The Cincinnati Bengals will continue to take plenty of criticism for failing Joe Burrow this season even if the team manages to sneak into the playoffs. Justifiably so, given the MVP-like showing from Burrow.

The Bengals have decisions to make in regard to the long-term futures of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and Week 18's matchup could potentially be the last time Joe Burrow will have the stellar WR duo at his disposal.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins have unmatched chemistry. However, as the Bengals head into their Week 18

In this case, it came on New Year’s Eve at his weekly news conference, offering a resolution for an ownership group that has allowed stars Jessie Bates, DJ Reader and others to leave in recent seasons while facing another round of negotiations with star receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase this offseason.

Two more painful mistakes the Bengals made were not re-signing Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to long-term contract extensions. However, the Bengals still have a chance to right