Somehow, someway, the Cincinnati Bengals are still alive.
Despite a dreadful start to the season, Zac Taylor’s team still has a chance to make the playoffs, although a slim one.
Then again, when you have Joe Burrow out there, you have hope.
Burrow had yet another strong outing to keep his team afloat.
Following the win, Skip Bayless took to X to call him the best quarterback in the world.
Joe Burrow, world’s best QB.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) December 29, 2024
That’s a bold statement, but he might not be that far off.
The Bengals’ defense and Zac Taylor’s coaching have cost Burrow this season over and over, but he’s had one of the best campaigns by any quarterback in the history of this game.
The front office needs to address some of those issues in the offseason.
Despite his team’s mediocre record, Burrow has been on an absolute tear all year long.
He’s currently leading the league in pass attempts (606), completions (432), passing yards (4,641), passing yards per game (290.1), and passing touchdowns (42), and he’s only been picked off eight times.
Ja’Marr Chase is on pace to win the wide receiver triple crown, and while he also has plenty to do with this offensive success, it wouldn’t have been possible without Burrow.
The Bengals might not make the playoffs, but if they do, Joe Burrow will be the last person anybody – including Patrick Mahomes – will want to come across in a win-or-go-home situation.
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