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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Joe Burrow
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Joe Burrow
PositiveMatchupOct 28, 2026
Burrow threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens last week as the Bengals came back to win 35-13. He also threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns at Pittsburgh in Week 3. The source notes that the Falcons and Steelers aren't as scary as their DVOA rankings would indicate, suggesting Burrow could pile up significant numbers against these defenses in November.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Burrow's MVP odds at BetMGM are +450 (second behind Josh Allen at +140), and the source projects that gap should shrink in upcoming weeks. With the Bengals' soft upcoming schedule, it is very easy to envision Burrow leading the MVP race by the end of November. The source also notes that Burrow not having an MVP award will probably work in his favor as voters, and he is the best quarterback in the NFL without an MVP, which usually matters even if not spoken out loud.PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026
Burrow's sack percentage of 4.4% is by far the best of his career; that number has never been under 6% during his NFL career. The Bengals are doing a good job protecting him. The source notes that when Burrow plays behind a competent offensive line he's going to have some huge games, and this improved protection can keep him healthy.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Burrow is having a season that might be his best in the NFL; he has 1,653 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions through the source's coverage period. His passer rating of 110.4 would be a career best and is second only to Jared Goff among quarterbacks with 100 attempts. He leads the NFL with a completion percentage of 71.7%. The source projects Burrow could put up ridiculous numbers in November given Cincinnati's soft upcoming schedule (Titans 32nd-ranked DVOA defense, Falcons 11th, Steelers 7th, Commanders 23rd, Saints 30th), with three great matchups available.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Joe Burrow led the Bengals out of a 13-0 deficit with 35 unanswered points in the second half against the Ravens in Week 7, throwing four touchdowns. Over Cincinnati's past two games, Burrow has eight touchdowns and zero interceptions while leading the NFL with a 71.7 completion percentage.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Burrow threw multiple touchdowns in the second half alone against Baltimore in a huge game for the Bengals' season. The source notes it's surprising there hasn't been more talk about him creeping up on being the favorite for MVP, given his strong performance and the fact that he hasn't won the award before while voters like spreading it around.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Burrow leads the NFL with a 71.7% completion percentage and has a career-best 110.4 passer rating with 1,653 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions; he had 249 yards and four touchdowns in the second half alone against Baltimore in a huge divisional win, sparking MVP buzz despite not having won the award before.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Burrow threw for 292 yards and 4 TDs in the Bengals' win over Baltimore, keeping the offense moving despite Chase Brown's disappointing performance.NegativeMatchupOct 25, 2026
Joe Burrow and the Bengals (3-2 record, fresh off a Week 6 bye) face the Ravens in Week 7, described as their biggest challenge so far this season; the Ravens have won against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins (combined 3-14 record).PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Burrow is ranked in the Top-15 this week and expected to outperform his ranking; he faces Baltimore based in large part on history as the last six meetings between these two teams have averaged almost 54 points.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Joe Burrow holds a rest-of-season trade value of 186, ranking sixth among quarterbacks in trade market assessment.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Joe Burrow carries a rest-of-season trade value of 135, placing him in the mid-tier quarterback valuations.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Burrow's passing exploits are noted as the Bengals' strength, with the team needing to find a respectable running game to complement his production.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Burrow threw for 428 yards against Jacksonville in Week 4 despite losing top target Ja'Marr Chase to injury early in the game. He ranks top-five in the NFL in passing yards (1,171) and completion percentage (71.3%) through four weeks, demonstrating consistent high-volume production and efficiency.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Burrow is projected for 19.8 points in Week 5 at Miami.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Burrow is one of the top-10 quarterbacks who likes to spread and shred defenses from the shotgun with a clean picture that lacks motion, a schematic approach that works well for the Bengals. Years of data show this approach works for elite quarterbacks like Burrow.PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
