Only two words were enough for Joe Burrow to create a huge buzz around the Cincinnati Bengals game vs. the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football on Thanksgiving.
On an Instagram story, Joe Burrow posted a photo of himself on a mirror with a LeBron Jamesā Cavaliersā shirt saying āHeās back.ā This confirms Burrow has been cleared and will play against the Ravens.
Burrow was close to playing last week. In fact, he was practicing and getting starter reps. In the end, the team chose to not risk him until this week. Burrow has a tough task as the Bengals need many other things.
Burrow is now playing judge in the AFC North
While not mathematically eliminated, the Bengals have less than 1% of chances to get into the playoffs. Cincinnati is 3-8 and right now, the fact of the matter is the team will likely miss the postseason. Hence, whatās next?
The Ravens and the Steelers are in a fierce battle to win the AFC North. And the winner goes to the Playoffs, the other one, likely doesnāt. As divisional rivals, the Bengals now can play judge and spoil their rivalsā chances to go to the playoffs. The Bengals play the Ravens twice in the next three weeks, so Cincy could definitely ruin Baltimoreās chances. Also, the Bengals divided the series with Pittsburgh.
The Bengals need to reestructure the team
Once again, the Bengals will probably miss the playoffs despite having one of the most expensive offenses in the NFL. When you have generational talents like Burrow, wide receivers JaāMarr Chase and Tee Higgins, and a solid running back like Chase Brown, going to the Playoffs is a must.
The Bengals will likely miss the playoffs for a third season in a row, as said above, but consequences can arrive this time. This should really prompt the team to make a change. Now, how big, that remains to be seen. It could go from the head coach all the way to the front office.
