The Bengals have a confirmed backup QB in Jake Browning, who went 4-3 in seven begins through the 2023 season when Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist harm. Within the 31-27 win over Jacksonville, Browning went 21-of-32 passing for 241 yards, two TDs and three interceptions.
The Bengals, after all, would a lot quite have a wholesome Burrow. The 28-year-old received Comeback Participant of the 12 months for a second time final season after tossing a career-high 43 TD passes in 17 begins.
Fields exited within the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 30-10 dwelling loss to the Buffalo Payments after defensive finish Joey Bosa sacked him, resulting in a fumble recovered by the Jets. He went 3-of-11 passing for 27 yards and had 49 yards dashing on 5 carries earlier than departing.
New York head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Fields was placed in concussion protocol after the sport. Now, he should full a five-step program (which incorporates being cleared by an impartial neurologist) to return to enjoying. The size of the method finally relies on the severity of the concussion.
If Fields cannot go for subsequent Sunday’s street recreation towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Jets will flip to backup QB Tyrod Taylor. The 15-year veteran — who has a 28-28-1 beginning document within the common season — is an honest possibility. In rubbish time towards the Payments, he completed 7-of-11 passing for 56 yards and one TD.
Highsmith was dominated out in Pittsburgh’s dwelling recreation towards the Seattle Seahawks. Following the 31-17 loss, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed the LB sprained his left ankle. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to recuperate from this harm, which means he may land on injured reserve.
Doubtlessly shedding Highsmith for a number of video games stings for a Steelers protection that is already struggling. By way of two video games, Pittsburgh has allowed 31.5 factors per recreation.
Together with star LB T.J. Watt, Highsmith is a key piece of the Pittsburgh pass-rush. In six seasons with the Steelers, he has recorded six sacks or extra 4 occasions. By way of two video games this season, he had 9 tackles and one sack.
Van Noy left within the second quarter of a 41-17 dwelling blowout towards the Cleveland Browns due to a hamstring harm. In his postgame news conference, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh mentioned it isn’t season-ending, however the staff will consider him Monday.
Even at 34, Van Noy nonetheless performs a key function for the Ravens’ protection. In 16 video games in 2024, the 2014 second-rounder had 12.5 sacks, the fourth most within the league. He had one sort out within the victory over Cleveland.
Van Noy lacking subsequent Monday’s dwelling recreation towards the Detroit Lions may imply extra snaps for Ravens rookie linebacker Mike Inexperienced, a second-round select of Marshall. He logged two tackles within the win towards Cleveland.
Chicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards
Edwards left within the second half of a 52-21 street loss to the Detroit Lions. Chicago rookie HC Ben Johnson told the media he believes the LB reaggravated a hamstring harm that compelled him to overlook the season opener towards the Minnesota Vikings.
The Bears’ protection collapsed with out Edwards and cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was dominated out due to a groin harm. Detroit outscored Chicago 24-7 within the second half.
The Bears may proceed to battle if Edwards — who had 4 tackles towards the Lions — cannot play in subsequent Sunday’s dwelling recreation towards the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas had 478 yards of their 40-37 additional time win over the New York Giants.
