Burrow upgraded to active despite reported 'back tightness' ahead of Week 2 matchup against Houston Texans

The Bengals are set to face Houston Texans on the road Sunday.Earlier this week, Joe Burrow reported "back tightness," and the Bengals listed him as questionable for their Week 2 game. However, the star quarterback has now been upgraded to active and is set to play in the Week 2 game.Burrow's "questionable" designation came after he was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to what he called "back tightness." Burrow was a full participant in practice Friday.WATCH: Burrow reports 'back tightness' after Week 1 game Burrow expected to play against Texans despite 'back tightness' after Week 1JaMarr Chase looking to bounce back from quiet Week 1 performanceEven though Houston allowed 36 points in the season opener, the Texans defense is viewed as one of the best in the NFL. The Texans play a lot of aggressive coverages, challenging opposing teams to attempt aggressive plays against them.Ja'Marr Chases playmaking ability should make him a big factor in this matchup.

Hell also be going up against two-time All-Pro corner Derek Stingley, who was a teammate of Burrow and Chases at LSU.Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher put it in plain and simple terms after Chase only recorded two catches for 12 yards in the season opener.We didnt throw him the ball enough, Pitcher said on Wednesday as the Bengals prepared for Sundays game at Houston. Weve got to throw him the ball more. Hes the best receiver in the world.

Thats first and foremost.WATCH: Caleb Noe breaks down the Bengals Week 1 win over Tampa Bay Caleb Noe breaks down the Bengals Week 1 win over Tampa BayThe good news for the Bengals is that they scored 33 points in a Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they could have scored 40 points if they didnt end up kneeling the ball inside the red zone to close out the fourth quarter.After going through a frustrating 2025 season for the team last season, Chase was happy to see the Bengals open 2026 with a 1-0 record.Whats understood doesnt need to be explained at the end of the day, Chase said. I think I held my attitude accountable. At the end of the day, I just want to win.

As an athlete and as a competitor, the best thing I want to do is help my team, provide and win.Chases performance in Week 1 totaled what was tied for the second-lowest number … CINCINNATI, Ohio — Joe Burrow is following through on his word from Wednesday that he will play through back tightness on Sunday as the Bengals face the Texans.