The Cincinnati Bengals battled late in the season to try and make up for their slow start to the year. But ultimately, their five-game win streak to end the year wasn't enough to dig them out of the hole starting the seasons 1-4 put them in.

The Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention after Week 18 of the NFL regular season despite quarterback Joe Burrow putting together a career-best campaign.

Joe Burrow’s MVP-caliber season will likely conclude without even a playoff berth. Would this be as bad of a missed opportunity as an NFL player has ever seen?

The Bengals are still gasping for air, as they can only advance to the postseason with a win and losses for both the Broncos and Miami Dolphins. But the fact that this highly flawed squad is even in contention in Week 18 is a testament to Burrow's relentless brilliance.

The Cincinnati Bengals defense failed Joe Burrow this season, wasting the most prolific season of his entire career. And now, someone is being fired for it. Joe Burrow returned this season after a season-ending wrist injury derailed his 2023 campaign,

The Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention in heartbreaking fashion after Andy Reid's decision to rest his stars in Week 18.