Justin Fields vs. Joe Burrow figures to be a much more compelling duel the next time — in 2025, barring an unlikely Super Bowl matchup. But a moment in Sunday’s game served as a preview, when the two young quarterbacks both stepped up their game with a chance to win it.
It happened in the fourth quarter, when Burrow recovered from throwing interceptions on three consecutive passes to give the Bengals life. Including touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Burrow was 5-for-6 for 128 yards and a perfect 158.