Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Ruled Out Against Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) and right guard Alex Cappa (ankle) have officially been ruled out for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Williams and Cappa were also out in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, and even though Cincy's offensive line played great in that game without them, it's notable against the Chiefs this weekend. Jackson Carman will start again on quarterback Joe Burrow's blind side at left tackle, while Max Scharping should man right guard for the second straight game. Williams dislocated his kneecap in the wild-card win over the Baltimore Ravens, while Cappa injured his ankle in the Week 18 regular season finale and has yet to play since.
Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Ruled Out Against Bills
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has ruled out left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) and offensive guard Alex Cappa (ankle) for the Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Williams dislocated his kneecap in the wild-card win over the Baltimore Ravens, but there's a chance he could return next weekend if the Bengals advance to the AFC Championship for the second straight year. Cappa injured his ankle in Week 18 and missed wild-card weekend. He, too, could return to the Bengals if they advance to the next round. With both Williams and Cappa sidelined, Cincy's offensive line will be vulnerable to a strong Bills defensive front, which could spell trouble for quarterback Joe Burrow and the offense.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that offensive lineman Alex Cappa (ankle) will not play in the wild-card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Taylor wouldn't say if Cappa will be able to play if the Bengals advance to the Divisional Round. The 27-year-old guard was injured in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Ravens and needed a cart to take him back to the locker room. There's a good chance his season may be over, which would be a notable blow to Cincy's offensive line as they look to get back to the Super Bowl. With Cappa out this weekend, Max Scharping will look to step up in a starting role against a strong Ravens pass rush.
