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Joe Burrow leads NFL midseason MVP race
Joe Burrow is the favorite for NFL MVP at the halfway point of the 2026 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback has led his team to a 6-2 record and is putting up some of the league’s strongest passing numbers.
He leads the NFL in completion percentage, passer rating and passing touchdowns, and ranks second in passing yards.
Strong protection and a productive receiving pair have helped Burrow play efficiently after injuries affected him over the past two years.
His main MVP challengers include Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, with Brock Purdy and Jordan Love also in the race.
The Bengals are firmly in contention in the AFC, while a possible trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor could strengthen their running game.
The season is at its midpoint, and the award race could change as the remaining games are played.
Joe Burrow is the favorite to win the NFL’s 2026 midseason MVP award, according to Fox Sports.
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback leads the league in completion percentage at 74%, passer rating at 114.8 and passing touchdowns with 23.
He has thrown for 2,386 yards, the second-highest total in the league, and has six interceptions.
The Bengals are 6-2 and are in the mix to win the AFC.
Burrow holds +210 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen close behind.
- Who
- Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, leads the midseason MVP race.
- What
- He is the favorite to win the NFL’s 2026 MVP award.
- When
- At the halfway mark of the 2026 season; the article was published on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- The NFL. Burrow plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Why
- His league-leading completion percentage, passer rating and passing touchdowns, along with the Bengals’ 6-2 record, support his candidacy.
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Burrow led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance.
Burrow led the league in completion percentage, passer rating and passing touchdowns.
Burrow became the MVP favorite, according to the article.
- Completion percentage
- 74%, league-leading
- Passer rating
- 114.8, league-leading
- Passing touchdowns
- 23, league-leading
- Passing yards
- 2,386, second in the league
- Bengals record
- 6-2
- DraftKings MVP odds
- +210 for Burrow