What happened: Joe Burrow reached an average of 2.118 touchdown passes per game, the highest mark in NFL history. Patrick Mahomes ranks second on the all-time list with 2.097 per game.
Why it matters: The milestone underscores Burrow's scoring pace during a 2026 season in which he has thrown 23 touchdowns through eight games. Both passers previously stood alongside each other when they hit the 80% adjusted completion mark earlier in November.
By the numbers: In 2026 through 8 games, Burrow has completed 219 of 296 passes for 2,386 yards with 23 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Across his career, he averages 2.118 touchdown passes per game compared to Mahomes' 2.097.
What to watch: Burrow enters the second half of the 2026 season looking to protect the record pace.