Joe Burrow active for Bengals against Texans despite back tightness
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is active for the Week 2 matchup against the Texans on Sunday. Burrow dealt with back tightness earlier in the week, limiting him in practice, but he returned to full practice on Friday. He expressed confidence regarding his health, dismissing concerns about missing the game. The Texans' pass rush poses a potential challenge for Burrow as he plays through any lingering soreness.
- •Burrow was limited in practice but returned to full participation Friday.
- •He called concerns about missing the game 'ridiculous.'
- •The Bengals are facing the Texans in their first road game of the season.
- •Other notable player absences include WR Ke'Shawn Williams and CB Josh Newton for the Bengals.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow headlines active/inactive list for Week 2
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow is active for the Bengals
"Joe Burrow is officially active after the active/inactive list for the 1:00 games came out.
"Burrow dealt with back tightness this week.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:21 PMJoe Burrow headlines active/inactive list for Week 2
Joe Burrow is officially active after the active/inactive list for the 1:00 games came out.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:42 PMJoe Burrow is active for the Bengals
Burrow dealt with back tightness this week.
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