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A Look Into the Bengals Season

Ethan Alsip, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Joe Burrow throws to Hayden Hurst for a touchdown to go up 14-0 against the Bills.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-8 to start the 24-25 season. QB1 Joe Burrow is having an MVP-caliber season, and Ja’marr Chase is the leading wide receiver in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. This means Chase has a shot at winning the Triple Crown, and a good one at that.

With defensive end Trey Hendrickson leading the league in sacks, how can the Bengals be 4-8? Well, the answer lies in having a bottom-32 defense.

The Bengals defense gives up an average of 28.3 points a game (31st in the league). 3rd down conversions are up to 44.37% (ranked 27th). The opponents’ red zone scoring is 68.42% (ranked 30th).

Burrow is currently third in passing yards with 3,337, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is second with 3,396, and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is first with 3,374. After the Bengals play the Dallas Cowboys, Burrow will more than likely be first again.

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Burrow leads the league in touchdowns, and he is second in QBR (Quarterback Rating). Josh Allen is the only quarterback with a higher rating, the Bills are 10-3.

For the Bengals to make the playoffs the Broncos, Ravens, or Chargers will have to lose out and the Bengals will have to win out the rest of the 2024-2025 season. The chances of the Bengals making the playoffs per ESPN’s power index, is around 2.4%.

About the Contributor

Ethan Alsip, Staff Writer

Ethan Alsip is a junior at Ross High School and a staff writer for Ross High Times. Alsip is interested in Journalism so he can be a better writer and understand the interviewing. He likes to spend time with loved ones and eat food. His favorite activities include sleeping, watching movies, and driving. He also enjoys hanging out with his friends and spending money. Alsip plays varsity football and enjoys being outside and working while earning money. His favorite thing to do is spend time with his girlfriend and spend money on her. He hopes to go to college for a career that makes a high salary, and writing will help him do that.