Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is mentally preparing to play this weekend despite a back injury. Chase practiced for the first time since the injury and expressed optimism about his availability. He was a limited participant in practice and expects to continue giving the injury time to heal. Tee Higgins, another injured starting receiver for the Bengals, did not practice due to a hamstring injury.

• Ja'Marr Chase is mentally preparing to play despite a back injury
• Chase practiced for the first time since the injury and expressed optimism about his availability
• Chase was a limited participant in practice and expects to continue giving the injury time to heal
• Tee Higgins did not practice due to a hamstring injury