The Week 13 game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is one of the great attractions of the NFL weekend, in an interesting divisional duel between two AFC North contenders. Mike Tomlinâs team wants to continue leading with an 8-3 record, but for that they will have to contain the figure of Joe Burrow.
Cincinnati may have a 4-7 record, but if there is one thing that has been evident throughout the season, it is the level of play from quarterback Burrow. The Bengals star leads the National Football League in touchdown passes with 27 and is one of the names that could be in contention to be named the leagueâs best player.
The race for the MVP award has several candidates, including quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. With the majority of the NFLâs regular season games played, each matchup can be crucial in determining individual awards. Tomlin jumped into the discussion and said his candidate.
Tomlinâs unexpected message to Joe Burrow
âHeâs MVP-caliber in terms of what heâs doing,â Tomlin unexpectedly declared at a press conference on Burrowâs chances to get the MVP award. âWe have to have a good enough defense, but within that, we better perform at a high enough level. We better do a lot of things,â the Steelers head coach said of Sundayâs showdown against Burrow and the Bengals.
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals
How is Tomlinâs record against Burrowâs Bengals?
Tomlinâs respect for Burrowâs Bengals can be seen in his record against them. The Steelers head coach has a negative 2-3 record against Bengals teams led by Burrow. When considering his strategy for Sunday, Pittsburghâs head coach cannot ignore the fact that he will be facing one of the most effective offensive quarterbacks in the tournament. Burrow is a player rising to stardom.
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Joe Burrowâs performance in the 2024 NFL season
Burrow has passed for 12 touchdowns in the Bengalsâ last two games, with 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders and 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. It is certainly a remarkable record that is in line with the overall numbers. So far this season, the Cincinnati quarterback has completed 274 passes for 3028 yards and has been intercepted only four times. It is his best individual campaign as a professional with respect to touchdowns.
