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Anakin-Skywalker-like mullet sends NFL fans into a frenzy – but not all is as it seems for Bengals QB

The Force has always been strong with Joe Burrow.

The handsome Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is renowned for his big arm and super cool style.

This week, the Cincy signal caller sent NFL fans into a frenzy after a viral photo showed him rocking a bold new look.

An image doing the rounds on social media showed Burrow with luscious locks and a spectacular mullet that bore a striking resemblance to Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

“Call him Anakin Skywalker’s son,” remarked one fan.

“From my point of view, the chiefs are evil,” joked a Star Wars fan referencing a well-known line from the films.

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“He looks like he’s about to betray Obi-Wan Kenobi,” added another.

“Is this real or AI generated?” asked one confused fan.

While many fans got excited at the prospect of Joe Cool heading into the new season with a mullet, it appears the image is sadly fake.

In all likelihood, the image of Burrow has been Photoshopped by some crafty netizen with too much time on their hands.

While the hat covered most of his head, there were clearly no signs of a mullet.

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The Bengals also posted a hatless photo of Burrow last week, where he appears to have much shorter hair.

Unless Burrow has Jedi-like powers and can grow his hair quicker than most other humans, it’s fair say to say the viral image of Burrow has been doctored.

The former LSU QB has been out of action since last November after tearing a ligament in his throwing wrist during a clash against the Baltimore Ravens.