Joe Burrow Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 215 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 18.0
- Pos rank
- QB15
- Rostered
- 98%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 30th vs. QBs, tough
Joe Burrow Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
18.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Joe Burrow's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,15.2,QB20
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,16.2,QB15
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,22.6,QB10
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,ToughJaguars vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. QBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,NeutralRavens vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Joe Burrow?
Burrow is averaging 18.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 743 passing yards, 6 TD and 1 INT, plus 32 rushing yards. That ranks QB15, which makes him a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues.
His completion rate (70.9%) is in the 88th percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per play (0.49) is the weakest, in the 50th. His most-targeted receivers have been Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
His best week was QB10 in Week 3 at the Steelers (22.6 points); his worst, QB20 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (15.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Dolphins (6th vs. QBs) in Week 5 and the Commanders (2nd vs. QBs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Burrow ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
70.9%88th percentile, above average
Yards per attempt
7.254th percentile, about average
TD rate
5.8%65th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per play
0.4950th percentile, about average
Joe Burrow 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 15.2 | QB20 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 16.2 | QB15 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 22.6 | QB10 |
| Total | 2–1 | 53.9 | QB15 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 3 | 743 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 53.9 | 18.0 | — |
| 2025 | CIN | 8 | 1,809 | 17 | 5 | 41 | 139.5 | 17.4 | QB29 |
| 2024 | CIN | 17 | 4,918 | 43 | 9 | 201 | 381.8 | 22.5 | QB3 |
| 2023 | CIN | 10 | 2,309 | 15 | 6 | 88 | 153.2 | 15.3 | QB25 |
| 2022 | CIN | 17 | 4,527 | 36 | 12 | 259 | 366.0 | 21.5 | QB4 |
| Career | 81 | 21,605 | 164 | 52 | 881 | 1587.3 | 19.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That efficiency baseline is why the cratered counting stats lie. A full slate alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in a fast-tempo, pass-leaning attack restores a top-three QB ceiling, and he profiles as a top-five pick at the position. The toe limited his scrambling to 14 carries; a return to mobility only widens the gap. Behind him on the depth chart: Joe Flacco. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 24. Injury history
- 2025left toe11 games
- 2023right wrist7 games
- 2023right calfPlayed through
- 2022chestPlayed through
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Joe Burrow Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Joe Burrow in Week 4?
Joe Burrow is a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the QB15 in PPR total points this season (18.0 a game). The Jaguars rank 30th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Burrow.
How many fantasy points is Joe Burrow averaging in 2026?
Joe Burrow is averaging 18.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 53.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 22.6 points.
Where does Joe Burrow rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Joe Burrow ranks QB15 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a streaming option in one-QB leagues and a starter in superflex and two-QB leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Joe Burrow worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Joe Burrow is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues and a streamer in 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 98% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Joe Burrow's fantasy football role?
Joe Burrow is the Bengals' starting QB, with Joe Flacco behind him. He is averaging 34.3 pass attempts and 2.7 carries a game in 2026.
What are Joe Burrow's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Joe Burrow's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jaguars (30th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 5 at the Dolphins (6th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Ravens (19th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Joe Burrow been in fantasy football this season?
Joe Burrow has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.0 points around his 18.0-point average.
What is Joe Burrow's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Joe Burrow's floor has been 15.2 PPR points (Week 1, QB20) and his ceiling 22.6 (Week 3, QB10). His median week has been 16.2 points. See Burrow's full game log.
