India, Nov. 23 -- The Cincinnati Bengals have officially downgraded quarterback Joe Burrow to out for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium, despite the QB practicing fully throughout the week. Joe Flacco is set to start his sixth straight game, per Fox News.

Burrow still has a shot to return on Thanksgiving Day vs. the Baltimore Ravens, and if he is not cleared in time, Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills on December 4 is considered the next realistic target.

Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 15.

The injury, which was caused by a sack from Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armste...