For the second-consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in the division basement, but there are reasons to feel optimistic about the direction of the franchise.
With several impact players on injured reserve, the Bengals finished the regular season with two notable wins against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans. Multiple Bengals coaches and players stated that the team’s objective was to end the season on a high note and gain some positive momentum heading into the offseason. The rebuilding Bengals have accomplished their goal by earning two signature wins to close out the year.