> At a Glance
> – Joe Burrow’s hair kept falling in his face during his Jan. 4 post-game press conference
> – The Bengals lost 18-20 to the Browns, ending their season
> – Burrow ran his fingers through his hair over 10 times before questions began
> – Why it matters: The viral moment gave fans a relatable laugh after a tough season finale
Joe Burrow’s final 2024 press conference became an unexpected viral sensation-not for what he said, but for his battle with unruly bangs that refused to stay put.
The Hair-Raising Presser
As Burrow addressed reporters following the 18-20 loss to Cleveland, viewers couldn’t help but notice his constant struggle with his lengthy locks. The 29-year-old quarterback repeatedly pushed his hair back throughout the conference, creating an oddly mesmerizing routine.
The NFL’s official Instagram account captured the moment perfectly:
> “Joe Burrow’s hair wouldn’t stay out of his face during the presser 😭”
**The NFL added:
> “Get @joeyb_9 a hat or something 😂”
Fan Reaction Explodes
Social media users flooded the comments section with both sympathy and amusement:
- “Thank you for existing Joe 😍”
- “We see the hair bro”
- “Yall if you’ve never had a moment where your hair being in your face made you crash out, you’ll never understand how painful watching this was”
- “It’s mad annoying. I feel him 😂😂”
This Season’s Hair Journey
Burrow’s hair has been a topic of conversation throughout 2024. In October, he debuted significantly grown-out curly brown hair that hung over his eyes, drawing comparisons to Christopher Briney’s Conrad Fisher from The Summer I Turned Pretty.
His previous look-a platinum buzz cut from June 2024-was drastically different from his current shaggy style, which became noticeably longer after his September 19 surgery.
Key Takeaways
- Burrow’s season ended with the Bengals missing playoff contention
- His hair struggles provided comic relief after a disappointing loss
- The quarterback’s evolving hairstyles have become a social media fascination
- Fans related to the universal frustration of hair in your face
The Bengals quarterback will have plenty of time to sort out his hair situation-no games remain until next season kicks off.
