For all intents and purposes, Joe Burrow ’s fantasy season is over. Undergoing left foot surgery to repair torn toe ligaments, Burrow is expected to miss a minimum of three months. That puts his return some time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s if he returns at all, of course. It’s quite possible the Bengals’ season submarines with Jake Browning under center, and that the next time we see Burrow is in 2026.
So if Burrow’s fantasy season is over, the next question becomes: Is yours? As any longtime fantasy player knows, Burrow’s loss isn’t as big of a deal for his own drafters as it is for those of his supporting cast. Although Burrow required legitimate draft capital this summer, you can simply play matchups until the right long-term solution presents itself. Even if it does