Joe Burrow 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cincinnati BengalsTouchdowns account for 45% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 743
- Comp %
- 70.9%
- TD
- 6
- INT
- 1
73/103 Comp/Att7.2 Y/A106.6 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 32
- TD
- 0
8 Att4.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 53.9
- Pos rank
- QB15
22.6 Best Week 3 @ PIT15.2 Worst Week 1 vs TB
Advanced Passing Stats
Burrow throws downfield at about a league-average rate and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 7 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.10 | 54th | +0.14 | 80th |
| Success rate | 46.6% | 57th | 47.8% | 78th |
| Completion rate | 70.9% | 89th | 65.5% | 63rd |
| Yards per attempt | 7.2 | 54th | 7.2 | 60th |
| TD rate | 5.8% | 63rd | 6.4% | 95th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 34.3 | 74th | 31.4 | 68th |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.80s | 35th |
| Air yards per attempt | 6.4 | 14th | 7.6 | 40th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 6.4% | 14th | 11.0% | 48th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | +3.4 | 57th | +4.3 | 90th |
| Pressure rate | 23.9% | 29th | 22.6% | 38th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (7 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Burrow beats his expected completion rate and completes a high share of his throws.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 34.3 pass attempts and 2.7 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
18.0
Fantasy PPG
248
Pass yds/g
2.0
Pass TD/g
Joe Burrow career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 73 | 103 | 743 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 53.9 | 18.0 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 173 | 259 | 1,809 | 17 | 5 | 41 | 139.5 | 17.4 | QB29 |
| 2024 | 17 | 460 | 652 | 4,918 | 43 | 9 | 201 | 381.8 | 22.5 | QB3 |
| 2023 | 10 | 244 | 365 | 2,309 | 15 | 6 | 88 | 153.2 | 15.3 | QB25 |
| 2022 | 17 | 418 | 610 | 4,527 | 36 | 12 | 259 | 366.0 | 21.5 | QB4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 366 | 520 | 4,611 | 34 | 14 | 118 | 323.2 | 20.2 | QB7 |
| 2020 | 10 | 264 | 404 | 2,688 | 13 | 5 | 142 | 169.7 | 17.0 | QB25 |
| Career | 81 | 1,998 | 2,913 | 21,605 | 164 | 52 | 881 | 1587.3 | 19.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
19.6
Career PPG
81 games over 7 seasons
78%
Availability
Share of team games he played
53%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
8.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Burrow has averaged 19.6 fantasy points per game over 81 games and 7 seasons, with three top-12 finishes (2021, 2022, 2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 18.0 per game, up 0.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 34.3 pass attempts a game against 32.4. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Burrow's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,918Pass yards2024
- 43Pass TD2024
- 381.8Fantasy pts2024 · QB3
- 21,605Career pass yds2020–2026
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Joe Burrow Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Joe Burrow have in 2026?
Joe Burrow has 53.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 18.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB15 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Joe Burrow have this season?
Joe Burrow has 743 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 248 a game over 3 games, on 73 of 103 completions. His high was 282 yards, in Week 3 at the Steelers.
How many passing touchdowns does Joe Burrow have this season?
Joe Burrow has thrown 6 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Joe Burrow thrown this season?
Joe Burrow has thrown 1 interception in 2026 through Week 4, one every 103 attempts, against 6 touchdown passes.
What is Joe Burrow's completion percentage?
Joe Burrow is completing 70.9% of his passes in 2026, 73 of 103, at 7.2 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Joe Burrow have this season?
Joe Burrow has 32 rushing yards on 8 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 20 yards, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many games has Joe Burrow played in 2026?
Joe Burrow has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Joe Burrow's stats last season?
In 2025, Joe Burrow completed 173 of 259 passes for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, adding 41 rushing yards in 8 games. That was 139.5 PPR points (17.4 per game), a QB29 finish.
What are Joe Burrow's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 81 games, Joe Burrow has 21,605 passing yards, 164 touchdown passes and 52 interceptions, plus 881 rushing yards, for 1587.3 PPR fantasy points (19.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Joe Burrow have in his career?
Joe Burrow has thrown 164 touchdown passes and run for 12 touchdowns in his NFL career, 176 in all, over 81 games.
How many career passing yards does Joe Burrow have?
Joe Burrow has 21,605 career passing yards over 7 seasons, on 1,998 completions in 2,913 attempts.
Joe Burrow Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
18.0
Pass yds/g
248
Pass TD/g
2.0
Cmp %
70.9%
Rush yds/g
11
Across 3 games in 2026, Joe Burrow has averaged 248 passing yards, 2.0 passing touchdowns and 18.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Joe Burrow has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 3 against PIT (22.6 points); the lowest was Week 1 against TB (15.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB16th | W 33-27 | 15.2 | 25/35 | 254 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 | QB20 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 2 | HOU6th | W 20-6 | 16.2 | 20/31 | 207 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | QB15 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 16.2 pts
How the 16.2 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | PIT21st | L 27-30 | 22.6 | 28/37 | 282 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | QB10 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 22.6 pts
How the 22.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB1 week and two QB2 weeks. For a quarterback ranked QB15 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB10 and QB20.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
QB1 week at Pittsburgh
28/37, 282 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 13 yds. 1 fumble lost.
