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All Footballguys insights about Joe Burrow
NegativeValueOct 24, 2026
Joe Burrow's price sits between Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson, with Goff positioned as the better value in the best game environment on the slate.PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026
Burrow lands in 7.6 percent optimal against 5.4 percent rostered, making him under-rostered. He threw for four touchdowns against Miami in Week 5 before the bye, and he had 428 yards against Jacksonville the week before. The source projects him at about 37 pass attempts, 271 yards, and two touchdowns, and Cincinnati has a 25-point implied total in Baltimore. He also has a strong track record against the Ravens, averaging 327 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions over his last four full games against them, including 392 yards and five touchdowns and 428 yards and four touchdowns in the two 2024 meetings.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Positioned in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 7 traveling to Baltimore, suggesting a reliable floor with lower downside risk for this matchup.NegativeValueOct 20, 2026
Joe Burrow was acquired in a dynasty trade where Jalen Hurts and Emeka Egbuka were exchanged for Burrow, representing a selling opportunity for Hurts. Burrow is identified as offering shelter and safety at quarterback compared to the risk profile of Hurts.PositiveMatchupOct 20, 2026
Joe Burrow is a primary attraction for Cincinnati in Week 7 against Baltimore; the Ravens-Bengals game has the second-highest total at 51.5 points with a competitive 2.5-point spread, and Burrow is listed as a lineup lock.NegativeUsageOct 17, 2026
Burrow paired with Ja'Marr Chase (same team) creates high positive serial correlation; if Chase has a 200-yard, 3-TD game, Burrow likely posted at least 200 passing yards and 3 TDs. Starting a QB and WR from the same team increases team variance. Conversely, if Burrow finishes with 120 passing yards and no scores, Chase likely did not have a good week.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Bengals are off in Week 6, removing Joe Burrow from the available player pool for fantasy managers this week.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Burrow fell one spot to QB5 in the rest-of-season rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Joe Burrow cannot be considered a Top 5 QB option this week, especially if Ja'Marr Chase is absent due to his concussion. The loss of primary receiving weapons significantly impacts his fantasy value.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
One of only six first-round quarterbacks more efficient than Caleb Williams in their sophomore season by era-adjusted ANY/A.NegativeMatchupOct 8, 2026
Joe Burrow's supporting cast could look dramatically different against Miami in Week 5, with Ja'Marr Chase dealing with a concussion and Tee Higgins injured.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Joe Burrow is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 5 against Miami on Thursday, indicating strong consistency and a reliable floor for starting lineup decisions.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Burrow threw 54 passes for 428 yards last week; Cincinnati is a 7-point road favorite in Miami at 24.75 implied points, and Burrow's implied total would be higher with a healthy receiver room; he is one of the top options projected for 20+ points on the slate.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Joe Burrow is ranked QB4 in rest-of-season fantasy football rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Burrow threw the ball 54 times as the running game was nonexistent, posting 428 yards but only one touchdown against two interceptions. He lost both Ja'Marr Chase to a concussion and Tee Higgins to an adductor injury, both uncertain for Week 5.PositiveValueOct 3, 2026
Under-rostered at 6.5 percent against 8.9 percent optimal in the highest-total game on the slate (Bengals-Jaguars at 51.5); the source most wants to stack this game.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Bengals QB highlighted as having high probability of explosion week with points exceeding fantasy projections; typically outside Top 24 RBs, Top 36 WRs, Top 12 TEs range.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Joe Burrow is tiered as HIGH FLOOR QB1 for Week 4 against Cincinnati, indicating reliable floor with lower ceiling upside in this home matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Joe Burrow is third among quarterbacks at 8.1 percent optimal at $6,800 in the highest-total game on the slate (Cincinnati 27.0 vs. Jacksonville 24.5). He threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns in Week 3. The Jacksonville defense has been tough on quarterbacks, but Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are a much bigger challenge than the Browns, Broncos, and Patriots offenses the Jaguars have faced so far.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Burrow is ranked QB4 in rest-of-season rankings and has moved down one spot from last week.PositiveMatchupSep 29, 2026
Joe Burrow is attractive in Week 4 against Jacksonville; the Jaguars matchup features the highest over/under on the Week 4 board at 51.5 points with Cincinnati carrying a 27-point implied total, creating favorable conditions for the Bengals' passing attack.PositiveValueSep 26, 2026
Burrow is at only 3.1 percent rostered against 4.7 percent optimal at $8,000; when the Bengals hosted the Steelers in Week 7 last season, Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns, and Ja'Marr Chase caught 16 of 23 targets for 161 yards. Chase shows up in 36 percent of Burrow's optimal lineups, indicating strong stack potential.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Joe Burrow is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 3 at Pittsburgh, suggesting he offers a reliable floor despite the road matchup against a division rival.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
