Joe Burrow is carrying a questionable tag into today's matchup with Houston
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Franchise quarterback + back injury + questionable designation + returned to full practice + same-day starting-status resolution
Joe Burrow is carrying a questionable tag into today's matchup with Houston. Cincinnati is trying to start 2-0, but its franchise quarterback has spent the week dealing with back tightness. Burrow was limited in practice Wednesday and remained limited again Thursday. He returned to full participation Friday, but Cincinnati still officially listed him as questionable. Zac Taylor said he feels good about Burrow being able to play against Houston. Burrow has said the back issue should not keep him from playing. Now Cincinnati has one final decision to make before kickoff.
Source: Cincinnati Bengals · Sep 20, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Burrow was limited Wednesday and Thursday with a back injury, returned to full participation Friday, and remained officially questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.
Corroborating: Burrow was limited Wednesday and Thursday with a back injury, returned to full participation Friday, and remained officially questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.
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