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The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into a must-win Week 13 matchup on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens. While the 3-8 Bengals are likely on the verge of playoff elimination, a win would keep their hopes alive.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFortunately for the Bengals, they're getting some help at a great time. Joe Burrow, out since Week 2 due to a toe issue, has been rumored to be coming back for this matchup for weeks now.
And finally, as the Bengals teased on their Twitter/X account, Burrow is finally coming back. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport also reported that the Bengals are officially activating Burrow to the active roster from Injured Reserve.
Bengals officially tease return of Joe Burrow for Week 13 vs. Ravens
Burrow returning for the Bengals is huge news for Cincinnati. He gives them their best chance to win, even though Joe Flacco was playing decently in relief of Jake Browning after the backup struggled initially.
While Burrow is coming back, he will be without Tee Higgins, one of his top targets. Higgins left the Week 12 contest against the New England Patriots late and was diagnosed with a concussion. With a short week, his chance of playing in Week 13 was slim to none.
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Cincinnati is getting its franchise quarterback back, as Burrow is now officially active and set to start against the Ravens in a pivotal Week 13 matchup on Thanksgiving.
Before landing on injured reserve, Burrow had 189 passing yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions through 36 passing attempts against the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Over 10 weeks later, and after a brutal 1-8 stretch, Burrow is finally coming back for the Bengals. He'll get to throw to Ja'Marr Chase, Andre Iosivas, Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki, and Noah Fants as Cincinnati looks to keep its season alive.
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