Bengals QB Joe Burrow says pinky injury won't force him to miss games

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered an injury to his right pinky on the opening drive of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. As the game progressed, Burrow looked uncomfortable. 

After trying out a glove and tape, Burrow decided he didn't want anything on his hand and played through whatever discomfort he was dealing with. Following the game, Burrow provided an update on his pinky and said he won't miss any games moving forward because of it. However, Cincinnati's franchise quarterback said he will have to work through it this week. The injury is on his throwing hand.

"I don't think I really noticed what happened at the beginning," Burrow said. "As it went a long, it got progressively worse a little bit but I was able to play through it."

Despite suffering the injury, Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor said they didn't think it affected his accuracy. Burrow finished the game completing 24-of-40 passes for 300 yards, one touchdown and one interception. 

As the Bengals look to rebound from a disappointing performance in a high-stakes AFC game, Burrow's health will be one to monitor. The Bengals host the San Francisco 49ers at Paul Brown Stadium next Sunday and will need Burrow to be at his best to ensure a two-game skid doesn't take place. 

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