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QB Injuries Recast NFL Landscape as Burrow Faces Toe Surgery and Backups Take Over

Analysts lower Cincinnati’s projections with Jake Browning expected to start.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings and Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings look on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • ESPN reports Joe Burrow is expected to undergo toe surgery and miss at least three months, removing the Bengals’ star from the lineup into December.
  • Jake Browning replaced Burrow and led a comeback win over the Jaguars, with Ja'Marr Chase posting 14 catches for 165 yards to carry the offense.
  • Mac Jones started for San Francisco in Brock Purdy’s absence and went 26-of-39 for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-21 victory over the Saints.
  • Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said rookie J.J. McCarthy sprained an ankle and is not expected to play Sunday, setting up a backup-versus-backup matchup against Cincinnati.
  • Betting models adjusted for the quarterback fallout, with one CBS Sports rating moving the Bengals to -3, while outside speculation surfaced about potential veteran QB additions for Cincinnati without any active trade talks reported.