Cincinnati Bengals fans received some encouraging news regarding Joe Burrow. The star NFL quarterback revealed that he is dealing with back tightness following Cincinnati’s Week 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The good news here is that he expects to be on the field Sunday when the Bengals travel to Houston to face the Texans.
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Burrow dealing with back tightness
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks the sideline in the second quarter of the NFL Preseason game between the
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9). Credit: USA TODAY Network.
Burrow was limited during Wednesday’s practice and didn’t do much throwing during the portion of practice open to the media. He later explained that he began feeling the discomfort sometime after Sunday’s game and couldn’t pinpoint a specific play that caused it.
The good news is that Burrow described the issue as normal postgame soreness and said he feels good. He also doesn’t believe the injury will prevent him from playing against Houston.
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When asked about potentially sitting out Sunday’s game as a precaution, Burrow dismissed the idea as “ridiculous.”
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Bengals expect their quarterback to play
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) yells out instructions to his teammates during home opener against the Tampa Bay
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) yells out instructions to his teammates during home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on September 13, 2026. The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 27-33. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The Bengals currently have no indication that Burrow is in danger of missing Week 2. He said he may not know whether he’ll be able to practice fully for the remainder of the week, but he believes mental reps and walkthroughs will be enough to prepare him for Sunday.
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Burrow enters the matchup after completing 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Cincinnati’s 33-27 Week 1 victory over Tampa Bay.
The matchup against Houston won’t be easy. The Texans have elite pass rushers in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, making Burrow’s health particularly important heading into Sunday.
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