Bengals fans criticize reporter for question to Joe Burrow about injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals fans defended quarterback Joe Burrow after an ESPN reporter asked about his back injury before the game against the Houston Texans. Burrow had previously performed well in the team's Week 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he completed 254 passing yards and threw one touchdown. Fans reacted strongly on social media, decrying the reporter's question as manipulative and unnecessary. Burrow himself dismissed concerns about his health, calling the notion of not playing 'ridiculous.' The Bengals look to maintain momentum in their upcoming matchup.
- •Bengals defeated the Buccaneers 33-27 in Week 1.
- •Burrow posted 254 passing yards and one touchdown in the win.
- •Fans expressed outrage over an ESPN reporter's question about Burrow's injury.
- •Burrow labeled concerns about not playing as 'ridiculous.'
- •Upcoming game against the Texans will test Burrow's fitness.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals fans call out ESPN reporter for asking ‘horrible question’ to injured Joe Burrow
"Cincinnati Bengals fanbase jumped to the defense of Joe Burrow amid an injury scare. The Cincinnati Bengals walked away with a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Week 1 of the 2026-27 NFL season.
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