Burrow faces a favorable matchup against Miami in Week 5; the Dolphins allow passers to complete 77.9% of their attempts and are giving up 7.7 net yards per pass attempt, ranking third-worst in the NFL in that category. Only Dallas (8.0) and Arizona (8.0) allow more net yards per pass attempt.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Joe Burrow holds a rest-of-season trade value of 166, placing him in the upper-middle tier of quarterback valuations.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Joe Burrow ranks twenty-ninth in winning percentage at 53.04% through four weeks for the Bengals.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Burrow is in the Top-15 but expected to outperform his ranking this week against Jacksonville in what could be a high-scoring affair.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Ranked 4th in Week 4 QB rankings with 20.6 projected points against Jacksonville.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Joe Burrow holds a rest-of-season trade value of 125, placing him in the mid-tier quarterback valuations for trade purposes.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Joe Burrow has 19.9 projected points in Week 3 against Pittsburgh, ranking 7th among QBs.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Ranked 7th in Week 3. Has yet to spike a week through two games. Pittsburgh does not seem like a particularly likely spot for a breakout, but Burrow remains in the top 12 because of his elite receiver duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is dealing with back tightness and was officially listed as questionable against the Buccaneers for Week 2.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Burrow's 2.27-second average time to throw on early downs suggests a deliberate plan to avoid the Buccaneers' pass rush with quick releases; this scheme change aligns with offseason goals to get Burrow under center and open up the run game, but early results show reduced target volume for top receivers.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
While Burrow is often matchup-proof with weapons like Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown, there are reasons to consider another option this week. A back issue led to two limited practices during the week before he got in a full practice on Friday; while Burrow is expected to play, back problems can be sporadic and impact accuracy. The Texans are also one of the better defenses in the league. Burrow is treated as a volatile high-end fantasy QB2 this week.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
While Burrow is often matchup-proof with weapons like Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown, there are reasons to consider another option this week. Burrow is dealing with a back issue that's led to two straight limited practices; while he said he would play, back problems can be sporadic and impact a quarterback's accuracy. The matchup with the Texans is also concerning—though Josh Allen was able to carve them up, there are no guarantees a less-than-100% Burrow will have the same success versus one of the better defenses in the league. He's treated as a volatile high-end fantasy QB2 this week.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Ranked 9th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.5 projected points in a road matchup at Houston.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Burrow is an early-round fantasy pick making him an automatic start despite facing a well-regarded Texans defense in Week 2; the Texans allowed Josh Allen 334 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, showcasing secondary holes that Burrow and his supporting cast (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Mike Gesicki) should exploit.PositiveValueSep 16, 2026
Joe Burrow ranks 6th in rest-of-season QB trade value at 166 points, maintaining solid trade value as a starting quarterback.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Joe Burrow is ranked No. 4 in Week 2 fantasy quarterback rankings, facing Houston.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Burrow had a 115.8 passer rating when blitzed last season, creating favorable isolation opportunities for Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase when Tampa Bay sends pressure (35.1% of snaps). This elite blitz rating supports Higgins' ceiling upside against the Buccaneers.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Joe Burrow is ranked as the QB2 for Week 1 by the source.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Burrow is priced as if he'll be the eventual MVP at ADP 51.0, but the source argues fantasy managers need more than seeing him on the field; he doesn't flash mobility as often as QBs drafted around him (Lamar Jackson 39.1, Drake Maye 48.1, Jalen Hurts 55.0, Jayden Daniels 56.8), and if he falls short of his desire to break the franchise passing TD record, drafters may reconsider the same approach next year.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Listed among elite quarterback options for Week 1 fantasy rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked 1st in the source's Week 1 fantasy QB rankings, facing Tampa Bay at home.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Joe Burrow ranks third in the source's Top 32 QB rankings for 2026 fantasy football, positioning him as a top-tier quarterback option.NegativeBustSep 4, 2026
Joe Burrow (QB4 in Yahoo's ADP) sticks out with the highest bust potential relative to his QB peers. Unlike other early QBs, Burrow lacks mobility in his game, making him vulnerable to the same bust mechanisms that plague early-round QB selections.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
