Overview
- Jake Browning threw three interceptions and three late touchdowns in a 37-24 home loss to the Lions, pushing his season total to eight picks in four games.
- Zac Taylor reiterated belief in Browning but said the staff will evaluate all personnel after the turnovers and stagnant offense.
- The Bengals fell to 2-3 with a three-game skid and have struggled early in games, including a 69-9 first-half deficit across the last three weeks.
- Depth at quarterback remains thin with Brett Rypien on the active roster and Mike White and Sean Clifford recently added to the practice squad, while Joe Burrow recovers from toe surgery.
- League reporting indicates Cincinnati has not held trade talks for veteran starters such as Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins, and Browning publicly took responsibility, saying, "I played awful today."