Joe Burrow Made Sure His Rookie Receiver Got to Keep First Touchdown Ball

Bengals rookie receiver Andrei Iosivas scored the first NFL touchdown of his career on his birthday, and Joe Burrow made sure he got a present.

Joe Burrow made an important ball recovery for the Bengals on Sunday, but it didn't come after a fumble.

Facing Seattle, Burrow led the Cincinnati offense downfield for their second touchdown of the day at the start of the second quarter, connecting with rookie wide receiver Andrei Iosivas to extend their lead to take a 14-7 lead.

After the play, Burrow ran to secure the ball, Iosivas’s first career touchdown.

Burrow made sure rookie WR Andrei Iosivas got the ball from his first career touchdown 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Dd2Wx0zZ2X

— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2023

It was a great start to the day for Iosivas, who was celebrating his 24th birthday. His quarterback gave him a fantastic present.

Fans watching at home celebrated Burrow for his kind gesture.

That’s my quarterback 🥹 https://t.co/sbPDIatLvo

— alyssa. (@cincylys) October 15, 2023

This is why we love him. https://t.co/VxfTz0RvGF

— michelle 🐅 (@cincymichey) October 15, 2023

Couldn't love this more https://t.co/1VOZcr4D5u

— Katie Kapusta (@KatieKapustaTV) October 15, 2023

Leader move right here https://t.co/kZDADQOuN3

— Andrew Steele (@andrewsteeled) October 15, 2023

that’s his team 100% https://t.co/XTmnK3cXXb

— dhey b | libreta rosa tour (@bodheyy) October 15, 2023