Tom Brady knows what it takes to win. He’s been there—seven times, in fact. Tom Brady, the quarterback every QB wants to be when they grow up, didn’t hold back in his praise for Joe Burrow. On a Fox Sports segment, Brady dropped this gem: “Joe, man, you kept your team’s playoff hopes alive with last week’s win, and I know you look to do the same this week in Pittsburgh.”
Burrow has been fighting to keep the Bengals’ season on life support, and Brady sees it. If anyone gets the pressure of carrying a team when everything feels like it’s crumbling, it’s Tom.
Burrow’s been the Bengals’ glue in a messy season
The Bengals’ 2024 season has been anything but smooth. Injuries, defensive collapses, and an offensive line that might as well come with a “fragile” sticker. Yet here they are, still in the playoff picture, thanks to Burrow. He’s leading the league with 4,641 passing yards and 42 touchdowns. Those numbers are impressive.
Last week against Denver was peak Burrow. He threw for 412 yards, three touchdowns, and ran in another, all while keeping the mistakes to zero. The Bengals’ defense gave him every reason to throw in the towel, but Burrow doesn’t do quit. When Denver’s kicker botched a 33-yard field goal in OT, Burrow found Tee Higgins for the game-winning touchdown.
Burrow isn’t in the MVP conversation, and that’s criminal
This needs to be adressed, and here we go. Joe Burrow leads the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns. 4,641 yards. 42 touchdowns. On paper, those are MVP numbers. But because the Bengals have been, let’s say, less-than-stellar as a team, he’s not even being considered. And that’s just not right.
Yes, the Bengals’ defense has given him more opportunities to throw. Yes, their O-line is a disaster. But that doesn’t take away from what Burrow has done. He’s carried this team through injuries, close games, and more than a few heartbreaks. Without him, they’d be staring at a top-five draft pick right now.
Tom Brady’s pep talk to the future of NFL was pure validation. If he pulls off a playoff berth this week, the conversation around him needs to change. MVP or not, this guy is proving he’s one of the best in the league. Saturday night in Pittsburgh is the final test. If anyone’s ready to rise to the occasion, it’s Burrow. Just ask Brady.
