Micah Parsons makes bold MVP case for Joe Burrow after 437-yard, 4 TD heroics - Source: Imagn
Micah Parsons thinks that Joe Burrow should be named the MVP if he takes the Bengals to the playoffs. The quarterback was pivotal in their 30-24 overtime win over the Broncos in Week 17. It keeps Cincinnati's season alive and they have a chance to make it into the postseason if they win in their final week and the Kansas City Chiefs, who are expected to rest players after clinching the AFC top spot, can defeat Denver. The Dolphins and Colts remain alive too with this result.
Joe Burrow finished with three passing touchdowns, all of them to Tee Higgins, including the walk-off score in overtime. He also had a rushing touchdown to take his tally to four for the day. He threw for 412 yards without an interception, ran for 25 more, and finished with a 122.1 passer rating.
It was a virtuoso performance and even Cowboys defensive star Micah Parsons had to admit it. He posted on X/Twitter, stating that the Bengals quarterback should win the MVP award if he takes his team into the playoffs. He wrote,
