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1 bold prediction for all 32 teams in 2023

By Mike Phillips

QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /
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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals stretches prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Cincinnati Bengals’ Bold Prediction – Joe Burrow Wins NFL MVP Honors

For all the hype around Cincinnati Bengals’ star Joe Burrow, he hasn’t received a ton of love in the regular season awards department. Burrow broke through in the 2021 postseason and put together a fine season in 2022 but was overshadowed by both Jalen Hurts and eventual winner Patrick Mahomes.

The gloves are coming off for Burrow this season as he looks to prove that he is the best quarterback in the league. Better health from Ja’Marr Chase, who missed some time due to injury in 2022, along with strong seasons from Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd give Burrow all the help he needs to ascend to the league’s best passer.

Mahomes’ supporting cast also took another hit in the offseason as Mecole Hardman and Juju Smith-Schuster left in free agency, giving Burrow the edge in pass catchers for the first time. The Bengals will have to outlast Baltimore and Pittsburgh to win the AFC North and will put the ball in Burrow’s hands to ensure that happens.

There is also significant motivation for Burrow, who is looking to secure his own long-term contract extension with Cincinnati. The deal has not been completed as of post time but Burrow can name his price if he wins the MVP.

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