RIVALRY: As Bengals QB Joe Burrow battles it out with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Joe Burrow discusses the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry with assurance.
Teams and athletes at their peak are fighting for sustenance. The recipe for the championship may crumble if they are content. Though it is perhaps hard to stay hungry following three consecutive Super Bowl victories, the Kansas City Chiefsโ quest for history has kept them from being completely satisfied.
While this team consistently competes for Lombardi Trophees because of its Hall of Fame skills and coaching, it particularly shines in the crucial area of football psychology. Look no farther than Kansas Cityโs most recent late-night wins in the postseason over the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. This intangibleโs infamous bulletin board stuff is an essential part of it.
Even though it has been exaggerated at times, this word has undoubtedly given the Chiefs more motivation in their pursuit of NFL dominance during the previous five years. Itโs not necessary for it to show sincere disdain. Indirect, vague remarks that arenโt even close to being barbs will also work.
Heck, Michael Jordan even made up criticism to sharpen his unmatched competitive advantage. As a result, quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and Patrick Mahomesโ team can greatly benefit from one particular soundbite from him for the upcoming campaign.
Still, the team that has been the Chiefsโ biggest nemesis over the past three years is likely the one that can survive being put on the โbulletin board.โ
Regarding the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry, Joe Burrow
Burrow appeared live on Travis and Jason Kelceโs โNew Heightsโ podcast on Thursday, thrilling an enthusiastic audience at the Cincinnati Bearcatsโ Fifth Third Arena. The 2022 Pro Bowler gave the Chiefs credit, but he also made a forceful statement that many supporters agree with.
When asked why this rivalry is so fascinating, Burrow responded, โI think weโre built to beat them,โ as reported by ESPNโs Ben Baby. Naturally, responses like โHow did it go last time?โ and โWhat rings do you have to show from it?โ will be made. However, the data backs up this โboldโ claim.
The Chiefs are down 3-1 against the Joe Burrow-led Bengals, who have already won the AFC Championship at Arrowhead Stadium. In the championship game of the previous year, KC overcame its opponent with a narrow 23-20 victory, ending the story of the โBurrowhead.โHowever, a healthy Cincy squad will have a chance to take the lead back in this rivalry. Indeed, there is confidence, but knowledge is even more crucial. Burrow has โit,โ even though his playoff performances havenโt always been statistical masterpieces.
