The Cincinnati Bengals have been dealing with quarterback issues most of the season, thanks to the fact that Joe Burrow got turf toe and was injured in the second game of the season. The case of turf toe forced the Bengals to put Burrow on Injured Reserve. They followed their 2-0 start with Burrow with a 1-7 record since his injury.
However, he has since been activated, and his practice window has been opened.
This week, the Bengals are playing the Patriots, and after Burrow was a limited practice participant last week before the Steelers game, he has been a full participant in two straight practices.
It is worth noting that head coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals have not confirmed whether Burrow will play this weekend. Still, based on the injury report and the fact that he has been listed as a full participant, it should help Bengals fans get excited to see him come back for the homestretch of the NFL season.
The former LSU all-time great quarterback would be an instant boost for the Bengals and could help them cling to their small postseason hopes.
Burrow is a difference-maker and has been throughout his football career. He helped LSU reach heights the program had never seen in 2019, winning the Heisman Trophy and leading LSU to the national title. The Tigers won a program-record 15 games and capped their fourth-ever unbeaten season.
When healthy, he has been a top-5 quarterback in the NFL. The Bengals are currently a 6-point underdog (via BetMGM) against the 9-2 Patriots in Week 12. That game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Jake Faigus