Week 14 in the NFL will end with an uninspiring matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. While both teams have underwhelmed in 2024, neither team has technically been eliminated from playoff contention just yet. Here’s a look at the inactives list and projected starters for Monday night’s game.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Inactives
Cincinnati Bengals Inactives
- WR Charlie Jones
- S Daijahn Anthony
- OT Orlando Brown Jr.
- TE Tanner McLachlan
- DT Sheldon Rankins
- RB Zack Moss (IR)
- TE Erick All Jr. (IR)
- OT Trent Brown (IR)
Dallas Cowboys Inactives
- RB Deuce Vaughn
- LB Damone Clark
- S Juanyeh Thomas
- WR Jalen Brooks
- DE Tyrus Wheat
- CB Andrew Booth
- QB Dak Prescott (IR)
- G Zack Martin (IR)
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Both the Bengals and Cowboys will be competing to keep their dim playoff hopes alive in Week 14. At 4-8, Cincinnati is struggling to keep up in the AFC North, yet they still have a very slight chance of reaching the postseason as a Wild Card team.
Cincinnati will be forced to travel to Dallas without several starters after the Bengals released a lengthy injury report following Thursday’s practice. In total, 12 players were listed on Cincinnati’s injury report, including starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
Brown is inactive after being designated as doubtful to play on Monday Night Football against the Cowboys. Bengals starting linebacker Logan Wilson is also reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee procedure.
The Bengals weren’t the only team to receive difficult injury news ahead of Week 14’s matchup, as the Cowboys were dealt a massive blow along the offensive line. Dallas announced that All-Pro guard Zack Martin will undergo season-ending ankle surgery.
Several other Cowboys’ starters did not participate in practice on Thursday, including wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and left tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle/knee), but they are active.
Projected Starting Lineups for Each Team
Cincinnati Bengals’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Bengals’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Joe Burrow
- Running Back: Chase Brown
- Wide Receiver: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas
- Tight End: Mike Gesicki
- Left Offensive Tackle: Andrew Stueber
- Left Offensive Guard: Cody Ford
- Center: Ted Karras
- Right Offensive Guard: Alex Cappa
- Right Offensive Tackle: Amarius Mims
- Left Defensive End: Sam Hubbard
- Left Defensive Tackle: B.J. Hill
- Right Defensive Tackle: Kris Jenkins Jr.
- Right Defensive End: Trey Hendrickson
- Weakside Linebacker: Germaine Pratt
- Middle Linebacker: Akeem Davis-Gaither
- Left Cornerback: Josh Newton
- Right Cornerback: Cam Taylor-Britt
- Free Safety: Geno Stone
- Strong Safety: Vonn Bell
- Nickelback: Mike Hilton
- Kicker: Cade York
- Punter: Ryan Rehkow
- Long Snapper: Cal Adomitis
- Punt Returner: Isaiah Williams
- Kick Returner: Chase Brown
Dallas Cowboys’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Cowboys’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Cooper Rush
- Running Back: Rico Dowdle
- Wide Receiver: CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Jalen Tolbert
- Tight End: Luke Schoonmaker
- Left Offensive Tackle: Tyler Guyton
- Left Offensive Guard: Tyler Smith
- Center: Cooper Beebe
- Right Offensive Guard: Brock Hoffman
- Right Offensive Tackle: Terence Steele
- Left Defensive End: Chauncey Golston
- Nose Tackle: Mazi Smith
- Defensive Tackle: Osa Odighizuwa
- Right Defensive End: Micah Parsons
- Weak Side Linebacker: Marist Liufau
- Middle Linebacker: Eric Kendricks
- Strongside Linebacker: DeMarvion Overshown
- Left Cornerback: C.J. Goodwin
- Right Cornerback: DaRon Bland
- Free Safety: Donovan Wilson
- Strong Safety: Malik Hooker
- Nickelback: Jourdan Lewis
- Kicker: Brandon Aubrey
- Punter: Bryan Anger
- Long Snapper: Trent Sieg
- Punt/Kick Returner: KaVontae Turpin