Joe Burrow Throws NFL-Leading 40th TD Pass to Tee Higgins, First in Bengals History

Dec 28, 2024, 11:00 PM

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals achieved a notable milestone by throwing his NFL-leading 40th touchdown pass of the season. This pass, which went to Tee Higgins, marks Burrow as the first quarterback in Bengals history to reach 40 touchdown passes in a single season. Burrow joins an elite group, becoming the 11th player in NFL history to throw for 40 or more touchdowns in a season. His achievement also highlights a rare occurrence, as only two quarterbacks—Dan Marino in 1986 and Drew Brees in 2012—have thrown 40 or more touchdown passes and missed the playoffs. Burrow's 40-touchdown season is the 20th of its kind in league history, and he is the first player to achieve this milestone since Patrick Mahomes in the 2022-23 season.