The Cincinnati Bengals have had a number of hurdles this season, to be sure, in terms of getting their offense back on the track that helped them become a 12-win division leader a year ago. Losing their offensive coordinator was a big blow, as was the free agent departure of their second and third wide receivers. But having tight end Tyler Eifert sidelined for the first six weeks may have been the biggest factor of all.
Keep in mind that last season, in 13 games played, Eifert led the Bengals, and the league, with 13 touchdown receptions, so that is a lot of trips into the end zone left on the table while the 2015 Pro Bowl tight end has been on the sidelines for the first six weeks.