"Better than Mahomes": NFL fans stunned as Joe Burrow makes falling TD pass

NFL fans across social media erupted in amazement after Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow pulled off an incredible touchdown pass while falling to the ground. The play came during Week 16's crucial matchup against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium.

The spectacular touchdown came during the first quarter when Burrow evaded pressure and tripped over his lineman's feet. Despite falling, he completed an improbable touchdown pass to Tee Higgins. The play was part of the Bengals's decisive 99-yard drive, initiated by Vonn Bell's crucial forced fumble near their goal line.

With Cincinnati's playoff hopes in jeopardy at 6-8, the Browns (3-11) threatened to eliminate them from the AFC playoff picture. A loss would mark their ninth defeat of the season. But Joe Burrow had other plans.

Fans immediately drew comparisons to NFL legends, praising Burrow's exceptional talent and composure.

"Better than Mahomes," proclaimed one supporter.

"Peyton Manning of this generation," one fan declared.

"Legendary," summarized a third.

The improvisational nature of the touchdown sparked a wave of admiration:

"Burrow doing his best Superman impression here," one user noted.

"Fighting for a playoff spot. Dude is a stud," another fan added.

"Joe Burrow is the real MVP," another fan insisted.

"Burrow's pass is pure magic," added another fan.

Joe Burrow reaches 4,000-yard milestone as Bengals fight for playoff survival

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in action against the Cleveland Browns. (Credits: IMAGN)

The falling touchdown marked a historic moment as Joe Burrow became the NFL's first 4,000-yard passer this season. He achieved this milestone on the same drive, needing just 23 yards after his 271-yard performance in Tennessee the previous week.

This season has already seen Burrow break his own Bengals's single-season record with 36 touchdown passes. It's his third time surpassing 4,000 passing yards in five NFL seasons, building on his franchise record of 4,611 yards set in 2021.

The achievement becomes even more remarkable considering recent challenges. Joe Burrow showed visible discomfort after a facemask incident in Dallas, where Cowboys rookie Marist Liufau grabbed and twisted his mask. However, this setback hasn't slowed his determination to keep Cincinnati's playoff hopes alive.