Joe Burrow was acquired in a completed dynasty trade in exchange for Jayden Daniels and Omarion Hampton, representing a healthy quarterback option in the market.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Burrow didn't have a great afternoon against the Texans defense in Week 2 but didn't show ill effects of the back issue that put him on the injury report; he's a high-floor QB1 against the Steelers this week, though it's a little disturbing that he didn't have a big game in Week 1 against a Bucs defense that allowed Deshaun Watson to come back to life.PositiveInjurySep 19, 2026
Joe Burrow is officially listed as questionable with a back injury but has publicly committed to playing Week 2, stating 'If I'm not getting surgery, I'll be out there' and dismissing precautionary rest concerns. The source notes back injuries can be tricky depending on the specific issue, but includes a data-backed note: 'Don't get cute. Play Joe Burrow,' indicating confidence in his availability.PositiveInjurySep 19, 2026
Bengals QB listed QUESTIONABLE with back injury; outlook optimistic per the source; Bengals elevated QB Josh Johnson from practice squad to active roster.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Burrow reported back tightness on Wednesday heading into Week 2, though he brushed it off. The source notes Burrow has quite an injury history, making Joe Flacco a precautionary pickup as a backup QB option.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Burrow is dealing with back tightness after Week 1 win over Tampa Bay and made no significant throws in Wednesday's open practice, relying on mental reps instead. He wasn't sure about his practice workload but expressed comfort with mental prep, and coach Zac Taylor showed no concern. Burrow was able to throw on Thursday. He will face Houston's edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. in a tough test, though the source reports the back injury won't keep him from playing this weekend against the Texans.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Joe Burrow is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB2/SUPERFLEX/STREAMER tier for Week 2 at Houston with a note to monitor status, suggesting potential injury or health concerns affecting his availability.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Burrow started slow in Week 1 against Tampa, and the Bengals offense was only modestly successful despite the defense forcing four fumbles. The source suggests caution until he proves he can perform consistently.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Burrow was QB27 in Week 1 with ADP QB5, finishing QB29 overall in 2025. The source cites him as an example of a 2025 Week 1 outlier producer, noting that reacting hard to his poor Week 1 performance would have worked well (managers could have traded him away for better performers).PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Burrow at $6,900 gets to attack a Tampa Bay defense that struggled last season with a fully healthy Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both on the field. The Bengals-Buccaneers matchup carries the highest total on the entire slate at around 51.5. While he's the priciest quarterback most people will roster this week, that price comes with one of the clearest paths to a monster ceiling game if this turns into the projected shootout. Pairing him with Chase is the obvious stack on the board.NegativeValueSep 12, 2026
Joe Burrow is a fair play in Week 1 rather than a leverage play. The Bengals face Tampa Bay in a game with the highest total on the board at 50.5 and real shootout potential, which is worth chasing in tournaments. The field is on the Bengals at roughly the rate the optimal lineups are, making Burrow and his teammates fair-value plays without leverage advantage or disadvantage.NegativeValueSep 12, 2026
Priced at $6,900, Joe Burrow is the more likely choice if the field pays up from Justin Herbert at quarterback. Burrow is expected to be more heavily owned than Lamar Jackson in Week 1 GPP contests.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Joe Burrow is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 1 against Tampa Bay, indicating strong floor with lower ceiling variance.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Burrow and the Bengals passing attack remain one of the most explosive in football on paper. Cincinnati thrives on chunk gains through the air, and even with an offensive line that's had its share of pass-protection issues, Burrow's ability to get the ball out quickly tends to negate a lot of what opposing pass rushes try to do to him. Against Tampa Bay's defense that allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025, this looks like the kind of Week 1 environment where Cincinnati's passing game can pile up points in a hurry.NegativeBustSep 7, 2026
Named to the All-Overrated 1st Team by industry experts polled by Sigmund Bloom; currently drafted at ADP 62 as QB3, suggesting market expectations may be inflated relative to expert consensus on his 2026 outlook.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Joe Burrow received 7 votes from industry experts as the most overrated quarterback in drafts, tied for the most votes in the poll. Voters included JJ Zachariason, Tom Strachan, Jeff Mans, Pat Thorman, Ryan Heath, Andrew Erickson, and Kyle Menton.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Joe Burrow is a projected QB1 with a Week 6 bye; his backup J. Flacco costs only $6 to roster as injury insurance, making handcuffing an economical hedge for a premium starter in a contest format where injury to a key player can severely limit roster chances.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Joe Burrow projects for 411.7 fantasy points with a contest cap price of $25, yielding an ROI of 16.5 FPs/$ and ranking 23rd in quarterback ROI as of September 2nd projections.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Joe Burrow dropped from QB3 to QB4 in positional rank with an ADP decline of 5.8 points from 62.9 to 68.7 between April and August, indicating market pullback on the top-tier quarterback.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Joe Burrow projects for 22 to 23 points per game in 2026, placing him in the second tier of quarterbacks alongside Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson; the Superflex market prices all three inside the top 20 picks in a 12-team, full PPR, 6-point passing touchdown league.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Bloom lists Joe Burrow as a value add in 6-point pass TD leagues, indicating he offers solid production at a discount in that scoring format.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
