Joe Burrow's Stellar Start Positions Bengals for AFC Title Contention

The Cincinnati Bengals faced a challenging first half against the Baltimore Ravens, trailing 13-0 in their AFC North matchup. However, Joe Burrow turned the game around with an outstanding second half, achieving a 95.0 PFF passing grade by completing 16 of 18 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns.

Burrow's performance this season marks the best start of his career, with a 91.2 PFF grade, ranking him second among NFL quarterbacks with over 100 dropbacks. Over the first seven weeks, he has completed 157 passes for 1,653 yards, 15 touchdowns, and only three interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 110.4.

Historically, Burrow has excelled in the latter part of the season, holding the highest PFF grade since 2020 from Week 8 onward. With the Bengals facing the easiest remaining schedule in the league, they are positioned as strong contenders for the top seed in the AFC, especially with a crucial upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.