Final Injury Report for Titans-Bengals: Will Carnell Tate, Tyjae Spears Play?

The Tennessee Titans may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Nov 1, 2026

The Tennessee Titans may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The Tennessee Titans are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 8 AFC matchup.

Tennessee enters Sunday’s game with a 1-6 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20)

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In their loss to the Browns, Tony Pollard led the way for the Titans as he recorded 155 total yards and three rushing touchdowns while Cam Ward added 181 passing yards and an interception.

The Titans will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Bengals in a tough road matchup.

Cincinnati enters Sunday’s contest with a 4-2 record after defeating the Baltimore Ravens on the road in dominant fashion in Week 7.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9)

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Joe Burrow led the way for the Bengals in their victory over the Ravens as he ended the game with 292 passing yards and four passing touchdowns while Tee Higgins recorded 148 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Titans Injury Report: Will Carnell Tate, Tyjae Spears Play?

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14)

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The Titans have seven players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver Carnell Tate and running back Tyjae Spears.

Tennessee has ruled out Tate due to a shoulder injury as he will miss his first game of the season.

With Tate sidelined, Elic Ayomanor, Wan’Dale Robinson and Chimere Dike could all be in line for increased roles.

The Titans have also listed wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hip), defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (groin and back), cornerback Jaylon Jones (knee) and linebacker Dorian Mausi (foot) as questionable.

Tennessee running back Tyjae Spears (2)

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Spears has been ruled out due to a knee injury as he will miss his second consecutive contest while punter Tommy Townsend is out with a left knee injury.

Bengals Injury Report

The Bengals have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Cincinnati has listed linebacker Joe Giles-Harris as questionable due to a calf injury while safety Kyle Dugger has been ruled out with a quad injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Titans and Bengals from Paycor Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.