Joe Burrow shines with dual honors after Bengals’ dominant victory over Dolphins
CINCINNATI – In a remarkable display of skill and leadership, Joe Burrow has earned the distinction of being named both the FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week and the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following the Cincinnati Bengals’ impressive 45-21 triumph over the Miami Dolphins.
Burrow’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. He completed 25 of 32 passes, racking up 309 yards and throwing four touchdown passes without a single turnover. This marked Cincinnati’s highest-scoring game in over a decade, a testament to Burrow’s ability to command the offense effectively. His stellar outing has propelled him into the ranks of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, landing him among the top five in Pro Football Focus’s quarterback grades.
Milestones and Records
With this latest accolade, Burrow has solidified his place in Bengals history. According to reports, he now holds the record for the second-most AFC Offensive Player of the Week awards in the franchise’s history, trailing only Boomer Esiason, who accrued nine such honors during his career. Since entering the league in 2020, Burrow has also amassed the fourth-most Player of the Week awards among quarterbacks, with only Josh Allen (16), Lamar Jackson (nine), and Patrick Mahomes (nine) ahead of him.
Reflecting on his performance during a press conference on Christmas Eve, Burrow expressed satisfaction with his game. “I felt good about it. For the most part, it was a clean game,” he noted. “Obviously, a couple that you’d like back, just like every game. But for the most part, I felt good about it.”
Looking Ahead
The Bengals are gearing up for their next challenge as they prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium. Burrow’s ability to maintain this level of performance will be crucial as Cincinnati seeks to build on the momentum from their recent victory.
As the excitement builds, fans are rallying behind their star quarterback, eager to see what Burrow will achieve next on the field.
