... and, of course, the Cincinnati Bengals have a few questions that must be answered.

Will Carson Palmer be ready to go? The third game of the preseason is usually the most significant, with starters playing most, if not all, of the first half. The Bengals will be missing their quarterback on Thursday night when the Rams come to Paul Brown Stadium.

Palmer is still nursing a sprained ankle he suffered in the first preseason game. It appears that the Bengals are just being extra careful with their franchise quarterback. Even with J.T. O'Sullivan being a major upgrade over Ryan Fitzpatrick as Palmer's backup, the fate of the Bengals rides on Palmer's shoulders.

Reports are that Palmer has been throwing and might play ...

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