Burrow will miss substantial time after a Grade 3 turf toe surgery, sidelining him for at least three months. Cincinnati, 2-0, faces a QB puzzle and historically avoids midseason trades. Three names surface as potential upgrades: Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jameis Winston, each with a different upside and price, while Jake Browning handles the field.

Cousins would upgrade immediately but at a hefty price and with a no-trade clause; Garoppolo is a cheap, proven playoff commodity on a one-year deal; Winston offers big-arm upside and AFC North familiarity but inconsistency. Most likely, Cincinnati rides Browning and adds a cheap backup unless a perfect fit lands.