The offensive line struggled with Joseph Ossai and Trey Hendrickson, among others, and Brandon Allen was not at his best as the Bengals' defense had a big day, while Joe Burrow was in attendance and looking improved while he watched his team practice. We break down how Burrow's recovery has progressed since Monday, who stood out for the right and wrong reasons in a strong defensive performance on Thursday, and Drew Sample's injury potentially putting the tight end position into a state of flux.

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