"CINCINNATI -- While the rest of the Bengals stretched on one end of the team's indoor practice facility Friday morning, Joe Burrow stood and waited, helmet in hand. As the team wrapped up its usual warmups, Burrow bent his legs and kicked, preparing for his opportunity to throw during the team's final practice ahead of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. The sight seemed unfathomable just a few days ago."
"When Burrow suffered a turf toe injury on his left foot on Sept. 14, he was given a three-month timetable to return. After being cleared for practice Monday, he eyed a comeback Thanksgiving Day. But exactly nine weeks after surgery to repair the issue, there was a chance he could play this weekend. Realistically, there is little to play for. The Bengals have lost seven of 10 games this season and have better odds of having a top-five draft pick (16.1%) than making the playoffs (2.8%), according to ESPN Analytics."
Joe Burrow practiced in the Bengals' indoor facility Friday, standing with his helmet while teammates stretched, preparing to throw during the team's final practice before the Patriots game. Burrow suffered a left-foot turf toe on Sept. 14 and underwent surgery, originally receiving a three-month recovery timetable. He was cleared for practice Monday and targeted a Thanksgiving Day comeback; nine weeks after surgery there was a chance he could play this weekend. If he plays, he will use a plate in his Jordan 10 Alpha PE cleats to support his big left toe. The Bengals have lost seven of 10 games and face long playoff odds.
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