Alright folks, Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season is breathing down our necks, and as usual, the league is a whirlwind of injuries, returns, and a whole lot of speculation. Let’s dive right into the juicy bits, shall we?
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First up, Joe Burrow's comeback tour might be kicking off sooner than expected. Fresh off toe surgery in September, the Bengals' star quarterback was a FULL participant in Wednesday's practice. Color me surprised! This is a massive step forward, considering he was initially projected to be sidelined for three months. Burrow himself hinted at a Thanksgiving Day return against the Ravens, but it looks like he might be suiting up against the Patriots this Sunday. Now, with the Bengals sitting at a dismal 3-7, they desperately need Burrow's magic. Can he pull them out of this hole? That remains to be seen.
Of course, it wouldn't be the Bengals without a little drama. If Burrow does indeed play, he'll be without his main target, Ja'Marr Chase. That's right, Chase's one-game suspension for spitting at Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was upheld. A costly mistake for a team already struggling.
Moving over to Baltimore, things are a bit murky with Lamar Jackson. He was MIA from the open portion of Wednesday's practice for the second week running. Last week it was a knee issue, but he still managed to play against the Browns, albeit not his best performance. He threw for 193 yards, got sacked five times, and had two passes picked off. While they won, Jackson ran for only 10 yards. Is he truly healthy, or are the Ravens playing it close to the vest? We'll find out soon enough.
In the Big Apple, the Giants might be getting some good news. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is progressing through concussion protocol and, according to interim coach Mike Kafka, is "trending toward" playing Sunday against the Lions. The plan is for Winston to back him up. It seems the Giants are prioritizing getting their rookie QB back on the field sooner rather than later, which is… a bold move, let's say. It remains to be seen if it will pay off.
Finally, some unfortunate news out of Atlanta. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair his ACL. A tough blow for the young player and a reminder of how quickly things can change in this league. With Penix sidelined, veteran Kirk Cousins will be the man under center for the remainder of the season. Can Cousins turn things around for the struggling Falcons? They're certainly hoping so.
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