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Burrow, of course, is an MVP finalist after he led the league in yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) while throwing just nine interceptions. Well-known organization ineptitude and fired coaches explain the playoff miss, to go very light on the obvious here.

There are plenty of solid veteran guard options for the Bengals to target in free agency this March. One of those is Jaguars free agent right-guard Brandon Scherff. The 33-year-old just wrapped up his 10th NFL season.

The two have already discussed the team's outlook entering February.

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

Joe Burrow made a surprise trip to the land down under this weekend with an appearance at the Australian Open semifinals.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

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.

Patrick Mahomes is coming off his ninth straight playoff victory and is four quarters away from his fourth Super Bowl title. The Kansas City Chiefs have built a dynasty with Mahomes at quarterback, and the number of teams and quarterbacks capable of stopping him seems smaller than ever.

There’s no debate who the G.O.A.T. is. At least for now. That answer is unequivocally Tom Brady. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Super Bowl MVP and three-time league MVP sits

All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II covered many of the league’s top wide receivers this season, but one stood out above the rest. Surtain was named a First-team All-Pro for the second time in his NFL career this season.