Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

Joe Burrow has driven the Cincinnati Bengals to four consecutive wins and a 6-2 record, strengthening his case for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. His recent form has revived a team that missed the playoffs in each of the previous three seasons, and his performances suggest Cincinnati can compete despite flaws elsewhere in the side.

In a 34-17 win over Atlanta in Madrid, Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Across the past four weeks, he has thrown 16 touchdown passes, a Bengals record for any four-game stretch, and added at least two rushing scores; only Tom Brady has previously matched that combination. Cincinnati’s defence is around league average, while its running game ranks among the league’s weakest, leaving much of the burden on Burrow, who has never won the MVP award.