Joe Burrow's calf injury is the biggest question mark for the Cincinnati Bengals this season. The star quarterback hasn't looked quite the same since coming back from the injury he suffered in the preseason. Cincy's worries were worsened when Burrow limped off the field late in their game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3.

With a pivotal matchup for the Bengals against the Los Angeles Rams coming on Monday Night Football, fans want the answer to one question: Is Joe Burrow playing tonight vs. the Rams?

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Joe Burrow injury status vs. Rams

Officially, Joe Burrow is still listed as questionable for the Bengals' game against the Rams in Week 3. This has been Burrow's status since the start of the week, after reaggravating his calf injury. The quarterback has been practicing, at least, but it does look like Burrow will be a game-time decision for Week 3.

Later on Monday morning, signs pointed to Burrow trending in the right direction, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

“QB Joe Burrow is going through a workout this morning. I'm told there's optimism he will play and his status for tonight is trending in the right direction, per sources.  Burrow is campaigning with the coaching staff and trainers to play, however his status is still uncertain,” Russini wrote.

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In  the latest updates, however, Burrow is reportedly set to suit up for the Bengals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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As it turns out, though, Burrow's calf injury proved to be more troublesome than fans anticipated. The Bengals quarterback did not return until the literal start of the 2023 season, with less than a week to get acclimated to game speed. Burrow did not look comfortable in his return, staying stationary and seemingly hesitant to use his legs.

The injury has clearly affected the Bengals' offense this season. Before coming alive in the second half in Week 2, Cincy's offense looked putrid with Burrow at the helm. It's a bit of a conundrum for Cincinnati: do you take care of your quarterback and risk going 0-3 against a hot Rams team, or do you chuck Burrow out there and hope for the best?

So, to answer the question: Is Joe Burrow playing tonight vs. the Rams? The answer is most likely YES.