Joe Burrow

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		77	20,810	157	51	101.1
2025		8	1,809	17	5	100.7
2024		17	4,918	43	9	108.5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bengals significantly overpaid for Joe Burrow with this $55M AAV extension, earning a disappointing C- CVI that reflects poor value alignment between production and compensation. While Burrow has shown flashes of excellence and led Cincinnati to a Super Bowl appearance, his "solid starter" performance tier doesn't justify elite quarterback money that ranks among the highest in NFL history. At 27 years old, Burrow is entering his prime window, but the massive $146.5M guaranteed commitment creates substantial risk given his injury history and inconsistent regular season play. The five-year structure locks Cincinnati into premium quarterback spending through Burrow's age-31 season, severely limiting their salary cap flexibility to build around him with elite supporting talent. This contract essentially bets the franchise's next half-decade on Burrow ascending from solid starter to truly elite production — a gamble that the current performance data suggests is more hope than reality.

Performance Analysis

Joe Burrow grades as an above-average starter among NFL quarterbacks — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is touchdown rate at 6.56 (well above the NFL average of 4.50), ranking as elite for the position. Passing yards per game, at 226.1 compared to an NFL average of 230.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a A in 2024 to a B- in 2025.

Current Sentiment

Joe Burrow commands an elite level of public and media admiration that places him among the NFL's most respected quarterbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals signal-caller has cultivated a reputation as a clutch performer and natural leader, with analysts consistently praising his poise under pressure and ability to elevate his team in critical moments. Media coverage frequently highlights Burrow's surgical precision in the pocket and his knack for delivering in high-stakes situations, earning him widespread credibility as a franchise-caliber talent. Fans and pundits alike view him as the cornerstone of Cincinnati's resurgence, with his cool demeanor and competitive fire resonating strongly across NFL circles. The overwhelming consensus positions Burrow as not just a talented quarterback, but as someone who embodies the qualities of a true franchise leader.