The Cincinnati Bengals got big news this week.
They started Joe Burrow’s 21-day window for return from Injured Reserve. The timeline was a bit ahead of schedule for Cincy’s superstar QB.
That immediately got fans wondering when Burrow will actually be back. Would he play in Week 11 against the Steelers, the first possible game back?
Or will it still be Joe Flacco until the younger Joe is ready?
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Is Joe Burrow playing in Week 11?
No, Joe Burrow will not be reactivated from IR to play in Week 11.
He’s still got a couple weeks left on that 21-day activation window.
The Bengals announced officially on Friday that Burrow would remain out this week.
Burrow is working his way back from surgery he had for turf toe. The initial timelines mostly speculated on a return after Thanksgiving.
But now, Burrow seems like he may return on Thanksgiving, when the Bengals play the night game on Thursday, Nov. 27 in Week 13 against the Ravens.
He could also beat that timeline and get back out there in Week 12 against the Patriots.
