Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen is the next man up after Joe Burrow's season-ending injury. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals planning to start Brandon Allen vs. Giants after Joe Burrow injury

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/25/20

Joe Burrow's rookie campaign was cut short last weekend when he tore his ACL and MCL against the Washington Football Team. The Cincinnati Bengals really don't have much of a chance to make the playoffs, and they really don't have much of a choice when it comes to finding a replacement for Burrow.

With not many options in the free-agent market, the Bengals are opting to start practice squad quarterback Brandon Allen on Sunday against the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

The #Bengals are planning to start QB Brandon Allen on Sunday vs. the #Giants, according to sources. Allen was on the practice squad until the other day when he replaced Joe Burrow on the roster. Ryan Finley, who came in for Burrow against #WashingtonFootball Team, will back up.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 25, 2020

Allen was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. He started three games for the Denver Broncos last season, going 1-2 and completing 46.4% of his passes for 515 yards and three touchdowns against two interceptions.

The 28-year-old certainly is a downgrade from Burrow, but if he struggles, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor probably won't hesitate to put Ryan Finley in the game.

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