David Chao, MD
2 min read • September 29, 2022
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Cincinnati Bengals left defensive tackle D.J. Reader was placed on IR Thursday with a left knee injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the Jets.
By video, Reader appeared to suffer a severe MCL sprain, and possible bone bruise, when he was rolled up on during a rush.
The injury will keep him out at least four weeks and he likely won't be 100% until around Week 9.
The seventh-year defender has 10 combined tackles and a fumble recovery in three games this season. He had 43 combined tackles and 2 sacks in 15 games last season.
Josh Tupou will likely fill in at left defensive tackle.
The Bengals are favored by 3.5 points at home this week and the over/under is 48.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Cincinnati by 3.5 points is our free pick of the week, as detailed here.
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Written by David Chao, MD
