Is Joe Burrow playing tomorrow vs Patriots? Injury update as Bengals make major roster moves

Joe Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Published on: Nov 23, 2025, 01:20:09 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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The Cincinnati Bengals have officially downgraded quarterback Joe Burrow to out for Sunday’s Week 12 matchup against the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium, despite the QB practicing fully throughout the week. Joe Flacco is set to start his sixth straight game, per Fox News.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is recovering from a Grade 3 turf toe injury. (AP)

Burrow still has a shot to return on Thanksgiving Day vs. the Baltimore Ravens, and if he is not cleared in time, Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills on December 4 is considered the next realistic target.

Joe Burrow injury update

Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 15.

The injury, which was caused by a sack from Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead, required surgery on his right big toe and initially carried a recovery timeline of at least three months.

He was cleared to return to practice on Monday and pushed for a potential Thanksgiving comeback. At just over nine weeks post-surgery, there was a slim possibility he could play in Week 12, but the Bengals have officially ruled him out.

Also Read: Is Josh Allen injured? Here's the latest update on Buffalo Bills QB

Bengals roster moves for Week 12

The Bengals announced several roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Patriots:

Activated TE Mike Gesicki from the Reserve/Injured list: Gesicki was placed on IR on Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and was designated to return earlier this week.
Signed DE Isaiah Foskey from the practice squad to the active roster: Foskey, a third-year defensive end, has appeared in two games this season after signing with Cincinnati’s practice squad on Sept. 9.
Placed CB Cam Taylor-Britt on the Reserve/Injured list: The fourth-year cornerback suffered a foot injury during the Bengals’ Week 11 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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