The Cincinnati Bengals formally have their backs towards the wall.
Simply six groups have ever come again from a 0-3 gap to make the playoffs in earlier NFL historical past.
Nevertheless, that additionally implies that it’s been completed previously.
That’s why Joe Burrow isn’t waiving the white flag simply but.
Following their heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders, the previous No. 1 decide admitted that though they’re not presently the place they should be, they’re not giving up (By way of Olivia Ray).
“We’re not proud of the place we’re at, however not at all is the season over.”
Joe Burrow explains a personal dialog he had with HC Zac Taylor postgame. Says it was a mutual resolution to have that assembly. #Bengals | @WLWT pic.twitter.com/IPbGBFSinu
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) September 24, 2024
He additionally claimed that he had a heart-to-heart discuss with HC Zac Taylor after the sport.
Even with Joe Mixon, Tyler Boyd, and OC Brian Callahan gone, the Bengals have the offensive firepower to return again from this, particularly when Burrow is at his greatest.
The protection, nevertheless, has to step up.
Underneath Taylor, the Bengals have had a historical past of beginning sluggish earlier than choosing issues up late within the season, however this 0-3 begin put them in a really difficult place.
They need to be capable of get their first win of the season subsequent week after they go to the Carolina Panthers, however issues gained’t get a lot simpler within the following week after they host the Baltimore Ravens.
They’ve the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Las Vegas Raiders after that, so it wouldn’t be loopy to suppose they might be 3-6 by the point they meet the Ravens once more.
This would be the final take a look at to show the place this group is actually at proper now.
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