Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots: Joe Burrow to miss Sunday NFL game, Joe Flacco starts. What happened to Bengals Quarterback?

Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow will not play on Sunday against the New England Patriots, the Bengals announced on Saturday. Burrow, who had surgery for turf toe on September 19, practiced with the team the past three days, and coach Zac Taylor said he had a decision to make about the veteran's readiness for the visiting Patriots (9-2).

Now, the Bengals (3-7) are shifting gears, hoping he will be able to play against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's primetime game on Thanksgiving.

Instead, veteran Joe Flacco, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, will start his sixth straight game. He sustained the injury in the October 26 loss to the New York Jets.


Burrow played the first two games of the regular season and landed on injured reserve on September 16.

"Everything is moving in a great position," Taylor said Friday. "Now we just have to make a decision. You play a game Sunday, you play a game Thursday, you got to factor in all that stuff. He has tried to put himself in a position to be ready to go."

The Bengals started his 21-day window for practice availability on November 10, but Burrow had to be added to the active roster by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to be eligible for Sunday's game versus New England.

28-year-old Burrow has played in 71 career games and has a 40-30-1 record. In his sixth NFL season, Burrow has completed 68.5 per cent of his passes for 19,190 yards with 142 touchdowns and 46 interceptions.

He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and has twice been named Comeback Player of the Year after his return from serious injuries that ended his 2020 and 2023 seasons.

FAQs

Q1. What is age of Joe Burrow?

A1. Joe Burrow is 28-year-old.

Q2. Will Joe Flacco play against New England Patriots?

A2. Yes, Joe Flacco will feature in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots NFL game.