Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are one of the few surprises this NFL season.

Burrow had some strong words after the Bengals 5-2 start.

“We’re in a place that we haven’t been in a while but we’re not satisfied with where we are. We’ve got to go out to practice every day, keep getting better, because other teams are going to keep getting better as well.

“We’ve got bigger aspirations than 5-2. So we’ve got to keep getting better every day, go out to practice, get through our reps, come back in and watch the film… just keep grinding.”

The Bengals are currently tied in first place with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. They beat the Ravens with ease on Sunday, 41-17. Burrows threw for 416 yards and 3 touchdowns.

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There's a lot to be excited about in Cincinnati. They have beaten the Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and their only two losses are by 3 points both to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and a tough week two loss to the Chicago Bears.

Joe Burrow has been impressive this year, but Joe Mixon and Ja'marr Chase have also shown how special they are. The connection between Chase and Burrow is one to watch out for.

Cincinnati will travel to New York this Sunday in a match-up versus the 1-5 Jets. The Bengals should win this game and improve to 6-2 on the year.