Bengals list Burrow questionable with back injury for Houston trip

He threw Thursday after midweek tightness

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read

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Bengals are listing QB Joe Burrow, who said he would play, as questionable for Sunday’s game at Houston due to his back

What happened: The questionable tag follows Burrow saying back tightness would not keep him out Sunday at Houston. He threw Thursday after the back issue became a midweek concern.

Why it matters: Sunday is Week 2, with Cincinnati on the road. Houston ruled out Nico Collins, leaving both sides managing key absences.

By the numbers: Collins had 7 catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in the opener.

What to watch: Kickoff Sunday will settle the starting quarterback decision.

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