There have been many great quarterback rivalries in the NFL, but the one between Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow is quickly becoming one of the most exciting. Since their last meeting, when the Chiefs beat the Bengals 25-26, Burrow has a slight advantage over Mahomes with a 3-2 record.
A Brady-Manning-esque rivalry
Their first meeting on January 2, 2022, set the tone for their rivalry. The Bengals beat the Chiefs in a thrilling 34-31 victory. The close contest continued on January 30, 2022, in the AFC Championship, with Burrow again leading the Bengals to a 27-24 victory to secure a spot in the Super Bowl.
The 2022 regular season saw another exciting game on December 4, with the Bengals winning 27-24. However, Mahomes and the Chiefs got their revenge with a 23-20 victory in the AFC Championship on January 29, 2023, and advanced to the Super Bowl, which they ultimately won.
The most recent matchup on September 15, 2024 was also close, with the Chiefs showing a high level of competition and skill from both QBs, allowing them to pull off a close 26-25 victory.
As both quarterbacks continue to grow and lead their teams, we can only expect many more exciting games. This rivalry gives fans hope that the NFL’s best days are not over yet.