Joe Burrow ranks fifth among QBs, Zac Taylor 18th among coaches in NFL

In a recent ranking of NFL quarterback and head coach combinations by Sports Illustrated, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals ranked fifth among quarterbacks, while head coach Zac Taylor was rated 18th. This places the Bengals' combined ranking at 10th in the league, despite Taylor's mixed record, which includes a total of 52-63-1. The ranking highlights Burrow's potential as a star when healthy, contrasting with Taylor's tenure marked by underachievement. The Bengals are looking to improve following a losing season in 2025 and have not made the playoffs since 2022.

• 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor make odd pair in HC/QB rankings