Joe Burrow on returning to play for 3-8 Bengals on Thanksgiving: I'm not going to sit if healthy

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is set to return to action against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving after recovering from a toe injury sustained in Week 2. Despite the Bengals' 3-8 record and slim playoff prospects, Burrow emphasized his commitment to playing whenever he is healthy. He underwent surgery following the injury but has managed to return earlier than the initially projected three-month recovery period.

Burrow expressed the significance of playing in a division rivalry game on a national stage, highlighting the opportunity to compete on Thanksgiving as a long-held aspiration. The Bengals are three games behind the Ravens and Steelers in their division, and Burrow acknowledged the need to win their remaining games to have a chance at a playoff berth.

Cincinnati's matchup against the Ravens is pivotal, as it marks the first of two encounters within three weeks. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET in Baltimore.