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Joe Burrow dealing with back discomfort, Bengals monitor situation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Joe Burrow dealing with back discomfort, Bengals monitor situation
Summary

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been reported to have back discomfort following a diving play. Ian Rapoport indicated that while the situation is concerning given Burrow's injury history, it is one to be monitored rather than an immediate cause for alarm. Burrow played through the injury in the Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where the Bengals won 33-27. Should Burrow miss time, Joe Flacco would likely step in as the starting quarterback. The Bengals are set to play the Houston Texans in their next matchup.

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  • •Burrow has back discomfort after a diving play.
  • •He played against the Buccaneers, completing 25 of 35 passes.
  • •The Bengals won their season opener 33-27.
  • •Joe Flacco is lined up as the starter if Burrow misses time.
  • •Next up is a game against the Houston Texans.
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  • 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals news: Ian Rapoport's final word on Joe Burrow injury
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Joe Burrow has been a great quarterback for his entire career, but there’s been one major knock on him. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback’s health has been his biggest enemy in his career so far. That’s why when there’s any news about Burrow potentially dealing with an injury, fans start holding their breath. On Thursday night, Bengals fans were […] The post Bengals news: Ian Rapoport's final word on Joe Burrow injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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