The Bengals enter Thursday's game with a 3-8 record. They've lost four-straight games and are 1-8 without Burrow. Cincinnati's offense has struggled in recent weeks, scoring just 25 total points in losses to the Steelers and Patriots.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor did not confirm that quarterback Joe Burrow will start in Baltimore, but said "it looks like he's in good shape."

Week 12 of the NFL season is in full swing, and there are some key players dealing with injuries. See who's in and who's out.

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.

Dr. Bowers: "I view the risk of re-injury as low. The carbon fiber plate provides solid protection for the toe. However, because he may be returning slightly ahead of schedule, he could be a bit less mobile when scrambling and may have more difficulty escaping pressure. That could lead to a few extra hits on plays he might normally evade."