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Despite Joe Burrow’s stellar season—thirty-nine touchdown passes against only nine interceptions—the Bengals finished with a disappointing nine wins and eight losses. Analysts pointed to a series of factors that led to this outcome, questioning the coaching strategies employed throughout the season and suggesting that it was time for an investigation into the team's preparation and performance in the early months. Year after year, the franchise has struggled to gain momentum, stumbling out of the gate and playing catch-up as the season progressed.