There is only one Joe Burrow.

In a season marked by his team’s incredible inconsistency, Burrow was – quietly – the best quarterback in the world National Football League and has put in outstanding performances that have gone largely unnoticed given the Bengals’ struggles as a team.

On Saturday night, Burrow took the stage under the bright lights and delivered another masterful performance that deserved it any Award and all the admiration. In a game where there was arguably no winning for the Bengals, Burrow finished 40 of 50 for 419 yards and three touchdowns, with his third touchdown securing a dramatic 30-24 overtime victory over the Bengals Denver Broncos.

The Bengals were dangerously close to giving up the game at kicker Cade York With 3 minutes left in overtime, he missed a 33-yard field goal and the ball bounced off the left upright. But the defense held strong, forcing Denver into a three-pointer capped by one Bo Nix Incompletion on third down, giving Burrow one last chance.

As he has all season, Burrow delivered.

CincinnatiThe first win this year against a team with a winning record kept their faint playoff hopes alive. To reach the postseason for the first time since 2022, the Bengals must win Pittsburgh in Week 18 and get help from other teams.

With Burrow at the helm, anything seems possible.

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PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday, completing 40 of his 50 passes for 419 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Burrow showed exceptional efficiency on throws of more than 10 yards downfield, going 11 of 15 for 207 yards and a touchdown and posting a 137.5 passer rating on those attempts. He added a big throw while avoiding all game-winning plays.

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