The Bengals understand what’s at stake Sunday when the team visits Heinz Field. At 6-0, a victory over the Steelers will open a divisional four-game lead in the loss column.
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Desperate to send the NFL a message, the Bengals took it a step further on Saturday.
Vontaze Burfict was activated from the PUP list, opening his chances to see the field in Pittsburgh. NFL Media Insider Rand Getlin was optimistic about his chances to return this Sunday.
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NEWS- #Bengals make the following roster moves: -Activate LB Vontaze Burfict to roster from PUP -Release WR Greg Little
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 31, 2015
A source indicates it's possible Vontaze Burfict plays some this weekend, but it will be a game-time decision the #Bengals coaches make.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) October 30, 2015
Burfict underwent microfracture surgery on his knee in 2014. Ten months of rehab later, he’s prepared to make an impact.
In his absence, the Bengals have accumulated 17 sacks and are conceding an average of 20.3 points.
If you think the Bengals' defense is good rn, wait till they get a healthy Vontaze Burfict back
— Dorny (@__dorny) October 30, 2015
Can't wait till one of the NFLs best linebackers and Bengals leader on defense Vontaze Burfict returns this season #WhoDeyNation
— Ali Jr. (@IamAli_Sina) October 25, 2015
The #Steelers defense is tied for 5th with the Bengals in sacks (17).
— BEN IS BACK (@ImSoBurghProud) October 22, 2015
Neither stellar, but Burfict’s return will elevate the unit’s level of play. Couple that with a hobbled Ben Roethlisberger, and the recipe is there for a 7-0 start.
The message will be received loud and clear.
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