QB Joe Burrow, CIN (1 Viewer)

[eighsse2]

If the Bengals lose Sunday they will be 3-8 with a god awful defense and pretty much out of the playoff picture

Burrow is not 100% right now, the Bengals should be getting a top 5 pick in the draft
There is zero reason to play Burrow except he wants to play, which is not in the best interest of the franchise and it's future

Would be dumb to play Burrow at this point but the Bengals are dumb

Do you sit all the starters then?

No. Just maybe the most important guy to your franchise who is at an elevated risk of reinjury.

Why do the Chiefs ever sit Mahomes in the last week of the regular season?

Sitting last week is a lot different than sitting 1/3 of the season. Why dont all QBs sit out when their teams are out of it with 1/3 of season left.

Because not all franchise QBs are coming back from a significant injury with an increased risk of reinjury.

At the end of day idc what the Bengals do but there is a valid and logical argument to not running him out there once they admit their season is over.

If he is not considered recovered and they bring him back at 3-8, I agree. If the docs say he's good, different story.

 

[Insein]

Joe Burrow to start in Week 13

https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1993017394399469767?t=nvggL5O90WTJBb7ybsuhEw&s=19

 

[RaidersAreOne]

TNF game vs. the Ravens. Are people starting him or waiting to see how he does for a week before committing?

 

[eighsse2]

Joe Burrow to start in Week 13

https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1993017394399469767?t=nvggL5O90WTJBb7ybsuhEw&s=19

"From Andy Dufresne to Eminem to Tucker Carlson: The Joe Burrow's Hair Story"

 

[EWV1]

TNF game vs. the Ravens. Are people starting him or waiting to see how he does for a week before committing?

Even with Higgins out, probably going Burrow (over D Jones vs HOU).

 

[kyoun1e]

TNF game vs. the Ravens. Are people starting him or waiting to see how he does for a week before committing?

Will be deciding between him and Darnold as QB2 in superflex.

 

[bluemanfoo]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

 

[bluemanfoo]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

 

[[icon]]

Making the call between Burrow and

Dak (vs KC)
Purdy (@ Cle) - (Must Win for BYE)

Leaning toward keeping him in the bench this week in both.

 

[the moops]

TNF game vs. the Ravens. Are people starting him or waiting to see how he does for a week before committing?

Definitely starting for me. And I don’t say that because the only other QB on my roster is whatever the guys name is who
is currently starting for the Texans.

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Why wouldn't he? Players play. He must be itching to get back out there.

 

[bluemanfoo]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Why wouldn't he? Players play. He must be itching to get back out there.

I will totally concede it's uncommon to state Zac Taylor is trying to save his job by letting Burrow play. However, It's not "off the wall" to question why Burrow is playing with a plate in his foot, behind a bad offensive line, given his injury history, and given the Bengals' extremely low odds of making the playoffs. Many analysts, pundits, fans, and media have wondered the same.

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Why wouldn't he? Players play. He must be itching to get back out there.

I will totally concede it's uncommon to state Zac Taylor is trying to save his job by letting Burrow play. However, It's not "off the wall" to question why Burrow is playing with a plate in his foot, behind a bad offensive line, given his injury history, and given the Bengals' extremely low odds of making the playoffs. Many analysts, pundits, fans, and media have wondered the same.

I understand the concept of "shutting players down for the year"... but I can't really recall (off the top of my head) when it has actually happened. Six games left. That's a lot of football.

 

[bluemanfoo]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Why wouldn't he? Players play. He must be itching to get back out there.

I will totally concede it's uncommon to state Zac Taylor is trying to save his job by letting Burrow play. However, It's not "off the wall" to question why Burrow is playing with a plate in his foot, behind a bad offensive line, given his injury history, and given the Bengals' extremely low odds of making the playoffs. Many analysts, pundits, fans, and media have wondered the same.

I understand the concept of "shutting players down for the year"... but I can't really recall (off the top of my head) when it has actually happened. Six games left. That's a lot of football.

Tbh, I can't recall a franchise QB being shut down for the year when he was medically cleared. But I also can't recall a QB that was this vital to a team's success, that had this significant of an injury history, playing in meaningless games, while possibly risking re-injury (but I'm not a doctor.) Can you?

 

[kyoun1e]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Burrow start the next two games, but if they get clobbered and he's getting beat up they may pull the plug at that point "to take a look at other players."

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

Eh. I could be wrong, and Zac Taylor wouldn't openly admit to it even if I was right. But I'm very curious to see if Burrow starts if/when the Bengals are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Why wouldn't he? Players play. He must be itching to get back out there.

I will totally concede it's uncommon to state Zac Taylor is trying to save his job by letting Burrow play. However, It's not "off the wall" to question why Burrow is playing with a plate in his foot, behind a bad offensive line, given his injury history, and given the Bengals' extremely low odds of making the playoffs. Many analysts, pundits, fans, and media have wondered the same.

I understand the concept of "shutting players down for the year"... but I can't really recall (off the top of my head) when it has actually happened. Six games left. That's a lot of football.

Tbh, I can't recall a franchise QB being shut down for the year when he was medically cleared. But I also can't recall a QB that was this vital to a team's success, that had this significant of an injury history, playing in meaningless games, while possibly risking re-injury (but I'm not a doctor.) Can you?

Honestly, I think the Bengals can win this division. It's a long shot, but the Ravens will probably need 30-35 points to beat them... and don't think they have it in them. Lamar looks really limited. Same for the Steelers.

