Overview
- Joe Burrow told reporters “something’s got to change,” calling for higher-caliber play or roster additions as Cincinnati’s season winds down.
- The Bengals will miss the postseason for a third consecutive year after earlier back-to-back playoff runs that included a Super Bowl appearance.
- Cincinnati ranked last in yards allowed per game and second-to-last in points allowed, underscoring the team’s defensive collapse.
- Burrow played seven games after a Week 2 injury, with the Bengals going 5-2 in his starts and 1-8 without him; he posted 1,573 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
- He made a similar critique on Dec. 17 that recent methods “haven’t worked,” as outside speculation about his satisfaction and possible trade scenarios has surfaced without confirmation.