But Taylor said, "We're not there yet," when it came to questions of Burrow's status after the Steelers game.
"Not ready to make that prediction. Truly week to week. There's no reason for us to do that," Taylor said. "We haven't seen him yet out there on the field, and so we'll get through this, this, this first week, and approach next week and see where we've got a conversation.
It's just constant conversation since day one of this whole thing … This is a timeline that we were always on pace for."
Taylor said he thinks Burrow's appearance can give his team a lift on its first day back from the bye.
"He's one of the best players in the world, and so anytime that player comes back, and players have seen how hard he's been working behind the scenes with the trainers and strength coaches and all that kind of stuff," Taylor said, "I think it's exciting when you see a guy who's put so much into coming back."
### **Slants and Screens**
Taylor said defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip), is doubtful for Sunday …
Flacco didn't work as he recovers from throwing for a career-best 470 yards against the Bears Nov. 2 with an injured AC joint, but Taylor said Flacco told him it felt OK and that they'll make plans to manage this week's practice load …