Officially doubtful for Week 11

Updating an earlier report, the Bengals are now listing Green (toe) as doubtful rather than out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: While the upgrade in status theoretically leaves the door open for Green to play this weekend, it's still believed the Bengals will err on the side of caution and hold the star receiver out for a second straight contest. As Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer points out, the modest upgrade in Green's status represents "better news in terms of [Green's] progress and potential to play next week" against the Browns. Tyler Boyd and John Ross (groin) are the top candidates to pick up…read more

Ruled out this week

Green (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Per Jay Morrison of The Athletic, Green was spotted working on the side during Friday's practice, which suggests that the wideout is inching closer to a return in advance of the Bengals' Week 12 game against the Browns. With Green and Josh Malone (hamstring) both out this weekend, Tyler Boyd is slated to head the team's wideout corps. John Ross is a candidate to see a key role alongside Boyd, assuming a groin issue that has him listed as questionable doesn't prevent him from playing.

Works on the side Friday

Green (toe) worked on the side during Friday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: It's possible Green could get some work in behind the scenes Friday, but it's looking like he will sit out practice for the third day in a row. He was a long shot to play this week to begin with, and he likely would need to get in some type of practice in order to take the field. The Bengals will reveal after practice whether or not Green has any chance to play in Week 11 against the Ravens, but the odds aren't looking good.

Misses another practice

Green (toe) wasn't spotted at the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Green's right toe injury continues to keep him off the field, as the wideout hasn't practiced in any capacity since first getting hurt in the Week 9 win over the Buccaneers. Coach Marvin Lewis left the door open for Green to return from a one-game absence and play Sunday against the Ravens, but that seems like a pipe dream unless he's able to participate in Friday's session. With Green seemingly trending toward a second straight missed game, Tyler Boyd and John Ross (groin) again profile as the…read more

Not ruled out this week

Though Green (toe) didn't practice Wednesday, coach Marvin Lewis was unwilling to rule the receiver out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. "Hopefully we get him out there on Sunday," Lewis said.

Analysis: While Lewis' words Wednesday offer hope that Green could play as soon as this weekend, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com previously suggested that the wideout was unlikely to return until at least December. Whether Green actually has progressed to the point that he might play in Week 11 remains to be seen, but for now he can be considered questionable until further details arrive regarding his status.

Feeling better, but not ready

Green (toe) said Wednesday he's feeling better, but he didn't take the field Wednesday for practice or any rehab work, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Analysis: Green appears in line to miss a second straight game Sunday at Baltimore and may remain out of the lineup until December. It's good to hear he's making some kind of progress, but the rehab plan still seems to call for rest above all else. Alex Erickson, Cody Core and Auden Tate are all candidates to get snaps behind Tyler Boyd and John Ross.

May not be back until December

The Bengals could be without Green (toe) until December, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: When Green was examined shortly after suffering a right toe injury in the Nov. 4 win over the Buccaneers, it was always expected that he would be sidelined for at least two games. Schefter now relays that a December return is looking "increasingly likely" for the wideout, implying that Green is on track to miss at least a third game (Nov. 25 against the Browns) due to the injury. The Bengals have yet to officially rule Green out beyond Sunday's game against the Saints, but fantasy owners should…read more

Unlikely to play Week 11

Green (toe), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, is unlikely to play Week 11 in Baltimore either, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The news item aligns with what Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier in the week. While Green didn't require surgery to address the right toe injury he suffered in the Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, the Bengals may not have a clear idea on how many games the wideout might miss until he's re-evaluated within the next few days. Green's absence for at least Week 10 and likely Week 11 opens the door for Tyler Boyd to serve as the Bengals' No. 1 wideout.

