Bengals HC shares honest thoughts on team's chances without Joe Burrow

Browning came on in relief of Burrow after exiting in the first half on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 29-year-old was more of a game manager at times, making some crucial mistakes whenever he tried to sling the football down the field. Despite tossing three interceptions, Browning did just enough to secure a 31-27 win over the Jaguars to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Browning has been with the team long enough that he's familiar with the personnel and offense. When Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week 11 during the 2023 campaign, Browning led the team to a 4-3 record and completed over 70 percent of his passes for 1,936 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions, according to Football Reference.

Of course, Browning is no Burrow, but the Bengals are still stacked on offense with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and running back Chase Brown. Browning and Co. must hold down the fort until Burrow comes back — although his return is not guaranteed.