The Cincinnati Bengals ’ Super Bowl hopes were dealt a crushing blow in Week 2 when star quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a devastating injury. Losing him again at this stage feels like déjà vu. Yet the NFL has no sympathy for setbacks. The Bengals must act decisively if they intend to salvage their 2025 season. The question isn’t just how to replace Burrow. It's whether Cincinnati can find a solution bold enough to keep them in contention until their franchise cornerstone returns.
Burrow suffers major turf toe setback
Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars when he was brought down on a sack. He will require toe surgery that is expected to sideline him for a minimum of three months . That means he will potentially miss a signific