Joe Burrow Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Burrow finished second among QBs in both total fantasy points (450) and points per game (26.5), trailing only Lamar Jackson.

He led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and passing TDs (43), adding 201 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.

He delivered 12 top-12 finishes, including three QB1 overall weeks, cementing himself as a consistent weekly difference-maker.

Usage & Role

Burrow continued to operate as a high-volume pocket passer, attempting the most passes in the NFL at 652 while adding value with modest rushing production.

He benefited from a Bengals offense that ranked second in pass rate and first in neutral pass rate, feeding him elite weekly opportunity.

His red-zone usage was unmatched, leading the NFL in expected passing TDs, end-zone throws, and inside-the-10 pass attempts.

Efficiency Metrics

Burrow’s efficiency hit new heights in 2024:

• 91.4 PFF passing grade (2nd among QBs with 300+ dropbacks)
• 78.1% adjusted completion rate (10th)
• 2.1% turnover-worthy throw rate (6th)
• 5.5% big-time throw rate (6th)
• 2nd in completion rate over expected

Offensive Context

Despite a league-worst ESPN pass blocking success rate (50%), Burrow thrived in a fast-paced, pass-heavy environment.

Cincinnati finished sixth in points and 22nd in pace, leaning heavily on Burrow’s processing and quick release (2.71 seconds to throw, 10th fastest).

The emergence of RB Chase Brown gave more balance, but the offense still ran through Burrow and the passing game.

Historical Production & Trends

2024 marked Burrow’s best NFL season, setting personal records in yards, TDs, completion rate, adjusted completion rate, TD rate, and QBR.

When WR Tee Higgins was in the lineup, Burrow averaged 31.5 more passing yards and 0.18 passing TDs per game, despite attempting fewer passes per game.

Injury History

Burrow missed seven games in 2023 after having surgery on his right wrist.

There were questions early in the 2024 season about whether it was affecting Burrow’s play, but he was certainly up to full strength quickly.

Burrow stayed healthy for the entire 2024 season and enters 2025 without any injury questions.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Burrow is the unquestioned franchise QB and fantasy anchor.

With Cincinnati maintaining a pass-first identity, he’s again in position to lead the league in passing volume and red-zone chances.

Jake Browning and Logan Woodside round out the Bengals’ QB room.

Supporting Cast

Burrow returns WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, both of whom are locked in for the foreseeable future.

WRs Andrei Iosivas and Jermaine Burton will battle for the third WR role with hope that both can continue to develop.

Mike Gesicki returns as the starting TE.

RB Chase Brown showed that he could handle a full workload, but Zack Moss will also return after his neck injury. The Bengals also brought back Samaje Perine and drafted Tahj Brooks in the sixth round.

The offensive line remains a concern, but the Bengals bring back their starting five from last season, including LT Orlando Brown Jr. and second-year RT Amarius Mims. Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, and Cody Ford complete the interior.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

HC Zac Taylor’s offense remains one of the most aggressive in the NFL, finishing top-two in pass rate for the third straight season and first in neutral pass rate.

That playcalling supports Burrow’s elite floor and ceiling. Expect similar volume in 2025, regardless of minor personnel shifts.

Production & Efficiency Trends

Burrow’s trendline is firmly pointed up. He led the league in expected fantasy points per game and delivered elite output both with and without Tee Higgins.

His TD rate (6.8% with Higgins, 6.1% without) and consistent accuracy prove he’s matchup-proof.