The Cincinnati Bengals fell just shy of a Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVI, losing 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams.
There is plenty to look back on and consider, but Joe Burrow had it right when speaking with reporters after the game: The players will recharge and let the journey fuel their next championship bid.
That process, funnily enough, begins sooner than ever considering the team was playing into mid-February.
Before really switching gears and looking at free agency and the NFL draft, let’s step back and look at some all-encompassing thoughts about the game, the team’s outlook and more.