Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 13: Bengals, Vikings could be vulnerable vs. run game this week

There are no byes this week in the NFL because three games were played on Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the rate of significant injuries has slowed down in recent weeks. Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari and Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham were notable players added to injured reserve this week.

Here is the most pressing need for each team entering Week 13:

AFC North

Bengals: Linebacker

Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson did not participate in practice Wednesday as he recovers from a knee injury. Reserve linebacker Joe Bachie had also been a limited participant. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins was also absent from practice so the AFC North franchise could be susceptible to the run game. 

Cincinnati is not where they want to be at this point in the season. The bye week may have served them better mentally than any other purpose. Daxton Hill and DJ Turner are on injured reserve and the play of others has been volatile. 

Browns: Linebacker

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was placed on injured reserve. Jordan Hicks and Mohamoud Diabate will get an extended look. Cleveland travels to Denver this week after knocking off Pittsburgh in a snow globe in Week 12. The Browns had the most drops in the league last year with 39 and already have the third-most drops (24) through 11 games in 2024. However, they have just two drops in the past two weeks. 

Ravens: Edge rusher

Baltimore is relatively healthy. Leading sack producer Kyle Van Noy did miss practice Wednesday with hamstring and neck injuries. Cornerbacks T.J. Tampa and Trayvon Mullen remain on injured reserve. Veteran Arthur Maulet also did not practice. 

Steelers: Offensive line

Russell Wilson has given the offense a bit of life, but the offensive line has taken a few hits as Troy Fautanu, James Daniels and Nate Herbig are dealing with injuries. The Steelers’ pressure rate has improved but…

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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-11-29 13:18:00

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