For months, Cincinnati Bengals fans have been holding out hope for Joe Burrow's return. Now, in Week 13, those hopes are set to be realized, with the star quarterback expected to make his anticipated return against the rival Baltimore Ravens .

In theory, Burrow's return couldn't come at a more perfect time. The Bengals are undeniably desperate, looking to avoid their fifth straight loss after dropping eight of nine contests since Burrow's exit, and yet the AFC North race is far from over. The Ravens are technically on top at 6-5, but their own signal-caller, Lamar Jackson , hardly looks himself. And the division's second-place squad, the Pittsburgh Steelers , are no firmer thanks to a streaky defense and banged-up Aaron Rodgers .

Yet if the Bengals couldn't even win while Bur

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