Joe Burrow’s injury in practice yesterday sent not just Cincinnati Bengals fans but the entire NFL community into panic mode. Thankfully, per PFN’s Bengals beat reporter Jay Morrison, crisis was adverted as a team source revealed that it was just a calf strain.
It has yet to be determined how much time he will miss, but Burrow avoided any major injury that could’ve sidelined him for as much as the entire season, which was everyone’s initial fear when the footage was first leaked yesterday afternoon.
How Joe Burrow’s Injury Has Impacted Bengals Futures Odds
When it was first reported that Burrow was carted off the field in practice yesterday, Bengals futures markets were immediately taken down at every sportsbook. Due to the uncertainty around the injury, the oddsmakers weren’t taking any chances. Quarterbacks have by far the greatest effect on the odds and any potential shifts, especially star QBs — like Burrow — on Super Bowl contenders — like the Bengals.
Since the injury was reported to be a calf strain, which is a relatively minor injury, the sportsbooks reposted these markets, and to the delight of Bengals fans everywhere, all of their futures odds at DraftKings Sportsbook were the exact same as yesterday morning. This includes NFL MVP, where Burrow’s odds remained at +750, the second-shortest at DraftKings.
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What Are the Bengals’ Odds To Win the Super Bowl?
The Bengals are +1100 at DraftKings Sportsbook to win the Super Bowl. As long as Burrow doesn’t re-aggravate his calf strain or suffer a more serious injury, the Bengals should be in the mix once again. Their biggest obstacle is, of course, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions and the favorites to take home the Lombardi Trophy once again this season.
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