Facing additional competition
Irwin, who stepped up when Ja.Marr Chase was hurt last season and is nominally Tyler Boyd's backup in the slot, now faces competition from rookie wide receivers Charlie Jones and Andre Iosivas, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Jones in particular looms as a threat as a slot receiver, and was essentially drafted to be Boyd's long-term replacement after this season. Irwin was a practice squad player at the beginning of the 2022 season, so his roster slot is hardly secure.
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QB | CIN
Full participant in walkthrough
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Irv Smith Jr.
TE | CIN
Listed as non-participant Wednesday
Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Tyler Boyd
WR | CIN
Targeted nine times in win
Boyd had five receptions on nine targets for 39 yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Tee Higgins
WR | CIN
Down game on MNF
Higgins was held to two receptions on eight targets for 21 yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Joe Mixon
RB | CIN
Breaks TD drought in win
Mixon carried the ball 19 times for 65 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for five yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR | CIN
Breaks out with 12 catches on MNF
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Joe Burrow
QB | CIN
Gutsy performance on MNF
Burrow (calf) completed 26 of 49 pass attempts for 259 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Chris Evans
RB | CIN
Inactive against Rams
Evans is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
Irv Smith Jr.
TE | CIN
Inactive versus Rams
Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Rams.
Joe Burrow
QB | CIN
Active for Monday's game
Burrow (calf) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Rams, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.