Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Joe Burrow's Return Uncertain as Bengals Face Patriots
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow might play this Sunday against the Patriots, but his coach hasn't decided yet.
Burrow has been practicing after recovering from a toe injury.
If Burrow can't play, Joe Flacco will start.
The decision might also consider the upcoming game against the Ravens on a short week.
Joe Burrow is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots
Burrow has been practicing in a limited capacity since last week
Coach Zac Taylor has not yet decided if Burrow will start
If Burrow doesn't play, Joe Flacco will start for the Bengals
Burrow's return could be impacted by a short week before the Ravens game
- Who
- Joe Burrow, Bengals quarterback
- What
- Is questionable to play against the Patriots
- When
- Sunday, November 21
- Where
- Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Why
- Due to a toe injury that required surgery
Burrow's Return
Burrow's Absence
Burrow's Health
Burrow's Return
Burrow has been practicing and is a candidate to start.
Burrow's Absence
Burrow's toe injury is still a concern.
Team Performance
Burrow's Return
Burrow's return could boost the Bengals' offense.
Burrow's Absence
Flacco has been managing a shoulder injury and may not play as well as Burrow.
Schedule Impact
Burrow's Return
Burrow's return could be delayed due to the short week before the Ravens game.
Burrow's Absence
Playing Burrow this Sunday could help the Bengals prepare for the Ravens.
- Injury
- Turf toe
- Surgery
- Yes
- Practice since
- Last week
- Next game after Patriots
- Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night