Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is right in the middle of an MVP-like year — just ask Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. And yet, questions remain about that surgically repaired wrist. Questions, such as how the upcoming cold weather in Week 13 might impact his wrist and throws, something Burrow responded to on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) paces between plays in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

For the first time since his season-ending wrist surgery a year ago, Joe Burrow will play in a cold-weather game. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to play in a cold weather game this season and he spoke honestly about the uncertainty he’s facing ahead of Sunday’s game with freezing temperatures expected.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin seems to be specifically focused on his team competing against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who in Tomlin's mind is having an "MVP-caliber" season even if the team is only 4–7. Tomlin paid Burrow this high compliment when discussing this weekend's matchup.

T he Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to Cincinnati this week for their first of two matchups with the Bengals this week, kicking off on Sunday, December 1 at 1 p.m. ET from Paycor