19 of his 37 throws went to Ja'Marr Chase (12 targets) and Tee Higgins (7), and his TD passes went to Chase, Higgins and Mike Gesicki. His most efficient game of the season at 7.6 yards per attempt. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Houston
20/31, 207 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, -1 yds.
19 of his 31 throws went to Tee Higgins (10 targets) and Ja'Marr Chase (9), and his TD pass went to Chase. At 6.7 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a win vs. Tampa Bay
25/35, 254 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 5 carries, 20 yds.
13 of his 35 throws went to Mike Gesicki (7 targets) and Chase Brown (6), and his TD pass went to Gesicki. One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (18.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Joe Burrow career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 73 | 103 | 743 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 53.9 | 18.0 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 173 | 259 | 1,809 | 17 | 5 | 41 | 139.5 | 17.4 | QB29 |
| 2024 | 17 | 460 | 652 | 4,918 | 43 | 9 | 201 | 381.8 | 22.5 | QB3 |
| 2023 | 10 | 244 | 365 | 2,309 | 15 | 6 | 88 | 153.2 | 15.3 | QB25 |
| 2022 | 17 | 418 | 610 | 4,527 | 36 | 12 | 259 | 366.0 | 21.5 | QB4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 366 | 520 | 4,611 | 34 | 14 | 118 | 323.2 | 20.2 | QB7 |
| 2020 | 10 | 264 | 404 | 2,688 | 13 | 5 | 142 | 169.7 | 17.0 | QB25 |
| Career | 81 | 1,998 | 2,913 | 21,605 | 164 | 52 | 881 | 1587.3 | 19.6 | — |
Joe Burrow Game Log FAQ
How did Joe Burrow do in his last game?
Joe Burrow scored 22.6 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, a QB10 finish. He completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 2 times for 13 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Joe Burrow score in his last game?
Joe Burrow scored 22.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, a QB10 finish for the week. That was 4.6 above his season average of 18.0.
How many passing yards did Joe Burrow have in his last game?
Joe Burrow threw for 282 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers, completing 28 of 37 passes, and added 13 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Joe Burrow throw in his last game?
Joe Burrow threw 3 touchdown passes in Week 3 at the Steelers without an interception.
What were Joe Burrow's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards with 2 touchdowns, and ran 1 time for -1 yards. That was 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
What was Joe Burrow's best game this season?
Joe Burrow's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Steelers: 22.6 PPR points, a QB10 finish. He completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 2 times for 13 yards.
What was Joe Burrow's worst game this season?
Joe Burrow's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 15.2 PPR points, a QB20 finish. He completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 5 times for 20 yards.
In how many games has Joe Burrow thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Joe Burrow has thrown a touchdown pass in 3 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Joe Burrow's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Burrow's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Joe Burrow Rest-of-Season Outlook
Volume-driven QB2 with streaming weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB29 last season at 17.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB15 at 18.0 PPR points per game, against 17.4 over 8 games last season (QB29). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 9th of 41 in passing volume (32.4 attempts per game), 10th of 41 in efficiency (0.11 EPA per play) and 34th of 41 in rushing (5.1 rush yards per game). His points come from his passing volume. Rushing is the soft spot. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are his top two targets.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Joe Flacco next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Dolphins in Week 5 (6th against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The 2024 tape is the real Burrow: a wire-to-wire QB1 across all 17 games, piling up 372.8 fantasy points on 43 touchdowns against nine picks while posting a 0.159 EPA per play, a 51.1% success rate and a 6.8 CPOE that screamed best-quarterback-alive. A toe injury capped 2025 at eight games, yet even compromised he completed 66.8% of his throws with 17 scores to five interceptions, a 0.114 EPA per play and a still-excellent 4.7 CPOE. The accuracy never wavered.
