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A Texans hit fixed Joe Burrow's dislocated rib
Bengals QB Joe Burrow's rib popped back into place during a hit from Houston's defense, and he played through it.
In brief
Bengals QB Joe Burrow's rib popped back into place during a hit from Houston's defense, and he played through it. Sometimes a hard hit can accidentally fix an injury rather than cause one. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Burrow takes a beating in Houston
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow absorbed five sacks and ten total hits against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22nd.
One hit had unexpected benefits
After the game, Burrow thanked Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. for popping his rib back into place with a hit.
Burrow confirms it during the game
A sideline video shows Burrow telling receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins that a hit actually popped his rib back in place during the game.
“Then afterward it felt better”
He'd been dealing with back pain
Burrow was on the injury report all week with a back injury, and the Bengals elevated backup QB Josh Johnson from the practice squad.
Burrow downplayed the severity
Burrow told Fox Sports' Jay Glazer the situation was being blown out of proportion, but the rib had genuinely been dislocated.
Next up: the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Bengals visit the Steelers on Sunday, and it remains to be seen if Burrow has any lingering conditions from the injury.
The short version
Sometimes a hard hit can accidentally fix an injury rather than cause one.
