By JOE REEDY

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Browning and the Cincinnati Bengals turned a nightmarish first half — including an injury to Joe Burrow — into a dream finish.

Browning relieved Burrow and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 18 seconds remaining to give the Bengals a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and their first 2-0 start since 2018.

Burrow suffered a left toe injury in the first half and did not return. He left the locker room on crutches and with a boot on his foot, an ominous sign that the Bengals may be without their franchise quarterback for a while.

“It’s a touch of gray on the day. Won the game, very happy for that but I’m sure people are concerned,” center Ted Karras said.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he didn’t have an update on Burro

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