If Humphrey can't go or is significantly limited, Baltimore may have to dedicate an extra defensive back to Ja'Marr Chase regularly. That should create opportunities for Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd, who will already play a substantial role in Cincinnati's game plan.
Because of Higgins' injury, Boyd projects as Burrow's No. 2 target behind Chase. He filled that role against Houston and finished with eight catches and 117 yards. While Boyd did drop a would-be go-ahead touchdown pass late in the game, he still has his quarterback's confidence.
If the Bengals are going to have success moving the ball through the air, they're going to have to rely on more than just Chase. Boyd has only reached 50 receiving yards three times this season, but he's done it twice in the past two games.
Expect Boyd to make it in a row on Thursday.
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