Out at least two games

Green (toe) is expected to miss at least two games, at which point his right foot will be examined to determine if he can play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Green spent the Bengals' Week 9 bye determining the extent of his right toe injury, including a recent visit to foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. Although Anderson determined that surgery isn't necessary, as coach Marvin Lewis told Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer on Tuesday, Green does need some time off to allow swelling in his right foot to diminish. If he misses the bare minimum amount of games, per Schefter, Green's first chance to return to action will be Sunday, Nov. 25…read more

Not expected to need surgery

Coach Marvin Lewis said Green (toe) does not need surgery, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Lewis provided a dose of good news when he met with the media Monday afternoon, though he didn't actually give an estimate for when Green might be ready to play in a game, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. Without delving into specifics, Dehner thought Lewis sounded generally optimistic despite the lack of a timetable. Sunday's game against the Saints may still be pushing it, but Green at least seems to have avoided a worst-case scenario. There had been some concern about season-ending surgery…read more

Not spotted at team facility

Green (toe) doesn't appear to be present at the Bengals' team facility Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Green's absence comes as no surprise in the aftermath of a report suggesting the Bengals are bracing for a multi-game absence. The 30-year-old wideout is scheduled to meet with Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay at some point this week, hoping for an exact diagnosis on the toe injury suffered during a Week 8 win over Tampa Bay. Green experienced significant swelling after that contest and still isn't ready to practice after a Week 9 bye. He appears doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints,…read more

Expected to miss 'some games'

Green won't have a firm diagnosis on his right toe injury until he meets with Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay this week, but the Bengals are prepared for him to miss "some games," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Even with the benefit of a Week 9 bye to recover from the toe injury he sustained in the Oct. 28 win over the Buccaneers, Green remains confined to a walking boot and looks like he'll need further time to heal. Green has apparently been dealing with some significant swelling in the toe that may have prevented the Bengals from sending him in for an MRI, but the meeting with Anderson should provide clarity on whether the wideout's injury is significant enough to warrant surgery. Expect the team…read more

Will meet with foot specialist

Green (toe) is scheduled to meet with foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay in the coming days, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: With the Bengals on bye in Week 9, Green is using the down time to get more information about the injured toe on his right foot, which he sustained in the Week 8 win over the Buccaneers. The wideout is apparently still dealing with some swelling, which has made it difficult thus far for the Bengals to get a clear idea regarding the extent of the injury. The consultation with Anderson should provide clarity on the matter, with Rapoport noting that everything ranging from a day-to-day or…read more

Toe injury possibly worse than expected

Green was still dealing with swelling on his right toe Wednesday, indicating a need for the Bengals to send him in for additional tests, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Green's 2014 season was significantly hampered by an injury to his right big toe, as he missed three games and parts of many others due to that issue. It's fortunate for the Bengals that Green will have some added time to recover with the team on bye in Week 9, but the injury has the potential to bother him in the second half of the campaign.

Boot protecting toe injury

Green injured a toe on his right foot during Sunday's 37-34 win against the Buccaneers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Analysis: The Bengals gave up 18 unanswered points in the second half Sunday, allowing the Buccaneers to tie the score at 34-34 with 1:05 remaining. Andy Dalton then authored an eight-play drive to get Cincinnati in manageable field-goal range. Two of those plays doubled as receptions by Green, the final one an 11-yarder to set up Randy Bullock's game-winning 44-yard kick. This specific catch has been noted as the one during which Green injured his toe, which necessitated a walking boot Tuesday. The…read more

Dealing with foot issue

Green was seen with a boot on his right foot at the Bengals' facility Tuesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: This is the first mention of Green tending to a foot injury, and the Bengals may not touch on the issue for some time with the team in the middle of its bye week. He logged a normal snap count (62 of 66 on offense) en route to five catches (on seven targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown this past Sunday against the Buccaneers, so Tuesday's development could be a precautionary measure.

