The Cincinnati Bengals’ season reads like a paradoxical NFL narrative, where individual brilliance collides with collective disappointment.
Joe Burrow’s recent performances have been nothing short of extraordinary, painting a picture of quarterback excellence that stands in stark contrast to the team’s 4-7 record.
He also is on a rare historical trajectory.
“Joe Burrow is on pace to be the third QB over the last 50 seasons to lead the NFL in pass TD on a team with a losing record. The other two are Joe Montana (1982) and Drew Brees (2012),” NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno wrote on X.
Joe Burrow is on pace to be the third QB over the last 50 seasons to lead the NFL in pass TD on a team with a losing record.
The other two are Joe Montana (1982) and Drew Brees (2012).
— Tony Holzman-Escareno (@FrontOfficeNFL) November 25, 2024
Burrow’s statistical resume is genuinely impressive. Through 11 games, he has amassed 3,028 passing yards, maintaining a robust 67.2 percent completion rate and delivering a league-leading 27 touchdowns against just four interceptions.
His sterling 106.9 passer rating underscores a level of consistency that belies the Bengals’ overall performance.
In a stunning display of individual prowess, Burrow etched his name in the NFL record book by becoming the first quarterback in league history to throw for 300+ yards, 3+ touchdowns and zero interceptions in back-to-back games while losing both in regulation.
His statistical achievements become even more remarkable when considering he’s already accumulated three losses with such stellar numbers, more than Tom Brady experienced in his entire career.
When a franchise quarterback performs at such an elite level yet consistently finds himself on the losing side, it signals fundamental problems within team management, coaching strategies and player dynamics.
The road ahead remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Joe Burrow is delivering a master class in quarterbacking, even as the Bengals struggle to translate his brilliance into victories.
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