Carson Palmer: Burrow is best QB in NFL, 'more consistent' than Mahomes

Former Cincinnati Bengals passer Carson Palmer believes no quarterback is better than Joe Burrow - not even reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes.

"I think Joe is the best quarterback in the league," Palmer said on "The QB Room" podcast. "I know Patrick is phenomenal, but I just think Joe's more consistent. He's more consistent. He's more accountable to run the system and the play that's called and not feel like: 'Well, he didn't win last time and get open for me, so I'm going do it with my feet,' and then before you know it, you're sacked for a 4-yard loss because you tried to make two or three guys miss."

Palmer added that Burrow's all-around game puts him on top of his fellow signal-callers.

"Talk about not having a weakness - mentally strong, physically tough, accurate, can throw it far enough, fast enough, gets the ball out quick, and then he can actually do a lot with his legs," Palmer said.

He added: "I think he's as athletic outside the pocket and can do a lot of the same things Patrick Mahomes has done. He hasn't done it and showed it yet - he's played more within his system and style."

Burrow has gotten the better of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, posting a 3-1 career record against Mahomes. The Bengals quarterback won his first three starts against the Chiefs, including an AFC title game win to go to Super Bowl LVI in 2022. However, Mahomes avenged the loss with a conference championship victory against Burrow this past season.

Burrow threw for 9,086 yards, 69 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions over the last two seasons, leading the Bengals to back-to-back AFC North titles.

The former No. 1 pick has posted a 22-10 regular-season record and 5-2 mark in the playoffs since 2021.