They just paid Joe Burrow a reported $275 million. The Bengals also have a long-term investment to consider. If they can get there at 2–4, then bring back a healthier version of Burrow, Cincinnati might be able to claw over the carcasses of some other playoff hopefuls (the Steelers and Patriots are also falling off the back of the pack) and into the third Wild Card spot. It’s time to see if Jake Browning can lead the team to a win over the lowly Arizona Cardinals in Week 5 and catch some breaks against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6. A Bengals Super Bowl run is not happening in 2023. Burrow has mastered the art of reminding everyone that he is playing hurt without ever having to say so.Įnough of this charade. He also made gestures on the sideline suggesting that his elbow was bothering him. Burrow looked more and more like the 2022 version of Matt Ryan as the game progressed.
