Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning enters Week 3 as a starter the first time since the second half of the 2023 season, and Sunday marks the beginning of a stretch that could alter the course of his life and career.
Browning played at a high level when he subbed in for Burrow the last time around, posting a 4-3 record with a 70.4% completion rate. The former undrafted free agent out of Washington has had to grind to stick in the NFL to put it mildly, enduring multiple cuts and unsteady job security at every turn.
Now, with Burrow sidelined again due to a turf toe injury, this is the ultimate opportunity for Browning to secure his status as a starting QB for now, in 2026, and beyond.