The Cincinnati Bengalsâ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Still, with the need to rack up wins, the team is preparing for a tough game against the New England Patriots in Week 12. Now, head coach Zac Taylor gave an update on Joe Burrowâs return to the gridiron after suffering a turf toe injury.
Reports state that Burrow was a full participant in Wednesdayâs practice. Now, speaking to WLW, Taylor said he is going to âtake in all the informationâ regarding who will play vs. the Patriots. As he pointed out, âWell, Iâm not there yet. We will use the time we have and come up with the best decision.â
Hence, Taylor didnât name a starting quarterback for Week 12. Having said so, Joe Flacco didnât practice on Wednesday, which left Burrow with plenty of time to get 11-on-11 drills.
Burrow might be the Bengalsâ last hope
Right now, the Bengals sit at 12th in the AFC with a 3-7 record. Their playoff chances are really slim. In fact, according to the NFL, if they lose to the Patriots, their playoff probability is less than 1%. Still, if they win, itâs only 2%.
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals
The Patriots have the best record in football. They are a very solid team and a very fierce offense. Burrow returning and doing so in grand fashion is the only hope this team has for a miracle to happen.
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The offense will be limited
In the end, even if Burrow comes back, the offense wonât be at full force. All Pro wide receiver JaâMarr Chase wonât be playing this game due to suspension. His act of spitting on Steelersâ Jalen Ramsey will cost his team its best weapon.
Without Chase, the Bengals will have to exploit Tee Higginsâ talents. Still, no Chase is a tough pill to swallow in a must-win game. This season has been another underwhelming one for the Bengals, and who knows if Zac Taylor will be back as head coach next year.
