The Bengals and Giants are still trading scores, and an Eli Manning pass to Sterling Shepard has given the Giants a 21-20 lead early in the fourth quarter.
The Giants put together an impressive drive late in the second quarter, and since the Bengals were in no hurry to try to answer over the last 80 or so seconds, the Giants hold a 14-10 halftime lead.
Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is inactive, but linebacker Jonathan Casillas will play Monday night after being a late add to the team’s injury report ahead of Monday night’s game vs. the Bengals.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered what is believed to be a punctured lung during Sunday night’s loss to the Seahawks, NFL Network reported Monday.
Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery said in a statement released early Monday evening that he unknowingly took a supplement containing an ingredient that’s banned by the NFL and apologized to the Bears organization and fans for his four-game suspension.
The Panthers placed punter Andy Lee on their injured-reserve list Monday after Lee suffered a hamstring injury that knocked him out of Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs -- and affected the team’s decision making late in that game.
The Saints thought they were going to take the lead late in Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos, but Justin Simmons blocked the PAT kick and Will Parks returned it for two points to break the tie and give the Broncos a 25-23 win.
