Joe Burrow returns to Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens
Joe Burrow speaks to the media about his return in the Bengals’ Thanksgiving win over the Ravens
The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to face the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in NFL Week 18.
The AFC North rivals haven’t met since Week 1, when the Bengals edged the Browns, 17-16, in Cleveland.
Joe Burrow started for the Bengals in that game; Joe Flacco, now Burrow’s Cincinnati backup, started for the Browns.
The Bengals could face Deshaun Watson in the rematch. The Browns announced Dec. 3 they’ve opened Watson’s 21-day practice window, giving the quarterback three weeks to prove he’s healthy enough to return to game action.
Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against the Bengals in Oct. 2024. It was a non-contact injury as Watson planted his foot. He re-ruptured the ligament after having it surgically repaired.