Jordy McElroy, Patriots WireSun, November 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM UTC·1 min readThere was hope that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow would make his long-awaited return for Week 12 against the New England Patriots, but the team will have to wait another week before getting the two-time Pro Bowler back on the field.
That means the Patriots will get to face a struggling Bengals team without Burrow and star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who is currently serving a one-game suspension. All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson has also been ruled out for the game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJoe Flacco will once again get the start under center against a Patriots team with a top-10 defensive unit. He'll be without the team's No. 1 receiver and behind a porous offensive line.
Burrow could potentially be ready to return for the Bengals' Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night. He has been dealing with a turf toe injury, and it would make sense for him not to play two games in five days.
The Bengals are sitting at 3-7 and desperate for more wins to get into the playoffs. Burrow clearly wants to do everything in his power to ensure his team at least has a shot.
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