It's easy to despair as a Cincinnati Bengals fan these days, but at the end of the day, at least for one more season before his patience runs out, Who Dey Nation has Joe Burrow to root for.
Burrow has had his season cut short twice in the last three years due to significant injuries. He had an MVP-caliber 2024 campaign squandered by a terrible defense. Perhaps 2026 is when everything comes together for the Bengals to bounce back and return to the playoffs.
The silver lining to Cincinnati's 6-11 record this past season is owning the 10th overall pick and higher draft status than most years.