India, Oct. 13 -- Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow will not play in today's Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers due to a Grade 3 turf toe injury in his left big toe.

Burrow sustained the injury during the second quarter of the Bengals' Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 14, 2025. He underwent successful surgery on September 19 and was placed on injured reserve (IR) shortly afterward.

A Grade 3 turf toe injury generally requires 3-6 months for full recovery. If Burrow hits the early end of that timeline, he could return as soon as Week 16.

However, some insiders are skeptical about such a quick comeback. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer cast doubt on the three-month projection.

"They're saying three mont...