NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he expects Bengals starting QB Joe Burrow to be available to play in the final two or three games of the season.

It’s fun and worthwhile to speculate on whether watching Flacco run the Bengals offense so well might encourage Burrow to make a few changes to his own play style. Namely, in how often he’s willing to just throw the ball away instead of taking major risks with his body while extending plays.

The Taylor-Burrow coach-quarterback pairing began in 2020 and has experienced several ups and downs over the past five years. Cincinnati's run to Super Bowl 56 is unquestionably the peak, but the franchise's struggles without Burrow are well-documented low points.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco with hopes of saving their season. Sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for the veteran quarterback and a 2026 sixth-round pick was a no-brainer for Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow suffered a significant turf toe injury in Week 2. Here's what to know about the Bengals QB's potential return to action in 2025.