On Friday, Burrow was selected as the Pro Football Writers of America's Comeback Player of the Year. The two-time Pro Bowler won the award over Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. After Burrow was announced as the winner, fans all said he should also win the NFL's Most Valuable Player award.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially one of the five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award given on Feb. 8. Burrow is a finalist along with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow played all 17 games this season after missing seven games in 2023 with a torn wrist ligament. He went on to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns this season and nearly brought the Bengals to the playoffs after a 4-8 start.

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback was listed as a finalist for the AP’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year. Burrow is one of four quarterback finalists for MVP alongside Josh Allen, Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson.

#NFL QB Reads 2024 Joe Burrow led the league in 2024, progressing through his reads on 93.6% of pass plays. Brock Purdy ranked 7th at 91%, reflecting Shanahan's confidence in his ability to read the field. On the other hand, Tua Tagovailoa had the lowest progression rate,… pic.twitter.com/zK1ybdL4uN