Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Joe Burrow Returns for Bengals' Thanksgiving Game
Joe Burrow, the star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, is coming back to play in the team's Thanksgiving game against the Baltimore Ravens.
He missed the last nine games because of a bad toe injury he got in Week 2.
The injury was so serious that he had surgery in September.
Even though the Bengals have not been doing well without him, with only one win in nine games, Burrow is ready to play again.
His return is big news for the team, even though they won't make the playoffs this year.
Burrow himself hinted at his return with a fun Instagram post.
The Bengals' win over the Ravens has rekindled some hope, but their 4-8 record makes it unlikely they will make the playoffs.
Joe Burrow is returning to play for the Cincinnati Bengals after missing nine games due to a severe turf toe injury.
He underwent surgery in September and has been practicing fully for over a week.
The Bengals have a 4-8 record in Burrow's absence, with their only win coming against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Burrow's return is confirmed for the Thanksgiving game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Bengals' win over the Ravens has rekindled some hope for the playoffs, but their record makes it unlikely.
- Who
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
- What
- Return from injury for Thanksgiving game
- When
- November 27
- Where
- Against the Baltimore Ravens
- Why
- Recovered from severe turf toe injury
Optimistic View
Realistic View
Playoff Hopes
Optimistic View
The Bengals still have a chance to make the playoffs with a strong finish to the season, especially with Burrow's return.
Realistic View
The Bengals' 4-8 record makes it unlikely they will make the playoffs, despite Burrow's return.
- Player
- Joe Burrow
- Team
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Opponent
- Baltimore Ravens
- Injury
- Severe turf toe
- Games Missed
- 9
- Surgery Date
- September
- Bengals Record Without Burrow
- 1-8
- Return Date
- November 27
- Current Record
- 4-8
- Games Remaining
- 4
