The MVP race may be shaping up as a battle between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, but Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has no doubt about who holds the title of the NFL’s best player: Joe Burrow.
Following Burrow’s stellar performance in the Bengals’ thrilling overtime win against the Broncos on Saturday, Taylor didn’t hesitate to make his stance clear when asked about Burrow’s place in the MVP discussion.
“I don’t think anyone can watch Joe Burrow on the field and not believe he’s the best player in the world,” Taylor said. “I wouldn’t trade Joe Burrow for any player in the universe. To me, that’s the definition of an MVP.”
Burrow delivered one of the finest performances of the season, completing 39 of 49 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. His poise and precision under pressure solidified his status as the best player on the field and among the elite in the league.
Now, with the Bengals fighting to secure a playoff spot, Burrow’s leadership will be crucial as they aim for another critical win next week. With some help from other results, Taylor and the Bengals hope their franchise quarterback—whom they view as the best in the world—can lead them to postseason success.
