Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is dealing with a grade 3 turf toe injury that requires surgery — but what does that mean for his season? James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com sits down with Dr. Brandon Bowers, a Cincinnati-based doctor of physical therapy with Athletico, to break down what exactly turf toe is and why it’s so serious, Burrow’s expected recovery timeline, how equipment like carbon fiber shoe plates might help protect him, and the chances Bengals fans see Burrow back for a potential playoff run.

If you want expert insight into Joe Burrow’s injury, recovery, and what it means for the Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes, this is the breakdown you need.

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