Makes clutch catches in win

Green brought in five of seven targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 37-34 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Analysis: Green's 17-yard scoring reception late in the second quarter was his first visit to the end zone since Week 4. The eight-year pro arguably made just as important a contribution on the Bengals' game-winning drive, however, corralling catches of 23 and 11 yards to help Cincinnati move into position for Randy Bullock's 44-yard field goal. Green did see a three-game streak of double-digit targets come to an end, but his stock naturally remains robust across all formats heading into a Week 10…read more

Eclipses 100-yard mark Sunday

Green hauled in seven of 14 targets for 117 yards in Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Green dominated the target share (14 of 29) and yardage output (117 of 148) for the Bengals' receiving corps in a losing effort. The star wideout has been held out of the end zone for three straight weeks after scoring five times through the first four. Green's lack of scoring has been offset by an increase in receiving yardage -- 104.7 yards per contest over his last three games -- keeping his status as a top fantasy wideout intact. The 30-year-old should continue to see a high volume of…read more

Seven catches, 85 yards in loss

Green caught seven of 12 targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Green led his team in receiving yards but was outplayed by teammate Tyler Boyd (seven catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns). The two productive wideouts have coexisted well thus far, and that should be the case again in Week 7 against a porous Chiefs secondary.

Tops 100 yards for first time this season

Green caught six of 10 targets for 112 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: Green reestablished himself as the Bengals' go-to aerial option, topping 100 receiving yards for the first time this season while no teammate even reached 50. With 409 yards and five touchdowns through five weeks, Green has once again been one of the league's most productive wide receivers heading into a Week 6 home tilt against the Steelers.

Scores late TD to beat Falcons

Green caught four of eight targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-36 thriller over the Falcons.

Analysis: Cincinnati held a 28-27 halftime lead, so it was disappointing to see Green with just two catches for 49 yards at the break. Green had a would-be touchdown called back on a penalty in the fourth quarter, but he didn't let that get him down and made the game's most important play by catching a 13-yard score with seven seconds remaining. Tyler Boyd had 15 targets to Green's eight, so Green's standing as the clear-cut top option in Cincinnati's passing game could be in question against the…read more

Cleared to face Falcons

Green (pelvis) logged another full practice Friday and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Atlanta, WKRC Cincinnati's Richard Skinner reports.

Analysis: Green missed the second half of last week's 31-21 loss to the Panthers, but he made a quick recovery and returned to full practice participation Thursday and Friday. He should be fine to handle his typical high-usage role against an Atlanta defense that's solid at cornerback but shaky at safety.

Upgrades to full practice

Green (pelvis) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Green missed the entire second half of Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Panthers with a combination of hip and groin issues the Bengals later classified as a pelvis injury. Though his reps were limited Wednesday, Green said he was able to go through every drill Thursday, which seemingly clears up any concern about his status for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Falcons. Tyler Boyd, who hauled in six receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 -- most of which came while Green was sidelined…read more

Logs limited practice Wednesday

Green was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to what was classified as a pelvis injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Green came out of Week 3 action pretty banged up, with the soreness he endured in Sunday's loss to the Panthers having been previously attributed to groin and hip issues. Nonetheless, Green downplayed his aches and pains earlier Wednesday, a notion now supported by his participation -- albeit in a limited fashion -- in the Bengals' first practice of the week.

Injury issues downplayed

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis relayed Wednesday that Green (groin/hip) is feeling "fine," Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. "He seemed to come around very quickly with the anti-inflammatories," Lewis said, regarding the wideout's recovery from injury. "We're very fortunate with that. Because I didn't know what he had injured. He was complaining about both sides."

Analysis: Green's departure in Sunday's loss to the Panthers was previously attributed solely to a groin injury, but both of the wideouts hips were evidently aching as well. He also landed awkwardly on his shoulder during the contest, putting his health on shaky ground entering Week 4. While Green seems to be quite banged up, Lewis remains optimistic about the 30-year-old's outlook for this weekend's tilt against the Falcons, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

No update on groin injury

Coach Marvin Lewis didn't have any update on Green's groin injury Monday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Analysis: Despite sitting out the second half of Sunday's 31-21 loss to Carolina, the 30-year-old wideout said he should be fine for Week 4 against the Falcons. Of course, it would be unwise to place much confidence in the initial optimism, especially given that Green himself is the source. We may need to wait until Wednesday's injury report for the first real clue about his Sunday availability.

Downplays injury

Coach Marvin Lewis isn't sure if Green (groin) will be able to play in Week 4, but the wideout believes that he will be available next Sunday against the Falcons, per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site.

