Joe Burrow’s Winning Streak Fuels MVP Buzz and Leaguewide Praise

WHO:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Deshaun Watson was reported to be returning as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback against the Houston Texans; Shedeur Sanders made his case to remain the starter with his performance.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Pittsburgh was reportedly interested in Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver Tee Higgins, and head coach Zac Taylor were involved in Cincinnati’s win over Atlanta.

Bengals.com - Joe Burrow was nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground Player of Week 9.

Heavy NFL - Russell Wilson made a statement about Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow; the article excerpt does not provide Wilson’s statement.

Heavy NFL - Ja’Marr Chase said Burrow should already have an MVP award, according to the article excerpt.

WHAT:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his first start of the season. He completed passes of 60 yards to Boston and 64 yards for a touchdown to rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion, then threw a 39-yard overtime touchdown pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr.

BaltimoreRavens.com - The Browns lost 23-22 in overtime to the New Orleans Saints. Sanders led a late field-goal drive to force overtime.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Watson had started Cleveland’s first eight games and had one completion longer than 60 yards all season.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Schefter said Downs could be moved for a fourth-round draft pick and that Kansas City and Pittsburgh were interested. Downs had 33 catches for 354 yards and one touchdown; his 2024 season included 72 catches for 803 yards and five touchdowns.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Cincinnati defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17, improving to 6-2 and extending its winning streak to four games.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three passing touchdowns, and rushed for another touchdown.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Burrow became the fifth player in NFL history to record at least four passing or rushing touchdowns in four consecutive games.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Chase caught 10 passes for 155 yards; Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Higgins and one to Chase.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Chase said, “He should have [already] won the MVP,” adding that Burrow has been “up for it every year.” Chase said he made the same case after Cincinnati’s Super Bowl run.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Taylor said Burrow was “playing at an unbelievably high level” and that it was difficult not to put the ball in his hands on every play.

Bengals.com - Burrow’s performance helped Cincinnati score more than 30 points in four consecutive games, tying a franchise record.

Bengals.com - Burrow connected with Chase for a 47-yard touchdown on the opening drive. The pair have combined for 55 touchdowns since Chase entered the NFL, the second-most by an under-30 quarterback-receiver duo; Dan Marino and Mark Clayton rank first.

Bengals.com - Burrow led the NFL in completion percentage (74%), passing touchdowns (23), and passing yards per game (298.3).

Bengals.com - Burrow was seeking his third consecutive FedEx Air & Ground award after winning for Weeks 7 and 8. Voting opened Monday and closes Wednesday at 3 p.m.; fans can vote at NFL.com/FedEx, on X through the official NFL account, or on the NFL mobile app.

Bengals.com - FedEx and Feeding America arranged weekly donations of $2,000 in each winning player’s name, $4,000 total, to fight food insecurity. FedEx had donated nearly $3 million through the award program.

Heavy NFL - Cincinnati scored 30-plus points for a fourth straight game in its 34-17 win over Atlanta and had a 6-2 record.

WHERE:

BaltimoreRavens.com - The Bengals-Falcons game was played in Madrid, Spain.

Bengals.com - The game took place at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.

WHY:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Browns head coach Todd Monken said, “I’m really proud of him,” referring to Sanders, while declining to say whether Sanders would remain the starter.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Chase’s MVP support was based on Burrow’s performance and his sustained high level of play.

Bengals.com - Burrow attributed his connection with Chase to playing together for nearly 10 years and developing an understanding that “nothing needs to be said.”

HOW:

Bengals.com - The FedEx award format makes wide receivers and tight ends eligible each week and at season’s end.

Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns as Cincinnati beat Atlanta 34-17 in Madrid. Ja’Marr Chase backed Burrow for MVP after catching 10 passes for 155 yards. Shedeur Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but Cleveland lost overtime.