NFL fans flame Joe Burrow after Bengals QB emerges as favorite to win next season's MVP award - "Did Mahomes die?"

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has emerged as the favorite to win the MVP award next season in some sports books. After Patrick Mahomes' dominant season last year resulted in the second Super Bowl win of his career, many think it's disrespectful to the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback.

Last season, Josh Allen was the favorite to win the MVP award. However, he came up short as an elbow injury had a significant impact on his performances in the latter stages of the season.

Fans on social media didn't take long to troll Burrow after he was given the nod ahead of Mahomes in next season's MVP race. Here are some of the best reactions:

Patrick Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP, and in some books, he is the favorite to win it again. While some think that it might be Burrow's to win the first MVP award of his career, the race is expected to go down the wire.

Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson might also end up being a part of the MVP race, as anything can happen during an NFL season.

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Joe Burrow's path to Super Bowl will continue to get tougher

Joe Burrow: AFC Divisional Playoffs - Cincinnati Bengals v Buffalo Bills

Joe Burrow missed the majority of his rookie season due to an ACL injury, but in his second year, he took the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. Last season, his team was primed to make it to the big game once again, but fell to Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs.

The road ahead won't be easy for Burrow and the Bengals. The former LSU quarterback is expected to sign a monumental contract soon, and when that kicks in, it will become very difficult for the franchise to construct a good team around him.

The Bengals have already lost Jessie Bates in free agency, and are expected to lose more key players in coming seasons.

Tee Higgins' name was also mentioned in trade rumors, but the franchise is looking to keep him. It will be interesting to see if the Bengals will be able to contend with a worse squad when Burrow's contract kicks in, as it's definitely going to make their life difficult.