The Cincinnati Bengals confirmed it on Sunday that linebacker Vontaze Burfict will start at weakside linebacker, in place of the injured Thomas Howard, who was lost for the season during Thursday's practice with an ACL tear. Robert Geathers will start in place of Carlos Dunlap. Roddrick Muckelroy is active, despite being signed a couple of days ago, wearing his customary No. 56.
CINCINNATI BENGALS | CLEVELAND BROWNS |
CB Dre Kirkpatrick (Knee) | LB James-Michael Johnson (Ribs, Oblique) |
CB Jason Allen (Thigh) | S Raymond Ventrone (Hand) |
RB Bernard Scott (Hand) | QB Thaddeus Lewis |
DE Carlos Dunlap (Knee) | WR Jordan Norwood |
TE Donald Lee (Thigh) | RB Brandon Jackson |
TE Richard Quinn (Coach's Decision) | OL Oniel Cousins (Ankle) |
WR Ryan Whalen (Coach's Decision) | LB Tank Carder |