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Joe Burrow expected to play in Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is slated to take the field for Sunday's away game against the Houston Texans despite dealing with back stiffness. After experiencing physical soreness stemming from Cincinnati's opening victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Burrow was held to limited work early in the practice week.

Wide receiver Tee Higgins noted that his quarterback appeared sharp during Thursday's session, where Burrow engaged in preliminary stretching and position-specific drills.

Burrow brushed aside skepticism regarding his availability, labeling any assumption that he might sit out as absurd. Even though he enters the contest at less than peak physical condition, the team expects their signal-caller under center as they seek to build upon their 1-0 start to the campaign.