Arik Armstead reflected on the Week 2 hit that sidelined Joe Burrow, stressing he didn’t intend to injure and that he respects Burrow as a top quarterback. He acknowledged a hand in the play that produced a five-yard sack and noted the social-media swirl around the moment. Burrow’s toe injury could sideline him for about three months, changing Cincinnati’s 2025 plans and spotlighting Jacksonville’s defense as a potential fantasy and betting leverage.

The exchange frames a pivotal moment for both teams: the Jaguars’ defensive disruption against Cincinnati and the Bengals’ need to recalibrate without their signal-caller. For fantasy bettors, the development sharpens considerations around Burrow’s backup, target shares, and how the schedule shifts risk and upside across Cincinnati’s skill-position players.