grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery. He fought back to get on the field. Burrow played on Thanksgiving against the Ravens—his first game since September.

Make no mistake, Bain is an exciting prospect. Both Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai are on the way to free agency. Myles Murphy has shown a few flashes, but the team has gotten nothing from last year’s first-rounder, Shemar Stewart. Bain makes sense.

The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled in recent weeks, and their Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a huge blow to their playoff chances. Also featured in the 34-12 loss was Ja'Marr Chase spitting on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey. Chase was suspended ...