Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 6-2 with a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, led by quarterback Joe Burrow. His recent scoring and passing numbers have put him in the MVP discussion, while Cincinnati’s improved defense has helped support the offense.Key Facts
- Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions against Atlanta.
- He threw 16 touchdown passes over four weeks, the most in a four-game span in Bengals history.
- Burrow is the second pro football quarterback recorded with at least 16 passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in a four-game span.
- Burrow has been pressured on 30.2% of his dropbacks this season, compared with 33.8% in 2025 and 34.2% in 2024.
- Cincinnati went 24-27 in the regular season from 2023 through 2025 and did not reach the playoffs.
- The Bengals’ run game averaged 3.87 yards per carry, among the lowest marks in the league.
- Myles Garrett recorded three sacks, nine pressures and a forced fumble in his return from a knee injury as the Rams beat Washington 20-13.
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