Jake Browning, backup quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, did a fantastic job of leading his team to an impressive win against the Jacksonville Jaguars after Joe Burrow’s injury over the weekend. Browning was called in to lead the offense after Burrow got injured in the first half of the game.
Browning, who has been with the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2021 NFL season, managed two passing touchdowns and one on the ground. The Bengals eventually won against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final 31-27 score. Browning’s fiancée, Stephanie Niles, shared a video clip of the quarterback walking up to her after the win. Niles also reposted the clip from Browning’s account with an emotional caption.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) take a brief break in the final minutes of game time against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The Bengals move to 2-0 after beating the Jaguars 27-31.
“no seriously i’m crying (eyes filled with tears emoji)”Stephanie Niles captioned her Instagram story.
Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury seems to be a lot more serious than originally thought. The injury is apparently a Grade 3 injury which requires him to undergo surgery. This means that the quarterback will be out of the season for at least three months.
Jake Browning would certainly not have expected to take on so much responsibility for the Jaguars, and that too, so soon. However, the quarterback seems to be completely ready for this new role and decent numbers can be expected from him. Browning and the Bengals will be next taking on the Minnesota Vikings.
Jake Browning Takes Over Reins From Injured Joe Burrow
Jake Browning will be starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals as long as Joe Burrow is out. Burrow suffered a turf toe injury in the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which was caused by a sack. The sack against Burrow caused his big toe to hyperextend and tear its ligaments. The quarterback found it difficult to walk on his own and had to be assisted by two people on either side as he limped to the locker room.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder (4), Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) run together during Cincinnati Bengals Practice in Cincinnati on Aug. 21, 2025.
According to recent reports, Joe Burrow has a Grade 3 toe injury which definitely requires surgery. This means that the starting quarterback will be out of the season for at least three months. Burrow is expected to miss almost half of the season and Browning will have plenty of responsibility in his stead.
Joe Burrow’s absence might also demolish the Bengals playoff hopes. However, if Browning is doing good as he did in his first appearance, there might still be plenty of promise for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Oct 16, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and quarterback Brandon Allen (8) talk to quarterback Jake Browning, center, during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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