Joe Burrow limited in Wednesday practice with back tightness; expects to play vs. Texans

Joe Burrow was limited Wednesday with back tightness but described it as normal postgame soreness and said he plans to play in Week 2. The Bengals will continue to monitor him during practice days leading into Sunday’s game.

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- Listed as a limited participant on Wednesday’s practice report.
- Burrow described the issue as soreness that began after Week 1 and said it did not affect him during the win over Tampa Bay.
- He told reporters not playing in Houston would be “ridiculous” and expects to play, but the team will keep monitoring reps through the week.
- Burrow’s health determines whether the Bengals run their regular game plan or plan for limited QB reps/mental reps.
- Even limited soreness can change practice preparation and snap-count plans for the week.
- Bengals fans should watch practice reports Thursday/Friday for any escalation or designation changes.

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