If the Cincinnati Bengals were desperate for a win heading into their Week 3 Monday Night Football game, their situation heading into Week 4 is dire. The 0-3 Bengals aren’t mathematically eliminated from the postseason yet, and another loss, especially considering they haven’t played a division opponent, probably wouldn’t officially put the final nail in the coffin.
Unofficially, though, another loss for the Bengals would leave them facing a near-impossible climb, like summiting Mount Everest without oxygen, gear, or a guide. It’s not “impossible,” but about as improbable as something can get.
A win is the first step in the right direction.