For the first time in his career, Joe Burrow is 0-3.
The Cincinnati Bengals, the first overall pick in the 2020 draft, lost another heartbreaking game on Monday night, again as heavy favorites.
In the first week they lost to the New England Patriots, which shattered many survivor groups. In the second week they lost again, but to the Kansas City Chiefs, which does not deserve any criticism.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, No. 9, during the final minutes of a game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals lost 38-33 and are now 0-3. (Cara Owsley/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
However, the Bengals were survivors again, falling at home to LSU rookie quarterback and fellow Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, 38-33.
Burrow played in a Super Bowl in just his second NFL season and returned to the AFC title game the following year. The Bengals missed the playoffs last year after Burrow suffered a season-ending injury.
But with the Bengals off to a brutal start this year, one former NFL player turned television talent says Burrow is running out of “excuses.”
“When your quarterback has a chance to win the game, he's got to win the game, and Joe Burrow didn't do that, Jayden Daniels did,” former defensive lineman Chris Canty said on ESPN Radio Tuesday morning.
“I'm tired of all the excuses for Joe Burrow. 'Oh, the defense let Joe Burrow… [down]No, Joe Burrow let Joe Burrow down. Joe Burrow let the offense down. Joe Burrow let the team down.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, #9, and head coach Zac Taylor head to the locker room after the fourth quarter of the Week 3 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, September 23, 2024. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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“'Great stats, oh, it's unbelievable, all these touchdowns and no interceptions,' but what did you do when the game was on the line? What did you do when the game was on the line? You know what the answer is? It's not enough. You know how I know it's not enough? Because you don't have a win and you're going into Week 4.”
Burrow completed 29 of 38 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns in a game that featured no punts or turnovers for the first time since 1940. The Bengals allowed Washington to score touchdowns on five of their six drives (excluding those that ended in kneeldowns). However, Cincy failed to find the end zone on three of its seven drives (two field goals, one missed attempt).
The Bengals went 3-for-3 on touchdown drives in the second half, but Washington's solid offense throughout the game and ability to hold onto the ball late kept the Bengals from doing any more damage.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, #9, stands between plays in the second quarter of the Week 3 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, September 23, 2024. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Fortunately for Cincy, they will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 4, although they are in good shape now after their first win of the season after Andy Dalton replaced Bryce Young.
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