Analysis: Meanwhile, Jay Morrison of The Athletic relays that Green suggested the injury that forced him out of this Sunday's contest early was just a bruise. "I just came down on my hip and I guess my two bones just hit," Green said after Sunday's loss to the Panthers. "I didn't feel anything pop or anything like that. I don't feel like it's serious." Next up for the Bengals' wideout practice reps/targets if Green ends up missing any time are Tyler Boyd and John Ross.

Exits Sunday's game

Green was forced out of Sunday's game against the Panthers with a groin injury.

Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Green hauled in five of his eight targets for 58 yards. Next up for the team's wideout targets are Tyler Boyd and John Ross.

Racks up three-first half touchdowns in win

Green hauled in five of nine targets for 69 yards and three touchdowns in the Bengals' 34-23 win over the Ravens on Thursday.

Analysis: The perennial Pro Bowler was at his best over the first two quarters, bringing in a trio of touchdowns that put his diverse skill set on display. Green utilized raw speed to get to the right corner of the end zone on his first touchdown just 4:25 into the game, and he employed both his strength and speed to break a tackle and race to paydirt from 32 yards out later in the first quarter. The eight-year pro then flashed his solid route running and hands on a perfectly-timed curl route to haul in…read more

Starts season strong

Green caught six of eight targets for 92 yards and a touchdown while losing one of two fumbles in Sunday's 34-23, Week 1 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Green will need to clean up the fumbles, but he was otherwise his usual, stellar self. His 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter sparked a 24-0 Cincinnati run after Indianapolis raced out to a 23-10 lead. Green's made the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons, and he's already laying the groundwork for an eighth such campaign.

Scores in third preseason game

Green hauled in four of five targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-13 preseason win over Buffalo.

Analysis: Green and quarterback Andy Dalton displayed their usual rapport, as the veteran receiver consistently got himself open and scored from 14 yards out. The seven-time Pro Bowler is unlikely to play in Week 4 of preseason, so the next time we see Green should be in the Sept. 9 season opener at Indianapolis.

Productive preseason opener

Green caught two passes for 48 yards in the first quarter of Thursday night's preseason game before sitting out the remainder. Afterward he expressed how pleased he was with the Bengals' offense under coordinator Bill Lazor, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Of particular note was his first reception, where he was lined up in the slot -- that sort of creativity wasn't always present last year. "It felt good. Bill is a very smart guy," Green said. "He puts us in the best situations. Last year, he really didn't have his hand stamped on his offense, but having an offseason under his belt really helped. The communication with all the receivers, all the players, he asks us what we need to work on and what we like and what we want to run. He's a great…read more

Green said he is comfortable with his current contract, a four-year, $60 million extension that runs through 2019, Paul Dehner and Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Green's contract set a positional record for average annual value when he signed it in 2015, but he's since been passed by five other wide receivers. Following an injury-plagued 2016 campaign and a 2017 season that was disappointing by his own lofty standards, Green surely realizes he's not in the best place to ask for a new deal. He'll likely sing a different tune next offseason if he bounces back with a huge 2018 in what figures to be an improved Cincinnati offense. The team improved its…read more

Green (knee) played in the Quavo celebrity flag football game April 1, Justin Felder of FOX5 Sports Atlanta reports.

Analysis: Green's participation suggests he made a full recovery from the minor knee injury that allowed him to skip the Pro Bowl in January. He wasn't even listed on the Bengals' injury report in December, and likely just used a sore knee as an excuse to miss the NFL's all-star game, after being named to the roster for a seventh time in as many professional seasons. Green finished 2017 with career-worst marks for yards per target (7.5), catch rate (52.4 percent) and yards per game (67.4), struggling to…read more

Green will skip the Pro Bowl, as he tends to a minor knee injury, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Green's knee issue is something that is expected to be resolved by rest, with the report indicating that the wideout's availability for the Bengals' spring workouts shouldn't be impacted. He logged 75 catches (on 145 targets) for 1,078 yards and eight TDs this past season, decent but not spectacular numbers for the 2011 first-rounder, who turns 30 at the end of July. Looking ahead, Green remains entrenched as his team's top pass-catching weapon, but a 7-9 record this past season presumably…read more

Green caught six of 10 targets for 81 yards during Sunday's 26-17 win over the Lions.

