Exaggerated or calculated provocation?
When you look at the 2024 season numbers reported by The Sports Rush, Burrow outperformed plenty of former MVPs—maybe even Patrick Mahomes himself. Burrow led the NFL in pass attempts, passing yards, touchdowns, and completion percentage (68.6%), the highest in league history. Still, Wright excluded him not just from the top three, but from the top five altogether. He went as far as ranking Jalen Hurts and rookie Jayden Daniels—who hasn’t even appeared in a Super Bowl—ahead of Burrow.
There’s no denying Patrick Mahomes leads the league in championships, consistency, and win percentage (.797). Lamar Jackson follows closely at .716, and Josh Allen holds a solid .675. Joe Burrow stands at .572—a more-than-respectable number, especially considering he’s played behind one of the weakest defensive units in the modern era.
Beyond the stats
But beyond the numbers, what makes Burrow’s case strong is his reliability and complete command of the position. His ability to stay competitive despite constant adversity has established him as one of the most grounded leaders in football.
The Patrick Mahomes vs. the rest debate sparked waves of criticism from fans and experts alike. Many see Wright’s segment as an attempt to rewrite the definition of NFL greatness—and a glaring omission at that. Because if the criteria are performance, leadership, and growth, then Joe Burrow has more than earned his spot among the elite.
Whether pundits like it or not, this year’s race to the NFL throne isn’t a three-man sprint. It’s a four-horse showdown—Patrick Mahomes, Jackson, Allen, and Burrow. And who knows, another wild card might just join the pack and turn the narrative upside down.
