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Bengals legend Ken Anderson says he’d take Joe Burrow ‘over any quarterback’ in the NFL

One of the most important quarterbacks to ever play the position says he would take Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow over Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:54 AM
Bengals legend Ken Anderson says he’d take Joe Burrow ‘over any quarterback’ in the NFL
Key Things to Know
  • Bengals legend Ken Anderson declared he would take Joe Burrow over any NFL quarterback in any situation.
  • Burrow faced heavy criticism following a late fourth-quarter fumble in a recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Burrow holds a 1-34 career record when trailing in the final eight minutes of regulation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and 1981 NFL MVP Ken Anderson stated he would take Joe Burrow over any quarterback in the league in any situation. Anderson defended Burrow amid recent national criticism following a costly late fumble against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, which dropped the Bengals to a 2-1 record and left Burrow with a 1-34 career record when trailing in the final eight minutes of regulation.

Anderson highlighted Cincinnati's improved offensive line and defense, which added interior lineman Dexter Lawrence II, as reasons Burrow will not need to be perfect to win. Speaking during a media tour with healthcare company Heartflow, the 77-year-old expressed confidence that Cincinnati remains a Super Bowl contender.

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