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Troy Aikman believes Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow should win a prestigious reward.
The Cincinnati Bengals have won four of their last five games, and they are 8-8 heading into the final game of the season.
Dallas Cowboys legend and ESPN color commentator Troy Aikman has named Joe Burrow his MVP of the season after his sensational performance from this past week.
With the Cincinnati Bengals’ season on the line, Burrow completed 39-of-49 passes on 412 passing yards and four touchdowns to help guide his Bengals squad to a much-needed win over the Denver Broncos.
Burrow has now thrown for at least 250 yards and three touchdowns in eight straight games, with four consecutive wins in those outings. This has prompted many to think his name should be added to the MVP conversation.
Aikman expressed his admiration for Burrow on Monday Night Football, stating, “If I had [an NFL MVP] vote, it would go to Joe Burrow.”
Troy Aikman thinks Joe Burrow should win MVP:
“If I had an MVP vote it would go to Joe Burrow.”
Thoughts? 🤔
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 31, 2024
Here is how other fans feel about what Troy Aikman had to say:
“Burrow is the most valuable player to his team in the league but won’t be the MVP,” one fan stated.
Burrow is the most valuable player to his team in the league but won’t be the MVP
— Yardline Sports (@YardlineSports) December 31, 2024
“Why is that wild? You have to respect how he’s drag that putrid defense on his back the entire season,” another fan commented.
“You could make an argument for Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, or Josh Allen. The crazy thing is that all three of them have been great this year, and one of them will finish in third place!” a third fan added.
A fourth fan opinioned: “He’s right. Although he won’t get it due to their record.”
“Absolutely! No one deserves it more than Burrow. Not one person,” a fifth X user stated.
One final fan summed it up: “The Bengals Defense, Run game, and O-Line all rank between 27th and 30th in the league. What Joe Burrow is doing is herculean. He is the MVP award or not.”
Joe Burrow Has MVP-Type Numbers
Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a crucial win over the Denver Broncos, completing 39 of 49 passes for 412 yards and four touchdowns.
This performance marked his eighth consecutive game with at least 250 passing yards and three touchdowns.
The Bengals quarterback leads the league with a whopping 4,641 passing yards. He also has 42 touchdowns while he’s only thrown eight interceptions.
If the Bengals find a way to sneak into the playoffs, it will be hard not to give him that hardware.
REPORT: Someone Leaked Former NBA Champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis’ Prison Meal Menu, And It Looks Like He Threw His Diet Plans Out The Window
Glen Davis (Image Credit: Getty Images)
In October, authorities convicted former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis of defrauding the NBA’s health care benefits plan and began his 40-month sentence at FPC Duluth in Minnesota. They sentenced him alongside 21 others, including former players like Terrence Williams, even though Davis has consistently claimed he’s innocent. Before heading to prison, he talked about using his time behind bars to focus on fitness and work on transforming his body. But, the reality of prison food has made that goal a little harder to reach.
TMZ Sports got a hold of the menu for Davis’ first few weeks in prison, and it’s safe to say it’s not exactly bodybuilder-friendly. His meals were packed with carbs—pizza, lasagna, tacos, and alfredo made up his first week’s dinners. The next week wasn’t much better, but it did include some slightly healthier options like turkey, steak, and roast beef. However, breakfast and lunch had a few better choices, like fruit, oatmeal, and protein sandwiches. Even though the meals might not be ideal for his fitness goals, Davis is probably just trying to make the best of things.
Glen Davis (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Davis, who played eight seasons for the Celtics, Clippers, and Magic, averaged 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 514 regular-season games. He won one NBA championship, helping the Boston Celtics claim the title in 2008. While his fraud conviction has definitely thrown a wrench in his plans, Davis seems determined to make the most of his time in prison. Before his sentencing, he said, “When I lost basketball, I lost myself,” showing he’s ready to rebuild.
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Remains Focused On His Future Despite 3.5 Years Prison Sentence
Even with everything going on, Davis is staying positive. Before going to prison, he posted a tearful video to his 118K Instagram followers, giving them a peace sign and saying, “I love y’all… Be good!” This emotional farewell showed his resolve to face the future head-on. Judge Valerie E. Caproni gave him a temporary break to finish a documentary about his life, and the project could generate money to pay his $80,000 restitution.
Despite the difficult road ahead, many in the NBA, including the likes of former NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala, have supported Davis by writing a letter asking the judge for leniency during sentencing. Things might be difficult for Davis, but his commitment to turning his life around is clear. Whether or not he’ll be able to hit his fitness goals in prison is still up in the air, but his determination to rebuild is obvious.
