Sachin Shankar Yadav 
The star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow, is currently listed as questionable to return to the game after suffering a left toe injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s Week 2 NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Arik Armstead, a defensive lineman for the Jaguars, sacked Burrow, and more defenders piled on as he was taken down. Before being escorted into the locker room for assessment, he was observed limping and needed assistance from the trainers when he tried to leave. Before leaving, he had completed 7 of 13 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, giving him a strong start to the game.
After Burrow left, backup quarterback Jake Browning took over, and the Bengals have officially listed Burrow as “questionable to return.” As of this update, it is unknown how serious the injury is and whether Burrow will be able to play the remainder of the game or possibly in the future. Burrow’s leadership and skill are crucial to the Bengals’ offense, so any prolonged absence could be a major setback for their campaign.
Given Burrow’s prior health issues, which have included knee, calf, and wrist injuries that have affected his career and forced him to miss games in prior seasons, the injury is particularly worrisome. His presence is essential to Cincinnati’s hopes of making the playoffs after he led the league in passing the previous season and won Comeback Player of the Year.
The team is keeping a careful eye on Burrow’s health while supporters and experts wait for more information. Recovery times for similar toe injuries can vary from a few weeks for minor problems to longer if there are fractures or ligament damage. Burrow’s status for the games next week will remain a major storyline for Cincinnati and NFL fans alike until further information is available.