Joe Burrow’s Toe Injury Shakes Bengals’ Win Over Jaguars
The Bengals’ home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars took a dramatic turn when quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a toe injury in the first half. Fans at Paycor Stadium saw their star quarterback limp off the field after being sacked in the second quarter. His left cleat appeared to stick in the turf as he was brought down awkwardly by Jaguars defender Arik Armstead, and from that moment, the tone of the game shifted.
Burrow was helped off the field by trainers after briefly trying to walk on his own. He was taken to the medical tent for evaluation before heading to the locker room, unable to put much weight on his injured foot. At first, the Bengals announced that his return was questionable, but by the third quarter, it was made official—he was ruled out for the rest of the game. Viewers even saw him later using a one-legged scooter to move around for further medical tests, including an MRI.
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Up to that point, Burrow had been fairly solid. He completed 7 of 13 passes for 76 yards and connected with Ja’Marr Chase for an early touchdown, giving Cincinnati some early momentum. But when he went down, backup quarterback Jake Browning was called into action with the Bengals trailing 14–7. Despite the setback, Cincinnati managed to push forward, showing resilience in the face of losing their franchise player.
The injury is just the latest in a series of health issues that have plagued Burrow’s career. His rookie season ended early with a torn ACL. In 2023, a wrist injury cut his season short as well. Even in games where he stayed on the field, he has often taken some tough, questionable hits. From facemask grabs that went unpenalized to late hits that drew fines but little comfort, Burrow’s body has taken more than its fair share of punishment in just six seasons.
That’s what makes this moment sting even more for Bengals fans. Burrow isn’t just any quarterback—he led the NFL in passing yards last season, a reminder of how high his ceiling is when healthy. He’s also the emotional leader of this Bengals squad, the player who gives them belief that every game is winnable. Seeing him sidelined yet again brings back uneasy memories of past seasons lost to injury.
For now, the focus shifts to Jake Browning and the rest of the Bengals’ roster, who will have to hold the line while the extent of Burrow’s injury is determined. The Bengals did manage to finish the game strong and secure a win over Jacksonville, moving to 2–0, but the bigger question lingers: how long will they be without their star quarterback?
It was a night where victory came at a cost. The Bengals walked away with the win, but the image of Burrow limping off the field will weigh heavily on Cincinnati until there is clarity on his recovery. Fans can only hope this injury is a minor setback rather than another season-defining blow.
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