# 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.
- Title: A Texans hit fixed Joe Burrow's dislocated rib · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: joe burrow, cincinnati bengals, houston texans, will anderson jr, nfl, injury, rib dislocation, week 2, sports, Texans, hit, fixed
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/a-hit-from-the-texans-popped-joe-burrows-rib-back-into-place
- Published: 2026-09-22T21:24:56.804+00:00
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- Topics: joe burrow, cincinnati bengals, houston texans, will anderson jr, nfl, injury, rib dislocation, week 2, 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.
## Key takeaway

Sometimes a hard hit can accidentally fix an injury rather than cause one.