By Austin Medina
Bengals receiver AJ Green has been injured all season and can explain Cincinnati’s winless record.
The Ravens will travel to face the 0-8 Bengals in a division matchup with an unfamiliar feeling. The Ravens are coming off an impressive 37-20 victory over New England and on an upward trajectory.
Meanwhile, the Bengals are coming off a bye week after their 24-10 loss to the Rams in London. Shortly after, the Bengals announced that franchise quarterback Andy Dalton had been benched for rookie quarterback Ryan Finley.
With a new look, the Bengals would ideally pair Green with Finley to see the rookie’s full potential.
After head coach Zac Taylor stated that Green would make his first appearance against the Ravens, he revised his statements after Wednesday’s practice.
Update: #Bengals HC Zac Taylor told reporters after practice that AJ Green’s ankle didn’t feel right and he didn't participate in practice. https://t.co/TXo9Hk7bH3
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate)
November 6, 2019 Even with Green listed as day-to-day, the Ravens are preparing for Green regardless of his participation in practice and for good reason.
Green has torched the Ravens during his eight season with Cincinnati, totaling 53 catches for 886 yards and nine touchdowns. Green’s most notable game came last season when he tallied three touchdowns in a Week 2 win.
A.J. Green has the second-most catches (53) and receiving yards (886) against the Ravens in the John Harbaugh era and the most touchdown catches (9).
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley)
November 6, 2019 Ravens head coach John Harbaugh spoke on Green’s excellence ahead of the potential matchup.
John Harbaugh on the return of Bengals WR A.J. Green: "A.J. Green is one of the best in football. We made an argument before that he’s the best in football. He’s been injured for a while. So, it will be his first game back in a while. Of course, it would have to be our game."
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley)
November 6, 2019 Whether or not Green plays, the Ravens are the clear favorite. With the Ravens new and improved secondary, defending Green or any other Bengals receivers should be an entertaining battle.