QB4 ranked and most expensive in the Fringe Elites tier; Kluge finds himself easily passing over him in drafts despite injury history; if healthy, locked for 4,500 yards and 35 touchdowns, but injury concerns make him a fade relative to ADP.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Burrow treated Thursday's joint practice against the Bears like his Week 1 dress rehearsal and mostly looked the part, completing 16 of 25 passes in red zone periods with touchdowns to Mike Gesicki and Tee Higgins; his lone interception came off a Gesicki deflection. He emphasized the need for consistency around him, noting drops, sacks, holding penalties, a false start and a burned timeout on the day. In the preseason opener against Detroit, Burrow played 13 snaps with the starters and completed 5-of-6 passes for 39 yards; the starting offense moved the ball well at times but settled for just three points due to offensive line breakdowns. The clear camp emphasis on increased under-center plays was evident, with seven of the 13 snaps coming from under center.NegativeMatchupAug 23, 2026
Joe Burrow is cited as a reason to avoid drafting the Houston Texans defense early, despite Houston being the source's top-ranked defense overall. The Texans open their season against Josh Allen and Burrow in Weeks 1-2, creating unfavorable fantasy matchups that make the defense unappealing to start until Week 3, despite its elite real-world defensive talent.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Burrow has contract incentives of $500,000 for 65% snaps plus an AFC Championship win, or $1.25 million for 65% snaps plus a Super Bowl win.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Burrow sits at 20,810 passing yards and needs 4,190 to reach the 25,000 career milestone; can move into fourth on the Bengals' career list, needing 1,884 yards to pass Carson Palmer; his 157 touchdowns are fourth on the team's list with a chance to jump into first, needing 47 to catch Andy Dalton's 204.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Burrow is ranked QB7 but has Footballguys ADP QB4 at 62 overall, indicating he is being valued higher in draft position than his ranking suggests; grouped in the elite tier where any of these players could emerge as the overall top-scoring quarterback.NegativeBustAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason included Burrow in a 'Hate Draft' at pick 60 (QB), part of a draft strategy that waited until late to add a second quarterback, suggesting early QB selection is not aligned with his preferred draft approach.NegativeValueAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason criticizes the Joe Burrow pick in the Hate Draft, noting that while he has the talent and skill players to deliver top-two QB value, history says it's better to wait on a quarterback in most leagues; the likely misappropriation of value with drafting Burrow is a major concern.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
Burrow is overhyped as QB4 by ADP despite elite passing statistics and weapons. While he led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and passing scores (43) in 2024, topped 4,500 passing yards twice, and earned three Pro Bowls, he lacks rushing upside and must replicate his 2024 season to return value. At 29 years old, Burrow has missed at least half a dozen games in three of six NFL seasons and been sacked 40-plus times three times behind a questionable offensive line, making him a risky bust candidate.NegativeValueAug 2, 2026
Joe Burrow is listed as a non-elite quarterback with risk in dynasty trading; acquiring Brock Purdy from Burrow requires adding significant future capital like a 27 1st to justify the trade.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Burrow's situation is stable and compelling: Head coach Zac Taylor remains in place after seven years of system continuity; wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins return as one of the best tandems in the league; running back Chase Brown provides backfield balance and outlet-receiver value; all five starting offensive linemen return with a perfect cohesion score from Footballguys offensive line guru Matt Bitonti.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
In three healthy seasons (2021, 2022, 2024), Burrow finished QB8, QB4, and QB2 respectively, demonstrating elite upside when available. His per-game scoring in healthy years (23.5–25.9 FPT/Gm) significantly outpaces injury-marred seasons (17.8–21.4 FPT/Gm), establishing a clear health-dependent ceiling.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Burrow's injury history shows a clear pattern: in three injury-marred seasons (2020, 2023, 2025), he finished QB16, QB26, and QB14 on a per-game basis, with limited games played (10, 10, and 8 games respectively). However, the article argues this injury risk should not be overly concerning given his healthy-season production ceiling and stable supporting cast.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Burrow's offensive situation is stable and compelling: Head coach Zac Taylor remains in place (seven years of system continuity); wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins return as one of the best receiver tandems in the league; running back Chase Brown returns and has flourished as an outlet receiver; all five starting offensive linemen return with a perfect cohesion score from Footballguys offensive line Joe Burrow Matt Bitonti.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
