Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back C.J. Goodwin (29) catches a pass for a first down on a fake punt in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Before the season began, the Week 14 edition of Monday Night Football between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys was circled on the calendar as a likely

Why would anyone consider backing them with Week 14 NFL bets? That's because they are coming off a mini-bye, playing at home, and welcoming a Saints team that isn't used to playing in the elements that New York City can present.

East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2024 — Malik Nabers of the Giants on the bench late in the fourth quarter as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to MetLife Stadium and defeated the New York Giants 30-7. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

What Frank Schwab had to say: “It’s almost impossible to have a quarterback playing at an MVP level and be four games under .500. Joe Burrow is on pace for 4,727 yards, 43 TDs, seven interceptions with a 107.4 rating and Cincinnati might lose double-digit games. Everyone on Cincinnati’s coaching staff should feel uncomfortable.”

The season is slipping away for the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) as the home stretch of the campaign arrives. Losers in four of their last five games, the struggles on the defensive side of the ball came to a head in the Week 13 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3),

The Bengals – sans a select few players – are heading backwards and it’s left Burrow stating his desire for things to change moving forward, specifically in divisional play.

As a player, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to amaze. Against the Cincinnati Bengals, Porter allowed a mere 22.2% completion rate from Joe Burrow -- his best of the season and career second-best.

The Cincinnati Bengals have found all manner of ways to lose close games this season. Sunday's 44-38 loss to AFC North rival Pittsburgh can be blamed on a defense that missed tackles and allowed 520 yards of offense,

Mike Florio and Chris Simms unpack Pittsburgh's win over Cincinnati, including the struggling Bengals defense and the Steelers offense gaining momentum on the coattails of Russell Wilson's strong play.

Steelers Outlast Bengals, Russell Wilson Goes For Over 400 Yards