Joe Burrow’s early season calf injury hampered any shot of a return to the AFC championship for the Cincinnati Bengals for third consecutive season. The former first overall pick managed just 10 games in 2023 and was unable to match his previous highs.
Over the last three seasons it is fair to say the Bengals have been the Kansas City Chiefs biggest threat in a highly competitive AFC. Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have gone on to win consecutive championships and appeared in three of the last four Super Bowls. If not for Burrow, it could have been four consecutive Super Bowl appearances for Kansas City.
Per a recent article from NFL.com, Burrow opened up about the heated rivalry and the Bengals chances of overcoming the Super Bowl champs in 2024.
“I think we both work really hard. They have great players, we have great players. I think we match up pretty well with them. I think we’re built to beat them. I always appreciate the legendary battles we have. Guys are out there always making plays. Both teams have big-time defensive lines. It’s a great matchup,” said Burrow
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— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 14, 2024
Burrow, who was speaking on The New Heights podcast with the Kelce brothers, has a lifetime 3-1 record against Mahomes and the Chiefs, better than any other current quarterback in the NFL. If not for a slender 23-20 victory in the AFC championship in 2023. it could have been 4-0 in Burrow’s favor.
Over four seasons with the Bengals, Burrow has racked up 14083 passing yards, 97 touchdowns and has a completed 68 percent of his passes. He has led his team to the Super Bowl and an AFC championship over that stretch. An incredible feat considering he is still only 27 years old.
The Chiefs and Bengals will likely start the year as two of the favorites for the AFC. If Burrow can stay healthy, he could be the man to put an stop to the coveted three-peat that the Chiefs are after.
