The Cincinnati Bengals (6-9) stroll into Pittsburgh on Sunday looking to play spoiler vs. the Steelers (8-6-1), but they may have to do so without some key pieces.
Thursday, linebacker Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (shoulder) did not practice. Joining them on the sidelines was receiver Tyler Boyd (knee), who has emerged as the team's number-one receiver since A.J. Green went down for the season in early December with a toe injury.
Boyd did not play last week in the Bengals' 26-18 loss to the Browns.
The Bengals' full injury report for Thursday is as follows:
Tyler Boyd (WR) - Did not practice (knee)
Vontaze Burfict (LB) - Did not practice (concussion)
Darqueze Dennard (DB) - Full participant (wrist)
Jordan Evans (LB) - Did not practice (ankle)
Dre Kirkpatrick(DB) - Did not practice (shoulder)
Tony McRae (DB) - Did not practice (hamstring)
Christian Ringo (DE) - Full participant (knee)
Shawn Williams (S) - Full participant (pectoral)
In addition, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was placed on injured reserve in late November after suffering a thumb injury. Jeff Driskel has filled in during his absence, going 1-3 as a starter, and is expected to start Sunday at Heinz Field.