In a disappointing turn of events for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, the star quarterback did not have a great start to the 2024 season. The Bengals were upset by the New England Patriots at home, with a final score of 16-10. Burrow struggled, managing only 164 yards in the air and falling victim to three sacks. To add insult to injury, wide receiver Tee Higgins was ruled out due to injury, leaving Burrow without one of his key targets. However, there is hope that things will improve as the season progresses, especially with Ja’Marr Chase expected to get back into top form after a slow start to training camp.
Despite the disappointing performance on the field, fans were more focused on a video that went viral after the game. The video showed Burrow picking up a water bottle, leading to speculation about the health of his wrist. Fans were concerned that Burrow used his entire arm to grab the bottle, instead of just his wrist. This kind of baseless conjecture is typical in the world of sports fandom, where every action is scrutinized and analyzed.
Burrow, however, seemed unfazed by the wrist controversy. When asked about the video, he responded with complete befuddlement, saying, “I don’t know, I drank water. Can’t say I’ve seen that or know what anybody’s talking about.” His nonchalant attitude towards the situation likely put the minds of Bengals’ public relations team at ease. Despite the chatter and speculation surrounding his wrist, Burrow remains focused on his performance on the field and improving as the season progresses.
