Joe Burrow is making progress from a turf toe injury that required surgery, and it appears there is optimism for the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback to return earlier than anticipated.

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced a significant injury update on quarterback Joe Burrow, who's been out since NFL Week 2.

Joe Burrow r eturned to practice in a limited capacity last week, fueling speculation as to when the Bengals' Pro Bowl quarterback will playing again.  CBS Sports' Melanie Collins provided an update on Burrow's progress and the Bengals plans for him during Cincinnati's Week 11 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured his left wrist late in the first half, leading to an early exit in the 34-12 win over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the game.

Just when Cincinnati Bengals fans thought this season couldn't get worse, Ja'Marr Chase spat on Jalen Ramsey during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers to provide the ugliest moment of a brutal year.

The Patriots caught a major break heading into their game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Superstar Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will miss the game as he has been suspended for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during Sunday's game.

Aaron Rodgers suffered a left wrist fracture after two “roughing the passer” penalties by Bengals players. Sunday night’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals was not short on drama. One animated instance after another. The most notable was the scuffle between Ja’Marr Chase and Jalen Ramsey.

Steelers linebacker TJ Watt was penalized for roughing Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.