The source likes Joe Burrow least among the five carnival-team quarterbacks (Bears, Cowboys, Bengals, Lions, Packers) because Dak Prescott offers a very similar case but is gettable 2-4 rounds later, making Burrow a relative fade.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Joe Burrow was selected at 6.08 in the expert league; some opted to pick semi-elite QBs like Burrow in Round 6, but it's hard to defend the two-vs.-two comparison with teams who waited on QBs until Round 8+.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Burrow leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL season, positioning him as the top QB option for fantasy.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Joe Burrow is cited by the source as an example of a quarterback who can put up big numbers with the help of having superstar receivers. The source notes that in superflex leagues, there is disagreement about who the best quarterbacks are within the tiers after the top three, and the source personally would put Caleb Williams ahead of Burrow, but it wouldn't necessarily be surprising if Burrow is better in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Burrow has played at least 16 games in a season three times in his career, and in those seasons he has never thrown for fewer than 4,475 yards and 34 touchdowns, highlighting his status as a high-end fantasy producer. Even last season, across his final six starts, his numbers extrapolate to 4,590 yards, 43 touchdowns and 14 interceptions over a 17-game slate—production that would make him a sure-fire top-five fantasy quarterback. Health has always been a concern, and Cincinnati's improved defense could put a dent in his high-volume tendencies, but Burrow is one of the few players with the upside to challenge for the No. 1 fantasy quarterback role.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Burrow is positioned as the quarterback running point in Cincinnati's fun offense, distributing to elite receivers in a team setup that will play in high-scoring games; Cincinnati's home opener with Tampa Bay has a 50.5 point total, the highest in Week 1.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Joe Burrow is mentioned by Justin Boone as one of five QBs (alongside Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, and C.J. Stroud) who would have tied as QB15 in fantasy points per game if Stroud's injury-affected games were removed from his 2025 totals.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Joe Burrow leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2026 alongside Josh Allen. Burrow also sits in Tier 2 with Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Caleb Williams.PositiveProjectionAug 30, 2026
Ranked 5th overall in Tier II – The Elites; positioned as a top-tier QB option for 2026 fantasy drafts.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Joe Burrow is identified as one of the 'elite QBs' being drafted a full round earlier than XRank suggests; ADP is 49.4. The source characterizes elite QBs as the worst picks according to XRank, indicating significant overvaluation in Yahoo online drafts.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Confirmed out for Bengals preseason finale Friday; no starters will see action.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Confirmed out for Cincinnati Bengals preseason Week 3; will be rested ahead of Week 1.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
The source identifies Joe Burrow and his elite receivers as the Cincinnati Bengals' pathway to a deep playoff run in 2026, contingent on defensive improvements made in the offseason; the source also notes a potential transition to an under-center offensive scheme.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Burrow as QB4 at 48th overall on Yahoo is too rich. He's been QB5 per game since 2022, but the entire top-20 QB group is within just 3.5 points per game from that. Winks' favorite strategy in redraft is waiting until Round 8–14 and grabbing two QBs stacked with drafted WRs/TEs. Burrow is somewhat justifiable on Ja'Marr Chase teams in Round 5 in half-PPR, but that's the only time he should be drafted near this range. Winks has taken Burrow in 10% of his drafts but has a personal ADP of 65th overall, not Round 4.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
So long as starting QB Joe Burrow stays healthy, the Cincinnati offense could go to the moon; the source frames this as a high-upside scenario tied to Burrow's health and the narrow usage tree concentrated among two star receivers and one running back.NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
Joe Burrow's ADP of 48.9 reflects his ceiling of 9/10 and risk of 7/10, with the risk driven by injury history and durability concerns rather than skill or volume limitations.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Over the last four seasons when healthy, Burrow has been a top-four fantasy QB; Cincinnati is a pass-first team that averaged 38 passing attempts even with a top-10 defense in 2022, and since 2021 Burrow averages only 0.1 fewer PPG when his team holds opponents under 25 points versus over 25, indicating consistent volume and skill. The primary concern is health and caution on the ground following another lower-body injury.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Burrow missed nine games in 2025 but has a track record of elite rebound seasons; he won Comeback Player of the Year in both 2021 and 2024, finishing as QB8 and QB3 respectively, with 4,600+ passing yards and 34+ touchdowns in both seasons. His 17-game pace over five years since 2021 is 4,600 yards and 36-37 TDs. The Bengals are reshaping the offense with more snaps under center, pre-snap motion, and two tight ends; if Zac Taylor employs a more McVay-influenced scheme and Burrow stays healthy, the source projects a potential banner year with MVP-caliber performance.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Despite missing nine games in 2025, Joe Burrow's Prizm Silver PSA 10 remained remarkably stable at $1,850 (+9%), demonstrating that high-level fantasy performance when healthy can insulate card prices from injury-related declines. His stability contrasts sharply with other injured players who saw significant price drops.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Burrow has had three seasons essentially wrecked by injury, and he offers very little as a runner. The source sees similar arbitrage options at cheaper costs and is not likely to pick him.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
