Main problem on 2024 Bengals nobody is clutch

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I agree the team has not been good under pressure this year.

Even Burrow had a bad fumble against KC that basically gave them the game.

I can't explain it.

I'm not sure if the bye will fix it, but the Bengals definitely have some weaknesses on defense and need more playmakers back there.
They need a top 5 corner badly. When they had 2 top corners the safety play didn't matter so much.

Bengals need to win out to make the playoffs.
They could do it.
They would need to beat Pitt twice and a tough Broncos defense.

Honestly I'm fine either way at this point.
I'm just happy I might win my work fantasy league this year (thanks to Burrow, Chase, Higgins, and Chase Brown amongst others).

It's hard to picture the playoffs without the Bengals in it because of how entertaining they are and how elite the offense is.
Every game is a nail biter.

A timely bye when the team is struggling mentally could be what the doctor ordered.
They could still potentially win out.
If they don't, they need a successful offseason to fuel a playoff return.

The Bengals definitely screwed up in letting go of Bates, and probably Mixon as well.
They didn't protect Burrow well early in his career.
They are at fault for sure.
But it is what it is.
Burrow is still here. Chase is still here.
There is still the opportunity for management to put the right pieces around them.

Up to this point the Bengals have failed Burrow and Chase.
That doesn't mean they will continue to do so.
Like I've said before, if the Bengals cannot win a Super Bowl with this kind of talent they aren't worth anyone's time of day.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) Burrow and Chase should play another 10 years for the Bengals.
They have time to win, but they have squandered the best 4 years of their playoff window (salary cap wise).

I'll continue to support the players because they are great ***** players and incredibly entertaining to watch.
Whatever happens happens.
It's just a game.
If it stops being entertaining the world doesn't end (I just stop watching and pay more attention to things that are entertaining/interesting).