Joe Burrow gave the Bengals every reason to make significant additions at the trade deadline. It didn't have to be on Tuesday. It could've been last week or last month. That's the biggest issue with Cincinnati's actions—or lack thereof at the trade deadline.

Higgins and Trey Hendrickson appear to be obvious trade chips, but Cincinnati still believes it can succeed this season.

Three starters for the offense were out for the week, and one of the team's star rookies and another key starter on defense went down during the afternoon. Head coach Zac Taylor offered insight on every injury the Bengals have to worry about as they enter a shortened week leading up to "Thursday Night Football" against the Baltimore Ravens.