Analysis

Burrow had a resurgent 2024 campaign after missing seven games in 2023 due to a wrist injury. This season, the quarterback completed 71 percent of his passes for an NFL-high 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns, while throwing nine interceptions over 17 regular-season games. Burrow also added 201 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Analysis

Burrow fought through a typical AFC North slugfest against the aggressive Steelers defense, which sacked him four times. One of those takedowns in the third quarter caused Burrow's helmet to be driven into the ground and led to a concussion check, but the star signal-caller did not miss any time. Burrow connected with eight different pass catchers overall on the night, and although he saw an eight-game streak of multiple touchdown passes snapped, he kept the Bengals' slim playoff hopes, which now hinge on a loss by the Broncos and a loss or tie by the Dolphins on Sunday, alive. Burrow finishes the 2024 regular season with a career-high 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns across 17 regular-season games.

Analysis

Burrow was listed as a limited participant in both of the Bengals' first two Week 18 practices due to the pair of injuries, but he erased any lingering concern about his availability for Saturday by turning in a full session Thursday. His practice participation was inhibited by the same two injuries in each of the previous three weeks, but Burrow's production wasn't affected at all, as he tossed nine touchdowns against two interceptions while adding another score on the ground and averaging 311.7 passing yards per contest during that stretch. Fantasy managers in leagues that are still active in Week 18 can feel fully comfortable with keeping Burrow in lineups.

Analysis

The quarterback will have one more opportunity Thursday to put in a full practice before Saturday's game against the Steelers, but even if he remains limited, his availability for the regular-season finale won't be in much question. The 8-8 Bengals can keep their faint playoff hopes alive with a win, so expect Burrow to play through the pair of injuries, even if he's less than 100 percent healthy.

Analysis

For the fourth week in a row, Burrow is appearing on Cincinnati's injury report with both right wrist and knee issues, but neither injury is expected to keep him from suiting up for Saturday's game in Pittsburgh. In the Bengals' previous matchup with the Steelers back in Week 13, Burrow completed 28 of 38 pass attempts for 309 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while adding nine yards on two carries and losing two fumbles in a 44-38 loss.

Analysis

Burrow had no trouble moving the Bengals' offense at any point in the game, though it took some time for the unit to find the end zone. He ultimately accounted for all four of Cincinnati's touchdowns, with passing scores of two, 12 and three yards as well as a one-yard sneak late in the fourth quarter. Burrow now has at least three passing touchdowns in eight straight games and has topped 350 passing yards four times in that span. With the thrilling overtime win, Cincinnati's playoff hopes remain alive as Burrow leads the team into a Week 18 showdown with the Steelers.

Analysis

Burrow was a limited participant in practice throughout the week due to a pair of injuries, but as expected, neither health concern will keep him from playing Saturday. If the Bengals' longshot bid for the postseason comes to an end in the aftermath of Week 17 action, Burrow could be a candidate to rest in Week 18, but fantasy managers can feel comfortable including the quarterback in their fantasy lineups, even in a matchup versus a tough Denver defense. Burrow has thrown for at least three touchdowns in seven straight games and is averaging 319.4 passing yards per contest during that stretch.

Analysis

Cincinnati has listed Burrow as limited on five straight injury reports, but he'll most likely approach Saturday's game against the Broncos without an injury designation. Wideout Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) was also listed as limited Tuesday and Wednesday, but could be cleared for Week 17 action along with Burrow when the Bengals release their final injury report of the week Thursday.

Analysis

Burrow was limited in practices throughout last week with the same pair of injuries, but he avoided taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Browns and completed 23 of 30 pass attempts for 252 yards and three touchdowns in Cincinnati's 24-6 win. He's operating with a cap on his reps once again to kick off Week 17 prep, but his availability for Saturday's tilt with the Broncos doesn't appear to be in any peril.