Joe Burrow Wins Second NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award

The Bengals quarterback overcame a wrist injury to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns, sparking debate over Sam Darnold's exclusion.

Joe Burrow was named the 2024 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year, becoming the second player in NFL history to win the award twice.
Burrow led the league in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) after recovering from a 2023 wrist injury that required surgery.
He earned 31 first-place votes, beating out finalists Sam Darnold, J.K. Dobbins, Damar Hamlin, and Christian Gonzalez.
Sam Darnold, who led the Vikings to a 14-3 record after stepping in as a starter, was praised by fans as a strong contender for the award.
This marks Burrow's second Comeback Player of the Year win, following his 2021 victory after recovering from a severe knee injury.