Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's name would undoubtedly be included among the league's top MVP candidates if not for Cincinnati's 4-7 record entering Sunday's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin seems to be specifically focused on his team competing against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who in Tomlin's mind is having an "MVP-caliber" season even if the team is only 4–7. Tomlin paid Burrow this high compliment when discussing this weekend's matchup.

Lost amid the Bengals' struggles in 2024 is Joe Burrow's stellar season. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin agrees after studying Burrow ahead of their Week 13 meeting.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made a surprising statement about the level of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the lead-up to the Week 13 matchup in the 2024 NFL season. The Week 13 game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is one of the great attractions of the NFL weekend,

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had some high praise for Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow during his Tuesday press conference.

Despite the Cincinnati Bengals 4-7 record, quarterback Joe Burrow has been on a tear this season. He has completed 67.2% of his passes for 3,028 yards with 27 touchdowns, four interceptions, and a quarterback rating 106.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow enjoying an MVP-like season isn't just an opinion held by fans of the team itself. Take, for example, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Speaking wit