Joe Burrow's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Joe Burrow.

Joe Burrow is a professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Ohio State before transferring to LSU, where he won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship. Burrow was drafted first overall by the Bengals in 2020 and is considered a key player for the team. He is known for his leadership and passing abilities.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: Previous Record for Most Sacks in a Single Postseason

In 1987, Wade Wilson set the record for most times sacked in a single postseason, with 14. In 2022, Joe Burrow surpassed this record with 19 sacks.

1990: Bengals Playoff Win Drought

In 1990, the Bengals' playoff win drought began, which ended when Joe Burrow led the team to a win against the Las Vegas Raiders in the Wild Card Round of the 2021-2022 playoffs.

1993: Most Times Sacked in a Playoff Game

In 1993, Warren Moon was sacked nine times in a playoff game, a record that Joe Burrow tied during the Divisional Round against the Tennessee Titans in 2022.

2001: Reference to Rohan Davey's Passing Record

In 2019, Joe Burrow threw for 471 yards against Texas, which was the second-most in LSU school history, the most since Rohan Davey's 528 against Alabama in 2001.

2006: Largest Comeback in a Conference Championship

In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts tied the record for the largest comeback in a conference championship, coming back from 18 points down. Joe Burrow and the Bengals would match this record in the 2022 AFC Championship game against the Chiefs.

2006: Reference to Colt Brennan's Record

In 2019, Joe Burrow finished the season with 60 passing touchdowns, breaking Colt Brennan's single-season FBS record of 58 touchdowns in 2006.

2007: Tom Brady's Season

In 2007, Tom Brady had at least 4,500 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, and fewer than 10 interceptions, becoming one of only three quarterbacks to achieve this feat, including Joe Burrow in 2024.

2009: Reference to Case Keenum's Record

Joe Burrow's 5,671 passing yards in 2019 is tied (with Case Keenum in 2009) for fourth-most in an FBS season.

2011: Aaron Rodgers' Season

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers had at least 4,500 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, and fewer than 10 interceptions, becoming one of only three quarterbacks to achieve this feat, including Joe Burrow in 2024.

December 14, 2019: Awarded the 2019 Heisman Trophy

On December 14, 2019, Joe Burrow was awarded the 2019 Heisman Trophy. His acceptance speech highlighted poverty and food insecurity in his hometown, leading to significant donations to the Athens County food bank.

December 2019: Athens Stadium Renamed in Burrow's Honor

In December 2019, the Athens City School District approved renaming the school's football stadium in honor of Joe Burrow.

2019: Record Breaking Season

Joe Burrow finished the 2019 season with 60 passing touchdowns, breaking the single-season FBS record, and set a FBS single-season record with 65 total touchdowns.

2020: Led LSU to National Championship Victory

In 2020, Joe Burrow led LSU to a 42-25 victory in the National Championship Game against Clemson, earning the game's offensive MVP title.

2021: Reference to Bailey Zappe's Record

In 2019, Joe Burrow set a FBS single-season record with 65 total touchdowns, which would be tied by Bailey Zappe in 2021.

2021: Led Bengals to Playoff Win and Super Bowl Appearance

In 2021, Joe Burrow led the Bengals to their first playoff win since 1990 and an appearance in Super Bowl LVI. He was also awarded Comeback Player of the Year.

2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2022, Joe Burrow was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Signed Largest NFL Contract and Led Bengals to Division Title

In 2023, Joe Burrow signed what was then the largest contract in NFL history and led the Bengals to their first consecutive division title in franchise history.

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2023, Joe Burrow was ranked 6th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list, marking his first ever top ten appearance on the list.

2024: Career-Best Season and Comeback Player of the Year Award

In 2024, Joe Burrow finished the season with a career-best 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns, leading the NFL in both statistics. He also won the Comeback Player of the Year Award for the second time.

2024: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2024, Joe Burrow was ranked 39th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: First Win of the Season

In 2024, before the Week 4 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, Joe Burrow delivered a pregame speech that resonated with the team, leading to their first win of the season.

2024: Led League in Passing Despite Missing Playoffs

In 2024, despite the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs, Joe Burrow led the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns and was awarded his second Comeback Player of the Year Award.