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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Could return late in season
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that he hasn't shut the door on Burrow (toe) returning this season, ESPN.com's Ben Baby reports.
Analysis: Multiple reports have suggested a recovery timeline of around three months once Burrow undergoes surgery to address his toe injury. If accurate, that would make him unlikely to play until the very end of the regular season, if at all. Taylor, however, said he's ruling Burrow out only for the next four weeks -- the required minimum for the QB's stint on injured reserve. Jake Browning will take over as Cincinnati's starting QB in the meantime. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Officially moved to IR
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 1:24 PM
The Bengals placed Burrow (toe) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Burrow's move to IR was fully expected after Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that the quarterback would require surgery to address a turf toe injury, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. The Bengals have yet to settle on a date for Burrow's surgery, but once the procedure is performed, the 28-year-old is expected to face a recovery timeline of a minimum of three months. With Burrow on track to remain out until around at least mid-December, the Bengals will turn the offense over to backup Jake Browning beginning with Sunday's game in Minnesota. The Bengals signed Brett Rypien off their practice squad Tuesday to step in as Browning's understudy. |
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Brett Rypien Brett Rypien Promoted from practice squad
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 10:37 AM
The Bengals signed Rypien off their practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: With Joe Burrow set to undergo surgery to address a Grade 3 turf toe injury and likely to remain out for at least three months, the Bengals will add Rypien to the roster to serve as the top backup to new starter Jake Browning. Rypien is on track to be active for Sunday's game in Minnesota, but his performance in practice over the ensuing weeks could determine whether he sticks around in the No. 2 role for the entirety of Burrow's absence. The Bengals added Mike White and Sean Clifford to their practice squad Tuesday, and either could eventually challenge Rypien for the top backup gig once they get up to speed with the playbook. |
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Jake Browning Jake Browning Looks set for significant run
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 2:09 PM
Browning appears set to take over as Cincinnati's starting quarterback for at least several weeks, with Joe Burrow (toe) slated to undergo surgery and expected to be facing a three-month recovery timetable, ESPN reports.
Analysis: Browning played admirably in relief of Burrow during Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars, completing 21 of 32 pass attempts for 241 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw three interceptions and rushed in for a game-winning one-yard touchdown on his only carry. The presence of standout WR duo Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will assist Browning's efforts to produce while stepping up as Cincinnati's starter under center, beginning Week 3 against the Vikings, who may be without J.J. McCarthy (ankle). The Bengals currently have Brett Rypien on the practice squad but figure to add additional quarterback depth in the near future, so while Browning may face additional competition soon, he now becomes a priority add in fantasy formats that allow multiple signal-callers to be started. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Set for surgery
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 1:39 PM
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that Burrow (toe) will require surgery, though he declined to provide details on an expected recovery timeline for the star quarterback, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic and Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Burrow reportedly suffered a turf toe injury during Sunday's win over the Jaguars and is facing a minimum recovery timetable of three months if he undergoes surgery, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, which could allow him to return in mid-December. The team hasn't yet confirmed either the severity of Burrow's injury or the possibility of him potentially returning this season, according to Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News. Jake Browning will take over under center as long as Burrow is sidelined, priming him to start on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, and the Bengals seem like strong candidates to pursue additional depth at the quarterback position. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Needs toe surgery, per report
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 7:45 AM
Burrow will reportedly need toe surgery, which would sideline him for a minimum of three months, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Analysis: Confirmation is still pending from the Bengals, but it looks like Burrow will miss extended time, which sets the stage for Jake Browning to handle the team's QB duties into December. Brett Rypien is currently on Cincinnati's practice squad, but the team could look elsewhere for signal-caller depth to back up Browning, per Schefter. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Could face three-month absence
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:31 PM
Burrow is feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury, which would require surgery and a recovery period of at least three months, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.
Analysis: Burrow exited Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars in the second quarter due to the injury. The star quarterback is still evaluating his options, per Rapoport, but Burrow is likely to face a multi-week absence even if he finds a non-surgical treatment option. Jake Browning produced three total touchdowns after Burrow's injury and would be in line to take over as Cincinnati's starter in Burrow's absence. Browning went 4-3 when Burrow missed the final seven games of the 2023 season due to a torn ligament in his wrist. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Falls short of productive game
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:26 PM
Gesicki has three catches for just 18 yards in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. He was tackled inside the one-yard line on the Bengals' final drive.
Analysis: The addition of Noah Fant has cut into Gesicki's production, as has the emergence of other red zone targets like Mitchell Tinsley, who scored on his one target on Sunday. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Shared tight end duties
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:13 PM
Fant had three catches for 28 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Through two games, Fant and Mike Gesicki seem to be sharing the tight end pass-catching duties fairly evenly, and are frequently on the field at the same time. |
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Mitchell Tinsley Mitchell Tinsley Acrobatic touchdown catch
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:09 PM
Tinsley caught his lone target in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, making a tumbling one-handed touchdown catch on which he was able to drag his right shin down in order to stay in bounds.
