The Bengals are going to be without run-stuffing defensive tackle Domata Peko for several weeks. After originally spraining one knee back on October 18th, Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko played through the injury, before spraining the MCL on his other knee on November 22nd. Peko continued to play, but was eventually forced out of the team's Week 13 win over the Lions. Peko underwent arthroscopic surgery on his second injured knee on Monday, and will likely be out several weeks, according to Bengals.com.
Bengals DT Peko Out Several Weeks After Undergoing Surgery
SBN’s Cincy Jungle highlights a report that the Bengals hope to have Peko back for their January 3rd regular-season finale against the Jets, which would give him time to get in some reps before the playoffs.
Losing Peko for an extended period of time would be a blow to a Bengals defense that has been dominating as of late. The surprising 9-3 Bengals have in large part reinvented themselves this year as a tough defensive and running team, en route to sweeping their AFC North games this season. They can clinch a playoff spot this week with either a win or a loss by both the Ravens and Steelers.
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