In NFL history, only three quarterbacks have thrown for over 4,500 passing yards, more than 40 passing touchdowns and less than 10 interceptions. Tom Brady did it in 2007 and Aaron Rodgers did it in 2011 and both won the MVP award that year.

Micah Parsons said Joe Burrow was not among the NFL's top six QBs, adding that there were "some games like he's not there."

His performance in the Bengals' fourth consecutive win had Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons calling for the 28-year-old to win NFL MVP if he propels Cincinnati to the playoffs after a 4–8 start.