It was announced on Thursday that three Cincinnati Bengals players were . Quarterback Joe Burrow is a finalist for NFL MVP and Comeback Player of the Year, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is a finalist for Offensive Player of the Year, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson was nominated for Defensive Player of the Year.
Burrow was absolutely dominant throughout the season, especially down the stretch. He became the first player in NFL history to pass for at least 250 yards and three touchdowns in seven consecutive games. He finished the year with 460 completions (first in the league), 4,918 yards (also first) and 43 touchdowns (first again) with only nine interceptions.