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Zac Taylor and Bengals face pressure with playoff drought entering 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Zac Taylor and Bengals face pressure with playoff drought entering 2026

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor grapples with a three-year playoff drought as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Following a 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last season, Taylor faces increasing scrutiny over his job security. The Bengals have struggled with injuries and contract disputes impacting key players like Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins. With the addition of defensive reinforcements like Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen in the offseason, expectations are high for Taylor to lead the team back to the playoffs. A significant focus will be on Burrow’s health as the season opener nears.

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•Bengals have not made the playoffs since reaching the Super Bowl in 2021.
•Taylor's record stands at 24-27 over the last three seasons.
•The franchise added several key defensive players during the offseason.
•Bengals aim to reverse their fortunes as the new season begins.

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — The Black Cloud Hanging Over Zac Taylor and the Bengals Entering 2026

What they're saying

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Haunted by a three-year playoff drought, Zac Taylor faces a high-stakes campaign where defensive reinforcements and Joe Burrow's health determine if he survives mounting hot-seat pressure.
— Yahoo Sports

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