Joe Burrow is ready to practice with the team. The Cincinnati Bengals themselves delivered the good news, clarifying that he will not be able to practice at the same pace as his teammates, who will surely be delighted to see him back on the field.
“QB Joe Burrow will return to practice today in a limited capacity,” the Bengals wrote on X in a post that quickly racked up over 80,000 views and nearly 100 replies, a clear sign that fans are eager for their quarterback to return at any moment.
Ian Rapoport also weighed in on the topic of Burrow’s return, writing on X: “A little under two months after toe surgery, Burrow has his practice window opened, and he’ll be limited. Still on Injured Reserve, he has 21 days to be activated. A December return is real.”
How badly have the Bengals fared without Burrow?
The last time Burrow was available was in Week 2. Since then, the Bengals have won only one game in the last seven weeks, a devastating blow to the team, which currently ranks as the 14th offensive line out of 32 in the league.
Right before their Week 10 bye week, the Bengals lost two consecutive games after previously defeating the Steelers. At least they will have time to reorganize, and the news that Burrow will be available for limited practice could provide a much-needed boost to the players.
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Can Burrow help the Bengals reach the playoffs?
That is a genuinely difficult prospect. As Rapoport indicated, Burrow is likely to return to play in December. Therefore, for him to be able to help his team, they would need to win all their games in November, against the Steelers, Patriots, and Ravens. His potential first game back in December would be against the Bills, making for a very tough schedule ahead.
