The Cincinnati Bengals quietly have a shakeup coming to the running back room in Week 11 when they play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With veteran running back Samaje Perine hurt and unable to go, late-round rookie Tahj Brooks could be in line for some notable snaps in Joe Flacco’s backfield.

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (50) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) (not pictured) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled out cornerback Cory Trice Jr. for the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Trice is still on injured reserve and is in his 21-day window. Trice has not practiced in nearly two weeks after suffering a new knee injury, and if he is not activated by Wednesday, he will be out for the season.

Now would be a good time for Myles Murphy to have that long-awaited breakout for the Cincinnati Bengals . Those Bengals need some serious help from depth names on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday if they want to keep the season alive and make Joe Burrow’s return actually happen.

Just about every team still has a chance to win the AFC North at this point in the season, and the division leaders will try to maintain their lead at Acrisure

The Bengals are one of four teams on a bye in Week 10. Here's a look at the other teams and the full schedule while the Bengals are off.

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Joe Flacco is headed to the sideline after starting four games for the Bengals with Joe Burrow nearing a return from a toe injury.

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