should i drop joe burrow

Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury requiring surgery, sidelining him for a minimum of three months in the 2025 season. This injury significantly impacts his fantasy value, as he is expected to miss a substantial portion of the season, potentially not returning until mid-December. During his absence, the Bengals will rely on backup QB Jake Browning, whose play style is somewhat different and likely less effective than Burrow's, leading to a simplified offense and possibly reduced fantasy production. Given this timeline and the uncertain return, it is generally advisable to drop Joe Burrow from a fantasy roster unless there is a specific strategy to hold him long-term or roster space is not an issue. Fantasy analysts suggest looking for available quarterbacks to replace him during this period.