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Burrow Ready for Texans Despite Back Tightness

Joe Burrow will start Cincinnati's Week 2 game against Houston despite back tightness, per NBC Sports.

Joe Burrow will start for Cincinnati in Week 2 against the Houston Texans on Sunday, per NBC Sports. The quarterback dealt with back tightness during the practice week but was a full participant in Friday's session, per NBC Sports, clearing him for Sunday's matchup.

The injury scare during the week presented a possible concern, but his progression to full practice participation by Friday resolved the question of his status for the matchup.

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