In a nail-biting showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 31-27 victory, but the celebration was bittersweet as quarterback Joe Burrow left the game with a left toe injury.

The Bengals confirmed the injury, and while Burrow was initially deemed questionable to return at halftime, it wasn't long before he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Reports surfaced during the third quarter that Burrow had undergone an MRI and was seen navigating the locker room on a one-legged scooter. After the thrilling matchup, he was spotted on crutches and sporting a walking boot. It was a tough scene for Bengals fans.

The injury occurred during a sack by Jaguars' defensive player Arik Armstead, who took down Burrow midway through the second quarter, directly affecting his mobility.

Burrow initially received on-field treatment before needing assistance to make his way off the field. He started with a noticeable limp but ultimately required support from two trainers to head down the tunnel.

With Burrow sidelined, backup quarterback Jake Browning stepped up, delivering an impressive performance, completing 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Browning led a heroic 15-play, 92-yard game-winning drive, capped off by a 1-yard rushing touchdown with just 19 seconds remaining.

The injury is particularly concerning for a Bengals team aiming for redemption after missing the playoffs last season.

With Burrow back to form and throwing to star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, as well as running back Chase Brown, the Bengals boasted one of the NFL's most formidable offensive lineups this year. They barely secured a win in their opener but were hoping for a better performance moving forward.

Burrow, a two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl icon, has faced his fair share of injuries throughout his career, including a devastating ACL tear that cut his rookie season short and various injuries in subsequent years.

As fans and teammates hold their breath, the Bengals are undoubtedly hoping for Burrow to make a speedy recovery and return to the gridiron sooner rather than later.