Bengals Struggle to Repeat Last Season's Success Amid Tough Schedule

Recent Loss to Texans Adds to Early Season Struggles, Burrow Calls it 'Frustrating'

The Cincinnati Bengals, currently 5-4, face a challenging path to repeat their previous season's run to the division title, with their remaining schedule including rematches with Baltimore and Cleveland and two games against Pittsburgh.
The Bengals' recent loss to the Houston Texans, led by rookie sensation C.J. Stroud, has added to their early season struggles, making their path to the division title more difficult.
Quarterback Joe Burrow, who was limited by a calf injury at the start of the season, has called the loss to the Texans one of the most frustrating of his career.
The Bengals' defense allowed too many explosive plays in the game against the Texans, with Houston making nine plays of 20 yards or more.
Despite the loss, the connection between Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase remains strong, with the two making a 64-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Texans.