Overview

• NFL Network reported the Bengals have held no trade talks for a veteran starter and plan to continue with Jake Browning.
• Head coach Zac Taylor described his confidence in Browning as unwavering and framed the offense’s struggles as a collective issue.
• In two-plus games, Browning has completed 54 of 84 passes for 506 yards with three touchdowns and five interceptions, ranking 33rd of 35 in ESPN’s QBR during his start stretch.
• Joe Burrow underwent turf toe surgery on Sept. 17 and is expected to miss at least three months, placing his earliest potential return around mid-December.
• Cincinnati is 2-2 and has reinforced depth with Brett Rypien as Browning’s backup, with Mike White and Sean Clifford also on the roster.