Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow completed 21-of-29 passes for 164 yards and rushed four times for 15 yards in the Bengals’ 16-10, Week 1 loss to the Patriots.

It’s not what you want. The Bengals struggled in all phases, but on offense it starts with Burrow. Cincinnati never challenged the Patriots downfield as Burrow finished the afternoon with a paltry 5.7 yards per attempt. Ja’Marr Chase caught all six of his targets, but with Tee Higgins sidelined the offense lacked a second legitimate option. Andrei Iosivas caught 3-of-6 targets, Mike Gesicki dropped a pass in the end zone and Tanner Hudson fumbled as he was approaching the goal line. Higgins’ return will be key for Burrow, who has a tough matchup against the Chiefs on the road in Week 2.