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Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back) active vs. Texans

By Thomson Reuters Sep 20, 2026 | 11:31 AM

By Field Level Media

Sep 20 (Field Level Media) – Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is active for Sunday’s game ​against the host Houston Texans.

Burrow, who ‌was listed as questionable, was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to back tightness before serving as a full participant ‌in ​Friday’s session.

A three-time Pro ⁠Bowl selection, Burrow ⁠completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards and one touchdown in Cincinnati’s 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ​last Sunday. He also threw an interception.

While Burrow, 29, will play on ⁠Sunday, the Bengals (1-0) listed ⁠the following as inactive for ​the contest: wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams, cornerback Josh ​Newton, offensive linemen Myles Hinton and ‌Connor Lew, defensive linemen BJ Hill and Landon Robinson as well as quarterback Josh Johnson.

The Texans (0-1) will be without two-time ⁠Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins. who injured his hamstring during practice on Wednesday.

Collins, 27, had ⁠seven ‌catches for 75 yards and ⁠a touchdown in Houston’s 36-31 ​loss ‌to the Buffalo Bills in the ​season ⁠opener last Sunday.

The Texans also listed tight end Brevin Jordan, linebacker Jake Hummel, cornerback Collin Wright, guard Ed Ingram, offensive tackle Nate Thomas and defense end Jadeveon Clowney.

(–Field ​Level Media)