Bengals sit 2-0 for the first time under Zac Taylor, but the win over Jacksonville came at a price: Joe Burrow exited with a toe injury that could threaten his 2025 season. Jake Browning relieved him and kept Cincinnati rolling, yet the question lingered: can the offense survive long-term without its quarterback?

The discussion turns to the return timeline, Browning’s playoff viability, and what the trenches and an opportunistic defense must do to sustain the run. Sam Hubbard’s recent interview adds a veteran lens on leadership as Cincinnati seeks answers and elevation while Burrow remains in doubt.