The 2022 AFC Championship game will be a repeat of last year’s matchup. With the Bengals traveling to Kansas City this year, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes will go head-to-head for the fourth time. The Bengals were confident that they were hitting gold with Burrow when they drafted him.
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The former LSU quarterback, however, has outdone himself in the three seasons he has played for the Cincinnati team. In his short spell with the Bengals, he has become a fan favorite, and rightly so. With Burrow making the snaps, he has brought back playoff glory to Cincinnati.
Despite not having been able to play three full seasons due to a season-ending injury in his first year, Burrow has already found himself in the record book. Featuring in his second AFC Championship game in just three seasons, a win on Sunday could put him on track for further records.
No playoff pressure for Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow is 5-1 in the playoffs. Having made it to last year’s Superbowl, he was undefeated until the LA Rams spoilt his party. In what was a closely fought battle, the Rams came out victorious, handing Burrow his first playoff loss. In his second full season, Burrow is back in the mix for contention for the Vince Lombardi trophy.
The Bengals finished the regular season with the number 3 seed and have played two playoff games already this season. After showing the door to the Ravens, Burrow’s masterclass against the Bills ensured a back-to-back AFC Championship game appearance for his side.
His five playoff wins in just his first three seasons is the most by any quarterback that was picked as number 1 overall in the draft in as much time. In just his first three seasons with the Bengals, he has equaled the number of playoff wins the Cincinnati team has had in 52 years. The gamble they took on Burrow has definitely paid off. With this kind of form, the sky is the limit for him. The Bengals will hop he can repeat his heroics from last season’s AFC Championship game and continue with the form he has been in.
He has completed 143 of 210 attempted passes in 6 playoff games, covering over 1500 passing yards. His pass completion percentage remains at a staggering 68.1% in the playoffs. He also has eight touchdowns to two interceptions to his name. What currently favors him is his 3-0 record against Patrick Mahomes. He and Bengals fans will hope that goes to 4-0, come Monday morning.