That efficiency baseline is why the cratered counting stats lie. A full slate alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in a fast-tempo, pass-leaning attack restores a top-three QB ceiling, and he profiles as a top-five pick at the position. The toe limited his scrambling to 14 carries; a return to mobility only widens the gap. Healthy, he is a value the moment passers come off the board.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 49.3%
- CPOE
- +4.7
- Sacks taken
- 17
- Pressure rate
- 21.7%
- Bad-throw rate
- 11.3%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 10.1%
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 JAX, 30thWk 5 MIA, 6thWk 7 BAL, 19thWk 8 TEN, 31st
- Heavy passing volume32.4 attempts per game, 9th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency0.11 EPA per play, 10th of 41 QBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityJoe Flacco is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Limited rushing5.1 rush yards per game, 34th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Jaguars in Week 4 (30th) and the Titans in Week 8 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Joe Burrow Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Joe Burrow's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Joe Burrow projects as a volume-driven QB2 with streaming weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues and a streamer in 1QB leagues. His passing volume (32.4 attempts per game, 9th of 41 QBs in 2025) supports that. His rushing (5.1 rush yards per game, 34th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Joe Burrow's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Joe Burrow is the QB15 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB2 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Joe Burrow's projected role going forward?
Joe Burrow is the listed starting QB, with Joe Flacco next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Joe Burrow get more pass attempts?
Joe Burrow's pass attempts are holding steady: 34.0 a game over his last two games against 34.3 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Joe Burrow's fantasy football upside?
Joe Burrow's upside: his ceiling this season is 22.6 PPR points (Week 3, QB10), his passing volume (32.4 attempts per game, 9th of 41 QBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.
What could hurt Joe Burrow's fantasy value?
Joe Burrow's risks: Joe Flacco is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his rushing (5.1 rush yards per game, 34th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Jaguars in Week 4 and the Titans in Week 8 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Joe Burrow's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Joe Burrow Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Burrow was on the Week 2 report with a back injury, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs JAX, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 2@ HOU, Sep 20 | Back | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in seven seasons, including two knee injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 11 games.
Durability
41/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Turf toe injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 11 |
| Wrist | 1 | 7 |
| Knee | 2 | 6 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2020 and 2021
- Turf toe in 2025, 11 games missed
- 24 games in 7 seasons, 11 of them in 2025
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Joe Burrow Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Burrow a game this season.
- 2025
Turf Toe, surgery · Left 11 games
Suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2 that required surgery and was expected to cause him to miss at least three months.
- 2023
Torn Wrist Ligament, surgery · Right 7 games
Sustained a torn wrist ligament in Week 11 which required season-ending surgery.
- 2023
Calf Strain · Right Played through
Strained his calf during the first day of training camp, causing him to miss over a month of practice leading into the season.
- 2022
Ruptured Appendix Played through
Missed a significant portion of training camp after undergoing an emergency appendectomy for a ruptured appendix.
- 2021
MCL Sprain · Right Postseason
Sustained an MCL sprain during the Super Bowl LVI loss to the Los Angeles Rams but did not miss any time.
- 2021
Dislocated Finger · Right Played through
Suffered a dislocated pinky finger on his throwing hand but played through the injury without missing any games.
- 2020
Torn ACL, MCL, PCL, and Meniscus · Left 6 games
Suffered a major knee injury in Week 11 of his rookie season that included tears to the ACL, PCL, MCL, and meniscus, ending his season.
If Burrow Misses Time
Next man up: Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco is next on the Bengals depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Burrow managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Burrow misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Joe Burrow Injury FAQ
Is Joe Burrow injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Joe Burrow is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Joe Burrow playing this week?
Joe Burrow has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Burrow was on the Week 2 report with a back injury, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Joe Burrow missed any games this season?
No. Joe Burrow has played in every Bengals game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Joe Burrow's injury history?
Joe Burrow has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 24 games in all: 11 for a left turf toe injury in 2025, 7 for a right torn wrist ligament in 2023 and 6 for a left torn acl, mcl, pcl, and meniscus in 2020.
What was Joe Burrow's most recent injury?
Joe Burrow's most recent logged injury was a left turf toe injury in Week 2 of 2025. It cost him 11 games.
Does Joe Burrow have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2020 and 2021 (6 games missed).
What was Joe Burrow's worst injury?
Joe Burrow's longest absence came from a left turf toe injury in 2025, which cost him 11 games of the 24 he has missed in his career.
