Joe Burrow didn’t hit the practice field like normal on Wednesday, barely throwing and skipping the team stretch, and yeah, everyone in Cincinnati probably had a momentary heart attack. The Bengals star quarterback, a dude who’s seen his share of serious injuries, definitely raised eyebrows. But before the panic could set in, Burrow came out swinging with a defiant message: he’s playing Sunday against the Texans, back tightness be damned!
The Practice Scare That Had Everyone Buzzing
Seriously, reports were flying from practice that Burrow was barely moving. He didn’t even participate in the part of practice open to media, which is a red flag on its own. Pictures even showed him with what looked like a brace on his throwing shoulder during warm-ups. You know the drill, right? When your franchise QB, a three-time Pro Bowler who just went for 254 yards and a touchdown in their 33-27 Week 1 win against the Buccaneers, is looking “very limited,” the whole city holds its breath. It was a proper scare, no doubt.
“No, That’s Ridiculous” – Burrow’s Bold Stance
But hold up! Before the rumor mill could fully explode, some key details emerged. Turns out, Burrow *did* actually throw the ball with Joe Flacco *before* the team even started their stretching. And here’s the kicker: the Bengals didn’t cancel his weekly Wednesday press conference, which is usually the first thing that goes if a serious injury is in play. Burrow faced the music, admitting he’s got some “back tightness” and it’s “normal game-day soreness.” When a reporter dared ask if he might sit out the Texans game as a precaution, his answer was pure fire, three words that tell you everything: “No, that’s ridiculous.” He feels “good,” he said. That’s the kind of confidence you love to see from your leader!
Mental Reps and a Tough Texans Test
So, while he plans to play, don’t expect to see him doing a ton in practice. Burrow noted he’s not sure if he’ll even be on the field for Thursday’s session, just saying, “We’ll see how we feel tomorrow.” Now, missing a week of practice is never ideal, especially when you’re staring down a “tough Texans defense” on Sunday. But Burrow isn’t phased. He stressed that it “shouldn’t really” impact his ability to start, pointing to all the “mental reps” and “walk throughs” they do. “I’ll be alright,” he said. He couldn’t even pinpoint the exact play he got hurt on in Week 1, only feeling it “until aft” (source cut off). All eyes are on Houston now, to see if the mental game is enough against a physical D.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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