It’s safe to say that the season is not starting off the way the Cincinnati Bengals had hoped.
The Bengals entered the 2024 NFL season viewing themselves as Super Bowl contenders. But early in the season, they can’t seem to even win a game, much less the Super Bowl.
After losses to the New England Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Washington Commanders, the Cincinnati Bengals are now 0-3.
This is obviously pretty horrible news for the Bengals as it severely impacts their chances of even making the playoffs. In fact, only one team has made the playoffs this century after beginning the season with a 0-3 record.
However, Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is remaining optimistic.
During his postseason press conference, Burrow offered his reaction to the horrible situation the team finds itself in as he claimed that the team is “by no means out of it” when it comes to the playoff race.
“It’s an exciting opportunity, just like every season is,” Burrow said according to the Cincinnati Bengals team website.
“There’s going to be some big games down the stretch that we’re going to have to step up for. We haven’t played any division opponents yet. The Steelers are 3-0, other teams are 1-2, we’re 0-3. We play all six of those games coming up. We’re by no means out of it. Playoffs and winning the division is the furthest thing from my mind. We have got to get better this week.”
We’ll have to see whether or not the Bengals can bounce back next week against the Carolina Panthers.
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