Latest Joe Burrow News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Burrow with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Burrow delivers QB1 week at Pittsburgh
28-of-37, 282 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT
2 CAR, 13 YDS
22.6 fantasy points · QB10
Burrow completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards with three touchdowns in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. Ja'Marr Chase led the team with 12 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 27–30 @ PIT
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)
Threw costly turnover despite otherwise solid performance.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 22.6 PPR points, a QB10 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Burrow quiet in win at Houston
16.2 fantasy points · QB15 · 1.8 below his 18.0 average
Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns in the 20–6 win at Houston. Tee Higgins led the team with 10 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)
Will play as expected; no limitations noted for this game.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Cleared to play Sunday.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)
Full participant Friday, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Throwing passes Friday morning (opens in new tab)
Returned to throwing passes Friday morning, a positive step in his progression.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Gets in another limited session (opens in new tab)
Limited at practice for a second straight day.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to drills Thursday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Thursday, trending toward playing this week.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. May be dealing with injury (opens in new tab)
Possible injury concern worth monitoring ahead of game status updates.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 16.2 PPR points, a QB15 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Solid in season-opening win (opens in new tab)
Threw efficiently to lead the team to a Week 1 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 15.2 PPR points, a QB20 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Burrow quiet in win vs. Tampa Bay
15.2 fantasy points · QB20 · 2.8 below his 18.0 average
Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and ran for 20 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay. Mike Gesicki led the team with 7 targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will sit out Saturday's preseason contest (opens in new tab)
Resting for Saturday's preseason game.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working under center more (opens in new tab)
Expanding snaps under center, signaling a possible scheme shift.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Burrow's passes.
- Tee Higgins: Team-high yardage in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chase Brown: Solid production with 23 touches (opens in new tab)Chase Brown, RB. 13 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: First pair of TDs in win (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: Not worried about knee (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tee Higgins: Will play Sunday (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: Good to go, no designation (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Bengals
Team reporting from bengals.com, Dynasty Command.
Joe Burrow News FAQ
What is the latest news on Joe Burrow?
The latest Burrow update, from September 27: Burrow delivers QB1 week at Pittsburgh. Burrow completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards with three touchdowns in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. Ja'Marr Chase led the team with 12 targets.
How does the latest Joe Burrow news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 22.6 fantasy points, a QB10 finish, 4.6 above his 18.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Joe Burrow sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Burrow: Working under center more (June 25). Expanding snaps under center, signaling a possible scheme shift.
Joe Burrow Bio
Joe Burrow is a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 9. Born December 10, 1996, in Ames, IA, he attended Athens and played college football at Ohio State and then LSU.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Burrow in round 1, pick 1, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
In 81 regular-season games since 2020, he has thrown for 21,605 yards and 164 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2020–present
Selected in round 1, pick 1, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 80 starts in 81 games.
College: Ohio State, LSU
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ContractAgreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ContractBengals exercised his fifth-year option.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Bengals.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 1, pick 1.
About Joe Burrow: Bio FAQ
How old is Joe Burrow?
Joe Burrow is 29 years old. He was born on December 10, 1996. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Joe Burrow?
Joe Burrow is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Joe Burrow weigh?
Joe Burrow weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Joe Burrow wear?
Joe Burrow wears number 9 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays quarterback.
What position does Joe Burrow play?
Joe Burrow plays quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Joe Burrow play for?
Joe Burrow plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a quarterback. He has been with the Bengals since 2020.
Where did Joe Burrow go to college?
Joe Burrow played college football at LSU, after attending Athens (OH). The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of LSU in 2020.
When was Joe Burrow drafted?
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 1st overall pick, out of LSU.
What round was Joe Burrow drafted in?
Joe Burrow was a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 1st overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pick was Joe Burrow in the NFL Draft?
Joe Burrow was the 1st overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round.
Where is Joe Burrow from?
Joe Burrow went to high school in Ohio, at Athens, before playing college football at LSU.
When is Joe Burrow's birthday?
Joe Burrow's birthday is December 10. He was born on December 10, 1996 and is 29 years old.
How long has Joe Burrow been in the NFL?
2026 is Joe Burrow's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What teams has Joe Burrow played for?
Joe Burrow has played for the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What year did Joe Burrow enter the NFL?
Joe Burrow entered the NFL in 2020, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 7th season.