CINCINNATI, Ohio — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will have to wait at least one more game before making his return to the field.

According to multiple reports including Dianna Russini and Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic , the Bengals will not activate Burrow off injured reserve (toe) for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

That means Joe Flacco will get the start against New England.

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