NFL Has Flexed Bengals Game Out of Primetime Spot Amid Joe Burrow Return

There are growing reports that indicate Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is set for a return on Sunday. Head coach Zac Taylor offered a cryptic update on the situation, and Burrow was seen taking QB1 reps, and he was a full participant in practice. More news: Bucs’ Baker Mayfield Comments on Matthew Stafford Draws Huge Reactions Even with the excitement of the Bengals getting back their most important player, the NFL has flexed the Week 14 Bengals vs the Buffalo Bills game out of its primetime slot. Instead, the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers game will take over the slot that belonged to the Bengals-Bills. Amid the potential return of Burrow, the Bengals-Bills game has moved to 1: 00 ET/10: 00 PT on FOX, and the Bears-Packers game has been moved up to the 4: 25 ET/1: 25 PT slot. More news: Bengals’ Joe Burrow Receives Cryptic Update on Week 12 Return Despite the Bengals betting back their star quarterback, it is not at shocking that the Bears-Packers game has been flexed up. Caleb Williams and company are one of the most exciting teams in the NFL and have a 7-3 record. The Packers are right behind with a 6-3 record, making this an important divisional game. Conversely, the Bengals are currently 3-7 and are taking on the 9-2 Bills. Burrow may be returning, but the chances of the team rebounding against Buffalo are slim. The Bengals need a lot to go right to ensure they can even make the postseason. At 3-7, the margin for error is very small. Most teams that are 10-7 have a difficult time making the playoffs, and 9-8 is even more difficult. Cincinnati is 3-7, and has the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and the Bills next. By the time the Bengals get to their Week 14 game against Buffalo, they might already be eliminated from playoff contention.
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