While the Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0, squeaking out wins over the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars won’t exactly have fans raving. Especially now that star quarterback Joe Burrow will be out for three months due to a toe injury that requires surgery.
Burrow was replaced by backup Jake Browning in the second quarter, who went 21-of-32 with two touchdowns plus a game-winning touchdown rush, but did throw three interceptions as well. 10 of those 21 completions went to Ja’Marr Chase, who finished the game with 14 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown. It was Chase’s third 14-reception game, and he’s already tied for third all-time just five years into his career. If the Bengals are going to stay afloat with Browning under center, he may end up breaking the record of six this