Bengals QB Joe Burrow is the NFL MVP So Far This Season

Is Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow the frontrunner to win NFL MVP in 2026? PFN's Jacob Infante breaks down Burrow's impressive performance following Cincinnati's dominant 34-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. Burrow earned an 86.6 PFN QB Impact grade against a talented Falcons defense, continuing a remarkable season in which he entered the matchup leading the NFL in that metric. With Cincinnati's offense firing on all cylinders and the Bengals' defense beginning to find its rhythm, the team is emerging as a serious contender in the AFC North. But is Burrow doing enough to separate himself from other MVP candidates, including San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy? Infante examines Burrow's efficiency, Cincinnati's improved supporting cast, and the Bengals' growing momentum as the second half of the NFL season unfolds. Can Burrow maintain his outstanding production and lead Cincinnati on a deep playoff run? Use PFN's FREE NFL Playoff Predictor → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS NFL Mock Draft Simulator → Start/Sit Optimizer → Trade Analyzer → #JoeBurrow #NFLMVP #Bengals #NFL #BrockPurdy #PFN