BUFFALO -- It almost happened.
After an awful start, the Cincinnati Bengals flirted with an unlikely road victory at Buffalo on Sunday. But the Bills avoided a brutal loss to pick up a 21-17 victory.
Cincinnati showed some heart with the unlikely rally. But at the end of it, the Bengals are 0-3 for the second time in three years.
Following the opening trio of games, it’s clear what Cincinnati will have to overcome to be a postseason contender.
The defense needs better play out of its linebackers, who have looked shaky to start the season.