The Cincinnati Bengals are currently tied 24-24 against the Jacksonville Jaguars as of this writing. Sure, the Bengals right now would love to escape with a win, but there is a bigger problem.
Quarterback Joe Burrow has just been ruled out with a toe injury and will not return. You can see the injury video here.
When Burrow left the game, he was 7-13 passing for 76 yards and one touchdown. The one score was to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
For what it’s worth, Jake Browning just threw his third interception of the day, so yeah, they miss Burrow.
The social media world weighs in on Joe Burrow injury
As you can imagine, when one of the best fantasy football players and best all-around players in the NFL goes down with an injury, there are going to be reactions.
And what better way to take the temperature of the NFL universe than by hopping onto X. Here are some of the latest reactions to the Burrow news:
@FantasyInjuryT:
“Having a hard time weight bearing on the left. Left ankle/foot gets maximally dorsiflexed. Doubt he’d be walking if the Achilles was ruptured so I’m wondering if it’s a mid foot injury or calf injury but very hard to tell. Will look out for updates.”
Having a hard time weight bearing on the left. Left ankle/foot gets maximally dorsiflexed. Doubt he’d be walking if the Achilles was ruptured so I’m wondering if it’s a mid foot injury or calf injury but very hard to tell. Will look out for updates
The mere fact that they are speculating an Achilles injury is downright awful. Of course, no one should ever speculate on injuries, but why not? X doesn’t hold anyone accountable.
@nachomolinarMx:
“The damn injuries 🚨🏈🐯 Once again, injuries make their presence felt in the career of Quarterback #JoeBurrow of the #Bengals. On this occasion, it happened during the game against the #Jaguars in week 2 of the #NFL.”
@EquipmentGuyRy:
“Eeny meenie miney mo, hurt a Bengal by his toe, if he hollers blame his O.”
@oliviacola:
“I mean I don’t like to be dramatic or anything, but if I’m Joe, I cut my left toe off, and finish out the second half. #bengals #joeburrow #whodey”
Bluesky is lighting up with reactions to the Joe Burrow injury as well
@ebyrdstarr.bsky.social:
If Joe Burrow really did injure his toe, I am the wrong audience for mocking that as a not serious injury. I have broken my big toe and it’s the only thing ever that kept me out of high heels.”
@raftersohoolihan.bsky.social:
Joe Burrow out. It was inevitable. Fantasy team left the detroit boys on the bench of coarse…now I gotta start Goff and J Will against the Ravens next week. Lamar having an average day, going to be nail biter.
#NobodyCaresAboutYourFantasyTeam”
@theathletic.com:
Joe Burrow has limped to the locker room after taking a sack in the second quarter of Jaguars-Bengals. Burrow briefly spent time in the medical tent before heading down the tunnel.”
@fantasynflnews.bsky.social:
“Status alert: Joe Burrow (left toe) seen using one-legged scooter to return to locker room Sunday, per @FOX19Joe.”
@billthepony.bsky.social:
“This is about the worst possible way for this whole Sunday to go for Cincinnati. I’m in a guest that burrow is going to be out several weeks. Based on some of the other reports that I’m seeing.”
Bengals’ Joe Burrow will not return due to injury (video)