Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after the game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in overtime of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Bengals took a 30-24 win in overtime to remain in the post season chase. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals Star Joe Burrow Led NFL in Key Stat Last Season

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By Landon Belote | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 8:57 AM ET

The Cincinnati Bengals have enjoyed consistent success converting on third down. From Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to a former key piece like Tyler Boyd or most recently Mike Gesicki, they have had success in crucial moments.

Despite all of those weapons, Joe Burrow is the biggest reason why they've been so successful on third down.

Burrow was the most accurate quarterback on third down last season according to Warren Sharp.

By the time the 2024 season concluded, the Bengals finished top 5 in the league with a 46.73% conversion rate on third down, which went a long way toward them becoming one of the most prolific and lethal offenses in the league.

There is no reason to believe that this area of the Bengals' offense will take a step back this season.

They re-signed Chase, Higgins and Gesicki. Running back Chase Brown also emerged as a real playmaker and could take another step forward this season.

most accurate QBs on 3rd down

1. Joe Burrow
2. Geno Smith
3. Kirk Cousins
4. Baker Mayfield
5. Brock Purdy
6. Daniel Jones
7. Patrick Mahomes
8. Cooper Rush
9. Jalen Hurts
10. Lamar Jackson
11. Jayden Daniels
12. Joe Flacco
13. Kyler Murray
14. Jared Goff
15. Russell Wilson
16.…
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 14, 2025