Is Joe Burrow playing tonight? Pre-match video of Bengals star QB surfaces - Watch

Joe Burrow set for his 2nd 2025 preseason game vs Ravens after sharp pre-match practice. He shined vs Eagles, and coach Zac Taylor plans more game reps.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2025, 09:27:12 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football saw Bengals QB Joe Burrow put up a stellar show as Bengals won 31-17. Ahead of the game, NFL shared a video on social media that showed Burrow in intense passing practice.

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Philadelphia Eagle. (Getty Images via AFP)

Here's the video:

The game at the Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland was Burrow's second outing in the 2025 NFL preseason, having featured in the first game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 8. He completed nine of the 14 attempted passes for 62 yards along with one touchdown on Monday.

The performance level was down compared to Week 1 of preseason. He had completed nine of 10 attempted passes for 123 yards and scored two touchdowns against Eagles.

Burrow's heavy presence in the Bengals' preseason roster has been well-planned by the team, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor had said at the start of the NFL preseason. He explained that the decision to not start Burrow in the previous preseasons contributed to the star QB's slow start.

"So he'll participate every single day like he like he normally would, fully healthy, and then anticipate playing him more in games than we ever have," Zac Taylor had said.

Burrow Has High Hopes From Bengals Season

Speaking to the media after the game, Burrow laid out the team's expectation this season in a candid conversation with ESPN's Laura Rutledge.

"Still got some kinks to work out," Burrow said. “Some good plays, some bad plays, that's football. But good to make those mistakes in the preseason this year rather than the regular season.”

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"It's a work in progress," the QB continued. "Just like training camp and the preseason, I think we've played really well during training camp. Our preseason game last week I was really happy with. Today, like I said, some good some bad. Gotta clean up some of those mistakes.

“I had two balls on the ground. I missed the first third down. Took a bad sack. Off the top of the head, those are the ones I want back.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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