With the 2017 season ending on two big wins for the Bengals by knocking the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs, there’s optimism that with some changes to the culture in Cincinnati, the team could improve its record from the abysmal 7-9 that they had in 2017.
For context, under Marvin Lewis’ guidance, the Bengals have never registered more than two losing seasons in a row, and the last time that happened was 2007-08. Now the Bengals, at 7-9 after going 6-9-1 in 2016, will look to have a redemption year in 2018.