That, not a tribute to Michael Jordan's iconic shrug against the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals, prompted the half-shrug, half-apology to Taylor from across the field. On a play when Bengals coach Zac Taylor instructed Burrow not to scramble, he instinctively fled the pocket and threw a deep ball to running back Joe Mixon, who caught the pass for a 52-yard, record-setting completion. However, Burrow trotted back onto the field with the knowledge he was shy of the 500-yard mark. Today, it took throwing for 525 yards."īurrow appeared to secure the franchise record on a touchdown throw to wide receiver Tyler Boyd, who had a 32-yard touchdown catch overturned on Cincinnati's penultimate offensive drive. "You know, I really don't think about the yards too much," said Burrow, who added that he's just as happy throwing for much smaller totals like his 148-yard effort in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov.
It was also the fourth-highest total in NFL history - just shy of Norm Van Brocklin's 554 yards against the New York Yanks in 1951.Īfter the game, the second-year quarterback said the record was a reflection of the entire team's performance and was necessary as the Bengals (9-6) swept the Ravens in the regular season for the first time since 2015. He was 37-of-46 passing for 525 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.īurrow broke the record previously held by Boomer Esiason, who threw for 490 yards in an overtime game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬincinnati QB Joe Burrow's 525 passing yards shatters team record, gives Bengals blowout win over Baltimore RavensĬINCINNATI - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looked across the field at his team's sideline, flipped his palms upward and shrugged to apologize for a throw that set history.īut there was nothing for Burrow to be sorry about on one of the most prolific passing days in NFL history.īurrow set a franchise record for the most passing yards in a single game in Cincinnati's 41-21 win over the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium.
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