Sean Payton opted against going for the two-point conversion attempt and the win — thus risking the loss — in regulation Saturday night in Cincinnati.

Micah Parsons doesn’t have an MVP vote. No active players do. But as someone who decidedly knows ball, his opinion holds some weight. So when he says someone is his most valuable player, it means something. And it’s great news for Joe Burrow.

The 2024 Bengals rank 29th in points per game allowed, lower than any of those other quarterbacks’ teams ranked. Still, the 2018 Chiefs ranked 24th in points allowed and went 13-3 as Patrick Mahomes put up big numbers (5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, 113.8 rating).