Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor and the organization ultimately decided to not activate quarterback Joe Burrow for Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. And the 26-20 final that came down to the final moments makes the decision sting all the more.

The Cincinnati Bengals are now 3-8 and all eyes turn to Thanksgiving night and whether or not quarterback Joe Burrow will return. As of Nov. 23, following the Bengals’ 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium, the organization has yet to publicly say if Burrow will start against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 27.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is on the cusp of returning from injury, but that won't happen this week. Here's what we know about Burrow's chances of suiting up in Week 13.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor told reporters why they opted not to activate Joe Burrow for Sunday vs. the Patriots.

Cris Collinsworth on Joe Burrow: "It's a really interesting decision. ... It would be hard for me to take the franchise quarterback and risk him."

Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow greeted IShowSpeed on the sideline at Paycor Stadium ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 12 game against the New England Patriots. The NFL shared video via Twitter/X.

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.