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Underdog Fantasy<\/p>\nJoe Burrow doesn\u2019t appear to be having very much fun right now.<\/p>\n
The Bengals\u2019 star quarterback had some curious comments during a press conference Wednesday that many thought were alarming.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I want to keep doing this, then what am I trying to do with myself?\u201d Burrow told reporters. \u201cAnd I have to have fun doing it. You know, if it\u2019s not fun, then what am I doing it for? So, that\u2019s the mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe Burrow looked defeated when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. AP<\/p>\n
Burrow just returned from a severe Grade 3 turf toe injury, missing a majority of the season after suffering the injury in Week 2.<\/p>\n
Since returning, Burrow has led the Bengals to a win over the Ravens and a high-scoring loss in Buffalo to the Bills that all but ended Cincinnati\u2019s playoff hopes.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo I have fun playing?\u201d Burrow asked while at the press conference. \u201cI mean, how much? Winning\u2019s always fun, but in general, was it as fun as before? No, I wouldn\u2019t say it was that way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bengals currently have the No. 28-ranked offensive line according to Pro Football Focus, and he\u2019s being pressured on 23.3 percent of his dropbacks, among the worst figures in the NFL <\/p>\n
Burrow has suffered numerous injuries in his NFL career as he\u2019s tried to put the Bengals on his back, leading them to a Super Bowl loss to the Rams in 2022.<\/p>\n
Joe Burriw has taken loads of hits while with the Bengals. AP<\/p>\n
This will now likely be the third straight season the Bengals have missed the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Burrow was asked if there was a turning point that made him enjoy the game less.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe changing point? I\u2019m not sure there was a singular moment or time,\u201d Burrow said. \u201cReflection \u2014 reflection on a lot of things that I\u2019ve done and been through in my career, I think. And I\u2019ve been through more than most. Certainly not easy on the brain or body, so just trying to have fun doing it again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burrow ominously added, \u201cUmmm, there\u2019s just a lot of things going on right now \u2014 football-related, personally, all the above.\u201d<\/p>\n
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