Burrow’s turf toe has Cincinnati scrambling. With no clear return timeline, Jake Browning is likely to start if Burrow remains sidelined, backed by Brett Rypien on the depth chart. Browning impressed in relief last season and vs Jacksonville, but the ceiling drops without Burrow. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports, lean into the Bengals’ pass-catchers when Browning operates a more conservative attack, and be ready to pivot as updates roll in.

Three quarterbacks sit in Cincinnati’s QB room, and the offense must adapt to minimal mobility and a potentially restrained ceiling. Browning’s pace against the Jaguars suggests a workable floor for short-area targets, while the long-term prognosis remains uncertain. Keep an eye on the week-to-week plan, opponent defenses, and how Cincinnati allocates snaps if Burrow misses time.