Joe Burrow sends out 3-word message after Bengals QB's stunning TD pass from Browns game

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow's performance against the Cleveland Browns, which led Cincinnati to a 24-6 win, kept the team's playoff dreams alive. Hours after the game ended, the NFL QB turned to Instagram to sum it all up in three words.

“Professional play maker.”

The post included two pictures from the game and one of him arriving at the stadium.

On Sunday Night Football, Joe Burrow truly delivered under pressure. He completed 23 of 30 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns.

"It feels good to play in big games, that's why we do what we do," Burrow said per Fox 8. "That's why we work so hard. Everything that I do in the offseason is to put myself in the best position to play great at the end of the year in these big games coming up. So it's exciting to still be in it. Guys work really hard, coaches work really hard, so its nice to rattle off a couple wins here."

Joe Burrow's efforts also landed him a spot in the NFL record books. The Bengals QB surpassed seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady’s streak of seven consecutive games with at least three touchdowns and 250 yards.

Joe Burrow-led Bengals aren’t out of the woods yet

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs for a first down in the second quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. (Credits: IMAGN)

With just two regular-season games left, the Cincinnati Bengals must win their remaining two games.

Next, they face the Denver Broncos on Saturday. A win by the Bengals in the Week 17 game would not only keep their hopes alive but also contribute to the Broncos' elimination.

However, even a Cincinnati Bengals win would not have been enough without help.

As mentioned earlier, Cincinnati fans must cheer for the New York Giants to upset the Colts and for the Cleveland Browns to defeat the Dolphins.

Looking beyond Week 17, the Bengals would still need similar outcomes in the season's final week. They must defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road while hoping for the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins to suffer losses in their games.

Although these look daunting, the Cincinnati Bengals’s recent three-game winning streak has brought back some hope.