Overview

• NFL insider Jay Glazer reported Joe Burrow’s injury is a severe Grade 3 turf toe involving fully torn structures, calling a three-month return "very optimistic" and a postseason comeback more realistic.
• Coach Zac Taylor said Friday’s surgery went well and offered no timetable, reinforcing uncertainty over any December appearance.
• Jake Browning started and the Bengals fell 48-10 to the Vikings, with two defensive touchdowns off turnovers and a 34-3 halftime hole that tied the franchise’s worst halftime deficit.
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the team plans to stick with Browning and did not make trade inquiries for veteran quarterbacks.
• Cincinnati added depth by signing Sean Clifford and Mike White and elevating Brett Rypien; Browning finished 19-of-27 for 140 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions before being replaced late.