The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes took a major hit on Thursday night when quarterback Joe Burrow injury his wrist in a 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Burrow left the game in the second quarter after he was hit on a pass attempt. He was initially listed as questionable to return, but he was downgraded to out later in the game.

After the game, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Burrow sprained his wrist and that he would be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury. Taylor did not say how long Burrow would be expected to miss, but he did say that the Bengals would be preparing for the possibility of playing without him.

The loss of Burrow is a major blow to the Bengals, who are now 5-5 on the season. Burrow has been one of the bright spots for the Bengals this season, and he is considered to be one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL.

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Impact of Joe Burrow’s Injury

Without Burrow, the Bengals will be forced to start backup quarterback Jake Browning. Browning has only appeared in one game in his career and has thrown for just 23 yards.

The Bengals’ playoff chances have taken a significant hit with Burrow’s injury. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Bengals’ playoff chances have dropped from 77% to 46% with Burrow out.

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Can the Bengals save their season?

Despite the loss of Burrow, the Bengals are still in the playoff hunt. They are just one game behind the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North, and they have a favorable schedule down the stretch.

In order to save their season, the Bengals will need to win their remaining games without Burrow. This will be a tall task, but it is not impossible. The Bengals have a talented roster, and they have been playing well as of late.

If the Bengals can win their remaining games without Burrow, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs. However, if they lose any more games, their playoff hopes will be all but over.

What the Future Holds for the Bengals

Despite the Joe Burrow injury, the Bengals are still in the playoff hunt. They are just one game behind the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North and have a favorable schedule down the stretch. However, without Burrow, their playoff chances have taken a major hit.

The Bengals will need to find a way to win their remaining games without Burrow if they want to make the playoffs. This will be a tall task, but it is not impossible. The Bengals have a talented roster and have been playing well as of late. If they can find a way to win their remaining games, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs.

Only time will tell what the future holds for the Bengals. However, one thing is for sure: Their playoff hopes have taken a major hit with the loss of Joe Burrow.

The Bengals’ Playoff Chances Plummet

With Burrow out, the Bengals’ playoff chances have taken a significant hit. ESPN’s Football Power Index now gives the Bengals just a 46% chance of making the playoffs, down from 77% with Burrow in the lineup.

The Bengals are now one game back of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North and face a difficult schedule down the stretch.

The Bengals will need to win their remaining games without Burrow if they want to make the playoffs. This will be a tall task, but it is not impossible.

The Bengals have a talented roster and have been playing well as of late. If they can find a way to win their remaining games, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs.

Conclusion

The Joe Burrow injury is a major setback for the Cincinnati Bengals, but it is not a death sentence. The Bengals still have a chance to save their season, but they will need to play well without their star quarterback.

Only time will tell what the future holds for the Bengals, but one thing is for sure: Their playoff hopes have taken a major hit.

Shahzad

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