Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow won’t be suiting up against the New England Patriots on Sunday, despite practicing all week.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals will not activate Burrow by Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline.The two-time Pro Bowler will wait another week to make his debut.Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury back in September. Backup quarterback Joe Flacco is expected to start on Sunday against the Patriots.The Bengals will also be without All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who was suspended for one game after spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow won’t be suiting up against the New England Patriots on Sunday, despite practicing all week.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals will not activate Burrow by Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline.
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Bengals are not activating QB Joe Burrow by today’s 4 pm deadline, meaning he will be unable to play Sunday, per source. His debut will have to wait another week until Thanksgiving night against Baltimore.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2025
The two-time Pro Bowler will wait another week to make his debut.
Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury back in September.
Backup quarterback Joe Flacco is expected to start on Sunday against the Patriots.
The Bengals will also be without All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who was suspended for one game after spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.