The Bengals now prepare to face the Houston Texans on the road in a test of their offense. Burrow has been the center of attention on the injury front after experiencing back tightness following the opener. He did not throw during the open portion of Wednesday’s practice, raising questions about his availability.
Burrow addressed the issue and reinforced his plan to play. He said he expected to be in for Week 2, while Cincinnati continued to monitor his back throughout the week. The latest practice updates provided further context on his status.
Joe Burrow expected to play against Houston Texans
Burrow is expected to suit up for the Bengals against the Texans despite dealing with back tightness. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided the latest update, noting the quarterback’s situation remains one to monitor but without indications that he will miss Sunday’s game.
The Bengals listed Burrow as a limited participant in both Wednesday and Thursday’s practices. The official injury report designates the issue as a back injury but does not currently assign a game status, leaving room for further evaluation before Sunday.
Burrow has been clear about his plans. After Wednesday’s practice, the quarterback stated he expected to play against Houston and dismissed the idea of sitting out for precautionary reasons. His comments offered the first strong signal that the injury would not keep him from Week 2.
Joe Burrow’s back injury remains something to monitor
The injury emerged after Cincinnati’s season-opening win over Tampa Bay. Burrow said he could not identify a single play that caused the discomfort, though he took a significant hit while scrambling during the game. He did not exit the contest and continued playing through the second half.
The Bengals will need to manage the situation carefully against the Houston Texans. Burrow’s limited practice participation means Cincinnati must account for the issue during its preparation, even with the quarterback expected to play.
