The Cincinnati Bengals officially have their backs against the wall.
Just six teams have ever come back from a 0-3 hole to make the playoffs in previous NFL history.
However, that also means that it’s been done in the past.
That’s why Joe Burrow isn’t waiving the white flag just yet.
Following their heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders, the former No. 1 pick admitted that even though they’re not currently where they need to be, they’re not giving up (Via Olivia Ray).
“We’re not happy with where we are at, but by no means is the season over.”
Joe Burrow explains a private conversation he had with HC Zac Taylor postgame. Says it was a mutual decision to have that meeting. #Bengals | @WLWT pic.twitter.com/IPbGBFSinu
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) September 24, 2024
He also claimed that he had a heart-to-heart talk with HC Zac Taylor after the game.
Even with Joe Mixon, Tyler Boyd, and OC Brian Callahan gone, the Bengals have the offensive firepower to come back from this, especially when Burrow is at his best.
The defense, however, has to step up.
Under Taylor, the Bengals have had a history of starting slow before picking things up late in the season, but this 0-3 start put them in a very complicated position.
They should be able to get their first win of the season next week when they visit the Carolina Panthers, but things won’t get much easier in the following week when they host the Baltimore Ravens.
They have the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Las Vegas Raiders after that, so it wouldn’t be crazy to think they could be 3-6 by the time they meet the Ravens again.
This will be the ultimate test to prove where this team is truly at right now.
