There’s only one Joe Burrow.
In a season marred by his team’s frustrating inconsistency, Burrow (quietly) emerged as the best quarterback in the league. National Football League and put together stellar performances that went largely underappreciated amid the Bengals’ struggles as a team.
On Saturday night, under bright lights, Burrow took center stage and delivered another masterful performance worthy of any reward and all the flattery. In a game that the Bengals may have had no chance of winning, Burrow finished 40 of 50 for 419 yards and three touchdowns, and his third score clinched a dramatic 30–24 overtime victory over the Bengals. Denver Broncos.
The Bengals came dangerously close to throwing the game away due to the hit. Cade York missed a 33-yard field goal with 3 minutes left in overtime that bounced off the left upright. But the defense held strong, forcing Denver into a three-and-out tie that ended Bo Nix an incompletion at third, giving Burrow one last chance.
As he has done all season, Burrow delivered.
CincinnatiThe first win of the year against a team with a winning record kept its slim playoff hopes alive. To reach the postseason for the first time since 2022, the Bengals must win Pittsburgh in Week 18 and get help from other teams.
With Burrow at the helm, anything seems possible.
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GAME PLAYER
Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow had a stellar performance Saturday, completing 40 of 50 passes for 419 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Burrow was exceptionally efficient on throws 10-plus yards downfield, going 11 of 15 for 207 yards and a touchdown, earning a 137.5 passer rating on those attempts. He added one big shot while avoiding any turnover-worthy plays.
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