Overview
- Burrow reported back tightness after Cincinnati’s Week 1 win and was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday practice, saying the soreness began after the game and felt like normal postgame tightness.
- The quarterback told reporters he expects to play on Sunday and dismissed sitting out as a precaution, saying he will play unless he needs surgery.
- Bengals staff used mental reps and limited on-field work for Burrow on Wednesday and then increased his participation in Thursday’s practice, with teammates saying he "looked good."
- Analysts and reporters warn the situation bears watching because Burrow has missed significant time for past injuries and the Texans bring an elite pass rush that could aggravate a back issue.
- If Burrow is unavailable the Bengals would turn to veteran backup Joe Flacco, and Cincinnati will publish daily injury reports with a final game-status designation and the inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff.