Photo via CBS Sports

Joe Burrow injury watch: Why Bengals QB was limited in practice and what it means for Week 2 vs. Texans

Joe Burrow saw restricted action during Wednesday's practice session ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals' upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans. Observers noted that the quarterback skipped group stretching and largely refrained from throwing during typical warm-up drills with fellow passers, although he had thrown alongside Joe Flacco prior to the stretch.

Burrow nevertheless fulfilled his customary Wednesday media obligations, addressing questions directly and clarifying that his limited workload stemmed from back tightness, which he characterized as routine post-game soreness.

While Burrow remains uncertain whether he will handle a full workload during Thursday's drills, he emphatically rejected the concept of resting as a precaution for Sunday's contest in Houston. When questioned about potentially sitting out the game, he dismissed the idea entirely, asserting his firm intention to play.