The Bengals’ quest for a postseason invitation starts Sunday in Jacksonville. Why is the journey being started so late? For two straight seasons, the Bengals have come out lazy and uninspired. An 0-3 start put them in the hole for the current year, while a 1-2 record was the earmark for 2016.
Just like the prior campaign, they’ll have to fight and claw their way into the playoffs. There are other AFC teams that are in the hunt besides Cincinnati. So, nothing is guaranteed. But, at least for the moment, it’s an outside chance.
Without sugar-coating the situation, it’s another must-win game for the Bengals.