The Cincinnati Bengals are one of the most popular teams in the National Football League. Besides being so renowned, the team also has the most loyal fanbase in the NFL. But, the quarterback of the team, Joe Burrow, is especially the talk in every town on the planet. With his return to the field with a viral Instagram reel, the quarterback has set the social media stage on fire.  

However, with great popularity, comes great rivalry. The most infamous rivalry comes into the topic when the star player of the Bengals Joe Burrows is mentioned. The fans have been going wild about Burrow and Patrick Mahomes’s rivalry as well as his display of his outstanding performance after his return. 

Joe Burrow and his phenomenal throw results in an uproar

Burrow was compelled to take a leave due to his right calf strain in the month of July. The star finally returned showcasing an exceptional performance on the field. The fans are absolutely buzzing with excitement after the new Instagram post on the Bengals page, prompting them to express their excitement through a series of comments submitted under the post. 

“Papas backkkkk”. The Bengals and the NFL on Instagram, posted a jaw-dropping reel of Joe Burrow’s magnificent throw. It was only a matter of a couple of minutes, that the fans started posting their reactions in the comments. 

Burrow seems to be a part of the fans’ fantasy world. That is also quite justifiable. The fans have commented, “is burrow playing coz i  dont want to have to bench him for fantasy”. 

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“Start Joe Burrow week 1, my fantasy team would appreciate ur contribution”. One fan simply shared their emotions by writing, “YEEEESSSSSSSSSSS 🔥🔥🔥”

However, as much as Burrow’s fans are excited about his return, Mahomes’s fans also joined the conversation. “Pat still owns Burrow”, they said. That’s how the topic of their rivalries comes into the frame.

Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes: Who’s the real king?

The two most exciting quarterbacks in NFL history have the most loyal fans too. Titled as the Tier 1 quarterback in The Athletic’s Annual QB Tier Ranking, Burrows has maintained his status as one of the most popular athletes on the planet. In the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2023, Burrow was ranked as the 6th overall player and the third-best quarterback.

Then again, comes Kansas City Chiefs’ main quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. In 2023, Mahomes was ranked as the number one player in the NFL Top 100 Rankings. According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult, Mahomes remains the most-liked player in the NFL. 

Keyshawn Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver and current ESPN analyst, rejects the comparisons between Burrow and Mahomes. He thinks Burrow should be judged based on his own abilities, not compared to Mahomes. Some people think the two quarterbacks should be judged individually based on their NFL performances.

With Joe Burrow healthily back on the field, all the fans and the sports community are looking forward to his matches in the upcoming 2023 NFL Season. Pat Mahomes’ fans claim that Burrow cannot surpass Pat. What do you think?

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