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Is Joe Burrow clutch? The answer is complicated (and might point to a broader issue)

The Bengals are now 1-10 with Joe Burrow when trailing by one score and taking over possession with 1-8 minutes left in regulation. GO DEEPER Bengals' 'clutch drives': Assessing a trend that could impede a Super Bowl title When we examine statistical production for these 26 quarterbacks in these high-leverage situations, Burrow ranks first among them in EPA per pass play. The table below shows career touchdown drive rates for Burrow and three other acclaimed quarterbacks in these “need TD” situations: trailing by 4-8 points when taking over possession with 1-8 minutes left in regulation. The Bengals rank first this season and among the NFL’s top three since Burrow entered the league.

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