In a critical matchup, Bengals QB Joe Burrow was taken to the medical tent following a significant hit during the game against the Steelers.
Game update: Joe Burrow has returned to the field for the Cincinnati Bengals’ next possession:
The Cincinnati Bengals are battling for their playoff survival in the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. A victory over Pittsburgh, combined with losses from the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos, will secure the Bengals the final playoff spot in the AFC, finishing with a 9-7 record.
However, the immediate concern for the Bengals is the health of quarterback Joe Burrow.
Burrow was visibly shaken after being sacked early in the second half while deep in Pittsburgh territory. He remained on the field for an extended period before heading into the blue medical tent.
Check out the play here:
Joe Burrow takes a hard hit and is on the ground. Training staff has come out to the field to check on him. pic.twitter.com/qW9bqqhggQ
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Eventually, Burrow walked off the field under his own power, shaking his neck before heading into the medical tent for evaluation.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
