7 hours Ago By Daniel Chavkin
The Bengals kept their postseason hopes alive on Sunday, defeating the Browns 24-6 to win their third-straight game. That was in large part due to quarterback Joe Burrow, who once again put forth a superhuman effort to keep the season afloat. Entering Week 16, the Bengals needed to win the rest of their games to stay alive for a postseason spot.
Cincinnati did its part by handling Cleveland, while the Chargers beat the Broncos to get the Bengals back within two games of Denver. Next Saturday, the Bengals host the Broncos in a must-win game for Cincinnati, but that wouldn't have mattered if the Bengals didn't take care of business this week. Today's win was highlighted by a Burrow touchdown that saw him throw a ball while literally flying in midair.
The Sporting News examines Burrow's performance in Week 16 amidst a strong end of the season. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule Joe Burrow stats vs. Browns Completions 23 Attempts 30 Passing Yards 252 Touchdowns 3 Turnovers 1 Burrow's performance on Sunday was his seventh-straight game with at least 250 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, making him the first player in NFL history to post those stats for that many games.
He's also now tied with Dan Marino with the fourth-longest streak of at least three passing touchdowns, trailing Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Andrew Luck. . @JoeyB continues to make history 😏 Most consecutive games with 250+ Passing Yards and 3+ Passing TDs (7) in @NFL history.
#ProBowlVote + Joe Burrow pic.twitter.com/4H2InwuNlE In that span, Burrow has 2,236 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, and nine turnovers.
While Cincinnati is just 4-3 over their past seven games, it is not because Burrow isn't doing his part. Joe Burrow highlights vs. Browns Burrow's first touchdown was his biggest highlight, as he threw a touchdown to wide receiver Tee Higgins while in the air, but it was only one of a few throws that saw the quarterback turn something out of nothing.
JOE BURROW AS HE GOES TO THE GROUND. 📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.
twitter.com/Gw4F8vKyUD Joe Burrow is out here playing a different game pic.twitter.
com/XfpPCniHnY In recent weeks, Burrow had been compared to Batman because he spent $2.9 million to buy a Batmobile , but Higgins said he should instead be called the name of a different superhero. "Looked like Superman when he was throwing it.
I’m calling him Superman from this day forward," Higgins said, via Paul Dehner Jr. "F–- Batman. Superman.
" "(Bleep) Batman. Superman." Hilarious exchange between Tee Higgins and @FOX19Joe on Joe Burrow's TD pass to him.
#Bengals @fox19 pic.twitter.com/w3m180ovzh Burrow tossed two more touchdowns on the day, both of them were highlights.
The quarterback found each of his top three wide receivers in the end zone on the afternoon. Burrow to Iosivas! @Bengals lead 14-0. 📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: https://t.
co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/V2VMkCbsYn Burrow to Chase on the free play! 📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: https://t.
co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/lmE4u1vuVP With two games left in the season and the Bengals' season barely alive, Burrow has a chance for a few more superhero-like performances.
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