When Burrow plays a full season, he scores like a pinball machine, finishing as QB8, QB4, and QB3 in his healthy years. He boasted an 8.9 YPA in his second season and led the NFL in completions, attempts, passing yards, and passing touchdowns two years ago. He clicks with elite receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and a leaky Cincinnati defense might force shootouts.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Ranked QB6 in 2026 fantasy football rankings by Gus Frerotte.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Joe Burrow was selected in Round 5 at pick 5.11 in this mock draft. Nailor notes that this is where elite QBs should be going given the RB cliff appearing after Quinshon Judkins.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Burrow is cited as an example of injuries ravaging QB seasons in rounds 3-5 (2023, 2025), demonstrating the risk of chasing top-tier QBs in mid-rounds despite their talent; while each carried their own risk profiles, the injuries represent an element of good process but bad results.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Classified as a mid-range QB1 in the Bengals' 2026 depth chart.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Joe Burrow is classified as a mid-range QB1 in Cincinnati's depth chart, indicating primary quarterback status with moderate fantasy production expectations.NegativeBustAug 10, 2026
Burrow is cited as a premier quarterback who has dealt with injuries and underperformed at times recently, leading managers down a road of regret for investing heavily in his services.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Burrow has dealt with injuries and underperformed at times recently, leading managers down a road of regret for investing heavily in his services.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
The source expresses hope that 2026 will be Burrow's season to be in the MVP conversation, but frames this as speculative dreaming rather than a confident projection. This reflects the broader point that pushing players up draft boards based on ceiling outcomes increases risk of failure.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Listed as a red light QB at ADP; the source advises against targeting Burrow at his current draft cost.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Joe Burrow receives a red light at his Yahoo ADP, indicating the source views him as overvalued or a fade at his current draft position among top-12 QB options.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Burrow is listed as one of the worst QB values at 42nd ADP vs. 75th projected overall; the source notes he has multiple stacking partners ahead of him, which may be driving his ADP up, and recommends only considering him at cost if you have his top receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Joe Burrow is identified as one of the top-three elite QBs in 2025, establishing the benchmark that late-round QB strategy requires matching the weekly scoring of these premium options; Burrow's inclusion in the tier-one QB group underscores his consistency as a weekly ceiling play.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Burrow is cited as one of the top-three QBs in 2026 alongside Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. The source uses him as a benchmark for the Late-Round QB strategy, noting that late-round QBs must match the production of elite QBs to provide an edge.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Joel Smyth acknowledges that fading Joe Burrow due to injury concerns is understandable given his early draft position and the depth of talent available. However, Smyth's broader point is that injury concerns should be de-emphasized in later rounds where volume advantage becomes the primary focus.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Joe Burrow missed nine games last year, which provides context for Chase Brown's RB8 finish and suggests potential for increased volume if Burrow stays healthy.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Burrow missed nine games last year, which provides context for Chase Brown's RB8 finish and suggests potential for increased volume if Burrow stays healthy.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Pianowski tiers Burrow at $20 salary in The Big Tickets tier, placing him among the second tier of quarterbacks but noting this tier is unlikely to be shopped due to interesting options at reasonable salaries in the third tier.PositiveRoleNo date
Burrow is healthy heading into 2026 alongside Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. With Burrow healthy, Chase has averaged 21.5 PPR points per game over the past three seasons on WR1 expected points, and the Bengals project fourth in points in betting markets.PositiveProjectionNo date
Joe Burrow's presence has been a major driver of Bengals offensive efficiency. Over the past two seasons in 21 games with Burrow active, the Bengals have been fourth in projected points according to betting markets, and Burrow is quick to check things down when in shootouts, which benefits pass-catching backs like Joe Mixon.