CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start a season for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2020.
That alone is a huge reason for optimism for the Cincinnati Bengals as they prepare for Sunday's opener against the New England Patriots.
The most pressing issue for the Bengals is whether Burrow's favorite target, star receiver Ja'Marr Chase, will be available. Chase, who is expecting a big contract extension, sat out much of training camp while waiting for the situation to play out.
Chase practiced this week, which bodes well for the Bengals.