# Why it finally could be Joe Burrow’s time to win a legacy-changing NFL MVP

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-it-finally-could-be-joe-burrows-time-to-win-a-legacy-changing-nfl-mvp/
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T17:26:58+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/why-bengals-joe-burrow-can-win-nfl-mvp-and-change-his-legacy/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Burrow has a chance to win his first NFL MVP.
- Whitworth says the award would boost Burrow’s legacy.
- Staying healthy is key to his opportunity.

## Summary

Joe Burrow is being seen as a strong contender for this season’s NFL Most Valuable Player award, which could change how his career is viewed. Former Bengals lineman Andrew Whitworth says an MVP would strengthen Burrow’s standing among the league’s top quarterbacks and answer critics who question his achievements.

The article notes that MVP awards are scarce among elite quarterbacks: Jim Kelly, Troy Aikman and Drew Brees never won, while Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have. Burrow’s opportunity depends in part on staying healthy, and winning could place him in a higher tier of public recognition.

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