The Cincinnati Bengals Continue to Slide in the Wrong Direction

The Cincinnati Bengals Continue to Slide in the Wrong Direction

Trey Time

The lone defensive player for the Bengals who impressed was Trey Hendrickson, as he played like a man possessed and recorded two sacks and a TFL.

He continues his solid pace with four sacks on the season and consistently brings the intensity that his teammates can learn from. Hendrickson badly needs more help around him if the defense is going to get any better. He remains steadfast and noted after the game, “There’s a lot to correct on film. It’s just one of those things — we have a resilient group, so we’re finding that team identity. There’s a lot to be proud of on defense and there’s a lot we need to correct on defense. Keep chopping wood, it’ll break. It’s the National Football League. Hard work works. I’m a firm believer in that.”

It’s fair to wonder if an EDGE-needy team like the San Francisco 49ers will make a serious offer to retain the rights to Hendrickson. While Mac Jones would be an intriguing trade chip, it’s doubtful San Fran will want to part with him even when Brock Purdy returns.

Joyful Ja’Marr

Another fantastic player was All-Pro Ja’Marr Chase, who is a thrill to watch. He started October in his typical fashion with 110 yards receiving and two touchdowns on six receptions, including an absurd catch in the back of the end zone.

The Bengals still aren’t throwing the ball to him enough, and they better start if they want to salvage their season. Hopefully, this can give Browning confidence to help the offense get into a better rhythm on a drive-by-drive basis.

One Direction

With twelve games still left in the season, and a wide-open AFC North, the Bengals have one direction to go, and that’s up. Taylor remains confident he can steer the ship through these rough waters with a slim chance that Burrow can return in December. Truth be told, if he fails, it may be his last season at the helm.