Sam Hubbard

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said it’s “tough, short week” regarding Sam Hubbard being able to play on Thursday against the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact

Hubbard did not play on Sunday and figures to have a tough time returning on a short week on Thursday. Taylor did not make any declarations, but he will have to practice in some form by Tuesday or Wednesday to have a chance.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard is inactive for Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills.

Fantasy Impact

Hubbard will miss another contest for the Bengals due to a calf injury. Cam Sample will continue to play an everydown role with Joseph Assai and the banged-up Trey Hendrickson splitting snaps on the other side. Assai is the preferred IDP option for those who were holding out hope that Hubbard would be active.

Sam Hubbard (calf) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Hubbard sustained his calf injury during Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay. This is a significant blow for the red-hot Bengals, as they were already without another pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson (wrist). Hubbard has recorded 6 1/2 sacks over 14 games this season.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Bengals and DE Sam Hubbard reached agreement on a four-year, $40 million extension.

Fantasy Impact

This is an important signing for the Bengals and their defensive unit. Hubbard will play opposite of Trey Hendrickson, who led all defensive ends in sacks with 13.5 last season. The two will be a force to be reckoned with this coming season.

The Bengals placed DE Sam Hubbard (elbow) on the injured reserve Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Hubbard sustained the elbow injury in Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Ravens. He was expected to miss a week, but will need more time to recover and was placed on the injured reserve. Look for Carlos Dunlap to return to starting lineup with Hubbard sidelined.