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The Cincinnati Bengals secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in Madrid on Sunday, with their passing game once again leading the charge.
Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Over the past four games, he has thrown for 1,215 yards and 16 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the league's hottest quarterbacks.
Wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been Burrow's primary targets, and after Sunday's victory, Higgins was asked whether this is the best he has seen Burrow play.
His answer was a simple no.
"I know he got another step in him, for sure," Higgins said, according to a team transcript.
Higgins expressed the same sentiment about the entire offense, noting that there are areas where they can improve to reach their peak form.
That prospect should be chilling for opposing defensive players and coaches as they try to devise ways to slow down a red-hot Bengals offense.
Key Analysis
Burrow's recent statistics are impressive, but Higgins' comments suggest the Bengals believe their best football is still ahead. If Burrow and the offense can indeed elevate their play further, defenses around the league will face an even tougher challenge. The Bengals' current winning streak and offensive output already make them a formidable opponent, and the idea of untapped potential is a scary thought for defensive coordinators.
Originally reported by nbcsports.