Between that and leading the league in passing yards, Burrow made his case for the NFL MVP award. Thursday, he was officially announced as one of five finalists for the award. Joining him among the group are Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially one of the five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award given on Feb. 8. Burrow is a finalist along with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow received a massive NFL announcement despite a poor season from the team.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was on the wrong end of some obvious facemask penalties that didn’t earn flags last season. Some of those plays went on to see the offenders fined — not that it helped the Bengals much in hindsight. Other major misses somehow didn’t get fined.

#NFL QB Reads 2024 Joe Burrow led the league in 2024, progressing through his reads on 93.6% of pass plays. Brock Purdy ranked 7th at 91%, reflecting Shanahan's confidence in his ability to read the field. On the other hand, Tua Tagovailoa had the lowest progression rate,… pic.twitter.com/zK1ybdL4uN