Joe Burrow Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Joe Burrow
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, Cincinnati Bengals

Age: 28
Weight: 221 lbs
Height: 6' 4"

ADP: 54
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
147	2309	15	6	88

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 21, 2023 · 5:45 PM EDT

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Rams
It's obvious that there is something wrong with Joe Burrow. His completion rate so far in 2023 is 57% which is more than 10% lower than his career average. Cincinnati has to make a decision about how to treat his calf injury. At 0-2, if they sit him and wait until he is closer to 100% healthy, they could be out of the playoff race. If they continue to play him, his numbers will continue to suffer.

Even if Burrow plays Week 3 against the Rams, it's hard to imagine him to improve his numbers until he is healthy. He has 306 yards for the season and two touchdowns. That's usually one solid game for him. Keep Burrow on the bench until we see him perform to the expected standard.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 14, 2023 · 4:26 PM EDT

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Yikes is the first word that comes to mind after Joe Burrow's 2023 debut. Considering he was a top-five fantasy quarterback coming into the season, he had the worst numbers of anyone in Week 1. He completed 45% of his passes for 82 yards and zero touchdowns. Hard to imagine how that happened with the offensive weapons in Cincy, but we will chalk it up to Burrow still finding his way with the calf injury and a pretty good Browns defense.

It won't get easier this Sunday when the Ravens come to town. Burrow faced them three times last season and never threw for over 215 yards. He threw only three touchdown passes in those three games.

Still hard to be down on the Bengals offense. Burrow should get his numbers back up even with the unfavorable matchup. Rank him a solid QB1 for Week 2 and hope there is some home-cooking for the Burrow to put up more familiar numbers.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 07, 2023 · 11:42 AM EDT

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Cleveland Browns
No doubt Joe Burrow will be one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL. His track record proves that. But the biggest question mark is his health and the calf that has bothered him all summer. Keep an eye on that situation.

Burrow faces the Browns who have a very good pass rush and have been a thorn in the Bengals' side. He is 1-4 lifetime against Cleveland, but still has had good numbers against them. Last season, he averaged 236 passing yards in the two meetings and threw a combined four touchdown passes and two interceptions.

Start Burrow as a solid QB1 for Week 1. He will be in the lineup every week unless the injury benches him, but this week he is not considered a top-5 fantasy quarterback.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 17, 2023 · 1:51 PM EDT

CIN QB Joe Burrow - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Joe Burrow will enter the 2023 season as a top-five fantasy quarterback as he has proven to be one of the top signal-callers in the NFL. He probably is blessed with the best supporting cast around him. Burrow has thrown for over 4,400 yards in each of the past two seasons and the Bengals have continued to invest in his offensive line. He also nearly doubled his previous career-highs in both rushing yards (257) and rushing TDs (5) in 2022, although nobody will mistake him for Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts anytime soon.

Fantasy Downside
The biggest issue going into the 2023 might be the looming contract situation. Like with anybody, it can become a distraction. Burrow also seems to still hold on to the ball too long and although his sacks came down last year, he was still sacked 41 times. Another thing that was negative is that Cincy did not find Burrow a legit target at tight end, as Irv Smith will be average at the position.

2023 Bottom Line
Burrow ranks fourth in fantasy quarterbacks entering this season with an ADP in the late-second or early-third round. We really like the weapons around him as all four of the top playmakers return for Cincinnati. The other thing besides the high production is Burrow ended the season with only five weekly finishes outside the top 12. That consistency is important when you draft a QB that high.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 30, 2022 · 12:27 AM EST

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Buffalo Bills
Joe Burrow completed 40 of 52 passes, both season-highs. That produced 375 passing yards and three touchdowns. He also threw two picks. It was the fifth time he has thrown for 300+ yards this season. The Cincy offense is playing at a high level as they have won seven straight games.

Burrow will face Buffalo who is ranked 11th in aFPA to quarterbacks. Most are expecting a shootout between the two talented signal callers. If that happens, Burrow will be a huge fantasy asset.

Start Burrow as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 17. He should continue his effective play and big numbers should be the outcome on Monday night.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 22, 2022 · 3:20 PM EST

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at New England Patriots
Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes for the second time this season and completed 69% of his passes despite only throwing for 200 passing yards. He really has climbed to a consistent top-five fantasy quarterback in the second half of the season. Especially when he has had all his offensive weapons, which he did last week.

Burrow has a tough matchup on the road at New England who is ranked 10th in aFPA to quarterbacks. However, he seems to thrive against good teams in December so we think his numbers will be strong again.

Start Burrow as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 16. His floor should be 250 passing yards with a couple touchdown passes, but it could be even higher.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 15, 2022 · 7:49 PM EST

CIN QB Joe Burrow - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It wasn't Joe Burrow's best game of the year but he did enough to get some fantasy points for his managers. He only completed 55% of his passes, threw for 239 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Still, the Bengals continue to win football games.

Burrow faces Tampa Bay which is ranked 23rd in aFPA to quarterbacks. It appears the Bucs defense, which was considered one of the best in the preseason, has mailed it in.

Despite being a road game, we expect a big day for Burrow. Start him as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 15. It should be a good day for the Bengals offense.