The Cincinnati Bengals lost Joe Burrow a month and a half ago, and while backup quarterback Jake Browning showed some promise, he ultimately came back to reality as his time as a starter progressed, ending his sixth start with a 3-3 record.
The Bengals are now sitting 8-8 and are officially not going to be in the playoffs for a third straight season. Cincinnati’s streak of two consecutive AFC Championship games will also, unfortunately, be snapped.
However, there’s no reason to hold your head if you’re a fan. The future is bright, as Burrow should be back with a slew of weapons and a strong defense next season.