The sprained ankle Canadian running back Chase Brown sustained against the Denver Broncos on Saturday may not be as serious as initially feared.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Brown's injury is not considered to be major and he has a chance to play Week 18 on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The 24-year-old left the game in the final minutes of the fourth quarter while going down at the one-yard line in an attempt to keep the clock running rather than score a touchdown.
The Bengals eventually scored on a Joe Burrow rush, and the Broncos scored on their ensuing drive, sending the game to overtime.
Brown has enjoyed a breakout sophomore season in 2024, recording 1350 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns. The London, Ont. native was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 draft.
After starting the season 4-8, Cincinnati has won four straight to keep their playoff hopes alive, including its 30-24 win against Denver on Saturday. They need a Week 18 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with help from around the league, if they want to return to the post-season.
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