Armstead’s Week 2 sack on Burrow is framed as football risk, not malice, by the Jaguars edge. Cincinnati now braces for a longer Burrow absence as the offense recalibrates, testing depth and fantasy-friendly targets behind the star and reshaping matchup-week expectations.

With Burrow sidelined for months, fantasy managers should monitor how Cincinnati distributes targets to Chase and Higgins, how the run/pass mix shifts, and whether Armstead’s disruption opens doors for other defenders. The piece underscores respect for Burrow and sets the stage for a season-changing turn in both real and fantasy football.