Bengals QB Joe Burrow breaks down past success against Chiefs: 'I think we're built to beat them'

Unlike the previous two years, the Chiefs' quest to reach the Super Bowl last season did not pit them against the Bengals in the playoffs.

Perhaps they were better off, even after dethroning Cincinnati in the 2022 season's AFC Championship Game, given Joe Burrow's 3-1 all-time record against Kansas City.

Speaking this week during the New Heights' live podcast, Burrow broke down why he's had success against K.C. where others have not, looking back fondly at the battles between two of the AFC's recent behemoths.

"I think we both work really hard. They have great players, we have great players," Burrow told Jason and Travis Kelce, per the Bengals' website. "I think we match up pretty well with them. I think we're built to beat them. I always appreciate the legendary battles we have. Guys are out there always making plays. Patrick (Mahomes) is always out there making plays. Both teams have big-time defensive lines. It's a great matchup."

Burrow's comments were nothing short of complimentary, but the claim sandwiched between the rest of his answer is what will spur debate.

The Bengals have proven capable -- perhaps even built -- to take down the Chiefs in years past, starting with a 2021 regular-season win that they followed up less than a month later with an AFC Championship Game victory. Cincy beat Kansas City for a third consecutive time during the 2022 regular season before Kelce and Co. finally got their revenge during the ensuing postseason to move on to their first of two straight Super Bowls.

With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals certainly have the edge at wide receiver in order to keep pace with Mahomes' often otherworldly output. Plus, even with Burrow sidelined versus the Chiefs in Week 17 due to a wrist injury