Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals Pre Game Thread. 12/22/25-12/27/25

[Adrian]

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[Crimson Warrior]

At this point, it's got to be pretty hard for everybody in the organization, top to bottom, to get up for games.

What a nightmare.

 

[Adrian]

Cardinals receive update on two notable defenders who exited Sunday's game

The Arizona Cardinals saw an absurd amount of injuries on the field during Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, further adding to what has been the story of an

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[Adrian]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/12/24/nfl-week-17-announcers-schedule-tv-broadcasters-announcing-crews/85066499007/

 

[Stout]

At this point, it's got to be pretty hard for everybody in the organization, top to bottom, to get up for games.

What a nightmare.

Good. We desperately need to lose these last two games. I hate saying that, but it's true. So glad I can't watch Sunday's game, as I can never root for them to lose in game.

 

[Adrian]

Marvin Harrison Jr. injury update and status vs. the Bengals in Week 17 | Dec. 28, 2025

See recent updates on Marvin Harrison Jr.’s injury status for NFL Week 17 vs. the Bengals.

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[Cheesebeef]

Really wish I had put a little money on this game against us. Bengals -7 seems like easy money and then at least I’d get something out of watching another L.

 

[daves]

Really wish I had put a little money on this game against us. Bengals -7 seems like easy money and then at least I’d get something out of watching another L.

What's stopping you? You know the game isn't until Sunday, right?

 

[Adrian]

Bengals injury updates on Ossai, Hill before Week 17 vs. Cardinals

The Bengals have some major names on the injury report before kickoff against the Cardinals in Week 17.

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[Adrian]

Trey McBride Media Availability | Week 17 vs Cincinnati Bengals

 

[Adrian]

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Limited again Thursday

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Limited again Thursday

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

PRACTICE PHOTOS: Week 17 vs. Bengals

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Budda Baker in concussion protocol before Cardinals-Bengals

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is in concussion protocol as his team preps for its Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Making a business decision.

 

[CFLredzoned]

Making a business decision.

Gotta be fresh for that pro bowl game.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

NFL Week 17 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips

Seahawks vs. Panthers? Jalen Hurts vs. Josh Allen? Picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every remaining Week 17 game.

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Cardinals (3-12) at Bengals (5-10)

1 p.m. ET | Fox | CIN -7 (53.5 O/U)

What we're hearing on the Cardinals: Though WR Marvin Harrison Jr. said last week that he'll probably play injured the rest of the season, coach Jonathan Gannon said Harrison's reps could increase in Cincinnati. Arizona will take his heel injury day-to-day before deciding what kind of pitch count he'll be on, just as he was last week. But the Cardinals have to balance the value he brings on the field at less than 100 percent healthy against him not being on the field at all. "If we thought that we were endangering him, we wouldn't put him out there," Gannon said. -- Josh Weinfuss

Maldonado's pick: Bengals 31, Cardinals 9
Moody's pick: Bengals 31, Cardinals 24
Walder's pick: Bengals 24, Cardinals 22
FPI prediction: CIN, 65.2% (by an average of 6.0 points)

 

[cardcrazy]

This is a very bad and uninformed take. If we decided to play PJJ and Evan Brown, we’d have seven of 11 opening day offensive starters available.

If we decided to play Jalen Thompson and Max Melton, we’d have 10 of 12 opening day starters available.

Having Zay Jones and Greg Dortch on IR did not prevent this team from making the playoffs.

And if we don’t start the players in question? Is it still acceptable? Not to mention the fact that practically all the others starting are underperforming.
This team is 7 point underdog to the Bengals!
They will most likely go 3-14. A new low for my 51 years following them.
There are no positives for me here.

 

[Adrian]

Three Big Things: Bengals Week

 

[kerouac9]

And if we don’t start the players in question? Is it still acceptable? Not to mention the fact that practically all the others starting are underperforming.
This team is 7 point underdog to the Bengals!
They will most likely go 3-14. A new low for my 51 years following them.
There are no positives for me here.

Then injuries aren’t an excuse and you’re making a choice to not compete as much as you can in the third year of a rebuild.

I agree the team is not good enough. Monti’s vaunted depth was exposed. Injuries aren’t why we’re bad.

 

[cardcrazy]

Then injuries aren’t an excuse and you’re making a choice to not compete as much as you can in the third year of a rebuild.

I agree the team is not good enough. Monti’s vaunted depth was exposed. Injuries aren’t why we’re bad.

Yes you are correct, Injuries are not why we’re bad.The depth players are not good enough to compete and win games. The game 1 starters that are still in are also not making a difference. When you say we have 10 defensive starters playing and we still give up 40 points, that says it all. They are not good enough…or they are underperforming. In which case we have a coaching issue.

 

[Adrian]

Cardinals Rule 3 Starters Out vs Bengals

The injuries continue to pile on for the Arizona Cardinals this season.

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