We received unfortunate news regarding Joe Burrow this past Sunday night when the NFL Network reported that the Cincinnati quarterback “is feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury” during the 31-27 victory over Jacksonville. The injury requires surgery, which means Burrow will be sidelined for at least three months.

This not only affects Burrow but also impacts his teammates Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. Should he undergo surgery, Burrow could potentially return by Week 15 on December 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, provided the Bengals are still in playoff contention by then.

Fantasy managers will want to find alternatives, as stashing Burrow without an IR spot may not be viable. Below are the top quarterbacks available:

• Daniel Jones (44% rostered)
• Bryce Young (30%)
• Aaron Rodgers (46%)
• Tua Tagovailoa (48%)
• Matthew Stafford (48%)
• Sam Darnold (21%)
• Jake Browning (2%), starting in Burrow’s absence.

Geno Smith (34%) might also be a potential option, depending on his performance against the Chargers. He scored 19.5 Fantasy points against New England.

Russell Wilson (13%) had a standout game with 450 yards and three touchdowns against Dallas but may not retain a starting position long-term. If you’re looking for a long-term backup, Mac Jones (11%) stepped in for Brock Purdy against New Orleans, completing 279 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Overall, Daniel Jones is recommended as the leading option this week. In his two starts with the Colts, he achieved at least 24 Fantasy points. Bryce Young rebounded well in Week 2, scoring 328 passing yards with three touchdowns.

Currently, with Burrow’s absence, Chase and Higgins remain viable starts, despite previous mixed results with Browning, who has stepped in to start while Burrow recovers.