Analysis: Despite a one-on-one matchup with Darius Slay, Green still led the team in targets, catches and yardage en route to his best output since Week 10. His long gain went for just 18 yards, but consistent contributions on routes of short and medium depth still helped him to a productive day. Green hasn't reached the end zone in three straight games, but he eclipsed 1,000 yards on the season in this one and will look to finish strong next week against the Ravens.

Green caught two of four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota.

Analysis: Green was a non-factor as quarterback Andy Dalton came up short of 150 passing yards for the second consecutive week. This was only the star receiver's fourth game with fewer than 50 yards despite Dalton's struggles, so Green's likely to bounce back next week against the Lions. He'll need 20 receiving yards in that game to top 1,000 for the sixth time in seven NFL seasons.

Green caught five of 12 targets for 64 yards and a lost fumble in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: Green made his first two receptions on what would be the Bengals' lone scoring drive of the day, after failing to connect with Andy Dalton on any of their first three attempts. The 29-year-old caught two passes of 18 or more yards on the first drive of the fourth quarter, but fumbled the second away and wasn't able to reel more targets in after that. Things probably won't get any easier in Week 15 when he'll likely be shadowed by the Vikings' Xavier Rhodes.

Scores twice in Monday's defeat

Green caught seven of 16 targets for 77 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 23-20 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Green led the Bengals across the board in receiving, with his target count setting a new season high. Monday also marked Green's first multi-touchdown game of the campaign, as he scored from eight and 15 yards out on respective first-half end-zone trips. Although Green had a 61-yard touchdown nullified by a debatable holding call during the third quarter, his output should definitely still please fantasy owners.

Green (illness) logged a full practice Saturday and was not listed on the Bengals' final injury report heading into Monday's matchup against the Steelers.

Analysis: Green was added to the injury report Friday after practicing in limited fashion due to an illness. However, he appears recovered from the issue, and looks on track to assume his usual role as the No. 1 receiver Monday barring any setbacks.

Green was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to an illness, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Dehner relays that Green said he was just dealing with a minor cold and felt under the weather, so the expectation remains that he'll be able to play Monday against the Steelers. Even so, Green may need to put in a full practice Saturday during the Bengals' final session of the week in order to avoid a questionable designation heading into the Week 13 matchup.

Green caught five of eight pass attempts for 66 yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Browns.

Analysis: It is only the third time in his last nine games that Green has failed to find the end zone, and his 66 yards are his second-highest total over his last six contests. Still, his athleticism was on full display in this one, as he made an incredible grab and dragged both feet inbounds on a 13-yard catch toward the end of the third quarter. The 29-year-old will continue to be Andy Dalton's primary target when Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh in Week 13.

Green caught four of nine targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Green had a rather quiet game going into the fourth quarter, but an 18-yard touchdown reception salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective. While he's only surpassed 50 receiving yards in one of his last five games, three trips to the end zone during that span have benefited his fantasy owners. Green will look to further distance himself from recent quiet outings next week against the Browns.

Green racked up 115 yards and a touchdown on five catches while being targeted seven times in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Green's 70-yard touchdown put his team up 20-17 with 5:03 to play, but the hosts responded with a beautiful scoring drive capped by a seven-yard DeMarco Murray receiving touchdown with 36 seconds to play. While the star wide receiver had actually been held below 50 yards in every game since Week 5, his big-play ability and high target volume make Green an every-week staple in fantasy lineups.

Avoids suspension for Week 9 skirmish

According to a league official, Green won't receive a suspension for his altercation with the Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals' 23-7 loss Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: After the two players trash talked one another throughout the first half of the contest, Green's frustration boiled over late in the second quarter, when he was ejected from the contest after grabbing Ramsey's neck, tossing him to the ground and throwing several punches. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, both players could be facing fines for their antics, but neither will be subject to any supplemental discipline from the league office. With that in mind, Green's fantasy owners can rest easy…read more