At one point last week, the signs were pointing toward Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returning for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Joe Flacco will start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals against the New England Patriots. Joe Burrow wasn't activated to the roster for Sunday's game.

The Cincinnati Bengals had quarterback Joe Burrow back at practice this week, fueling speculation he might return in time for Sunday’s home matchup against the New England Patriots, part of the Week 12 slate of games. Burrow logged full sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and was listed as questionable entering the weekend.