The world got to see No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow in his NFL debut with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Week 2 brought more spotlight to the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner as Burrow played in his first primetime game as a professional against the Cleveland Browns. Let’s check out some of reactions on Twitter to Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ 35-30 loss on Thursday.
First, it was a solid first drive, as Burrow led the Bengals on a drive for about seven minutes, which included a fourth-down conversion. But it was a third-down play near midfield that caught some eyes.
Joe Burrow showing off the legs 👀pic.twitter.com/qgqqKlmiMR
— Stadium (@Stadium) September 18, 2020
It wasn’t all peachy for Burrow in the first quarter. Late in the first quarter, Burrow got rocked by Browns DT Sheldon Richardson.
Joe Burrow gets rocked by Sheldon Richardson 😱
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/W3NnKPl4oO
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2020
You can consider that Burrow’s welcome to the NFL. In fact…
Welcome to the NFL, Joe Burrow.
(Via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/Qe9hQUEcOx
— USA TODAY NFL (@usatodaynfl) September 18, 2020
It’s also quite the welcome to the NFL when you’re trying to call a timeout and the ball is snapped literally at the exact same time.
Joe Burrow wanted a timeout, and the center decided that wasn't going to happen. pic.twitter.com/55FSgXBYJG
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 18, 2020
But like the strong kid that he is, Burrow never wavered and later in the second quarter, Burrow finally got his name in the stat line for a passing touchdown, hitting TE C.J. Uzomah.
Joe Burrow is heating up! No.9 gets his first passing touchdown to C.J. Uzomah—a 23-yarder! Cincinnati down by 4 to Browns, 14-10
— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) September 18, 2020
Joe Burrow's first career passing TD! 👏@NFL | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/KNK31mC2Zz
— FanSided (@FanSided) September 18, 2020
Burrow even got some love from a fellow Ohioan and a guy you all might recognize.
Burrow is SPECIAL! He has the “IT” for sure.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 18, 2020
Which is quite interesting considering this is against Lebron’s hometown Browns. At least we know how Lebron is spending part of his day off before his Lakers begin the Western Conference Final against the Denver Nuggets.
Overall, Burrow has been getting praise for his first-half performance, particularly his poise.
One of the biggest poise grades I’ve ever given to a player—@JoeyB
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 18, 2020
Joe Burrow looks so comfortable out there. His poise is off the charts for a rookie.
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) September 18, 2020
Some love for Burrow late in the first half on a beautiful throw between two defenders to fellow rookie Tee Higgins, along with hope that the offensive line doesn’t ruin him.
What a throw. Hope Burrow doesn’t die this season behind this OL
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) September 18, 2020
I’ll tell you what, Burrow’s ball-placement whether it’s fitting into a tight window on the run or leading his receiver just enough isn’t just impressive, but he looks like a veteran in those regards. #Bengals #NFL
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) September 18, 2020
Despite the ups and downs through the first two weeks, people are just excited to get to watch a young quarterback like Joe Burrow in the NFL.
So happy we're all getting the Joe Burrow experience. The kid's a baller!
— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) September 18, 2020
You can say the Bengals suck and that is probably true, but Joe Burrow is still playing well despite the sucking and that’s how you know you likely have your future guy.
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) September 18, 2020
