The upcoming Week 14 clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals is expected to be significant as quarterback Joe Burrow is likely to make his return to the field. Burrow had his 21-day practice window activated this week, indicating strong prospects for his participation in the game.
Throughout his career, Josh Allen, the Bills” quarterback, has been compared to Superman due to his impressive skills and success. However, despite facing and defeating elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Aaron Rodgers, Allen has yet to secure a victory against Burrow. This ongoing rivalry adds a layer of intrigue to their upcoming match.
Burrow”s initial diagnosis for a turf toe injury raised concerns about his availability for December games. However, with the Bills and Bengals scheduled to meet in four weeks, Burrow”s return appears imminent. In their previous encounters, Burrow has triumphed over the Bills, winning once in the regular season and again in the playoffs.
The last matchup between the two teams in Week 9 of the current season resulted in a 24-18 victory for the Bengals, where Burrow threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, in the AFC Divisional Round of the previous season, Burrow led his team to a dominant 27-10 win against Buffalo, contributing 242 passing yards and two touchdowns.
When healthy, Burrow is a formidable competitor, having recorded a league-best 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns last season. His impressive career completion percentage of 68.5% ranks as the highest in NFL history among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts.
Furthermore, Burrow has proven his ability to excel in the postseason, notably handing the Kansas City Chiefs their only pre-Super Bowl playoff defeat in the last six years. With the Bills” defense struggling against top-tier passing offenses, this upcoming match could present significant challenges.
As the playoff race intensifies, the potential for Burrow to connect with one of the league”s best wide receiver duos adds another layer of complexity for the Bills. With December”s schedule becoming increasingly demanding, the Bills must prepare for a tough battle ahead.
