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Should I Keep Joe Burrow?
HEYTC AIJoe Burrow remains a high-end dynasty QB asset despite another injury-affected 2025 season and Cincinnati’s third straight year missing the playoffs. His per-game efficiency stayed strong, but durability and coaching/tactical issues (extreme pass rate, weak defense) slightly cap his ceiling and add risk, making him more of a long-term buy for competitive and retooling teams than a slam-dunk untouchable.
Joe Burrow Fantasy Projections & Matchup Analysis
Comfortably keep Burrow at any mid-round or later cost; he is worth a 1st–2nd round keeper price in superflex/2QB and a late-2nd/3rd-equivalent in 1QB, but if your keeper cost is truly elite (top-10 overall in 1QB), you can justify shopping him due to recent missed games and team volatility.
The Bengals just completed their first losing season since Burrow’s rookie year and have now missed the playoffs three straight seasons, driven by a bottom‑tier defense (30th in points allowed, 31st in yards) and pass protection ranked 28th by PFF in 2025. Coaching and front-office leadership appear stable, but defensive overhauls and possible offensive adjustments (more commitment to the run after ranking near the bottom of the league in rush attempts again in 2025) are likely, which could modestly improve Burrow’s long-term environment while slightly reducing raw passing volume.
- Strong underlying efficiency and MVP-caliber talent when on the field, even in a troubled 2025 season.
- Durability concerns after missing significant time again in 2025, including nine or more games in a losing, non-playoff campaign.
- High pass volume scheme with poor run-game balance and a bottom-tier defense, creating both fantasy upside and added injury risk until the roster and philosophy are adjusted.
Joe Burrow Career Timeline
HEYTC AI2025 2
Remains centerpiece of Bengals’ future
By the end of the 2025 season, Burrow, still only 29, remained the focal point of the Bengals’ long-term plans, with analysis around the league emphasizing that Cincinnati has a championship-caliber offense when he is on the field.
Another promising season impacted by injury
During the 2025 regular season, Burrow again played at a high level for Cincinnati but had his campaign affected by injury issues, continuing the pattern of elite play when healthy contrasted with recurring availability concerns.
2024 1
Signs long-term extension with Bengals
Ahead of his fifth NFL season, Burrow and the Bengals finalized a long-term contract extension that secured him as Cincinnati’s franchise quarterback for years to come, reflecting the team’s commitment to building around him.
2023 1
Season cut short by right wrist injury
Burrow’s 2023 season with Cincinnati was ended prematurely when he suffered a significant right wrist injury that required surgery, again raising durability concerns after his earlier knee injury.
2022 1
Back-to-back playoff run and Pro Bowl-caliber year
Burrow followed up the Super Bowl season with another strong campaign in 2022, again taking the Bengals to the postseason and establishing himself as one of the league’s top quarterbacks, earning widespread recognition at a Pro Bowl/All‑Pro level.
2021 1
Leads Bengals to Super Bowl LVI
In his second NFL season, Burrow returned from knee surgery and led the Bengals to the playoffs and an AFC championship, starting in Super Bowl LVI and marking Cincinnati’s first Super Bowl appearance since the 1988 season.
2020 2
Season-ending rookie knee injury
As a rookie with the Bengals in 2020, Burrow suffered a major left knee injury, tearing his ACL and MCL along with other damage, which ended his debut NFL season early and required reconstructive surgery and extensive rehab.
Drafted by Bengals first overall
Joe Burrow was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 1st overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, becoming the franchise’s quarterback of the future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Burrow
Is Joe Burrow playing this week?
Joe Burrow has returned to play after missing nine games due to a turf toe injury. However, the Bengals were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday after a 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, where Burrow completed 25 of 39 passes for 225 yards and two interceptions.
How did Joe Burrow play in his most recent game?
In the Bengals' most recent game against Baltimore, Joe Burrow went 25-for-39 for 225 yards with two interceptions in a 24-0 shutout loss. This performance came after his return from the turf toe injury that sidelined him for nine games.
What is Joe Burrow's current quarterback ranking?
According to HeyTC's Daily AI Quarterback Rankings, Joe Burrow is currently ranked #6 overall with a score of 40.84 in the Slaps tier. This ranking reflects his status as the Bengals' starting quarterback in his sixth year of NFL experience.
Will Joe Burrow be traded or receive a contract extension?
The search results do not contain current information about trade rumors or contract extension discussions for Joe Burrow. However, his former college coach Ed Orgeron recently expressed confidence in Burrow's future, stating he believes 'he's a fighter and he has a lot of football left'.
What is the biggest current news story about Joe Burrow?
Joe Burrow recently made concerning comments about his long-term commitment to professional football that 'stunned the football world'. His former coach acknowledged the comments were unusual, though he expressed confidence that Burrow will bounce back, noting that Burrow 'might have had a bad day'.
What injuries has Joe Burrow dealt with during his NFL career?
Joe Burrow has faced significant injury challenges since entering the league in 2020, including a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee during his rookie season, a torn ligament in his right wrist in 2023, and a turf toe injury that caused him to miss nine games this season.