Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow made history in Sunday’s home win against the Cleveland Browns. He became the first player in NFL history with 250+ passing yards and 3+ passing touchdowns in seven consecutive games. He tossed 3 touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday afternoon.
Burrow’s streak began on November 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders and included games against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys. This seven game streak for Burrow has included a whopping 24 passing touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He has been the best statistical quarterback in the league this season as he leads the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Will Joe Burrow be able to continue making history as the Cincinnati Bengals look to keep their playoff hopes alive?
Cincinnati Bengals Season Summary
.@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
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 22, 2024
Cincinnati’s win improved their record to 7-8 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive. The team still needs help from the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts among others to make an improbable playoff appearance. It has been a tale of two teams for the Cincinnati Bengals this season. They feature one of the league’s best offenses and one of the worst defenses. Their offense is 10th in total yards per game and fifth in points per game.
Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase also made history on Sunday by setting a franchise record for receiving yards. Cincinnati’s defense on the other hand has made the wrong type of history this season. They are 29th in yards allowed and 31st in points allowed. A solid defensive performance today against the Cleveland Browns, forcing three turnovers, should not overshadow the fact their defense has cost them this year.
Final Thoughts
Burrow will look to have his eighth straight game of 250+ passing yards and 3+ passing touchdowns next week at home against the Denver Broncos. Denver is two games clear of the Cincinnati Bengals in the standings, but a head-to-win would work wonders for Cincinnati’s playoff chances. Cincinnati has won three straight games, but after such a poor start it may be too little too late.
