Cincinnati Bengals QB Sustains Lifetime injury
Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, knew Saturday night would be difficult without his leading running back and right tackle.
The darkhorse MVP candidate took exactly 50 dropbacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers’ renowned pass rush. Burrow was examined on in the blue medical tent after one of them ended with him landing on the football and his helmet.
Burrow returned to the field during the subsequent drive and ended the game in a less than stellar manner. In the next three drives to end the game, the offense only managed three points. On 37/46 passing, he finished the game with 277 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
His post-game status and the victory he helped accomplish are what count most.
Burrow was on his back for several seconds as trainers checked on his head/neck area. He had been sacked by Steelers edge defender Nick Herbig and went facemask first into the grass. After the initial on-field checks, Burrow ran off the field and went into the medical tent. He got the all clear and went right back to work.
