{
  "id": 7854168,
  "title": "Joe Burrow says he's dealing with back tightness, 'normal game day soreness' but will play in Week 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/joe-burrow-says-hes-dealing-with-back-tightness-normal-game-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T19:37:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/joe-burrow-says-hes-dealing-with-back-tightness-normal-game-day-soreness-but-will-play-in-week-2-193725927.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Burrow, the talented quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has revealed he is experiencing back tightness, which he described as normal game day soreness, preventing him from participating in the Week 2 game against the Houston Texans. Despite the alarm raised by his limited throwing during practice, Burrow assured fans that he will take the field, dismissing concerns about his ability to play. The injury, occurring near his throwing shoulder during a tackle in the first half of a recent game, remains unclear in terms of exact timing. Notably, Burrow didn't miss any snaps following the incident and completed passes in the second half of a previous victory. Given his injury-prone history, including ACL tears, wrist and foot issues, the Bengals' fans should remain vigilant. However, Burrow's past success, marked by Comeback Player of the Year awards, Pro Bowl selections, and MVP finishes, suggests he will continue to be a key player for the team. This update will be further elaborated upon.",
  "summary": "Joe Burrow called it \"ridiculous\" to suggest he won't play in Week 2.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Burrow has back tightness, described as normal game day soreness",
    "Injury occurred near throwing shoulder during tackle",
    "Burrow will play in Week 2, dismissing concerns about playing ability"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}