Overview
- Burrow was listed as a full participant Wednesday for the first time since Week 2 and took his first 11‑on‑11 reps during the ramp‑up from toe surgery.
- Head coach Zac Taylor declined to name a Week 12 starter and said the staff will judge Burrow’s readiness based on practice work.
- Cincinnati opened Burrow’s 21‑day practice window on Nov. 10 and must activate him by Dec. 1 or he cannot play again this season.
- Reporting from NFL insiders has pointed to Thanksgiving night at Baltimore as a possible target, though the team has not committed to a return date.
- Joe Flacco was limited with a right‑shoulder issue as the 3‑7 Bengals, with long playoff odds, weigh short‑term needs against protecting their franchise quarterback.