WR Chatman might play Sunday

The Bengals are getting healthier.

Wide receiver Antonio Chatman, who hasn’t played and hadn’t practiced all season, completed a full workweek today and could play Sunday against New England, though he remained listed as questionable (50-50 chance of playing).

A Chatman appearance would add another veteran receiver to the lineup in what could be the Bengals’ single biggest advantage heading into the game – their pass offense against the Patriots’ pass defense.

“Yes, there is a chance right now. He’s missed some time, but he stayed up with us mentally. He’s had a good week of practice,” coach Marvin Lewis said of Chatman.

His game: “Speed and quickness, which is why we’ve been cautious with him with this injury; we’ll keep evaluating it and see how he feels tomorrow,” Lewis said. “He’s done more and worked harder and seems to have his speed and quickness.”

OTHER INJURIES: Defensive tackle Sam Adams (knee), for the fourth consecutive game week, returned to practice Friday and will start Sunday. Adams is probable.
Left tackle Levi Jones (ankle) also returned to practice and remained probable.
Tight end Reggie Kelly (foot) was added to the injury report as probable and did not practice.

SACK EXCHANGE: Beat reporters wanted to know if Lewis alarmed by the 11 sacks allowed by the Bengals in three games – just 10 off the 21 allowed all of last season.
“Sacks are not an indication of winning and losing. It never has been in the NFL,” Lewis said. “Sometimes it is the offensive line, sometimes it’s the running back, sometimes it’s the quarterback, sometimes it’s the receiver. Sometimes it’s the defense.
“We’re not doing as good right now (with pass protection). We’ll do better.”