Joe Burrow tells Will Anderson Texans helped fix his rib
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
In a game on September 20, 2026, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow informed Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. that the Texans 'popped' his rib back into place after their matchup. Burrow's comments followed the Bengals' 20-6 victory over the Texans. Anderson recorded eight tackles, one sack, and two QB hits in the loss. Post-game, Burrow appeared to downplay the statement in a light-hearted manner. Texans' coach DeMeco Ryans faces questions on adjustments after starting the season with a loss and a challenging matchup against a tough Bengals offense.
- •Bengals defeat Texans 20-6
- •Burrow thanks Anderson for rib adjustment
- •Anderson records eight tackles and one sack
- •Texans seek solutions after back-to-back losses
- •Next game pits Texans against another tough opponent
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Texans Wire's Player of the Game Week 2: DE Will Anderson Jr.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow tells Will Anderson Texans popped his rib back into place
"Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. had eight tackles (four solo), one sack, three tackles for loss and two QB hits during a Week 2 loss to Cincinnati.
"While the Houston Texans fell behind the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow in a 20-6 loss, at least Will Anderson. Jr. showed up.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:49 PMTexans Wire's Player of the Game Week 2: DE Will Anderson Jr.
While the Houston Texans fell behind the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow in a 20-6 loss, at least Will Anderson. Jr. showed up.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:09 PMJoe Burrow tells Will Anderson Texans popped his rib back into place
Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. had eight tackles (four solo), one sack, three tackles for loss and two QB hits during a Week 2 loss to Cincinnati.
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