It’s painfully clear, based on the last few years, that the Bengals largely lucked into the postseason success they enjoyed in 2021 and 2022. Those runs were the byproduct of having the best quarterback–wide receiver trio in the league on rookie contracts. They hit on a couple of drafts and had two solid years of free-agent signings.

How history, contracts, results, relationships and unique organizational dynamics will affect ownership's decisions.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals will be without star receiver Tee Higgins for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati will be eliminated from playoff contention if they lose another game. With Higgins out, the Bengals need someone not named Ja'Marr Chase to step up and make plays in the passing game.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 15 at Paycor Stadium. Follow along for live updates and highlights.

The Bengals fell to 4-10 this season with their 24-0 loss to the Ravens at Paycor Stadium, the first shutout with Joe Burrow as starting quarterback.

In his postgame press conference, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn’t hide his raw emotions when confronting the reality that his team has been officially eliminated from playoff contention with three games still remaining in the regular season.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Former Bengals running back Zack Moss took a shot at the franchise on Sunday. "Been telling people easily the worst franchise in sports!" Moss posted on X.

The Baltimore Ravens have handed Joe Burrow the first shutout of his six-year career. Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns, and Kyle Van Noy and Alohi Gilman teamed up for a 95-yard pick-6 as the Ravens blanked the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0 on Sunday.

In shutting out Joe Burrow and the Bengals, the Ravens had their best performance of the season at a time when they couldn't afford a loss.