As I said, six games is a lot of football.

 

[MAC_32]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

He's not healthy and shouldn't be playing.

 

[Faust]

Joe Burrow on return to 3-8 Bengals: Not sitting if healthy

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

He's not healthy and shouldn't be playing.

Thanks Doc. Guess I'm trotting Flacco out there on Thanksgiving.

 

[MAC_32]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

He's not healthy and shouldn't be playing.

Thanks Doc. Guess I'm trotting Flacco out there on Thanksgiving.

Of course you're not. That doesn't change his health status. The recovery timeline for this injury is 3-4 months. It's been closer to 2 months than 3. He's not healthy. He's out there because an injured Joe Burrow gives Zac Taylor a better chance to keep his job than an injured Joe Flacco.

 

[Dizzy]

Let's be real. Zac Taylor is letting Burrow play, even though it's almost certainly a lost season, because Taylor is coaching the rest of the season to keep his job.

And here I thought Burrow was playing because he was healthy and his job title is: Starting QB, CIN Bengals.

He's not healthy and shouldn't be playing.

Thanks Doc. Guess I'm trotting Flacco out there on Thanksgiving.

Of course you're not. That doesn't change his health status. The recovery timeline for this injury is 3-4 months. It's been closer to 2 months than 3. He's not healthy. He's out there because an injured Joe Burrow gives Zac Taylor a better chance to keep his job than an injured Joe Flacco.

Guess we'll see.

Kind of remember the word was that he would be back around this time when he first got injured... and here he comes. Healthy enough.

 

[Mister CIA]

Making the call between Burrow and

Dak (vs KC)
Purdy (@ Cle) - (Must Win for BYE)

Leaning toward keeping him in the bench this week in both.

I'm starting Dak over Joe; I'm not so sure between Joe and his replacements, Dart and Purdy, in another league.

 

[jtd13]

TNF game vs. the Ravens. Are people starting him or waiting to see how he does for a week before committing?

Even with Higgins out, probably going Burrow (over D Jones vs HOU).

Im leaning Burrow over Brissett and Jones. Burrow vs Brisset is close, but not so much Jones in that matchup, with him being underwhelming over the last month.

 

[pmark]

If you have Burrow then you play him in most cases. You drafted him high for a reason and it wasn't to wait and see.

 

[JohnnyU]

If you have Burrow then you play him in most cases. You drafted him high for a reason and it wasn't to wait and see.

While I agree for the most part, I'll play Stafford over him. Just one example of two where I won't play Burrow and I only have two shares.. The other one being Josh Allen.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Clarity matters.

We get this wrong too sometimes.

Shared with me by our @Maurile Tremblay

The news blurb headline read: "Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he’s not going to play in Week 13 and beyond “scared” of further injuries."

What it's actually saying is that Bengals QB Joe Burrow IS going to play in Week 13, and he's NOT beyond scared of further injuries.

 

[Faust]

ESPN Insights
Joe Burrow just had his sixth career game with 45+ Pass Attempts, 2 Pass TD and 0 INT

Most by any QB since Burrow entered the NFL in 2020

https://x.com/espninsights/status/1994277958597345745?s=61

 

[Faust]

Bengals' Joe Burrow has 2 TDs in 1st game since September

 

[King of the Jungle]

Great to see him back on the field again. Hopefully he can remain healthy going forward, football is better when he is out there competing.

 

[Dizzy]

Great to see him back on the field again. Hopefully he can remain healthy going forward, football is better when he is out there competing.

I thought he looked great considering how long he'd been off and w/o Tee Higgins.

He was moving better than Lamar in the "Toe Bowl"

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Drafted him in one league, gets hurt, screws me over badly. everything says out for season or may be able to come back at the end of season if lucky
I drop him.....out of no where starts to practice, he gets picked up by team with higher free agent position and I get screwed by him

I got lucky and have had Stafford but still am starting to despise Burrow, part of me hopes he gets reinjured for screwing me
Now will have to probably face him in playoffs and am sure he will knock me out

I drafted him two years ago when he also got hurt and went out for the season, screwed me over then also

The vibe of this board, 25+ years in the making, is, among other things, at least two things. One, don't root for players to get hurt. The fact that you're doing so out of vengeance is a particular and lame kind of petty. And by the way, everything did NOT say "out for the season" and back if lucky. Is he ahead of schedule? Yes, but most media I read was along the lines of try to play .500 ball and see if Joe can win a few at the end to get them in the playoffs.

Two, few around here GAF about your team. Few care when you drafted him, who you have as a backup, and whether an opponent will play him against you.

I'm guessing you're young, maybe born before this board was formed. That's all good. Welcome. Now stop whining and figure out Plan B.

 

[eighsse2]

Clarity matters.

We get this wrong too sometimes.

Shared with me by our @Maurile Tremblay

The news blurb headline read: "Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he’s not going to play in Week 13 and beyond “scared” of further injuries."

What it's actually saying is that Bengals QB Joe Burrow IS going to play in Week 13, and he's NOT beyond scared of further injuries.

Isn't it saying "He's not going to be scared of further injuries, while playing in Week 13 and beyond"? Very troublesome grammar, haha. Like if I said "I'm not gonna go on that flight all worried about the inexperience of the pilot." The only thing stated is a way that I'm not going. But the implication is that I am going, just not that way.

I know that's basically how you clarified it but you have "beyond" in with the "scared" clause, and I'm pretty sure it's referring to the timeframe.

 

[TampaMike19]

Must start ROS