Joe Burrow discusses playoff expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow is preparing for his seventh NFL season as the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. Following a 2025 campaign cut short by turf toe surgery, Burrow expressed confidence in the team's ability to return to the postseason. The Bengals have missed the playoffs for three consecutive years and finished with a 6-11 record last season. Burrow emphasized the necessity of setting internal expectations for winning a championship to drive team performance. The team opens the 2026 regular season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET. Health remains the primary concern for the roster as the team seeks its first AFC North title since 2022.

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