Joe Burrow ranks fifth among QBs, Zac Taylor 18th among coaches in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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.
- •Burrow's health a crucial concern for his performance.
- •Cincinnati ranked 10th among head coach and quarterback pairs.
- •Bengals last reached playoffs in 2022 AFC Championship Game.
- •Taylor's record includes three consecutive seasons without playoff appearances.
- •Burrow led the league in 2024 with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor make odd pair in HC/QB rankings
"Joe Burrow does some heavy lifting in HC/QB rankings for the Bengals duo.
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