The Pro Football Writers of America have voted Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the Comeback Player of the Year. “It’s not exactly an award you want to be up for,” Burrow said last month.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow played all 17 games this season after missing seven games in 2023 with a torn wrist ligament. He went on to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns this season and nearly brought the Bengals to the playoffs after a 4-8 start.

On Friday, Burrow was selected as the Pro Football Writers of America's Comeback Player of the Year. The two-time Pro Bowler won the award over Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. After Burrow was announced as the winner, fans all said he should also win the NFL's Most Valuable Player award.