Overview

• Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback, suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, which has led to an NFL investigation into whether the Bengals hid Burrow's injury before the game.
• The Bengals are currently only one game out of a wild-card spot, but with an AFC-worst 1-5 in conference games and winless in their three division matchups, their chances of making the playoffs are slim.
• Jake Browning, who spent the past two seasons on the Bengals’ practice squad before being elevated to Burrow’s backup this season, will be stepping in as quarterback.
• The Bengals' six remaining opponents are all .500 or better, and other teams such as Indianapolis, Minnesota, and Cleveland are also fielding backup quarterbacks.
• The NFL's investigation into the Bengals is being taken very seriously and is expected to take some time, with potential fines for violating rules around the injury report.