Analysis: Tinsley earned his roster spot in training camp and the preseason with similar efforts and justified the team's decision to carry him on the active roster with this catch. He's still just fourth on the depth chart and thus not bankable for fantasy, but it was a huge result for the Bengals. |
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Andrei Iosivas Andrei Iosivas Draws huge penalty
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:06 PM
Iosivas caught one pass for 12 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over the Jaguars but drew a critical pass-interference penalty on Travis Hunter to extend the Bengals' game-winning drive on a 4th-and-5 play.
Analysis: Iosivas was more involved this week than in Week 1, but it's still been a battle for him to find the field, particularly with the Bengals running more plays with two tight ends on the field. |
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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Limited to kick-return duties
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:55 PM
Perine didn't have any carries or targets on offense but had six kick returns for a combined 154 yards, with a long of 37 yards, in Sunday's 31-27 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: As was the case with Joe Mixon in his prime, the Bengals are going with a "bellcow" running back approach with Chase Brown, leaving very little room for Perine or Tahj Brooks to contribute. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow May have turf toe
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:40 PM
Burrow is believed to have suffered a turf toe injury during Sunday's 31-27 win against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: When Burrow took his second sack of the game in the second quarter, he remained on the turf while grabbing at his left foot and needed assistance from trainers to leave the field. He eventually was ruled out, ceding QB duties to backup Jake Browning, who ended up completing 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions while scoring a rushing TD from one yard out. Afterward, coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that he didn't have the necessary information to provide an update on Burrow's health, but he eventually was seen with a walking boot on his left foot and using one crutch in the locker room, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. If a diagnosis of turf toe is confirmed, Burrow likely would be in line for a handful of absences, starting with next Sunday's contest at Minnesota. |
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Jake Browning Jake Browning Mixed results in comeback win
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:38 PM
Browning replaced an injured Joe Burrow (toe) in Sunday's comeback win over the Jaguars. He completed 21 passes on 32 attempts for 241 yards and two touchdowns and ran for the game-winning touchdown. He also threw three interceptions.
Analysis: Browning's interceptions were pretty rough, especially on the latter two throws. The Bengals will need him to tighten it up going forward as the schedule appears to be tougher. Burrow has torn toe ligaments and could be out several weeks, so the burden will likely fall to Browning in the near term. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Tallies 42-yard touchdown
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 5:07 PM
Higgins recorded three catches on eight targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Higgins bounced back from a poor Week 1 performance, thanks primarily to a long 42-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. That pass was delivered by Jake Browning after Joe Burrow departed with a toe injury, and it was Higgins' only catch on five targets that he was able to haul in from Browning. If Burrow is set to miss additional time, Higgins could become a boom or bust fantasy option with Ja'Marr Chase continuing to dominate targets in the Cincinnati offense. |
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Chase Brown Chase Brown Inefficient again
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 4:28 PM
Brown recorded 16 rushes for 47 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars. He added two receptions on three targets for 18 yards.
Analysis: Brown was the only Bengals running back to record a carry for the second straight game to begin the season. However, he was also extremely inefficient once again, averaging only 2.9 yards per attempt with a long of just 11 yards. This performance was a bit more justifiable, as Jake Browning entered the game halfway through the second quarter after Joe Burrow (toe) was sidelined, allowing the Jaguars to focus on short areas of the field defensively. The Bengals don't have strong alternatives to Brown for carries, but he now has only 90 rushing yards on 37 attempts across the first two games of the campaign. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Huge performance in win
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 4:11 PM
Chase recorded 14 receptions on 16 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Chase struggled in Week 1 against the Browns along with the rest of the Bengals' offense. However, he bounced back in a big way in Week 2, doubling up Tee Higgins in targets while accounting for over half of the team's yards through the air. His touchdown came from four yards away early in the first quarter, and he then tacked on receptions of 25, 16, 14 and 13 yards. Even more impressive was that the majority of Chase's production came with Jake Browning under center after Joe Burrow departed in the second quarter with an apparent toe injury. If Burrow is sidelined for an extended period, Chase's production would likely dip, but his talent and role will keep him locked in as a top option at wide receiver. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Seen with walking boot after game
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 4:01 PM
Burrow, who injured his toe during Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars, was seen afterward with a walking boot on his left foot and using crutches as he exited the Bengals' locker room, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While coach Zac Taylor told Baby that he didn't have an immediate update on Burrow, given the quarterback was unable to return after his second-quarter exit and the description of how he was getting around after the game, Burrow's Week 3 status is cloudy. If Burrow ends up missing next Sunday's game against the Vikings, or time beyond that, Jake Browning -- who threw for 241 yards with two TDs and three picks versus the Jaguars -- would be in line to start in his place. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Won't return to Sunday's game
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 2:31 PM
Burrow (toe) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, Burrow sustained his toe injury when he was sacked with 8:36 left in the second quarter of Sunday's contest. The quarterback, who walked off the field with the assistance of trainers, subsequently underwent an MRI, per Joe Danneman of FOX19 before being ruled out. Burrow's status now will need to be closely monitored ahead of next weekend's tilt against the Vikings, with Jake Browning next in line for the Bengals' QB snaps, and Brett Rypien currently a member of the team's practice squad. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Injures toe Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:45 PM
Burrow was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a left toe injury.
Analysis: Following Burrow's exit from the contest, Jake Browning took over at QB for the Bengals. The Bengals subsequently announced that Burrow's return to the game is questionable. |
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