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Joe Burrow discusses playoff expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Joe Burrow discusses playoff expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals
Summary

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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Status Watch
  • •Joe Burrow enters his seventh NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • •The team aims to improve upon a 6-11 record from the 2025 season.
  • •Burrow recorded 1,809 passing yards and 17 touchdowns during his eight appearances last year.
  • •The Bengals open their 2026 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13.
  • •Cincinnati has not qualified for the playoffs since 2022.
Latest Updates
  • 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow urged to leave Bengals if 2026 season falls short
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  • 11:00 AMSports Illustrated — Why Success for the Bengals in 2026 Feels ‘Inevitable’ for Joe Burrow - Sports Illustrated
What they're saying
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The Cincinnati Bengals come into the 2026 NFL season with as much hype and energy as any team across the league.After missing the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, the Bengals are looking to have a bounce-back year. This group wants to get back to the playoffs and reclaim their spot as a […] The post Joe Burrow Makes Bold Statement on Why 2026 Will Be Different For Bengals appeared first on HEAVY.

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With the scars of the past three years carried and a ton of talent around him, Cincinnati’s QB has not been shy about sharing his feelings entering this season.

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NFL draft analyst Todd McShay says he would like to see Joe Burrow get an opportunity elsewhere if the Bengals fail to rebound in 2026.

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