After being on a pitch count against the Rams, Chris Godwin Jr. had an increased workload against the Cardinals in Week 13.

The offense was sluggish. The defense struggled against the pass again. Special teams gave up another long kickoff return.

If Joe Burrow and the Bengals are going to make a late charge to the postseason field, it will likely come through a division championship, with a wild card berth looking out of reach.