Will Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow make his long-awaited return ahead of anticipated?
On Nov. 10, the Bengals opened the 21-day observe window for Burrow, who hasn’t performed since Week 2 due to turf toe in his left foot. The QB, nevertheless, appears to be recovering sooner than anticipated.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has reported Cincinnati listed Burrow as a full participant throughout Wednesday’s observe. Backup QB Joe Flacco, in the meantime, was listed as restricted attributable to a proper shoulder damage. Which will pave the way in which for the star QB’s return in a Week 12 house recreation in opposition to the 9-2 New England Patriots.
What did Bengals HC Zac Taylor say about Joe Burrow?
Burrow’s preliminary plan was to return in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. Taylor hinted that it could change.
“You may actually get a number of work in with Joe Burrow in the present day, as a result of Flacco’s not practising,” the coach told the media earlier than observe. “As a result of the plan has been to get [Burrow] to 11-on-11. So it really works effectively, to the place you are not attempting to stability a man who’s gonna observe on a Wednesday. Joe Flacco hasn’t completed that … So we’ll get by in the present day. Get Joe began 11-on-11, see the way it goes.”
Taylor added that Flacco will observe on Thursday, and the Bengals need to see how Burrow handles full crew work earlier than reinserting him into the lineup. Each time the two-time Professional Bowler returns, it ought to reinvigorate the struggling Bengals.
Cincinnati (3-7) is third within the AFC North and has misplaced three straight video games. Flacco’s play has slumped throughout this stretch. The 40-year-old veteran has tossed seven landing passes and three interceptions however posted a below-average 49.1 QBR.
Before acquiring Flacco in a commerce with the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7, the Bengals began QB Jake Browning to switch Burrow. The previous Washington star went 0-3 as a starter.
In two begins this season, Burrow has gone 2-0 however thrown simply two TDs. He is coming off a profession 12 months in 2024, which downplays considerations concerning the gradual begin.
In 17 video games final season, he led the league in TD passes (43) and passing yards (4,918) and completed third in QBR (72.1). For his efforts, the 28-year-old QB gained Comeback Participant of the Yr for a second time.
Final season, the Bengals began 4-8 however gained their final 5 video games, narrowly lacking the playoffs. If Burrow returns in Week 12, maybe that can spur one other late-season run for Cincinnati, which it must keep away from lacking the postseason for a 3rd straight season.
