#1. Joe Burrow

This was not how 2023 was supposed to go for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Coming off consecutive AFC North titles, they were expected to reassert their dominance in one of the NFL's deepest divisions, especially after their starting quarterback became the league's highest-paid player. Unfortunately, a 1-3 start doomed them.
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They managed to find their way back with a four-win streak, but in a Week 10 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, Burrow tore a ligament in his right wrist during the first, depriving him of his passing ability. The recovery process can be from six to 12 months, depending on how fast the injury heals.
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