NEW DELHI: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left the Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens with a right wrist injury after leading the Bengals on a go-ahead drive in the second quarter. The injury occurred after Burrow threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Joe Mixon, giving the Bengals a 10-7 lead with 5:49 left in the second quarter.
Burrow’s right pinky appeared to be bent awkwardly, and he was visibly in pain. After spending several minutes in the medical tent, he went to the locker room. The Bengals announced that Burrow was questionable to return.
Before his departure, Burrow had a solid performance, completing 11 of 17 passes for 101 yards and the touchdown to Mixon. The injury occurred just as Burrow seemed to be in a rhythm, leading the Bengals on a scoring drive to take the lead over the Ravens.
Backup quarterback Jake Browning took over for Cincinnati on the next offensive series in Burrow’s absence. The Bengals were hoping for Burrow’s return, but the questionable designation suggested uncertainty about the severity of the wrist injury.
The Bengals and Ravens were engaged in a closely contested game, and the loss of their starting quarterback was a significant development for Cincinnati. The outcome of the game and the extent of Burrow’s injury would have notable implications for the Bengals as they continued their push in the competitive AFC North division.
