NY Times · Dec 6, 2015
N.F.L. Week 13 Scores and Highlights
The Cincinnati Bengals will have to play against the Browns without their top red zone threat. Tyler Eifert, the team’s breakout tight end, was declared inactive for today’s game with a pinched nerve affecting his neck and back.
Eifert, in his third season out of Notre Dame, has become among the game’s best tight ends this season with 46 catches for 522 yards and a league-leading 12 touchdowns, which account for more than half of the 23 touchdowns thrown by Andy Dalton this season.
Replacing Eifert in the starting lineup is Tyler Kroft, who has just 1 catch for 4 yards this season.
Other Notable Inactives:
Darrelle Revis, CB, Jets
Rob Gronkowsi, TE, Patriots
Carlos Hyde, RB, 49ers