Another week of football is set to commence, but not for Cincinnati.
Bengals fans might notice this week's NFL schedule looks a little light (and they're not wrong). For those hoping to watch Joe Burrow and Co., you'll have to wait another week.
Here's what to know about the Bengals schedule, including when they play next.
When is the Bengals bye week? Do they play Sunday?
Unfortunately for Bengals fans, the team does not play this week.
Their bye week comes after defeating the winless Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Oct. 11. Other NFL teams on their bye week are the Detroit Lions (3-2), Miami Dolphins (0-5) and the Minnesota Vikings (5-0).
When do the Bengals play next? See upcoming opponent
The Bengals return from their bye week to face AFC North rival the Baltimore Ravens in Maryland on Sunday, Oct. 25.
The matchup comes after Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson
sustained an ankle injury during the second half of Baltimore's Week 4 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He was ruled out for the team's "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 11.
As for his return, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said that Jackson's status for Week 6against the Cleveland Browns is unknown. So Bengals fans will have to wait and see if Jackson gears up in Week 7.
"To Lamar's credit, this dude's working his tail off to get back," Minter said. "He's in there all the time. Don't know the specifics of next week, but he'll be doing everything in his power to get back."
Former Bengal-turned-Raven Trey Hendrickson was also ruled out for Sunday night's game. He has not practiced since undergoing surgery for his finger injury during Week 4. It seems unlikely the linebacker will return for the Bengals.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Do the Bengals play this week? See NFL teams on bye during Week 6