If healthy, Burrow is positioned to be one of the best fantasy options at quarterback. In three healthy seasons (2021, 2022, 2024), he finished QB8, QB4, and QB2 respectively, demonstrating elite upside when available. His 2024 season produced 25.9 fantasy points per game (QB2 rank) on 460 completions, 4,918 passing yards, and 43 passing touchdowns.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Burrow's injury history shows a clear pattern: in three injury-marred seasons (2020, 2023, 2025), he finished QB16, QB26, and QB14 on a per-game basis, with limited games played (10, 10, and 8 respectively). However, the article argues this shouldn't be a primary concern given his healthy-season production ceiling and stable supporting cast.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Burrow's situation is stable and compelling with seven years of system continuity under head coach Zac Taylor, elite receiver tandem of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, running back Chase Brown providing both balance and outlet receiving, and all five starting offensive linemen returning with perfect cohesion score from Footballguys offensive line guru Matt Bitonti.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
If healthy, Burrow is positioned to be one of the best fantasy options at quarterback. In three healthy seasons (2021, 2022, 2024), he finished QB8, QB4, and QB2 respectively, demonstrating elite upside when available. His 2024 season produced 25.9 fantasy points per game and 441.0 total fantasy points, ranking QB2 overall.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Joe Burrow has two fewer 20-point fantasy games than Jared Goff over the last four years, indicating a gap in consistency between the two quarterbacks.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Burrow's situation is stable and compelling: Head coach Zac Taylor remains in place (seven years of system continuity); wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins return as one of the best tandems in the league; running back Chase Brown provides backfield balance and outlet receiver production; all five starting offensive linemen return with a perfect cohesion score from Footballguys offensive line Joe Burrow Matt Bitonti.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
In three healthy seasons (2021, 2022, 2024), Burrow finished QB8, QB4, and QB2 respectively, demonstrating elite fantasy upside when available. His per-game scoring in healthy years (23.5–25.9 FPT/Gm) far exceeds his injury-marred seasons (17.8–21.4 FPT/Gm), establishing a clear health-dependent ceiling.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Burrow's injury history shows a clear pattern: in three injury-marred seasons (2020, 2023, 2025), he finished QB16, QB26, and QB14 on a per-game basis, demonstrating significant downside when unavailable. However, the article argues this shouldn't be a primary concern given his stable situation and historical health track record when not dealing with acute injuries.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Burrow's situation is stable and compelling with seven years of system continuity under head coach Zac Taylor, elite receiver tandem of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (one of the best in the league), running back Chase Brown providing both rushing production and outlet receiver value, and all five starting offensive linemen returning with perfect cohesion score from Footballguys offensive line guru Matt Bitonti.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
If healthy, Burrow is positioned to be one of the best fantasy options at quarterback. In three healthy seasons (2021, 2022, 2024), he finished QB8, QB4, and QB2 respectively, demonstrating elite upside when available. His 2024 season produced 25.9 fantasy points per game (QB2 rank) on 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Jason Wood argues that injury risk should not be a major concern for Joe Burrow in 2026 fantasy drafting, suggesting his historical injury concerns are overblown relative to his draft positioning.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Jason Wood argues that Joe Burrow's injury history should not be a major concern for fantasy managers in 2026, suggesting the market may be overweighting past injury risk relative to his actual outlook.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Jason Wood argues that injury risk should not be a primary concern when evaluating Joe Burrow for fantasy purposes; the source explicitly advises not to worry excessively about his injury history.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Jason Wood argues that Joe Burrow's injury history should not be a major concern for fantasy managers, suggesting his past injuries are overweighted in draft considerations.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Joe Burrow rose 6 spots in NFFC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 64 to 58 (QB2), reflecting increased draft demand for the Bengals quarterback.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Jason Wood argues that injury history should not be a primary concern when evaluating Burrow's fantasy outlook, suggesting his past injuries are overblown as a risk factor.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
Jason Wood spotlights Joe Burrow and argues you shouldn't be overly concerned about his injury history when evaluating his fantasy outlook.NegativeValueJul 19, 2026
Joe Burrow is falling in NFFC ADP, dropping 8 spots from rank 56 to 64 (QB2). This downward movement reflects declining demand for the Cincinnati quarterback in high-stakes contests.