Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert
Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert?
As contemporaries in the NFL, Burrow and Herbert represent the future of quarterback play, often compared for their performances and potential in the league.
Joe Burrow
Key numbers
- Passing YardsOver 15,000
- Passing TouchdownsOver 100
- Completion PercentageAbove 65%
- Super Bowl Appearances1
Top honours
- Heisman Trophy2019
- College Football Playoff National Championship2019
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year2021, 2024
- First Overall Pick2020 NFL Draft
- Multiple Pro Bowl selectionsOver 1,000 passing yards in multiple seasons
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Justin Herbert
Key numbers
- Touchdown PassesOver 80
- Passing YardsOver 12,000
- Pro Bowls1
- Career WinsMultiple
- Contract Extension$262.5 million (2023)
Top honours
- AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year2020
- Pro Bowl Selection2021
- Pac-12 Championship2019
- Rose Bowl Offensive MVP2019
- Multiple Rookie Statistical RecordsMost touchdown passes and 300-yard games in rookie season