Questionable
Injury Appendix
Est. Return 8/12/2022
2021 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
4611
TD
34
INT
14
YDS
118
TD
2
2022 Pass/Rush Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Burrow came back from a major knee injury that ended an impressive rookie year to lead the
Bengals to the Super Bowl last season. But whereas in his first year Burrow put up numbers on
the back of 40.4 pass attempts per game (a league-high through Week 11), he put up big
numbers last season as perhaps the league's most efficient passer. Averaging only 32.5
attempts per game (17th), Burrow led the league in on-target rate at 80.6 percent with an 8.1-
yard average target depth (10th). That propelled him to a 70.4 completion percentage and 8.9
YPA - both tops in the league. Burrow capitalized on downfield throws, ranking fourth in on-
target percentage (59.0), third in YPA (17.0) and first in touchdowns (11) on attempts of 20-plus
yards, getting an instant boost from rookie receiver Ja'Marr Chase, with whom he teamed for a
league-high six 50-yard completions and 22 20-yard completions (4th). Chase returns with Tyler
Boyd and Tee Higgins, giving Burrow the league's best WR trio. Joe Mixon gives the offense a
returning 1,200-yard rusher, and after allowing 55 sacks (and an NFL-record 19 in the playoffs),
the Bengals remade their offensive line in a big way by signing center Ted Karras, right guard
Alex Cappa and right tackle La'el Collins. The only problem is that Burrow doesn't run
much, which could keep him from finishing as a top-5 fantasy QB even if he's excellent for the Bengals again. He's also set to miss a large portion of training camp while recovering from a late-July appendectomy, though it's less of an issue given that the Bengals have continuity on offense everywhere besides the O-line. Read Past Outlooks
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First activity since surgery Monday
Burrow (appendix) was seen throwing some light passes at the end of Monday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Earlier Monday, Burrow was able to get around the practice field without a cart, like he had been doing of late, and he proceeded to log his first activity as well. Baby relayed that Burrow was taking snaps, went through his reads and tossed the ball back to a member of the Bengals' equipment staff. After he underwent an appendectomy July 26, Burrow was given a recovery timeline of 2-to-3 weeks, so he is approaching the front end of that timetable. Still, the team isn't likely to rush its franchise quarterback back to the field with the aim to have him running on all cylinders by Week 1, when he again will have a wealth of skill-position talent at his disposal.
Earlier Monday, Burrow was able to get around the practice field without a cart, like he had been doing of late, and he proceeded to log his first activity as well. Baby relayed that Burrow was taking snaps, went through his reads and tossed the ball back to a member of the Bengals' equipment staff. After he underwent an appendectomy July 26, Burrow was given a recovery timeline of 2-to-3 weeks, so he is approaching the front end of that timetable. Still, the team isn't likely to rush its franchise quarterback back to the field with the aim to have him running on all cylinders by Week 1, when he again will have a wealth of skill-position talent at his disposal.
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13.1%Avg Target Depth
8.5 YdsSack Rate
8.9%Avg Receiver YAC
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
215 lbsHand Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Burrow was the favorite for rookie of the year last season before tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee Week 11. He set team rookie records for completion percentage (65.3) and passing yards per game (268.8), grabbing the league's attention by throwing for at least 300 yards in five of his first seven games. But it was largely built on volume (40.4 attempts per game led the league through 11 weeks), while downfield passing was a struggle. Of his 46 attempts of 20-plus yards, Burrow completed just nine, for a 19.2 completion percentage that ranked 34th of 35 QBs. His on-target percentage on deep throws ranked 30th (39.1), and his 6.4 YPA was 34th. Part of the problem was limited arm strength, but Burrow also had to rush throws as he was pressured on 28.3 percent of his downfield dropbacks. He was sacked 32 times, a 51-sack full-season pace. To mitigate the pass rush, the Bengals took advantage of his mobility by regularly rolling him out, and often relied on a quick passing game with intermediate routes. On attempts of 8-15 yards, his on-target percentage ranked 11th (70.0) and his completion percentage 10th (62.0). The Bengals upgraded their receiving group by reuniting Burrow with college teammate Ja'Marr Chase, the fifth overall pick in the draft. Chase will team with Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, giving Burrow three quality wideouts. And Joe Mixon, who was limited to six games last year, is healthy and provides a solid rushing attack. Burrow has a lot of room for growth, and with improved downfield passing could easily outperform his ADP.
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Not using cart
Burrow (appendix) is getting around practice without a cart, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Deemed day-to-day
Burrow (appendix) is considered day-to-day and has been present for meetings at training camp, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
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Return timetable TBD
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Burrow underwent successful surgery Tuesday to remove his appendix, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Burrow will be discharged from the hospital Wednesday, but a timeline for his return to the field isn't known.
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Having appendix removed
Burrow (knee) is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix and will miss some practice time in the coming weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Sheds knee brace
Burrow (knee) is practicing Wednesday without a brace on his left leg, the Associated Press reports.
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