Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow to Undergo Surgery, Misses Three Months

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's season has hit a snag after he suffered an injury to his left foot during the team's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Burrow, considered a key player in the Bengals' post-season aspirations, will undergo surgery on his injured toe and is expected to be out for three months. This marks Burrow's third major injury in six seasons since being the top overall pick in the 2020 draft.

Key Takeaways:

• Burrow's injury occurred during the second quarter of the game when he was sacked by Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead for a five-yard loss at the Bengals' 35-yard line with 9:02 remaining in the first half.
• Burrow left the game and went into the sideline medical tent before coming out and walking briefly with a limp before heading to the locker room.
• The Bengals are off to their first 2-0 start since 2018 and have post-season aspirations after missing the playoffs the past two campaigns.
• Burrow's injury comes at an inopportune time for the Bengals, who play at Minnesota next week to begin a stretch of five straight opponents that made the playoffs last year.
• Jake Browning will be the starter in Burrow's absence and completed 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards with two TDs and three interceptions.

Statistics:

• 9:02 - The remaining time in the first half when Burrow was sacked and injured his toe.
• 35-yard line - The location where Burrow was sacked and injured his toe.
• 21/32 - The completion percentage for Jake Browning in Burrow's absence.
• 241 yards - The total yards completed by Browning.
• 2 - The number of touchdowns completed by Browning.
• 3 interceptions - The number of interceptions thrown by Browning in Burrow's absence.

Sources:

• The Associated Press