But if the Bengals lose on Thursday and the offense still has no identity or consistency, then the Bengals will be a daunting 2-5. The Bengals’ season is at its crossroads this week.

After dropping three straight, Cincinnati sits at 2-3. However, that is still good for second in the AFC North as the Pittsburgh Steelers are just 3-1 after a bye week, and both the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns sit at 1-4.

Green Bay Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks was injured during the team's NFL Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field.

A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium Oct. 16 could change the outlook of the Cincinnati Bengals season.

When the 2025 NFL schedule was released back in the spring, the Cincinnati Bengals were not expecting to face Micah Parsons this year. They also weren't expecting to have Joe Flacco be their starting quarterback in the matchup.

The opportunity in front of the Bengals can't be seized if Flacco doesn't prove to be the upgrade they need. Early dividends are important for keeping the locker room locked in for the next three months, especially if Joe Burrow can return before January.