Who Should I Start? Charlie Jones or Ryan Flournoy

Sunday, December 22, 11:43 AM

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (leg) and wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) are both inactive again for Week 16 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. This will mark Brown's third straight missed game and sixth overall this season since Week 9. With the 28-year-old out again, expect Cordell Volson to make another start at left tackle while protecting quarterback Joe Burrow's blind side. Jones, meanwhile, has not suited up for the Bengals since Week 8 due to his groin injury. The 26-year-old has played in eight games in his second season in the NFL in 2024 and has caught his only target for a five-yard gain. With Jones out yet again, Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams will handle return duties on special teams. Brown and Jones will try to get ready to return in what could be a pivotal contest in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos.

Saturday, August 16, 11:11 PM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy converted three targets into two receptions for 27 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. One of the older rookies in the NFL last year, Flournoy was a 2024 sixth-round pick who caught 10 passes for 102 yards in his first pro campaign. He's trending toward making the team, but his roster spot is not yet guaranteed. The 25-year-old must continue to impress as training camp and the preseason wrap up. Jalen Brooks, KaVontae Turpin, and Traeshon Holden are some of the receivers near the bottom of the depth chart with whom Flournoy is competing for a roster spot.