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.

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.

On Friday, Burrow was selected as the Pro Football Writers of America's Comeback Player of the Year. The two-time Pro Bowler won the award over Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. After Burrow was announced as the winner, fans all said he should also win the NFL's Most Valuable Player award.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow played all 17 games this season after missing seven games in 2023 with a torn wrist ligament. He went on to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns this season and nearly brought the Bengals to the playoffs after a 4-8 start.

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

Former LSU Tiger and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal digs what he's seen from fellow LSU product Joe Burrow in the NFL. He noted Burrow is worthy of the MVP award this season in an interview with RG.