Is Joe Burrow playing today? Bengals QB update ahead of Divisional game vs Bills

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares to take the field prior to the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will be on the road to take on the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Two of the league's strongest and most explosive offensive units will square off in a rematch of the game that was called off in Week 17.

The Bengals have been dominant over the last few weeks and Burrow, who is anticipated to start today, has played as efficiently as anyone in the league. Burrow has demonstrated why he should be compared to Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, among others.

The Bengals have won nine straight games because of such performances, but have a stern test in Buffalo.

The Bengals are underdogs for the game against Josh Allen and the Bills. Two days ago, Cincinnati suffered a setback when two of their finest pass protectors, Jonah Williams and Alex Cappa, were declared ineligible for the contest.

Joe Burrow is a player to watch out for against the Bills

Since losing Von Miller to a knee issue two months ago, the Bills' defense has become less formidable. Buffalo's defense looked shaky against the Miami Dolphins last week, and the Bengals look to be a more dangerous outfit.

It will be intriguing to see what Joe Burrow can produce given the resources he has at his disposal. Receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd can be very explosive down the field, while Joe Mixon is a real threat on the ground.

The Bengals need to defeat the Bills to reach the AFC Championship Game for a second consecutive year. Burrow will be under pressure in hostile territory, but he has already proven his ability to keep cool under pressure.

In a tense Wild Card victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Joe Burrow passed for 209 yards and one TD while scoring once on the run.

The Buffalo Bills almost permitted an injury-decimated Miami Dolphins to sneak past them last week, allowing 31 points, so this upcoming clash is intriguing. Their defense was sloppy, which bodes well for Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who've not lost since October.

In this game, the Bills may benefit from some extra motivation. According to reports, Damar Hamlin will be watching for the first time since his health scare, which might significantly boost players' spirits.

However, the Bills have had trouble preventing turnovers, which might not go unpunished against Cincinnati.

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