Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have been a thorn in the side of the Kansas City Chiefs over the past few seasons. With a 3-1 record against Patrick Mahomes and his team, the Bengals hold a psychological edge after their surprise victory in Arrowhead Stadium during the January 2022 AFC Championship Game.
However, Kansas City remains a formidable opponent as back-to-back Super Bowl champions, and Burrow knows dethroning them will be no easy feat.
“They’re the gold standard right now,” Burrow acknowledged through the Bengals’ official YouTube account. “Everybody’s chasing them — obviously, they’re back-to-back world champs. Somebody’s got to knock them off. I’m hoping it’s us.”
Kansas City Chiefs Vs. Cincinnati Bengals Rivalry Runs Deep
The Chiefs’ dominance cannot be overlooked, having won three championships in five years and representing the AFC four times in the Super Bowl over that period. The one instance they didn’t make it to the final game was in February 2022 when Burrow and the Bengals ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl.
A year later, Kansas City managed to exact its revenge, narrowly edging out the Bengals with a 23-20 victory in the AFC Championship Game. Even without Burrow, who was sidelined due to a wrist injury after 10 games last season, Kansas City rolled to the top of the conference once more and ultimately won another championship against the San Francisco 49ers.
Joe Burrow’s Road to Recovery and Returning to Form
Joe Burrow’s rehabilitation after wrist surgery appears on track, and the star quarterback is expected to return for Week 1 of the new season. He will have a strong offensive lineup at his disposal, including Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Despite missing seven games last year, the Bengals maintained a respectable 9-8 record. This reinforces the perception that Burrow and his team remain a significant threat as long as he stays healthy.
However, the Bengals face a challenging path forward. Competing in the fiercely competitive AFC North against playoff contenders like the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers will be no easy task.
Joe Burrow has more muscle & is bigger now than he has ever been. It’s part of his new approach this season.
So all of you that think he lost tons of weight/muscle can relax now😌 pic.twitter.com/vy2SpA2MQl
— Sammy (@sammy______G) May 8, 2024
Looking Ahead to Another Postseason Clash?
The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow are preparing for another competitive season, aiming to secure a postseason spot despite their divisional challenges. If they succeed, a potential rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in next year’s AFC Championship Game is already highly anticipated.
Stay tuned for the latest NFL analysis, breaking news, and insider information on the Bengals and their quest to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Cincinnati.
Source: NFL Analysis
