Joe Burrow enters the 2026 NFL season fully healthy after a toe injury limited him to eight games in 2025, restoring his mobility and scrambling ability that he has highlighted as central to his game. The Bengals' offense returns its core weapons in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, supporting projections for strong passing production in an attack expected to feature more play-action and under-center elements. An improved defensive line, including additions like Dexter Lawrence, could aid field position and scoring opportunities. Burrow's long-term commitment and the team's "now-or-never" championship focus frame the regular-season outlook, though his history of missing time in multiple recent campaigns remains the primary variable for total passing touchdowns across 17 games.