Zac Taylor's lone injury update following Bengals' win over Browns means an obvious lineup change has to be made official

That got a co-sign from Taylor.

"That was his second time in full pads," Taylor said. "Thursday's practice, Sunday's game. That's difficult, you know? The above-the-neck stuff, he's got. The experience, he's got. He obviously did a great job staying in shape where he was ready to go, and I thought did a great job getting through the game."

For Risner to be thrown into the fire against one of the best defensive fronts the Bengals will face all season was a tall task for him to come out standing. It's more than enough evidence for him to take the reins at the position while Patrick misses the next couple games based on Taylor's estimate.

Risner's competition for the job could've played instead of him. Cody Ford and rookie Jalen Rivers were both active Sunday and able to enter the game at a position they've repped in practice, but it was Risner who got the call. That alone signals who will be preparing to start this coming Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Taylor speaks to the media next on Wednesday, which is when the team returns to practice. An announcement should be made that day, and barring an unexpected development, Risner will be back with the starters.