Burrow was designated to return on Monday and will be activated within the next three weeks.
It appears that the Arizona Cardinals will face quarterback Joe Burrow in Week 17 when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The team opened Burrow’s three-week practice window, designating his return from injured reserve.
Burrow has been out since Week 2 with a severe toe injury that required surgery and was expected to keep him out at least three months.
Now, he must be activated from injured reserve, at the latest, by the start of Week 14. He can be activated before then at any point in the 21-day window or after its conclusion.
The Bengals are currently 3-6 but, with eight games left in the season, are only two games behind the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.
When he initially was placed on injured reserve, there was some question as to whether he would be back to play the Cardinals.
Burrow’s presumed return by Week 14 could put the Bengals in a position where that Week 17 matchup against the Cardinals will matter in the playoff race.
The date and time of that game has not yet been determined. It is one of the games that could be played on Saturday or on Sunday.
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